Abstract: A deflaker plate for a deflaker machine may include a substrate and a plurality of teeth extending from the substrate, wherein a specified number of teeth of the plurality of teeth have a serrated face.

Abstract: A paper pulp pressure apparatus includes a body casing having a pipe member and a leg member. The leg member extends diagonally from the pipe member. The pipe member includes an input end for receiving unfiltered fluid and an output end for outputting filtered fluid. The leg member includes a basket for receiving the unfiltered fluid from the input end. The basket includes a cavity which receives a rotor. The leg member includes a drain outlet which is in fluid communication with the cavity of the basket so as to receive contaminants from the unfiltered fluid unable to pass through a filtering media included in the basket.

Abstract: An object is to provide a paper barrier material resistant to fractures due to water vapor expansion when heated. As a solution, a paper barrier material is provided, which is characterized in that it comprises a gas barrier layer, a seal layer, a paper base material, and a pigment coating layer, being stacked in this order, wherein the laminate consisting only of the paper base material and pigment coating layer has an air permeation resistance of 2,500 seconds or lower as measured based on JAPAN TAPPI No. 5-2: 2000.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain paper enhancing compositions, typically aqueous compositions, for use in the manufacture and coating of paper, and paper products. The paper enhancing compositions provide certain paper processing advantages and distinct final paper product characteristics. The present invention further provides carbonate enhancing composition useful for preparing enhanced carbonate compositions used in the paper manufacturing processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a press-heating gas grafting hydrophobization apparatus, and a hot water-resistant paper and an oil-absorbing paper manufactured using the press-heating gas grafting hydrophobization apparatus. In the press-heating gas grafting hydrophobization apparatus according to the present invention, since a non-air-permeable dryer belt is provided surrounding and pressing a drying roller to prevent dissipation from a base material of a fatty acid chloride vaporized by the drying roller, the press-heating gas grafting hydrophobization apparatus has an advantage of improving efficiency of a gas grafting reaction. Therefore, by using the press-heating gas grafting hydrophobization apparatus according to the present invention, the reaction amount of fatty acid chloride per unit area can be remarkably improved.

Abstract: Disclosed are single ply creped webs and products made therewith. The webs and products are generally durable, flexible In and highly dispersible. For example, the creped single ply tissue products have a Slosh time less than 1 minute, and more preferably less than about 30 seconds, and a wet cross-machine direction (CD) tensile strength greater than about 100 g/3?. The foregoing properties are achieved even in those instances where the products comprise a latex binder disposed on an outer surface. For example, the tissue products may be produced by a print crepe process that disposes a non-crosslinked latex binder on at least one of the product's outer surfaces.

Abstract: A method for producing an artificial turf fiber, comprising: preparing a core polymer mixture from a core polymer and a thread polymer forming beads within the core polymer; coextruding the core polymer mixture with a cladding polymer component into a monofilament, the core polymer mixture forming a cylindrical core, The cladding polymer component forming a cladding encompassing the core with a non-circular profile; quenching the monofilament; reheating the quenched monofilament; stretching the reheated monofilament to deform the beads into threadlike regions; and providing one or more of the stretched monofilaments as the artificial turf fiber.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides various advancements for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing. The present disclosure includes methods for the utilization of mobile and automated processing apparatus and may include examples of sealcoating operations. In some examples, omnidirectional drive systems such as Mecanum wheels may create novel operational aspects. Artificial intelligence techniques may enhance operations and may be used to create model for the processing apparatus.

Abstract: An RPM installer for automatically aligning an RPM dispenser assembly and an adhesive dispenser over a marker location on a roadway and installing an RPM marker at the marker location. The RPM installer comprises a mounting assembly, a sliding assembly, the RPM dispenser assembly and the adhesive dispenser. The mounting assembly is configured to attach to a vehicle. The RPM installer comprises a forward movement direction aligned with a forward moving direction of the vehicle. The RPM installer comprises a front side associated with the forward movement direction, a rear side, an interior side adjacent with the vehicle, and an exterior side. The sliding assembly is configured attach to and selectively slide relative to the mounting assembly in directions substantially aligned with the forward movement direction. The RPM dispenser assembly and the adhesive dispenser are mounted to a portion of the sliding assembly.

