Abstract: An all-purpose type tissue paper. A two-ply tissue paper that does not have moisturizer applied thereon, that has a basis weight per ply of 10.0-16.0 g/m2, a paper thickness per two-ply of 120-200 ?m, a softness of not more than 1.0, a dry tensile strength (T) in the MD direction of 240-300 cN/25 mm, and an average dynamic friction coefficient of 1.40-1.65.

Abstract: There is provided a Kraft paper, wherein: the grammage according to ISO 536 is 60-120 g/m2; the bending resistance index in the machine direction is 105-200 Nm7/kg3; the bending resistance index in the cross direction is 60145 Nm7/kg3 (the bending resistance indexes are tested according to ISO 2493 using a bending angle of 15° and a test span length of 10 mm); the strain at break according to ISO 1924-3 in the machine direction is at least 3%; and the strain at break according to ISO 1924-3 in the cross direction is at least 5%.

Abstract: A multi-layer through air dried tissue including a first exterior layer comprised substantially of hardwood fibers, an interior layer comprised substantially of softwood fibers, and a second exterior layer comprised substantially of hardwood fibers. The interior layer includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: A rail-changing system for air transport systems that comprises a bearing assembly and an arrangement of beams for changing direction, in which the bearing assembly is of the type that is linked to a carriage of an air transport system on beams, and comprises a frame linked to a pair of extensions defining a configuration similar to a yoke, each extension comprising a pair of main wheels with a common rotational axis arranged horizontally, and the main wheels being able to circulate on a beam; the bearing assembly also comprises at least one cam arranged on a rotating basis between the extensions, such that the rotational axis of the cam is arranged vertically, the arrangement of the beams for changing direction of a carriage with a bearing assembly and the beams being rails of the passive type.

Abstract: A railroad rail track pad composition including a particular ethylene·?-olefin·non-conjugated polyene random copolymer (A), clay (B), and a sulfur atom-containing silane coupling agent (C) is used in order to lower the viscosity of a rubber composition that is a raw material for molding while suppressing lowering of the rubber elasticity of a crosslinked and molded product to be obtained. In addition, a molded product obtained by crosslinking the composition, particularly a molded product obtained by crosslinking and foam-molding the composition, is provided with rubber elasticity that is suitable as a railroad rail track pad.

Abstract: A welding unit for welding together two rails of a track includes two rail clamping assemblies which can be moved towards one another in a longitudinal direction of the rail along unit guides by compression cylinders. Each rail clamping assembly is equipped with clamping jaws which are displaceable in pairs in a pressing plane and each of which has a contact surface provided for application to a rail web. The clamping jaws are each constructed as clamping levers which are pivotable in the pressing plane about a lever pivot axis. The contact surface intended for application to the rail web is disposed at a first lever end spaced apart from the lever pivot axis. The two contact surfaces of each rail clamping assembly are each positioned closer to the oppositely disposed rail clamping assembly than the two lever pivot axes.

Abstract: A temperature controlled structure assembly comprises an array of structural panels each including at least one channel formed therein. At least one channel of each of the structural panels is aligned with at least one of the channels of an adjacent one of the structural panels to form a continuous channel extending through the array of the structural panels. At least one functional panel overlays the array of structural panels and is exposed for contact with a user. At least one heat exchanging element is disposed within the continuous channel and configured to exchange heat with the at least one functional panel in order to heat or cool the at least one functional panel.

Abstract: A surface, e.g., a concrete surface, is worked by guiding a lance (23) which comprises a water jet mouthpiece (27) coupled to the high-pressure water over the surface in a working path and at the same oscillating the lance transversely to the working path. The oscillation is driven by an eccentric mechanism (30, 31) and has a stable eccentric position when the mechanism is rotated in the one direction and a stable eccentric position when it is rotated in the other direction. The two positions have a different eccentricity and impart different widths to the working. The working depth and the working width can be changed by changing the direction of rotation.

