Method for reinforcing lengthened hollow body of structure of motor vehicle i.e. car, involves placing wood core at inner side of hollow body by utilizing opened end of body, where length of wood core is equal to length of body

Procédé pour renforcer un corps creux allongé (1) de la structure d'un véhicule automobile, ce corps creux (1) ayant une section transversale sensiblement constante et étant ouvert à au moins l'une de ses deux extrémités opposées (1a, 1b), ce procédé étant caractérisé en ce qu'on engage à l'intérieur du corps creux (1) par son extrémité ouverte, une âme en bois (2) dont la longueur est sensiblement égale à la longueur du corps creux (1 ).

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THIN FILM ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE

PHA. 21.215 5 A thin film DC operable electroluminescent device of increased life and improved properties is disclosed. The device employs a thin film of a manganese activated zinc sulfoselenide luminescent material and a layer of yttrium oxide positioned between the luminescent material and a reflective electrode.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A RUPTURE WITHIN A STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD

Lead-bismuth type nuclear powered submarine for e.g. producing electricity, has noncryogenic cyclotron controlling energy amplifier, and electricity production system producing electricity for supplying to electric network exterior to ship

La présente invention concerne un système naval, notamment sous-marin (1), comportant : - un accélérateur de particules, - un amplificateur d'énergie piloté par l'accélérateur de particules, - un système de production d'électricité à partir de l'énergie produite par l'amplificateur, notamment en vue d'alimenter un réseau électrique extérieur au navire et/ou une unité de dépollution ou de dessalement d'eau.

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METHOD FOR REINFORCING a HOLLOW BODY STRUCTURE Of a MOTOR VEHICLE LENGTHENS AND CONVEYS TEAM Of SUCH a HOLLOW BODY.

HOUSE OF ROOF FORMS BY TWO CROSS ARCHES AND VEHICLE EQUIPS With SUCH a HOUSE.

Roof for use in vehicle i.e. automobile vehicle, has roof transformation unit transforming roof between short configuration and long configuration for displacement of upper module with respect to lower module

L'invention concerne un toit (1) destiné à équipé un véhicule comprenant un pavillon (2) et une lunette (3) arrière, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un module supérieur (10) de toit et au moins un module inférieur (20) de toit reliés entre eux par des moyens de transformation du toit entre une configuration courte et une configuration longue, rendant apte le déplacement du module supérieur (10) par rapport au module inférieur (20) de toit. L'invention concerne aussi un véhicule équipé d'un tel toit, le véhicule étant un coupé et/ou un cabriolet à deux ou au moins quatre places.

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MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR OF TRANSFORMABLE THE STATION-WAGON TYPE IN THE CONVERTIBLE.

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ROOF AND VARIABLY SIZED VEHICLE DRIVER.

PROCEEDED OF LASER CLEANING FOR ALL CYLINDERS USE IN PRINTING WORKS AND DEVICES IMPLEMENTING the KNOWN AS PROCESS

PROCEEDED With ANALYSIS OF the THERMAL BEHAVIOR Of a CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEM ASSOCIATES.

Procédé d'analyse du comportement thermique d'une construction (1) incluant un équipement (2; 12) consommant de l'énergie pour assurer une ambiance thermique par chauffage ou refroidissement, la construction étant modélisée à l'aide d'un modèle thermique pour qu'une relation entre une consommation théorique (C0) dudit équipement et une température de référence (T0) à l'intérieur de la construction satisfasse un critère déterminé. Selon ce procédé, on mesure une consommation réelle (C1) dudit équipement, une température (T1) réellement obtenue à l'intérieur de la construction et au moins un paramètre (U1) relatif à une utilisation de la construction ; on estime un écart (e) entre la susdite relation et une relation correspondante entre la consommation réelle dudit équipement et la température réellement obtenue à l'intérieur de la construction ; et lorsque l'écart estimé dépasse un seuil (S), on estime une contribution relative à l'utilisation de la construction dans ledit écart en tenant ...

Body shell reinforcement device for use in side door of motor vehicle, has triggering units for triggering motion of one of two elements of bar toward deployed position in which end of element of bar is made to contact rigid part of vehicle

Dispositif pour renforcer la caisse d'un véhicule automobile, notamment d'un véhicule dépourvu de pied milieu, à l'égard des chocs latéraux, ce dispositif étant destiné à être monté dans une porte latérale (10) du véhicule, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une barre télescopique (3) comportant au moins deux éléments (4, 5) emboîtés l'un dans l'autre, des moyens pour détecter un choc latéral et des moyens pour déclencher, en cas de détection d'un choc latéral, le coulissement de l'un (5) des éléments vers une position déployée, dans laquelle une extrémité de cet élément (5) est adaptée pour venir en prise avec une partie rigide (6) de la caisse du véhicule extérieure à la porte latérale (10).

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Improvements to road joints.

Retractable roof panel for car, has lateral arches including front and rear ends that are movable relative to vehicle in direction that is transversal to advancement direction of vehicle to allow arches to arrange closer to each other

L'invention concerne un pavillon de véhicule, notamment automobile (1), comportant deux arceaux latéraux (31, 32) s'étendant sensiblement parallèlement à la direction d'avancement du véhicule, et supportant au moins un élément de couverture pouvant être dégagé des deux arceaux latéraux (31, 32), les extrémités avant et arrière de chacun des arceaux latéraux (31, 32) étant mobiles par rapport au véhicule (1) dans une direction sensiblement transversale à la direction d'avancement du véhicule, pour permettre aux arceaux latéraux (31, 32) de se rapprocher l'un de l'autre lorsque l'élément de couverture est dégagé d'entre les arceaux latéraux (31, 32).

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SYSTEM TO OBTAIN INFORMATION RELATIVELY HAS A DRAIN AND PROCESS ASSOCIATES

Roof for use on body of car, has two arms symmetrical with each other relative to longitudinal axis and framing part of window of vehicle, and fixing unit ensuring tight connection between roof and glazing element

L'invention concerne un pavillon (2) destiné à être fixé sur une caisse d'un véhicule (1), réalisé à partir de deux arches (3, 4) croisées, ledit pavillon (2) ayant une forme générale de croix définie par quatre bras, à savoir : - deux premiers bras (5, 6) conçus pour former les montants de baie encadrant en partie le pare-brise (9) dudit véhicule (1) ; et - deux seconds bras (7, 8) conçus pour encadrer en partie la lunette arrière (10) dudit véhicule (1). L'invention concerne également un véhicule (1) comportant un pavillon (2) selon l'invention et des éléments vitrés (11) fixés au moins en partie sur ledit pavillon (2), lesdits éléments vitrés (11) comprenant le pare-brise (9), la lunette arrière (10) et des éléments vitrés latéraux (12, 13).

MIXING EXCHANGER PARTICULARLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

Drop head vehicle, has luggage carrier rotating around raised edge of flap when luggage carrier is opened between retracted position and deployed position in which luggage carrier is deployed at outer side of boot

L'invention se rapporte à un véhicule cabriolet comprenant un coffre (9) apte à être fermé par un volet (11) pouvant pivoter autour de l'un ou l'autre de ses bords opposés pour permettre une ouverture du coffre (9) soit vers l'avant, soit vers l'arrière du véhicule et un porte-bagage (13) qui recouvre au moins en partie la surface du volet (11), le porte-bagage étant solidarisé au volet par des moyens de fixation (35). Selon l'invention, les moyens de fixation (35) sont conformés de telle sorte que le porte-bagage (13) peut tourner autour du bord relevé du volet (11) lorsqu'il est ouvert entre une position escamotée à l'intérieur du coffre et une position déployée à l'extérieur du coffre. L'invention trouve son application notamment dans le domaine des porte-bagages de véhicules cabriolet.

