Abstract: There is provided a wafer for examination that is a wafer for examination with which energy distribution in a region of a light condensing spot of a laser beam with which irradiation is carried out from the upper surface side of a wafer is checked, and is a wafer for examination in which a first metal layer and a second metal layer different in specific heat or a melting point are formed over an upper surface of a wafer. In an examination method of energy distribution, the energy distribution of the laser beam is checked based on a processing mark formed in the first and second metal layers of the wafer for examination.

Abstract: Coffee machine including a housing frame and device for generating coffee, and an integrated device for dispensing milk froth onto a coffee drink in a container. This device, possibly in the form of a robot, includes a dispenser controllable to enable automated movement in two or three coordinate directions, and dispenses the milk froth directly onto a surface of the coffee drink previously poured into the container. An automated movement mechanism controls movement of the dispenser during dispensing of the milk froth to cause automatic and controlled addition of a specific amount of the milk froth onto the coffee drink surface and produce an aesthetically decorative graphic pattern thereon. The specific amount of milk froth remains on and/or beneath the coffee drink surface. The coffee drink is poured into the container and the graphic pattern of milk forth is produced on the coffee drink surface by the same coffee machine.

Abstract: An inventive thin-film radiative structure is provided that includes a thin nanocomposite radiative film deposited on a substrate, the thin-film including a mix of finely dispersed phases formed by elements Mo, Si, C, O in the following atomic percentage terms: Mo from 10 to 20%, Si from 15 to 30%, C from 15 to 60%, O from 0 to 20%, and one or a combination of elements Ti, Zr, Hf, Cr, Si, Al, and B in percentage terms of 0-30%. The thin-film radiative structure has an emissivity of more than 0.7 for wavelengths 2-20 ?m at temperatures above 500° C., and a sheet resistance of between 10 and 150 Ohm/sq. The radiative film may be used as a thermoresistive element in thin-film infra-red thermal emitters and infra-red heaters, and in nondispersive infrared sensors (NDIR) and photo-acoustic gas sensors, and as the radiative element in IR signaling devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device (100, 200) for heating food (4) in a container (3), in particular milk in a baby bottle. The heating device comprising a chamber (1) configured to contain a fluid (2) and to receive the container (3), a heating unit (5) for heating the fluid, a temperature measuring element (8) for measuring the temperature of the fluid (2) over time to obtain a temperature profile (300) over time, and a controller (6) for controlling the heating unit (5) based on the obtained temperature profile of the fluid.

Abstract: A machine for preparing aromatic beverages by extraction, such as espresso coffee and similar beverages. The machine comprises at least one optimized beverage discharge disposition, in particular presenting a first and second flow sections separated by a throttling section that configures a double deflection of the prevailing flow direction, so that it provides a streamlining of the discharge flow.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, the housing including a mouth-end and a connection-end, a reservoir containing a pre-vapor formulation, the reservoir in the housing, a heating element in the housing, the heating element in fluid communication with the reservoir, the heating element configured to generate a vapor, and a rechargeable battery configured to power at least the heating element and any other potential power consuming element(s) such as electronic circuits. The electronic vaping device also includes a first memory having stored thereon computer readable instructions relating to an electronic vaping operating system (OS), and at least one processor configured to execute the OS computer readable instructions to execute the operating system, the operating system including a real-time kernel configured to operate the electronic vaping device, and execute object code related to electronic vaping device functionality.

Abstract: An induction heating tool has an induction heating coil configured to generate a magnetic field closely matched to the shape of the anchor plate. The induction heating tool includes a base configured to assist an operator in aligning the coil over each anchor plate. In the disclosed embodiments, the base supports a circular induction coil with a structure that clearly shows the position of the induction coil. In the disclosed embodiments, material surrounding the induction coil is removed or made transparent so the operator can see the roof immediately surrounding the induction coil as an additional aid in positioning the tool over anchor plates.

Abstract: A grill module for a cooktop in a kitchen has a removable grease tray which collects the grease created by use of the grill module in grilling food. The grease is directed to the grease tray by a combination of burner cover(s), grease divertor(s), and angled surfaces on the grill module housing. The one-piece removable grease tray permits quick and easy removal of collected grease and retains the grease in a place where it cannot be heated to its flashpoint.

Abstract: A laser shock peening apparatus for the surface of a workpiece, said apparatus comprising a resonant cavity. When said apparatus is used to conduct laser shock peening, because of the presence of the resonant cavity, shock waves that would typically escape outward may instead be utilized, and composite shock waves may be formed as a result of the wave reflection and convergence effects of the resonant cavity. Said waves can then be used on the surface of a workpiece twice or multiple times, thereby greatly increasing energy utilization rates. In addition, a fluid-based confinement layer is limited to the inside of the resonant cavity and has a fixed shape, thereby effectively solving the problems of the poor stability of a fluid-based confinement layer and the difficulty with controlling the thickness of such a confinement layer.

