Abstract: An anti-puckering apparatus for forming, on a work piece, a line of stitching substantially free from puckering is disclosed. The apparatus includes a removable base which is added to a sewing machine bed surface proximate to a needle and a stitch formation zone. The apparatus also includes a carrier mounted on, and moveable relative to, the base and an endless row of flexible filamentary elements carried by the carrier. The carrier progressively moves subsets of filamentary elements into and out of a stitch formation zone during the formation of a line of stitching. The filamentary elements are presented across a stitch formation zone in advance of an intended line of stitching at an oblique angle relative to a sewing machine bed surface.

Abstract: A cutting device for a sewing machine includes an upper-blade positioning device and a lower-blade positioning device. The upper-blade positioning device includes an upper blade upper blade fixed at a head portion of the upper-blade holder, and a spring and a restricting member sleeved on a body portion of the upper-blade holder. A restricting pin is engaged between an upper-blade drive member and the restricting member. A guide member includes a guide hole for insertion of a rod portion of the upper-blade drive member and is fixed to the base. The upper-blade drive member is inserted through a guide member of the base and moved by a connecting rod. The lower-blade positioning device includes a lower-blade holder, an adjustment member. A lower-blade shaft has one end fixed to the base and another end extended out of the base, rotating the adjustment member can adjust the position of the lower-blade holder.

Abstract: A foot controller includes: a pedal portion that is to be depressed by a foot thereon; a pedal stand on which one end of the pedal portion is supported so that the pedal portion freely pivots about a pivot portion; a speed control member that controls an operation speed of a sewing machine; and a depression suppression member that regulates and controls a depressing operation of the pedal portion in accordance with the depression speed of the pedal portion. In response to a depressing operation which does not involve an abrupt speed change of the pedal portion, the depression suppression member is not operated and the operation speed of the sewing machine is controlled according to an amount of depression of the pedal portion. In response to a depressing operation which involves an abrupt speed change of the pedal portion, the depression suppression member is operated.

Abstract: An appliance and method of operation is provided. The appliance may include an outer casing, a user interface, and a controller. The outer casing may define an enclosed volume. The user interface may be mounted to the outer casing to include a light projector and a translucent diffuser disc. The light projector may be positioned within the enclosed volume and include a plurality of discrete segmented light emitting diodes to each selectively emit one or more discrete light emissions. The translucent diffuser disc may be positioned between the light projector and the outer casing. The diffuser disc may include a continuous outer surface aligned with the light projector to display the one or more discrete light emissions as a visually continuous pattern. The controller may be operably connected with the light projector and configured to determine the visually continuous pattern displayed at the continuous outer surface.

Abstract: A laundry system includes a washing machine having a first wash chamber and a washing module below the first wash chamber. The washing module includes a drawer and a rotatably-mounted wash basket defining a second wash chamber with a low capacity relative to a capacity of the first wash chamber.

Abstract: A wall-mounted drum type washing machine includes a rear panel mounted on a wall surface; a tub supported by the rear panel and containing wash water; a front panel on the tub and having an opening therein; a rotatable drum in the tub; a driving unit providing power to the drum; a box unit in the tub and surrounding the drum; and a cover unit coupled to the box unit, and covering the front panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for balancing a machine with a rotary drum, the device comprising at least one balancing ring (20) for mounting coaxially on the rotary drum, which ring presents an inside space (51) subdivided into a plurality of distinct channels (52), said channels (52) extending around the axis of said balancing ring over its entire circumference. According to the invention, at least a portion of the channels (52) each present in at least one direction an inside dimension (b) that is not zero and less than or equal to 3 millimeters.

