Abstract: A tool and a method for installing a sprinkler head in a threaded fitting of a fire suppression system is disclosed. The sprinkler head is protected by a cover. The tool is formed from an elongated body having a cavity that is sized to receive the cover. One end of the body interfaces with a wrench, the other end has one or more axially extending slots sized to receive the fingers of a torque plate affixed to the sprinkler head. The sprinkler head has a threaded nipple that engages the threaded fitting. The nipple is engaged with the fitting and torque is applied to it by engaging the slots of the tool with the fingers and turning the tool with the wrench. The tool has an external index allowing the sprinkler head to be angularly oriented to direct its discharge stream.

Abstract: A screwdriver handle comprises a base portion; a pair of arms pivotally connected to the base portion; a locking sleeve mounted around the base portion and adapted to engage the pair of arms; a spring member mounted around the base portion and adapted to engage the locking sleeve; a torsion spring connected to the base portion and each of the pair of arms; and a pin connecting the pair of arms to the base portion. The base portion comprises at least one gripping indent feature and a hollow inner shaft chamber having a locking indent feature. The pair of arms are adapted to articulate from a first position planar to a longitudinal axis of the base portion to a second position transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base portion. The locking sleeve is adapted to move along a longitudinal axis of the base portion.

Abstract: A swing-type wrench includes a handle, a drive head pivotally mounted on a first end of the handle, and an engaging member secured on the handle and having a substantially polygonal-shaped cross-sectional outer periphery. Thus, the engaging member engages an aid tool, such as an open-ended spanner or the like, so that the user can hold the handgrip of the handle and the aid tool to facilitate rotation of the handle so as to rotate the driving stud of the drive head easily and conveniently, thereby saving the manual work, and thereby facilitating the user operating the driving stud of the drive head to rotate a workpiece, such as a bolt, a nut or the like.

Abstract: Tools for detachably engaging a tool attachment are described that include a drive element and a mechanism for altering engagement forces between the tool attachment and the drive element. The mechanism includes a locking element and an actuating element coupled to the locking element.

Abstract: A screwdriver is provided having a handle having a first end and a second end; a front element having a bit holder, said front element aligned with said handle along an axis; a cylinder positioned between said handle and said front element, said cylinder having a plurality of chambers, each of said chambers shaped to store a bit; said cylinder rotatable around said axis; and a push rod having a first end and a second end, said push rod slidable along said handle from a first end of said handle to a second end of said handle, said push rod having a magnet at said first end.

Abstract: The driver has a number of cartridges assembled around a central axis, engaging each other along abutting longitudinal edges. Each cartridge has its own spring-loaded mechanism for extending or retracting a bit through a central axial opening of a collar at the distal end of the tool. The mechanism translates a small movement of an actuation button into rapid and much larger movement of the bit associated with that cartridge, whether that movement is extension or retraction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drop hammer assembly including a drop hammer configured with at least two end conditions, characterised in that the position of the end conditions can be reversed when required. Also claimed is a method of reversing the drop hammer with respect to the drop hammer housing.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus is disclosed for illuminating an object or equipment including, for example, vehicles (such as cars recreational vehicles, boats, etc.), retail and/or store shelving and/or equipment, bars, desks, counters, walls, railings, steps, and/or any other object or surface, as desired. In some embodiments, the lighting apparatus includes a bumper. When so provided, the lighting apparatus may help provide a level of protection to objects and/or surfaces that are subject to bumping, sliding or other abuse.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous, high-speed production of punched strip having an array of high-tolerance closely-spaced holes with positive ejection of waste punch-out material. A first pair of opposed rotary dies, one a female die and the other a male/female die, punches a first set of holes in a strip fed continuously between the dies, and a second pair of opposed rotary dies, one the male/female die and the other a male die, punches a second set of holes in the strip between the first set of holes, the strip being wrapped about the common male/female die during punching of the first and second sets of holes to continuously index the strip with the two opposed pairs of rotary dies to ensure production of the high-tolerance closely-spaced holes.

Abstract: A sawdust collection hood for a table saw. The hood has an identical pair of vertical, spaced-apart side panels, an upper cowl mounted between the side panels, a canted nose panel mounted between front portions of the side panels, and a lower cowl that extends rearwardly between the side panels below the upper cowl from a forward edge of the lower cowl disposed over a trailing edge of the nose panel. A pair of side skirts suspended from each of the side panels, extend rearwardly from the nose panel, and are movable between a raised and a lowered position. When placed upon the saw work table, straddling the saw blade, and with side skirts lowered, a work piece moved rearward against the canted nose panel causes the hood to rise.