Transformable motor vehicle for use as drophead motor vehicle i.e. station-wagon-type motor vehicle, has control unit pivoting side post toward cab interior until folded up position is located above space

Véhicule automobile transformable en cabriolet, comprenant un ensemble comportant un toit (1), une lunette arrière (2) et deux montants latéraux (3) situés respectivement de chaque côté de la lunette arrière (2), cet ensemble (1, 2, 3) étant mobile entre une position fermée dans laquelle cet ensemble recouvre l'habitacle (4) du véhicule et une position ouverte dans laquelle cet ensemble est logé dans un espace (5) situé à l'arrière du véhicule, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens pour désolidariser la lunette arrière (2) et les deux montants latéraux (3) du toit (1) et des moyens pour commander les déplacements suivants : - pivotement de chacun des deux montants latéraux (3) vers une position dégagée de la lunette arrière (2), - déplacement de la lunette arrière (2) vers un logement situé à l'arrière du véhicule, - déplacement du toit (1 ) vers ledit espace (5) situé à l'arrière du véhicule, - pivotement de chacun des deux montants latéraux (3) vers l'intérieur jusqu'à une position ...

Lateral protection system for door of car, has rod mounted in reversible manner by rail-type systems/slide type systems, and initial exterior face oriented towards interior and exterior of rod

La présente invention se rapporte à un système de protection latérale notamment pour automobile comprenant une baguette (1) longitudinale et destinée à être montée dans une surface extérieure (100) à protéger, une première face (1a) de la baguette étant orientée vers l'extérieur de la surface à protéger, une deuxième face de la baguette étant orientée vers l'intérieur de ladite surface, caractérisé en ce que la baguette est montée de manière réversible, la face initialement extérieure devenant la face orientée vers l'intérieur et réciproquement.

Drophead type vehicle, has rigid panel and roof module that are articulated between storage position and deployed position in which panel and module cover passenger compartment, where module connects crosshead to rear panel

L'invention concerne un véhicule (1) du type d'un cabriolet, comprenant un arceau (2) central de sécurité s'étendant longitudinalement entre une traverse (3) supérieure de pare-brise et un panneau (4) arrière de carrosserie disposé au prolongement d'un couvercle (5) de coffre, une partie du toit du véhicule étant définie par ledit arceau (2). Le véhicule de l'invention comprend au moins un panneau (21) rigide et un module (22) de toit articulés de manière indépendante entre eux respectivement entre une position escamotée en saillie hors de l'arceau (2) central et une position rangée à l'intérieur de ce dernier, et entre une position de rangement dans un logement dédié et une position déployée de recouvrement de l'habitacle (6) dans laquelle ledit module (22) de toit relie la traverse (3) supérieure de pare-brise audit panneau (4) arrière de carrosserie.

CONVEY CONVERTIBLE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING A TRUNK AND A LUGGAGE STAND

PROCEEDED Of AUTOMATIC STOP Of a COMBUSTION ENGINE

RETRACTABLE HOUSE OF VEHICLE HAS MOBILE ARCHES.

CONVEY CONVERTIBLE COMPRISING AN ARCH OF SAFETY READY TO RECEIVE AT LEAST A VARIABLE COMPONENT OF THE ROOF.

FULL DUPLEX SPEAKERPHONE FOR RADIO AND LANDLINE TELEPHONES

... 加法器从送话器的发送信号中消除模／数转换器和自适应滤波器的接收信号的代表信号以消除全双工送话器接收信号的声反馈回波，接收信号由有线用户的信号检波器检波时，自适应滤波器接收信号用的代表系数得到改善。加法器从接收机的接收信号中消除模／数转换器和自适应滤波器的发送信号的代表信号以消除发送信号的电子回波。发送信号由运动用户的信号检波器检波时，自适应滤波器的发送信号用的代表系数得到改善。 ...

Hydrocarbon Conversion Process

The invention relates to a process for converting hydrocarbons into unsaturated products such as acetylene and/or ethylene. The invention also relates to converting acetylene to olefins such as ethylene and/or propylene, to polymerizing the olefins, and to equipment useful for these processes.

Systems and Methods for Reporting Computer Security Incidents

Alert manager software dynamically assembles a security alert as various security scenarios are tested to reach a verdict. Each executed scenario may contribute a scenario-specific message, so the resulting compound security alert indicates an actual line of reasoning used in reaching the respective verdict. The described systems and methods apply, inter alia, to the analysis of high-volume network flows in corporate networks. In some embodiments, flows are pre-tagged with extra metadata to facilitate detection of malware and/or intrusion.

Physical system simulation

A device includes one or more processors configured to generate simulation data by providing first sets of first values of first input parameters to a simulation of a physical system. The processors are configured to develop at least one surrogate model based on the simulation data, and to select second input parameters from the first input parameters based on the at least one surrogate model. A count of the second input parameters is less than a count of the first input parameters. The processors are configured to generate second simulation data by providing second sets of second values of the second input parameters to the simulation. The processors are configured to develop at least a second surrogate model based on the second simulation data.

Dies for threaded rod cutting machine

A pair of dies may be coupled to a machine for cutting threaded rods. The machine has a pair of arms each configured to hold one die. At least one arm is moveable relative to the other arm to cause the dies to shear a threaded rod. Each die includes a body having a front face, a rear face, a side face extending between the front face and the rear face, a cutting edge at a junction between the side face and the front face, and a threaded arcuate recess in the side face, configured to receive a threaded rod to be cut. The dies may be substantially identical so the dies can be reversibly attached in either of the arms. The threads of the arcuate recesses may form a continuous helical path about a threaded rod when the dies are closed around the threaded rod.

Hydrocarbon Conversion Process

The invention relates to a process for converting hydrocarbons into unsaturated products such as acetylene and/or ethylene. The invention also relates to converting acetylene to olefins such as ethylene and/or propylene, to polymerizing the olefins, and to equipment useful for these processes.

Panel-based local optimization of ply sequencing

Systems and methods are provided for optimizing designs of composite parts. One embodiment is a method that includes identifying, at a controller, a candidate movement of a ply to a new ply position within a composite part, based on an objective function, loading, at the controller, stacking sequence rules that dictate how fibers are oriented across ply sequences of the composite part, and determining, at the controller, whether the candidate movement complies with the stacking sequence rules.

Optical bodies including rough strippable boundary layers

Optical bodies are disclosed that include a first optical film, a second optical film and at least one rough strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films. Also disclosed are optical bodies including a strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films and including a first polymer and a second polymer that is substantially immiscible in the first polymer. The present disclosure also provides methods of processing optical bodies that include stretching the optical bodies.

Method of modifying an exposed surface of a semiconductor wafer

A method of modifying an exposed surface of a semiconductor wafer that includes the steps of: (a) contacting the surface with a fixed abrasive article having a three-dimensional textured abrasive surface that includes a plurality of abrasive particles and a binder in the form of a pre-determined pattern; and (b) relatively moving the wafer and the fixed abrasive article to modify said surface of the wafer.

