Abstract:
A material that is elastic and cut/puncture resistant, for use in garments. Said material contains a plurality of protective elements (38), at least one elastic base layer (36), and minimal connective area (42) or no connective area (see Fig. 14a) between the protective element(s) (38) and the elastic base (36) layer(s). The attachment can be point attachment (42), or attachment of layers of elastic materials to form pockets (108) to capture the protective elements. The protective elements can be flexible (Fig. 3a) or (semi) rigid (82).
Abstract:
A module (12) for a modular conveyor belt is of a microcellular polymeric foam produced by an injection molding process. The foam polymeric material exhibits excellent mechanical properties required for modular conveyor belts capable of withstanding long service lives. Also, the reduced weight in comparison to conventionally molded modules (12) helps decrease wear on the conveyor belt support structures including the drive sprockets.
Abstract:
Floor mat arrangement for floor mats (1) which have a (synthetic) rubber backing and a pile surface whose pile portion (2) is surrounded by a pile-free border. The arrangement comprises at least two mats (1) to whose lower side, in or adjacent the corners of the mats, first Velcro strips or the like (3) are attached. The arrangement further comprises second Velcro strips or the like (4) having opposite fastening means, linking together the first Velcro strips (3) of adjoining mats, arranged edge-to-edge. The back of the mats is formed with a patterned depression (5) of a considerable extent.
Abstract:
Wooden tiles (10) including a plurality of smaller rectangular blocks (12a, 12b), flat grain or preferably end grain, are made by providing in each block (12a, 12b) at least one lateral groove (20) extending parallel to and spaced inwardly from the side edges of the block (12a, 12b) and intersecting the lateral groove(s) (28) at a right angle. When the blocks (12a, 12b) are aligned in abutting relationship, either side by side, side to end or end to end, to form a tile (10) of the desired pattern, the grooves (28, 30) are aligned to form a grid-like network of continuous, rectilinear channels (32, 34). The channels (32, 34) are substantially filled with a relatively flexible, synthetic plastic material capable of becoming flowable upon being heated to a predetermined temperature and hardening upon subsequent cooling.
Abstract:
The present invention involves cover (32) for automation and robots having spray nozzles (24, 28) wherein the surface material of the covers (32) have been enhanced for residue retention. The robot covers of the present invention may be formed from a polymer, which in one exemplary embodiment may be polyethylene. For example, the polymer may be received in the form of a cast or blown extruded plastic film. In one exemplary embodiment, the polymer may be processed to increase the surface energy and/or surface area of the polymer. By increasing at least one of the surface energy and the surface area of the polymer, the total energy of the surface of the polymer is increased.
Abstract:
Steering control system for a vessel including at least two propulsion units pivotally arranged in relation to the hull of the vessel for generating a driving thrust of said vessel in a desired direction, wherein each propulsion unit is moveable within a working volume defined for each propulsion unit and wherein the working volume for neighbouring propulsion units of said at least two propulsion units have a common space, said control system including at least two separate control units each controlling an associated propulsion unit, and a steering control instrument for determining the desired angular position of the propulsion units, where each of said separate control units are arranged for receiving a first input signal from said steering control instrument for determining the desired angular position of its associated propulsion unit and second input signal(s) originating from the other separate control units, associated with neighbouring propulsion units, which second input signal(s) indicating the status of the their associated propulsion units.
Abstract:
A matting construction includes a multilayer thickness for supporting at least a user thereon, the multilayer thickness may have an outer layer which enables a user to ambulate without slipping thereon; a compressible layer for absorbing at least a portion of the weight of the user, and a peripheral frame member disposed between the outer layer and the compressible layer. The peripheral frame member may be disposed at an angle from the horizontal and the frame member is fixedly attached between the outer layer and the compressible layer.
Abstract:
A lightweight, interlaced panel system for use in temporary walkways, worksites, airfields, roadways, tent floors and other support surfaces comprising a plurality of partially overlapping and inter-connectable individual panels, wherein each panel is made from rigid, polymeric, plastic materials, and wherein each panel has a lip section on two sides of the panel that is integrated in the panel's body; wherein the panel with the lip is formed during a molding process and does not rely on any further assembly. The panels have uniformly spaced holes for receipt of binding cord and the panels are interlaced together by the binding cord with each panel having adjoining perimeter lips which overlap with an adjacent panel's perimeter lips and to form an easily assembled and interconnected flat surface.
Abstract:
A link for making a modular papermaking fabric by interconnecting with other links is made through molding techniques to have predetermined characteristics such as open area, permeability, surface finish, etc. A papermaking fabric is constructed from a plurality of interconnected links and has predetermined permeability established by the combination of open and contact areas on each link.
Abstract:
Sterilization indicators utilizing moisture-resistant, water-dispersible, pressure sensitive adhesives are provided. The sterilization indicators comprise at least one backing strip, preferably water-dispersible, which is coated on at least one side with the moisture-resistant, water-dispersible, pressure sensitive adhesive. A sterilization indicator strip is affixed to the backing strip and is easily removable from the sterilization indicator. The indicator tapes are useful to maintain a sterilization wrapper containing articles to be sterilized in a closed position during sterilization, and normal pre- and post-sterilization handling, while also providing a means to indicate if the wrapped articles have passed through a sterilization cycle. After use, the sterilization indicator strip is easily removed, and the adhesives coating the sterilization indicators, and preferably also the backing strips, disperse an aqueous alkali solution, such as is found in commercial laundries. Methods of making and using the sterilization indicators are also provided.