Abstract: A presser foot for a sewing machine has a bottom wall, first and second side walls, and a guard piece. The bottom wall has front and rear ends. In addition, the bottom wall is provided with a needle-passing hole and a first slit extending from the needle-passing hole to the front end. The first side wall and the second side wall are formed integral with the bottom wall and spaced apart from each other in a width direction of the bottom wall. The guard piece is attached to the first side wall to cover the gap between the first side wall and the second side wall from above. In plan view, the guard piece is spaced from the needle-passing hole and does not overlap with the needle-passing hole. The guard piece and the second side wall are spaced apart from each other by a second slit.

Abstract: There is provided a sewing machine needle 10 including: a shank portion 11 that is attached to a sewing machine; and a shaft portion 12 that is provided on a front end side of the shank portion 11; wherein: a needle eye 13 is formed to penetrate the shaft portion 12, and a long groove 14 for guiding a thread from a position of the needle eye 13 toward the shank portion 11 is formed in the shaft portion 12; and a suppression portion 16 for suppressing movement of a needle thread 21 is provided in an intermediate portion of the long groove 14. Thus, it is possible to provide a sewing machine needle by which a loop can be formed stably and that causes few damage to a needle thread and can be also manufactured easily.

Abstract: A primary base fabric for a tufted carpet includes a first non-woven web and a second non-woven web laminated on each other. The first non-woven web is constituted with a first constituent fiber formed with a first thermoplastic resin and containing carbon. The second non-woven web is constituted with a second constituent fiber formed with a second thermoplastic resin and having a carbon content lower than the carbon content of the first constituent fiber or containing no carbon. The primary base fabric is a product prepared by combining the first non-woven web and the second non-woven web through an emboss processing.

Abstract: A cloth cleaning apparatus for cleaning cloths and rags that includes: a series of high-powered sprayers; a cleaning solution through a first slot on a first side of the high-powered sprayers; a stream of water through a second slot on a second side of the high-powered sprayers; an insert adapted to receive a cloth or rag; and rollers within the insert. The cleaning apparatus also includes high-speed sprayers adapted to spray within the insert and a heater, where the heater includes fans for drying cloths after cleaning. A wastewater receptacle is provided to receive water from the cleaning process. A compartment is adapted to receive clean clothes after exiting the insert with an access door above the compartment.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a wash tub defining a tub inlet, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub, and a motor including a rotor for rotating the wash basket. The washing machine appliance also includes a fan assembly positioned behind the wash tub and including a plurality of fan blades that are operably coupled to and extend from the rotor. A fan housing is positioned around the plurality of fan blades and defines a fan outlet in fluid communication with the tub inlet of the wash tub such that the fan blades generate a flow of air which is provided into the wash basket when the rotor is rotating.

Abstract: A laundry apparatus including a cabinet; a first space provided in the cabinet, in which a first treating part provided to treat laundry is installed; a second space provided in the cabinet, in which a second treating part provided to treat laundry is installed; a drawer movably provided in the second space, in which the second treating part is installed; and a rail unit configured to limit vertical and horizontal movement of the drawer with respect to the second space and to guide the outward movement of the drawer. Therefore, laundry may be treated by using the first and second treating parts and vibration and noise generated in the second treating part may be reduced.

Abstract: A laundry device (1) for placing in a drum of a washing machine during a washing cycle, the laundry device (1) comprising a waterproof housing and a wireless communication module (10) located within the waterproof housing for communication with a separate device outside of the drum, wherein the wireless communication module (10) operates within the Industrial Scientific and Medical (ISM) radio band, also provided is a method of communication between a laundry device (1) located within the drum of a washing machine during a washing cycle and a separate device outside of the drum.

