Il est proposé un dispositif destiné à la coupe d'un produit 12, notamment la coupe d'un tapis de produit, comprenant au moins une lame de coupe 18 précontrainte axialement, reliée à une unité d'actionnement 22 plus particulièrement piézoélectrique, qui engendre des vibrations longitudinales de la lame de coupe 18. Conformément à l'invention, le dispositif comprend au moins un générateur de vib...

L'invention concerne un capteur de présence bi-fonctionnel comprenant deux sorties distinctes :- une sortie présence (SP) pour détecter une présence passive,- une sortie déplacement (SD) pour détecter un mouvement.

Le véhicule électrique (10) est équipé d'une unité de frein à tambour (122) sur une roue arrière (23) entraînée en rotation par la force d'entraînement d'un moteur électrique (100) . Des ailettes (181, 183) sont prévues pour refroidir le moteur électrique et l'unité de frein à tambour, entre le moteur électrique, sur une surface de côté intérieur d'un corps de carter. Il est possible de refroid...

An operator station for a lift truck or other vehicle including a scalloped arm rest providing a plurality of arm rest positions for operators of varying sizes. The arm rests are positioned approximate an operator control handle, such that operators can operate vehicle controls while resting their arms in a selecte d one of the scalloped arm rests.

A method for the production of a multifilament carbon fibre-based longitudinal reinforcing element, designed to be incorporated in a rubber-based item. Said method comprises the following steps, whereby untwisted carbon fibres are plunged into an impregnating bath containing a solution of resorcinol-formaldehyde resin and rubber latex, the impregnated fibres are then dried and the dried fibres are...

A ceramic material having particular utility as a thermal insulating or thermal barrier coating on metallic substrates is provided. The ceramic material broadly comprises at least one lanthanide sesquioxide and the balance comprising a first oxide selected from the group consisting of zirconia, ceria, and hafnia. The lanthanide sesquioxide has a formula A2O3 where A is selected from the group cons...

A computer-implemented centralized article routing and tracking system and method for optimally routing an article through a network of processing stations. The system and method generate an optimal route based on variable factors such as weather, traffic, and available equipment and can re-calculate said route at every stop based on updated information. The system and method permits tracking of a...

On-line reverse auction methods and systems are disclosed. Specifically, such methods and systems enable a buyer interested in purchasing a product or service to create a request for proposals and to upload it in a web site for access by suppliers.The suppliers submit bids by uploading them into the web site in reply to the request for proposals. The buyer as well as the suppliers may view all the...

An effective, entertaining and rewarding way to advertise. Transforms advertising from something Consumers avoid to a drawing card that attracts the Consumers. Communicates Consumer Rewarded Advertising Vehicle Immersive Ad Bundles ("CRAV Ads"). The CRAV Ads include a Vignette, a Query, an optional Alert, and an optional Answer. Promoters can sell CRAV Ads to Advertisers. Promoters or Advertisers ...

This disclosure concerns a process and apparatus for reclamation of waste polystyrene-type materials for reuse within the specification ranges of the input polystyrene-type material. The disclosed process and apparatus include dissolution of the waste polystyrene-type materials in a dissolve section utilizing a reusable solvent having a low boiling point and high vaporization rate, removal of soli...

Disclosed is a system for payment data exchange comprising a payment terminal device 10 for coupling to a point of sale device and to a mobile phone 14, an authorisation centre 1 for coupling to a mobile voice network (5) and to a financial information system, the mobile phone (14) for coupling to the mobile voice network (5) and to the payment terminal device (10). The payment data exchange is pe...

A method that is operative with a computer executable code to create a selectively accessible and user controlled portfolio folder. The method, which is a computer implemented method for sharing personal information through an electronic communication network between a user and one or more reviewers, includes the steps of: providing an electronic storage medium having a computer executable code fo...

The jet grouted column diameter checking technique uses annular transmit and measurement electrodes (18) in a tube (16) filled with conducting liquid equal to the column (32) length inserted in an axial bore of less diameter than the column and processes the potential measured (24) for comparison with a reference bore to give the column diameter.

The system has sensors (3) placed at the front and/or back of a motor vehicle (2) for detecting an obstacle (4). An engine control system (8) and a brake actuator (10) automatically stop the vehicle by reducing engine torque and by braking, respectively, when the sensor detects the obstacle. The control system and actuator are provided with information on speed, on control pedals position, and obs...

The apparatus has a spacer (18i) blocked between lower and upper printed circuit boards (14i-1, 14i-2) to electrically connect the boards. The spacer is blocked by exerting pressure on the boards using lower and upper casing cover (16i-1, 16i-2). Electronic components (22i-1, 22i-2) fixed on the spacer have connection pins (24i-1, 24i-2) electrically contacting with one of the boards based on the ...

Method for remote execution of a function on a server by a client involves transmission (503) of a remote execution request (Rn) with the request being possibly accompanied by a payment (Pn) greater than or equal to the cost of execution of the function. If a first criteria is fulfilled and the client has still not received a response, then the request is re-sent at least once more. The invention...

An apparatus for transmitting data between downhole tools is disclosed in o ne embodiment of the present invention as including an annular core constructed of a magnetically-conductive material. At least one conductor, electrically isolated from the annular core, is coiled around the annular core. An annular housing constructed of an electrically conductive material is used to partially enclose th...

This invention is about a method of e-business of using internet, and the goal of this invention is to provide a method of using internet in a-business that is able to compensate money for the part of risk. To get this goal, the first step is to be a member of trading system for trading as type of by-products at the outside of the market the second step id to log in at the trading system; the thir...

The invention relates to an adjusting magnetic braking system comprising a sprocket wheel which is made form a ferromagnetic material and which, by moving, interacts with a block of magnets. According to the invention, the braking is graduated by moving the magnetic block towards or away from the sprocket wheel, with the aid of a variable-force spring. In order to improve the efficiency thereof, t...

A system and a method for promoting and conducting computerized, voice-based e-commerce transactions operated over a wireless network. The system comprises a telecommunications device (12) for remote communication with a mobile commercial transactions system (44); a voice recognition (48)/data transfer unit for identifying, authenticating (38), and interfacing with a plurality of consumer/users (1...