Abstract: A method is provided which, by a simple process, separates and recovers pulp fibers from a used absorbent article that contains pulp fibers and a superabsorbent polymer. A used absorbent article is treated with an aqueous solution that contains greater than or equal to 0.05 mass % of at least one kind of terpene selected from the group comprising terpene hydrocarbons, terpene aldehydes, and terpene ketones and that contains a deactivating agent that can deactivate the superabsorbent polymer; the superabsorbent polymer is deactivated, the adhesive that bonds together the constituent materials of the absorbent article is dissolved with the terpene to decompose the absorbent article, the pulp fibers are discharged to outside of the absorbent article, and the pulp fibers are separated from the absorbent article and recovered.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods for the drying of permeable and semi-permeable webs such as paper products in a physical environment with limited space while providing for higher flow rates. The devices and methods of the present invention are for use with rotating, foraminous shelled roll dryers and are implemented by redesigning the aspects of the devices and methods associated with exhausting spent drying gas.

Abstract: A method for operating a heating group subsystem of a machine for the production or treatment of a fibrous web. The heating group subsystem includes a first heating group and a last heating group and at least one additional heating group; in each case having at least one device that is heated with pressurized heating steam. Viewed in a direction of travel, the fibrous web is fed first through the first heating group, then through the at least one additional heating group, and thereafter through last heating group. The steam pressure of the heating steam of the at least one additional heating group is adjusted lower than the respective steam pressure of the heating steam of first heating group and of last heating group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) and a method for collecting and handling dust in a paper-making environment. The system (1) comprises a source of underpressure (2) and an elongated collector (4) that extends along a longitudinal axis and which elongated collector (4) is connected to the source of underpressure (2) through at least one suction duct (7) such that underpressure can be generated inside the elongated collector (4). The elongated collector (4) has an inlet (5) through which dust-laden air can enter the elongated collector (4) and an exit opening (6) leading to the suction duct (7) through which exit opening (6) dust-laden air can be evacuated from the elongated collector (4). A source of water (8) is connected by at least one water supply duct (10) to the elongated collector (4) such that water from the source of water (8) can be introduced into the elongated collector so that dust in the dust-laden air can be exposed to and mix with the water introduced into the elongated collector (4).

Abstract: A cellulose and/or synthetic fibre-based support of which at least one surface is coated with a layer containing at least one water-soluble polymer comprising hydroxyl or primary-secondary amino functional groups, at least some of which have been functionalized beforehand with at least one organic compound comprising at least one epoxy functional group, and at least one R1 group wherein R1 is a vinyl functional group or at least one Si(R2)3 functional group and wherein R2=hydrogen atom, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a dispersant for carbon fibers which allows uniform dispersion of relatively long carbon fibers, e.g., carbon fibers with a length of 12.5 mm or more, particularly 10.0-100.0 mm, more particularly 12.5-50.0 mm in an aqueous medium. A dispersant for carbon fibers used by combining: (A) a random copolymer of phenylglycidyl ether and ethylene oxide, or a random copolymer of phenylglycidyl ether, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide; and (B) a polyether-based polyurethane resin based on a bifunctional polyol and hexamethylene diisocyanate, the bifunctional polyol being polyethylene glycol and/or an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide random copolymer.

Abstract: The railroad track wire connection is configured for electrically connecting a first element of a railroad installation to a second element of the railroad installation, the first element and the second element being electrically conductive, at least one of the first element and the second element being a rail of a line of rails of a railroad track of the railroad installation.

Abstract: Non-contact bearing system, such as a magnetic levitation system, having a geometry. The geometry includes a plurality of track elements arranged to nest together in a length direction. The plurality of track elements are shaped to define at least an upper and a lower null flux crossing and the plurality of nested track elements form a conductive metamaterial. Method for constructing a metamaterial null flux magnetic levitation track with tessellating elements of stamped conductors.

Abstract: A roadway system of sinusoidal one-way roads which surround individual developed areas. A straight bidirectional road intersect the sinusoidal roadways at locations in which the sinusoidal roadways are substantially tangent to one another and orthogonal to the bidirectional road.