Abstract: The present application discloses a vehicle rescue device, a rescue plate and a support plate, and relates to the field of cross-country equipment. The vehicle rescue device includes a first rescue plate and a second rescue plate, at least one end of the first rescue plate is provided with a first connecting portion, at least one end of the second rescue plate is provided with a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is detachably connected with the second connecting portion.

Abstract: Safety end piece mounted in the front end of metal road barriers, wherein the end piece is frontally provided with a sliding support with blades that, when hit by an out of control vehicle, is capable of moving towards a beam of laminated wood and interfering with the blades with the structure of the beam, in such a way that the interference determines a progressive reduction of the forward traveling speed of the sliding support and absorbs the energy of the impact discharged by the out of control vehicle against the sliding support.

Abstract: A sorbent-based oil skimmer is configured to collect oil from an oil layer and passively deposit the oil in an encasing, where the oil can be continuously or periodically removed. The oil skimmer includes an encasing and a sponge that is partially enclosed within the encasing. The sponge has a top sheet in contact with the oil layer and a shell connected to the top sheet, where the shell extends into the encasing. Oil collected by the top sheet is conveyed through the shell, where it is deposited into the encasing under the force of gravity. In some applications, the sponge is manufactured from a silicone-based polymer that has been impregnated with carbonaceous material. The skimmer may optionally include counterweights, ballast tanks, buoyancy adjustment systems and propulsion modules.

Abstract: A sea surface oil recovery device is provided, which comprises a storage cabin, an oil-water separation system and an oil-water collection system arranged on the storage cabin. The storage cabin is provided with an oil storage cabin, a water storage cabin, a separation cabin and a gas storage cabin which are separated from each other, and the storage cabin is provided with a water pipe for connecting the water storage cabin with the outside of the storage cabin. The oil-water separation system comprises a molecular semipermeable membrane for separating oil and water and a water suction pipe, wherein the molecular semipermeable membrane is arranged between the separation cabin and the water storage tank and connects the separation cabin with the water storage tank; the water suction pipe is arranged between the oil storage cabin and the separation cabin and connects the oil storage tank with each other.

Abstract: The subject matter relates to a method and an apparatus for vibrating-in a foundation into a building ground by initiating vibrations generated by means of a vibrating device attached to the foundation, the vibrations causing liquefaction of the building ground so that the foundation penetrates the building ground.

Abstract: A multi-coupler of a work vehicle includes a first portion and a cover. The first portion has a coupling surface. The first hydraulic connector is arranged on the coupling surface. The cover is movable between a first position in which the cover covers the coupling surface and a second position in which the coupling surface is uncovered by cover. The cover has a cover shell defining an interior cavity. The cover also includes an insert received into the interior cavity of the cover shell. The insert is operable to absorb a fluid that escapes from the first hydraulic connector.

Abstract: A vision-based sensor system is provided for heavy equipment or other machinery that determines the pose or position of the blade with respect to the heavy equipment vehicle where the sensor system comprises a vision-based blade position system having an image acquisition device and vision system processor.

Abstract: An earth moving implement for forming a ditch when towed across ground includes a frame, a tow arm connecting the frame to a towing vehicle, wheels supporting the frame for rolling movement along the ground, and a blade assembly comprising a plurality of earth moving blades. The blades include two main blades arranged to be configured to extend rearwardly in opposing lateral directions from a blade apex of the blade assembly such that the earth moving blades diverge rearwardly from the blade apex, and two outer blades supported on the main blades respectively. The orientation of the outer blades relative to the main blades and of the main blades relative to the frame can all be adjusted while the bottom cutting edges remain level with one another to readily vary cutting width and the lateral direction of earth movement by the blade assembly as desired.

Abstract: Hydro excavation vacuum apparatus that process spoil material onboard the apparatus by separating water from the cut earthen material are disclosed.