Abstract: The low maintenance speed bump is an elongated, rigid, solid body having an arcuate top surface and a flat base, angled grooves defined in the top surface, and a reflective material disposed within the grooves. The reflective material is disposed lower than the top surface of the speed bump to prevent contact between vehicles passing over the speed bump and the reflective material. In this manner, the reflective material is protected from damage by vehicle tires and the life of the reflective material is extended. Further, the angled grooves provide greater visibility of the reflective material to drivers approaching the speed bump.

Abstract: An access control system is provided for controlling access to an area secured by perimeter protection defining a secure perimeter. The access control system comprises a portable container configured to be stored, transported and installed repeatedly as a closed container. The portable container is further configured to be operated repeatedly as an open container and closed container with a permanent barrier section constituted by the portable container and configured to secure a perimeter. At least one operational barrier section is configured to be operational in an open state to allow access through the secure perimeter and in a closed state to block access through the secure perimeter. The operational barrier section is configured to be fully contained within the closed container when not installed and is also configured to operate outside of the portable container in either open or closed state and to change between open and closed state.

Abstract: Novel streamwater remediation systems and processes are presented. The disclosed systems involve design and placement of geometric volumes of porous media of variable hydraulic conductivity within the streambed to enhance hyporheic exchange (exchange of water from the stream or constructed urban waterway compartment to the porous media, or streambed, compartment). The disclosed systems may help improve water quality in various ways, for example through the removal of contaminants from water as it passes through the streambed. In some embodiments, contaminant removal is achieved by microbes and/or reactive geomedia incorporated into the streambed structures. By pairing hydrologic/flow structures with bacteria or reactive geomedia, diverse contaminants such as metals, nutrients, organics, pathogens, and more can be sorbed, deactivated, assimilated, transformed to harmless chemicals, and otherwise removed from the water.

Abstract: A roller cart and methods for installing in an excavation support system. The roller cart can include a generally vertical back plate having a front surface, a back surface, a top end, and a bottom end. A generally horizontal base plate, having a top side and a bottom side, can be attached to the back plate at about a 90-degree angle, proximate the bottom end of the back plate. A first side plate and a second side plate that are generally L-shaped, having a generally vertical top portion, and a bottom portion that is generally perpendicular to the top portion can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the back surface of the back plate. The bottom portion of both side plates can be attached to and generally perpendicular to the bottom side of the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate can be generally parallel to one another.

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

Abstract: A front loader includes a mast, and a mounting bracket that defines a channel configured to receive a mounting frame of a work vehicle. The front loader includes a latch disposed within the channel and pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket, and the latch is pivotable between a first, latched position configured to couple the mast to the mounting frame, and a second, unlatched position. The front loader includes a latching lever disposed within the channel and coupled to the latch. The latching lever is configured to move the latch between the first, latched position and the second, unlatched position based on a position of the mounting frame. The front loader includes an indicator lever coupled to the latch. The indicator lever is movable by the latch to indicate whether the latch is in the first, latched position or the second, unlatched position.

Abstract: A machine includes a power generation system; a propulsion system; a work implement coupled to a body of the machine via a linkage that includes at least one actuator; a perception system configured to generate a signal that is indicative of a position of the machine relative to a material receptacle; and a controller operatively coupled to the perception system, the propulsion system, the power generation system, and the at least one actuator. The controller is configured to receive the signal from the perception system, determine a location of the work implement relative to the material receptacle based at least in part on the signal from the perception system, and actuate at least one of the propulsion system, the power generation system, and the at least one actuator based on the determined location of the work implement relative to the material receptacle.

Abstract: Power equipment, a driving device of trench cutter, and a trench cutter are disclosed. The power equipment comprises a motor, a motor installation seat with an inner cavity having a first installation hole and a second installation hole in respective ends, and a transmission shaft. The motor, at the upper part of the seat, is sealingly connected with the seat. A motor output shaft extends into the inner cavity through the first installation hole. One end of the transmission shaft extends into the inner cavity through the second installation hole and is drivingly connected with the motor output shaft. The middle part of the transmission shaft and the second installation hole are sealingly connected; the other end of the transmission shaft extends from the second installation hole. A motor oil drainage cavity can be sealed by sealing the seat without changing the structure of the motor without a lip seal.

