Abstract: A nonwoven fabric, comprising thermoplastic fibers, a first surface side and a second surface side which is a surface side opposite to the first surface side, wherein the nonwoven fabric has outer surface fiber layers on the first surface side and the second surface side in which fibers are oriented in plane direction; and a plurality of connecting portions arranged between the outer surface fiber layer on the first surface side and the outer surface fiber layer on the second surface side, in which fibers are oriented in thickness direction of the nonwoven fabric; and part of the fibers is fused to each other between the outer surface fiber layer on the first surface side, the outer surface fiber layer on the second surface side, and the connecting portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a meltblown nonwoven in the form of a sheet-like formation with a weight per unit area of 100 to 600 g/m2 and with a density of 5 to 50 kg/m3, wherein the meltblown nonwoven (10) has at least one spacer (12), extending at least on one of the surfaces thereof and/or at least partially in the direction of the thickness of the meltblown nonwoven (10) and arranged in such a way that the meltblown nonwoven (10) has a compressibility of less than 10% when a pressure of 50 Pa is applied to its surface.

Abstract: Provided is a crimped fiber constituted of the following first component and second component, wherein the first component is a propylene-based resin composition containing a propylene-based polymer (1-A) in which a melting point (Tm-D) obtained under a specified condition exceeds 120° C. and a propylene-based polymer (1-B) satisfying the conditions that (a) a weight average molecular weight (Mw) is 10,000 to 200,000, (b) a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) is less than 4.0, and (c) a melting point (Tm-D) obtained under a specified condition is 0 to 120° C.; and the second component is a propylene-based polymer (2) in which a melt flow rate (MFR) under the foregoing measurement condition is 1 g/10 min or more and 2,000 g/10 min or less, and a melting point (Tm-D) observed under the foregoing measurement condition by using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) exceeds 120° C., or a propylene-based resin composition containing the propylene-based polymer (2).

Abstract: Turned edge fabric appliqués are produced using a first template whose perimeter corresponds to a desired shape of a finished appliqué of certain size, and a second template having a corresponding opening so that the perimeter of the first template fits in the opening with a determined gap between the templates. The perimeter of the second template corresponds to an appliqué of the desired shape but a size larger than said certain size, and the second template fits in a corresponding opening in a third template to obtain the appliqué of larger size. A fabric piece is placed by the first template into the opening in the second template, and an exposed edge of the piece projects through the gap above the first template to define a seam allowance which is ironed atop the first template. The template is then withdrawn from the opening and from the ironed seam allowance.

Abstract: An airbag textile containing a woven textile having an inner side and an outer side, a primer layer on the outer side of the textile and a gas barrier layer on the primer layer. The primer layer contains a first thermoplastic polymer and has a surface roughness and a plurality of holes extending at least partially through the thickness of the primer layer. The gas barrier layer contains a second thermoplastic polymer and at least partially fills in the surface roughness and holes of the primer layer.

Abstract: Washing machine (1) for the washing of laundry such as clothes and textiles, which washing machine comprises one or more of the flexible washing compartments, wherein each also comprises one particular washing zone(s), in which particular washing zone, also referred to as a “progressive intensity washing zone”, a flow of washing water typically containing detergents and/or one or more stain remover, is arranged to be oscillating, typically through a stacked layer of laundry or in other words “a stack of layers”, such that progressive washing is obtained essentially of the whole content of the stacked laundry.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for washing laundry of a laundry load, in particular in a washing drum (B2), carried out by at least one device (100, 200). In one example, the method includes generating steam and applying the steam to the laundry of the laundry load; producing a microemulsion by employing a detergent composition; and washing the laundry of the laundry load using a first wash liquor based on the microemulsion.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine having a cabinet supporting a washing drum adapted to receive laundry, and a washing tub external to the washing drum, and a treating agents dispenser with one or more compartments adapted to be receive treating agents. A first one of the compartments has a predefined zone configured to receive a unit dose package having a pre-measured amount of treating agent incorporated into a water-soluble pouch. The machine has a valve configured to connect to a source of pressurized water, and a water conveying line fluidly connected to the valve and having one or more outlets. The entirety of the water conveying line is water tight except for the outlets. The outlets are configured to direct a respective pressurized flow of water therethrough. At least one outlet is configured to direct a first pressurized flow of water into the first compartment towards the predefined zone.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine having a cabinet, a washing drum, a washing tub, and a dispenser having a first region with an open top configured to receive a unit dose package comprising treating agent incorporated into a water-soluble pouch. The first region has walls that converge towards a dispenser outlet that is dimensioned to hold the package within a predefined zone when the unit dose package is unbroken. A valve is provided and connected to a source of pressurized water. A water conveying line connects the valve to one or more outlets via a water-tight line, such that the outlets are configured to direct a respective pressurized flow of water therethrough. At least one of the outlets is configured to direct a respective pressurized flow of water into the first region towards the predefined zone.