Abstract: A control system for an excavator, the excavator comprising a movable arm, a movable excavator thumb and a tiltrotator attached to the arm, the tiltrotator being arranged to hold an auxiliary tool which is rotatable and/or tiltable by means of the tiltrotator. The control system is arranged to control the tiltrotator to rotate and/or tilt the auxiliary tool between a plurality of first positions and at least one second position. The excavator thumb is movable between at least one rest position and a plurality of work positions. The auxiliary tool is arranged to cooperate with the excavator thumb when the auxiliary tool is positioned in any of the at least one second position and when the excavator thumb is positioned in any of the plurality of work positions. The control system comprises a first blocker arranged to block the movement of the excavator thumb when the auxiliary tool is positioned in any of the plurality of first positions.

Abstract: A machine operating on a work surface includes a boom member, a feed assembly, a work device, a movable carrier including a lower structure and an upper structure movably coupled with the lower structure, and an actuator assembly adapted to move the upper structure relative to the lower structure. The machine also includes a sensor module configured to generate a first signal indicative of a first pitch angle. The machine further includes a control module configured to receive the first signal indicative of the first pitch angle. The control module is also configured to generate a second signal for controlling a movement of the actuator assembly based on the first signal. The control module is further configured to transmit the second signal to the actuator assembly in order to move the upper structure by a second pitch angle.

Abstract: A drive for a work machine includes a computer configured to control a first electric motor for driving vehicle wheels and a second electric motor for driving a work attachment. The computer is configured to process signals which correspond to control of a movement of a lifting mechanism of the work attachment or a bucket of the work attachment. The computer is further configured to process a signal which corresponds to a position of an accelerator pedal. The first electric motor and the second electric motor are configured to be controlled separately from each another, and control of the second electric motor takes place according to the control of the movement of the work attachment.

Abstract: A working machine includes a prime mover, a rotation-speed operation actuator, a rotation detector, a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic unit, an operation valve capable of changing a pilot pressure of a pilot fluid supplied from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic unit in accordance with an operation of an operation member, an actuation valve operating in accordance with a control signal and capable of changing a primary pressure as the pilot pressure of the pilot fluid supplied from the hydraulic pump to the operation valve, and a controller that outputs the control signal based on a difference between target and actual rotation speeds to the actuation valve to control an opening thereof. The controller has a mode including calculating the control signal based on the difference, correcting the calculated control signal, and increasing or decreasing a target primary pressure value set in accordance with the control signal.

Abstract: Provided is a wheel loader capable of automatically decreasing vehicle speed without making an operator feel discomfort during a loading operation. A wheel loader 1 mounted with a torque converter type traveling drive system comprises a controller 5 configured to control shifting of a transmission 32. When a vehicle body travels forward at vehicle speed corresponding to a second speed stage set greater by one speed stage than the lowest speed stage of the transmission 32 while operating the lift arm 21 upwardly, the controller 5 sets, as a gear ratio of the transmission 32, an intermediate gear ratio between a gear ratio corresponding to the second speed stage and a gear ratio corresponding to a first speed stage, and outputs a signal for selecting a combination of a plurality of gears corresponding to the set gear ratio to each first to fifth solenoid control valves 32A to 32E.

Abstract: A working machine includes a prime mover, a traveling pump to be driven by the prime mover to output operation fluid, a traveling motor to be driven by the operation fluid outputted from the traveling pump and to change a motor speed between a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed, a machine body on which the prime mover, the traveling pump, and the traveling motor are arranged, a traveling switching valve to be switched between a first state allowing the traveling motor to rotate at the first speed and a second state allowing the traveling motor to rotate at the second speed, and a controller to reduce a revolving speed of the prime mover based on a traveling condition of the machine body in switching the traveling switching valve between an accelerating state to switch the traveling switching valve from the first state to the second state and a decelerating state to switch the traveling switching valve from the second state to the first state.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a working machine includes: a first hydraulic pump; a first hydraulic device; a hydraulic fluid tank; a first discharge fluid passage to allow hydraulic fluid discharged from the first hydraulic device to flow into the tank; a second hydraulic pump to suck fluid from the tank through a suction fluid passage; a second hydraulic device in which difference between flow rate of fluid from the second hydraulic pump device and that of discharged fluid changes according to actuation; a second discharge fluid passage connected to a suction port of the first hydraulic pump and allowing fluid discharged from the second hydraulic device to flow into the first hydraulic pump; a connecting fluid passage branching from the second discharge fluid passage and connected to the suction fluid passage between the tank and the second hydraulic pump; a supplier to supply fluid to the second discharge fluid passage.

