Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods of growing organometallic halide structures such as single crystal organometallic halide perovskites, methods of use, devices incorporating organometallic halide structures, and the like.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a crystal laminate structure having a ?-Ga2O3 based single crystal film in which a dopant is included throughout the crystal and the concentration of the dopant can be set across a broad range. [Solution] In one embodiment of the present invention, provided is a crystal laminate structure 1 which includes: a Ga2O3 based substrate 10; and a ?-Ga2O3 based single crystal film 12 formed by epitaxial crystal growth on a primary face 11 of the Ga2O3 based substrate 10 and including Cl and a dopant doped in parallel with the crystal growth at a concentration of 1×1013 to 5.0×1020 atoms/cm3.

Abstract: A method of processing cottonseed includes applying an acid solution to a quantity of fuzzy cottonseed within an acid application device. Transferring the quantity of fuzzy cottonseed to a fluid bed dryer station after applying the acid solution. At least partially drying the quantity of fuzzy cottonseed at the fluid bed dryer station.

Abstract: A seed processing system for cottonseeds includes a fluid distribution system configured to sequentially dispense an acid solution, a base solution and a rinse liquid onto the cottonseeds. A seed applicator system defines an interior configured to hold the cottonseeds and receive the acid solution, base solution and rinse liquid dispensed from the fluid distribution system. The seed applicator system includes a rotor configured to agitate the cottonseeds in the interior as the acid solution, base solution and rinse liquid are dispensed onto the cottonseeds to effectuate mixing.

Abstract: The invention provides networked polymeric nanofibers having a structure in which amorphous polymeric fibers are branched at multiple sites and having a diameter of from 1 nanometer to 100 nanometers. A solution of a polymer such as polystyrene in a good solvent thereof is rapidly frozen to form a nanoscale phase-separation structure of the polymer and the frozen solvent. The networked polymeric nanofibers can then be obtained upon removing the frozen solvent.

Abstract: Processes for making fibrous structures and more particularly processes for making fibrous structures comprising filaments are provided.

Abstract: Self-crimped multi-component fibers (SMF) are provided that include (i) a first component comprising a first polymeric material, in which the first polymeric material comprises a first melt flow rate (MFR) that is less than 50 g/10 min; and (ii) a second component comprising a second polymeric material, in which the second component is different than the first component. The SMF includes one or more three-dimensional crimped portions. Also provided are nonwoven fabrics comprising a plurality of SMFs. Methods of manufacturing SMFs and nonwoven fabrics including SMFs are also provided.

Abstract: Antimicrobial fibers that include antimicrobial nanoparticles dispersed substantially uniformly in a polymer matrix. Textiles and other materials can be formed from such fibers. The fibers may be formed via a masterbatch process or in a process wherein the antimicrobial nanoparticles, polymeric component, and additive(s) are melt processed together directly. Devices can be at least partially formed from polymer materials that include antimicrobial nanoparticles dispersed substantially uniformly in a polymer matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fabricating coils including the steps of providing a liquid droplet having a diameter on length-scales ranging from hundreds of micrometers to nanometers and bringing a fiber into contact with the liquid droplet, wherein the radius of the liquid droplet is sufficiently high in comparison to the bending elastocapillary length which is defined as where E is the Young's modulus of the elastic fiber, r is the radius of the fiber and ? is the interfacial tension between the droplet and surrounding medium, so that capillary forces induce the spontaneous winding of the fiber around the droplet, to fabricate a coil with a diameter in the range from hundreds of micrometers to nanometers. Also disclosed is a system for making microcoils and to the product thereof.

Abstract: A knit fabric has a first yarn having a first spandex fibre core and a rayon fibre sheath and a second yarn having a second spandex fibre core and a nylon fibre sheath. A woven fabric has a warp yarn having a first spandex core and a cotton fibre sheath and a weft yarn having a second spandex core and a blended polyester and rayon fibre sheath. Garments are made from these fabrics.

Abstract: It is described a nonwoven cellulose fiber fabric directly manufactured from a lyocell spinning solution. The fabric comprises a network of substantially endless fibers. The fabric exhibits a water holding capability of at least 850 mass percent. Further, the fabric comprises a mass per unit area which is smaller than 25 gram per square meter. It is further described a method and a device for manufacturing such a fabric, a product or composite comprising such a fabric, and various use applications for such a fabric.

