Disclosed is an apparatus for removing residual yarns from roving bobbins (3) by suction which bobbins are conveyed by a roving bobbin conveyance line (2) provided with a large number of bobbin hangers (2a). Plural suction nozzles are provided respectively in opposed relation to the plural roving bobbins, and by moving the nozzles forward there are ensured suitable gaps for the suction of residual...

When a slip value of the driven wheel (1RR, 1RL) on a road surface reaches a predetermined value, the slip control is implemented to apply a braking force to the driven wheel (1RR, 1RL) as well as to decrease torque to be generated by the engine (2). When the brake is operated manually, or when a foot brake is stepped down, only the slip control by application of the braking force to the driven wh...

Described is a crushing device having a housing (1) with an upper feed opening (11) and having a lower section with a pair of counter-rotating interlocking rollers (2, 3). Each roller (2, 3) comprises several gearwheel-like crusher discs (6) with spaces (13) mounted between them. One roller (2) is connected to a drive, the drive being transmitted to the second roller (3) by virtue of the fact that...

A method and a device for adjusting the X-radiation of an X-ray apparatus, in particular that of a mammographic apparatus, in which the radiation ( PHI 4) having penetrated the photographed object (5) is examined in the beginning of the photography in order to avoid over-exposure of the patient, and on the basis of this the energy spectrum of the radiation is adjusted by regenerative coupling (8, ...

A control device for an automobile capable of changing the relationship between the driver's input and the controlled variable of the automobile by the driver's individual characteristics so as to characterize the automobile.

Technical problem: Due to the size of versatile home trainers, it is not possible for most people, due to the lack of space, to set up such an apparatus at home. Aim: To develop an apparatus which, despite extremely small dimensions, permits a vast number of exercises and fits in every home. Solution: The newly developed apparatus is called a multi-tandem home trainer. Due to its design, the appar...

A resin reinforced fibre product such as glass fibre impregnated with a thermosetting resin is treated to recover fibre by initially shredding the waste, pulverizing the shredded waste and sieving the pulverized waste to separate the free fibres. The remaining waste is milled to produce a fine powder suitable as a filler. The pulverizing is completed without classification and a portion of the pul...

This invention relates to method and apparatus for compressing an assembly of plates inside a valve regulated lead-acid battery thereby allowing the battery case to expand without causing slippage or partial loss of contact between the battery plates.

A process for producing a substantially non-explosive powder containing finely divided metallic particles suitable for being incorporated in a refractory mixture, comprising simultaneously grinding a mixture of pieces of metal with pieces of an inert refractory material to produce a premixture containing finely divided metallic particles and finely divided refractory particles which are intimately...

An aerobic resistance exercise garment (48) effectively supplements a motion exercise. The garment (48) includes an article of clothing worn on the body with an anchor member (14,18,58) worn at the hand or foot. A connecting element (32,34,36,38,39) is connected to the article of clothing (48) and the anchor member (14,18,58). The connecting element (32,34,36,38,39) is preferably made of an elasti...

A device for processing crustaceans, provided with a blowing device comprising means for effecting an upward air flow, through which peeled crustaceans may be passed. The blowing device is provided with an air duct for the air flow, which air duct comprises a constricted part with a passage which is at least 25 % smaller than the cross-sectional area of the upstream air duct. A method for processi...

The apparatus comprising pairs of hooks in which one 32 of the hooks is articulated to the other hook 31. It is designed in such a way as to permit fastening onto the two hooks, in ensuring the engagement of one, and only one, cord on each of the second hooks 32 and in optimising the position of the hooks both for the fastening phase and for the unfastening phase.

The labor costs associated with manufacturing wooden articles often represent a substantial portion of the total cost of producing the wooden article. This invention discloses a polymeric composition which can be easily molded into articles which have physical properties which are very similar to those of wood. By utilizing the polymeric composition and techniques of this invention, it is possible...

The invention concerns a process for making finely divided metal in which molten metal is fed in drops from a crucible into a stream of fluid where the molten metal drops are cooled, and a device for implementing the process and its use. The aim of developing an economical process for converting metals into spherical particles with a narrow particle size distribution and diameters of over 50 mu m...

A prepolymer composition for preparing polyurethane insulating foams from pressurized containers consists of a prepolymer component with at least one polyurethane prepolymer containing 4-20 % by weight of NCO groups, and commonly used additives, as well as a propellant gas, with 0.01 to 2% by weight of polybutadiene based on the weight of the prepolymer component.

Prepolymer composition for preparing polyurethane insulating foams from pressurized containers consists of a prepolymer component with at least one polyurethane prepolymer containing 4 to 20% by weight NCO groups, and usual additives, as well as a propellant gas. A polyisocyanate is used containing less than 2% by weight of a monomer isocyanate, with respect to the prepolymer component.

A prepolymer composition for preparing polyurethane insulating foams with fire-retardant properties from pressurized containers consists of a prepolymer component with at least one polyurethane prepolymer containing 4 - 20% by weight of NCO groups, and usual additives, as well as a propellant gas. The prepolymer component is essentially halogen-free and has 5 to 40% by weight, based on the weight ...

PCT No. PCT/EP94/00068 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 12, 1994 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 12, 1994 PCT Filed Jan. 11, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO94/15784 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 21, 1994.The glazing element in accordance with the invention comprises in its simplest form a pane and a textile spacer fabric arranged at the covering surface of the pane. The spacer fabric comprises at least two covering layers, which are connected...

Spherical, cellular silicone rubber microparticles, having internal microcells, are produced with an apparent specific gravity in the range of 0.05 to 0.5 g/cm<3> and an average particle size in the range of 10 to 5000 micrometers. The microparticles can be produced by dispersing a foamable, liquid curable silicone rubber composition in a liquid, then contacting this dispersion with a liquid resid...