Wafer planarization composition and method of use

A wafer polishing solution and method for polishing a wafer comprising an amino acid and calcium ions or barium ions. The wafer polishing solution can be adjusted to control cut rate and selectivity for modifying semiconductor wafers using a fixed abrasive CMP process.

Method of polishing a wafer

A method for polishing a wafer comprising an aqueous solution having a pH in the range of 6 to 8, wherein the aqueous solution comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a polymethacrylic acid, a polysulfonic acid, and combinations thereof, and wherein the compound is present in the range of 1.5 to 4 percent by weight of the aqueous solution. The wafer polishing solution can be adjusted to control cut rate and selectivity for modifying semiconductor wafers using a fixed abrasive CMP process.

Wafer planarization composition and method of use

A wafer polishing solution and method for polishing a wafer comprising an amino acid and calcium ions or barium ions. The wafer polishing solution can be adjusted to control cut rate and selectivity for modifying semiconductor wafers using a fixed abrasive CMP process.

Abrasive construction for semiconductor wafer modification

An abrasive construction for modifying a surface of a workpiece, such as a semiconductor wafer. The abrasive construction comprises: a three-dimensional, textured, fixed abrasive element; at least one resilient element generally coextensive with the fixed abrasive element; and at least one rigid element generally coextensive with and interposed between the resilient element and the fixed abrasive element, wherein the rigid element has a Young's Modulus greater than that of the resilient element.

Abrasive construction for semiconductor wafer modification

An abrasive construction for modifying a surface of a workpiece, such as a semiconductor wafer. The abrasive construction comprises: a three-dimensional, textured, fixed abrasive element; at least one resilient element generally coextensive with the fixed abrasive element; and at least one rigid element generally coextensive with and interposed between the resilient element and the fixed abrasive element, wherein the rigid element has a Young's Modulus greater than that of the resilient element.

Cassette design drop out box, combustion chamber, duct and electric arc furnace upper shell system

An enclosure of a steel-making furnace system includes a support structure including a frame that defines an interior, a supply line for supplying a cooling liquid from a reservoir, and a return line fluidly coupled to the supply line and the reservoir. A plurality of panels includes sinuously winding piping having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly coupled to the supply line and the outlet is fluidly coupled to the return line. The frame includes a plurality of support members spaced from one another, where each of the plurality of support members defines a slot. Each of the plurality of panels is removably and slidably received with the slot for coupling to the frame.

Color toner containing sublimation dyes for use in electrophotographic imaging devices

The invention relates to a commercially useful color thermal transfer dye sublimation toner comprising at least a binder resin and a sublimation dye component, the binder resin comprising a high molecular weight polymer having a molecular weight of above about 100,000, and the sublimation dye comprising a dye which sublimes at elevated temperatures above about 100° C. The invention further defines a process for the use of the toner.

Color toner containing sublimation dyes for use in electrophotographic imaging devices

The invention relates to a commercially useful color thermal transfer dye sublimation toner comprising at least a binder resin and a sublimation dye component, the binder resin comprising a high molecular weight polymer having a molecular weight of above about 75,000, and a temperature, T 1 , of at least about 160° C. at which the viscosity is equal to 1×10 3 , and the sublimation dye comprising a dye which sublimes at elevated temperatures above about 100° C. The invention further defines a process for the use of the toner.

Cassete de bomba y métodos para uso en sistema de tratamiento médico mediante el uso una pluralidad de lineas de fluido.

Un casete para manejo de fluido como el que se usa con un dispositivo ciclador de APD u otro aparato de infusión puede incluir un cuerpo generalmente plano que tiene al menos una cámara de bomba formada como una depresión en un primer lado del cuerpo y una pluralidad de trayectorias de flujo para fluido que incluye un canal; un puerto de línea al paciente puede disponerse para conexión a una línea al paciente y estar en comunicación de fluido con la al menos una cámara de bomba mediante al menos una trayectoria de flujo, y una membrana opcional puede fijarse al primer lado del cuerpo sobre la al menos una cámara de bomba; en una modalidad, la membrana puede tener una porción de cámara de bomba con una forma no presionada que generalmente se adapta a la depresión de la cámara de bomba en el cuerpo y se dispone para moverse con el movimiento de fluido en el espacio utilizable del cámara de bomba; uno o más separadores pueden proveerse en la cámara de bomba para prevenir que una membrana de la bomba entre en contacto con una pared interior de la cámara de bomba; se pueden posicionar líneas al paciente, de drenado y/o calentador para ocluirse por separado en relación con una o más líneas de solución que se conectan al casete.

Ensamble de bomba de infusion.

Un ensamble de bomba de infusión portátil que incluye un ensamble de alojamiento reutilizable que incluye un ensamble de control mecánico, el ensamble de control mecánico incluye un ensamble de bomba, por lo menos un accionador de memoria de forma configurado para accionar el ensamble de bomba, y por lo menos un ensamble de válvula; el ensamble de bomba de infusión portátil incluye además un ensamble de alojamiento desechable que incluye un recipiente para recibir un fluido infusible; un ensamble de acoplamiento liberable está configurado para permitir al ensamble de alojamiento reutilizable acoplarse liberablemente al ensamble de alojamiento desechable; un ensamble de interruptor está configurado para efectuar una funcionalidad de apareamiento del ensamble de bomba de infusión.

Hydrocarbon conversion process

The invention relates to a process for converting hydrocarbons into unsaturated products such as acetylene and/or ethylene. The invention also relates to converting acetylene to olefins such as ethylene and/or propylene, to polymerizing the olefins, and to equipment useful for these processes.

Optical bodies including rough strippable boundary layers

Optical bodies are disclosed that include a first optical film, a second optical film and at least one rough strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films. Also disclosed are optical bodies including a strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films and including a first polymer and a second polymer that is substantially immiscible in the first polymer. The present disclosure also provides methods of processing optical bodies that include stretching the optical bodies.

Optical bodies including rough strippable boundary layers and asymmetric surface structures

Optical bodies are disclosed that include an optical film and at least one rough strippable skin layer. The at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a continuous phase and a disperse phase. In some embodiments, the at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a first polymer, a second polymer different from the first polymer and an additional material that is substantially immiscible in at least one of the first and second polymers. In some exemplary embodiments, a surface of the at least one rough strippable skin layer adjacent to the optical film comprises a plurality of protrusions and the adjacent surface of the optical film comprises a plurality of asymmetric depressions substantially corresponding to said plurality of protrusions. Methods of making such exemplary optical bodies are also disclosed.

Fire resistant polymeric film and insulation assembly

A fire resistant resilient insulation assembly, includes: a resilient insulation and a fire resistant polymeric film forming a tubular envelope surrounding the resilient insulation. The fire resistant polymeric film includes: 50 to 80 weight percent high density polymeric material; 5 to 45 weight percent linear low density polymeric material; 5 to 25 weight percent fire retardant concentrate (a halogen and a synergist in a polymeric carrier); 0 to 5 weight percent UV stabilizer; and 0 to 10 weight percent pigment. Preferably, the film is a two layer coextruded film with the outer layer being a predominately linear low density polymer that provides a good finish for printing and a relatively high coefficient of friction to improve the handling of the film during the encapsulation of the blanket. The inner layer is predominately high density polymer that provides the coextruded film with the impact strength and tear resistance required for processing and handling.

