PROCESS FOR CURING A POROUS MUFFLER PREFORM

A process for curing a porous muffler preform defined by a plurality of glass fibers and a heat-curing thermoset or thermoplastic materials applied to the plurality of glass fibers is disclosed herein. The process includes the step of enclosing the muffler preform in a chamber. The process also includes the step of surrounding the muffler preform with steam. The process also includes the step of causing steam to enter the muffler preform from multiple directions. 119-. (canceled)20. A process for curing a porous muffler preform defined by a plurality of glass fibers and a heat-curing thermoset or thermoplastic material applied to the plurality of glass fibers , the process comprising:retaining the muffler preform in a mold, the mold including a plurality of openings;enclosing the mold including the muffler preform in a chamber;introducing a flow of steam into the chamber, the flow of steam traveling in a first direction; andredirecting the flow of steam within the chamber to a second direction prior to the steam passing through the openings in the mold.21. The process of claim 20 , further comprising bifurcating the flow of steam traveling in the first direction to opposite sides of the mold.22. The process of claim 20 , wherein the step of redirecting the flow of steam within the chamber causes the flow of steam to diffuse and pass through the openings from all sides of the mold.23. The process of claim 20 , further comprising:enclosing the mold including the muffler preform in the chamber at a first pressure; and introducing the flow of steam into the chamber, the steam having a second pressure,wherein the second pressure is greater than the first pressure.24. The process of claim 23 , wherein the first pressure is an ambient pressure.25. The process of claim 20 , wherein the second pressure is least three times greater than the first pressure.26. The process of claim 23 , wherein the second pressure is approximately eight times greater than the first pressure.27. ...

PRESENTING LOCATIONS OF USERS AND STATUS OF DEVICES

A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon. When executed by at least one processor, the instructions may be configured to cause a computing system to at least maintain at least a first location of a first access monitor and a second location of a second access monitor, receive at least a first notification of access to the first access monitor by a user and a second notification of access to the second access monitor by the user, determine a location of the user based on the maintained first location and second location and the received first notification and/or second notification, and present the determined location of the user. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising instructions stored thereon that , when executed by at least one processor , are configured to cause a computing system to at least:maintain at least a first location of a first access monitor and a second location of a second access monitor;receive at least a first notification of access to the first access monitor by a user and a second notification of access to the second access monitor by the user;determine a location of the user based on the maintained first location and second location and the received first notification and/or second notification; andpresent the determined location of the user.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein:the second notification was more recent than the first notification; andthe determining the location of the user includes determining the location of the user based on the maintained second location and the second notification.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 2 , wherein:the second access monitor is associated with a building; and the second notification of access by the user to the second access monitor associated with the building; and', 'whether the user was inside the building before the second notification., 'the determining ...

Blockchain remote command verification

The preset disclosure provides a control system for operating one or more locomotives in a train, the control system including a first communication unit located on-board a first locomotive of a first consist in the train; and an off-board remote controller interface located remotely from the train, the off-board remote controller interface being configured to receive or generate a locomotive control command, store the received or generated locomotive control command in a shared ledger, and relay the locomotive control command to the first communication unit. The first communication unit is configured to receive the locomotive control command from the off-board remote controller interface.

USER INTERACTION WITH WEARABLE DEVICES

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to determine that an unobtrusive gesture has been received on a first electronic device and send a signal to a second electronic device in response to the unobtrusive gesture. The first electronic device can also be configured to receive a signal from the second electronic device, determine an unobtrusive output in response to the signal, and generate an unobtrusive notification in response to the received signal. In an example, the first electronic device is a part of jewelry worn by a user. 1. At least one computer-readable medium comprising one or more instructions that when executed by at least one processor:determine that an unobtrusive gesture has been received on a first electronic device; andsend a signal to a second electronic device in response to the unobtrusive gesture.2. The at least one computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the first electronic device is a part of jewelry worn by a user.3. The at least one computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the unobtrusive gesture is physical contact by a user.4. The at least one computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the signal is a preconfigured event.5. The at least one computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the signal is a digital kiss.6. An apparatus comprising: receive a signal from a base electronic device;', 'determine an unobtrusive output in response to the signal; and', 'generate an unobtrusive notification in response to the received signal., 'a notification module configured to7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the electronic device is a part of jewelry worn by a user.8. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the base electronic device is a smart phone and the smart phone received the signal from a network element.9. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the message is a signal from a person designated as a very important person.10. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the unobtrusive ...

Method and system for processing credit card related transactions

A system for processing credit card related transactions is provided. According to one aspect of the system, the system adopts a three-layered architecture (Fig. 3) having an access layer, a system service layer and a base platform layer. The system further includes a number of core processing applications and their associated data. The core processing applications layer includes a number of different technology platforms and their associated hardware (Fig. 3). The system services layer provides a number of systems which are used to support the system and is used to insulate the access layer from the base platform layer (Fig. 3). The access layer is used to provide access to the core processing applications and their associated data. The access layer offers a number of services to allow the core processing applications and their associated data to be accessed in a transparent manner. Examples of the services offered by the access layer include right-time management services, application services, presentation services, insulation services and data services. A number of business applications can be connected to the access layer to access the core processing applications and their associated data.