Abstract: A work machine includes an engine, a motor-generator, a battery, a power detector, a temperature detector, and circuitry. The engine is to move the work machine. The motor-generator is to move the work machine and to generate electric power. The battery is to store the electric power generated by the motor-generator. The power detector is to detect a charge level of the electric power stored in the battery. The temperature detector is to detect a temperature of the battery. The circuitry is configured to control the motor-generator in accordance with the charge level selectively to move the work machine or to generate electric power when the temperature of the battery detected by the temperature detector is within a temperature range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device and control method for a construction machine. A control device and control method for a construction machine according to the embodiments of the present invention can determine a need for the operation of the alternator by taking into account required electrical energy and the current charge amount of a battery when auxiliary power is received from the auxiliary power device, and can thus decrease an engine RPM in a situation in which power generation is not required, thereby improving the fuel efficiency of a construction machine.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a first frame, a second frame pivotally coupled to the first frame at an articulation joint, and a control circuit operable to control relative movement of the first and second frames about the articulation joint. The control circuit includes a pump, an actuator in fluid communication with the pump, and a first valve assembly coupled to a user-manipulable control. The first valve assembly is configured to direct fluid from the pump to the actuator in response to movement of the user-manipulable control to pivot the first and second frames. The control circuit also includes a second valve assembly configured to direct fluid from the pump to the actuator in response to receiving an electronic control signal to pivot the first and second frames.

Abstract: Provided is a controller (50) that includes a mechanical state acquisition section (400) that acquires information regarding a posture and an operation of a hydraulic excavator; a blind angle calculation section (500) that calculates a blind angle area from a seat in a cab (1f) of the hydraulic excavator based on the information indicating the posture and the operation of the hydraulic excavator and acquired by the mechanical state acquisition section (400); and a visibility level determination section (300) that determines a visibility level of an obstacle based on the blind angle area calculated by the blind angle calculation section (500) and a positional relationship calculated by a position relation calculation section (200). Further, a warning level determination section (600) of the controller (50) adjusts a warning level in accordance with the visibility level determined by the visibility level determination section (300).

Abstract: A system for performing a grading operation relative to a worksite may include a plurality of site markers positioned at a different site marker locations spaced apart along the worksite. Each site marker may be associated with grading information related to one or more grading parameters to be applied at or adjacent to its respective site marker location within the worksite during the performance of the grading operation. The system may also include a grading vehicle having a marker sensor configured to capture data providing an indication of the grading information from each site marker. In addition, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor. The controller may be configured to identify the grading information based on the data received from the marker sensor and control the operation of a component of the grading vehicle during the performance of the grading operation based on the grading parameter(s).

Abstract: A method for determining an N+1-dimensional environmental model is provided. According to the method, environmental information in N dimensions is determined using a sensor. In a further step, position and/or orientation of the sensor is/are determined. Then, the N+1-dimensional environmental model is determined based on the determined environmental information in N dimensions and the determined position and/or orientation of the sensor. Further, a device and a mining apparatus are provided.

Abstract: Provided is an enclosure with an integrated hydrant. The enclosure includes a fluid flow conduit that transfers fluid from a fluid supply tube to a fluid outlet, which may be associated with the backflow preventer. The enclosure has a conduit that carries water from the fluid supply tube to the backflow preventer. Thus, a lower profile, lighter, and more aesthetically pleasing enclosure is provided.

Abstract: A precision ceramics control valve includes a valve housing, a rotary base mounted in the valve housing, a valve lever mounted on the rotary base and protruding upward from the valve housing, a movable valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the rotary base, a fixed valve plate mounted in the valve housing and located under the movable valve plate, a valve seat mounted on a lower end of the valve housing to stop the fixed valve plate, the movable valve plate and the rotary base, and a temperature limiting device mounted in the valve seat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plumbing fixture fitting with a diverting system.

