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|03rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 6
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|Electrophotographic Patterning of an Image Definition Material - A method is disclosed in the context of a system comprises an electrophotographic subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electrophotographic subsystem comprises a photoreceptor, a charging subsystem, an exposure subsystem, and a development subsystem. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor to thereby write a latent charge image onto the photoreceptor surface. The image is developed with an image definition material, such as a dampening fluid. The image definition material forms a positive pattern of the image to be printed. The image pattern is then transferred to the reimageable surface. The transferred pattern is then developed by selectively applying an ink over regions of image definition material. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.
|Imaging System for Patterning of an Image Definition Material by Electro-Wetting and Methods Therefor - A system comprises an electro-wetting subsystem, a transfer subsystem, an imaging member, and an inking subsystem. The electro-wetting subsystem comprises a photo-responsive photoreceptor, a charging mechanism, an image definition material reservoir, a charge erase mechanism, and an exposure subsystem, such as a light source and rotating polygon forming a raster output scanner (ROS) disposed for exposure of the photoreceptor through the image definition material reservoir. The imaging member comprises a reimageable surface having certain properties, such as having a low surface energy to promote ink release onto a substrate. In operation, the photoreceptor is charged areawise. An exposure pattern is formed by the exposure subsystem on the surface of the charged photoreceptor, which is developed with image definition material. The image definition material pattern is transferred to the reimageable surface. The pattern is developed with ink. The inked image may be transferred to a substrate.
|IGNITER ASSEMBLY, METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME AND COVER MEMBER - The present invention provides an igniter assembly, including:
|THERMITE IGNITION AND RUSTY IRON REGENERATION BY LOCALIZED MICROWAVES - A method and corresponding devices employ a mixture of at least a metal oxide and a metal which undergoes an exothermic chemical reaction. Microwave radiation is applied to the mixture so as to generate a localized hot spot in the mixture, thereby initiating the exothermic chemical reaction. The use of localized microwave radiation facilitates low power and portable implementations. Devices and techniques for cutting, drilling, welding, material synthesis, generating thrust, and mechanical power and motion are also disclosed.
|Compact and Low-Volume Mechanical Igniter and Ignition Systems for Thermal Batteries and the Like - An ignition system for a thermal battery where the ignition system includes: a base plate for connection to the thermal battery; and two or more inertial igniters formed on the base plate, each of the two or more inertial igniters having a striker mass which ignites one or more pyrotechnic materials upon a predetermined acceleration profile, the base plate having an opening corresponding to each of the two or more inertial igniters for allowing a generated spark to pass into the thermal battery.
|Borehole Plug Inflation Control - An inflatable borehole plug comprising an inflatable fluid tight bag with a storage container containing an inflation fluid in a compressed state located within the fluid tight bag. The storage container has a first actuator and a second actuator located at opposite ends thereof to initiate release of inflation fluid and hence effect expansion of the fluid tight bag. Choice of the vertical orientation of the first and second actuators and of which or both are activated provides differing rates of release of the inflation fluid and corresponding different rates of inflation of the fluid tight bag.
|Launched Smoke Grenade - A launched smoke grenade has a body having a hollow interior that contains an active grenade material and a bullet trap element formed of an inert material, the body defining a muzzle receptacle bore that is adapted to receive a rifle muzzle, the active grenade material defining a cavity, and the bullet trap element having at least a forward portion received in the cavity. The active grenade material may include a smoke generation component and an ignition component. There may be a bullet suppressing material positioned between the rifle muzzle and the inert material. The bullet suppressing material and the inert material may be made of different materials.
|HAND GRENADE, A HAND-GRENADE ACTUATOR, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HAND-GRENADE ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to a hand grenade comprising a main body (
|Shotgun pellet that is elongated, achieves stable flight after disordered launching, and is easy of manufacture - A shotgun pellet that flies faster and farther for a given pellet weight than spherical pellets or other shapes by means of streamlined aerodynamic design, having no features that fail to transit the barrel without damage, orienting itself nose-into-the-wind despite disordered launching, spins about its axis, minimizes or eliminates nutation, and is manufactureable in a coaxial two-element die and punch cold-forming machine.
|SHORT DURATION CHEMILUMINESCENT COMPOSITION - One aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a H
|SHORT DURATION CHEMILUMINESCENT COMPOSITION - One aspect of the invention relates to chemiluminescent compositions comprising an oxalate composition, an activator composition and a H
|LEAD FREE REDUCED RICOCHET LIMITED PENETRATION PROJECTILE - A frangible projectile with a specific gravity similar to a lead projectile. The projectile comprises 34-94%, by weight, binder. The binder comprises poly ether block amide resin. The projectile further comprises 6-66%, by weight, ballast. The ballast comprises at least one member selected from a group consisting of tungsten, tungsten carbide, molybdenum, tantalum, ferro-tungsten, copper, bismuth, iron, steel, brass, aluminium bronze, beryllium copper, tin, aluminium, titanium, zinc, nickel silver alloy, cupronickel and nickel. The projectile can be prepared with a particularly preferred specific gravity of 5-14 and more preferably 11-11.5.
|Track maintenance apparatus and method - In an aspect, a track maintenance vehicle includes a body, a work head, and a controller. The work head performs track maintenance and is coupled to the body. The controller is configured to operate the vehicle in an autonomous mode. In another aspect, an anchor adjustor includes first and second jaws and an actuator. The jaws pivot about a single axis. The actuator causes the jaws to rotate about the axis. In another aspect, an anchor adjustor assembly includes a first pair of jaws, a second pair of jaws and an actuator. The first and second pairs of jaws open and close about a rail in a track. The actuator causes the closed first pair of jaws to translate towards the closed second pair of jaws along a longitudinal direction of the rail.
|Cable Transport Installation - The transport system in accordance with the invention comprises a car for receiving passengers, a guidance system and a cable traction system. The transport system is characterized in that the guidance system is constituted of a single central rail on which roll wheels attached to the car. Thus, there is no longer any lateral wall to support the guide rail or rails, which makes it possible to limit the width of the roadway neutralized by the system. The wheels of the car may be located laterally on each side of the central rail.
|INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION - A method is disclosed for constructing a locomotive, in part, from serviceable used parts from one or more other locomotives. The principal part that is used in this new locomotive configuration is a single, used locomotive truck assembly. The various embodiments and configurations of the present invention are directed generally to a purpose-built locomotive that incorporates parts from other locomotives in a unique way. The present invention can be summarized as a method creating a simple locomotive that is well adapted to switching and spotting functions that shares commonality with other larger locomotives both in terms of components and design. Because this new piece equipment is built in part from a plentiful supply of under-valued surplus components, it will be economical to construct and maintain. The locomotive may also include a self-elevating system so that the truck assembly can be accessed or removed rapidly for maintenance or repairs.
|Railcar Cover - A system for covering a railcar includes a first set and a second set of structural members coupled to a railcar. The structural members are configured to move between a loading position, an unloading positing, and a covered position. The system includes a plurality of cover portions, each coupled to a structural member of the first set and a structural member of the second set. In the loading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set are proximate longitudinal sides of the railcar. In the unloading position, at least one of the first set and at least one of second set are proximate a longitudinal center line of the railcar. In the covered position, the first set are proximate the longitudinal center line of the railcar, and the second set are proximate the longitudinal sides of the railcar.
|FREIGHT WAGON - A freight car has a loading area on two bogies. At least one coil trough for steel coils is formed in the loading area. The coil trough is formed with insertion openings for insertion stakes. Wedges which are provided alongside the coil trough can be folded down into the loading area so that the coil troughs are closed by folding down the wedges to form a level loading area. Slots for stakes to be inserted along the longitudinal sides of the freight car are further provided in the loading area. Container corners are further provided distributed over the loading area, so that containers can be secured to the loading area. Retractable lashing devices are provided in the loading area for tightening tensioning straps to secure a load on the loading area.
|HIGH STRUCTURE CARBON BLACKS - Disclosed herein are high structured carbon blacks, methods of synthesis and treatment, and dispersions and inkjet ink formulations prepared therefrom. The carbon black can have the following properties: OAN≧170 mL/100 g; and STSA ranging from 160 to 220 m
|INK COMPOSITION, INK FOR INKJET RECORDING AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD - An ink composition containing at least two kinds of water-soluble long-wavelength dyes whose absorption spectrum in an aqueous solvent has a maximum wavelength of 550 nm to 700 nm, in which at least one kind of the water-soluble long-wavelength dyes is a first water-soluble long-wavelength dye of an azo compound represented by the following Formula (1), at least one kind of the water-soluble long-wavelength dyes is a second water-soluble long-wavelength dye that is different from the first water-soluble long-wavelength dye, and the second water-soluble long-wavelength dye is a compound having two to four azo groups conjugated with each other per molecule, an ink for inkjet recording using the ink composition, and an inkjet recording method using the ink for inkjet recording using the ink for inkjet recording.