Hydraulic control system for rotary shaft or flywheel

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】機械プレスのクランクシャフトの回りからの流 体の漏れを制限し、かつ、シールを通して漏れる流体を 除去する。 【解決手段】流体制御システムは、回転シャフト４０と 共にクリアランス空間を形成するハウジング６３を含 み、クリアランス空間からの流体の漏れを防ぐために、 回転シャフトとハウジングとの間にシール７７，８２が 設けられている。シールを越えた漏れ経路に沿って位置 する真空機構８７に空気ダクトが設けられ、シールから 漏れる流体を吸引除去する真空吸引された空気流がその ダクトを通り抜ける。空気ダクトは、流体収集システム の一部と回転シャフトとの間の半径方向のクリアランス を含むように構成され、それによりそれらの間の相対的 な軸方向の動きによって、真空機構の吸引能力が損なわ れないようにされている。従って、流体収集システム は、軸方向に往復運動するあるいは移動する回転シャフ トにも用いることができる。

Ink jet recording element

An ink jet recording element comprising an opaque support having thereon an image-receiving layer comprising porous polymeric particles in a polymeric binder, the porous polymeric particles having a median diameter of less than about 1 μm and having a degree of crosslinking of about 27 mole % or greater.

Molds for producing contact lenses

Molds for producing contact lenses

Molds for producing contact lenses

This invention describes molds made from alicyclic co-polymers that are useful in the production of contact lenses and methods for their use.

Optical bodies including rough strippable boundary layers and asymmetric surface structures

Optical bodies are disclosed that include an optical film and at least one rough strippable skin layer. The at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a continuous phase and a disperse phase. In some embodiments, the at least one rough strippable skin layer can include a first polymer, a second polymer different from the first polymer and an additional material that is substantially immiscible in at least one of the first and second polymers. In some exemplary embodiments, a surface of the at least one rough strippable skin layer adjacent to the optical film comprises a plurality of protrusions and the adjacent surface of the optical film comprises a plurality of asymmetric depressions substantially corresponding to said plurality of protrusions. Methods of making such exemplary optical bodies are also disclosed.

Ink jet recording element and printing method

An ink jet recording element comprising a support having thereon, in order, a hydrophilic absorbing layer and a polymeric overcoat layer comprising particles of a substantially amorphous synthetic aluminosilicate. Such recording elements exhibit improved humidity keeping and smudge resistance, while maintaining good differential gloss.

Non-porous inkjet recording element and printing method

An inkjet recording element comprising a support having thereon, in order, a support having thereon a ink-receiving layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer and particles of an aluminosilicate in an amount of less than 30 weight percent solids, based on the total weight of the layer. Such recording elements exhibit improved humidity keeping for print sharpness.

Mordanted inkjet recording element and printing method

An inkjet recording element comprising a support having thereon, in order, a support having thereon an ink-receiving layer comprising a hydrophilic polymer, a polymeric mordant, and particles of an aluminosilicate. Such recording elements exhibit improved humidity keeping.

Inkjet recording element comprising subbing layer and printing method

An inkjet recording element comprising a support having thereon a subbing layer comprising particles of an aluminosilicate for improved adhesion.

Method and sealant for weld joints

A sealant for a weld joint and an associated weld joint and method are provided. The sealant includes aluminum and germanium and is characterized by a melting temperature that is lower than the melting temperature of the structural member that is joined. The sealant, which is disposed between faying surfaces of the structural members, can fill the spaces between the structural members to prevent the entry of chemicals, moisture, debris, and other substances, thereby reducing the likelihood of corrosion of the joint or structural members at the interface. Further, the sealant can be diffusion bonded to the faying surfaces, for example, by the heat generated during the joining process.

Ink jet recording element

An ink jet recording element having a substrate having thereon: a) a subbing layer comprising an amine inactivated gelatin; and b) an image-receiving layer of a cross-linkable polymer containing hydroxyl groups and a polymeric mordant, the cross-linkable polymer being present at a thickness of from about 2 to about 40 μm and the weight ratio of the cross-linkable polymer to the mordant being from about 30:70 to about 95:5.

Dispersible articles and methods of making the same

A dispersible article and methods of making the same. The article has a web of fibers and a dried binder in contact with the fibers. The web of fibers has a basis weight of from about 10 gsm to about 150 gsm. The dried binder has a polyfunctional aldehyde and a primary polymer. The primary polymer has at least one functional group that is reactive with the fibers or the polyfunctional aldehyde. The fibers have at least one functional group that is reactive with the polyfunctional aldehyde or the primary polymer. The article has a cross direction wet tensile strength after 15 minutes of aqueous saturation that is at least about 30% of an initial cross direction wet tensile strength. The article is flushable.

Arrangement for, and method of, locating product tags by locating users who are operating mobile readers for reading the product tags

A user moves about a venue, and operates a mobile reader to read a product tag in a read zone of the mobile reader. An identifier, such as a user identity badge, is associated with the user to identify the user. A sensing system is deployed in the venue for sensing the location of the identifier. A host server associates the mobile reader with the identifier of the user operating the mobile reader, and determines a location of the product tag in the venue based on the read zone and the location of the identifier.

System, method, and apparatus for clamping.

Se proporciona una serie de anaqueles que están configurados para permitir que una serie de dispositivos se acoplen a los mismos; en algunas modalidades, los anaqueles son para usarse con una serie de dispositivos médicos; los dispositivos se pueden acoplar a un anaquel por medio de abrazaderas; los anaqueles pueden incluir una serie de conectores que proporcionan energía y/o una conexión de red a los dispositivos acoplados a los mismos; los anaqueles pueden incluir una abrazadera que permite que los anaqueles se acoplen a una estructura de soporte tal como un poste.

Cassette design drop out box, combustion chamber, duct and electric arc furnace upper shell system

An enclosure of a steel-making furnace system includes a support structure including a frame that defines an interior, a supply line for supplying a cooling liquid from a reservoir, and a return line fluidly coupled to the supply line and the reservoir. A plurality of panels includes sinuously winding piping having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is fluidly coupled to the supply line and the outlet is fluidly coupled to the return line. The frame includes a plurality of support members spaced from one another, where each of the plurality of support members defines a slot. Each of the plurality of panels is removably and slidably received with the slot for coupling to the frame.

Layered heat exchanger pipe

A pipe within a pipe and a method for use are provided. In a particular aspect, a pipe includes an inner tube and an outer tube, extruded on the inner tube so as to, as a covering layer, overlay and contact the inner tube and adapted to contact and withstand exhaust gases at temperatures of 4000-5000 °F. The inner tube and the outer tube are coaxial, and are fixed from movement relative to each other. The inner tube is manufactured from a first selected material and the outer tube is manufactured from a second selected material. In some aspects the method includes selecting a composition of the outer tube to exploit a first characteristic, selecting a composition of the inner tube to exploit a second characteristic.

Top loading roof for electric arc, metallurgical or refining furnaces and system thereof

A method of quickly changing a portion of the roof of an electric arc furnace having a top loading roof system comprising providing at least one pie-shaped water cooled panel supported below the roof support beams and located to protect the underside hot face of the roof support beams, providing at least one quick water disconnect for connecting the at least one pie-shaped water cooled panel to a water supply, raising and removing the at least one pie-shaped water cooled roof panel, replacing the at least one pie-shaped water cooled roof panel with another pie-shaped water cooled panel or repairing the at least one pie-shaped water cooled roof panel, and continuing operation of the furnace.