Abstract: A method of operating a laundry washing (or washing and drying) machine, and a machine so operated, for determining whether an undetached laundry ring is present within the drum at the end of a washing cycle. The method includes rotating the drum at first and second rotational speeds, respectively below and above the threshold speed at which the load is centrifugally held against the drum's surface, measuring motor current/torque at each speed and comparing the measured values. Optionally, a percentage change in current/torque can be calculated and the existence of the ring detected if the percentage change is above/below a predetermined threshold value. Optionally, speed variation of the drum at each threshold speed can be determined and this information also used in the determination of whether the ring exists.

Abstract: A washing machine door having a decorative ring comprises a time display module (4), a light strip (9), a control device, and a middle frame (5). The time display module (4), the light strip (9) consisting of LED beads, and the control device are installed on the middle frame (5). A mounting area is formed on the middle frame (5) to install therein the time display module (4). Also provided is a decorative ring (3) having a shape matching the middle frame (5). The decorative ring (3) comprises a film layer and a base (3-1). The base (3-1) comprises a time display area (3-1-1) corresponding to the time display module (4), and a remaining area serving as a light display area (3-1-2). The time display area (3-1-1) has transmittance exceeding that of the light display area (3-1-2) of the decorative ring (3). Also provided is a washing machine using the door and a laundry method.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine and method utilize weight, fluid level and fluid property sensors to dynamically select a load type, control a wash cycle and control an amount of detergent dispensed during a wash cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine including: a tub provided inside a cabinet and storing washing water; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub and accommodating an object to be washed; a circulation pump for circulating, inside the drum, the washing water discharged from the drum; an air pump for compressing air; an air mixer for mixing the washing water supplied by the circulation pump, and the air compressed by the air pump; and a plurality of nozzles for spraying, toward the object to be washed, a mixed fluid in which the washing water and the compressed air are mixed by the air mixer.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet with a wash tub mounted within the cabinet and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub. An opening is defined in the cabinet above a gap between the wash tub and the wash basket. An additive dispenser extends between the opening and the gap. The washing machine appliance also includes a spray hose assembly fluidly connected to a wash fluid source and a dock configured to retain the spray head in a docked position with the opening whereby the spray hose assembly is in fluid communication with the additive dispenser.

Abstract: A water supply control device for a washing machine, the device selectively supplying washing water to a predetermined chamber of washing process chambers by switching water supply passages of the washing water, and including: a body including a water inlet port, a chamber provided with a plurality of water passages and providing an outflow path of the washing water, and a plurality of water outlet ports allowing the washing water supplied through the respective water passages to be supplied to the respective washing process chambers; a plurality of opening and closing parts made of a magnetic material and provided at the water passages, respectively, to be movable upward and downward, the opening and closing parts controlling flowing of the washing water in the water passages; and an actuator being rotatable by a stepping motor, and provided with a permanent magnet coming into contact with the respective opening and closing parts.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus, such as a clothes dryer, includes an auxiliary drying rack configured to retain laundry items in a space between the drying rack and a door. The drying rack can have horizontal rods that are spaced such that laundry items are retained within the space and are not pulled into a treating chamber. The drying rack is designed to be easily opened and closed.

Abstract: A dryer apparatus is disclosed comprising a container having a container inlet and outlet, a pump that is configured to motivate a first air-vapor mixture flow via the container inlet and via the container outlet, a heating device configured to heat the first air-vapor mixture, a selector with at least two states, a compressor that is configured to compress and motivate a part of the first air-vapor mixture flow as a second air-vapor mixture flow, to flow through a first heat exchanger and to flow through a second heat exchanger and a pressure reducing device that is configured to reduce the pressure of said second air-vapor mixture downstream said first heat exchanger. The selector is configured to direct most of the first air-vapor mixture to flow in a closed cycle through the container, or configured to exchange most of the first air-vapor mixture with air located outside the apparatus.