Abstract: A self-sealing drain vent cover that allows for a vacuum to be created within piping of a plumbing fixture for unclogging purposes. The vent cover includes a rigid cover and a seal insert. The rigid cover includes a first tubular body and a first disk top to yield a closed off structure to support the seal insert. The first disk top is terminally and perimetrically connected to the first tubular body. The seal insert adheres to a surface around an overflow port to enclose said port. The seal insert includes a second tubular body, a second disk top, and an annular self-sealing mechanism. The second disk top is terminally and perimetrically connected to the second tubular body. The seal insert is mounted within the rigid body. The self-sealing mechanism is positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the second tubular body and is concentrically mounted to the second tubular body.

Abstract: A hair straining device for a drain is disclosed. The device has a central element, a bottom seal element, and a pair of arms.

Abstract: A removable strainer basket, a drain assembly incorporating the basket and a method of using the same. The drain assembly includes a flange assembly mounted in an aperture in a bottom wall of the receptacle. The flange assembly defines a bore therein and a stopper is engaged with the flange assembly and is selectively movable between open and closed positions. A strainer basket is removably positionable within the bore between a part of the stopper and a part of the flange assembly. The strainer basket defines a plurality of apertures therein and through which water is able to flow when the stopper is in the open position. The strainer basket captures hair strands and other articles entrained in the draining water. The basket is selectively removable from the flange assembly for cleaning.

Abstract: The drain pipe cleaner plumbing tool is a set of tools that allow an individual to clean a clogged drain and to reduce the likelihood of future blockages. It comprises a cap to replace the retaining nut after the pivot rod and built-in stopper are removed from a sink, a tool that reaches into a drain line all the way to the wall and pulls out foreign material, a mesh drain liner that collects foreign objects near the drain hole where they can be easily removed, and a manual stopper that mates with the mesh drain liner.

Abstract: A valve fitting for filling a sanitary cistern includes a connection element, a shutoff valve including an actuation element, and a float-actuated filling valve. The connection element, shutoff valve and filling valve are interconnected to form a water passage into the cistern. A float is connected to the filling valve. The actuation element of the shutoff valve is rotatable about a rotational axis when the float is in the operating position thereof, the shutoff valve being operationally usable in the valve fitting in at least two different positions, the connection element configured to be mounted at an opening in the left-hand cistern side wall in one of the positions, and at an opening in the right-hand cistern side wall in another of the positions, and the actuation element being accessible from the front of the valve fitting in the at least two positions of the shutoff valve.

Abstract: The present invention is an actuation apparatus that is adapted such that when a water level sensor senses water at above a predetermined level by means of a float of a float valve “floating” or rising to a predetermined level based on a corresponding increase in a water level, a diaphragm valve “turns on” or repositions such that water is allowed to flow from a pressurized water source to an actuator and the actuator actuates. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with a toilet having auxiliary discharge path and valve in preventing the toilet from overflowing.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a toilet device includes a flush toilet, a toilet seat, a spray device, a detecting sensor, and a controller. The flush toilet includes a bowl, a rim upper surface, and a water discharge port. The bowl includes a flush region and a non-flush region. The controller executes a pre-mist mode by automatically controlling the spray device to spray the mist into the bowl. In the pre-mist mode, the controller controls the spray device to cause the mist to directly wet a front end part of the non-flush region and to cause an average wetting amount per unit area of the mist directly wetting an upper region of the front end part to be less than an average wetting amount per unit area directly wetting a lower region of the front end part.

