Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of cookware handling in varied environments including that in robotic systems, production lines, automated cooking and ingredient collection systems, washing and sanitizing manual or automated systems. The method involves use of electromagnetic force to generate friction that translate into gripping force for the cookware or likewise. The electromagnetic force may be generated by degaussing electromagnets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, apparatus, and system for processing a data update message in a multi-agent system comprising a plurality of agents, the operations comprising: receiving, at a second agent, the data update message comprising data for a node in a shared data tree and a first node context map from a first agent, the first node context map comprising last known contexts of all the agents for the node according to knowledge of the first agent; determining, at the second agent, whether any of three conditions relating to the first node context map and a second node context map is true, the second node context map comprising last known contexts of all the agents for the node according to knowledge of the second agent; and in response to determining that none of the three conditions relating to the first node context map and the second node context map is true, updating, at the second agent, the node based on the data update message from the first agent.

Abstract: The autonomous cooking apparatus of the present invention works on the principle of induction heating and therefore incorporates an induction heating element. The improved apparatus incorporates a rotational mechanism of the cookware which imparts even heating dissemination in the cookware, apart from generating a steering motion of the cooked ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and a green and economical method for washing and sanitizing cookware including pots, pans and containers suitable for all types of cookware, wherein the washing and sanitization method is a two stage process involving utilization of cold water jet for washing of utensils and heating water for sanitization of the cookware without the use of detergents or chemicals.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for stripping away portions of substrate are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a flexible and/or soft impact-element(s) rotates around a rotation axis to drive a peripheral portion across a substrate plane of the substrate and/or to repeatedly collide with the substrate. At least some of the collisions are effective to partially dislodge or to strip away portion(s) of substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object from a stack of pre-stripped layers of substrate. Each object layer is formed by (i) providing substrate comprising waste portion(s) and substrate-retained portion(s) that are attached to each other and separated from one another by cut(s) within the substrate; (ii) subsequently, subjecting the subject of each layer to a stripping process which selectively strips away substrate-waste portion(s) from the substrate-retained portion(s). After stripping, the object layer is added to a stack of previously-stacked object layers to grow the stack. This process is repeated to further grow the stack. Object layers of the stack are bonded to each other to build the three-dimensional object therefrom. Apparatus and methods for stripping are also described—any teaching or combination of teaching(s) related to stripping substrate may be employed in any additive-manufacturing process described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method, apparatus, and system for processing a data update message in a multi-agent system comprising a plurality of agents, the operations comprising: receiving, at a second agent, the data update message comprising data for a node in a shared data tree and a first node context map from a first agent, the first node context map comprising last known contexts of all the agents for the node according to knowledge of the first agent; determining, at the second agent, whether any of three conditions relating to the first node context map and a second node context map is true, the second node context map comprising last known contexts of all the agents for the node according to knowledge of the second agent; and in response to determining that none of the three conditions relating to the first node context map and the second node context map is true, updating, at the second agent, the node based on the data update message from the first agent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object from a stack of pre-stripped layers of substrate. Each object layer is formed by (i) providing substrate comprising waste portion(s) and substrate-retained portion(s) that are attached to each other and separated from one another by cut(s) within the substrate; (ii) subsequently, subjecting the subject of each layer to a stripping process which selectively strips away substrate-waste portion(s) from the substrate-retained portion(s). After stripping, the object layer is added to a stack of previously-stacked object layers to grow the stack. This process is repeated to further grow the stack. Object layers of the stack are bonded to each other to build the three-dimensional object therefrom. Apparatus and methods for stripping are also described—any teaching or combination of teaching(s) related to stripping substrate may be employed in any additive-manufacturing process described herein.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for stripping away portions of substrate are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a flexible and/or soft impact-element(s) rotates around a rotation axis to drive a peripheral portion across a substrate plane of the substrate and/or to repeatedly collide with the substrate. At least some of the collisions are effective to partially dislodge or to strip away portion(s) of substrate.

Abstract: System and methods of treating or handling cardboard sheets.

Abstract: An automatic-adjustable stacker for controlling the movement of a media, such as cardboard, through a media handling system. The stacker includes a media receiver positioned proximate a feed of the media that receives a leading edge of the media and a controller that causes the media receiver to move from a first position for receiving the media, to a second position for depositing of the media at a desired location. The media receiver is configured to prevent the media from coming into contact with other media already located at the desired location until the media has arrived at the desired location, while creating a concave-like shape to the media while conveying it.

Abstract: System and methods of treating or handling cardboard sheets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system of personal body armor in which a chest protector is removably attached to the shoulder straps of a backpack. The chest protector and the backpack may be equipped with sleeves into which a variety of armor plates can be inserted.

Abstract: An automatic-adjustable stacker for controlling the movement of a media, such as cardboard, through a media handling system. The stacker includes a media receiver positioned proximate a feed of the media that receives a leading edge of the media and a controller that causes the media receiver to move from a first position for receiving the media, to a second position for depositing of the media at a desired location. The media receiver is configured to prevent the media from coming into contact with other media already located at the desired location until the media has arrived at the desired location, while creating a concave-like shape to the media while conveying it.

Abstract: A pretreated-cardboard stripper that obtains a cardboard item and strips or blanks the cardboard item using laser cutting, die cutting or other techniques. The cardboard item may be a single item or multiple sections that are jointed together. After stripping or blanking, the stripper operates to sort the sections and joints from the waste by a vacuum sorter. The vacuum sorter includes a vacuum chamber with openings along its surface or certain areas of the surface and a peeler. After stripping, the pre-treated cardboard is transferred by the peeler along the surface of the vacuum chamber. The waste of the cardboard (areas between the sections and joints) may be coupled to the vacuum chamber surface while the pre-treated cardboard is being transferred by the peeler along the surface of the vacuum chamber, which has the advantage of operating to disconnect and thus sort the waste from the sections.

Abstract: A vehicle location aid for use with a parking lot divided into areas comprising a disposable card containing unique designations for each parking lot area. The vehicle's driver records the area in which a vehicle is parked by marking, punching out, or removing a removable coating off the portion of the card containing the appropriate designation. Also, the vehicle location aid may contain the date and time of the vehicle's arrival and departure, advertising information, or the other desired information.