Abstract: An additive dispensing system and method for dispensing wash additive from an additive reservoir of a washing machine appliance is provided. The additive dispensing system includes a tank level sensor and a Venturi pump for drawing wash additive from the additive reservoir. The method includes measuring a level of wash additive in the additive reservoir using the tank level sensor and/or the viscosity of the wash additive, determining an additive dispense rate based at least in part on the level of wash additive and/or the viscosity of the wash additive, and selectively dispensing the flow of water through the Venturi pump based at least in part on the additive dispense rate to dispense a target volume of the wash additive.

Abstract: Provided are a drying structure and a method of a laundry treatment device, and a laundry treatment device. The drying structure of a laundry treatment device includes a drying assembly, configured to generate airflow for drying; a drying air passage, configured to deliver the airflow for drying; and at least one window gasket air passage pipe, where a first end of the at least one window gasket air passage pipe is connected to the drying air passage, and a second end of the at least one window gasket air passage pipe extends into a fold groove formed by a window gasket fold, and is configured to dry the window gasket fold.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a box body, an inner tub in the box body, a device for driving the inner tub to rotate, and a water collecting device at the bottom of the inner tub. The inner tub is a water containing tub during washing/rinsing. The outer wall of the inner tub is provided with a dewatering channel communicating with the inner tub for draining water discharged from the inner tub. The water collecting device includes a water collecting cavity with an upper opening, the bottom wall of the water collecting cavity is provided with a recessed portion, and a water outlet end of the dewatering channel downwardly extends into the recessed portion. The outlet end of the dewatering channel is inserted into the recessed portion on the bottom wall of the water collecting cavity, so that water collection and drainage are facilitated.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a cabinet; a rotating tub rotatably provided in the cabinet and having a peripheral wall and/or a bottom wall provided with a water outlet; a water receiving pan provided in the cabinet and having at least a portion located below the rotating tub, the water receiving pan having a side peripheral wall extending upwards and being higher than the water outlet, and a height difference between an upper edge of the side peripheral wall of the water receiving pan and an outer bottom face of the rotating tub being less than a half of a height of the rotating tub.

Abstract: A method for detecting drain standpipe height in a washing machine appliance includes activating a drain pump such that the drain pump flows wash fluid from a tub to a drain standpipe, determining a height of the drain standpipe, and adjusting operation of the washing machine appliance in response to the determined height of the drain standpipe.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance and pumps therefore are provided. In one example aspect, a drain pump for a washing machine appliance includes features for improving pump performance and sand and debris management. The drain pump includes a pump housing and a pump body defining a pump chamber in which an impeller having a disk and blades is rotatably mounted. The pump body has a base defining a pump body recess. An outer rim of the base defines an outer periphery of the pump body recess. The disk is spaced from the outer rim so that sand and debris can be flushed from beneath the impeller. A sloped surface of the outer rim also facilitates removal of sand and debris from beneath the impeller. A labyrinth is defined beneath blades of the impeller to prevent sand and debris from entering an area between a seal and a shaft of the impeller.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance is provided including a sump for collecting wash fluid and a pump assembly fluidly coupled to the sump for urging a flow of wash fluid. The pump assembly includes a pump housing, a pump impeller, and a drive motor for selectively rotating the pump impeller. A heat pipe assembly extends between the drive motor and the flow of wash fluid to transfer thermal energy generated by the motor to the wash fluid. For example, an evaporator section of the heat pipe may be in direct contact with the drive motor and a condenser section of the heat pipe may be positioned within pump housing.

Abstract: A washing machine includes an outer tub which contains water and has an upper side opened; an inner tub; an outer tub cover which is provided in an upper side of the outer tub and has an opening that is formed so that laundry is loaded into the inner tub; a circulation pipe which guides water discharged from the outer tub; a pump which transfers water along the circulation pipe; and a spray mechanism which is provided in the outer tub cover and sprays the water guided through the circulation pipe into the inner tub, wherein the spray mechanism includes: a guide pipe which forms a guide flow path for guiding the water supplied from the circulation pipe along a circumference of the opening; and a plurality of nozzles which are disposed along the guide flow path and spray the water supplied through the guide pipe into the inner tub.

