Abstract: A bed table with a vehicular mounting provides adjustable support for a person in a number of different postures, including a reclined table-like configuration and an erect chair-like configuration. The bed table is segmented into three portions, a head support portion, a medial or central support portion, and a leg support portion. The head support portion and leg support portion are pivotally mounted to a support base and are interconnected with linkage such that the leg support portion follows the rotational displacement of the head support portion. A pneumatic or hydraulic actuator is attached to the head support portion and is controlled through a control panel for automatic operation of the bed table, between the reclined table-like and erect chair-like configurations. An energy source for the actuator is provided by a vessel containing compressed nitrogen. The bed table is provided with a bedpan, swingably mounted into and out of engagement with the central support portion.

Abstract: A portable room air filter includes a cabinet with an open bottom. A blower mounted atop a filter chamber is located at the bottom of the cabinet. The filter chamber receives one or more air filter modules. The air filter modules may include a filter media layer having opposed major surfaces and baffle members for directing air flow generally parallel to the major surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiautomatic frying apparatus including a food carrying basket having a forward mounting lip and a rearward handle. The apparatus includes a basket-supporting shaft having a lip-engaging cradle for mounting the basket to the shaft. Disposed beneath the shaft, in a position to receive the basket upon rotation of the shaft, is a vessel holding heated cooking medium such as oil. A plate-like heater disposed beneath the vessel in heating contact therewith includes a bottom surface having a recess for mounting one or more temperature sensors, the recess opening into an airflow cavity. The frying apparatus is disposed within a cabinet and a fan and filter, also disposed within the cabinet, provides an air flow therethrough. A door connected by linkage to the basket-supporting shaft selectively blocks air flow through the cavity beneath the heating plate, and when opened to an unblocking position, purges heated air from the recess air, providing compensation for the temperature sensors therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiautomatic frying apparatus including a food carrying basket having a forward mounting lip and a rearward handle. The apparatus includes a basket-supporting shaft having a lip-engaging cradle for mounting the basket to the shaft. Disposed beneath the shaft, in a position to receive the basket upon rotation of the shaft, is a vessel holding heated cooking medium such as oil. A plate-like heater disposed beneath the vessel in heating contact therewith includes a bottom surface having a recess for mounting one or more temperature sensors, the recess opening into an airflow cavity. The frying apparatus is disposed within a cabinet and a fan and filter, also disposed within the cabinet, provides an air flow therethrough. A door connected by linkage to the basket-supporting shaft selectively blocks air flow through the cavity beneath the heating plate, and when opened to an unblocking position, purges heated air from the recess air, providing compensation for the temperature sensors therein.

Abstract: A heatable container assembly with a removable support cover containing a heater, sensors and interconnections.