Abstract: A cooking device is described. The cooking device includes a main body. The cooking device includes a ventilation apparatus that is located at a lower side of the main body, that is configured to suck air into the main body, and that is configured to discharge air from the main body. The ventilation apparatus includes a base that is connected to the lower side of the main body and that includes an introduction port. The ventilation apparatus includes a swirler that is configured to generate suction by rotating air around the introduction port of the base and that includes a plurality of wings. The ventilation apparatus includes a driving unit that is configured to rotate the swirler. The ventilation apparatus includes a swirler guide that is configured to cover an underside of the swirler and that is configured to guide a flow of air around a center of the swirler.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a plasma cutting torch and plasma cutting torch components, such as electrodes, cathodes, retainer caps, etc. having a unique physical features, including threads relationships. Embodiments include torch components having modified square thread with a specialized thread configuration including a particular relationship between thread crest and root, and included angles of thread sidewalls.

Abstract: A heating element 76 of a heater section includes an inner region 91, having a lower resistance per unit length than an outer region 92 at one or more temperatures in the range of 700° C. to 900° C.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck for retaining a substrate is provided herein. In some embodiments, an electrostatic chuck for retaining a substrate may include a susceptor including an electrically conductive susceptor base having one or more cooling channels formed in an upper surface thereof; a raised central support disposed over the one or more cooling channels; and a dielectric top plate disposed on the raised central support, wherein the dielectric top plate has an embossed top surface, and wherein the dielectric top plate and raised central support include a plurality of holes to facilitate delivery of a cooling gas one or more cooling channels to a backside of the substrate when disposed on the embossed top surface of the dielectric top plate.

Abstract: The present application discloses an automated cooking apparatus comprising: a cookware configured to hold food or food ingredients; a stirring motion mechanism configured to produce a motion in the cookware as to stir, mix or distribute the food or food ingredients held in the cookware; and a lid mechanism. The lid mechanism comprises a blocking device and a motion mechanism configured to move the blocking device relative to a support component of the stirring motion mechanism. If the blocking device is at a certain position relative to the support component of the stirring motion mechanism and when the cookware is moved by the stirring motion mechanism, the blocking device is configured to help trap the food or food ingredients held in the cookware. Our stirring motion mechanism produces rather complex movements in the cookware.

Abstract: To provide a nozzle for laser processing head capable of reliably drilling a small hole when drilling of the workpiece is performed by using a laser machine. A nozzle includes: a nozzle tip body that irradiates a workpiece with a laser beam; a charge port formed in the nozzle tip body; an exhaust port formed in the nozzle tip body so as to oppose to the charge port; and an elastic member that is provided in a tip end of the nozzle tip body and contacts with the workpiece while elastically extending and contracting in the axial center direction of the nozzle tip body. The nozzle supplies gas to the inside of the nozzle tip body along a gas flow path extending from the charge port to the exhaust port in a form of crossing across the laser beam in the nozzle tip body, to generate a negative pressure in the vicinity of an opening part of a tip end of the nozzle tip body. The elastic member contacts with the workpiece and improves the degree of enclosure of the nozzle tip body by the workpiece.

Abstract: Substrate temperature control apparatus and electronic device manufacturing systems provide pixelated light-based heating to a substrate in a process chamber. A substrate holder in the process chamber may include a baseplate. The baseplate has a top surface that may have a plurality of cavities and a plurality of grooves connected to the cavities. Optical fibers may be received in the grooves such that each cavity has a respective optical fiber terminating therein to transfer light thereto. Some or all of the cavities may have an epoxy optical diffuser disposed therein to diffuse light provided by the optical fiber. A ceramic plate upon which a substrate may be placed may be bonded to the baseplate. A thermal spreader plate may optionally be provided between the baseplate and the ceramic plate. Methods of controlling temperature across a substrate holder in an electronic device manufacturing system are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A power supply device for wire electric discharge machining includes: a first DC power supply; first switching elements between the first DC power supply and a machining gap; a second DC power supply; a second switching element between the second DC power supply and the machining gap; and a pulse generator controlling the first and second switching elements. The pulse generator is configured so that, in order to generate an electric discharge in the machining gap, the second switching element is switched on and the voltage of the second DC power supply is applied to the machining gap; the first switching element is switched on intermittently at a predetermined frequency in response to an electric discharge generation detection signal, and a series of current pulses is fed to the machining gap. The feeding of the series of current pulses is discontinued when the current pulses don't reach a reference current.

Abstract: A heater 72 of a heater portion includes linear portions 78 and bend portions 77. A resistance value per unit length of the bend portions 77 at least at a temperature within a temperature range of no less than 700° C. and no more than 900° C. is lower than a resistance value per unit length of the linear portions 78.

Abstract: A food cooking appliance such as a waffle maker, pizza maker or toaster uses a combination of sensor inputs and optional user preferences to determine an optimal cooking time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a micro-heating conductor for a radiation source, wherein the micro-heating conductor is formed from a meandering heating conductor structure which has meandering protrusions and spans a heating conductor structure plane with a surface normal, wherein adjacent meandering protrusions are formed in the heating conductor structure plane and so as to face away from one another in opposite directions.