Abstract: A device for dispensing toilet bowl cleaner from a toilet tank to the toilet bowl comprises a housing, an outlet from the housing, a rim around the outlet, a cleaner chamber for receiving toilet bowl cleaner material, and a water inlet chamber for receiving substantially all the water used during flushing. There is a cleaner chamber receiving a portion of the water flowing into the water inlet chamber with passages for water to flow into the cleaner chamber where water dissolves cleaner material. The rim is configured to limit the exposure of the cleaner material to water between flushes.

Abstract: A device for aiding an individual in using a urinal includes a housing configured mate with end mount to a flush valve of a urinal, and a bilateral convex mirror mounted in a frame at the front of the housing. The nature of the bilateral curvature of the device prevents individuals standing in close proximity to the user from viewing the users' private regions.

Abstract: A plastic chamber for collecting, receiving, detaining, or dispersing water when buried is provided and includes a support pillar having at least one pillar wall which defines a pillar cavity. Additionally, the chamber includes a plurality of chamber ends, a plurality of chamber side walls and a chamber top, wherein the chamber top includes a pillar opening and wherein the chamber defines a chamber internal cavity. It should be appreciated that the support pillar extends downwardly into the chamber internal cavity from the chamber top, wherein the pillar opening is communicated with the pillar cavity. The pillar cover is movably configurable between a first configuration and a second configuration to uncover and cover the least one pillar opening.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to stormwater management and, more particularly, to a stormwater chamber with a continuous curvature. The stormwater chamber may comprise a chamber body with a chamber wall, an apex, a base, and a first and second opening. The chamber wall may include a continuous curvature from the apex of the chamber body to the first and second openings and a continuous curvature from the apex of the chamber body to the base.

Abstract: A filtration apparatus for installation in a catch basin vault is described. A perforate support plate includes a retractable basket that lies below an opening in the support plate and is positioned below a manhole. Water flowing into the system flows onto the support plate and into the basket, which traps debris. The basket is slidable from an in-use position where the basket is positioned to screen debris flowing into the vault, and a cleanout-position in which the interior of the vault is accessible so that the vault may be cleaned. When the vault needs to be cleaned, the manhole cover is removed to allow workers to have access to the interior of the vault. The workers may clean out the basket, and then slide it out of the way so that they have access to the vault interior.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to deployable structures and methods of use thereof. In particular, deployable structures with non-cylindrical or irregular shapes and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Non-cylindrical combustion elements can be used to rigidize such non-cylindrical or irregular shapes. The use of gaseous oxidizers along with deployable structures is also disclosed.

Abstract: A support-framework (1) supports a surface (2), or supported elements, at a designed variable spacing from a support surface (3), using elongate supports (4) of rod-from or tubular-form that act as ties or struts. Each support (4) is anchored at one of its ends to the supported surface (2) or element and, at the other end, to the support surface (3). The anchoring at each end is via a node N that involves an individual domed-member (5) which is secured to the relevant surface (2, 3) or supported element, and which has a part-spherical surface (6) to which the elongate supports (4) are anchored to extend radially by a coupling (12). The domed-members (5) are metallic or plastics, and may each be hemispherical having an outwardly directed equatorial flange (7) by which they are secured to the relevant surface (2, 3) or supported element.

Abstract: A method of erecting an acoustic shell for stage performances, the shell have frame defining a concave volume that is curved in two orthogonal planes and has an inner surface facing forwardly of a stage for a performance. A plurality of polygonal acoustic panels are positioned in the frame and spaced in rows and column along the inner surface, each panel having an outer acoustically active surface. The frame is formed of plural curved trusses each with a base for support on the stage and a peak. An oculus ring is connected to the peak of each arch and the bases of the arches are space along a bottom curve of the concave volume. The panels comprise plural adjacent blocks in rows and columns, each with a base and inner closed end, the length of each block being different for adjacent blocks.