Abstract: A state data acquisition unit acquires state data indicating a state of a work machine at a plurality of times. A work determination unit determines a classification of a work of the work machine for each of the plurality of times based on the acquired state data. A period determination unit determines a start point and an end point of a period related to a predetermined classification among determined classifications of works. An index-value determination unit obtains an index value of the state of the work machine from the start point to the end point.

Abstract: A wear member includes a body defining an exterior with an outside perimeter, an interior aperture with an at least partially interior polygonal perimeter, and at least one fastener receiving hole extending from the exterior to the interior aperture. The exterior lacks any large openings to limit the risk of material packing.

Abstract: Water generation systems and methods of generating water from air are disclosed herein. Systems for generating water from air can comprise a solar thermal unit comprising a hygroscopic material, composite or assembly configured to capture water vapor from air during a loading cycle and release water vapor to a working fluid during an unloading cycle. Water generation systems can further include a condenser for condensing water vapor from the working fluid to produce water. Methods for generating water from air disclosed herein can comprise receiving a system operational parameter from a loading and/or unloading cycle. Methods of operation can also include determining a loading and/or unloading system operational setpoint based on the system operational parameter. During a loading cycle, the method includes flowing ambient air through the hygroscopic material, composite or assembly to capture water vapor from air.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining leaks in a water distribution system using water devices within buildings. Pressure readings over time from two or more water devices. Egress readings and possibly other noise are removed from the pressure readings to isolate signals for leaks from outside of the buildings. Using the isolated signals, the location of the leak in the water distribution system can be approximated.

Abstract: A device of the invention comprises piping for carrying liquid such as potable water within a piping network of a building, at least two control valves, a pressure transducer to measure water pressure in the piping, a flowmeter to measure water flow and a controller to control opening and closing of the control valves based on sensed pressure and measured waterflow. The controller has a processor with preprogrammed instructions for controlling conditions under which the control valves are opened and closed by command from said controller. Two programmable modes for control are provided for use in a building under construction; a rough-in operation and a normal water-on operation. Both modes have respective leak prevention logic in the controller enabling automatic operation of the control valves for effective leak prevention. The device may be employed within a communications network in which remote computers and mobile communication devices may observe and/or control operation of the device.

Abstract: A faucet having a base that is mountable to a support, a spout moveably coupled to the base and having an outlet for dispensing water, and a valve that controls a flow of water to an outlet, where the valve is opened in response to the spout being moved relative to the base to a first position, and the valve is closed in response to the spout being moved relative to the base from the first position toward a second position.

Abstract: A pivotable spray head for connection to a faucet for expelling water is described herein. The spray head includes a spray head top portion having an inlet to receive water from the faucet and a spray head bottom portion having an outlet to expel water. The spray head further includes a pivoting joint mechanism structured to pivot the spray head relative to the faucet about a pivot axis.

Abstract: A pot filler including a metered dispense input device for dispensing of predetermined volumes of water. The pot filler illustratively includes an electrically operable valve operably coupled to a metered dispense input unit, and a control module configured to control operation of the electrically operable valve.

Abstract: An automatic drain system may comprise a drain including a neck defining a drain orifice and a flange extending from the neck. A liquid detection sensor is located on at least one of the neck or the flange. A sink assembly may comprise a sink basin and the drain located in a sink opening formed in the sink basin.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a centralized treatment device for kitchen waste. The centralized treatment device includes an upper box, an outer cover, a pulverizer, an inner cover, a filter press, a drying granulator, a lower box, an electrolysis device, a hanging basket, a material box, an exhaust fan, and a linkage mechanism. Smashed kitchen waste is subjected to solid-liquid separation by the filter press. Filter residues enter the drying granulator to be partially carbonized, and partially carbonized filter residues and mixed powder treatment agent form solid residue particles. The solid residue particles degrade and adsorb pollutants in the water after being activated by an acidic solution. Meanwhile, accumulated water-absorbing solid residue particles help to degrade the pollutants in the water through the electrolysis device. A separation area is configured to separate oil and discharge the oil separately.