|ENZYMATICALLY DEGRADABLE COMPOSITIONS - Enzymatically degradable compositions containing biocompatible polymers reactive with glycosaminoglycan compositions having a first glycosaminoglycan compound having a first degree of acetylation and a second glycosaminoglycan compound having a second degree acetylation different than the first degree of acetylation.
|PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES OF HIGH BULK DENSITY, GOOD FLOWABILITY AND IMPROVED DISPERSIBILITY IN COLD WATER - A particulate cellulose derivative is obtained in a process of grinding and drying a moist cellulose derivative which comprises the steps of A) providing a cellulose derivative having a moisture content of from 60 to 95 percent, based on the total weight of the moist cellulose derivative, B) grinding and partially drying the moist cellulose derivative in a gas-swept impact mill; and C) contacting the ground and partially dried cellulose derivative with an additional amount of a drying gas outside the gas-swept impact mill. The obtained particulate cellulose derivative has a high untapped bulk density and a good flowability.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ASPHALT PRODUCTS WITH RECYCLED ASPHALT SHINGLES - A method for manufacturing a processed asphalt suspension is provided. The method includes dry grinding shingle waste material to a particle size of less than 1 cm, forming ground recycled shingle material, introducing virgin asphalt into a heated slurry tank and mixing the ground recycled shingle material with the virgin asphalt in the heated slurry tank, forming a mixed asphalt slurry, introducing the mixed asphalt slurry into a wet grinding machine, and recovering a processed asphalt suspension comprising particles having a size no greater than about 200 microns. Roofing and paving products manufactured from the processed asphalt suspension are also provided.
|Thermal annealing process - A method for processing a substrate is provided; wherein the method comprises applying a film of a copolymer composition, comprising a poly(styrene)-b-poly(siloxane) block copolymer component; and, an antioxidant to a surface of the substrate; optionally, baking the film; annealing the film in a gaseous atmosphere containing ≧20 wt % oxygen; followed by a treatment of the annealed film to remove the poly(styrene) from the annealed film and to convert the poly(siloxane) in the annealed film to SiO
|High temperature thermal annealing process - A method for processing a substrate is provided; wherein the method comprises applying a film of a copolymer composition, comprising a poly(styrene)-b-poly(siloxane) block copolymer component; and, an antioxidant to a surface of the substrate; optionally, baking the film; subjecting the film to a high temperature annealing process under a gaseous atmosphere for a specified period of time; followed by a treatment of the annealed film to remove the poly(styrene) from the annealed film and to convert the poly(siloxane) in the annealed film to SiO
|DEVICE FOR THERMALLY COATING A SURFACE - A device for the thermal coating of a surface, having a wire supply unit for the supply of a wire, wherein the wire acts as a first electrode, a source for plasma gas for generating a plasma gas stream, a nozzle body with a nozzle opening through which the plasma gas stream is conducted as a plasma gas jet to one wire end, and a second electrode which is arranged in the plasma gas stream before the latter enters into the nozzle opening The device is characterized in that the wire supply unit is adjustable, whereby the wire end situated in front of the nozzle opening can be moved by a certain adjustment travel. In this way, it is possible for installation tolerances in the device to be easily compensated, and high and consistent quality of the coating is attained.
|PIGMENT DISPERSIONS, THEIR PREPARATION, AND DISPERSANTS - Branched polyetheramine polyols with a Hazen colour number (determined according to DIN ISO 6271) in the range of from 100 to 600 (APHA), based on a polycondensation product of at least one trialkanolamine.
|Dry Application Papercrete - A dry papercrete mix is formed by preparing a wet pulp of fiber material such as newsprint and sharp sand by mixing sand, fiber material and water in a batch or continuous mixer, drying the pulp to a moisture content below that which will cause a reaction with Portland cement and adding additional sand and/or pumice and Portland cement. The resulting dry mix can then be handled, stored and used in the manner which is conventional for concrete. The dry papercrete mix can also be applied by pouring the dry papercrete mix into a form in a dry state and injecting water into the dry mix until the mix is sufficiently wetted without mixing in the manner common for concrete. Structural modules and a technique for joining them into a structure are particularly appropriate to the use of dry application papercrete.
|Hygienic Device for Use with Commuter Tray Tables and Method of Use - The present invention provides a new and useful hygienic device for use with commuter tray tables and method of use. The invention comprises a plurality of flexible layers and an attaching means for adhering the device to a commuter tray table. This invention is believed to be useful by offering a device which is removeably attached to the tray table, creates a solid protective barrier from contaminants, has an absorptive layer to mitigate liquid spills, has non-slip properties to combat shifting during motion, is low cost, conforms to safety and security guidelines, is compact or folded when stored, and can be disposed of or recycled after use. While in use the device creates a physical barrier between the user and a septic surface during use. The device also provides a surface upon which a decorative element can be printed—for example text, picture or advertisement.
|PORTABLE TABLE APPARATUS - The invention relates to a portable table that has one supporting leg that can be locked with a protective cage of a propane tank. A plurality of spaced legs, including the lockable leg, supports a tabletop. The legs have telescopically extendable portions and are vertically adjustable.
|APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR DELIVERING AND RECEIVING A PACKAGE - An apparatus, and associated method, facilitates delivery of a package to a recipient. A personal package box is installed at a destination location. The box contains a locking device that permits a delivery person to secure the package, once delivered. An identifier is maintained at the personal package box. The delivery person records the delivery of the package, using the identifier to identify the location of the delivery. An indication of the delivery is sent to the recipient to alert the recipient of the delivery.
|Hanging Jewelry Safe Disguised as a Garment Bag - A hanging jewelry safe is disclosed that is disguised as a garment bag that can hang from and be secured to a closet rod. The hanging jewelry safe has loops, pouches, and/or pockets inside for holding jewelry and/or other valuable items. The hanging jewelry safe can be hung on and anchored to a closet rod in a folded, zipped, and locked configuration, and can be unlocked, unzipped, and unfolded into a double hanging arrangement for easy loading and unloading of jewelry and/or other valuables. The hanging jewelry safe maintains jewelry and/or other valuables in a substantially secured state, because the safe can be locked, anchored to a closet rod, and disguised due to its resemblance to a garment bag that appears to contain garments instead of jewelry and/or other valuables.
|PROCESS FOR OPERATING A COAL-FIRED FURNACE WITH REDUCED SLAG FORMATION - There is provided a process for operating a coal-fired furnace to generate heat. The process has the steps of a) providing the coal to the furnace and b) combusting the coal in the presence of a first slag-reducing ingredient and a second slag-reducing ingredient in amounts effective to reduce slag formation in the furnace. The first slag-reducing ingredient and the second slag-reducing ingredient are different substances. The first slag-reducing ingredient is selected from the group consisting of magnesium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, and combinations thereof. The second slag-reducing ingredient is selected from the group consisting of copper acetate, copper nitrate, aluminum nitrate, aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, and ammonium phosphate. There is also provided a method for reducing slag formation in a coal-fired furnace.
|CALIBRATION DEVICE FOR AGRICULTURAL (PNEUMATIC) SEED DRILL - A device for calibrating the product dispensed by a distributor (
|SOWING HEART MONITORING APPARATUS, SOWING HEART AND SINGLE-SEED DRILL - A sowing heart monitoring apparatus for connection to a sowing heart and for monitoring of the sowing heart with a line camera with one detection direction, a housing which can be attached to the sowing heart for accommodating the line camera and a radiation source for generating electromagnetic waves which can be detected by the line camera with one radiation direction. The sowing heart monitoring apparatus is made such that electromagnetic waves which have been generated by the radiation source can be detected by the line camera after reflection on one reflection surface of a rotating sowing disc of the sowing heart and can be evaluated by an evaluation unit. The invention also relates to a sowing heart and a single-seed drill.
|Twin-row Multiple Variety Planter and Method of Use - A twin-row planter is shown configured to plant different varieties of seed. Each planting unit of the twin-row is separately controlled to turn on or off the seed meter of the planting unit. This enables operation of only one seed meter of the two planting units in each twin-row. With the planting units supplied with different varieties of seed, the variety being planted can be controlled by controlling the seed meters of the two planting units within the twin-row.
|SAIL FURLING STICKS - A system is disclosed for stowing a sail of a sail boat. The system may include a furling stick, and ribs extending therefrom, for gathering the sail upon lowering of the sail. The system may further include leech sticks mounted on the sail for defining segments at which the sail folds upon stowing of the sail against the furling stick.
|ACTIVE HEAVE COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An active heave compensation system comprises a motor generator to interact with a load so as to drive the load in a first part of a heave motion cycle and to regenerate at least part of energy with which the load has been driven in a second part of the heave motion cycle, and an electrical storage element for storing the regenerated energy. The active heave compensation system further comprises a power supply electrically connected to the motor generator and the electrical storage element for providing electrical power to at least the motor generator, and a control unit configured to control the power supply substantially in synchronism with the heave motion.