Abstract: A dryer appliance defines a vertical direction, a lateral direction, and a transverse direction. The vertical, lateral, and transverse directions are mutually perpendicular. The dryer appliance includes a cabinet extending along the transverse direction from a rear panel to a front panel, along the lateral direction from a left side panel to a right side panel, and along the vertical direction from a bottom panel to a top cover. The cabinet defines an interior volume. A drum is rotatably mounted within the interior volume of the cabinet. The drum defines a chamber for the receipt of clothes for drying. A reservoir is mounted in the cabinet at the front panel of the cabinet. The reservoir is configured for receipt of an additive. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the chamber to provide the additive from the reservoir to the chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus for treating laundry with an induction heater and controlling method thereof. In a laundry treating apparatus including an induction heater, the present invention includes a first step of setting a normal dry mode and an abnormal dry mode for controlling the induction heater with a output relatively lower than that of the normal dry mode, a second step of operating the induction heater in the normal dry mode, a third step of determining whether a dry load is a normal load or an abnormal load using at least one of a temperature of a drum and a current of a motor, and a fourth step of if the dry load is determined as the abnormal load, controlling the induction heater in the abnormal dry mode.

Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a door, and a steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a heat pump unit that is located in the cycle chamber and that is configured to circulate and condition air in the treatment chamber. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply tank that is installed in the tank installation space, that is connected to the steam unit, and that is configured to supply water to the steam unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage tank that is separably installed in the tank installation space, that is configured to store condensed water generated in at least one of the treatment chamber or the heat pump unit. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a water supply level sensor. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a drainage level sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-state temporary reinforcing material, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. The liquid-state temporary reinforcing material comprises a reinforcing material and a crystallization inhibitor; the reinforcing material is selected from molecules of any two or more of menthol, menthone, menthol ester and menthol ether, and the content of the crystallization inhibitor is less than 50 ppm. For the liquid-state temporary reinforcing material of the present invention, the menthol and the derivatives of the liquid-state temporary reinforcing material are integrally mixed together to form the composite material for temporary reinforcing, the composite material being liquid and volatilization-controllable at room temperature. Thus, the temporary reinforcing requirements for extracting cultural relics at an archaeology excavation site may be met, and the material is convenient to use.

Abstract: A natural strip or strip-based weaving or weave fabric product or a natural strip or strip-based woven product is coated and protected with a crosslinking polyvinyl acetate (XPVAc or x-PVAc) adhesive. Said adhesive is applied and cured on the exterior surfaces of said product as a first coating layer or a primer in combination with a coating layer of acrylic, alkyd, asphalt, epoxy, latex, polyurethane, silicone coatings, urethane, vinyl ester, etc. coated over the cured adhesive as a second coating layer or a topcoat. Said product is woven or fabricated with stalks, stakes, staves, stems, sticks, strands, shoots, splints, straws, strings, twigs, bark, branches, laths, leaves, rods, roots, whicker, etc. of a fiber plant, a tree, or a crop, or the combination thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a reinforced polymer concrete composition that includes a polymer concrete cured while in contact with reinforcing material with a polymer that has a backbone containing cyclohexane dimethanol (“CHDM”). The polymer concrete can include an unsaturated polymer resin (“UPR”) as a binding agent. The reinforcing material and polymer concrete mixture can be brought in contact with each other prior to the polymer concrete curing. A cross-linking agent and a free radical initiator can be inserted for triggering a reaction between the CHDM-containing polymer and the UPR. The polymer can be a polyurethane or copolyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate glycol (“PETG”).

Abstract: Floor coverings, such as modular panels or tiles, for installation on interior surfaces include an upper wear layer and a backing layer, where the backing layer includes a filler that includes concentrated carbon. The floor coverings can sequester carbon such that the resulting product has a negative carbon footprint when subjected to a Life Cycle Assessment.