Expandable luggage with locking expansion mechanism

An item of expandable luggage having a main body and an expandable member. A locking expansion means connects the main body to the expandable member, and includes at least one fixed plate and corresponding slidable plate slidably coupled together. Each fixed plate is fixedly mounted to the main body and includes a plurality of locking apertures. Each slidable plate is fixedly mounted to the expandable member and includes an expansion control mechanism for controlling displacement of the slidable plate with respect to its corresponding fixed plate. Each expansion control mechanism includes an actuator for engaging a first end of a rotatable crank. A locking element includes opposing first and second ends. The second end of the locking element engages the second end of the crank. The first end of the locking element slidably engages with one of the apertures of the first fixed plate in response to the actuator engaging the corresponding crank.

Anticoagulant solution for use in blood chemistry-related techniques and assembly using said solution

ABSTRACT An anticoagulant solution of sodium citrate for use in blood chemistry-related techniques and apparatus is disclosed. The anticoagulant solution should include an effective concentration of sodium citrate sufficient for preventing the coagulation of a sample of blood employed in the technique or added to the apparatus. The sodium citrate-based anticoagulant solution should have a pH ranging from above 6.0 to about 8.5 and a sodium citrate concentration preferably ranging from about 0.05M to about 0.2M.

VIBRATOR ASSEMBLY

Composite tool for rock drilling

MECHANICAL PRESS PROVIDED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL LINK

Un coussinet excentrique (20) est disposé à l'intérieur d'un élément de liaison de presse (10), tandis qu'un second élément excentrique (18) est disposé à l'intérieur du coussinet excentrique (20). Un vilebrequin rotatif (14) est connecté au second élément excentrique (18). Un mécanisme est utilisé pour connecter le coussinet excentrique (20) à l'élément de liaison de presse (10) de manière à empêcher toute rotation relative entre eux et à permettre la rotation du second élément excentrique (18) à l'intérieur du coussinet excentrique (20), de façon que la rotation du vilebrequin (14), lorsque le mécanisme est activé, produise un réglage de course de la presse.

MECHANICAL PRESS PROVIDED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL LINK

TOOL AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE ECCENTRIC TIMING ON A CRANKSHAFT WITH ADJUSTABLE STROKE

L'invention comprend un outil (50) pour régler le calage d'excentriques (30) reliés à un vilebrequin (10) par une liaison à commande hydraulique (40) infiniment variable. Dans les cas où il y a plus d'un seul excentrique réglable (30) sur le vilebrequin (10) , il est préférable que tous les excentriques (30) présentent les mêmes caractéristiques de calage par rapport au vilebrequin (10) . Si un excentrique (30) a un emplacement ou calage différent de celui des autres excentriques (30) , l'outil et le procédé de l'invention sont utilisés pour régler cet excentrique (30) pour le ramener dans son emplacement et dans son calage préférés par rapport au vilebrequin (10) et aux autres excentriques (30) . The invention comprises a tool (50) for adjusting the setting of eccentrics (30) connected to a crankshaft (10) by an infinitely variable hydraulically controlled connection (40). In cases where there is more than one adjustable eccentric (30) on the crankshaft (10), it is preferable that all of the eccentrics (30) have the same timing characteristics with respect to the crankshaft (10). If an eccentric (30) has a different location or timing than the other eccentrics (30), the tool and method of the invention is used to adjust that eccentric (30) to return it to its location and to its timing. preferred over the crankshaft (10) and other eccentrics (30).

Oil circuit-breaker pump-assembly with improved shunting contact structure

OIL CIRCUIT-BREAKER PUMP-ASSEMBLY WITH IMPROVED SHUNTING CONTACT STRUCTURE ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An improved oil-pumping piston-assembly is provided for an oil-type circuit-interrupter to improve the interrupt performance during low-current conditions, having an improved hydraulic-dashpot action occurring during charging and dis-charging oil, incorporating, additionally, a "floating" piston design, and reducing the mechanical impulse forces exerted on the cylinder when high-current interruptions are made with improved check-valve construction. The improved oil-pumping piston-assembly of the present invention is particularly adapted for the inclusion therewith of an auxiliary shunting separable-contact structure, which will, when desired, increase the current carrying capabil-ity of the circuit-interrupter. Its inclusion or exclusion is optional, depending upon the current rating desired by the utility customer. Also, the improved oil-pumping piston-assembly pro-vides an improved check valve construction, which will admit clean oil into the pumping cylinder from the clean-oil region externally of the grid structure, by an improved check-valve structure located at a position between the pumping-cylinder reservoir and the lower end of the pumping housing, through which oil inlet passages are provided for the entrance of such clean oil into the pumping cylinder.

Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods

Apparatus and method for plasma preparation

A collection device for plasma preparation for diagnostic assays. The device comprises a spray-dried anticoagulant formulation on the interior surface of the device and a thixotropic polymeric gel. The device is an improvement over commercially available devices which contain liquid anticoagulant formulations, for use in nucleic acid testing that employ amplifications technologies including, but not limited to, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), branched DNA (bDNA) and nucleic acid sequenced based amplification (NASBA).

Line generating device

Heat exchange pipe with extruded ridges

An apparatus and method for cooling the interior wall of an electric arc furnace. The device is an extruded heavy-walled pipe having a base and a fin or plurality of fins. Such pipes are attached to a plate in serpentine fashion and hung on the inside wall of the electric arc furnace above the hearth, thereby forming a cooling surface between the interior and the furnace wall. The fins are sized and arranged to retain splattered slag. The stags solidifies on the pipes, forming an insulation barrier between the molten iron material and the cooling pipes and, consequently, the wall of the furnace.

Device for processing a role of exposed film coiled on a spool

There is described a device for processing a roll of exposed film coiled on a spool which comprises a cylindrical light-tight container wherein the film on the spool is rotated and which is of sufficient diameter and height to accommodate the film loosely coiled on the spool, a light-tight lid to close the container, the device being characterized in that it comprises at least two radially extending raised members attached to the base of the container so shaped that as the wound film is rotated in the container some of the convolutions of the film are at one instance bunched together, while other convolutions are separated and means connectable to the spool for enabling the spool to be rotated when it is in the container.

Real time viability detection of bacterial spores

This invention relates to a process for detecting the presence of viable bacterial spores in a sample and to a spore detection system, the process including placing a sample in a germination medium for a period of time sufficient for commitment of any present viable bacterial spores to occur, mixing the sample with a solution of a lanthanide capable of forming a fluorescent complex with dipicolinic acid, and, measuring the sample for the presence of dipicolinic acid, and the system including a germination chamber having inlets from a sample chamber, a germinant chamber and a bleach chamber, the germination chamber further including an outlet through a filtering means, the outlet connected to a detection chamber, the detection chamber having an inlet from a fluorescence promoting metal chamber and the detection chamber including a spectral excitation source and a means of measuring emission spectra from a sample, the detection chamber further connected to a waste chamber. A germination reaction mixture useful for promoting commitment of any viable bacterial spores in a sample including a combination of L-alanine, L-asparagine and D-glucose is also described.