Liquid developer compositions with a vinyl polymeric gel

Disclosed is a developer composition which in use exhibits improved depletion characteristics and produces copies of high image density. The developer comprises an organic carrier containing a pigment system, a charge control agent, and a "gelatex" which acts as a fixitive and a dispersant. The gelatex comprises a carrier-insoluble vinyl polymer and a multiply-branched, vinyl polymer which physically entraps or entangles the carrier-insoluble polymer and is on the borderline of solubility in the carrier. The gelatex component is present in the carrier as a stable dispersion and is substantially uniformly depleted as multiple copies are produced, resulting in a significantly reduced rate of image density deterioration as multiple copies are produced.

Binder for preforms in silencers

In a method of forming a silencer preform from fibers of a fiberizable material, the fibers are fed into a mold, and a low temperature cure binder is applied to the fibers. The binder is cured at a low temperature to bond together the fibers, thereby forming a preform having generally the shape of the mold. The preform is removed from the mold. The preform is structured for insertion into a silencer. A silencer preform includes fibers of a fiberizable material and a low temperature cure binder bonding together the fibers.

systems and methods for mercury removal from emissions

resumo “sistemas e métodos para a remoção de mercúrio das emissões” a presente tecnologia é, em geral, dirigida aos sistemas e métodos para a remoção de mercúrio das emissões. mais especificamente, algumas formas de reali-zação são dirigidas aos sistemas e métodos para a remoção de mercúrio do gás de escape em um sistema de dessulfurização de gás de combustão. em uma forma de realização, um método para remover mercúrio do gás de escape em um sistema de dessulfurização de gás de combustão inclui inserir o gás em um alojamento e condicionar um aditivo. em algumas formas de realização, o condicionamento do aditivo compreende hidratar pó de carbono ativado. o método ainda inclui introduzir o aditivo condicionado no alojamento e capturar mercúrio do gás. abstract systems and methods for removing mercury from emissions this technology is generally addressed to systems and methods for removing mercury from emissions. more specifically, some embodiments are directed to systems and methods for removing mercury from the exhaust gas in a flue gas desulfurization system. in one embodiment, a method of removing mercury from the exhaust gas in a flue gas desulfurization system includes inserting the gas into a housing and conditioning an additive. in some embodiments, conditioning the additive comprises hydrating activated carbon powder. the method further includes introducing the conditioned additive into the housing and capturing mercury from the gas.

Drilling system with an acoustic measurement-while-driving system for determining parameters of interest and controlling the drilling direction

The present invention provides a system for drilling boreholes having a downhole subassembly which contains an acoustic measurement-while-drilling system. The acoustic system contains an acoustic transmitter and receiver for determining the acoustic velocity through the formations surrounding the borehole ad an acoustic transmitter and a set of receivers for determining the bed boundaries surrounding the borehole formation utilizing the acoustic velocities measured by the system. The downhole subassembly also contains a computing system which performs computations downhole and transmits certain answers uphole during the drilling operations. The bed boundary information is utilized to drill the wellbore along a desired wellbore path. The downhole computing system correlates the acoustic sensor measurements with other measurement-while-drilling measurements and transmits selected correlated information uphole. The downhole computing system contains predetermined well profile which is updated based on the bed boundary information. The system may be adapted to correct or update seismic data and offset well data based on acoustic sensor system measurements.

One-way clutch with overriding mechanical clutch

A rotational torque transmission unit in which the input and output shafts are isolated from each other and may be selectively coupled through a lubricated one-way clutch, the one-way clutch having an outer race in the form of a cylindrical cup mounted on the output shaft and an inner race assembly carrying clutch members slidably engaging the input shaft and translatable thereon between a first position on the input shaft within the cylindrical cup and a second position on the input shaft remote from the cylindrical cup, the cylindrical cup being provided with an outwardly flaring conical member to guide the clutch members into the cylindrical cup from the second position on the input shaft.

Recovery of nickel@ and magnesium@ from natural substances

Ni and Mg are recovered from natural Ni and Mg-contg. substances by a process in which a spent catalyst based on Fe and with a S content of at least 10 wt.% is mixed in a ratio of 1:2-8:1 with the natural material, contg. at least 0.1 wt.% each of Ni and Mg. A suspension with a pH of at most 4 is formed with water and is subjected to a pressure of 13.79-41.37 bar and temp. of 50-350 deg. C. An oxidn. agent is injected to give a homogeneous distribution of components.

Closures and methods of making the same

Process for the production of an agglomerated vanadium containing agglomerate according to that obtained and method of using this agglomerate for the manufacture of alloy steels.