|System for evacuation of personnel from a capsized vessel - System for evacuation of personnel from a capsized vessel via a lockable escape hatch (
|YOKE DAMPING SYSTEM - A mooring system for a floating structure (
|APPARATUS AND ANCHOR HANDLING VESSELS FOR INSTALLING OR REMOVING AND REPLACING A SEGMENT OF A MOORING LINE - Disclosed are platforms adapted to be mounted onto anchor handling vessels (AHVs) and AHVs useful for replacing a used wire rope segment or for installing a new wire rope segment in a mooring line which can be used for mooring a floating vessel such as a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel.
|Boat Shelter and Washing System and Method - A shelter and washing system is provided with a cover, supporting trusses, and a cleaning system. The cover is locatable over an area of water and includes cover trusses connectively arranged in a skeletal structure, a border structure, and a roof. The supporting truss may elevate the cover above the area of water and include vertical and horizontal members that include tubes of varying diameters. The cover trusses may be partially bowed and or made with aluminum. The cleaning system may include jets to eject a liquid to clean the watercraft. The liquid may be driven by a pump. A method is provided for sheltering and washing a watercraft.
|WIND POWER PLANT - The wind power plant includes blades mounted on an annular pontoon. The pontoon is rotatable about a vertical axis. An energy converter is situated on a platform that is encircled by the annular pontoon. A kinematic mechanism is designed so as to be capable of transmitting the rotational energy of the annular pontoon to the receiving unit of the energy converter. The floating platform is equipped with positioning means that include at least six anchors located on the bottom of a body of water. The anchors are connected to the platform by flexible members and are offset in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the annular pontoon relative to the point at which the flexible member is attached to the platform. The technical result is an increase in the number of places where the wind power plants can be installed and an increase in electric power generation.
|SUBSEA ANCHORING ASSEMBLY - A subsea anchoring assembly with a locking head for connection of a mooring line to an anchor is disclosed. A socket is provided on the anchor. The socket has a seat adapted to receive and seat the locking head within it. The socket has a neck provided with a guide device to direct the locking head into alignment with the socket. By this arrangement, the locking head and the socket can move between a first configuration in which the locking head and the socket are separate, and a second configuration in which the locking head and the socket are locked together. An associated method is also described.
|C-SHAPED RIGID BUOYANCY TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR BOATS - The stabilizing tube assembly extends from the stern of the boat to the bow of the boat, the tube assembly comprising two half sections, each half section comprising a single piece of metal which is bent along a plurality of longitudinal lines for a portion thereof, from an aft end to a selected point along the length of the half-tube, forming a C-shape over said portion. The remainder thereof to the bow end is cut to produce a plurality of individual finger portions which are joined together to form a bow end with the other half-tube section or joined, respectively, to ends of a separate forward section to form a stabilizing tube bow.
|VEHICLE FLAG POLE ASSEMBLY - A flag pole assembly for use with a vehicle having a trailer hitch, the flag pole assembly comprising a horizontal member having oppositely disposed first and distal ends, wherein the horizontal member includes a first hole in the first end to attach the horizontal member to the hitch of a vehicle and the horizontal member is at least thirty inches long, a vertical member coupled to the distal end of the horizontal member and the vertical member extends upward, and at least one attachment link is affixed to the vertical member for attaching a first ornament.
|Flag Retention Clips - A flag retention device is provided for stabilizing flags. The device includes a cuff with a pair of gripping tongues extending from an open portion thereof. To install the device on a flag pole, the gripping tongues are pried apart and the cuff opening is slid onto the pole. The fabric material of a flag is then placed between the gripping tongues, which exert force upon each other, securing the flag therebetween and in place. An alternative embodiment of the device includes a spring release. The spring release includes two extrusions extending from an opposing side of the cuff from the gripping tongues. Compression of the extrusions together forces the gripping tongues apart allowing easy installation of the device on a flagpole.
|SOCCER GOAL SECUREMENT MONITOR - A device indicates a ready and/or upset condition of a ground supported goal such as a soccer goal that has at least one bar that lies in contact with the ground. An indicator arm is movable relative to the contact arm between a ready position and an upset position. A contact arm cooperates with. A biasing element biases the indicator arm to the upset position. When the bar of the goal is no longer in contact with the ground the indicator arm moves from the ready position to the upset position.
|MEDICATION CALCULATOR AND RECORDER - The invention provides a device for recording information relating to, and/or calculating a required medication dosage on the basis of, a plurality of variable factors influencing a medication requirement, in particular for the management of diabetes. The device comprises a substantially cylindrical body and at least one annular dial mounted to the body and selectively rotatable about the circumference thereof.
|LIQUID CONSUMPTION COUNTERS - Liquid consumption counter devices are described herein. One liquid consumption counter device can comprise a body having a number of indicator points, and a counter coupled to the body, wherein the counter rotates around the body to each of the number of indicator points and wherein rotation of the counter to each of the consecutive indicator points indicates consumption of a volume of liquid.
|Method for Producing Gallium Nitride Layer and Seed Crystal Substrate Used in Same - A gallium nitride layer is produced using a seed crystal substrate by flux method. The seed crystal substrate
|METHOD OF FABRICATING A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE WITH A STABLE BONDING LAYER OF OXIDE - A method of preventing microcavity formation in the bonding layer of a composite structure resulting from creep and thermal expansion due to high temperature exposure of the composite structure The method includes the steps of providing the thin film with a thickness of 5 micrometers or less; providing the bonding layer of oxide with a thickness that is equal to or greater than the thickness of the thin film with the bonding layer formed by low pressure chemical vapor deposition. The thin film or support substrate have a mean thermal expansion coefficient of 7×10
|METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF SINGLE-CRYSTAL GRAPHENES - In some embodiments, the present disclosure pertains to methods of forming single-crystal graphenes by: (1) cleaning a surface of a catalyst; (2) annealing the surface of the catalyst; (3) applying a carbon source to the surface of the catalyst; and (4) growing single-crystal graphene on the surface of the catalyst from the carbon source. Further embodiments of the present disclosure also include a step of separating the formed single-crystal graphene from the surface of the catalyst. In some embodiments, the methods of the present disclosure also include a step of transferring the formed single-crystal graphene to a substrate. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure also include a step of growing stacks of single crystals of graphene.
|Apparatus and Method for Crystal Growth - An apparatus for vapour phase crystal growth comprising an envelope assembly with a one source module defining at least one source volume, a growth module defining at least one growth volume, and a manifold module defining at least one manifold volume. The source module, manifold module and growth module are configured co-operably to define a fluidly continuous envelope volume including a flow restrictor between the source volume and the growth volume. A vacuum vessel containing one or more of the envelope assemblies. An evacuator to evacuate the vacuum vessel. A fluid communication path between the envelope volume and the vacuum vessel associated with each source volume at a location on the source volume side of its associated flow restrictor. A closure mechanism is configured to restrict the fluid communication path between each source volume and the vacuum vessel. A method of employing such an apparatus is also disclosed.
|DEVICE FOR PRODUCING STOICHIOMETRY GRADIENTS AND LAYER SYSTEMS - A process and a device for coating substrates with a stoichiometric gradient in an in-line coating system include at least two evaporation devices, each with an evaporator tube. The evaporator tubes are implemented so as to be tiltable independently of one another, whereby the transition area of the two vapor lobes can be adapted to the requirements of the gradient profile. Furthermore, the spacing of the evaporator tubes from the substrate and each other can be set.
|ORGANIC SOLUTION SUPPLY NOZZLE AND COATING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - An organic solution coating apparatus is provided. The organic solution coating apparatus includes a rotary chuck having an upper surface on which a target is adsorbed and fixed, an organic solution supply nozzle configured to supply an organic solution to the target and having an inner surface having a contact angle with the organic solution of 90° or greater; and a nozzle standby unit in which the organic solution supply nozzle performs a preliminary spraying operation while the coating process is not performed, the nozzle standby unit including a nozzle standby hole having a surface having a contact angle with the organic solution of 90° or greater.
|TREATMENT BATH WITH WORKPIECE INVERTER - An apparatus for treating a workpiece with a liquid has a vessel holding a body of the liquid, a mount provided with a holder for carrying the workpiece, and a lifter for shifting the mount with the holder and the workpiece from an upper position above the body of liquid into a lower position with the workpiece immersed in the body of liquid. An inverting mechanism is coupled with the lifter for rotating the mount, holder, and workpiece through about 180° above the body of liquid on movement from the upper position toward the lower position and from the lower position into the upper position.
|COATING APPARATUS AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS - A coating apparatus includes: a coating roller configured to apply coating liquid to a recording medium; a measuring roller configured to intermittently supply the coating liquid to the coating roller by being brought into contact with and being separated from the coating roller; a coating liquid pan configured to stores the coating liquid; and a roller cover configured to cover the measuring roller. When the measuring roller moves between a contact position where the coating roller and the measuring roller come into contact with each other and a separation position where the coating roller and the measuring roller are separated from each other, the measuring roller and the roller cover integrally operate while maintaining their relative positions, in a state where the coating liquid pan is fixed.