Abstract: A waste collection and disposal unit including a tank, a float-switch sensing system, and a grinder pump. The tank contains a contoured and sloping floor, a front section, a back section, two side sections and a one-piece lid, which is securable onto the other sections of the tank. The floor slopes downwardly from below the float-switch sensing system to below the grinder pump at an angle of at least about 5 degrees and is contoured in a downward curved arc between the front and back sections of the tank.

Abstract: A dual water-vessel flush structure and a pressure-assisted toilet flush system are disclosed. The dual water-vessel flush structure includes first and second vessels and a communicating pipe. The first vessel at an upper part thereof is provided with a water supplement hole and an air supplement hole. The second vessel at a lower part thereof is provided with a water outlet. The first and second vessels are mutually communicated at bottoms of laterals thereof through the communicating pipe. The pressure-assisted toilet flush system includes a dual water-vessel flush structure, a water-air supplement mechanism, a water drainage mechanism, and a control mechanism. The water supplement hole and the air supplement hole both lead to the first vessel through the water-air supplement mechanism. The water drainage mechanism is configured at the water outlet and interacts with the control mechanism.

Abstract: A drain assembly comprises a drain pan, a trim member, and a drain cover. The drain pan has a base and a pan sidewall, and the trim member has a trim sidewall. The pan sidewall, at least a portion of the upper surface of the base, and the trim sidewall define a drain channel therebetween. The drain cover defines a plurality of apertures and is positionable above the drain pan. The trim member is configured to transition between a first position and a second position. In the first position of the trim member, the drain channel has a first width that extends in a transverse direction. In the second position of the trim member, the drain channel has a second width that extends in the transverse direction. The first width is different than the second width.

Abstract: A feed mechanism for use with a drain cleaner includes a frame configured to be coupled to the drain cleaner. The frame including a cable passage defining a cable axis. The feed mechanism includes a plurality of rollers including a translatable roller. Each roller defines a roller axis. The translatable roller is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The feed mechanism includes a mode selection member coupled to the frame and moveable between a first position in which each roller axis is parallel to the cable axis and the plurality of rollers are configured to spin the cable about the cable axis, and a second position in which each roller axis is non-parallel to the cable axis and the plurality of rollers are configured to move the cable in a first direction along the cable axis.

Abstract: A method and an arrangement for supporting a first beam between a first support structure and a second support structure in a building frame structure. The method includes securing the first beam to a first console against movement along the first console by means of a mechanical joint between the first console and the first beam, and the first console at a location between the beam supporting surface of the first console and the mechanical joint with a deforming section having increased deformability compared to the deformability of the first console at the beam supporting surface by reduced material dimensions in said deforming section of the first console compared to the material dimensions of the first console at the beam supporting surface.

Abstract: A slide clip includes a first plate and a second plate coupled at a juncture. The first plate and the second plate form an angle at the juncture. The second plate has a first elongated slot, a second elongated slot, and a third elongated slot, each extending parallel with the juncture. The first elongated slot and the second elongated slot are each offset from the juncture a first distance. The third elongated slot is offset from the juncture a second distance that is greater than the first distance.

Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a blast resistant shelter is assembled. The blast resistant shelter includes first and second structural members, a third structural member coupled to the first and second structural members, a first airway adjacent the third structural member, and a first blast panel pivotably mounted to the third structural member and adapted to pivot thereabout in response to a blast wave. In a first configuration, the first blast panel is detachably connected to a first portion of the blast resistant shelter and prevented from pivoting about the third structural member so that the first blast panel obstructs air flow through the first airway. In a second configuration, in response to the blast wave, the first blast panel is detached from the first portion of the blast resistant shelter and permitted to pivot about the third structural member to permit air flow through the first airway.