L'invention concerne un procédé pour la production d'un aggloméré contenant du vanadium, l'aggloméré ainsi obtenu et l'utilisation de cet aggloméré pour la fabrication d'aciers alliés. Le problème à résoudre consiste à créer un procédé économique et favorable à l'environnement. Le procédé est caractérisé en ce qu'on incinère (2) en présence d'un oxydant un catalyseur d'hydrogénation épuisé à base de fer contenant du vanadium pour réduire sa teneur en soufre à 2% ou moins, on broie le produit, on le mélange (3 à 5) avec un minéral ferreux et un liant puis on le consolide par la chaleur (6). L'invention est applicable à la fabrication des aciers alliés contenant du vanadium. The invention relates to a process for the production of an agglomerate containing vanadium, the agglomerate thus obtained and to the use of this agglomerate for the manufacture of alloy steels. The problem to be solved is to create an economical and environmentally friendly process. The process is characterized by incinerating (2) in the presence of an oxidant a spent iron-based hydrogenation catalyst containing vanadium to reduce its sulfur content to 2% or less, crushing the product, mixing (3 to 5) with a ferrous mineral and a binder and then consolidating it by heat (6). The invention is applicable to the manufacture of alloy steels containing vanadium.

Process for curing a porous muffler preform

A process for curing a porous muffler preform (10,10a) defined by a plurality of glass fibers and a heat-curing thermoset or thermoplastic materials applied to the plurality of glass fibers is disclosed herein. The process includes the step of enclosing the muffler preform in a chamber (24, 24a). The process also includes the step of surrounding the muffler preform with steam. The process also includes the step of causing steam to enter the muffler preform from multiple directions.

Bumper/muffler assembly

A bumper/muffler assembly is provided comprising a bumper; and a muffler having an outer shell. The outer shell may be formed from a non-high impact resistant material, such as a thin metal or a composite material. The muffler may comprise a separate element from the bumper, which is coupled thereto, or is formed as an integral part of the bumper.

Continuous casting shroud apparatus and method

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A shroud apparatus for the continuous casting of steel comprising a fused silica or like refractory oxide nozzle having the outer surface thereof which is normally contacted by the layer of fused slag on the surface of the molten metal in the continuous casting mold when the nozzle is in normal operating position enclosed by a ring or sleeve formed of a slag resistant material, such as silicon nitride, boron nitride or zirconium diboride. In one embodiment the nozzle has a ring member slidable axially along the length thereof with the ring floating in the molten metal and having one end immersed in the molten metal and the other end extending above the slag layer. In another embodiment the nozzle has a protective ring member formed of the slag-resistant material mounted fixedly on the outer surface of the nozzle with the ring being of such length and positioned axially on the nozzle so that only the protective ring will be contacted by the slag layer during the continuous casting operation. The method of continuous casting using such a shroud apparatus greatly increases the continuity and efficacy of the con-tinuous casting operation and improves the quality of the continuous casting.

Connectors for dental prosthetic structures

Process for production of glass-filled thermoplastic pellets suitable for blending with thermoplastic

THE PROCESS CONSISTS OF FEEDING AN EXTRUDED MIXTURE OF SILANE COUPLING AGENT, AND MOLTEN THERMOPLASTIC (WITH OR WITHOUT GLASS FIBERS) TO A CROSS-HEAD DIE, COATING CONTINUOUS GLASS ROVING WITH SAID MIXTURE IN SAID CROSS-HEAD DIE, SOLIFIFYING SAID MOLTEN THERMOPLASTIC WHILE SAID THERMOPLASTIC IS COATED ON SAID ROVING, AND PELLETIZING THE SOLIDIFIED MATERIAL. SUCH PELLETS MAY BE BLENDED WITH THERMOPLASTIC, AND THEREAFTER MOLDED TO YIELD AN ARTICLE HAVING HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH.

Systems and methods for reducing manufacturing failure rates

Systems and methods are provided for reducing failure rates of a manufactured products. Manufactured products may be clustered together according to similarities in their production data. Manufactured product clusters may be analyzed to determine mechanisms for failure rate reduction, including adjustments to test quality parameters, product formulas, and product processes. Recommended product adjustments may be provided.

Hydrokinetic power transmitting mechanism

Process for curing a porous muffler preform

Wiring device covers

A hollow snap-on cover for an electrical device is made of a pliable material with detents projecting its from side walls for fastening onto the electrical device without interfering with other device components and without requiring separate cover fasteners.

Dual liquid level indicating gauge

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An indicating gauge has dual floats to measure the levels of two liquids contained in the same tank. A separate measuring tape is controlled by each float to provide an indication of the liquid level through a single viewing window above the tank. In certain situations, a single float and measuring tape is used to provide an indication of the level of one liquid within the tank. A wiper is engageable with the viewing window to permit cleaning of the inside surface of the window.

Machine asset management system having user interface

An asset management system for a machine is disclosed. The asset management system may include a sensor associated with an asset of the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of an operational status of a system associated with the asset. The asset management system may further include a user interface associated with the machine and a controller in communication with the sensor and the user interface. The controller may be configured to display on the user interface a graphical representation of the asset, receive via the user interface a user selection of the system from a plurality of systems associated with the asset, and display on the graphical representation of the asset a visual indicator of the system in response to the user selection. The visual indicator of the system may indicative of the operational status of the system.