Abstract: A woodworking table with an auxiliary device to provide fast and precise cutting of a work piece at the angle as desired includes a case and a sawing controller. Adjusting slots and pivoting holes are provided on two sides of the case for the sawing controller to penetrate through and to be pivoted in the case. The sawing controller includes a handle. The handle slides along the adjusting slot to adjust angle and height of a saw blade of the sawing controller. The auxiliary device is for further control of the cutting angle.

Abstract: A system for advancing a workpiece in guided fashion towards a rotating blade associated with a saw or router table, the table including a fence securing a distance from the blade. A three-dimensional and elongated housing is secured upon the table, the saw being disposed between the housing and fence. The unit is laterally adjustable upon the table in directions towards and away from the blade, a width dimension associated with the workpiece generally corresponding to a distance between the housing and fence. A plurality of unidirectional rollers are incorporated into the housing, each of the rollers securing at linearly spaced intervals along the housing and each exhibiting a shaft supported and vertical axis of rotation, such that an outer radial edge associated with each roller contacts an associated side edge of the workpiece.

Abstract: The mitre gauge has lower, central and upper plates. The central plate is attached to a tool such as a fence and is pivotally attached to the lower plate while the upper plate is pivotally attached to the central plate. A pin selectively immobilizes the upper plate at a first set of stop points on the central plate but allows movement of the central plate relative to the lower plate. A second pin selectively immobilizes the upper plate at a second set of stop points on the lower plate but allows movement of the central plate relative to the lower and upper plates. The stop points are arranged such that at each stop point in the second set, the orientation of the central plate relative to the lower plate is restricted to a small number of predetermined positions. At each stop point in the first set, the central plate is immobilized at a single predetermined orientation. The fence is made up of terminal and main segments movable toward and away each other Sliding scales are provided on both segments.

Abstract: Combination table-miter saw and assembly for the industry of saws and tool table assemblies. Orientation of saw unit (18) may be adjusted for operation as table saw or miter saw. Includes a blade (20), handle (19), motor (21), slide bar (16), safety mechanism for table saw mode, arm support (3) attached to the worktable connecting the saw (18) to a side, knob handle tilt control (10) and scale (15). Work table is comprised of a table saw platform (1a), miter saw platform (1b) with radial shape, platform table insert (22), rail guide slot ramp (7), scale marking (8), and locking handle assembly (17). It includes an undercarriage secured to the worktable but allows its rotation, a fixed fence base (14) and foot bases (9) attached to the undercarriage. Fence (2), including a rail guide clamp handle (5), rail guide bar (6) and two clamp bolt knobs (4) are also included.

Abstract: A cutting tool in accordance with the invention may include an arbor lock, located within its housing, for preventing the arbor from rotating to assist an operator in installing, removing or replacing the saw blade. The cutting tool may also include an internal storage compartment for storing items or equipment, including those for use in connection with the cutting tool, an internal mobility system to assist the operator in moving the cutting tool when desired, and a cutting implement angle memory indicator for aiding the operator in keeping track of a desired cutting implement position. The cutting tool may also be provided with a sturdy bench top extension extending out from the cutting tool housing which the operator may use to perform a variety of workshop tasks including some not related to the use of the cutting tool itself.

Abstract: A cutting tool in accordance with the invention may include an arbor lock, located within its housing, for preventing the arbor from rotating to assist an operator in installing, removing or replacing the saw blade. The cutting tool may also include an internal storage compartment for storing items or equipment, including those for use in connection with the cutting tool, an internal mobility system to assist the operator in moving the cutting tool when desired, and a cutting implement angle memory indicator for aiding the operator in keeping track of a desired cutting implement position. The cutting tool may also be provided with a sturdy bench top extension extending out from the cutting tool housing which the operator may use to perform a variety of workshop tasks including some not related to the use of the cutting tool itself.

Abstract: A cutting tool in accordance with the invention may include an arbor lock, located within its housing, for preventing the arbor from rotating to assist an operator in installing, removing or replacing the saw blade. The cutting tool may also include an internal storage compartment for storing items or equipment, including those for use in connection with the cutting tool, an internal mobility system to assist the operator in moving the cutting tool when desired, and a cutting implement angle memory indicator for aiding the operator in keeping track of a desired cutting implement position. The cutting tool may also be provided with a sturdy bench top extension extending out from the cutting tool housing which the operator may use to perform a variety of workshop tasks including some not related to the use of the cutting tool itself.