Abstract: A method for controlling a laundry processing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is a method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus, comprising the steps of: inputting a “drying” start command; forwardly rotating a drying drum and a drying fan; supplying hot air into the drying drum; operating a timer so as to calculate drying time; and operating a dryness sensor so as to detect the dryness of laundry, wherein a controller determines that the laundry is tangled, if a dryness sensing value (K) detected by the dryness sensor is greater than or equal to a first set value (k1) before a first set time (T1) elapses after “drying” starts, and the controller performs a primary laundry untangling process for reversely rotating the drying drum for a second set time (T2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a sole plate of a steam iron comprising a cover and a heating subassembly, in which the surface of the cover intended for being in contact with a garment comprises a steaming area onto which the steam outlet holes open and a drying area separate from the steaming area, the steaming area being located, at least partially, in the front third of said surface, the drying area being devoid of steam outlet holes and comprising a portion projecting outwards at the center of said surface.

Abstract: A battery powered carpet seaming iron system includes a battery powered carpet seaming iron, a base station for receiving the battery powered carpet seaming iron, and a releasable battery pack attached to the carpet seaming iron. Power is supplied to the battery powered carpet seaming iron from either of the base station or the battery pack. The base station receives AC power from an external source and supplies power to operate the battery powered carpet seaming iron, and to charge the batteries of the battery pack. Charging power from the base station is received at the battery powered carpet seaming iron and is transmitted by the carpet seaming iron to the battery pack. The battery pack supplies power to the seaming iron for operation of the seaming iron when the seaming iron is removed from the base station.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method. The method comprises applying to a primary backing and loop backs of a tufted synthetic turf a plurality of solid polymer particles having a particle size less than or equal to 1,000 microns such that a layer of solid polymer particles is formed across the width and length of the primary backing, wherein the polymer particles are applied to the primary backing at a rate of approximately 5 to approximately 18 ounces of polymer per square yard and wherein the solid polymer particles are thermoplastic polymer particles or a mixture of thermoplastic polymer particles and thermosetting polymer particles. The method also comprises heating the polymer particles on the primary backing and loop backs to a temperature at or above the melting temperature of the polymer particles and allowing the heated polymer particles to cool below their melting temperature wherein the tufted synthetic turf has bundle lock of at least 6.

Abstract: Described is a method of kraft pulping in which a phenolic compound is added to the cooking step. The phenolic compound is added at a time point between about 5 minutes and about 120 minutes prior to completion of the cooking step. The presence of the phenolic compound increases the extent of delignification in the cooking step.

Abstract: A pulp fiber with an enhanced carboxyl content resulting in improved antimicrobial, anti-yellowing and absorptive properties. Methods for making the kraft pulp fiber and products made from it are also described.

Abstract: The present application discloses an alternative method for selective removal of K+ and Cl? from recovery boiler electrostatic precipitator ashes in a kraft-pulp process through the use of pure or impure CO2, complemented or not with a mineral acid, for instance Sulfuric Acid/Spent Acid.

Abstract: A clothing, in particular a forming belt for a machine for producing or processing a fibrous web, includes a paper side, a backing side, a basic structure and at least one further structure. The at least one further structure is formed of or includes a layer of polymer foam providing the paper side of the clothing. A method for producing the clothing is also provided.

Abstract: A fabric or belt for a papermaking machine including a first layer that defines a web contacting surface and a second layer that supports the first layer. The first layer is made of extruded polymer and includes a plurality of first elements aligned in a first direction, a plurality of second elements aligned in a second direction and extending over the plurality of first elements, and a plurality of open portions defined by the plurality of first and second elements. The second layer is made of woven fabric. The first layer is bonded to the second layer so that the first layer extends only partially through the second layer and an interface formed between the first and second layers includes bonded and unbonded portions and airflow channels that extend in a plane parallel to the first and second layers.

Abstract: A fabric or belt for a papermaking machine including a first layer that defines a web contacting surface and a second layer that supports the first layer. The first layer is made of extruded polymer and includes a plurality of first elements aligned in a first direction, a plurality of second elements aligned in a second direction and extending over the plurality of first elements, and a plurality of open portions defined by the plurality of first and second elements. The second layer is made of woven fabric. The first layer is bonded to the second layer so that the first layer extends only partially through the second layer and an interface formed between. the first and second layers includes bonded and unbonded portions and airflow channels that extend in a plane parallel to the first and second layers.