Abstract: The snow melting mat includes an elongate, substantially flat sheet of a desired length connected to a recirculation header at one end and a circulation header at the opposite end. The sheet includes a plurality of channels defined inside the sheet. The channels permit heated liquid to circulate along the length of the sheet. A heater-pump heats the liquid that maintains the temperature of the sheet at several degrees above freezing and pumps the liquid through the recirculation header, the sheet, and the circulation header. A plurality of transverse grooves is formed on the top of the sheet to provide a gripping, walking surface. The grooves taper in depth to permit melted snow and ice to run off the sides of the sheet. Couplers and joints permit multiple sheets to be joined together in any desired pattern.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a load transfer plate including a non-symmetrically shaped body having a semi-cylindrical first portion configured to protrude into and be secured in the first cast-in-place concrete slab and a non-semi cylindrical second portion configured to protrude into a load transfer plate pocket secured in the second cast-in-place concrete.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intermediate storage vehicle, particularly a construction vehicle, having an intermediate storage tank for receiving bulk material, particularly milled material, and a first material delivery conveyor device for delivery, unloading or transfer of the bulk material, the first material delivery conveyor device including a material delivery point, via which the bulk material can be thrown off. The present invention further relates to a milling train having such an intermediate storage vehicle and to a method for milling a road surface.

Abstract: A shovel head, with a receptacle for a shaft, and a blade with two faces; a top face and a bottom face. The blade utilizes a separate, but interlocked, wear strip on the leading edge of the blade. The wear strip is similar in length to the length of the leading edge of the blade. The wear strip has a slot built into it, with an upper lip and a lower lip, and the slot runs parallel to the blade's leading edge and is of similar size in contrast to the blade thickness. There are two concave indentations internally, with one on the top lip of the slot, and one on the bottom lip of the slot, running parallel to, and the full length of the slot. On the faces of the blade there are two convex ribs, one rib on the top face, and one rib on the bottom face. The two ribs run parallel to the leading edge of the blade. The convex ribs on the blade's top and bottom face match in contrast to the concave indentations on the upper and lower lip of the wear strip slot in both size and shape.

Abstract: A netting conduit. The conduit defines a continuous channel extending between a first open end and a second open end. The conduit is fabricated from netting having a mesh size sufficient to prevent most fish from traversing through the netting material. The conduit tapers from the first open end to a midsection and enlarges from the midsection to the second open end. The longitudinal edges of the conduit can define a parabolic shape. The conduit further includes stakes that are usable to anchor the conduit to the bed of the waterway in which the conduit is in use.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for controlling land deformation, and a method for optimal design of a well in a system for controlling a well in a system for controlling land deformation. The land deformation control system with respect to a land including an confined aquifer and an aquiclude above the confined aquifer includes a first well for water pumping from or water injecting into the confined aquifer; and one or more second wells spaced apart from the first well by a predetermined distance and having a lower end portion positioned in the aquiclude, wherein a water level of the second well is maintained at a preset water level value to control an amount of change in water head of the aquiclude, which drops due to pumping of the confined aquifer or rises due to injection with respect to each of the second wells.

Abstract: A caisson block construction method, including: manufacturing a plurality of bottom caisson blocks having a plurality of first unit compartments disposed consecutively in a horizontal direction; manufacturing a plurality of upper caisson blocks having a plurality of second unit compartments; forming a bottom caisson block structure by installing the plurality of bottom caisson blocks side by side in the horizontal direction; installing the plurality of upper caisson blocks above the installed bottom caisson blocks; filling with rubble the second unit compartment of the upper caisson block positioned above the first unit compartment for rubble and exposed upward; inserting a vertical reinforcing bar module after the upper caisson blocks are installed; and forming a vertical concrete column for joining by casting concrete into the upper part of the second unit compartment in which the vertical reinforcing bar module is inserted.