Abstract: A pressing mechanism of a cutting apparatus includes a pressing plate, at least two cams, a supporting member and a transmission member. The pressing plate member is disposed above an article supporting surface and adjacent to a trimmer of the cutting apparatus, wherein a receptacle is formed between the pressing plate member and the article supporting surface. The at least two cams are disposed above the pressing plate member and have respective protrusion posts protruded from the same side thereof. The supporting member is fixed on the article supporting surface for supporting the at least two cams and used as a fulcrum. The transmission member has a transmission rod pivotally coupled to the protrusion posts for driving the at least two cams to synchronously roll and be downwardly sustained against the pressing plate member, thereby pressing the sheet article accommodated within the receptacle and facilitating a further trimming operation on the sheet article.

Abstract: The blade material cutting device of the invention can be employed for producing a blade material (1) that is to be used as a punching blade. The blade material cutting device has: a stationary blade part (10) having a pair of front and rear support faces (13) . . . on which a strip plate part (2) and a blade edge part (3) of the blade material (1) are to be overlaid, and which are placed with being separated from each other by a gap in a direction F of feeding the blade material (1); a pair of opposed front and rear stationary edges (13a) and (15a) which are disposed in the pair of support faces (13) . . . ; a movable blade part (50) which is extracted and retracted with respect to the mutual gap (51) between the pair of support faces (13) . . . ; and a pair of front and rear movable edges which are disposed in the movable blade part (50).

Abstract: To produce at least one perforation in a non-woven sheet of fibers or filaments, the sheet is brought into contact with a perforated cylinder, equipped with at least one insert. Each insert includes, at one end, a plane surface, and is provided with a recess which emerges in the plane surface, and which has a sharp edge formed by the intersection of the inner surface of the recess with the plane surface. A perforation in the non-woven sheet is obtained by cutting out a portion of the non-woven sheet by shearing of the fibers or filaments of the non-woven sheet, between the sharp edge of the insert and a perforating member driven simultaneously in translation and in rotation about its own axis.

Abstract: A system for engaging and locking the cartridge on the body of a cutter holder adapted to equip machines for the industrial cutting of flexible laminates, comprising a slider with a dovetail profile on the lower portion of the cutter holder body, the head portion of the cartridge being provided with a slot with a profile complementary to the profile of the slider for engagement of the cartridge on the cutter holder body, elements for locking the cartridge on the cutter holder body, and a lever for actuating locking elements, which comprise at least one movable element, which applies a symmetrical force with an upward traction component on both sides of the complementary profile of the slot.

Abstract: With a device for cutting flexible, two-dimensional products, first and second cutting means (5, 12) are provided, between which the two-dimensional products (2) may be cut essentially by way of an impulse cut. A method is also put forward for cutting by way of the impulse cut.

Abstract: An action for a piano is provided for clarifying a timing of let-off, improving the sequential touching capabilities, and consequently realizing high playing performance excellent in expressive power in a simple structure without adversely affecting the key touch feeling. The action for a piano swings a hammer in response to a touch on a key, and comprises a wippen pushed up by the key to pivotally move, a regulating button having a flat jack contact surface on the lower end, and a jack having a flat regulating button contact surface which comes into contact with the jack contact surface as the key is depressed. The jack comprises a molding made of a thermoplastic resin containing long fibers for reinforcement.

Abstract: A musical instrument stand with a neck lock assembly for a guitar-shaped musical instrument has a post, multiple legs and a neck lock assembly. The neck lock assembly is attached to the post and has a collar, a crossbar assembly and a crossbar fastener. The collar is attached securely to the post and has two distal ends. The crossbar assembly is mounted on one of the distal ends of the collar and has a crossbar pivotally mounted on the distal end of the collar and having a locking recess. The crossbar fastener is mounted on the other distal end of the collar and has two head-halves defining a tapered head. The crossbar pivots toward the crossbar fastener with the tapered head engaging the locking recess to securely lock the neck.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is useful when updating data of a database which is configured to take in data through a network, has a part to be updated, and takes in information of media stored in a local storage, and characterized by that a storage place assumed to have stored an image file is retrieved in a specific order, and an image file is obtained and downloaded, based on an instruction to transfer music data stored in a recorder to a player.