Abstract: A recycled pulp that is reusable sanitary products is efficiently manufactured by recovering pulp fiber from used sanitary products containing the pulp fiber and a polymer absorbent. The method of the present invention comprises: a step applying a mechanical force to the used sanitary products in an aqueous solution containing a polyvalent metal ion or an acidic aqueous solution with a pH of 2.5 or lower and thus degrading the used sanitary products into the pulp fiber and other materials; a step separating the pulp fiber from the mixture of the pulp fiber and other materials that has been formed in the degradation step; and a step treating the pulp fiber thus separated with an ozone-containing aqueous solution with a pH of 2.5 or lower.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing microfibrillated cellulose, a particulate grinding medium suitable for use in said method, a material which wears rough, and a method for making said particulate grinding medium.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a composition being an inverse emulsion comprising cross-linked anionic, organic polymeric microparticles, said microparticles having an unswollen z-average particle size diameter of less than 0.75 ?m, wherein the organic polymeric microparticles are formed from a monomer mixture comprising (a) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, or a salt thereof; (b) an ethylenically unsaturated non-ionic monomer; and (c) from 1 to 10 mole % of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid, or a salt thereof. The invention also provides a process for preparing the composition, the use of the composition in a paper or paperboard making process and methods of making paper or paperboard employing said composition.

Abstract: An opaque paper which can withstand immersion for producing a label which is intended mainly for bottles of wines or spirits, and which is remarkable in that it is constituted by a basic paper substrate which is constituted by fibres and opacifying mineral fillers, the basic paper substrate being subjected on the front and rear faces to a surface treatment which is constituted by mineral pigments or other pigments which are associated with hydrosoluble and synthetic binders. The disclosure also relates to a label and the method for producing it from the paper.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a shaped object comprising nano cellulose alone or a composition of nano cellulose for inclusion in a paper product and process for preparation thereof. The present invention further disclosed a paper product having the shaped objects incorporated therein. The shaped objects are used as a security feature for identifying and authenticating security documents.

Abstract: A coreless roll of an absorbent sheet product such as napkins, toilet paper, towels, etc., is provided made of a spirally wound continuous web of absorbent material having a first end and a second end, wherein a coating composition comprising a nonionic cellulose ether is coated onto the second end. The coreless roll has excellent stiffness and resistance to collapsing, as well as sufficient flexibility and elasticity. Moreover, the coreless roll has excellent disintegrability in water and can be used up over its whole length. A process for the manufacture of the coreless roll is also provided.

Abstract: A grooved rail switch device (10) having a switch rail (12), the switch device having a monobloc design and comprising at least one stock rail (14), a junction rail (18) and a switch rail support (23), and the switch rail (12) and the junction rail (18) being mechanically interconnected. The switch rail (12) and the junction rail (18) merge into each other by means of a joint (20) that is S-shaped in the horizontal section.

Abstract: A rail heating head includes an enclosure and an induction coil. The induction coil is positioned within the enclosure. When in use, the enclosure is positioned adjacent a lateral portion of a train track rail. To be positioned adjacent to the head, the web, and the foot of the train track rail, a rail-bracing wall of the enclosure has a convex exterior surface and a concave interior surface. The induction coil has a concave shape and is pressed against the concave interior surface. Thus, the induction coil can induce eddy current magnetic fields in the head, the web, and the foot maximizing surface area. The larger surface area results in molecules in a large area being activated and leads to more heat. An eddy current deflecting magnetic shield further directs magnetic fields towards the train track rail.

Abstract: A safety system for use along a longitudinal edge of an existing lane of a roadway includes a plurality of pre-formed ramp sections. Each of the ramp sections includes an upright wall configured to be positioned against the longitudinal edge of the existing lane. Each of the ramp sections further includes a top horizontal surface extending laterally outward from the upright wall to an outer edge. The top horizontal surface is positionable adjacent and substantially parallel to a surface of the existing lane when the upright wall is positioned against the longitudinal edge of the existing lane. Each of the ramp sections further includes a ramp surface sloped downward and laterally outward from the outer edge of the top horizontal surface to a terminal edge.

Abstract: A dowel basket includes a metal frame with a plurality of non-metallic dowel bars having weld members secured to the dowel bars and welded to the metal frame. The dowel basket may provide wherein the weld members include weldable metal though pins extending through through-holes provided on opposed ends of each dowel bar and welded to loop wires of the metal frame, or weldable metal caps on opposed ends of each dowel bar welded to the metal frame, or weldable metal caps with at least one lug on opposed ends of each dowel bar welded to the metal frame. A method of forming a dowel basket including a metal frame with a plurality of non-metallic dowel bars comprises the steps of securing weld members to opposed ends of each of the dowel bars and welding each of the dowel bars to the metal frame via the weld members.