Process for curing a porous muffler preform

A process for curing a porous muffler preform (10,10a) defined by a plurality of glass fibers and a heat-curing thermoset or thermoplastic materials applied to the plurality of glass fibers is disclosed herein. The process includes the step of enclosing the muffler preform in a chamber (24, 24a). The process also includes the step of surrounding the muffler preform with steam. The process also includes the step of causing steam to enter the muffler preform from multiple directions.

Method of forming a muffler preform

A method of forming a preform product includes filling a mold cavity with glass fibers. The mold cavity has an inlet end, a second end opposite the inlet end, and a longitudinal axis. Suction is applied simultaneously to the mold cavity axially from the second end, and suction is further simultaneously applied radially inwardly from a longitudinal passage within the mold cavity, thereby forming a preform product.

Method and apparatus for controlling resonant frequency of an optical interferometer cavity

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING RESONANT FREQUENCY OF AN OPTICAL INTERFEROMETER CAVITY ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An apparatus and method for controlling the resonant frequency of an optical interferometer cavity having a part having a dimension defining the resonant frequency. An electrical conductor adapted for connection to a source of electrical potential is mounted on and mechanically secured to the part of the cavity which has the dimension defining the resonant frequency. The electrical conductor provides a conduction path substantially parallel to the frequency defining dimension of the aforementioned cavity part and has a coefficient of thermal expansion. Mechanical force is transmitted to the aforementioned cavity part as a function of electrothermally induced change in the length of the electrical conductor, thus causing a change in the resonant frequency of the cavity.

Draft control system for agricultural tractor

DRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR Abstract of the Disclosure A draft control system of the type in which a mechanical sprinc1 is employed to balance the draft forces of an implement trailed behind the tractor so as to correct the working depth of the implement in accordance with changes in draft forces, in which the feature is the use of a hydraulic force-amplifying device to increase the responsiveness of the system so as to minimize the forces required to effectuate regulation of the working depth of the implement.

Electrical measuring device for examining milk for pathological changes during milking

Removable protective covering assembly for a bed restraining side rail

A protective covering assembly for removable placement over a bed restraining side rail, made of spaced members, has lengths of preformed pipe insulation, cut and fitted about the spaced members, to provide surrounding padding for them. Thereafter, sheets of heavy duty plastic upholstery are cut, sewn, and fitted up, across, down, and under, the padded bed restraining side rail, as an envelope, to provide a surrounding, restraining, easily cleaned, protective covering. Then to provide for the removal of the covering assembly, an openable fastening assembly is secured to the plastic upholstery, which when opened, serves to clear the envelope from the padded space members of the restraining side rails, during their relative movement.

Carbonless developer sheet

Improvements in or relating to rotor tip clearance control devices

Timer apparatus

Method and apparatus for the transport of particulate solids using a submerged fluid induction device

A method and apparatus for the transport of sand or silt underlying or adjoining a body of water using a submerged fluid induction device is disclosed. The device includes an open bottom and comprises an enclosure which is submerged below the top surface of the sand. One or more apertured pipes, supplied with a pressurized fluidizing medium such as seawater, are positioned below the enclosure. The apertured pipe(s) fluidize the sand underlying the enclosure to induce it up into the enclosure and out an opening at one end of the enclosure. A sump enclosure receives the fluidized sand discharged from the enclosure, and a jet pump within the sump enclosure, having its own associated fluidizing pipe, pumps the fluidized sand through a transport pipe to a remote discharge point. The device as described prevents the build up of sand in the region overlying the enclosure.

Laser control apparatus and method

LASER CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD by NORMAN THEODORE SEATON ABSTRACT A laser control apparatus for use with a laser having output radiation including an intermodal beat frequency and electric signal responsive means for controlling the light frequency from the laser; radiation responsive electric signal means adapted for association with said radiation for providing an electric signal having a frequency as a function of said beat frequency; and means for sensing changes in phase of the aforementioned signal and providing a second electric signal varying as a function thereof and being adapted for connection to the electric signal responsive means. The apparatus also includes a phase comparator and circuitry providing a phase lock of the first-named and reference signals.

Medical claims lead summary report generation

In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises, in response to receiving lead data identifying an entity associated with a health care claim relating to suspected fraud, determining one or more data sources that were used to identify the entity or the suspected fraud; determining a subset of a plurality of data display elements, based on the determined one or more data sources, wherein each of the plurality of data display elements is configured to cause displaying health care claims data associated with the entity in a designated format; automatically obtaining, from a data repository, specific health care claims data associated with the entity for each of the plurality of data display elements in the subset; generating a lead summary report associated with the entity using a report template, the subset, and the obtained specific health care claims data.

Infra-red emitting electro-luminescent lamp structures

A structure for providing electromagnetic wave energy primarily in the near infra-red region of the spectrum and having an electroluminescent lamp element which includes a red fluorescent dye material for emitting energy in both the visible and the near infra-red regions of the spectrum, and at least one layer of optical filter material having selected color filter characteristics for transmitting electromagnetic wave energy therefrom in a manner such that the amount of energy transmitted in the near infra-red region is substantially increased and the amount of energy transmitted in the visible region is substantially decreased.