Abstract: A nonwoven cellulose fiber fabric, in particular directly manufactured from lyocell spinning solution, wherein the fabric comprises a network of substantially endless fibers, and wherein the fibers are homogeneously merged substantially over the entire fabric.

Abstract: Provided is a fiber molded body which has excellent durability against repeated compression and also has excellent flexibility and a cushioning property. The fiber molded body forms, on a surface of the fiber molded body, the ridges having a compressed and flattened shape in the thickness direction of the fiber molded body; or the fiber molded body forms a continuous curved surface with the fiber layer which forms the ridges and extends from both sides of the ridges in the thickness direction of the fiber molded body, and portions of the fiber layer of mutually adjacent ridges which form ridges and extend in the thickness direction of the fiber molded body come into close contact with each other in the thickness direction of the fiber molded body.

Abstract: A flexible thimble gripper is provided. The thimble gripper includes a flexible elastomeric strip terminating in an elastomeric dome at one end with an elastomeric thimble formed at the opposite end. The dome has a friction enhancing surface formed on an outer surface. The thimble has a rigid polymeric cap terminating in a region having a slip resistant surface. The cap is cutaway on a surface contiguous with the friction enhancing surface of the dome, with a friction enhancing surface formed on the adjacent region of the elastomeric band. The dome and the thimble mount upon a thumb and a finger of a user's hand. The thimble gripper is used to push a needle into material pressed by the slip resistant surface and to draw the needle from the material gripped between the friction enhancing surfaces of the dome and the elastomeric band.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of treating a dyed fabric, in which fungi are used. The invention also relates to a package comprising a water impervious container and a fabric or a garment treated according to the process, and to a fabric or a garment as obtainable by the process of the invention.

Abstract: A washing machine which performs a washing operation by heating water, a detergent, or a wash liquid using a dielectric heating method and a method of controlling the washing machine. The washing machine may include a water supply portion which supplies a wash liquid including water and a detergent, a power supply portion which supplies alternating current (AC) power, and an electric field forming portion which forms an electric field between a first electrode portion and a second electrode portion according to the AC power to heat the supplied wash liquid.

Abstract: A washing machine includes: a tub; a transmission coil provided in the tub and transmitting power wirelessly; an ammeter measuring an input current value of the transmission coil; a cylindrical drum disposed inside the tub and configured to rotate; a balancer for reducing unbalance during rotation of the drum; and a controller controlling the ammeter and the balancer. The balancer includes: a reception coil provided in the drum and configured to generate power from magnetic field formed by the transmission coil; drive modules driven by power of the reception coil and provided in the drum; and at least one balancing weight that moves along a circumference of the drum by a driving force of each drive module, and changes a center of gravity of the drum. The controller determines a position of the balancing weights based on the input current value when the drum rotates.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a tub, a drum, a balancer, and a coupling part. The tub defines a tub opening, and the drum includes a body rotatably disposed in the tub and defines a drum opening configured to communicate with the tub opening. The balancer includes a housing having in a ring shape and defining a circulation passage configured to circulate fluid circulate along a circumference of the housing and a housing through-hole configured to communicate with the drum and tub openings. The balancer further includes a fastening part arranged along a circumferential surface of the housing and coupled to the body. The coupling part is disposed at an upper end of the body, coupled to the fastening part along an outer circumferential surface of the fastening part, and curved or bent toward a central of the housing.

Abstract: A washing machine operation and method for setting a plaster speed are provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a tub, a wash basket, a valve, a nozzle, a measurement device, a motor, and a controller. The wash basket may be rotatably mounted within the tub to receive a load of one or more articles. The nozzle may be configured for flowing liquid from the valve into the tub. The measurement device may detect movement of the tub. The motor may be in mechanical communication with the wash basket. The motor may be configured for selectively rotating the wash basket within the tub. The controller may be in operative communication with the valve, the motor, and the measurement device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an artificial intelligence laundry treatment apparatus including a washing tub configured to receive laundry, the washing tub being configured to be rotatable, a motor configured to rotate the washing tub, a controller configured to control the motor such that the washing tub is rotated while being accelerated, and a current sensing unit configured to sense current of the motor, wherein the controller is configured to obtain laundry weight and laundry quality from output of an output layer of an artificial neural network pre-trained based on machine learning using a current value sensed by the current sensing unit during accelerated rotation of the washing tub as input of an input layer of the artificial neural network within a range within which the laundry moves in the washing tub.