Abstract: A top-loading-type washing machine including a drum, a drive module for rotating the drum via a drive shaft, inner and outer pulsators placed in the drum to be rotated in opposite directions, and a gearbox connected to the drive shaft for rotating both the pulsators. The gearbox includes a sun gear rotatably connected to the drive shaft, planetary gears rotatably engaged with the sun gear, a ring gear rotatably engaged with the planetary gears, and a carrier for connecting the planetary gears so as to be rotated along with the planetary gears. The washing machine achieves excellent washing performance via rotation of the pulsators in opposite directions and variable speeds of the pulsators relative to the drum depending on the size of the laundry load.

Abstract: A method for forming a unitary component with a moisture sensor is provided. The method includes establishing three-dimensional information of the unitary component, converting the three-dimensional information into a plurality of slices, and successively forming each slice of the unitary component with an additive process. The moisture sensor of the unitary component includes a first conductive lead and a second conductive lead. A related dryer appliance is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method towards a laundry treating appliance for drying laundry comprising a rotatable drum at least partially defining a treating chamber and having a front and a rear where at least one conductivity sensor is located within the treating chamber, and a motor rotating the drum tumbles laundry within the treating chamber to ensure contact of the laundry with the conductivity sensor.

Abstract: A flame-retardant fabric comprises a textile substrate having a layer of a nanoclay material extending along a surface of the textile substrate and integrated with the textile substrate.

Abstract: One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an emulsion composition which has a small initial diameter and good stability with time and dilution stability. Further, another purpose of the present invention is to provide an emulsion composition which has high adsorption ability to fibers and provides a hydrophilic surface of the fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel binder system and its use for bonding textile fabrics as well as products containing such bonded textile fabrics. The materials according to the invention are suitable for manufacturing base interlinings which may be used for manufacturing base interlinings for sarking, roofing and sealing membranes, particularly for manufacturing coated sarking, roofing and sealing membranes.

Abstract: A method for producing a wire cable with a core cable or core strand, the method including the steps of: prior to stranding an outer strand layer, applying an intermediate layer of a plastic material to the core cable or core strand; pressing the outer layer into the plastic material during stranding; and, hammering the wire cable, after the outer strand layer has been stranded, to increase the space factor of the wire cable, wherein the hammering step includes hammering with hammers that are moved from different sides toward the wire cable and essentially completely surround the wire cable with adapted curvatures at the instant of their simultaneous impact.

Abstract: Pulp fiber containing little ash is effectively recovered from a used sanitary product containing the pulp fiber and a polymer absorbent. The method according to the present invention comprises: a step for treating the used sanitary product with an ozone-containing gas and thus decomposing and removing at least a portion of the polymer absorbent in the used sanitary product; and a step for stirring the used sanitary product, that has been treated with the ozone-containing gas, in water or an aqueous solution containing an antiseptic and thus decomposing the used sanitary product into constituents. If required, the method may further comprise a step for separating the pulp fiber from the decomposition product obtained by the decomposition step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Yankee drying hood arrangement (1) which is shaped to be fitted over a Yankee drying cylinder (2) such that the drying hood arrangement (1) can cover a part (4) of the circular cylindrical surface (3) of a Yankee drying cylinder (2). The Yankee drying hood arrangement (1) comprises a plurality of nozzle boxes (5) distributed equidistantly around an imaginary axis (X) such that, when the Yankee drying hood arrangement (1) is fitted over a Yankee drying cylinder (2), the nozzle boxes (5) are spaced from the circular cylindrical surface (3) of the Yankee drying cylinder (2) but form a curved structure (6) that follows the outer contour of the circular cylindrical surface (3) of the Yankee drying cylinder (2).

Abstract: A process is provided for making a fluff pulp sheet, comprising contacting at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof with a composition comprising fluff pulp fibers and water at a first pH, to form a fluff pulp mixture; forming a web from the fluff pulp mixture; and applying at least one debonder surfactant to the web and raising the pH to a second pH, which is higher than the first pH, to make the fluff pulp sheet. A fluff pulp sheet is also provided, comprising a web comprising fluff pulp fibers; at least one cationic trivalent metal, salt thereof, or combination thereof; at least one debonder surfactant; and a fiberization energy of <145 kJ/kg. Products and uses of the fluff pulp sheet are also provided.