Improvements in or relating to rotor tip clearance control devices

Variable-field permanent magnet

Minimum scale reheating furnace and a method relating thereto

Parachute opening shock reducing system

A high performance ram air canopy for a parachute comprises a fabric structure including a top fabric element and a bottom fabric element, these two elements being held in a spaced configuration by two side elements and a plurality of intermediate partition elements. The elements forming the fabric structure define a plurality of cells that extend rearwardly from an open, substantially linear, front face of the structure, with the canopy in its deployed configuration and the cells filled with air. A canopy of this type is exposed to an excessive opening shock upon deployment and this problem is overcome by reducing the rate at which the cells can be filled with air upon deployment.

Front wheel drive clutch control system

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL SYSTEM Abstract of the Disclosure A clutch control system for the front wheel drive clutch of a four-wheel drive vehicle engages the front wheel drive clutch as a function of three brake-operated switches, a pair of manually-operated "OFF-ON-AUTO" mode switches and a pair of speed responsive switches connected between a battery and the solenoid of a front wheel drive clutch control valve. The system engages the clutch when vehicle speed is above a limit speed and both service brakes are applied even when the mode switches are in their "OFF" position wherein the clutch is normally disengaged.

Bumper/muffler assembly

A bumper/muffler assembly is provided comprising a bumper; and a muffler having an outer shell. The outer shell may be formed from a non-high impact resistant material, such as a thin metal or a composite material. The muffler may comprise a separate element from the bumper, which is coupled thereto, or is formed as an integral part of the bumper.

Interactive image generation

A content generation platform is generally described herein. More specifically, interactive image generation and techniques and features thereof are disclosed herein. One or more sets of images of a scene are captured in an imaging studio. The captured one or more sets of images of the scene are processed using one or more machine learning based networks to generate an interactive image of the scene comprising a plurality of interactive features. One or more of the plurality of interactive features of the generated interactive image may be modified or edited according to user preferences.

Glass fiber reinforced plastic granulate and process for its production

exhaust assembly

Cooling system for a cooking appliance

A cooking appliance includes a cabinet, defined by at least front, side, bottom and rear panel portions, and at least one oven cavity positioned therein. When placed in an in-use position, the bottom panel portion is spaced from a supporting surface, preferably by multiple, vertically adjustable leg members, such that an air passageway is defined below the bottom panel. At least one opening is formed at a lower rear section of the appliance to allow air to flow into a passageway defined in the cabinet between the oven cavity and the rear panel portion of the cabinet. At least one outlet opening is formed in an upper portion of the cabinet to allow the cooling air to exit the cabinet. With this arrangement, operation of the cooking appliance causes air to be drawn along the bottom of the appliance, into the cabinet, upward within the passageway and then out of the cabinet.

Long fiber thermoplastic composite muffler system with integrated reflective chamber.

La presente invención proporciona sistemas de silenciador compuesto formado de un termoplástico de fibras largas. La tecnología de termoplásticos de fibras largas permite que las fibras mantengan una longitud suficiente para proporcionar resistencia estructural a menor carga de fibras. El material termoplástico de fibras largas para formar los sistemas de silenciador compuesto también proporcionan resistencia incrementada al impacto y resistencia a la fluencia así como resistencia química y térmica. Los silenciadores moldeados con termoplásticos de fibras largas demuestran estabilidad dimensional mejorada en comparación con las piezas moldeadas conocidas basadas en fibras cortas. Una estructura de silenciador adecuada es un montaje de silenciador de múltiples piezas que incluye al menos una sección de forro exterior termoplástico de fibras largas. De acuerdo con la presente invención, el material termoplástico de fibras largas y las piezas moldeadas también se pueden combinar con moldeo excesivo de preformas de inserciones tejidas o unidireccionales, que proporcionan desempeño estructural local. El uso de estas preformas es particularmente adecuado para uso en la manufactura de artículos estructurales de alta temperatura tal como combinaciones de defensa-silenciadores.

Window

Round solder pad for surface mounting electronic devices and a surface mounting position incorporating such shaped pads

A ROUND SOLDER PAD FOR SURFACE MOUNTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND A SURFACE MOUNTING POSITION INCORPORATING SUCH SHAPED PADS Astract of the Disclosure Solder pads for the surface mounting of devices on a circuit board are given a round shape of predetermined size, By such shaping of a solder pad, or contact pad, a device will be held in, or moved to, a desired position on the melting of the solder at the pad. Improved alignment and positioning is obtained. - i -

Container closure member having a liner and pourer

THERMALLY PRINTABLE MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

Continuous casting shroud apparatus and method

A shroud apparatus for the continuous casting of steel comprising a fused silica or like refractory oxide nozzle having the outer surface thereof which is normally contacted by the layer of fused slag on the surface of the molten metal in the continuous casting mold when the nozzle is into normal operating position enclosed by a ring or sleeve formed of a slag resistant material, such as silicon nitride, boron nitride or zirconium diboride. In one embodiment the nozzle has a ring member slidable axially along the length thereof with the ring floating in the molten metal and having one end immersed in the molten metal and the other end extending above the slag layer. In another embodiment the nozzle has a protective ring member formed of the slag-resistant material mounted fixedly on the outer surface of the nozzle with the ring being of such length and positioned axially on the nozzle so that only the protective ring will be contacted by the slag layer during the continuous casting operation. The method of continuous casting using such a shroud apparatus greatly increases the continuity and efficacy of the continuous casting operation and improves the quality of the continuous casting.

