Abstract: An audio recording is processed and evaluated. A sequence of identified notes corresponding to the audio recording is determined by iteratively identifying potential notes within the audio recording. A rating for the audio recording is determined using a tuning rating and an expression rating. The audio recording includes a recording of at least a portion of a musical composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a complete orchestration system to generate melodic lines of any length in real time to provide a new musical accompaniment with no repeated phrases each time a particular style is played, and which can generate accompaniment styles played by groups of any size up to full symphony orchestras. It instructs a computer processing unit to compose and orchestrate a particular style of music by merely describing, to the orchestration system, the attributes of that style. An original musical score can be generated and performed that can be synchronized to the scenes in a video production to provide a complete orchestration video system.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for the manufacture of composite lattice structures comprising a weaving mechanism 104 configured to position fibers in a lattice structure, the weaving mechanism 104 comprising one or more bobbins 304, each one or more bobbin 304 configured to carry fiber and a plurality of horn gears 302 configured to move the one or more bobbins 304 across the face of the weaving mechanism 104 to control the position of the fiber carried by the one or more bobbins 304 in the lattice structure, and a shape retention structure 108 configured to hold the fibers in lattice structure. Beneficially, such an apparatus, system, and method would automate the process of manufacturing composite lattice structures and reduce the costs associated with the existing methods for manufacturing such structures.

Abstract: A dispenser for a platform, configured to be mounted to the platform and connected to power- and control-systems of the platform. The dispenser includes a magazine for a plurality of pyrotechnic countermeasure cartridges. The magazine is configured for removable fixation to the dispenser by one single fixing bolt in a central location thereof for securing the magazine to the dispenser in an operative mode. A first lock associated with the dispenser and a second lock associated with the magazine are configured to arrest the fixing bolt in interlocking engagement with the first lock and preventing the fixing bolt from coming loose due to environmental influence.

Abstract: A joint between a suppressor and a barrel of a firearm. The joint includes an adapter that is secured to the muzzle of the barrel and that receives the suppressor. A connection element is arranged at the rear end part of the suppressor and fits the forward end part of the adapter. The connection element has a disc-shaped forward end part and a tubular rear end part that serves for fitting the forward end part of the adapter. A tube section is coaxially attached to the connection element with a forward end part and in contact with the forward end part of the adapter with a rear end part in the mounted position of the suppressor. The joint provide for improved gas sealing and aligning of suppressor and barrel.

Abstract: In the negative pressure booster, when in operation, a reaction disc (35) deflects due to the reaction from an output shaft (34) and pushes a pin (28) backward, and the pin (28) pushes a vacuum valve seat member (21) backward via an arm (25). Thereafter, the vacuum valve seat member (21) pushes up a valve body (15) backward via a vacuum valve portion (17), and an atmosphere valve portion (16) moves backward relative to a valve body (4). The stroke of an input shaft (11) is shortened by an amount an atmosphere valve (20) and a vacuum valve (23) have moved backward. As the valve body (15) is pushed up backward, further, a balance position for the atmosphere valve (20) and the vacuum valve (23) shifts backward depending upon the output (input). Therefore, the stroke of the input member is shortened at the time of producing a large output.

Abstract: A piston arrangement is disclosed for metering valves, flow-rate sensors or hydraulic motors. The piston arrangement comprises a housing, at least one recess in the housing, and a first piston sealed and movable in the at least one recess of the housing. A recess is provided in the first piston, and a flow passage extends through the first piston. A second piston is movable in the recess of the first piston. A sealing surface is provided on the second piston, and a valve seat is provided on the first piston against which the sealing surface on the second piston can be pressed in such a way that the second piston can be moved in the first piston between a position which opens the flow passage through the first piston and a position which shuts off the flow passage through the first piston.

Abstract: An injection molded piston formed integrally of polymer material includes a body extending along an axis and providing a mounting surface, first and second partial cylindrical surfaces located above the mounting surface and formed with a concave recesses, a first shoe located above the mounting surface and radially outboard of the cylindrical surfaces, and a second shoe located above the mounting surface and radially outboard of the cylindrical surfaces.