Abstract: A railway points arrangement 10 for a railway track junction comprises at least first and second pairs of longitudinally-extending, parallel-spaced static stock rails 12, 14, defining respectively a first route and a second route, and a pair of longitudinally-extending, parallel-spaced switch rails 16 which are movable between a first position in alignment with the first pair of stock rails 12 to select the first route and a second position in alignment with the second pair of stock rails 14 to select the second route. At least one of the movable switch rails 16a cooperates with at least one stock rail 12, 14 of each of the first and second pairs of stock rails 12, 14 when the movable switch rails 16 are in the first and second positions, and the at least one switch rail 16 and the at least one stock rail 12, 14 are shaped to define a mating profile 50 which aligns the switch rail 16 and stock rail 12, 14 and prevents transverse movement of the switch rail 16 relative to the stock rail 12, 14.

Abstract: A machine (1) for stabilization of a track (2) has a machine frame (5), mobile on the track by means of on-track undercarriages, on which a stabilizing unit (4) is arranged which has vertical adjustment drives (6) as well as a vibration exciter (7). The stabilizing unit is designed to be displaceable relative to the machine frame (5) in a longitudinal direction (23) of the machine by means of a longitudinal displacement drive (24).

Abstract: An attachment roller that attaches to a vehicle includes a main body, a plurality of rolling members, and at least one attachment arm. The rolling members are attached to the main body such that movement of the vehicle causes the rolling members to rotate and move the attachment roller. The at least one attachment arm is attached to the vehicle and the main body of the attachment roller. When the attachment roller is attached to the vehicle by the at least one attachment arm, the attachment roller has a path of travel that is not aligned on or within and is substantially parallel to a path of travel of the vehicle.

Abstract: A road paver is provided with a drive, a bunker, a material conveying device, a screed comprising a tamping device and an electric heating device on the screed and/or on the tamping device, wherein a control unit is configured in such a manner that it determines, by means of a measurable electrical operating parameter of the electrical heating device on the screed and/or on the tamping device, the weight and/or the center of gravity and/or the width of the screed transversely to the working direction of the screed. A method for determining a width and/or a weight and/or a center of gravity of a screed of a road paver, comprising the steps: measuring an electrical variable of a heating device, in particular a heating power, a heating resistance or a power consumption of the heating device; calculating the weight and/or the center of gravity and/or the width of the screed transversely to the working direction of the screed by means of the electrical operating variable.

Abstract: A cylindrical cutting system, a bit holder assembly, and machine for milling or scarifying road surfaces are disclosed. A bit holder is attachable to a milling platform, and includes an inward facing surface for engaging a corresponding mating surface of the milling platform. The inward facing surface of the bit holder and the mating surface include aligning fastener and pin openings. A fastener and a pin are inserted within the respective openings to couple the bit holder to the milling platform. The mating surface may define a part of a recess formed in the milling platform. A wear element may be disposed at the leading side of the bit holder. Multiple platforms may be coupled together with axially extended platform fasteners.

Abstract: A method of repairing an edge guard for a road milling machine. An edge guard includes an edge portion having a plurality of insertion receptacles receiving insertion projections of a plurality of runner segments. A worn runner segment is removed by withdrawing its insertion projection from it associated insertion receptacle. A new runner segment is replaced by inserting its insertion projection into the insertion receptacle from which the worn runner segment was taken.

Abstract: A portable device is shown for transporting asphalt repair materials for use in repairing potholes in asphalt pavements. The device has a body with a hopper compartment for transporting and dispensing asphalt mix materials. A pair of electric heaters are submerged in a heating chamber located below the hopper compartment for heating the asphalt mix. Tack oils are held and dispensed from a separate tack oil tank.