Abstract: A method for producing a structured fibrous web, in particular a tissue web, includes bringing a fibrous suspension into contact with at least one structured forming belt and dewatering by using at least one dewatering element, in particular a suction element. The at least one structured forming belt includes a layer of polymer foam providing a paper-contacting side of the structured forming belt. The structure of the foam layer is at least partially transferred to the fibrous web. A structured forming belt and a machine for producing a fibrous web are also provided.

Abstract: A method of making a natural fiber composite panel includes extracting bamboo fibers from bamboo and embedding the extracted bamboo fibers in a polymer matrix material. The bamboo includes bamboo fibers and lignin, and the step of extracting includes mechanically scraping the bamboo fibers to remove at least some of the lignin. In some cases, the bamboo is steamed, soaked in water, soaked in an acidic solution and/or soaked in an alkaline solution before mechanical scraping.

Abstract: In a general aspect, a coating blade for application of coating color to a fibrous web can include an elongate substrate having a longitudinal edge. Within an operating zone of the coating blade intended for contact with a coating color, the elongate substrate can include a longitudinal wear-resistant deposit adjacent to the longitudinal edge. The coating blade, within the operating zone, can also include a longitudinal masking deposit adjoining the longitudinal wear-resistant deposit.

Abstract: A suspension mounted heating system is designed to allow easy installation of electric heating cable that is positioned against the bottom surface of a suspended stair or walkway so that heat generated by the cable is efficiently transferred up into the stair or walkway material to raise its temperature enough to prevent the accumulation of snow and ice on the material's top surface.

Abstract: Some deck or patio areas constructed of payers mourned on adjustable pedestal supports must remain snow and ice free on their top surfaces. The pedestal-mounted paver heating system is designed to allow easy installation of electric heating cable that is positioned against the bottom surface of pavers so that heat generated by the cable is efficiently transferred up into the payers to raise their temperature enough to prevent the accumulation of snow and ice on their top surfaces.

Abstract: An eccentric assembly for oscillating a compacting drum of a compacting machine includes: a central disk rotatably mounted to the compacting drum to have an axis disposed in juxtaposition with an axis of the compacting drum, and configured to be rotatably driven by a motor; a pair of opposed eccentric shafts, each axis of which is disposed equidistantly from the center of the axis of the central disk, the eccentric shafts being rotatably mounted to the compacting drum such that the three axes of the central disk and the eccentric shafts are in the same plane; and yoke disposed between the central disk and the two eccentric shafts in such a manner as to he connected to the central disk and the two eccentric shafts, respectively, by means of three connecting members.

Abstract: A hydraulic apparatus configured to supply track-setting devices for producing a cross-country skiing trail; the apparatus comprising: a first inlet configured to receive a fluid; a first outlet and a second outlet configured to release two flows of fluid; a first hydraulic coupling motor having a second inlet, a third outlet and a first shaft; and a second hydraulic coupling motor having a third inlet, a fourth outlet and a second shaft; wherein the second inlet and the third inlet are connected to the first inlet, and the first shaft and the second shaft are integrally connected to each other, the third outlet being connected to the first outlet, and the fourth outlet being connected to the second outlet.

Abstract: A lost sand collecting apparatus, according to the present invention, comprises: a filling frame which has a plurality of plates, extends in the lateral direction and forms a plurality of filling spaces; and a collecting means which is provided on the filling frame and is positioned so as to correspond to the filling spaces. The plurality of plates are overlapped so as to be parallel to each other and the plates adjacent with a fixed distance therebetween are partly connected to one another. The collecting means can be formed in a flat structure protruding upward from the filling frame and disposed on the back of the filling spaces with respect to the littoral current toward the sea, and comprises a barrier layer or a web layer. The barrier layer or the web layer is curved toward the littoral current toward the sea.