Method and apparatus for repelling insects

The specification discloses an apparatus and method for repelling insects through the generation of only far infrared electro-magnetic waves in the range 50 microns to 1000 microns in length.

Flow control dump valve

Drug substance preparations, pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms

The invention relates to drug substance preparations, pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms containing (R)-(-)-2-(2-fluoro-4-biphenylyl) propionic acid as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, and limited amounts of specific product-related and process-related impurities.

Piston ring

Coupler frame with at least one hook

Clearance-testing instrument

Broad band circuits

CLUTCH SYSTEM FOR FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WHEELS

A clutch control system for the front wheel drive clutch of a four-wheel drive vehicle engages the front wheel drive clutch as a function of three brake-operated switches, a pair of manually-operated "OFF-ON-AUTO" mode switches and a pair of speed responsive switches connected between a battery and the solenoid of a front wheel drive clutch control valve. The system engages the clutch when vehicle speed is above a limit speed and both service brakes are applied even when the mode switches are in their "OFF" position wherein the clutch is normally disengaged.

Method and system for processing credit card related transactions

A system for processing credit card related transactions is provided. According to one aspect of the system, the system adopts a three-layered architecture (Fig. 3) having an access layer, a system service layer and a base platform layer. The system further includes a number of core processing applications and their associated data. The core processing applications layer includes a number of different technology platforms and their associated hardware (Fig. 3). The system services layer provides a number of systems which are used to support the system and is used to insulate the access layer from the base platform layer (Fig. 3). The access layer is used to provide access to the core processing applications and their associated data. The access layer offers a number of services to allow the core processing applications and their associated data to be accessed in a transparent manner. Examples of the services offered by the access layer include right-time management services, application services, presentation services, insulation services and data services. A number of business applications can be connected to the access layer to access the core processing applications and their associated data.

Method for operating a motor vehicle with an electric brake force distributor

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Kraftfahrzeugs (2) mit einem elektrischen Bremskraftverteiler (4), wobei der elektrische Bremskraftverteiler (4) dazu ausgebildet ist, Räder (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) einzeln und/oder achsweise mit einer Bremskraft (BK) zu beaufschlagen, mit den Schritten: (S100) Einlesen von Fahrzeugbetriebsdaten (FBD) auf ein Erfassen eines Bremsanforderungssignals (BAS) hin, (S200) Auswerten der Fahrzeugbetriebsdaten (FBD) um ein Ansteuersignal (ASS) für den Bremskraftverteiler (4) zu bestimmen sowie ein Bestimmen einer Fahrtrichtung in Vorwärtsrichtung (V) oder Rückwärtsrichtung (R) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) umfasst, und auf ein Erfassen einer Fahrtrichtung in Rückwärtsrichtung (R) ein Ansteuersignal (ASS) zum Beaufschlagen der Räder (6a, 6b) einer Vorderachse (8) mit einer Bremskraft des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) bereitgestellt wird, und (S300) Ansteuern des elektrischen Bremskraftverteiler (4) gemäß dem Ansteuersignal (ASS). Method for operating a motor vehicle (2) with an electric brake force distributor (4), the electric brake force distributor (4) being designed to apply a braking force to wheels (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) of the motor vehicle (2) individually and/or by axle (BK) to apply, with the steps: (S100) reading in vehicle operating data (FBD) upon detection of a braking request signal (BAS), (S200) evaluating the vehicle operating data (FBD) to determine a control signal (ASS) for the brake force distributor (4) and determining a direction of travel in the forward direction (V) or reverse direction (R) of the motor vehicle (2), and detecting a Direction of travel in the reverse direction (R) a control signal (ASS) for applying a braking force of the motor vehicle (2) to the wheels (6a, 6b) of a front axle (8) is provided, and (S300) activation of the electric brake force distributor (4) according to the activation signal (ASS).

Quick coupler latch

A quick coupler latch mechanism includes a latch pivoted on a quick coupler frame above a hook having a recess. A guide pin extends horizontally through the frame and is supported by thickened frame parts to resist bending deformation of the guide pin. An operator-controlled lever device moves a control bar within the frame. A guide member is rigidly fixed for movement with the lower end of the control bar and has a recess which slidably receives the guide pin. The guide member operatively engages the latch to pivot it between open and closed positions.

Trailer tank

A trailer tank for transporting materials having fluid characteristics, the outer shell of the tank having generally rounded ends, a smooth transition from the rounded ends to a generally elliptical midsection with relatively steep side walls for fast drainage, the bottom section being approximately Vshaped in side elevation and provided with a discharge opening at the lowermost point.