Abstract: An insulation product may include an insulation material. The insulation material may include at least one material selected from the group consisting of nonwoven insulation, aerogel insulation, mineral insulation, and foam insulation. The insulation material may include a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end. The first end may include a protrusion. At least a portion of the protrusion may widen in a direction opposite the second end. The second end may define a cutout that substantially matches a size and shape of the protrusion. The cutout and the protrusion may be aligned with one another along a length of the insulation material.

Abstract: A soft boundary structure is implemented using a resonator structure capable of receiving sound or vibration, establishing resonance coupled with received sound or vibration, and creating a reflection with a pi phase factor. A soft boundary is located on or closely adjacent the resonator structure. The soft boundary cooperates with the resonator structure to attenuate the sound or vibration.

Abstract: A modular building includes at least one outer wall that includes at least first and second panels aligned end to end at a panel joint. Each panel includes first planks forming a part of the outer wall of the building and second planks forming a first decorative wall fixed to the outer wall. The decorative wall extends substantially perpendicular to the outer wall and terminates beyond the first planks on at least one side of the panel. The space between the first decorative wall of the panel and an adjacent decorative wall of a second panel accommodates a shelving unit or a joint cover strip that covers the panel joint.

Abstract: Fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material. The fire-retardant material can be attached to compressible backer rods inserted within deflection gaps in the wall systems such that the fire-retardant material expands and seals gaps and/or areas between the tracks and wall components such as ceilings, floors, and drywall. Various assemblies and methods can be used to cover the deflection gap.

Abstract: A containment system may include four different widths of panel assemblies, at least four different types of corner assemblies, various types of door assemblies, multiple types of three-way corners or ‘T’ intersections, multiple types of exhaust panel assemblies, multiple types of wall seal assemblies, and other components that form a modular system capable of adapting to various configurations using a minimal number of fasteners, brackets, and/or clamps. Each panel assembly includes a lower assembly, an upper assembly slideably attached to the lower assembly, at least one adjustment mechanism that interfaces with both the lower assembly and the upper assembly, and a sealing member extending between the upper assembly and the lower assembly.

Abstract: Foam wall structures and methods for making them are described. The wall structures include a frame, a foam panel overlying a front surface of the frame, and a polyurethane foam layer disposed in a cavity of the wall structure. The polyurethane foam layer has a density, as determined by ASTM D1622-14, of at least 44 kg/m3(2.75 lb/ft3) and exhibits ASTM E84-16 Class A flame spread and smoke development characteristics. The polyurethane foam layer is the cured reaction product of a polyurethane foam-forming composition that includes a polyisocyanate, an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality of greater than 2.5 and an OH number of at least 300 mg KOH/g, which is present in an amount of at least 50% by weight, based on the total weight of the polyurethane foam-forming composition less the weight of the polyisocyanate, a catalyst, and a blowing agent composition. The blowing agent composition includes water and a hydrofluoroolefin.

Abstract: A modular space frame support system comprises an upper frame comprising a plurality of joists interconnected with a plurality of interconnection structures; a lower frame comprising a plurality of joists or chords interconnected with a plurality of interconnection structures; at least two interconnection structure brackets, wherein a first of the at least two interconnection structure brackets is connected to one of the plurality of interconnection structures of the upper frame and a second of the at least two interconnection structure brackets is connected to one of the plurality of interconnection structures of the lower frame, each interconnection structure bracket comprising a hollow tubular section, and at least one chord-engaging structure; and at least one chord secured at a first end to the first of the at least two interconnection structure brackets and at a second end to the second of the at least two interconnection structure brackets.

Abstract: A brace assembly can include a structural member including a sidewall; and a bracket including a baseplate defining a slot extending from an open end to a closed end, the baseplate defining at least one baseplate hinge hole at the open end; a clamp including a jaw member and a tightening member, the jaw member and the tightening member engaging the sidewall to couple the structural member to the bracket, the jaw member defining a clamp hinge hole; and a hinge pin engaging the at least one baseplate hinge hole and the clamp hinge hole.