Abstract: A set of components that can be used to construct a structurally sound dock are disclosed. The components can be extruded and the components are shaped such that interconnected components provide support for the other components thereby alleviating weak points due to welded only joints. A fascia channel provides additional strength by including structures that improve the vertical and horizontal strength of the fascia channel. HDPE plastic inserts and sheaves provide sound dampening for metal to metal contact points. Other components include a corner connector, a post system and a hinge system. The focus of this disclosure is the corner connector.

Abstract: A wall element for holding back water is formed in one piece and has a planar, rectangular main portion having a first side, a second side parallel to the first side, a third side perpendicular to the first side, and a fourth side parallel to the third side. A first planar bearing portion is connected to the main portion over the first side and perpendicular to the main portion. A second planar bearing portion is connected to the main portion over the second side and perpendicular to the main portion. The second bearing portion is opposite the first bearing portion. The wall element has a planar connecting portion connected to the main portion over the third side and inclined to the main portion. The connecting portion has connecting holes in the longitudinal direction, and the main portion has connecting holes along the longitudinal extent of the fourth side.

Abstract: A dock and boat protection system includes a flexible sheet, fasteners, and a plurality of colinearly aligned marine fenders. The sheet has an envelope portion sized to at-least-partially surround fenders when conformed there-around, and an edge portion extending from the envelope portion and configured to engage a dock, wherein the edge portion is secured to the dock by the fasteners.

Abstract: The installation of one or more prefabricated drains beneath the surface of sediment in a sediment pond utilizing suction or a vacuum to withdraw water from the sediment material to lower the water level down to the level of the prefabricated drains below the pond surface. Dewatering may be coupled with imparting vibrations to the material to further promote both additional dewatering and compaction of the sediment material in the pond. A suitably graded bottom ash, fly ash, sand or large-diameter-solid particle or sediment layer may be added on top of the horizontal drains to enhance dewatering of finer sediment material.

Abstract: An elastic wave damping structure can include a structural arrangement of at least two elements, each with an inner volume and containing a medium resistant to passage of an elastic wave. Example elements can be earth boreholes or water pylons. The structural arrangement can taper from an upper aperture to a lower aperture, the structural arrangement defining a protection zone at the upper aperture. The structural arrangement can be configured to attenuate power from the anticipated elastic wave within the protection zone relative to power from the anticipated elastic wave external to the protection zone. A grouping may include elements that form acute or obtuse angles with a direction of an elastic wave to attenuate wave power. High-value buildings or other structure in a protection zone on land or in water can be substantially shielded from seismic or water waves.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a pile having a pair of cutting members having a first cutting member having a first cutting edge and a second cutting member having a second cutting edge. The first and second cutting members are pivotally mounted at separate primary pivot axes and are moveable about the primary pivot axes in order to move the first and second cutting edges with respect to each other between rest and cutting positions. The first and second cutting edges are parallel with respect to each other when in their respective cutting positions.

Abstract: A vertical manhole apparatus for use in a waste facility to provide access to one or more leachate collection pipe access points. The vertical manhole is stabilized using stabilizing features extending out from a vertical pipe of the vertical manhole apparatus.

Abstract: A permanent on-site manhole casting system consisting of three basic components (a top, a base and a main barrel) which comprise an outer barrel, an inner barrel, a plurality of tie strips used to connect said outer and inner barrels, a coupling mechanism which connects the three basic components, and a concrete mixture that is poured into the space between the outer and inner barrels and allowed to set and cure is provided. The on-site manhole-casting system is designed to create a single manhole unit which is chemically resistant and configurable to numerous manhole and utility system needs.

Abstract: The number of steps required for a welding operation of a work implement of a hydraulic excavator is reduced while the welding quality is improved. A boom includes a top plate, a left side plate joined to the top plate, and a boom foot bracket. The boom foot bracket includes an extending portion. The extending portion includes a portion that faces a side surface of the top plate.