Abstract: In any type of washing machine, an amount of laundry introduced into the washing machine may be measured in a short time with high accuracy. A washing machine includes a rotational spin tub into which laundry is introduced; a driving unit including a motor for rotating the spin tub; and at least one processor configured to control the driving unit to rotate the spin tub at first rotational speed, control the driving unit to rotate the spin tub at second rotational speed, and identify weight of the laundry based on acceleration at the time of changing of rotational speed of the spin tub from the first rotational speed to the second rotational speed and the second rotational speed.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance and method of operation for determining load size are provided herein. The washing machine appliance may include a cabinet, a tub, a wash basket, a measurement device, a motor, and a controller. The cabinet may include a front panel. The front panel may define an opening. The tub may be positioned within the cabinet. The wash basket may be rotatably mounted within the tub. The wash basket may define a wash chamber to receive an article load of one or more articles. The measurement device may detect movement of the tub. The motor may be in mechanical communication with the wash basket to selectively rotate the wash basket within the tub. The controller may be in operative communication with the measurement device and the motor.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having an access opening to the interior, a treating chamber located within the interior and accessible through the access opening, a dispenser having a drawer with at least one chemistry container and a faucet, and a water supply fluidly coupled to the faucet.

Abstract: A washing machine and method for operating the washing machine based upon sensed air pressure arising from filling a wash basin of the washing machine with water during a wash cycle.

Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus comprises a tub provided to hold wash water; a drum rotatably provided in the tub and comprising a shaft which is perpendicular with the ground; a sub-drum detachably mounted to an inner circumferential surface of the drum and configured to wash laundry, independent from the drum; a tub cover provided in an upper surface of the tub and comprising a laundry introduction opening formed therein; a sensing object unit provided in the sub-drum; and a sensor unit provided in the tub cover and configured to sense the sensing object unit.

Abstract: A lint cleaning assembly for a dryer appliance includes a vacuum aperture defined in a cabinet of the dryer appliance to allow a robotic vacuum cleaner to drive into the cabinet. A lint filter collects lint within a trap duct during operation and a lint collection duct extends from the trap duct to a vacuum docking station. The vacuum docking station is positioned within the cabinet for docking the robotic vacuum cleaner, fluidly coupling the robotic vacuum cleaner to the lint collection duct for lint removal, and/or charging the batteries of the robotic vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: Ironers are provided with spiral wrappings for the ironer roll thereof and ironer belts which are subjected to significant stress during the ironing process. This leads to settling phenomena and to warpage in the known spiral wrappings and ironer belts, whereby the ironing quality is impaired. The object of the invention is to form the spiral wrapping and/or the ironer belt from a base layer and a non-woven fabric layer assigned to this base layer on at least one side. The non-woven fabric layer is preferably connected to the base layer by needling. The base layer forms a stable three-dimensional support layer for the non-woven fabric layer, whereby the ironer belt and/or the spiral wrapping may be effectively stabilized and as a result may be used for a longer period of time without settling phenomena and warpage.

Abstract: The invention refers to a natural fiber treatment process in order to enable the fibers to be conditioned for optimal yarn production, and subsequently of base fabrics. The process comprises the stages of an alkaline treatment, bleaching and the addition of a softening agent.

Abstract: A sanitation device for an appliance is provided herein. The sanitation device includes a first housing. A sensor assembly is positioned within the housing. The sensor assembly is configured to detect humidity and temperature in the appliance. A light source is coupled to the sensor assembly where the light source emits ultraviolet light. A controller is coupled to the sensor assembly and configured to send and receive information from the sensor assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of finishing a textile to impart a shiny effect to such textile comprising the step of preparing a composition containing 2D carbon microparticles in a carrier, applying said composition to said textile and drying said textile carrying said composition. The present invention also relates to a textile, a fabric and yarn coated with the composition above. The present invention finally relates to uses of 2D carbon microparticles to provide a shiny effect on textiles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet which comprises a fibrous substrate and carbon nanotubes attached to fibers constituting the fibrous substrate. The carbon nanotubes in the sheet comprise single-walled carbon nanotubes as a main component.