|DEPOSITION PARTICLE EMITTING DEVICE, DEPOSITION PARTICLE EMISSION METHOD, AND DEPOSITION DEVICE - A vapor deposition particle emitting device of the present invention includes: a nozzle section (
|ELECTRODE PLATE PRODUCTION DEVICE - An electrode plate production device includes a drying device and a plurality of surface state detection devices. The drying device is configured to dry a coating film for forming an active material layer that is coated on a surface of a substrate sheet for forming a current collector while the substrate sheet travels in a traveling direction. The coating film includes at least an active material, a bonding agent and a solvent. The surface state detection devices are configured to detect a surface state of the coating film in a noncontact manner. The surface state detection devices are arranged within the drying device in the traveling direction of the substrate sheet with respect to each other.
|PLASMA ENHANCED CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - There is disclosed a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition apparatus including a chamber in which plasma reaction is performed to provide a functional film to an object received therein, a pallet mechanically and electrically connected with the object, a conveyer to convey the pallet to an inside from an outside of the chamber, and a power supplier to supply an electric power to the pallet, the power supplier comprising a moving contact distant from the pallet when the pallet is conveyed and contacting with the pallet when the pallet is stopped.
|VAPOR-PHASE GROWTH APPARATUS - The present invention provides a vapor-phase growth apparatus, including: a reaction furnace in which a susceptor is removably installed, and in which vapor-phase growth is conducted; a transport robot which transports the aforementioned susceptor; a glove box which accommodates the pertinent transport robot and the aforementioned reaction furnace; an exchange table which is set up inside the pertinent glove box, and on which a susceptor is temporarily mounted during susceptor replacement; and an exchange box which is provided in a side wall of the aforementioned glove box, and in which susceptor replacement is conducted; and wherein the aforementioned exchange table comprises a positioning device which rotates upon mounting of the aforementioned susceptor, and which determines a position of the aforementioned susceptor in a rotational direction by stopping at a prescribed rotational position.
|FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A fluid delivery system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such a fluid delivery system includes a plurality of fluid pumps each having a select valve, a diaphragm valve, and an outlet valve. The select valves are individually controllable such that each select valve is selectively operated via a pneumatic actuator. The diaphragm valves and the outlet valves are commonly operated via respective pneumatic actuators. An input valve is provided for each fluid pump in instances that require high pressure delivery of a fluid substance via the fluid pumps. In such instances, the input valves and the diaphragm valves are commonly controlled via high pressure solenoid valves, while the select valves are selectively controlled and the outlet valves are commonly controlled via low pressure solenoid valves. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.
|TEATCUP LINER - A teatcup liner for a teatcup has a longitudinal shape extending along a longitudinal axis (x). The teatcup liner includes a barrel (
|Animal Claw Shearing Apparatuses and Methods of Using the Same - Apparatuses disclosed herein aid in shearing animal claws. Specifically, the present invention provides a shearing apparatus having at least one curved blade, but preferably two curved blades, allowing cutting of the animal's claw from opposite sides of the animal's claw, and at least one well for placing the animal's claw therein, wherein said two curved blades are disposed at an aperture located at the bottom of the well. The well and aperture combination stops the animal's claw from being sheared too close to nerve endings and the animal's blood supply, preventing or minimizing the incidence of injury and suffering to the animal. Methods of using the apparatus are further disclosed herein.
|ANIMAL SCRATCHER - An animal scratcher includes a unitary scratching board and an enclosure sized to accept at least a portion of the scratching board. A scratching board blank includes a plurality of sections, each section mechanically connected to another section; and at least one cut defined in the blank. A method of making a scratching board includes obtaining a blank; preparing at least one cut in the blank; folding the blank such that at least one cut is exposed and such that at least one scratching face is formed; and restraining the scratching board such that the scratching board is prevented from unfolding.
|RETRIEVING TOOL FOR TRAINING DOGS - A retrieving tool including a retrieving dummy and/or a kit incorporating the same is provided that facilitates training a dog or puppy to find and/or retrieve antlers that were shed by antler bearing animals. The retrieving dummy is shaped to resemble a naturally grown antler and emits an antler scent. A scent carrier may be applied to the retrieving dummy, to allow the retrieving dummy to emit such antler scent. The kit may further include a second retrieving dummy that is less similar in shape, texture, hardness or feel, to a naturally grown antler than the first, and a scent intensity of the antler scent may be varied with use of the one or more retrieving dummies so as to allow for incremental or gradual introduction of the shape, feel, and/or scent of naturally grown antlers to the dog or puppy being trained.
|DEVICE FOR LEADING ANIMALS BY MEANS OF A LEASH - Disclosed is a device for leading animals by means of a leash. The leash is fastened, via a coupling element, on a strap which can be worn around a user's hips. The release and roll-up mechanism is present between the leash and the strap for releasing the leash under pulling action and for automatically rolling up the released leash by means of spring force. The operations of releasing and rolling up the leash can be limited manually by means of a blocking mechanism.
|Canine saliva absorber - Apparatus for collecting and absorbing saliva and/or drool from a dog preventing the saliva and/or drool from dropping onto the floor is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of an elongated section of absorbent material having fastening means adjacent the oppositely disposed ends thereof. The elongated section of absorbent material is placed under the jaw of the dog and the fastening means adjacent the muzzle of the dog is wrapped around the muzzle of the dog and the oppositely disposed fastening means is wrapped around the back of the head of the dog securing the apparatus under the jaw of the dog permitting the collection and absorption of saliva and/or drool from the mouth of the dog.
|CONTINUOUS FLOW WATER HEATER THAT MITIGATES THE EFFECT OF ALTITUDE - A continuous flow heater that mitigates the effect of altitude, characterized in that it consists of a combustion system with four mixers attached to a rectangular base into which the gas is injected and distributed through fifty small cavities is provided. The combustion system is attached to a heat transfer system. The continuous flow heater that mitigates the effect of altitude is suitable for altitudes greater than 2000 meters above the sea level without notable reductions in power or significant increases in polluting and toxic emissions. The combustion system has better air draft than conventional systems, enabling it to mitigate the reduction in the quantity of oxygen in the air at higher altitudes, improving the operation of the equipment compared to the operation of equipment already available on the market, and making a better use of non-renewable natural resources.
|AXIAL FLOW STEAM GENERATOR FEEDWATER DISPERSION APPARATUS - A feedring for use with an axial flow preheat steam generator which utilizes a double wrapper to direct feedwater flow to the cold leg tube bundle region. The feedring is positioned directly over the double wrapper and includes a plurality of standpipes spaced circumferentially along the feedring. The standpipes respectively extend vertically from a lower portion of an interior of the feedring upward through the interior of the feedring. The standpipes have a feedwater intake in the upper portion of the feedring to minimize the potential for vapor formation and bubble collapse water hammer. The components of the standpipe are arranged to minimize the transmission of entrained loose parts from traveling with the feedwater to the tube bundle. A feedwater discharge is provided at the exit of the standpipe at or below the bottom of the feedring, for evenly distributing the feedwater into the double wrapper downcomer.
|SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY IN VEHICLES USING HHO - A system and method of providing HHO gas to an internal combustion engine in a vehicle involves providing a liquid electrolyte solution to an HHO generator configured to produce and output HHO gas therefrom, separating residual electrolyte solution from the HHO gas output by the HHO generator, storing a quantity of the HHO gas in a pressure tank at a pressure level exceeding an ambient atmospheric pressure, and regulating a rate at which the HHO gas from the pressure tank flows to the internal combustion engine with a carburetor device.
|INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - To effectively improve flame propagation speed utilizing active species in an internal combustion engine
|ALUMINUM-ALKALI HYDROXIDE RECYCLABLE HYDROGEN GENERATOR - An aluminum-alkali hydroxide recyclable hydrogen generator is provided that enables generation of hydrogen for a consuming apparatus on demand. The hydrogen generator includes a source of aluminum, a source of a hydroxide, a source of water, and a reaction chamber, where the amount of at least one of the aluminum, sodium hydroxide, and water that is introduced into the reaction chamber is used to limit the chemical reaction to control the amount of hydrogen generated.
|VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION APPARATUS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a variable valve actuation apparatus with a speed reducer between a timing sprocket and a camshaft for changing a phase of the camshaft relative to the sprocket, while reducing normal-rotation/reverse-rotation of an electric motor, the speed reducer includes an eccentric rotation member connected to an output shaft of the motor, an annular member connected to the sprocket, a plurality of rollers installed between an inner toothed portion of the annular member and an outer peripheral surface of the eccentric rotation member, and a cage connected to the camshaft for circumferentially partitioning the respective rollers, while permitting a radial displacement of each roller. Depending on a dimension of a clearance space between the eccentric rotation member and the annular member, a suitable one of a plurality of roller sets, each having a different outside diameter, is selected, and then the selected rollers are installed.
