Abstract: A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan for associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensing device in operational proximity to the power source and a control system operationally associated with the power source and connected to the at least one fan and at least one temperature sensing device for adjusting the length of time for energizing the at least one cooling fan as a function of power source temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device.

Abstract: A warewash machine includes a housing including an area for receiving wares to be washed and a liquid dispensing arm removably positioned within the housing, the liquid dispensing arm including a nozzle receiving opening. Removably positioned in the nozzle opening is a nozzle that is configured to output liquid in a specific output pattern. The nozzle receiving opening and the nozzle are cooperatively shaped and configured such that when the nozzle is inserted in the nozzle receiving opening the nozzle is automatically positioned such that an orientation of the specific output pattern relative to the area is automatically set to a specific orientation.

Abstract: A system for dispensing pulverulent coating material comprises a source of pulverulent coating material, a source of compressed gas, a device for movably supporting a nozzle, the nozzle coupled to the source of pulverulent material and providing an opening through which the pulverulent material is dispensed, a deflector supported by the device and spaced from the opening to aid in shaping a cloud of dispensed coating material, and a source of high-magnitude electrostatic potential coupled to impart electrostatic potential to the dispensed pulverulent material. The deflector includes at least one first passageway extending with a radial component of the deflector and communicating with the source of compressed gas to direct gas with a radial component into the cloud of dispensed coating material.

Abstract: A conveyor-type dish washer and method of operating it, wherein items to be cleaned are conveyed through the dishwasher and are subjected to the action of steam prior to a final-rinse operation but after a wash operation.

Abstract: A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source; at least one fan associated with the power source during operation; and a control system operationally associated with the power source and connected to the at least one fan for adjusting the length of time for energizing the at least one fan as a function of the number of combustion firings by the power source.

Abstract: A design process for a conveyor-type warewash machine involves consideration of Weber number for flow from nozzles within at least one zone of the machine. Warewash machines having one or more zones with flows within certain Weber number limits or ranges are also described.

Abstract: An impact filter suitable for a kitchen exhaust hood is provided with a grease trap to capture grease particles and channel the particles away. The trap can be of different configurations. The filter can be used in various system layouts.

Abstract: A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan for associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensing device in operational proximity to the power source and a control system operationally associated with the power source and connected to the at least one fan and at least one temperature sensing device for adjusting the length of time for energizing the at least one cooling fan as a function of power source temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device.

Abstract: A warewash machine includes a housing including an area for receiving wares to be washed and a liquid dispensing arm removably positioned within the housing, the liquid dispensing arm including a nozzle receiving opening. Removably positioned in the nozzle opening is a nozzle that is configured to output liquid in a specific output pattern. The nozzle receiving opening and the nozzle are cooperatively shaped and configured such that when the nozzle is inserted in the nozzle receiving opening the nozzle is automatically positioned such that an orientation of the specific output pattern relative to the area is automatically set to a specific orientation.

Abstract: An electrostatic precipitator wash system includes a plurality of fluidic oscillator nozzles through which wash solution is directed at the electrostatic cell of the electrostatic precipitator. The nozzles are provided in a manifold rotatable about an axis of the manifold. The manifold is rotated through an arc of about 90° while emitting wash solution toward the cell in an oscillating stream of drops.

Abstract: A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan for associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensing device in operational proximity to the power source and a control system operationally associated with the power source and connected to the at least one fan and at least one temperature sensing device for adjusting the length of time for energizing the at least one cooling fan as a function of power source temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device.

Abstract: A steam cooker includes a steam cooking chamber including left, right, top, bottom and rear walls, a front access opening and a door moveable between an open position to allow access to the steam cooking chamber and a closed position to inhibit access to the steam cooking chamber through the access opening. A steam inlet path extends through one of the cooking chamber walls. A stationary nozzle unit is located within the cooking chamber and alongside the one of the cooking chamber walls for receiving steam from the steam inlet path. The nozzle unit includes multiple steam delivery nozzles disposed at stationary positions relative to the one of the cooking chamber walls. The multiple steam delivery nozzles are arranged and configured to emit steam substantially parallel to the one of the cooking chamber walls.

Abstract: A rotary atomizing applicator includes a shaping air system having first orifices discharging air against the outer surface of the bell cup, with the air following the bell cup and being released from the bell cup at the forward edge of the bell cup. A terminal portion of the outer surface of the bell cup directs the flow of air to shape the pattern of coating released from the bell cup. A second pattern of air is directed from outwardly and behind the bell cup inwardly toward the forward edge of the bell cup.

Abstract: A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan for associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensing device in operational proximity to the power source and a control system operationally associated with the power source and connected to the at least one fan and at least one temperature sensing device for adjusting the length of time for energizing the at least one cooling fan as a function of power source temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device.

Abstract: A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool includes a combustion-powered power source, at least one fan for associated with the power source, at least one temperature sensing device in operational proximity to the power source and a control system operationally associated with the power source and connected to the at least one fan and at least one temperature sensing device for adjusting the length of time for energizing the at least one cooling fan as a function of power source temperature sensed by the at least one temperature sensing device.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing pulverulent coating material includes an opening through which the pulverulent material is discharged and a conduit through which the pulverulent material is transported from a source to the opening. The conduit includes a section having a generally rectangular cross section transverse to the general direction of flow of the pulverulent material through the conduit.

Abstract: A meltblowing apparatus for dispensing an adhesive through a plurality of first orifices of a die assembly fabricated from a plurality of laminated members to form a plurality of adhesive flows at a first velocity and dispensing air through a plurality of second orifices in the die assembly to form a plurality of air flows at a second velocity. The plurality of first and second orifices arranged in an alternating series so that each of the plurality of first orifices is flanked on substantially opposing sides by one of the plurality of second orifices, wherein the plurality of first and second orifices are oriented to direct non-convergently the plurality of adhesive flows and the plurality of air flows.

Abstract: A warewash machine includes a housing including an area for receiving wares to be washed and a liquid dispensing arm removably positioned within the housing, the liquid dispensing arm including a nozzle receiving opening. Removably positioned in the nozzle opening is a nozzle that is configured to output liquid in a specific output pattern. The nozzle receiving opening and the nozzle are cooperatively shaped and configured such that when the nozzle is inserted in the nozzle receiving opening the nozzle is automatically positioned such that an orientation of the specific output pattern relative to the area is automatically set to a specific orientation.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing pulverulent coating material includes an opening through which the pulverulent material is discharged and a conduit through which the pulverulent material is transported from a source to the opening. The conduit includes a seal member providing a lumen, a first member including a first reducer section including a lumen and a first feature and a second member including a first expander section including a lumen and a second feature. The first and second features cooperate to define a space for accommodating the seal member between the first reducer section and the first expander section. The conduit further includes a second reducer section and a second expander section.

Abstract: A ware wash machine includes one or more fluidic oscillator nozzles (or other variable stream orientation nozzles) used in connection with the dispensing of wash liquid, rinse liquid, sanitizing liquid and/or gaseous fluids onto wares being cleaned and/or dried and/or heated within the machine.