Abstract: A device for ice and snow utilization comprises a mobile platform with adjustably-expandable melting section. The melting section comprises a clean-melting enclosure and a dirt-melting gap. The clean-melting enclosure comprises a plurality of telescopically-movable sections. The dirt-melting gap is positioned below the clean-melting enclosure and is separated from the clean-melting enclosure by the floor. The melting section comprises a plurality of melting nozzles, configured to release a pressurized stream of melting liquid. Some of the melting nozzles are positioned in clean-melting enclosure and some are positioned below the floor, in the dirt-melting gap. At least some of the melting nozzles are movably and adjustably positioned by being connected to at least one of telescopically movable sections. The device further comprises a plurality of pipelines, valves, pumps, at least one heating element, a vacuum collector tank, and melting-liquid unloading tanks, configured for sequential unloading.

Abstract: An offshore structure includes an original structure and an extension structure. The original structure includes a main platform supported via a foundation on a seabed. The extension structure includes a platform extension positioned laterally of the main platform and a platform extension support, depending downwardly from the platform extension, into contact with the foundation, so as to support the extension structure directly on the foundation.

Abstract: A fully recoverable modular steel footing and beam system that allows installation of the rapidly deployable prefabricated folding building system on a wide variety of substrates, including bare earth, existing asphalt, and existing concrete. The substrate may show deviation from level and still be accommodated. The invention also includes three-part folding haunch and ridge braces allowing braces to ship attached to building panels resulting in minimal handling, reduced weights, and ability to install roof and walls separately. Roof weight is reduced and so can be handled with a forklift or telehandler, as the only heavy equipment needed to erect the building. Flashings are insulated, factory cut, and drilled for bolts, in alignable pattern to bolt-receiving rivets installed in the corrugated siding and roofing. Bolts and bolt installation locations are color coded.

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: A working machine includes a travel device, a motive power transmission device configured to transmit a motive power to the travel device, a transmission case configured to house the motive power transmission device, and a hydraulic operation fluid tank disposed on an upper surface of the transmission case.

Abstract: A slewing assist system for a machine having an upper body structure supported on an undercarriage structure includes a central rotation member. The central rotation member is rotatably coupled to undercarriage structure. A slip member is concentrically coupled to central rotation member and allows a relative rotational motion. At least one pin is coupled to slip member and engages slip member in expanded position such that central rotation member and slip member rotate together. A lever arm is fixedly coupled to slip member. A first end and a second end of an actuating element are coupled to lever arm and upper structure, respectively. The slewing assist system provides additional slewing assist to upper body structure by engaging slip member and central rotation member through pin. The slewing assist system assists in a first and a second rotational direction by extending and retracting second end of actuating element, respectively.

Abstract: A faucet with a rotatable outlet structure includes a main body, a valve assembly disposed in the main body, a connecting structure rotatably received in the main body, an outlet structure rotatably mounted onto the main body and a control lever connected to the valve assembly, wherein the outlet structure includes an outer tube and an inner tube received in the outer tube. The outer tube is engaged to the connecting structure and the inner tube is securely sleeved on the connecting structure. Consequently, the inner tube is rotated with the outer tube when the outer tube is rotated relative to the main body such that inner tube does not need to be twisted when the outer tube is rotated relative to the main body.

Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.

Abstract: A faucet includes a sprayhead removably supported by a positioning arm. The positioning arm is articulated to provide multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A spray head suitable for mounting on a flexible hose, wherein the spray head comprises a rotary switching mechanism for permitting selection of either a stream flow (i.e. laminated flow) or a spray flow, e.g. by directing flow received from the hose through different outlet nozzles. By providing a compact rotary switching action, the spray head may overcome problems caused by wear or scale build up that are seen in push button or linear switching mechanisms.