Abstract: A sub-irrigation system includes a special water distribution assembly that is able to rapidly disperse water underneath a court surface. The system has a water distribution assembly with a water channel and permeable fabric covering. The system also includes an electronic control system to monitor and maintain a desired moisture content of a court. Inevitable variations resulting from manual and gravity fed water control only are moderated or eliminated by the automatic control herein.

Abstract: A system is provided for determining a volume of material milled, or a surface area milled, by a construction machine having a milling drum. The volume of material milled is determined as a function of a cross-sectional area of material to be milled in front of the milling drum and a distance traveled by the construction machine while actively milling. The cross-sectional area is determined in part by direct machine observation of one or more profile characteristics of a ground surface in front of the milling drum. The surface area milled is determined as a function of the width of the area to be milled in front of the milling drum and a distance traveled by the construction machine while actively milling.

Abstract: A weight-limiting roadblock device according to the present invention includes a body, wherein the body is provided with a weight detection device, the weight detection device includes a push rod, and the left side of the weight detection device is also provided with an overweight warning device. The overweight warning device includes a railing. The present invention is provided with a putter to detect moving vehicles to avoid the loss of electrical energy caused by the use of sensors. The device also has a roadblock to intercept vehicles that forcibly break through the railings and prevent illegal vehicles from forcibly passing through. The left side of the roadblock is also equipped with an elastic baffle to protect the vehicle being intercepted to prevent safety accidents such as rollover due to interception. This device has accurate measurement, obvious interception effect, and no hidden dangers. It is suitable for many Kind of traffic intersection.

Abstract: A mobile vehicle barrier includes a base portion and an upward-extending portion. The center of gravity of the mobile vehicle barrier is located in the upward-extending portion. Moreover, the upward-extending portion is spaced apart from a longitudinal edge of the base portion. This way, when a vehicle drives onto the vehicle barrier, the vehicle barrier may be tipped over in the direction of movement of the vehicle, and the vehicle jacks itself up on the tipped-over vehicle barrier.

Abstract: The invention discloses a smart partition fence which can prevent pedestrians from overturning automatically. It includes a base, and a shaking device is arranged in the upper end surface of the base. A rocker cavity, a rocker is arranged in the rocker cavity, a limit slot is provided through the rocker, and a limit rod is slidably arranged in the limit slot, and a transmission device is arranged inside and below the base, The upper end of the base is provided with an inflatable device. The present invention can effectively separate the flow of people or traffic, and automatically start when a pedestrian tries to climb over the guardrail, so that the pedestrian cannot climb the borrowing force with a gentle operation, and It can prevent pedestrians from crossing the fence to cause traffic jams or even traffic safety accidents, improve the safety of traffic roads, and automatically stop when no one is crossing, saving environmental protection.

Abstract: A barrier system (100) includes first and second barrier segments (102) connected to one another such that crash energy is absorbed. The connection between the segments includes a pair of wedge-shaped connectors (202) disposed between angled faces (118) formed at the opposing ends of the segments. Elastic pads (700) are sandwiched between the respective segment faces and connectors (202).

Abstract: Fence comprising at least a first and a second fence module (1), wherein said fence modules (1) comprise a base (2) with a receptacle for a substance, wherein the first fence module (1) comprises a first connecting element (3a) with an upright passage (4a), the second fence module (1) comprises a second connecting element (3b) with an upright passage (4b), and the fence comprises a connecting rod (5) for extending through both said passages (4a, 4b) to connect the fence modules (1) to each other, and in that in a connected state of the fence modules (1), these fence modules (1) can occupy at least two positions with regard to each other, being a first position where the distance between the said passages (4a, 4b) along the connecting rod (5) is minimal and a second position where the distance between the said passages (4a, 4b) along the connecting rod (5) is maximal.

Abstract: A down pressure plow system with a float function is disclosed for use in a vehicle. The plow system includes a plow frame assembly and a plow blade carried by the plow blade assembly. An actuator is configured to move the plow blade up and down. A down pressure linkage is coupled to the plow frame assembly. The down pressure linkage applies a downward force to the plow blade upon actuating the actuator to move the plow blade and simultaneously allows the plow blade to move upward upon an upward force being applied to the plow blade.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve hydraulic systems and methods for altering a flow of a body of water, such as a river, channel, and/or other flowing or uncontained bodies of water. In one aspect, a hydraulic system provides a velocity barrier for the impedance of aquatic organism migration. More particularly, the velocity barrier may be adapted based on the swimming capabilities of one or more aquatic organisms to impede migration. The aquatic organism may be one or more species of fish, such as species sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus). The example implementations shown and described herein reference the restriction of the sea lamprey. However, it will be appreciated that other aquatic organisms could be restricted by the presently disclosed technology, for example, with different hydraulic targets depending on swimming capabilities.