Abstract: A dyeing process includes weaving patterns on a textile of nylon, CD yarn and polyester; pouring acidic dye, cationic dye and dispersive dye into a dyeing machine; adding auxiliary coloring agent, homogeneous coloring agent and coloring retardant into the dyeing machine wherein the auxiliary coloring agent is prepared by adding 1 g of acetic acid to 1 liter of water to form a solution which is adjusted to have a pH between 4 and 5; the homogeneous coloring agent is prepared by adding 1 g of homogeneous coloring agent to 0.1 kg of textile; and the color retardant is prepared by adding 1 g of sodium sulfate to 1,000 g of water; putting the textile in the dyeing machine to dye as a finished textile. Each pattern woven by a different textile material has a color corresponding to the applied dye. The color of patterns is the color of the dye applied to the patterns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for printing cellulose textile fibre material or cellulose/polyester mixed textile fibre material, characterised in that the fibre material is treated with a printing paste or printing ink containing a disperse dye of the formula wherein R1-R3 are each independently of the other hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8-alkyl or C1-C8-alkoxy, R4 denotes hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl or a group of the formula —SO2—NR6R7, wherein R6 and R7 each independently of the other denote hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, halogen, C1-C8-alkoxy or C6-C24aryl, or C6-C30aralkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy or halogen, R5 represents hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl or a radical of the formula wherein R1-R4 are as defined above.

Abstract: A textile is dyed by treating the textile with a composition containing 2D nano and/or microparticles of carbon and by dyeing the textile with a dye that is different from said carbon particles.

Abstract: Provided is a method for directed fouling of a substance onto a selected surface. Also provided is an apparatus suitable for directed fouling of a substance onto a selected surface.

Abstract: A disc-type refiner segment and a production method thereof are provided for refining lignocellulosic material, comprising providing production data of the disc-type refiner segment supplying the production data to a 3D printer; 3D printing a pattern of the disc-type refiner segment; using the pattern of the disc-type refiner segment to generate a mold of the of the disc-type refiner segment; and molding or casting the disc-type refiner segment using the mold.

Abstract: A recording medium manufacturing apparatus includes at least one material supplying section which includes a storage unit which stores a fiber-containing material containing cellulose fibers and a resin, at least one carrying body which carries the fiber-containing material which is supplied from the material supplying section, a transfer-target body onto which the fiber-containing material which is carried by the carrying body is electrostatically transferred, and an after-treatment unit which performs an after-treatment on the fiber-containing material which is electrostatically transferred onto the transfer-target body.

Abstract: A method and system for self-regulating memory of a JAVA virtual machine optimizes memory use by the JVM and by an operating system. A computer running a garbage collector extension monitors and records free committed memory of the JVM at predetermined intervals over time to define a historical record. The computer calculates an average allocation of the free committed memory in the historical record over predetermined intervals. An allocation rate is determined, wherein the allocation rate is based on the average allocation over the predetermined intervals. The computer calculates an estimated time to exhaust committed memory based on free committed heap memory and the allocation rate. Memory is recovered from the operating system if the time to exhaust committed memory is below a first predetermined threshold value and is released to the operating system when said time to exhaust committed memory is above a second predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Soft, durable and bulky tissue products comprising non-wood fibers and more particularly high yield hesperaloe pulp fibers are disclosed. The tissue products preferably comprise at least about 5 percent, by weight of the product, high yield hesperaloe pulp fiber and have relatively modest tensile strengths, such as a geometric mean tensile (GMT) greater than about 1,000 g/3?, and improved durability and cross-machine direction (CD) properties, such as a CD Stretch greater than about 10 percent. Additionally, at the foregoing tensile strengths the products are not overly stiff. For example the tissue products may have a Stiffness Index less than about 10.0.

Abstract: A railroad fastening system that includes a see-thru (transparent or translucent) rail seat assembly which allows for immediate visual feedback to assess whether that a sufficient amount of adhesive material has been applied to a crosstie during the installation of a rail seat assembly on a crosstie to ensure a long-lasting bond and a proper cant, flatness and height of a rail seat assembly.

Abstract: An artificial turf system includes a turf assembly having a turf backing and stands of artificial grass blades extending from the turf backing to form an artificial turf layer. Infill material is placed in between the blades of artificial grass and on top of the turf backing. The infill material has a composition of sand in an amount within the range of from about 80 to about 98 percent of the infill by dry bulk weight, and organic particles in an amount within the range of from about 2 to about 20 percent of the infill by dry bulk weight.