Abstract: CPU 31 reads out plural chord data which are stored in external storage device 34 or the like and represent a series of chords, and presents to a user the chords represented by the chord data. In presenting the chords to the user, display 21 or external displayer 53 displays chord names along with a score or a lyric, or energizes key-press lamps 14 corresponding to the chord tones constituting the chords. External storage device 34 or the like is provided with a chord conversion table for converting hard-to-play chords to easy-to-play chords. In presenting the chords, CPU 31 presents the chords converted with the use of the chord conversion table. In this case, the hard-to-play chords may be controlled rank by rank or may be designated by the user. Thus, when chords are presented to a user, the user can perform chord playing smoothly at all times even if the user is a beginner player.

Abstract: The present invention consists in a method and electronic device used to reproduce the sound of church organ flue pipes, by taking advantage of the physical modeling technique of acoustic instruments; it being an audio-digital synthesis system based on digital signal processors, which contains a programme of physical simulation of the generation of the sound of organ flue pipes.

Abstract: An automatic player piano is a combination between an acoustic piano and an electronic system serving as a recorder and an automatic player; while a user is fingering a piece of music on the acoustic piano, the player strongly depresses some keys and softly depresses other keys so as to give artistic expression to the tones, and the depressed keys give rise to hammer motion at different values of hammer velocity; since the hammer velocity is proportional to the loudness of tones, the controller is expected exactly to determine the hammer velocity; the hammers travel on linear trajectories and parabolic trajectories depending upon the hammer velocity so that the controller estimates the hammer velocity by using different methods, whereby the controller can produce music data codes exactly expressing the tones to be produced.

Abstract: The present invention provides a MIDI playing method comprising the steps of when synchronous event messages embedded in MIDI data are detected on the sequencer side which analyzes MIDI data in order along a time series of the MIDI data where the MIDI data are analyzed from the head of music to carry out MIDI musical performance, accumulating the number of the synchronous event messages and requesting a host CPU to make interrupt processing; and executing synchronous event processing on the host CPU side having received the request for the interrupt processing therein until the number of executed synchronous events and the accumulated value coincide with each other.

Abstract: A sound determination unit previously divides sound into a low sound range for first sound, a middle sound range for second sound, and a high sound range for third sound by its frequency band. When sound information detected by the microphone is inputted to the sound determination unit, the sound determination unit determines whether the frequency band of that sound information is in the predetermined low sound range or not. When it is in the low sound range, a signal to operate a first vibrator is generated from a first controller. When it is in the middle sound range, a signal to operate a second vibrator is generated from a second controller. When it is in the high sound range, a signal to operate a third vibrator is generated from a third controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite structural part comprising pyrotechnic detonating rupture means. According to the invention, in addition to pyrotechnic separation means (16), the structural part (1) also comprises means (27) for absorbing the detonating shock produced by said pyrotechnic separation means (16).

Abstract: A make-break device includes a first component having at least one engaging member, the engaging member presenting first and second orthogonally disposed edges, each edge being defined at the intersection of a respective pair of chamfered face and a second component having at least one engaging member, the engaging member presenting first and second orthogonally disposed edges, each edge being defined at the intersection of a respective pair of chamfered faces, where the first component first edge and the second component first edge cooperatively act to assist in facilitating radial meshing engagement of the first and second components and where the first component second edge and the second component second edge cooperatively act to assist in facilitating axial meshing engagement of the first and second components. A cannon employing the make-break device and a method of selectively coupling/decoupling stationary electric drive assemblies from associated shiftable driven assemblies are included.

Abstract: A ballistic projectile resistant barrier apparatus combines the advantages provided by both high hardness material barriers and multiple laminate layer barriers. An outer tier of the barrier is comprised of a plurality of interconnected hard tiles. Each of the tiles has an outer, front surface designed that, upon impact by a ballistic projectile, the projectile is immediately deflected from its initial path. Subsequent tiers of the barrier are comprised of layers of a flexible material interspersed with layers of a ballistic liquid or at least one layer of ballistic fiber. When tiles are impacted by a projectile, the impacted tile is pushed into the laminate layers of the barrier, thereby substantially multiplying the area of the barrier that resists the impact force of the projectile as the projectile enters the barrier.