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|Engine Starting Strategy to Avoid Resonant Frequency - A machine comprising an engine operable at various engine speeds including a resonant frequency engine speed. The machine comprises a hybrid motor operatively connected to the engine, the hybrid motor being adapted to apply power to the engine. An electronic control module is configured to control the hybrid motor to apply power to the engine until at least a time when the engine speed exceeds the resonant frequency engine speed.
|Engine Starting Strategy to Avoid Resonant Frequency - A machine comprising a clutch, an engine operable at a resonant frequency engine speed, and a hybrid motor. The hybrid motor is connected to the engine through the clutch. The hybrid motor applies power to the engine when the clutch is engaged, and does not apply power to the engine when the clutch is disengaged. The hybrid motor is operable at a predetermined hybrid motor speed. An ignition switch starts the hybrid motor. An electronic control module disengages the clutch until the hybrid motor speed exceeds the predetermined hybrid motor speed, and engages the clutch after the hybrid motor speed exceeds the predetermined hybrid motor speed.
|INTAKE MANIFOLD - An intake manifold is equipped with a sub-stream passage connected to branch passages through respective connection ports to introduce intake-air substream other than intake-air mainstream to the plural branch passages. Two of the branch passages which communicate with each other through the sub-stream passage and successively introduce intake air to the internal combustion engine are defined as a first combination. Of the first combinations, a second combination is defined to have a shortest communication length via the sub-stream passage. Of the second combination, the connection port of one of the branch passages where the intake air is introduced later is narrower than that of the other of the branch passages where the intake air is introduced earlier.
|HEAT TRANSFERRING ENGINE VALVE FOR FUEL CONSERVATION - A heat transferring engine valve for an internal combustion engine to increase the combustion efficiency and fuel economy of the engine. The heat transferring valve includes a valve head and a heat transferring member situated at the combustion surface of the valve head and extending toward the combustion chamber. The heat transferring member absorbs heat of combustion during the power stroke of an engine cycle and releases the heat into the combustion chamber during the compression stroke of a succeeding engine cycle, thereby raising the temperature of fuel at the start of combustion. A method for increasing the efficiency of combustion in an internal combustion engine by incorporating at least one heat transferring valve into the engine.
|CYLINDER STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A cylinder structure satisfies the following conditions: 12%≦d/a≦27%, where d is a distance between a cylinder inner surface
|SLIDING MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SLIDING MEMBER - A sliding member for which adhesiveness between the surface of a base member and metal coating is enhanced. An undercoat layer having a resin material at the surface thereof is provided, and a solid lubricating portion is formed on the undercoat layer so as to provide a sliding face from at least one kind of material of silver, silver alloy, copper and copper alloy. An intermixture layer in which both the undercoat layer and the solid lubricating portion are intermixed with each other is interposed between the undercoat layer and the solid lubricating portion.
|RECIPROCATING PISTON FOR A RECIPROCATING PISTON ENGINE AND RECIPROCATING PISTON ENGINE, AND CYLINDER OF A RECIPROCATING PISTON ENGINE - The invention relates to a reciprocating piston composed of ceramic material for a reciprocating-piston engine with crank drive, wherein the reciprocating piston is rigidly screwed to a piston rod by a screw, wherein between the reciprocating piston and the piston rod there is braced at least one disc composed of metallic material, wherein the screw is composed of a metallic material, wherein the coefficient of thermal expansion α
|HIGH-PHOSPHOROUS ELECTROLESS NICKEL (HFEN) TREATMENT FOR BUSHINGLESS CONNECTING ROD - A method for treating a bushingless connecting rod, wherein the bushingless connecting rod comprises an elongated rod having a pin end configured to connect with a piston, and a crank end configured to connect with a crankshaft. The pin end includes a bore with an internal diameter. The method includes cleaning the pin end bore, masking and fixturing the pin end bore with elastomeric separators, and providing a high-phosphorous nickel alloy coating on the internal diameter of the pin end bore. The method may be applied to original equipment or to a worn engine undergoing a remanufacturing process.
|METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A FOUR-STROKE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A system is disclosed for a four-stroke internal combustion engine comprising: at least two cylinders; a fuel direct injection device; a variable valve timing system; an engine controller to control valve timing according to load; wherein, below a lower load threshold, a first cylinder is deactivated, an injection of fuel takes place into a combustion chamber of the first cylinder and an inlet valve of the first cylinder is open during a compression stroke. The opening of the inlet valve during a compression stroke of the first cylinder when deactivated allows the substantially homogenous air-fuel mixture therein to escape into the intake manifold and be made available to the second and active cylinder.
|Swirl-Conserving Combustion Chamber Construction For Opposed-Piston Engines - A combustion chamber construction for opposed-piston engines includes an elongated, bilaterally symmetrical shape referenced to a major axis and a pair of injection ports located on the major axis when the pistons are near respective top center positions. The combustion chamber is defined between a bowl in the end surface of a first piston of a pair of pistons and mirrored ridges protruding from the end surface of a second piston of the pair. Each ridge includes a central portion that curves toward a periphery of the end surface of the second piston and which transitions to flanking portions that curve away from the periphery. The ridge configuration imparts a substantially spherical configuration to a central portion of the combustion chamber where swirling motion of charge air is conserved.
|DRIVE CONTROLLING APPARATUS AND DRIVE CONTROLLING METHOD - According to a drive controlling method, the engine is driven in the forward direction by a predetermined reference torque, and the position of the rotation angle of the engine driven in the forward direction is judged based on information concerning whether the rotation angle has passed through the first top dead center in the forward movement of the engine, the amount of forward movement of the engine driven in the forward direction and the amount of reverse movement of the engine driven in the reverse direction.
|CONTROL DEVICE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENIGNE AND VEHICLE INCORPORATING CONTROL DEVICE - An ECU for controlling an engine counts the continued period of stopping the engine in a low-temperature environment. The ECU sets the idle rotational speed at a first idle rotational speed when the stopped period is below a predetermined threshold value, and at a second idle rotational speed higher than the first idle rotational speed when the stopped period exceeds the reference value. Accordingly, resonance at the driving force transmission system during idle operation can be prevented even in the case where a mount employed for attaching the engine to the vehicle is hardened as a result of undergoing a low-temperature environment for a long period of time, and the resonant rotational speed of the driving force transmission system including the engine varies.
|METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A system is disclosed herein for a four-stroke internal combustion engine, the system comprising: at least two cylinders; a fuel direct injection device; a variable valve timing system; an engine controller to control spark ignition and valve timing according to load; wherein, below a lower load threshold, a first cylinder is deactivated, an injection of fuel takes place into a combustion chamber of the first cylinder and an outlet valve of the first cylinder is open during a compression stroke. Fuel injected into the deactivated cylinders may enter the exhaust tract through the open outlet valves and serve as a reducing agent therein.
|FUEL INJECTOR - Various embodiments relating to controlling a fuel injection quantity of a fuel injector are provided. In one embodiment, a fuel injector for an internal combustion engine includes a fuel supply channel, a nozzle valve including a valve stem, and an actuator to actuate the nozzle valve. The nozzle valve and an inner wall of the fuel supply channel form a first flow cross section and at least one second flow cross section that is greater than the first flow cross section.
|DAMPED FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system including a fuel line and a damper. The fuel line extends to a fuel injector and defines a fuel path. The damper is along the fuel path and includes a flexible member and a stop. A first side of the flexible member faces the fuel path and a second side of the flexible member faces the stop.
|FUEL INJECTION DEVICE - A fuel injection device is equipped with a fuel injection valve that is mounted in an engine body and injects fuel containing air bubbles, and void fraction adjustment means that changes a void fraction of the fuel that is to be injected from the fuel injection valve. The void ratio adjustment means increases the fuel pressure of the fuel to be injected from the fuel injection valve when an increase of the void fraction is requested. The void fraction adjustment means adjusts the void fraction of the fuel by changing temperature of the fuel to be injected from the fuel injection valve. By appropriately controlling the void fraction, both fuel atomization and securement of the net amount of fuel can be achieved.
|VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO APPARATUS - A variable compression ratio apparatus mounted on an engine may include an eccentric bearing assembly engaged with the piston through a piston pin, and including an eccentric ring having an eccentric hole so that the piston pin may be rotatably installed therethrough while being eccentric to the eccentric ring, and an eccentric link connected to the eccentric ring to transfer rotation force to the eccentric ring, a first connecting rod rotatably installed at an one side in an axial direction of the eccentric ring, a second connecting rod rotatably installed at the other side in the axial direction of the eccentric ring, and a control shaft connected to the eccentric link to rotate the eccentric bearing assembly by transferring the rotation force to the eccentric ring.
|VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO APPARATUS - A variable compression ratio apparatus mounted on an engine configured to receive combustion force of a mixer from a piston to rotate a crankshaft, and configured to change a compression ratio of the mixer may include an eccentric bearing assembly connected with the piston through a piston pin, and including an eccentric ring including an eccentric hole through which the piston pin passes so that the piston pin may be rotatably installed while being eccentric to the eccentric ring, and an eccentric link connected to the eccentric ring to transfer rotation force thereof to the eccentric ring, a connecting rod including one end provided with a mounting hole into which the eccentric ring may be rotatably inserted, a central portion provided with an operation hole, wherein the eccentric link may be movable through the operation hole, and the other end rotatably connected to the crankshaft while being eccentric to the crankshaft, and a control shaft connected to the eccentric link and configured to rotate the eccentric bearing assembly.
|FUEL INJECTION CONTROL IN AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A method of controlling fuel injection in an internal combustion engine is presented. For each injector event a drive signal is applied to the fuel injector, wherein said drive signal has a pulse width, which is calculated on the basis of a master performance function and of a minimum delivery pulse corresponding to the minimum pulse width required for the injector to open.
|DEACTIVATABLE FUEL PUMP FOR SUPPLYING SUCTION JET PUMPS - A system for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine. The system comprises a first fuel pump, which is designed to deliver fuel from a reservoir to the internal combustion engine. The system furthermore comprises a suction jet pump which is designed to fill the reservoir with fuel. In addition, the system comprises a second fuel pump which is designed to operate the suction jet pump. The system furthermore comprises a control unit which is designed to operate the second fuel pump if a fuel fill level falls below a predefinable threshold value.
|VENTED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel pressure relief valve is positioned along a fuel circuit of an internal combustion engine. The pressure relief valve includes a valve body, a first plunger positioned within the valve body, a second plunger positioned within the first plunger, and a valve plug securing the first and second plungers in the valve body. A spring is positioned between the valve plug and the second plunger. Fuel leakage into the pressure relief valve causes the pressure relief valve to lift undesirably in the absence of excessive fuel pressure. The undesirable lifting undesirably affects the operation of the fuel rail and causes wear and shortened life of the pressure relief valve. The first plunger has at least one relief passage or groove located on an exterior surface, relieving the undesirable pressure buildup from a chamber formed between the valve body and the first plunger, eliminating undesirable liftoff events.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MATCHING AIR FLOW IN AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - Various methods and systems are provided for an exhaust gas recirculation system. In one embodiment, an engine method comprises routing exhaust gas from a first cylinder group of an engine to an exhaust gas recirculation passage coupled to both an intake passage and an exhaust passage of the engine, the first cylinder group having a first amount of positive intake and exhaust valve overlap, and routing exhaust gas from a second cylinder group of the engine only to the exhaust passage of the engine, the second cylinder group having a second, smaller amount of positive intake and exhaust valve overlap.
|SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A COOLING FLUID CIRCUIT - Various methods and systems are provided for cooling an engine system. In one example, a system includes an exhaust gas recirculation cooler and an engine. The system further includes a cooling fluid circuit in which the exhaust gas recirculation cooler and the engine are positionable in series with the exhaust gas recirculation cooler disposed upstream of the engine.
|Heat Exchanger for Exhaust Gas Recirculation - A heat exchanger associated with an exhaust gas recirculation system cools the exhaust gasses before directing them to an internal combustion engine. The heat exchanger can include a tube core having a plurality of exhaust gas tubes that can extend along a longitudinal axis. The tube core can also include a plurality of coolant channels disposed between and spacing apart the plurality of exhaust gas tubes. A coolant inlet line is disposed about at least a portion of the tube core to direct coolant inwardly toward the coolant channels. At least a portion of the coolant can converge approximately at the longitudinal axis line.
|ENGINE INCLUDING INTERNAL EGR - An engine assembly includes an engine structure and an exhaust gas recirculation control valve supported on the engine structure. The engine structure defines a cylinder bore and intake and exhaust ports in communication with the cylinder bore. An internal exhaust gas recirculation passage is defined in the engine structure and extends from the exhaust port to the intake port and may overlie a central region of the cylinder bore. The exhaust gas recirculation control valve is at least partially located within the internal exhaust gas recirculation passage and is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. The open position allows exhaust gas flow from the exhaust port to the intake port through the internal exhaust gas recirculation passage and the closed position obstructs exhaust gas flow from the exhaust port to the intake port through the internal exhaust gas recirculation passage.


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Vacaville Police Activities League boxer Derry Edwards has reached the 101-pound final of the Junior Olympic National Championship in Charleston, W. Va., with a win on Friday.
Edwards, who just completed eighth grade at Golden West Middle School, earned a decision in three rounds over Adrian Benton of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the semifinals.
The Vacaville PAL product will face Keyshawn Davis of Norfolk, Va., in the finals tonight. Davis scored a decision over Ricardo Sandoval of Rialto in his semifinal.
Davis was a 2013 champion.
Edwards won a Silver Gloves National title in February while competing in Missouri.
In other Vacaville PAL news, Dante and Cesar Frutos will be fighting in a Fairfield PAL event at the Matt Garcia Youth Center. Dante is an 11-year-old boxer, and Cesar is 15.
MUDCATS WIN >> The Solano Mudcats beat the Redding Colt .45s 8-3 on Thursday as Hudson Bishop and Tucker Bishop had three hits apiece.
AJ Quintero struck out 12 batters. Quintero allowed one earned run on four hits and four walks over five innings.
An error in the seventh inning plated Gordie Clary to open the scoring in the frame. That was followed up by a Tucker Bishop single, which scored Joe Murray.
Solano had a game late Friday night in Auburn against the Wildcats. The Mudcats will play again in Auburn on Sunday at 6 p.m.
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My First Christening Cake
Decorating By Creativeconfectioner Updated 28 Oct 2013 , 5:03pm by Creativeconfectioner
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You clearly put a lot of love into your cake, that feeling of relief when you are finally finished is great!!
i love it, you made the elephant too, so cu-ute!
sweet cake, a ton of work in there
AHi. Just a trck: use an electric fan. It will help a lot when it is humid. Maritza
Thanks much....was a lot of work but well worth it... :)
Thanks for the tip about the fan....will definitely try it


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Caustic vs JC at KOTD West Coast's Alcatraz event [Video]
Oakland, CA – On a day known worldwide as national weed smoking day (4/20) King of the Dot West Coast (@KingOfTheDot) was busy encouraging rappers in the bay to smoke or get smoked at their highly anticipated Alcatraz event. The main event was Caustic (@JustCaustic) vs JC (@ThekidJ_c) and was hosted by Lush One (@LushOne ), Aspect 1 (@AspectOne) and Malathion (@Malathion01).
One of the veteran members from the legendary West Coast scene, Caustic (formerly Kid Caustic) has solidified his place as one of the battle game's most destructive forces. Well known for never pulling punches in his bouts, the Union City rep digs up dirt on his opponents and uses it to obliterate them in the ring. Having been in the ring with top tier opponents such as 24/7, Rone, and John John da Don, Caustic is no stranger to tough competition, and lately has been on a murder spree with the intent to secure the top spot in his division. Effortlessly able to switch between his humorous, laid back style and an aggressive, hostile approach, Caustic combines wit with bars to pick apart his opponents.
Clearly one of the best out of the new URL recruits, JC has already proven that he can hang with the top dogs. Despite an apparent age disparity, the Pontiac, Michigan native has posted classic match-ups with Chilla Jones and Yung Ill, having earned his spot as front runner. Utilizing a clean, sharp flow combined with an edgy creativity, what JC lacks in experience he more than makes up for in pure talent. Not one to back down from a challenge, the new comer has already made appearances in 5 separate leagues, usually facing off against some of the best from the respective divisions. Check out the video below to watch the battle.
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The following students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2013 semester at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles: Parker Allen of Pebble Beach; Cathleen Bettiga and Christopher Culcasi of Monterey; Brendan Calder, Drew Lake and Dana Meyenberg of Salinas; and Christopher Tollner of Carmel.
Alfred Brown, Stephanie Marcos and Jordan Collignon have been named to the dean's list at CSU Monterey Bay for the fall 2013 semester.
Benjamin Bunn of Salinas and Joshua Burdett of Prunedale have been named to the dean's list for the fall 2013 semester at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas.
Dean Boerner has been named to the dean's list at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
Boerner is a 2013 graduate of Pacific Grove High School.
Scott Harvey of Salinas graduated with a bachelor of science in communication from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.
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Chung is a 2012 graduate of Pacific Grove High School and is the son of Heejoo Chung of Fremont.
Muro is a 2011 graduate of Everett Alvarez High School and is the son of Leonor Sanchez of Salinas.
Thompson is a 2012 graduate of Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is the son of John and Alison Thompson of Monterey.