Abstract: A migratory fish passage arrangement arranges water flow past an obstacle upstream of the water's natural flow direction, and includes a hydraulic flow arrangement with a first intake tube from upstream of the dam from an intake point to a location downstream of the dam to a feeding point, where a fish gate allows fish to enter into an elevation tube, to enter from the feeding point in the water in the elevation tube to be transported in the elevation tube to an outlet upstream of the dam. The intake point is higher than the outlet. Also disclosed is a system to guide a migratory fish to pass a dam that includes the migratory fish passage arrangement and additionally a siphon tube from an upstream location with respect to the dam to a downstream location with respect to the dam to constitute a migratory fish return route.

Abstract: A method includes receiving first information indicative of a location of a perimeter of a worksite surface, and receiving second information indicative of compaction requirements specific to the worksite surface. The method also includes generating a compaction plan based at least partly on the first and second information. Such a compaction plan includes a travel path for a compaction machine. In such a method, the travel path is substantially within the perimeter of the worksite surface. The method also includes causing at least part of the travel path to be displayed via a control interface of the compaction machine. The method further includes receiving an input indicative of approval of the travel path, and controlling operation of the compaction machine on the worksite surface, in accordance with the compaction plan, based at least partly on receiving the input.

Abstract: A machine for driving a pair of screw anchors at substantially the same time. An attachment supports a pair of independent drive assemblies. Each assembly consists of a rotary driver and tool driver that moves along respective driving arms to independently drive a pair of screw anchors into supporting ground at different angles. Each assembly may move with respect to the machine independently to drive anchors into the ground in overlapping time, or both may rotate at once to drive anchors into the ground sequentially.

Abstract: An end frame includes a guide having a channel therethrough for receiving a sheet piling and a pair of hangers for hanging the end frame from a spreader of a trench shield. The end frame hangs from the spreader and bears against the adjacent ends of the sidewalls of the trench shield to provide a channel through which sheet piling can be inserted and stabilized as the sheet piling is driven into the soil adjacent to the end of the trench shield. The sheet piling and the end frame prevent unwanted cave-ins of soil into the workspace between the sidewalls of the trench shield without imparting unwanted buckling forces to the midsection of the spreader from which the end frame hangs. The hangers may be rigidly coupled to the guide or they may be coupled to the guide through chains, cables, straps or through pivoting linkages.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, methods and techniques for generating preferred concrete block products are provided. The methods and techniques involve providing addition of color to selected section within the blocks (1), as described herein, to generate enhancement effects. Typical applications involve spray applications for color pigment to visually distinct sections of the block (1) on one or more decorative surfaces.

Abstract: A manhole assembly including a base, riser, and cap. The base having an upper surface forming a bench, a bottom surface, and a radially outward surface with penetrations there through; and a radial spigot in the radially outward upper edge of the base. The base having a corrosive-resistant layer covering the channels, bench, and radial spigot. Also disclosed is a riser comprised of a corrosive-resistant polymer pipe having a radially outward surface, an inner surface and a bottom surface in contact with, supported by, and sealed to the radial spigot. The cap having a radial spigot, and access hole; the radial spigot in the radially outward bottom edge of the cap resting upon and sealed to an upper edge of the riser. The radially outward surface of the cap and base are aligned with the radially outward surface of the riser.

Abstract: A concrete slab underlayment product is used at an excavation area at which a concrete foundation slab is to be poured. The underlayment combines a vapour barrier layer with a set of foam insulation bodies. The vapour barrier layer spans fully over the entire set of foam insulation bodies, which are spaced apart from one another at least at lower ends thereof opposite the vapour barrier layer. This leaves drainage/air spaces open between the foam insulation bodies when laid in an installed position atop the floor of an excavated area. In use under a concrete slab, the vapour barrier layer forms a gas and moisture barrier, and the foam insulation bodies and the drainage/air spaces therebetween form a combination of void spaces, drainage channels and insulation blocks between the concrete slab and the floor of the excavation area.