DC blocking apparatus and technique for sampled data filters

Body for motor vehicles

Long fiber thermoplastic composite muffler system with integrated reflective chamber

The present invention provides composite muffler systems formed of a long fiber thermoplastic. Long fiber thermoplastic technology allows the fibers, to maintain a length sufficient to provide structural strength at lower fiber loading. The long fiber thermoplastic material for forming composite muffler systems also provides increased impact strength and creep resistance as well as chemical and thermal resistance. Mufflers molded with long fiber thermoplastics demonstrate improved dimensional stability as compared to known short fiber based moldings. One suitable muffler structure is a multi-piece muffler assembly including at least one long fiber thermoplastic shell section. In accordance with the present invention, the long fiber thermoplastic material and moldings may also be combined with over-molding of preforms of unidirectional or woven inlays, which provide local structural performance. The use of such preforms is particularly suited to use in the manufacture of high temperature, structural articles such as bumper muffler combinations.

Systems and methods for reducing manufacturing failure rates

Systems and methods are provided for reducing failure rates of a manufactured products. Manufactured products may be clustered together according to similarities in their production data. Manufactured product clusters may be analyzed to determine mechanisms for failure rate reduction, including adjustments to test quality parameters, product formulas, and product processes. Recommended product adjustments may be provided.

Fluid operated chimes

A NOVELTY DEVICE CHARACTERIZED BY THE PROVISION OF VERTICALLY ARRANGED CHAMBERS WITH OUTLETS IN COMMUNICATION WITH SUBJACENT CHAMBERS AND MOVABLE STRIKER ELEMENTS IN THE PATH OF FLUID FLOW FROM THE OUTLETS TO THE NEXT SUBJACENT CHAMBER. THE MOVABLE STRIKER ELEMENTS ARE PIVOTED TO THE CHAMBERS AND CHIME ELEMENTS ARE CONNECTED TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEVICE IN A POSITION TO BE ENGAGED BY THE MOVABLE STRIKER ELEMENTS AS THE STRIKER ELEMENTS MOVE RESPONSIVE TO RECEPTION OF A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF FLUID.

Liquid negative developer compositions for electrostatic copying containing polymeric charge control agent

Disclosed is a developer composition which has improved depletion characteristics. The developer comprises an organic carrier containing latex particles comprising a major amount of a C 1 -C 6 lower alkyl acrylate or methacrylate polymer, a pigment system, a charge control agent consisting of a copolymer of C 2 -C 6 lower alkyl vinyl ether and a vinyl chloride, and an acrylic polymer gel for stabilizing the dispersion. The developer may be used in conventional copying equipment to make greater than about 20,000 copies of acceptable image density.

Combination game board and pieces.

Multiple speed power transmission mechanism with non-synchronous ratio shift controllers

Electron discharge device

Infra-red emitting electroluminescent lamp structure

Abstract of the Invention A structure for providing electromagnetic wave energy primarily in the near infra-red region of the spectrum and having an electroluminescent lamp element which includes a red fluorescent dye material for emitting energy in both the visible and the near infra-red regions of the spectrum, and at least one layer of optical filter material having selected color filter characteristics for transmitting electromagnetic wave energy therefrom in a manner such that the amount of energy transmitted in the near infra-red region is substantially increased and the amount of energy tranmitted in the visible region is substantially decreased.

Steering gear for motor vehicles

Firearms with re-chargeable magazine

ABSTRACT A firearm especially for firing large calibre rounds such as rubber bullets and having a magazine in which a plurality of rimmed rounds may be stacked in contact with one another, the magazine being rechargeable at any stage of depletion. The firearm includes a catch mechanism which locks a round in the breech on insertion, permits the rim of a round to ride forward over the rim of a previously-inserted round without fouling, and the extraction of a spent round rearwardly without its rim fouling a previously-inserted round. Mechanism for firing automatic feed, and automatic extraction and ejection of spent rounds is described.

long fiber thermoplastic muffler system with integrated reflector chamber

SISTEMA DE SILENCIOSO COMPOSTO DE TERMOPLÁSTICO DE FIBRA LONGA COM CÂMARA REFLETORA INTEGRADA. A presente invenção fornece sistemas de silencioso compostos formados a partir de um termoplásticos de fibra longa. Uma estrutura de silencioso adequada é um conjunto de silencioso de múltiplas peças incluindo pelo menos uma seção de envolvitório termoplástico de fibra longa (202). O uso de um silencioso é particularmente adequado para uso na fabricação de artigos de alta temperatura tal como combinações de silencioso e para-choque. SILENT SYSTEM COMPOSED OF LONG FIBER THERMOPLASTIC WITH INTEGRATED REFLECTING CHAMBER. The present invention provides composite muffler systems formed from a long fiber thermoplastic. A suitable muffler structure is a multi-piece muffler assembly including at least one long fiber thermoplastic envelope section (202). The use of a muffler is particularly suited for use in the manufacture of high temperature articles such as muffler and bumper combinations.