Abstract: A working machine includes: a boom base portion including: an inner side wall; and an outer side wall disposed opposite to the inner side wall; a lift link disposed on a rear portion of the boom base portion; and a boom cylinder disposed in front of the lift link. One end side of the lift link is inserted between the inner side wall and the outer side wall and is pivotally supported on the boom base portion. The other end side of the lift link is pivotally supported on the machine body. One end of the boom cylinder is inserted between the inner side wall and the outer side wall in front of the lift link and is pivotally supported on the boom base portion. The other end of the boom cylinder is pivotally supported on the machine body by below the lift link.

Abstract: Earth movement machine components including a pivot system with adjustable height to actuate a door latch for an excavator bucket.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a small to mid-sized skid steer vehicles used to grade earth using a dozer blade in conjunction with GPS automatic grade control equipment. The main arm of the skid steer is retained at a specific height and the hydraulic controlling the main arm is limited. The height of the dozer blade is raised and lowered by affecting the pitch axis of movement of the blade and not by raising and lowering the main arm. The device is most suited to skid steer vehicles capable of using a variety of interchangeable front end accessories in addition to a dozer blade.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for an earth-moving vehicle with an automatic grade control system that hydraulically powers the height of the blade through the hydraulic accessory port. When using a laser based system the main arms are controlled through the accessory port and a pitch movement of the blade is limited. When using a GPS based system the accessory hydraulic is disconnected from the main arm and reconnected to the pitch hydraulic to affect the height of the blade.

Abstract: A construction machine includes a machine body, a walkway 30 formed on an upper surface of a lateral one side of the machine body, and a handrail 36 configured to be height-variable by a fixed rail body 50 provided standing along the walkway 30 on the lateral one side on the upper surface of the machine body and a movable rail body 70 attached rotatably to an upper end portion of the fixed rail body 50 and foldable with respect to the fixed rail body 50. The fixed rail body 50 has a plurality of struts 51 that each having a bent shape such that an upper portion is located more laterally outward than a lower portion. A mirror 45 is attached to the strut 51. The mirror 45 is disposed laterally outward than the lower portion of the strut 51 and within a width of the machine body, and is disposed between the struts 51, below an upper end portion of the fixed rail body 50, and above a rotation tip portion of the movable rail body 70 after folded.

Abstract: A construction machine includes a control device having a reaction-force correction control section. When a difference between a target operator input and an actual operator input for a front member exceeds a preset range, the reaction-force correction control section executes correction to increase an operation reaction force to be applied by a reaction-force applying device to an operating unit operating an actuator driving the front member. When the difference falls within the range, the reaction-force correction control section executes correction to decrease the operation reaction force to be applied by the reaction-force applying device to the operating unit operating the actuator driving the front member.

Abstract: A system and method for the controlled lowering and lifting of a load are disclosed. The system and method may include operating a work machine having a hydraulic system including a hydraulic actuator for supporting a load, a first control valve in fluid communication with the actuator, and a controller for operating the first control valve. In one embodiment, the controller includes a first algorithm for operating the first control valve in a load lowering operation. When an operational fault within the hydraulic system is detected, the controller can be configured to enter into a safe lowering mode. In the safe lowering mode, the first algorithm is disabled and a pulse width modulation (PWM) current is sent from the controller to the first control valve. A user interface is provided to allow an operator to control the PWM current duty ratio to allow the load supported by the actuator to be lowered.

Abstract: A first stereo camera has a first image pick-up portion and a second image pick-up portion arranged on the right side of the first image pick-up portion in a lateral direction of a vehicular main body. A second stereo camera has a third image pick-up portion and a fourth image pick-up portion arranged on the right side of the third image pick-up portion in the lateral direction of the vehicular main body. The first image pick-up portion and the third image pick-up portion constitute a left image pick-up portion group. The second image pick-up portion and the fourth image pick-up portion constitute a right image pick-up portion group. The left image pick-up portion group and the right image pick-up portion group are arranged at a distance from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicular main body.