Abstract: A wall lift mount apparatus is provided for an easier and more efficient construction and erection of a wall in a building structure. Also provided is a method of constructing and erecting a wall using such a wall lift mount.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a structural assembly having a first panel having a first edge and a first aperture adjacent to the first edge, and a clamp having a first piece that passes through the first aperture, a second piece, and a fastening portion that fastens together the first piece and the second piece. The structural assembly may include a second panel having a second edge and a second aperture adjacent to the second edge, and the second piece passes through the second aperture, and the clamp holds the first panel and the second panel together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a profiled rail (2) for fastening to a formwork (5) for at least partially embedding in concrete. The profiled rail (2) is formed in a substantially C-shaped manner along a profiled rail longitudinal axis, wherein a plurality of holes (24) are formed in the rail back (21). Plugs (1) are inserted into some of the holes (24), wherein each plug (1) has a cap section (12) and an adjoining through section (10). The through section (10) fits through the respective hole wherein the cap section butts against the rail back (21). The plug (1) has a feed-through region (13) through which an elongate connecting element (4) can be pieced being guided by the feed-through region (13). The connecting element (4) is preferably a nail or a screw and connects the plug (1) to the formwork (5) holding the profiled rail on the formwork (5).

Abstract: A water resistant expansion joint system includes foam, which has been formed into a desired shape by at least one of stamping, cutting, molding and die-cutting; and a layer of an elastomer disposed on the foam. The layer of the elastomer facilitates compression of the water resistant expansion joint system when installed between substrates. The desired shape of the foam includes an angle, and the water resistant expansion joint system is angled around a corner and accommodates thermal and seismic movement in the system by expanding and contracting, and creates a waterproof seal around the corner upon expansion of the foam between the substrates.

Abstract: An underlayment that meets underlayment requirements and provides thermal insulation is disclosed. The underlayment includes a core material and an upper emittance layer having an exterior surface. An upper reinforcement layer is positioned between the upper emittance layer and the core material. A first encapsulation layer is positioned between the upper emittance layer and the upper reinforcement layer. A second encapsulation layer is positioned between the upper reinforcement layer and the core material. The underlayment includes a lower emittance layer having an exterior surface. A lower reinforcement layer is positioned between the lower emittance layer and the core material. A third encapsulation layer is positioned between the lower emittance layer and the lower reinforcement layer. A fourth encapsulation layer is positioned between the lower reinforcement layer and the core material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fire protection device for hung back-ventilated facades, comprising a closure element which is designed to close a gap in a hung back-ventilated facade in the event of a fire, and which can be moved between an open position and a closed position, wherein a tension element is provided which impinges the closure element into the closed position and which can be moved between a pretensioned position and a closing position, wherein the closure element is retained in the pretensioned position by means of a securing element, wherein the securing element is designed in such a way that it releases the closure element when a temperature threshold value is exceeded.

Abstract: A shear transfer system is provided. In the system a shear tie strap is attached to a first framing member, a second framing member, a third framing member, a fourth framing member, and a fifth framing member of a frame in a framed building. The second, third, fourth, and fifth framing members are orthogonal or oblique to the first framing member. More than one shear tie strap may be present in the framed building.

Abstract: A multimode or multi-configuration insulation assembly includes a cover and a frame. The frame has a seal or gasket which may be oriented upwardly in a first configuration or oriented downwardly in a second configuration. In the first configuration, the insulation assembly defines an insulative 5-sided box. In the second configuration, the insulation assembly is a four-sided frame with a removable cover, which enables the four-sided frame to remain installed on the attic floor to act as a dam to hold back blown-in attic insulation when the cover is removed to permit ingress and egress to the attic through the opening formed in the attic floor.

Abstract: Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Abstract: Described herein is an acoustic structural panel having a first exposed major surface opposite a second exposed major surface and side surfaces extending between the first and second exposed major surfaces, the acoustic structural panel comprising a first protective layer comprising at least a portion of the first exposed major surface, a second protective layer comprising at least a portion of the second exposed surface, a core structure located between the first and second protective layers, the core structure comprising, a foam body; and a fibrous body, wherein the first major exposed surface of the acoustic structural panel comprises a plurality of apertures exposing the fibrous body.