Abstract: Method for argon recovery that comprises (a) providing a feed gas mixture comprising argon and nitrogen; (b) contacting at least a portion of the feed gas mixture with a nitrogen-selective adsorbent in a cyclic pressure swing adsorption process and adsorbing at least a portion of the nitrogen on the adsorbent in a first pressure range above 100 psia to provide a purified argon product and an adsorbent comprising adsorbed nitrogen; and (c) desorbing the adsorbed nitrogen in one or more regeneration steps effected in a second pressure range between atmospheric pressure and a super-atmospheric pressure below any pressure in the first pressure range, inclusive; wherein the cyclic pressure swing adsorption process is effected at an average operating temperature of at least about 0° C.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing purifying vaporizable contaminants such as mercury from a particulate material. Particulate material is first contacted with heated gases to vaporize the contaminants and entrain the material in the gases. The gases are directed to a first dust collector to remove the entrained particulates, after which a sorbent or chemical reagent is injected in the gases to interact with the contaminants and form a contaminant containing product that is entrained in the gases. The product is then separated from the gases in a second collector.

Abstract: A system employing a regenerable zinc-oxide based sorbent to remove one or more contaminants from an incoming gas stream. The contaminant-depleted gas stream can then be used for any subsequent application, while at least a portion of the contaminant-laden sorbent can be regenerated via a step-wise regeneration process. In one embodiment, sorbent regenerated via the step-wise regeneration process can comprise less sorbent-damaging compounds than traditional sorbents exposed to conventional regeneration processes.

Abstract: A CO2 recovery system includes an absorption tower that removes CO2 from exhaust gas, a regeneration tower that regenerates a rich solution, and a separation drum that condensates steam in CO2 gas released from the regeneration tower and separates water. The CO2 recovery system further includes a filtration membrane apparatus that filters solid content remaining in the lean solution using a filter, and cleans the filter using condensed water as cleaning water and again return the condensed water into the system. The CO2-absorbing solution attached to the filter is collected and the filter is cleaned without diluting the CO2-absorbing solution upon replacement of the filter.

Abstract: A wetted wall cyclone system for sampling an aerosol. In an embodiment, the system comprises a cyclone body including an inlet end, an outlet end, and an inner flow passage extending therebetween. In addition, the system comprises a cyclone inlet tangentially coupled to the cyclone body proximal the inlet end. The cyclone inlet includes an inlet flow channel in fluid communication with the inner flow passage of the cyclone body. Further, the system comprises a skimmer coaxially coupled to the outlet end of the cyclone body. The skimmer comprises a separation end extending into the outlet end of the cyclone body, a free end distal the outlet end of the cyclone body, and an inner exhaust channel in fluid communication with the inner flow passage of the cyclone body. Still further, the system comprises means for reducing the temperature of at least a portion of the cyclone body.

Abstract: A dual stage coalescer includes a separator in a separator chamber separating gas and liquid by inertial impaction, and a coalescer filter element in a coalescer chamber separating gas and liquid by coalescence. A transfer tube extends between the separator chamber and a downstream subchamber in the coalescer chamber at the downstream face of the coalescer filter element, and supplies pre-separated liquid from the separator chamber through the transfer tube to the noted downstream subchamber as driven by pressure differential between the separator chamber and the downstream subchamber, to eliminate a dedicated housing drain outlet from the separator chamber. The coalescer may provide a crankcase ventilation filter for an internal combustion engine having blowby gas containing an air-oil mixture.

Abstract: Combining a HEPA air filtration system and a central vacuum system obtains a synergistic effect of cleaning air particulates in a room. The particulate count of the current invention provides an unexpectedly low result that can at best be described as synergistic.

Abstract: A membrane cartridge is manufactured by repeatedly folding and joining two strips of membrane to form a cross-pleated cartridge with a stack of openings or fluid passageways configured in an alternating cross-flow arrangement. The cartridge can be modified for other flow configurations including co-flow and counter-flow arrangements. Methods for manufacturing such cross-pleated membrane cartridges, as well as apparatus used in the manufacturing process are described. Cross-pleated membrane cartridges comprising water-permeable membranes can be used in a variety of applications, including in heat and water vapor exchangers. In particular they can be incorporated into energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) for exchanging heat and water vapor between air streams being directed into and out of buildings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a device for gas separation, said device comprising a layer system wherein a functional layer consisting of TiO2 and/or ZrO2 having an average pore diameter of less than 1 nm is applied to at least one side of a carrier layer that is porous throughout. Said carrier layer is preferably between 100 ?m and 1 mm thick and comprises continuous pores with an average pore diameter in the ?m range. The functional layer which is applied directly or by means of at least one intermediate layer comprises continuous pores with an average pore diameter of less than 1 nm, especially less than 0.8 nm. The functional layer can advantageously be embodied as a graduated layer. The invention is especially characterised by the symmetrical structure of the device, in which functional layers are applied to both sides of the carrier layer, optionally by means of respectively at least one intermediate layer.