Abstract: A jet regulator (1) is provided including a jet regulator housing having an interior in which there is provided a perforated plate (5) with a plurality of throughflow holes (6) for dividing up the water that flows through, of which at least one of the throughflow holes (6), at least in an outflow-side hole portion, widens in a tapered or conical or stepped manner toward an outflow side. On the outflow side of the perforated plate (5) and at a distance therefrom, there is provided an encircling impingement chamfer (19) which narrows a clear housing cross section in a region of the impingement chamfer progressively in the flow direction.

Abstract: A sanitaryware cleaning system can include a sanitary fixture such as a toilet having a compartment formed on and under its deck. The compartment can house a cleaning tablet that is maintained within a waterway between a tank and a bowl of the sanitary fixture. When the fixture is operated, water flowing down the waterway can dissolve a portion of the cleaning tablet, thus injecting cleaning agents into the bowl along with the water.

Abstract: A toilet that includes a tank having a bottom and an outlet; a bowl having an inlet and three holes; a valve fluidly connecting the outlet and the inlet, the valve comprising a threaded valve body extending through the outlet; a rigid mounting bracket located adjacent to the bottom and comprising an aperture, which receives the valve body, and three openings spaced apart around the aperture in a triangular arrangement; a valve nut threaded to the valve body to clamp the mounting bracket between the valve nut and the bottom; a flexible gasket for sealing the valve body and the inlet, wherein the gasket contacts the valve body and the valve nut; and three fasteners, each fastener engaging one of the three openings and one of the three holes, wherein each fastener is located external to the tank and does not pass through the bottom of the tank.

Abstract: A liquid treatment system is provided having a vault that contains a treatment chamber and an outflow chamber. The treatment chamber may have a filtration media layer containing media that treats liquid as it descends through the filtration media layer, where it will accumulate in a porous layer or open space. The liquid will then be directed through the plurality of pipes to the outflow chamber, where the treated liquid is further directed to outside the system. Accumulated debris settled at the bottom of the treatment chamber may be flushed out by a spray bar.

Abstract: A drain assembly that is installed at and against the wall of a shower stall providing an inlet along the intersection of the wall with the floor, and the methodology of installing the drain assembly are described. In at least some embodiments of an installed configuration, only a thin slit along the wall/floor intersection is visible in a finished shower enclosure.

Abstract: The disclosed system divides the precast and cast-in-place construction into vertical and horizontal components. The vertical components are precast, permitting rapid vertical building construction without a delay for concrete to set. The three primary precast components are a column, a horizontal slab, and a central panel placed diagonally between the slabs. By separating the columns from the horizontal slabs, the molds required to precast are simplified and transportation of the precast elements is streamlined. The resulting precast components are also of a weight and size that is readily manageable using a standard construction crane. The horizontal components are a combination of cast-in-place, and precast components. The result creates a continuous unitary floor structure that carries larger loads with less thickness that purely simple span pre-cast construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a precast concrete member using a PC member, which comprises a prefabricated plate and fixing channels, and is used as a linear member for a column which is an axial force member, as a planar member for a wall which is an axial force member, or as a linear member for a beam or a girder which is a flexural member.

Abstract: A beam system and method of erecting a supporting arch enables large roofed structures to be erected quickly and economically. The method includes aligning a plurality of structural elements longitudinally; connecting upper corners of the structural elements to upper corners of adjacent structural elements, wherein adjacent lower corners of the structural elements remain unconnected; elevating first and second structural elements in a middle of the supporting arch; connecting lower corners of the first and second structural elements together; elevating third and fourth structural elements adjacent the first and second structural elements, respectively; and connecting lower corners of the third and fourth structural elements to lower corners of the first and second structural elements, respectively.

Abstract: A Tubular Framing System and Method. The system and method enables users to create structures from tube stock, such as carbon fiber or other composites without the need for a specialized workspace or customized tooling. The system allows the user to create joints, attachment points and mounting points for tubular and sheet composite material. When assembled, the joints between tubular segments and the attached termination fittings provide unparalleled tensile strength without the need for adhesives or special testing for verification. The system includes base assemblies, mid-span bracket and mounting assemblies and a wide range of versatile connectors that can provide the user with the flexibility to easily and rapidly create a wide variety of structures from strong and lightweight composite tube stock and aircraft-grade aluminum connectors.