Patent USD224579S

Modified vinylamine-containing polymers as additives in papermaking

Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with (1) cationic functional groups, (2) anionic functional groups, (3) hydrophobic functional groups, (4) hydrophilic functional groups, (5) functional groups that impart amphoteric characteristics to the polymers, or (6) combinations thereof. Also disclosed are processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.

Wireless communication device with antenna-activated switch

Membrane separation process for removing residuals from polyamine-epihalohydrin resins

This invention relates to a process for preparing polyamine-epihalohydrin resins having reduced levels of residuals. The process comprises (a) charging a membrane separation apparatus with an aqueous composition comprising at least one polyamine-epihalohydrin resin, and (b) separating the aqueous composition into a permeate and a retentate by passing the aqueous composition through the membrane of the membrane separation apparatus. The retentate comprises at least one polyamine-epihalohydrin resin having lower levels of residuals on an equal active component basis than the aqueous composition of (a). The permeate comprises residuals removed from the aqueous composition of (a) and less than 5% by weight of the active component of said at least one polyamine-epihalohydrin resin. The polyamine-epihalohydrin resins having reduced levels of residuals can be used to make wet strength agents, dry strength agents, creping adhesives for paper products, curing agents for wood product adhesives, and other products.

Liquid level gauge

A liquid level gauge for a tank, especially a pressurized railway tank car, has a housing with a bottom opening mounted at a top opening of the tank. A horizontal shaft is rotatably mounted in the housing between opposed walls having parallel flat vertical inner surfaces. A sprocket is fixedly mounted on the central part of the shaft, on each end of which is fixedly mounted a ring magnet spaced from one of these walls. Complementary ring magnets are rotatably mounted outside but adjacent these opposed walls. The four ring magnets constitute a pair of magnetic drives. A track and cable guide assembly, supported in the tank, extends from the bottom portion of the tank. A perforated tape is trained over the sprocket on the shaft and another sprocket rotatably mounted in the bottom portion of the tank so that the tape is under tension. A probe assembly connected to the tape moves vertically when the sprocket in the housing is rotated. The probe assembly senses a liquid-vapor interface and rides in the track and cable guide assembly. An electric cable connected to the probe extends up to the housing. Pulleys and cables keep the electrical cable under tension. One magnetic drive is rotated to move the tape and operate the other magnetic drive that has its complementary ring magnet connected to a device to indicate the position of the probe.

Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods

A keypad assembly, the keypad assembly including a keycap layer 110 having multiple user interface key caps flexibly coupled to a carrier portion, a luminescent layer 120 disposed toward a backside of the plurality of key cap layer, the luminescent layer carrying a plurality of switch domes aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of key caps of the key cap layer. In some embodiments, a backing material is applied to a backside of the user interface keycaps.

Heat exchanger system used in steel making

A heat exchanger system (44) for iron making furnaces and their supporting exhaust and cooling systems including at least on panel (1-4) of sinuously winding piping (50) having an inlet (56) and outlet (58) with attached input (84) and output (86) manifolds, a cooling fluid flowing through the piping (50) and a stream of hot exhaust gases flowing over the piping (50).

Process to enhancing dry strength of paper by treatment with vinylamine-containing polymers and acrylamide containing polymers

A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a vinylamine-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 750,000 dalions and (b) an amphoteric or cationic acrylamide-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 1,500,000 daltons, wherein the sum of the anionic and cationic monomers comprises at least 5% on a molar basis of the composition of the acrylamide-containing polymer.

Transient titanium alloys

Transient titanium alloys having the composition A-XH, where A is titanium or a titanium alloy, such as, Ti-8Al-1Mo-1V, Ti-5Al-2.5Sn, Ti-6Al-4V, or Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo; where H represents hydrogen and where X is a weight percent value between about 0.01 and 0.5%. The alloys may be produced by heating the base titanium or titanium alloy under pressure in a non-flammable atmosphere containing hydrogen. The alloys containing hydrogen may be formed by superplastic forming techniques. After forming, the original titanium or titanium alloy can be restored by heating the formed part or structure, under vacuum, driving out the hydrogen from the alloy. Parts and structures formed from the transient alloy, and restored, retain the strength and structural integrity of the base alloy.

Oral care systems

Process for enhancing dry strength of paper by treatment with vinylamine-containing polymers and acrylamide-containing polymers

A process is disclosed for the production of paper with enhanced dry strength comprising adding to the wet end of a paper machine, (a) a vinylamine-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 750,000 dalions and (b) an amphoteric or cationic acrylamide-containing aqueous solution polymer having a molecular weight of from 75,000 daltons to 1,500,000 daltons, wherein the sum of the anionic and cationic monomers comprises at least 5% on a molar basis of the composition of the acrylamide-containing polymer.

Layered body and method for manufacturing thin substrate using the layered body

Provided is a layered body comprising a substrate to be ground and a support, where the substrate may be ground to a very small (thin) thickness and can then be separated from the support without damaging the substrate. One embodiment is a layered body comprising a substrate to be ground, a joining layer including a curable adhesive in contact with the substrate to be ground, a photothermal conversion layer comprising a light absorbing agent and a heat decomposable resin, and a light transmitting support. After grinding the substrate surface which is opposite that in contact with the joining layer, the layered body is irradiated through the light transmitting layer and the photothermal conversion layer decomposes to separate the substrate and the light transmitting support.

ROM storage cell and method of fabrication

A process and structure are disclosed for a programmable array for use in a read-only memory comprising diode elements and shorted diode elements. The elements are connected across bit and wordlines. The invention utilizes lateral polysilicon diodes and metal silicide layer bridging the junction of pre-selected diodes to short pre-selected diode elements. Programming is accomplished by either forming the silicide layer across the junctions of pre-selected diodes or removing the silicide layer from the junctions of pre-selected diodes.

Removable drill chuck and associated hand tool

Concentrated oil additive for engine treatment concentrate for dilution with conventional and / or synthetic engine oil process for manufacturing an improved lubricant concentrate additive lubricant concentrate lubricant concentrate and lubricant concentrate

Apparatus and systems having an encased adsorbent contactor and swing adsorption processes related thereto

Provided are encased parallel channel adsorbent contactor apparatus and systems and swing adsorption processes related thereto. Encased parallel channel adsorbent contactors are useful in swing adsorption processes. A plurality of the encased adsorbent contactors are loaded and sealed together in a swing adsorption vessel such that substantially an entire feed stream must pass through the channels of the contactors and not through stray gaseous stream paths between contactors.

METHOD, DEVICE AND ARTICLE FOR DATA REDUCTION

Quaternary Vinylamine-Containing Polymers as Additives in Papermaking

Vinylamine-containing polymers are disclosed where the amine groups are substituted with cationic functional groups. Processes for preparing such polymers, as well as compositions comprising such polymers are also disclosed. Among other applications, these polymers can be used in papermaking applications as dry strength additives, wet strength additives, retention aids, drainage aids, and pitch and stickies control agents.

Process to improve performance of wet-strength resins through base activation

Provided is a process for improving the performance of wet-strength resins, such as polyaminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin resins, by treatment with a base to increase molecular weight to provide improved wet strength.