Abstract: In a discharge device for performing streamer discharge between a discharge electrode (41) including a plurality of discharge parts (61) and a counter electrode (42) including a plurality of counter parts (62) confronting the discharge parts (61), a resistor (60) is provided in a current carrying path between power source means (45) and the discharge parts (61).

Abstract: A compressed air supply device is provided for a utility or commercial vehicle. The device includes a valve housing and an air dryer cartridge which has a housing. A drying agent box, which is filled with drying agent, is arranged in the housing of the air dryer cartridge. The drying agent can be compressed by an elastic device.

Abstract: An improved homebrewing conical fermentor having pressure capability for CO2 pumping and carbonation, without welding onto the tank, which can lead to contamination of the fermenting product. In addition, the fermentor support legs remain permanently affixed to the tank without introducing any welding flaws on the inside of the tank. A removable access hatch is provided, again without any welding onto the tank lid. A lid seal is provided with a bead that improves sealing capability against the tank lip. Lastly, a removable lid design utilizing a band clam that eliminates the need to weld the lid to the tank and allows for easy access to the interior of the fermentor for cleaning and sanitation.

Abstract: A tea pot comprises a receptacle having a pouring device at a first side and a handle on a second side opposite to the first side with the pouring device. A water filling aperture is provided at the top of the receptacle, which aperture defines a recessed circumferential lip. a lid is provided for closing said water filling aperture. A tea filter for the tea pot comprises a perforated cylindrical container of a cross sectional shape substantially the same as that of the water filling aperture, the filter being insertable into the teapot through the water filling aperture thereof. A circumferential flange is located at the upper part of the tea filter which is adapted to sit on the circumferential lip when the tea filter is inserted into the receptacle of the tea pot.

Abstract: A popcorn cooking and dispensing appliance includes a housing, a cooking vessel located within the housing, a scoop located within the housing, an inclined surface adjacent to the cooking vessel and adapted to deliver popcorn ejected from the cooking vessel upon cooking/popping to the scoop when the scoop is at a first position, and a dispensing mechanism for moving the scoop from the first position to a second position whereat popcorn is dispensed from the scoop.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for pressing a food item into a plurality of sliced configurations. The apparatus may include a top handle device, a bottom handle device, a wheel or basket and a plunger. The top handle device may be connected to the wheel so that the top handle device rotates with respect to the wheel. The plunger may be fixed to the top handle device. The wheel may be fixed to the bottom handle device. The wheel may have a plurality of sections into which a portion of the plunger can be inserted in order to press a food item into a sliced configuration.

Abstract: A cutting tool for juicer comprises a seat of axis, on which mounted a main blade axis, a main tool and an assistant blade axis for driving an assistant tool. The main tool is disposed on a top of the main blade axis. The main blade axis drives the assistant blade axis to rotate via a gear A and a gear B of a gearing means. The assistant blade axis drives the assistant tool to rotate. The revolving direction of the assistant tool is vis-à-vis with respect to that of the main tool, and the speed of the assistant tool is different from that of the main tool. The gear A is provided at an underside of the main blade axis, and the gear B is provided at an underside of the assistant blade axis. The gear A and the gear B engage with each other. A gear C is provided at the top of the assistant blade axis. An assistant blade pan of having inner teeth that extend inward is sheathed on the top of the main blade axis. The assistant tool is mounted on an outboard surface of the assistant blade pan.

Abstract: A food cutting device has a frame defining an aperture within the frame and cutting blades located within the frame and extending across the aperture. The cutting blades are arranged in a lattice structure and have cutting edges facing in a common cutting direction. At least some of the cutting blades intersect with one another intersecting positions and include portions between at least some of the intersecting positions having reduced blade material, reducing contact area of the cutting blades with food when the food is being cut.

Abstract: A nutcracker utilizes a cone with a textured exterior surface rotatably mounted and centered inside a vertical cylinder with a textured interior surface. The textured exterior surface and the textured interior surface are non-parallel and form a cracking zone that becomes smaller in the downward direction. As the conical member rotates, gravity rolls nuts down in a spiraling path, between and along the preferred elongated and slanted protrusions forming the texture. This path takes the nuts into an increasingly smaller cracking zone until the pressure on the nuts from the conical and cylindrical members causes the nut-hells to crack and the nuts typically to break into halves and thirds. The nutcracker may have a multiple plate system below the cracking zone that manages the nuts and shells after cracking. The nutcracker may include an adjustable barrel that rolls up and down inside a housing, for changing the minimum width of the cracking zone.