Abstract: The invention provides a protective apparatus for a vehicle, the apparatus comprising a structure of generally convex shape adapted to be fitted to or to form part of a vehicle, wherein: (a) the protective apparatus is capable of resisting a force applied to the structure; and (b) the apex of the apparatus is disposed generally in a direction that is opposed to the direction of travel or movement of the force applied to the apparatus.

Abstract: A guide for centering transit ammunition rounds generally includes a plate having an ammunition round passage port therethrough along with a plurality of spaced apart ammunition round contact members disposed around a circumference of the passage port. A plurality of moveable arms is provided with each arm supporting a respective member and enabling radial movement of the respective member to and from a passage port center. Each arm engages an adjacent arm preventing non-equidistance spacing of the member from the passage port center and a plurality of biasing elements may be provided and disposed in positions urging a respective arm and member toward the passage port center.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a hydraulic control arrangement for controlling a hydraulic consumer, comprising an adjustable supply measuring orifice and an adjustable drain measuring orifice as well as a pressure compensator arranged in a pressure medium delivery. The control arrangement moreover comprises a releasable cut-off block that acts as a check valve in the direction of supply and may be released in the direction of drain by means of a control pressure. In accordance with the invention, the pressure compensator is subjected to a constant force in the opening direction and to the lower one of the pressures downstream from the supply measuring orifice and upstream from the drain measuring orifice in the closing direction.

Abstract: A support column cylinder assembly is provided for use with a support column assembly having upper and lower support tubes and a slidable clamp component for frictionally clamping the upper support tube relative to the lower support tube. Some embodiments of support column cylinder assembly comprise a first bearing member, a second bearing member, and at least two hydraulic cylinders operatively connected between the first and second bearing members, the at least two hydraulic cylinders being operative to apply a force to the second bearing member relative to the first bearing member. The second bearing member is adapted to be positioned against a clamp component of a support column for applying a force to the support column clamp component relative to the first bearing member.

Abstract: A multiple-stroke hydrostatic axial piston machine has a plurality of piston-shaped displacement bodies (13) that can each move longitudinally in a displacement chamber (12) and are each supported by a roller body on a track (9) that is provided with axial cams (10) that generate a reciprocal motion. Each of the roller bodies is a roller (14) which is located in a recess (A) of the displacement body (13) that restricts end-to-end, radial and axial relative moments of the roller (14) with respect to the displacement body (13). The displacement body (13) can be configured as a cage of the roller (14).

Abstract: A reciprocating piston machine is provided having at least one membrane (1) produced from an elastomeric material and an oscillating reciprocating drive that acts on a center zone (3) of the membrane (1). Between the center zone (3) of the membrane and its circumferential edge zone (5), a deformable membrane zone (M) is provided that is deformed during the oscillating pumping movements. The reciprocating piston machine according to the invention is characterized in that the work and/or auxiliary membrane (1), in its deformable membrane zone, is provided with at least two cantilever-type annular zones (7, 8) that merge into each other in a reduction of cross-section (9) of the membrane (1) and in that the membrane cross-section, starting from the reduction of cross-section (9), enlarges in the annular zones (7, 8). The membrane of the reciprocating piston engine according to the invention is very durable and functions with little noise.

Abstract: A piston for an automatic transmission, wherein a first piston member forming a cylindrical portion of the piston has a plurality of axial cutouts and a circumferential groove formed in one axial end portion thereof, and a second piston member forming a bottom portion of the piston has a plurality of radially extending engaging jaws fitted in the plurality of axial cutouts, while a retainer ring is fitted in the circumferential groove and held in abutting contact with the engaging jaws fitted in the axial cutouts, whereby the first and second piston members are fixed to each other. At least one of the engaging jaws of the second piston member cooperates with the retainer ring to form a gap therebetween, which prevents a stress concentration on portions of the circumferential groove adjacent to the axial cutouts, upon an axial movement of the piston, so that the required thickness of the retainer ring can be reduced, leading to size reduction of the piston.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pulse cleaner for cleaning a diesel exhaust treatment device. The pulse cleaner includes a cabinet, a diesel exhaust treatment device mount positioned within the cabinet for mounting the diesel exhaust treatment device during pulse cleaning, and a collection filter positioned within the cabinet for collecting material displaced from the diesel exhaust treatment device during cleaning. The pulse cleaner also includes a pulse generator for generating pulses that are each directed at a majority of a face of the diesel exhaust treatment device when the diesel exhaust treatment device is mounted at the diesel exhaust treatment device mount. The pulse generator includes a pressure tank for accumulating pressurized air, and a valve arrangement that flushes the pressurized air from the tank. A pulse of air for cleaning the diesel exhaust treatment device is generated each time the tank is flushed.