Abstract: A concrete screeding device for screeding uncured concrete placed at a support surface includes a screed head having a floating platform, a grade setting device and a vibrating member. The screed head is configured to be positioned at a start of a screeding pass and placed at a surface of placed uncured concrete. A screed moving device is operable to pull the screed head along the surface of the placed uncured concrete. While the screed head is pulled along the surface of the placed uncured concrete and fully supported at the surface of the placed uncured concrete, the floating platform floats on the surface of the placed uncured concrete and the grade setting device adjusts relative to the floating platform to establish a graded surface of the placed uncured concrete at which the vibrating member will move over and along.

Abstract: UGV bridging system includes a first end of a first elongated span of a hinged bridge structure disposed on a deployment support bracket which is secured to a UGV. A second elongated span is hingedly supported at a second end of the first elongated span opposed from the first end. A tension element applies a tension force to the first elongated span at a location intermediate the first and second ends. The tension force secures the first elongated span in a stowed position adjacent the deployment support bracket. A retention element associated with the deployment support bracket prevents the second elongated span from rotating about the hinge axis in response to a spring bias force. Deployment involves pivoting the first elongated span and concurrently releasing the second elongated span from the retention element in response to the extending.

Abstract: A lighting device may include a body including a front cavity and a back cavity, and a bottom face between the front cavity and the back cavity. The lighting device may also include multiple lights, with at least one of the lights disposed within the front cavity, and at least one of the lights disposed within the back cavity. The lighting device may additionally include a coupling device, such as a female threaded component, configured to interface directly with an attachment mechanism atop a traffic cone. The coupling device may be disposed on the bottom face of the body.

Abstract: A method for collecting garbage from a surface includes providing a motor-sweeper including a sweep broom. A rear guide is provided between the sweep broom and the collecting container extending downwards from the collecting container close to the sweep broom. The sweep broom rests with the guide assembly onto the surface, and the sweep broom is rotated in order to collect and convey the garbage into the collecting container. The rotation of the sweep broom causes the garbage to be swept forwardly and upwardly with respect to the forward motion of the motor-sweeper. In response to the bristles of the sweep broom wearing, the sweep broom is moved toward the surface and the guide assembly and the rear guide are moved towards the sweep broom so as to maintain uniform spaces between the sweep broom and the guide assembly, and the sweep broom and the rear guide.

Abstract: A fluid contaminate removal system having a module with an elongated body having frame extending from a first end to a second end; a first roller secured to the first end of the frame; a second roller secured to the second end of the frame; a belt secured to the first roller and the second roller, the belt having a plurality of wiper integral with and protruding from the belt, the belt is configured to rotate around both the first roller and the second roller; a lower shroud secured to the frame; a compartment formed between the belt and the lower shroud; a first opening formed by the lower shroud and the first end of the frame; a second opening formed by the lower shroud and the second end of the frame.

Abstract: Methods of preparing cast-in-place geopolymer piles using electrical heating wire (130) to provide heat to cure the piles are described. The heating wire (130) can be associated with a reinforcement cage (120) inserted in the pile shaft. Rod-shaped heating units comprising electrical heating wire (130) can be inserted into a pile shaft and can be reusable. Geopolymer piles with high compressive strength can be prepared from mixtures of class F fly ash and aqueous sodium hydroxide by heating the piles with the heating wire to a stable curing temperature for at least about 24 hours.

Abstract: Support apparatus are provided for secure engagement with a ground surface regardless of the slope of the ground surface. The support apparatus comprises a base portion configured and disposed for securely and removably engaging a ground surface, a support portion comprising a first end adjacently connected to the base portion and an opposite second end adjacently connected to a top portion. Preferably, the top portion comprises handle means, and the base portion comprises at least two anchors and a bridge, the bridge configured and disposed to receive and transmit a user force sufficient to drive the anchors into a ground surface. Methods of using the apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a system for raising and permanently supporting a sunken building foundation footing. The system includes a cylindrical sleeve disposed inside a hole cored through the footing from a top surface of the footing adjacent a stem wall to a bottom surface of the footing, wherein the sleeve has an inner diameter large enough for pier extensions to pass through. A bracket positioned on the top surface of the footing over the sleeve has a center hole with a diameter equal to or greater than the inner diameter of the sleeve. The system may further include a mechanical connection from the bracket to the footing configured to carry a foundation lifting force from a hydraulic ram.