Electric motor or converter with air gap winding and process for its manufacture

Lead frame moisture barrier for molded plastic electronic packages

Electronic packages that consist of dies sealed within hollow plastic enclosures with electrically conductive leads penetrating the enclosure walls to access the die circuitry are manufactured by applying a heat-curable adhesive to the leads at only those locations where the surfaces of the leads will interface with the enclosure material, molding the package around the leads, and curing the adhesive during the molding process or during a post-cure. The adhesive is formulated to form a gas-tight seal around the leads and to maintain the seal during the thermal cycling that the components are exposed to during the typical procedures involved in manufacturing the packages and in making the electrical connections to other circuitry, as well as the typical environmental changes that the finished and installed product is exposed to during use. In particular, the adhesive is selected to accommodate differences in the coefficients of thermal expansion between the leads and the enclosure material while still maintaining a vapor-tight seal.

Tool and method for adjusting eccentric timing of adjustable stroke crankshaft

(57)【要約】 （修正有） 【課題】 プレス機内で調整可能なストローク接続と共 に使用される偏心タイミングを調整するツール及び方 法。 【解決手段】 クランク軸１０に１つ以上の調整可能な 偏心カム３０が存在する場合は、すべての偏心カムがク ランク軸に対して同一タイミング特性を示すことが好ま しい。ある偏心カムが、他の偏心カムの位置又はタイミ ングとは異なる位置又はタイミングを有する場合は、本 ツール及び方法がこのような偏心カムを調整するのに使 用され、偏心カムをクランク軸及び他の偏心カムに対し て好ましい位置及びタイミングに戻す。

Metallurgical furnace with heat exchanger device and cooling procedure of the interior wall of a metallurgical furnace

Horno metalúrgico con un dispositivo intercambiador de calor que forma un panel de enfriamiento, que comprende: una serie de tuberías unitarias (10, 10A; 20, 20A) formadas integralmente, definidas cada una por medio de un límite interior (12b) y un límite exterior (12a), incluyendo cada tubería: un núcleo hueco (22) definido por el límite interior y que tiene un núcleo central; una parte de soporte (14) en el límite exterior, teniendo la parte de soporte un centro de soporte (31c) y una longitud de soporte definida por una distancia acumulativa, extendiéndose la parte de soporte lateralmente a ambos lados del centro de soporte; una parte plana (16) de conducción formada, en general, tangencialmente sobre el límite exterior, opuesta en general a la parte de soporte y extendiéndose, en general, lateralmente a la tubería, teniendo la parte de conducción un centro (31a) de conducción y una longitud de conducción definida por una distancia acumulativa, extendiéndose la parte de conducción, en general, lateralmente a ambos lados del centro de conducción, siendo la longitud de conducción mayor que la longitud de soporte; y en el que la tubería tiene un eje vertical (31) que se extiende, en general, a través del núcleo central cuando se observa en sección transversal y en el que cada uno de la parte de soporte, el núcleo hueco y los centros de conducción están desplazados y, en general, alineados entre sí a lo largo del eje vertical, y la parte de soporte y la parte plana de conducción son del mismo material; y en el que la parte de soporte está montada en el interior del horno metalúrgico que tiene una parte operativa (25), de tal modo que la parte de conducción está expuesta al metal caliente o a los gases que emanan del horno, y la parte de conducción está dispuesta mirando hacia el interior, hacia la parte operativa del horno, y la parte de soporte está acoplada a la pared (27) del horno y la parte de soporte está dispuesta mirando hacia el exterior, de espaldas a la ...

Sealing means for photographic processing apparatus

Expandable luggage with locking expansion mechanism

An item of expandable luggage (10) is provided with a multipositional locking expansion mechanism that includes a lock release actuator for unlocking the expansion plates (40, 60) that is located near or on a handle (72) on the sliding plate (60) situated towards the upper portion of the expandable body for easy accessibility, thereby permitting the user to adjust the inner volume of the luggage storage space when the compartment is fully packed. The extendable gusset (54)is provided with one or more resilient members that retract the gusset into the interior of the luggage when it is not extended.

Method of manufacturing shot

There is disclosed a method of manufacturing non-toxic shot pellets made from metal alloys such as bismuth for use in shotgun shells. A molten metal alloy, such as bismuth and tin, is injected into a die block to form a tightly packed rectangular array of shot pellets. The ratio of waste sprue to shot pellets is minimized and the shot pellet yield per casting is maximized by allowing the shot pellets in the rectangular shot array to touch other shot pellets in adjoining rows and columns through small interconnecting vias. The interconnecting vias allow the molten metal to flow between shot pellets, as well as from the sprue into the shot pellets. This allows the molten metal to bypass blockages that reduce the shot pellet count per casting. The flow of the molten metal through the die block is also improved by machining away a small amount of metal from the face of the die in order to form a flashing between the shot pellets.

Retractable shoulder strap for carrying case

A retractable carry strap (12) for carrying cases (10) such as luggage, suitcases, or briefcases, wherein the retractor device is in the form of compact spring biasing compartments (12) are provided to apply resilient retraction forces (10) to the carry strap to return it to a position in close proximity to the carrying case and to store strap retracting energy when the shoulder strap is extended away from the carrying case.

Method of displaying content on a gaming terminal

A method for displaying content on the gaming display of a gaming terminal forming part of a network comprising: generating the content, storing the content and when a triggering event occurs retrieving the stored content and transmitting it to the gaming terminal. Preferably, different players have different triggering events and the content is displayed on only selected gaming terminals, the selection being based on the location or the identity of the player playing the gaming terminal.

Heat activated ballistic blocker

A method and an apparatus for use in a wellbore are provided to prevent an igniter (78) from igniting a pyrotechnic device (80) within a downhole well tool until after the downhole well tool is positioned downhole within the wellbore. A blocking member (104) is movable between two positions for selectively obstructing an ignition pathway between the igniter (78) and pyrotechnic device (80). An actuator (108) is provided which, when heated to an activation temperature by downhole well temperatures, moves the blocking member (104) from a position obstructing the ignition pathway to a position for allowing the igniter to ignite the pyrotechnic device.

Extended leg return elbow for use with a steel making furnace and method thereof

A 180-degree pipe elbow having one end extending beyond the other end and method of joining a 180-degree pipe elbow to lengths of cooling pipe to form a cooling panel for use in a furnace, boiler or other industrial heating apparatus that benefits from assistance of a cooling panel. Having one end of the elbow extend beyond the other end of the elbow enables the one end to be joined to a length of pipe by welding whereby the joining may be by automatic welding which will reduce manufacturing costs and ensure a quality weld.

Medical devices coated with elastic polymeric material

The invention includes a medical device with a surface covering and coating that provides the device with desirable surface characteristics while optionally altering the surface area of the device, such that in the case of reusable devices they are easier to clean, and in the case of such devices as stents, the covering and coating provides a permanently adherent sheath resulting in an increased surface area. Optionally, the covering and coating is used as a drug reservoir for delivery of drug to specific locations.

Oral care cleaning and treating device.

Un dispositivo para dirigir un líquido sobre una pluralidad de superficies de la cavidad bucal, el dispositivo incluye un mango, un cuello y un cabezal, en donde el cabezal incluye un componente de limpieza que incluye una cámara para mantener el líquido próximo a las superficies, en donde la cámara se define por las membranas de sellado delantera y posterior, las paredes laterales interiores y una pared interior base, y en donde las paredes laterales interiores incluyen una pluralidad de aberturas, el dispositivo incluye, además, un primer distribuidor y un segundo distribuidor, un primer puerto y un segundo puerto para el transporte de líquido; y medios para proporcionar un sellado efectivo del dispositivo dentro de la cavidad bucal.