Abstract: A gas flow generator comprising: an ultrasonic driver comprising a piezoelectric or electrostrictive transducer mounted on a substrate, operation of the transducer being arranged to cause the driver to bend; a first membrane disposed on or formed integrally with the transducer or the substrate; and a second membrane mounted substantially parallel with the driver and spaced a given distance therefrom, one of the membranes being perforate, whereby ultrasonic bending of the driver on actuation of the transducer causes a gas flow through the perforate membrane.

Abstract: An air filter device for an air exhauster includes at least one static electricity dust-collecting module, at least one water-cleaning module and a casing. The static electricity dust-collecting module is operated to generate static electricity for electrically attracting greasy dirt and dust filled in exhaust air. The water-cleaning module mechanically connects to at least one side of the static electricity dust-collecting module, and includes a plurality of guiding members each forming a longitudinal groove for guiding water in wetting and washing greasy dirt and dust filled in exhaust air.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a coffee pod includes a filter sheet, a receptacle, and a plunger. A portion of the plunger conforms to a portion of a cavity of the receptacle so that when the filter sheet is placed over the receptacle cavity and the plunger is thrust against the filter sheet and into the cavity, the plunger forces a portion of the sheet to conform to the cavity. The plunger is removed, leaving the sheet in the cavity. Coffee grounds are placed in the portion of the sheet that conforms to the cavity, and the sheet is folded to envelop the ingredient.

Abstract: A combined beverage container and horn assembly is provided. The combined beverage container and horn assembly may be easily assembled and disassembled for configuration either as a horn assembly or a beverage container. The combined beverage container and horn assembly can include a first arrangement, a second arrangement, and a third arrangement. The first arrangement may have a sound generating assembly. The second arrangement can be adapted to provide sound therethrough and/or to be used as a beverage container. The third arrangement may provide a base for supporting the second arrangement. The first and third arrangements may be provided with a threaded coupling on an interior portion thereof while the second arrangement may be provided with a complementary threaded coupling on an exterior portion thereof. The second arrangement thus may be alternately coupled to the first arrangement for use as a horn or to the third arrangement for use as a beverage container.

Abstract: An effervescent beverage having an effervescent gas dissolved therein is described. The beverage remains pressurized until consumed and may have a smooth and silky texture when a sparingly soluble gas is used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pumping a liquid from a packaging, for the distribution thereof in a heated, foamed or emulsified form, comprising a sub-assembly for aspiration by venturi effect which can be connected to the tubing of a pressurized liquid flow generator. Said sub-assembly comprises a body with a liquid flow inlet duct, opening out in an aspiration chamber and at least one aspiration duct for the liquid contained in the packaging. The invention is characterized in that the aspiration sub-assembly comprises a nozzle and fixing and opening means, connecting the nozzle to the packaging and connecting the aspiration duct with the liquid inside the packaging. The invention is of application to the production of cappuccinos or other foamed drinks.

Abstract: A waffle maker has upper and lower baking plates each of which is powered with at lease one heating element for baking waffle. A power control unit responds to a temperature sensing unit to control power applied to the heaters and to maintain the heating plates both before and after each baking cycle at a manually pre-selected temperature. A manually adjustable timer controls the duration of the baking cycle.

Abstract: A toaster is disclosed with a warming function that operates after the toasting cycle is complete, thereby keeping the toast warm in the toasting chamber until the user is ready to remove it. The warming function is accomplished via a warming cycle timing circuit which is interposed between the conventional toast cycle timing circuit and the electromagnet that holds the toast down within the toaster. Instead of the toast being released at the end of the toasting cycle as in a conventional toaster, the invention releases the toast when the desired warming time has expired. During the warming cycle, the toasting element operates at reduced power and produces less heat.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the roaster for seasoning marine algae, comprising a main body comprised of an supplying unit formed to add raw material into an upper part thereof and an opening part capable to slidingly and horizontally insert a container into a lower part thereof; a roasting container formed onto an inner, an upper part of the main body and configured to discharge downward the raw material through a discharging gate after keeping the raw material sealed for a predetermined time; and a condiment collection unit to store a class of condiments including various kinds of seasoning, sesame oil, and flavor, and to detachably collect a plurality of condiment containers for selectively providing a certain amount of seasoning necessary into the collection cooking container.