A device for joining textile yarns by compressed air in which the joining head comprises a longitudinal chamber divided into two parts by a transverse central fissure, at least one air nozzle opening into each of said parts, that nozzle opening into one part creating an air swirl in one direction of rotation and that nozzle opening into the other part creating an oppositely directed air swirl, the...

The present patent application discusses a frequency translation apparatus for altering the effective frequency of the phase information of an input signal (115). The input signal (115) has a first phase ((theta)(t)) and a first frequency (fi). The phase of the input signal is extracted and digitized at a second frequency (fo), forming a second N-bit digital phase signal ((theta)'(t))(311). The fr...

A membrane separation process and apparatus uses two different semi-permeable membranes to remove inorganic ions and low molecular weight species from high molecular weight species. The first semi-permeable membrane has a pore size to allow mainly diffusive transport of species across the membrane and a preferred pore size is 20-40 angstroms. The second semi- permeable membrane has a pore size to ...

In a vehicle with traction slip control wherein a slipping tendency of a driving wheel in a driving state is detected and a control system effects a braking operation or reduction of driving torque of the driving wheel in accordance with the slipping tendency the control system is modified so that, when the vehicle is being reduced in speed or under an equivalent condition the braking or torque re...

The invention provides a method of mechanical alloying a titanium-base metal powder. Titanium-base metal powder is provided in a mechanical alloying apparatus having a controlled atmosphere to prevent excessive oxidation of the titanium- base metal powder. An effective amount of tin process control agent is added to the mechanical alloying apparatus. The mechanical alloying apparatus is operated t...

The present invention discloses a blood cleaning hollow fiber membrane characterized by comprising a hydrophobic porous hollow fiber membrane and having a hydrophilic thin layer formed at least on the inner surface of said hollow fiber membrane by the grafting of a hydrophilic compound through the agency of a gamma ray, a method for the cleaning blood and an apparatus therefor using the same.

Die Absaugeinrichtung weist ein Absaugrohr (1) auf, das eine Vielzahl von Einlaßöffnungen für jeweils einen Faden (36) besitzt. Die Einlaßöffnungen münden über ein Saugrohr (3) in das Absaugrohr (1) ein. Das Einsaugrohr (3) ist zur Achse des Absaugrohres (1) geneigt und besitzt einen geringeren Durchmesser. ; The suction device has a suction pipe (1) which possesses a plurality of inlet ori...

This invention is directed to a method for producing colored glazes having controlled textures, the method comprising the following steps: (a) a first frit containing a colorant is prepared; (b) a slip of that frit is applied to a glass-ceramic body and dried; (c) a second frit either containing another colorant or being colorless is prepared; (d) a slip of that frit is applied atop the laye...

Eine Schneidvorrichtung (10) für einen in einem Changierdreieck auf eine Kreuzwicklung (12) laufenden Faden (36) mit einem unterhalb des Changierdreiecks gelegenenen Messer (5) und einer Fadenhebevorrichtung, (42) die zwischen unter- und oberhalb des Changierdreiecks gelegenen Stellungen bewegbar ist, in ihrer oberen Stellung entweder so lange verbleibt, daß der Faden (36) als Schlußwicklung (58) ...

A system is provided for conveying fluid lubricant forwardly to lubricate a forward bearing support member (26) of a vehicular tandem axle assembly (100). The system includes a first open-sided trough (38) in to which the fluid lubricant is deposited by a differential gear assembly (14). Trough (38) is in fluid communication with a second open-sided trough (40) that slopes forwardly and downwardly...

Since the focus of an optical equipment stays on the extension of a straight line connecting the two base ends of a parallel linkage (25) and the focus (f) of the medical optical equipment (34) remains fixed at a fixed position when the parallel linkage is transformed, the medical optical (34) equipment does not need to be focused even when the parallel linkage is operated, and thereby operating t...

The utility model relates to a wind wheel assembly with functions of centrifugal inertial force accumulation and centrifugal speed regulation, belonging to the field of wind energy development and utilization and blower manufacture. The utility model can solve the technical problems of unstable power and rotation speed of a wind generator. In the utility model, the blades of wind wheels are made i...

A method and apparatus for reducing the magnitude of a uniformity characteristic in a cured tire and the tire produced thereby. A signal is generated which is indicative of the magnitude of the uniformity characteristic. The signal is also indicative of the location on the tire to be corrected. At least a portion of one carcass reinforcing member of the tire is permanently deformed a predetermined...

A radiation sensor provides on-line measurement of web MD/CD fiber orientation ratio, formation indexes of multiple spatial frequencies, and optical density as it relates to basis weight. A light source illuminates one side of a substrate to be measured. The radiation passing through the substrate is detected by a pair of detectors having fields of view along narrow strips which are perpendicular ...

A device (1) for cutting the end from a tire tread strip (3) having at least one cutting unit (4,22). When there are two cutting units (4,22) they may be positioned at a desired distance from each other and arranged for simultaneously cutting the opposite ends of a tread strip (3) arranged on a workbench (2,23). Each cutting unit (4,22) comprises a heated blade (5) which extends through a slit (11...

A biaxially oriented polyethylene 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate film which is usable as a base film for magnetic recording media capable of high-density recording, in particular, magnetic tape, characterized in that the numbers of protrusions formed on the surface of the film and meeting the conditions that 1

A disk drive package (10) includes read/write circuits, a disk drive mechanism and a microprocessor (36). The microprocessor (36) has a dedicated function input (34) and an interrupt input (38). The dedicated function input (34) is accessible through an external connector (20) in the disk drive package (10), but the interrupt input (38) has no direct external access. The microprocessor (36) is pro...

A method for determining the presence of an analyte in a fluid is described along with an apparatus specifically designed to carry out the method. The method involves taking a reflectance reading from one surface (15) of an inert porous matrix (11) impregnated with a reagent that will interact with the analyte to produce a light-absorbing reaction product when the fluid being analysed is applied t...

A defect detection system (10) of this invention applies one or more spacially-separated, orthogonally-aligned light beams (22 and 24) to a coated fiber (32) such that the light passes through the entire width of both the fiber (32) and its applied coating (31). As the light passes through a fiber (32) and coating (31) of good quality, a particular pattern, with a predictable intensity level, is p...

The invention relates to a novel herbicide composition, which comprises the (S) enantiomer or racemate of a compound of the general formula (I), (I) wherein R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, as active ingredient in an amount of 0.01 to 95% by weight together with one or more solid and/or liquid carrier(s), preferably grist(s) of native or synthetic material(s) and/or with inert solv...