Abstract: A work vehicle comprises a swingable body. The swingable body is coupled to an undercarriage by a body joint. A boom is coupled to the swingable body by a boom joint. An arm is coupled to the boom by an arm joint. An implement is coupled to the arm by an implement joint. The work vehicle comprises a joint wear device that comprises a first sensor coupled to the swingable body and configured for generating a first signal indicative of an acceleration of the swingable body during a swing motion. A second sensor is coupled to at least one of the boom, the arm, and the implement and configured for generating a second signal indicative of an acceleration of at least one of the boom, the arm, and the implement, respectively, during the swing motion. A controller is coupled to the work vehicle and configured for generating a wear signal.

Abstract: A fluid governing system including a fluid inlet and fluid inlet port coupleable to an upstream pipe segment; a fluid outlet and a fluid outlet port coupleable to a downstream pipe segment; a flow unit; a metering inlet path in flow communication with the fluid inlet; a metering outlet path in flow communication with the fluid outlet, the metering inlet path is in flow communication with the metering outlet path through the flow unit which is articulable between the metering inlet path and the metering outlet path; a pressure responsive sealing diaphragm for selective sealing a metering inlet port; an inlet chamber disposed at a face of the sealing diaphragm, the inlet chamber in flow communication with the fluid inlet; a control chamber disposed at an opposite face of the sealing diaphragm; and a control fluid duct extending between the inlet chamber and the control chamber.

Abstract: A wall box apparatus and building wall chase system is described. A wall box apparatus is configured to operatively reduce the number of fluid line joints connected to building and machinery plumbing lines, and more particularly to dialysis treatment facilities and kidney-dialysis machines, respectively. A space-saving wall chase system is configured using the wall box to connect plumbing lines in a dialysis treatment facility to dialysis machines.

Abstract: An example shower assembly includes a base having a base front face defining a recess and a moveable shower having a head portion and a handle extending from the head portion along a vertical axis. The head portion has a head front face with a first plurality of spray apertures and a rear portion receivable within the recess such that the head front face protrudes outwardly of the base front face. At least one magnet is associated with at least one of the base and the moveable shower and a member is associated with the other of the base and the moveable shower, and wherein the at least one magnet attracts the member to hold the moveable shower relative to the base. A grip is associated with the base, wherein the grip receives a portion of the handle.

Abstract: A flushometer valve assembly comprises a flushometer valve body including an outlet, an outlet tube including a conduit extending along a longitudinal axis, and a flushometer valve tube-to-body coupling that directly fastens the outlet tube to the flushometer valve body.

Abstract: A toilet bowl water sterilization device and a method therefor, which may electrolyze toilet bowl water stored in a toilet bowl water tank or a pipe, convert the toilet bowl water into electrolyzed water suitable for sterilization and cleaning through the electrolyzing, and sterilize various bacteria which live in a toilet bowl as well as the toilet bowl water tank or the pipe without using a toilet bowl cleaning agent, such as a chemical substance or a surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and apparatus for detecting an impending sewer backup by detecting fluid undulations of predetermined magnitude inside a main body of a backwater valve. When at least a predetermined number of fluid undulations of predetermined magnitude are detected within a predetermined time period, an alarm can be triggered. Such undulations can be detected by monitoring a buoyant gate in a normally-open backwater valve to detecting instances of movement of the gate from a lowered position in which fluid flow from an inlet through the backwater valve is unobstructed by the gate toward but stopping short of a raised position in which the gate closes the inlet to obstruct fluid flow through the valve. For example, a sensor can be carried on the gate to detect movement of the gate. Alternatively, fluid levels inside the main body can be monitored directly.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of a jointed member are provided. The jointed member may include a first elongate section having a surface defining a first oblong opening, a second elongate section having a surface defining a second oblong opening, and a fastener passing through the first oblong opening and the second opening to connect the first elongate section and the second elongate section, where the first oblong opening and the second oblong opening move relative each other and the fastener as the jointed member transitions from a first predetermined state towards a second predetermined state.

Abstract: An infill wall support clip is described. The infill wall support clip provides lateral bracing for wall panels in residential or commercial buildings. The infill wall support clip anchors to a top track of wall panels and to a bottom track of a floor truss. The infill wall support clip provides spacing between the wall panel and the floor truss such that drywall may be continuously overlaid on top of the wall panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members interspersed within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. An expansion joint seal, which may be fire-resistant and/or water-resistant, is provided which includes one or more body members, a fire retardant member, which may be of an intumescent member, interspersed within the body member or members, a plurality of resilient members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance, and a connector of at least two of the resilient members, which connect each of the resilient members to a cover plant or may connect the two resilient members to one another.