Abstract: A palletizable shelter that is easy to deliver, quick and easy to set up with no tools required, easily moveable (light), that can provide sleeping shelter for up to four adults, provide a very modest amount of living space during the day, provide a modest level of storage in a secure (lockable) structure, easily cleaned, can be disassembled with no tools, packaged and stored in a very small volume, and readily deliverable to the next site quickly and easily. A community in a container model is provided that includes multiple palletizable shelters in a collapsed configuration, a common cooking and meeting place, laundry facilities, and a shared bathroom facility that would include toilets, sinks and showers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a blast resistant shelter is assembled. The blast resistant shelter includes first and second structural members, a third structural member coupled to the first and second structural members, a first airway adjacent the third structural member, and a first blast panel pivotably mounted to the third structural member and adapted to pivot thereabout in response to a blast wave. In a first configuration, the first blast panel is detachably connected to a first portion of the blast resistant shelter and prevented from pivoting about the third structural member so that the first blast panel obstructs air flow through the first airway. In a second configuration, in response to the blast wave, the first blast panel is detached from the first portion of the blast resistant shelter and permitted to pivot about the third structural member to permit air flow through the first airway.

Abstract: Connector (10) forming a joint between first (20) and second (22) surfaces. Connector (10) comprises: (i) hollow male member (18) to be embedded in first surface (20), the male member (18) having open ended protrusion (102) extending therefrom; (ii) a hollow female member (12) to be embedded in second surface (22), female member (12) having mating opening (42a) for receiving protrusion (102); and (iii) flexible sealing means (16) for forming a fluid tight seal between the female (12) and male (18) members. When installed, tendon (34) forming part of the first surface (20) extends through protrusion (102) into female member (12). Prior to grouting, movement of tendon (34) during settling of first surface (20) is facilitated by the male and female member (12, 18) without breaking the fluid tight seal formed by flexible sealing means (16). Also claimed is forming a joint between a vertical surface and a horizontal surface.

Abstract: An acoustically absorbent assembly intended to constitute, inside premises, a partition element able to be fixed to at least one partition for producing false partitions, comprising: two fabrics parallel to each other and assembled on an attachment means at a periphery of the two fabrics, the fabrics defining respectively an inner fabric and an outer fabric when the assembly is fixed to the partition, one of the fabrics being free from perforations, wherein the outer fabric is disposed at a given distance from the inner fabric and the outer fabric comprises microperforations configured as an acoustic fabric.

Abstract: A method of and system for designing and constructing high-density multi-story wood-framed buildings, and Class-A fire-protected building components, and methods and factories for producing the same in an economical manner. An on-job-site method is provided for treating wood-framed buildings so that such wood-framed buildings demonstrate Class-A fire-protection and improved defense against total fire destruction.

Abstract: A concrete wall formwork module is provided in which the lateral and longitudinal opposite side edges of the modules are provided with complementary shapes that lock in place two adjacent modules when they are both deployed. The opposite side edges of adjacent modules interlock in one direction and are configured for adjoining according to a shiplap arrangement in the other direction.

Abstract: The invention provides a deformed reinforcing bar, a truss structure and a floor module structure. The deformed reinforcing bar comprises an accommodating recess so that when used with a strut member to construct the truss structure of the invention as a top or bottom chord, the bending regions of the strut member can be fitted into the accommodating recess of the deformed reinforcing bar to simplify the welding process to achieve consistent welding quality as well as enhance the strength of the truss structure after pouring concrete. Additional transverse ribs and concave marks can be added to the surface of the deformed reinforcing bar and the surface of the accommodating recess to enhance bonding capability with concrete. The floor module structure can be assembled with a plurality of truss structure.