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Wednesday, 12 April 2017
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Visitors to this blog will have noticed my People Per Hour button on the right hand side of the screen. Who knows, you may even have tired me too as a consequence. (In which case, thank you.)
Like many freelancers I have tried many platforms and, back in the day, some content mills too (although the less said about those, the better). PPH has served me well, although it's not without its challenges.
I recently encountered another useful site for freelancers called https://www.homeworkingclub.com - a completely free site dedicated to helping you find genuine home working opportunities.
You can find my PPH review there. Think of it as the good, the bad, and the opinionated:
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As you can probably tell I'm still in office mode - although this particular outfit isn't too far removed from my everyday style. Can't go too wrong with a tshirt & highwaisted skirt, they are (in various incarnations) absolutely the staples of my wardrobe.
Tshirt + highwaisted skirt + accessories = a formula I fall back on with alarming frequency, but the possibilities are pretty endless when you stockpile adornments the way I do...
Bonus points for glitter, as always.
t - alternative apparel (these are brilliant, such a good fit)
skirt - vintage
belt - alannah hill
ballet flats - melissa
single heart earring - diva
rings - toby jones/estelle deve/vintage


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What you should Know about Berg Health and Wellness Center
Posted on Jan 19 2012 at 01:34:34 AM in Diet & Nutrition
Berg Health and Wellness Center helps nearly all people drop some weight within healthy manner. The volume of those people who are fat is increasing a day. Many fat people you will need to do what's necessary to get rid of the excess body weight. Some are even starting risky techniques all in a very bid to shed this increased body weight. Some are even starving themselves while in the fear that any specific eating causes rise in body weight.
At the Berg Health and Wellness Center, you'll be taught how you can adopt healthy habits without having showing almost all more risk for a health. This center supporters for a change in lifestyle when attempting to reduce excessive body weight. As such, one has to give up on food that is definitely unhealthy for the kids. These foodstuffs pack calories in your body for these people. Instead, a patient is required concerning how to replace these foodstuffs with the information is healthy on their behalf. In addition, all those wishing to lose excessive bodyweight are advised to drink plenty water. The center helps them realise why water is essential for their body. Thus, the patient will know why they must replace sodas with pure water. This means that when you visit the Berg Health and Wellness Center, you are going to be engaged in a life-style that will entail a whole difference in the beverage you take and food you eat. However, this particular is for a worthy cause since results are seen within very short period of time.
Also worth noting about Berg Health and Wellness Center is basically that you may be involved in an exercising program. Despite what many workouts are, this center engages you in an workout program after understanding your system. This happens because experts only at that center are aware that it is far from strenuous exercising will burn calories but consistency. The most important thing is to understand your body well.


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Professionals bowl with more finesse than force, lending the ball spin and preserving the unhatched robin eggs inside every pin. Strike softly with this Groupon.
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- $20 for one game of bowling with shoe rental and buffet access for two ($34.74 value)
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The all-you-can-eat buffet includes pizza, pasta, a salad bar, a potato bar, plenty of desserts, and unlimited fountain beverages, coffee, and tea.
It wouldn't be hard to spend an entire day at iT'Z —not only is there an arcade packed with more than 150 games and attractions such as a laser tag, rock wall, and mini bowling, but you can consistently refuel at an all-you-can-eat buffet with pizza, salad, and pasta. In group events, each guest is set up to enjoy the buffet and receives credits towards the rides and games. Kids' birthday parties have extras such as a table reservation, dedicated host, and extra tickets for the birthday child. There are four distinct party rooms and they cater to all ages—the neon-tinged Toon'z diner has an animation theme, while the elegant Hollywood room is lit softly by wrought-iron chandeliers.


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THE Guardian's second Knutsford Independents' Day is just around the corner – on Saturday, July 5 – and businesses involved are gearing up for a bumper day of shopping.
The campaign aims to showcase the fantastic array of independent retailers Knutsford has to offer and encourage residents to support their town centre and shop local.
Some of the businesses taking part are listed on this page, and many shops will be offering fantastic deals to coincide with what promises to be a fantastic day.
Our events team have been busy liaising with the participating businesses and have had special Independents' Day posters and balloons made to mark the occasion.
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Characteristics and Disease Progression of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|December 19, 2007
|Last Updated Date
|August 7, 2017
|Start Date ICMJE
|October 2007
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|July 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00582881 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Characteristics and Disease Progression of Mixed Connective Tissue Disease and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
|Official Title ICMJE
|Immune Response to Small Nuclear Ribonucleoprotein Autoantigens
|Brief Summary
|Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) are long-term autoimmune diseases in which the immune system attacks parts of the body. The abnormal immune reaction causes inflammation of and damage to various body parts and can affect joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and the brain. SLE and MCTD often affect young women, especially black and Hispanic women, and there is no known cure. Knowing more about SLE and MCTD will help in developing new and effective treatments. The purpose of this study is to characterize immune system abnormalities, genetic components, and disease progression in people with SLE and MCTD.
|Detailed Description
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies against the body's healthy cells and tissues. These antibodies, called autoantibodies, contribute to the inflammation of various parts of the body and can cause damage to organs and tissues. Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is another autoimmune disease that overlaps in terms of signs and symptoms with three other connective tissue diseases, including SLE. In both SLE and MCTD, the immune system appears to be abnormally activated by small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP) autoantigens. Furthermore, lung tissue, in particular, appears to be affected by the immune response induced by snRNP autoantigens. The causes of SLE and MCTD remain unknown. However, it is likely that a combination of genetic, environmental, and possibly hormonal factors work together to cause the diseases. Past studies suggest that several different genes may be involved in determining a person's likelihood of developing SLE or MCTD, which tissues and organs are affected, and the severity of the disease. The purpose of this study is to characterize immune system abnormalities, genetic components, and disease progression in people with SLE and MCTD.
Participants will attend up to four study visits, at intervals of at least 3 months, over the course of this study. Each study visit will include questionnaires, a physical exam, and possibly blood and/or urine collection. At the end of the study period, participants may choose to continue or discontinue participation.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Design ICMJE
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Target Follow-Up Duration
|Not Provided
|Retention: Samples With DNA
Serum, cells, DNA, urine
|Sampling Method
|Non-Probability Sample
|Study Population
|Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) or undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD)
|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Study Groups/Cohorts
|Not Provided
|Publications *
|Not Provided
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Estimated Completion Date
|July 2020
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|July 2020 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years to 100 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
5R01AR043308-16 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
5R01AR043308-14 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Eric L. Greidinger, University of Miami
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|University of Miami
|Collaborators ICMJE
|National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|University of Miami
|Verification Date
|August 2017
ICMJE Data element required by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors and the World Health Organization ICTRP


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So, Windows Vista is all set for launch to consumers at the end of January. A lot of sources around the net has been saying Vista adoption rate is going to be slow primarily because of poor driver and program support. To me the biggest hurdle for a user to have to come to grips with is LUA (Least User Access).
In a nut shell LUA basically means that the user is operating at lower than administrator privelleges, and should a program try to do something it shouldn't be doing a dialog box like this pops up.
This is so the user knows that the program is attempting to do something which is considered dangerous and the user needs to allow it to continue.
Such a concept is not new in the Linux and Mac OSX, and it's what users keep saying keeps the system safe and so forth. this is a great concept and really keeps the systems safe from any malicious code from activating. Unfortunately when this concept comes to Windows Vista it'll be hampered by 2 factors.
#1 Users aren't familiar with this concept, what would the typical mother do when she see's a box that says "The program needs you permission to continue"? Probably one of 2 things, just click yes and get on with it. Or give you a call.
#2 A typical windows apps developer would probably have violated a whole bunch of security rules in their code. I too am guilty of violating them but I guess none of us were really expecting something like this to happen. So... what kind of bad things are we doing in our code that'd cause the security box to pop up?
- Writing into the programs install folder : Typically program is installed into the Program Files, and it's considered bad practice if you try to write into the folder because if the user doesn't have administrative prvilleges it'll fail. Any sort of user related files should be placed in their My Documents folder.
- Writing values into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE : Microsoft's advice is that unless you have something that should be applied to all users on the machine you shouldn't write to this part of the registry, unfortunately a lot of developers feel that their app is of course.. of the upmost importance! A proper app writes all their settings under HKEY_CURRENT_USER.
- Attempts to modify data all over the hard disk : Programs typically just tend to write data whereever they feel like it, say your root drive, your windows system folder, etc. etc. you get the idea. This is of course just very very bad practice, if the program needs a temporaty working file or path, it should just request a access to the system allocatted temporary folder.
So with all the problems? why did MS decide to implement LUA in the first place? Windows was always a more user friendly system in terms of system configuration and support. why put in something so inconvinient to users?
Because it's a necessary evil, I remember reading from OldNewThing about how when Windows was first created the only real external threats of virus attacks and such were only from illegally copied disks, and files from BBSes which not many people were connected too.