Abstract: An expansion joint configured to connect first and second vertical mullions of a curtain wall is disclosed. The first and second vertical mullions may each include an elongated body having an inner contour defining a hollow slot, and an inner sleeve may extend through the hollow slot of both of the first and second vertical mullions. The expansion joint may comprise a body, and an inner contour defining a central inner slot configured to receive the inner sleeve therethrough. The expansion joint may further comprise a first raised lip projecting from a lower surface of the body and configured to be inserted inside of the inner contour of the first vertical mullion, and a second raised lip projecting from an upper surface of the body and configured to be inserted inside of the inner contour of the second vertical mullion. The expansion joint may be formed from a polymeric elastomer.

Abstract: A prefabricated formed edge guide for fireproofing a structural steel member and method of use is disclosed, which includes a formed edge, a set of mesh surfaces attached to the formed edge, and a thickness formed by the formed edge and the set of mesh surfaces. A fireproofed structure is disclosed that includes a member including a set of surfaces, a set of the preformed edge guides attached to the set of surfaces, and a fireproofing thickness formed by the formed edge and the set of mesh surfaces. A fireproofing material is adhered to the member using the set of preformed edge guides and the fireproofing thickness to create the fireproofed structure. The fireproofing material may be applied in one single layer or in successive layers.

Abstract: There is disclosed an elongate structural element (10). The element (10) includes an inner plate (12) having first and second opposing planar surfaces (14, 16). The element (10) further includes first and second outer sections (18, 18?). Each of the outer sections (18, 18?) comprises a central wall (20) having a pair of longitudinal grooves (32, 34). Each of the outer sections (18, 18?) further comprises a pair of side walls (22, 24) extending from the central wall (20) to define a generally U-shaped channel (30). The longitudinal grooves (32, 34) depress into the U-shaped channel (30). Each of the outer sections (18, 18?) further comprises a pair of flanges (26, 28) respectively extending outwardly from the pair of side walls (22, 24).

Abstract: A reinforced concrete tile having top and bottom surfaces defining a thickness, the reinforced concrete tile comprising two or more reinforcing inserts imbedded in the concrete tile in proximity to the bottom surface, the two or more reinforcing inserts being of elongated shape and comprising a plurality of scales distributed along the length and extending upwardly from the bottom surface whereby a compensating force is created upon application of a load on the top surface such that deflection is reduced as the load is increased for at least a range of loads until a yield load is reached.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are modular enclosures for temperature-sensitive components that include a modular wall section some of which include a vertical support panel, a vertical strut channel connected to the vertical support panel, and a temperature-sensitive component connected to the vertical strut channel.

Abstract: An attachment assembly for architectural mesh includes a hanger member including a hollow tube with an open channel; a wall bracket; and an attachment saddle including a plurality of projecting tabs, the attachment saddle configured to be secured to the wall bracket; wherein the plurality of projecting tabs are configured to slide into the open channel and be retained within the hollow tube.

Abstract: A composite backer board for wet space construction is disclosed, along with a method of producing the backer board. The board includes a rigid foam core of a suitable thickness for wet space construction. A first fabric layer is fixed to at least one face of the rigid foam core with a polymeric adhesive. A first polymer layer is on the first fabric layer in which the polymer layer is dimensionally stable parallel to the face of the rigid foam core. A second fabric layer is on the first polymer layer opposite the first fabric layer and forms a first face that is amenable to thin set mortar and related compositions in wet space construction.