Faucet

Oral care device.

Un dispositivo para el cuidado bucal adecuado para usarse a fin de proporcionar un efecto beneficioso a una cavidad bucal de un mamífero; el dispositivo incluye medios para proporcionar alternancia de un líquido eficaz para proporcionar el efecto beneficioso a la cavidad bucal cuando el líquido entra en contacto con una pluralidad de superficies de esta bajo condiciones eficaces para proporcionar el efecto beneficioso.

Tank-type oil circuit-interrupter with jet forces counterbalancing the magnetic forces

TANK-TYPE OIL CIRCUIT-INTERRUPTER WITH JET FORCES COUNTERBALANCING THE MAGNETIC FORCES ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A tank-type oil circuit-breaker has a pair of arc-extinguishing grid-structures disposed interiorly within the oil tank, each of said arc-extinguishing grid-structures having a pair of outwardly-directed horizon-tally-laterally-spaced venting ports, with the angular direction, or divergence between the two horizontally-spaced venting ports of somewhat critical angular magnitude. The construction is such that the two spaced venting ports on each arc-extinguishing grid structure collectively produce a resultant inward G-directed jet force, which substantially counterbalances the outwardly-directed magnetic and mechanical forces resulting from the U-shaped line-current flow passing through the circuit-interrupter. The angular separation, or angular divergence provided between the two horizontally-laterally-spaced venting ports of each arc-extinguishing grid-structure falls within the range of angular magnitude of 80° to 160°. A desirable divergence range is between 100° and 140°, and preferably, the angular divergence is desirably 120 angular degrees.

Optical bodies including rough strippable boundary layers

Optical bodies are disclosed that include a first optical film, a second optical film and at least one rough strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films. Also disclosed are optical bodies including a strippable boundary layer disposed between the first and second optical films and including a first polymer and a second polymer that is substantially immiscible in the first polymer. The present disclosure also provides methods of processing optical bodies that include stretching the optical bodies.

Concealable device for discreetly providing confidential combination lock information to screening authorities at airports and the like

A security device for use with luggage or other closable apparatus includes a card-shaped member composed of at least one layer of scanning-radiation-blocking material having a plurality of score-lines defining a section of the scanning-radiation-blocking material with at least one portion of the section capable of being readily and selectively removed by a user to form a user-customized aperture extending through the at least one layer of scanning-radiation-blocking material, with the user-customized aperture defining a user-selected numeral-shape, such that the card-shaped member, having the user-customized aperture therein, selectively blocks scanning radiation from a screening device to display the user-selected numeral-shape on a display of the screening device corresponding to a hidden combination code associated with the closable apparatus.

System, apparatus and method for carbon dioxide sequestration

A carbon dioxide sequestration process includes the following steps. In a first stage, a slurry of a metal silicate rock is mixed with ammonia so as to produce a ammonia/water/metal silicate slurry. In a second stage, the process includes scrubbing a gas stream containing carbon dioxide with the solution from the first stage to thereby absorb the carbon dioxide into a reactive slurry. In a third stage, the reactive slurry from the second stage is passed through a reactor that is controlled so as to promote the reaction between the carbon dioxide and the metal silicate to thereby produce a metal carbonate.

Washpipeless isolation strings and methods for isolation with object holding service tool

An isolation string having an upper packer and an isolation pipe in mechanical communication with the upper packer, the isolation pipe comprises an operable valve and an object activated valve. An object holding service tool is adapted to release an object to activate the object activated valve. A method of running-in an isolation string, comprising an operable valve and an object activated valve, with an object holding service tool having an object held therewith; setting the isolation string in the casing adjacent perforations; pressurizing the object to cause a release from the object holding service tool, whereby the object travels to the object activated valve; closing the object activated valve with the released object; and withdrawing the object holding service tool from the well.

Injection control device for subterranean well conduit

TITLE: INJECTION CONTROL DEVICE FOR SUBTERRANEAN WELL CONDUIT ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION A downhole injection valve for selectively opening and closing the bore of a tubing string to permit the passage of chemical treatment fluid to a downhole tool comprises a first annular valve element mounted in a valve housing which is connected in a tubing string above the downhole tool. A slip joint is connected between the valve housing and the downhole tool to permit relative upward and downward movement of the valve housing with respect to the tool. A second annular valve element is disposed in surrounding relationship to a support rod which is inserted in the tubing string and supported at its bottom end by the downhole tool. Upward movement of the tubing string will then effect contact of the first annular valve element carried by the valve housing with the second annular valve element carried by the support rod, and thus move such elements into engagement and close all fluid flow through the bore of the tubing string. Conversely, downward movement of the tubing string will effect axial separation of the valve element carried by the support post. The support post may be removed by a fishing neck assemblage having a lost motion connection with the support post. The lost motion connection permits the operation of a bypass valve to equalize fluid pressure across the support post so that it may be conveniently removed by wireline.

Subword-based speaker verification using multiple classifier fusion, with channel, fusion, model, and threshold adaptation

The subword-based, text-dependent automatic speaker verification voiceprint system embodies a capability of user-selectable passwords with no constraints on the choice of vocabulary words or the language. Automatic blind speech segmentation allows speech to be segmented into subword units (210) without any linguistic knowledge of the password. Subword modeling is performed using multiple classifiers (240, 250). The system also takes advantage of such concepts as multiple classifier fusion (260) and data resampling to successfully boost the performance. Key word/key phrase spotting (200) is used to optimally locate the password phrase. Numerous adaptation techniques increase the flexibility of the base system, and include: channel adaptation (180), fusion adaptation (290), model adaptation (220, 230) and threshold adaptation (295).

Apparatus and systems having an encased adsorbent contactor and swing adsorption processes related thereto

Provided are encased parallel channel adsorbent contactor apparatus and systems and swing adsorption processes related thereto. Encased parallel channel adsorbent contactors are useful in swing adsorption processes. A plurality of the encased adsorbent contactors are loaded and sealed together in a swing adsorption vessel such that substantially an entire feed stream must pass through the channels of the contactors and not through stray gaseous stream paths between contactors.

Heat activated ballistic blocker

A method and an apparatus for use in a wellbore are provided to prevent an igniter (78) from igniting a pyrotechnic device (80) within a downhole well tool until after the downhole well tool is positioned downhole within the wellbore. A blocking member (104) is movable between two positions for selectively obstructing an ignition pathway between the igniter (78) and pyrotechnic device (80). An actuator (108) is provided which, when heated to an activation temperature by downhole well temperatures, moves the blocking member (104) from a position obstructing the ignition pathway to a position for allowing the igniter to ignite the pyrotechnic device.

Pneumococcal polysaccharides and their use in immunogenic polysaccharide-carrier protein conjugates.

La presente invención proporciona polisacáridos capsulares de serotipos de Streptococcus pneumoniae identificados usando RMN. La presente invención proporciona además conjugados de polisacárido-proteína en los que los polisacáridos capsulares de uno o más de estos serotipos se conjugan con una proteína transportadora tal como CRM197. Los conjugados de polisacárido-proteína de uno o más de estos serotipos pueden incluirse en vacunas conjugadas neumocócicas multivalentes que tienen polisacáridos de múltiples serotipos adicionales de Steptococcus pneumoniae.

Ink jet recording element

Aqueous-based composition for removing coatings