Abstract: A control element for a press as well as a press with such a control element is described. The control element is used to position an upper tool of the press at, on or in a work piece to be processed, with the control element featuring at least one actuator by which an opposing moment or an opposing force is created on an operating hand of an operator, with the opposing moment or the opposing force being related to a current slide force by means of which the upper tool acts on the work piece. The press further includes a control unit for determining the current slide force, so that the control unit on the basis of the slide force determined outputs a control command to the control element by which the actuator of the control element is activated.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a printing device capable of improving the printing accuracy by preventing positional displacement of a stencil. [Means for Solving the Problems] A printing device of the invention applies paste on a stencil 51 onto a substrate by spreading the paste by sliding a squeegee 61 along a surface of the stencil 51 disposed on the substrate W. Outer attracting means for holding the stencil 51 by attracting an undersurface side thereof is provided on the outside of a squeegee sliding region in which the squeegee 61 slides over the stencil 51.

Abstract: A coloring method has acts of: (a) preparing a substrate having at least one display surfaces and each display surface printed with an ink layer to form a coloring area having multiple resin units mounted in the coloring area; (b) coloring the coloring area of the substrate with water-based colorants; and (c) rubbing the coloring area of the substrate. The coloring area is colored and rubbing alternately to display a special effect, like colored leather. Moreover, the coloring area can be colored by blending red, blue and yellow to obtain various colored results. The present invention is able to stimulate, inspire and develop color sensibility for children.

Abstract: A printing press includes an anilox inking unit having an engraved roller and a washing device with a feed device for introducing detergent and a removal device for removing the detergent and printing ink. Further rollers are disposed between the feed device and the engraved roller and between the engraved roller and the removal device, as viewed in a conveying direction of the detergent. An effective length of the further rollers increases from the feed device to the removal device.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a web offset press that is capable of reducing costs and reliably preventing wrinkles that occur in a web during low-speed operation. A web offset press includes a printing section that prints on a web that is transported; an in-feed drag that is provided upstream of the printing section and that adjusts a tension of the web and transports it downstream; a cooling drag that is provided downstream of the printing section and that transports the web at a transport speed higher than that of the in-feed drag; and a tension control unit that controls a tension of the web. The tension control unit has a tension-release operating mode (TM) where a transport-speed difference between the cooling drag and the in-feed drag is smaller than a transport-speed difference between the cooling drag and the in-feed drag during printing.

Abstract: A seal adapted to seal an end of a fluid chamber which supplies fluid to a roll, includes at least one supporting wall and an upper concave surface on the at least one supporting wall and adapted to engage an outer surface of the roll. First and second, sloping, upper supporting surfaces are formed at opposite ends of the upper concave surface for receiving an end of a doctor/sealing blade thereon. Four flexible, resilient upstanding wings are provided along side edges of the first and second upper supporting surfaces for providing a sealing engagement with the doctor/sealing blades, even when the doctor/sealing blades bow outwardly away from the first and second upper supporting surfaces.

Abstract: A sleeve is provided to be drawn over a rotary support in order to define a blanket cylinder of an indirect or offset printing machine in which the blanket cylinder cooperates with a lithographic plate cylinder from which the sleeve receives the data to be printed onto a substrate which moves between the blanket cylinder and a pressure cylinder. The sleeve comprises an inner cylindrical portion configured to be drawn over the aforesaid rotary support. The outer surface of the inner cylindrical portion is covered by a single layer structure that cooperates directly with the lithographic plate and with the substrate to be printed. The single layer structure is composed at least partly of polyurethane material and cells occupying no less than about 0.6 percent by weight and no more than about 4.4 percent by weight and uniformly dispersed throughout the single layer. The single layer is formed of a precursor that is deposited by ribbon technology onto the outer surface of the inner cylindrical portion.

Abstract: There is provided an explosives initiator with one or more identification means, and a system and method for tracking identifiable initiators. In the preferred embodiment the identification means is an RFID. A first identification means is disposed internally of the initiator and a second identification means disposed externally of the initiator. Advantageously, if the second identification means is removed from the initiator, the initiator may still be identified by the internally disposed first identification means.