Abstract: A ventilation screed having an upper attachment flange having a top portion and a bottom portion and at least one opening in the top portion; a drip edge protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange; a drainage cavity protrusion protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange above the drip edge, wherein the drainage cavity has an L-shaped drainage trough portion having at least one drainage opening in a bottom portion, an upper ground portion in communication with the L-shaped drainage trough portion and a drainage cavity shroud in communication with the upper ground portion, wherein the drainage cavity shroud extends past the drip edge.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for joining sections of sheet material (e.g., drywall) are provided. The sheet material joining apparatus or connector comprises an elongated body having two channels disposed such that the ends of two sections of sheet material may be secured therein. The channels are defined by front and back walls interconnected via an internal rib. The front wall is configured to be disposed on the exposed side of the sheet material and the back wall is configured to be disposed on the back or hidden side of the sheet material, while the back wall takes the form of a convex arced surface. The convex arced surface is configured to be engaged by one or more securing elements (e.g., screw), and during such engagement to exert a resilient force onto the adjoining sections of sheet material to draw them inward toward the back wall of the connector.

Abstract: A plaster taping apparatus comprises a compartment for holding plaster taping mix and receiving a supply of tape and a removable attachment attachable to the plaster taping apparatus for applying the tape comprising the plaster taping mix exiting the compartment to a surface. The removable attachment comprises a body having a mounting member attachable to a clip arrangement on an outer wall of the compartment. The body comprises a first wheel arrangement at or towards a first end of the body for applying the tape to flat joints and a second wheel arrangement at or towards a second end of the body for applying the tape to internal joints. The plaster taping apparatus comprises an adjustment lever or dial accessible when the removable attachment is attached to the plaster taping apparatus for adjusting a thickness of the plaster taping mix coating the tape.

Abstract: A method of constructing a structure in which an item is to be installed at an elevated height on the structure. Hoists are hung from the structure. A platform is moved from ground level and positioned at a first elevated position between ground level and the hoists. The platform is attached to the hoists at the first elevated position. After the platform has been attached to the hoists, the item is moved onto the platform. The item is lifted on the platform to a second elevated position for installation at the elevated height on the structure and the item is installed at the elevated height.

Abstract: A foldable quad-chord truss which can be connected end-to-end with like trusses. Each pair of chords are rigidly attached, and connector members intermediate the ends are swivelly attached to the chord pairs to effect the folding into a compact shape for transport and storage. The connector members are adapted for attachment to connector members of beams which may extend perpendicular to a parallel pair of the trusses and attached thereto. The laid trusses and beams is overlaid with sheets of corrugated sheet metal which overlap each other along their adjacent edges. While standing on a sheet of laid sheet metal adjacent ends of an already laid pair of trusses, another truss can be held adjacent the edge of the sheet metal for attaching an end of the other truss along only one side so that it can then be swung outwardly into a position wherein the other end of the other truss can also be attached to rigidly connect the trusses end-to-end.

Abstract: A scaffold toeboard system for locking a toeboard between two vertical scaffold members where each vertical scaffold member includes a tubular member having a diameter and an outer shape. The toeboard system includes a toeboard having an elongated member with a fixed terminating end and an adjustable terminating end. The toeboard further includes a front portion, a top portion, a bottom portion and a rear portion. The toeboard system further includes a locking mechanism slidably mounted to the adjustable terminating end, where the locking mechanism includes a lock member body with a front sidewall two fingers positioned on said locking mechanism and extending outwardly from the front sidewall of the locking member. The two fingers separated by a horizontal distance of about the diameter of a scaffold vertical member. The locking mechanism further includes a lock, where the lock is actuatable to fix the position of the lock member body with respect to the toeboard in a deployed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a formwork arrangement for forming a suspended concrete floor slab comprising a change in level in an underside thereof, a support bracket for use with such a formwork arrangement, and a method for employing the support bracket and formwork arrangement.

Abstract: A tie system and method for forming a wall from a hardenable building material over a footing. The tie system includes multiple wall ties configured to be directly interconnected to form a wall tie stack such that multiple wall tie stacks can be positioned over the footing in a spaced apart, vertically extending arrangement. Each wall tie includes first and second planar surfaces to be directly fastened to respective first and second panel structures. In one embodiment, the tie system includes tabs for supporting multiple insulation panels positioned between the vertically extending tie stacks and between the first and second panel structures.