Nowadays, there's such a large number of vectors for attacks, a large number of computers are connected to the internet, many of which might not have any sort of firewall protection systems. Email has become the preferred choice of social engineering attacks and is constantly scamming people into doing bad things on their PCs.
It's always said that with higher level of security you loose factor of simplicity and convinience like what I mentioned with the Citibank posts. But going ahead into the future I guess it's a necessary evil, let's see how well people will accept the change.
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On the street
• Minnesota author Gene Stark will sign books on Saturday, December 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Book World in Alexandria.
Stark, born and raised in Minnesota, is a teacher, organic farmer, trapper and greenhouse grower. Through both poetry and prose, his writing depicts the outdoors and the people and culture of rural America.
His latest novel, Water and Dirt, tells the story of a successful New York businessman, Rutherford "Runt" Hobbes, as he ponders his past life. Orphaned and crippled at birth, he slogged through the essence of survival in rural Minnesota.
Stark previously published Flyover Seasons, an outdoor journey through changing landscapes, and Tracks in the Mud, a personal chronicle of when a great fur boom hit the continent.
Visit Stark's blog at www.flyovercountryscribe.com.
• Paul Amundson, financial consultant with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, was awarded a professional designation in the field of long-term care, Certified in Long-Term Care. The program is independent of the insurance industry and focuses on providing financial service professionals the tools needed to meet their client's long-term care needs.
The goal of the designation is to teach financial professionals how to create a plan that preserves the emotional, physical and financial well-being of a client's family should care be necessary.
Participants are provided the information and training needed to offer guidance to families on a range of issues including home care, assisted living, nursing homes, social services and establishing a plan for what will pay for these resources.


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Tomorrow is my dear friend Ashley's birthday!! – one part of the dynamic sist duo of two sists with southern charm's!
I have known Ash since college and have been in true friend-love since the moment i locked eyes on her. you just cannot blame me. Besides being absolutely gorgeous, and blessed by my favorite hair color – red … she is a riot- i am talking laughing till you cry kind of hilarious. In addition to her beauty, sense of humor, and hair – she is everything that makes up a great friend. She is sweet as sugar, compassionate, and an amazing listener.
I thought it might be nice to re-live her beautiful wedding day in honor of her birthday WEEK …
God bless this day.
Sist putting make-up on Sist
just check out that view of Pensacola beach!
Mama Janet & sist – help sist into her dress.
Right before Ash and shep were hitched
and then these two sweet hearts said "i do"
Ash with her bridesmaids
from pensacola mag.
the flowers were incredible.
the centerpieces had orchids & beta fish! beta fish, y'all. it was PERFECT.
the reception site. gorge.and what a perfect night.
the grooms cake was made in the form of WHODI – their sweet pup.
and Whodi sure did taste good!
their getaway
was on a boat!
and these two lovebirds lived happily ever after.
love you ash!
hope you have a great birthday WEEK!
hope you like your treat that's waiting on your doorstep.


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Mary Blake Favorite Recipes
The front cover shows a square dish of "Tasty Beef and Corn Bread" with three cups of coffee on a green tablecloth. There are carnations in the upper left, a fruit bowl in the lower left and salt and pepper shakers beside the dish. The title is in black and red on a bright yellow recipe card in the lower right. The back is dark blue, turquoise and green with round white circles promoting the "Burns and Allen" TV show and "When a Girl Marries" radio show. Below is a white recipe card with information to send 35¢ for a copy of "The Cook's Handbook." The front end page has a brief message from Mary Blake beside five white recipe cards with the table of contents: Main Dishes, Sauces, Baking, Desserts and Puddings and Miscellaneous. There are color photographs with some recipes and drawings of foods and cooking utensils on most pages.
Donor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Author: Blake, Mary
Brand Name: Carnation Milk
Publisher: Carnation Co. (Los Angeles, Calif.)
15 p.
22.9 x 15.2 cm
Language: English
Key Terms:
- Baked Goods
- Desserts
- Flowers
- Main Dishes
- Meats
- Recipes
- Salads
- Casseroles
- Jellos and Puddings
- Soups and Sauces
Copyright: This item is under copyright.
Citation: Blake, Mary. Mary Blake Favorite Recipes. The Alan and Shirley Brocker Sliker Collection, MSS 314, Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries. Available at http://www.lib.msu.edu/exhibits/sliker/detail.jsp?id=868


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Full Scouting Report for Dodgers' New Cuban Shortstop Erisbel ArruebarruenaFebruary 12, 2014
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena have reportedly agreed to terms, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed in Gurnick's report because "there still are physical exams and possible legal and immigration issues to resolve."
Source tells @kengurnick that @Dodgers agree to terms with Cuban SS Erisbel Arruebarruena. Club has not confirmed. pic.twitter.com/rWWXYJaT73— MLB (@MLB) February 12, 2014
Arruebarruena is the latest in a string of international signings by the Dodgers, having signed no fewer than 53 players (if you include Arruebarruena) from foreign countries in the last 13 months, according to Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles.
Signing with a high-profile franchise like the Dodgers immediately puts Arruebarruena on the prospect radar, but does the talent match the inevitable hype?
Let's examine Arruebarruena's raw tools and upside to find some answers, shall we?
The Defense
Scouting using only video isn't always the best way to get a grasp on what a player can do, but you see that Arruebarruena has a tremendous throwing arm. Making that first play deep in the hole with that kind of accuracy on his knees is incredible.
It's not a clear video, so trying to judge his first step and range are problematic, but based on the way he glides to his left and right, covering ground isn't going to be an issue in professional baseball.
Arruebarruena's ability to turn the double play also shines through, as he takes the feed from the second baseman (54 seconds on the video) and effortlessly transfers the ball from his glove to his hand, making an accurate throw to first base.
The most impressive part of this video is Arruebarruena's footwork. He glides around the diamond with ease, able to set himself no matter which direction he's going or how difficult the throw may be.
While admitting that a clearer video would be more helpful, I can slap a plus grade (60-65 on the 20-80 scouting scale) on Arruebarruena's defense without hesitation, though it may play better than that given his age and apparent feel for the game.
The Offense
Oy, this is where things get bad.
Arruebarruena was the starting shortstop for Cuba in the 2013 World Baseball Classic and managed to hit .375/.444/.375, which tells you all you need to know about the pitching during that event and how fickle small sample sizes can be, because that swing is awful.
He does have some muscle to his physique but doesn't have the swing mechanics or approach to use it.
His stance starts slightly open with a good base, leaning on his back leg until the pitcher moves toward the plate. After the ball is delivered, Arruebarruena takes virtually no stride at all, almost seeming bored in the box, putting all the pressure on his arms and hips to drive the ball.
The only players who can get away with an all upper-body swing are built like Adam Dunn, who has learned to use his powerful lower half, not a 6'0", 200-pound shortstop like Arruebarruena.
On top of those problems, Arruebarruena has no bat speed and his hips fly open. Combine all these issues, it's going to be hard for him to catch velocity on the inner half of the plate and even mediocre breaking balls thrown on the outer half of the plate.
Maybe the Dodgers see something there they can work with, but using my eye, Arruebarruena has the makings of an all-glove, no-hit player who might find a utility role in the big leagues because the defense is so good.
The Scout's View
Arruebarruena worked out for teams in the Dominican Republic last December. Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com spoke to a scout after that workout about Arruebarruena's potential in Major League Baseball.
He's what you've been reading. He's a very good defensive player. His glove is very close to the big leagues. The bat, you kind of think he's one of those guys who'll bat down in the order. He can really play shortstop, if that's the type of player you're interested in. He'll be a quality defensive shortstop in the Major Leagues, but you wonder if he's going to hit.
The scout also mentions Detroit's Jose Iglesias and Miami's Adeiny Hechavarria by name, saying that he felt better about those two being able to hit in the big leagues.
That's damning praise, because Iglesias and Hechavarria were never regarded as MLB-quality hitters when they were coming up.
Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus (subscription required) wrote about Iglesias' hit tool in 2013, saying that he "gets chewed up by secondary stuff," has "no power" and "doesn't project as (a) quality hitter."
Hechavarria fit into the same category as Iglesias, with Keith Law of ESPN.com (Insider subscription required) writing last year that Hechavarria has "a long swing and poor plate discipline."
Based on how both players hit last year, the scouting reports seemed to be spot on. Iglesias carried a fluky first half (.367/.417/.461) to a .303/.349/.386 season line but hit much closer to his expected level after being traded to Detroit (.259/.306/.348).
Hechavarria never got going in 2013, playing 148 games despite hitting .227/.267/.298 for the Marlins.
I think Iglesias, who has the tools to be an elite defender, is Arruebarruena's ceiling and Hechavarria, a strong defensive shortstop in his own right, will be the floor.
Considering how far away the bat looks, Arruebarruena will need at least one full season in the minors before he gets a shot in the big leagues. Even a 2015 debut seems optimistic for the 23-year-old.
Note: All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted.
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