Method and system for processing credit card related transactions

A system for processing credit card related transactions is provided. According to one aspect of the system, the system adopts a three-layered architecture (Fig. 3) having an access layer, a system service layer and a base platform layer. The system further includes a number of core processing applications and their associated data. The core processing applications layer includes a number of different technology platforms and their associated hardware (Fig. 3). The system services layer provides a number of systems which are used to support the system and is used to insulate the access layer from the base platform layer (Fig. 3). The access layer is used to provide access to the core processing applications and their associated data. The access layer offers a number of services to allow the core processing applications and their associated data to be accessed in a transparent manner. Examples of the services offered by the access layer include right-time management services, application services, presentation services, insulation services and data services. A number of business applications can be connected to the access layer to access the core processing applications and their associated data.

Long fiber thermoplastic composite muffler system with integrated reflective chamber

The present invention provides composite muffler systems formed of a long fiber thermoplastic. Long fiber thermoplastic technology allows the fibers, to maintain a length sufficient to provide structural strength at lower fiber loading. The long fiber thermoplastic material for forming composite muffler systems also provides increased impact strength and creep resistance as well as chemical and thermal resistance. Mufflers molded with long fiber thermoplastics demonstrate improved dimensional stability as compared to known short fiber based moldings. One suitable muffler structure is a multi-piece muffler assembly including at least one long fiber thermoplastic shell section. In accordance with the present invention, the long fiber thermoplastic material and moldings may also be combined with over-molding of preforms of unidirectional or woven inlays, which provide local structural performance. The use of such preforms is particularly suited to use in the manufacture of high temperature, structural articles such as bumper muffler combinations.

Quick coupler latch

Premium container

Systems and methods for determining relationships between defects

Systems and methods are provided for identifying relationships between defects. The system may obtain defect items and associated information. Defect items may be compared to one another based on their attributes to determine how related they are. According to the comparisons, defect items may be grouped together into issue items for further analysis by a user. The system may further update a defect comparison model according to user interaction with defect items.

Aircraft with forward lifting elevator and rudder, with the main lifting surface aft, containing ailerons and flaps, and airbrake

An area ruled forward lifting elevator aircraft 100 comprising a fuselage 120 ; area ruling 600 throughout the length of the fuselage 120 ; an airbrake 400 at the rear of the fuselage; an aircraft propulsion system 140 ; and lifting surfaces that include a forward lifting 200 surface and an aft lifting 300 surface. The inner portion 210 of the forward lifting surfaces 200 move outward from the top fuselage 120 with a V shape forming a large dihedral angle at the fuselage 120 wherein the inner portion of the forward lifting surfaces act as rudder 250 and also act as elevator 260 . The inner V shaped portion 210 of the forward shaped lifting surfaces 200 is swept forward, and at the junction 215 with the outer surface 220 , this surface changes to an aft swept design. The main aft lifting wing allows for an area rule system.

Motor

Patent DE3035727C2

Paintable methylsiloxane elastomers

Bremsesystem for kjoeretoey med firehjulstrekk.

Wood protective means

Foglio di registrazione con sviluppatore senza carbone

Systems and methods for determining relationships between defects

Systems and methods are provided for identifying relationships between defects. The system may obtain defect items and associated information. Defect items may be compared to one another based on their attributes to determine how related they are. According to the comparisons, defect items may be grouped together into issue items for further analysis by a user. The system may further update a defect comparison model according to user interaction with defect items.

Systems and methods for switching between media content

A method for personalizing media content for a user is provided. The method includes, at an electronic device, streaming a first media item from a first set of media items, the first set of media items compiled using a first recommendation hypothesis. The method further includes, while streaming the first media item, in response to a first user request, selecting, without user intervention, a second set of media items, distinct from the first set of media items, including determining a presentation order of a plurality of sets of media items using a heuristic applied to the plurality of sets of media items. The second set of media items is compiled using a second recommendation hypothesis, wherein the second recommendation hypothesis is distinct from the first recommendation hypothesis. The method includes streaming a second media item from the second set of media items.

Apparatus and method for making low tangle texturized roving

Arbitrary view generation

Techniques for generating an arbitrary view or perspective of an ensemble scene are disclosed. In some embodiments, in response to a received request for a prescribed perspective of an ensemble scene comprising a plurality of assets, an output image of the ensemble scene for the requested prescribed perspective is generated based at least in part on combining at least a portion of an existing image of each of at least a subset of the plurality of assets.

Vehicle frame

Fabbricazione materiale stampabile termicamente e procedimento per la sua

Heated refrigerator car

Improvements in Filters or Strainers, more particularly applicable for Filtering or Straining Boiler Feed Water and Lubricants in Use, and in Arrangements connected therewith.

Motion-picture apparatus

Systems and methods for reducing manufacturing failure rates

Systems and methods are provided for reducing failure rates of a manufactured products. Manufactured products may be clustered together according to similarities in their production data. Manufactured product clusters may be analyzed to determine mechanisms for failure rate reduction, including adjustments to test quality parameters, product formulas, and product processes. Recommended product adjustments may be provided.