Abstract: An excavator includes an articulated boom and a balancing mechanism that assists a movement of the articulated boom from a lower position to an upper position by applying a pulling force on the articulated boom. The balancing mechanism comprises a balancing member that generates an assisting force and a force transfer mechanism that couples the balancing member with the articulated boom. The force transfer mechanism comprises a link mechanism that transfers the assisting force from the balancing member to the articulated boom at a transmission ratio independent from a position of the articulated boom.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a reinforced elastomeric blade having a plurality of laminated layers. The laminated layers can include at least two layers of elastomeric material at least partially separated by a fiber reinforced laminate layer or an embedded metal layer.

Abstract: A motor grader comprising a frame supported above a surface by a plurality of wheels, a work implement supported by the frame and adapted to perform a desired operation, a controller, and a circle drawbar assembly for controlling the work implement. The circle drawbar assembly comprises a drawbar frame, a circle member coupled to the drawbar framed for rotations about a circle axis, and a drive arrangement coupled to the drawbar frame and the circle member for rotation thereof about the circle axis. The drawbar arrangement comprises a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder pivotally coupled to the drawbar frame at a first location and a second location, respectively, on their respective first portions and pivotally coupled to the circle member at a common third location on the their respective second portions, and a control arrangement for extending and retracting the hydraulic cylinders in timed relationship to rotate the circle member about the circle axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laying machine for laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire including: a blade arrangement (2) for making a trench (5) in the ground, a consolidation and laying means (3) being arranged behind the blade arrangement (2), for clearing and safeguarding the trench (5) from collapsing while laying at least one flexible casing or tube, cable or wire into the trench. A blade assembly comprising compartments for cooling fluid.

Abstract: A seabed plow capable of over-the-stern release and retrieval is usable in any of boulder clearing, trench cutting and backfill modes. In its boulder clearing mode, the plow uses its skid in torquing configuration followed by moldboards to push boulders out of the path to be trenched. In the trench cutting mode, the plow uses the skid in the same configuration with its share and moldboards for initial trench depth and the same share and moldboards with moldboard extensions for increasing trench depth in subsequent passes. In the backfill mode, the plow uses its skid in trench-straddling configuration following a blade with a passage designed to discharge fragmented spoil directly onto the pipe being covered. Thus, a single plow can be reconfigured for all modes for release and retrieval to and from a relatively small vessel without use of heavy lifting equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus for backfilling a trench and, more particularly, an apparatus for laying a pipeline bed layer in a trench and for laying a pipeline bedding layer once a pipeline is laid in the trench. The apparatus comprises a multi-deck screen vibrating unit. The upper deck screen comprises finger tines or a grizzly arrangement.

Abstract: A work machine pump control system includes: a pump horsepower control valve (22) which causes a first urging force determining a limited horsepower (F) of a hydraulic pump and a second urging force due to a delivery pressure of the hydraulic pump to act on a spool in opposition to each other and which controls the pump flow rate such that it does not exceed the limited horsepower (F); a target pump flow rate computation section (42) computing a target pump flow rate based on an operation pressure (px) and a load pressure (py); a target horsepower computation section (41) which computes a required horsepower (Freq) corresponding to an operation pressure (px) from a relationship related to the operation pressure (px) and which computes a target horsepower (Ftar) based on the required horsepower (Freq); and a pump horsepower control section (35) which controls the pump horsepower control valve (22) such that the target pump flow rate (Qtar) is delivered with the limited horsepower (F) determined by the pump hor

Abstract: A work machine includes a mechanical arm and a hydraulic actuator coupled to the mechanical arm to move the arm between a first position and a second position. A valve is in fluid communication with the hydraulic actuator for supplying fluid to the hydraulic actuator. A pump is configured to discharge fluid to the valve. An engine is operatively connected to the pump. A coolant system is in thermal communication with the engine and includes a temperature sensor. A controller is in communication with the pump and the temperature sensor. The controller is configured to transmit a control signal to the pump to modify a flowrate of the pump and to adjust the flowrate of the pump in response to a signal from the temperature sensor that a temperature is at or above a set temperature value.