Abstract: Wireless detonator assemblies (51-59) in use, form a cross-communicating network of wireless “detonator assemblies, such that communication of each wireless detonator assembly (57-59) with an associated blasting machine (50) can occur either directly, or via relay of signals (61-69) between other wireless detonator assemblies (51-56) in the network. Wireless detonator assemblies (51-59) can disseminate information (such as status information, identity information, firing codes, delay times and environmental conditions) among all of the wireless detonator assemblies in the network, while compensating for signal transmission relay delays at nodes in the network, thereby enabling the wireless detonator assemblies to detonate the explosive charges in accordance with the delay times. Various wireless detonator assemblies and corresponding blasting apparatus are disclosed and claimed. Methods of blasting using the wireless detonator assemblies and blasting apparatus are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A clean burning premeasured compressed charge for use in black powder firearms as well as cartridges. The premeasured compressed charge is manufactured to have a substantially desired shape which facilitates improved flame propagation by the leading end wall and along the exposed sidewall surfaces of the compressed charge to result in a more complete and rapid burning of the compressed charge both from the leading end wall toward the trailing end wall and also radially inwardly from each one of the four sidewalls toward a center of the premeasured compressed charge. The premeasured compressed charge has a leading end portion and a trailing end portion and the leading end portion is either the same size or a smaller dimension than the trailing end portion.

Abstract: An inertial delay mechanism for use in an explosive projectile is provided. The delay mechanism consists of an inertial delay fuse that is precise, doesn't require sensitive primary explosives and doesn't utilize electronic circuitry. The inertial delay fuse includes a free sliding charge element that strikes an anvil located opposite to the sliding charge element. A delay gap is provided between the sliding charge element and the anvil. Upon impact, the sliding charge element slides forward and impacts the anvil, thereby inducing a shock wave in an initiator charge that subsequently results in detonation of main charges. The design is mechanically simple and robust enough to withstand severe g-loading forces that occur during firing and penetration of a projectile.

Abstract: A projectile (2) includes a cylindrical casing with the one (nose) end has a relatively non-penetrating front face (3) with an opening therein defining a cavity (5) extending longitudinally into the casing from said opening, and the other (tail) end (10) of the cylindrical casing is adapted to receive a propelling force; said projectile further comprises an implant (14) for penetrating a target on impact; wherein said implant is located at least in part within the cavity during flight and has longitudinal freedom of movement within the cavity towards the nose of the casing; whereby on impact said implant tends to penetrate said target whilst said relatively non-penetrating front face abuts at least momentarily said target.

Abstract: A vehicle for use in an amusement park ride to provide a flying corners effect. The vehicle includes a body and a guide slot or groove on the body. The guide slot is shaped for receiving and at least partially capturing or enclosing the track. The guide slot is defined in part by opposing first and second sidewalls that extend along a portion of the body. The guide slot is larger in width than the track such that the vehicle is able to move transversely or side-to-side a predefined distance such as in banked curves. Guides are provided on the sidewalls of the slot. The guides may be spaced apart from the edges when the vehicle is centered on the track and provide guidance after an amount of unrestrained lateral or transverse travel. Arms extend outward from the body to capture the track and prevent the vehicle from tipping.

Abstract: A friction drive trolley conveyor has a conveying traveling body provided with a friction drive load bar having traction purpose engaging means at both ends thereof and allows traction drive to be easily conducted without fail even at the time of conveying a heavy object. The traction purpose engaging means is composed of an engaged shaft arranged in the horizontal direction within a vertical notched portion formed at one end of the load bar, a hook member vertically swingably pivotally supported at an intermediate position in vertical height of the load bar at the other end of the load bar and a holding means holding the hook member in an engaged posture or a disengaged posture, and on a traveling route side, a first switching means switching the hook member from the engaged posture to the disengaged posture and a second switching means switching the hook member from the disengaged posture to the engaged posture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication bellows, of the type comprising: at least one external skin (22) which has a succession of inwardly directed undulations (56); at least one internal skin (24) which has a succession of outwardly directed undulations (58) which are provided facing the inwardly directed undulations (56) of the external skin (22), the two skins (20, 22) together delimiting an acoustic insulation space (25), the internal skin (24) being connected to at least some of the inwardly directed undulations (56) of the external skin (22), wherein the external skin (22) and internal skin (24) are connected to each other only by some mutually facing undulations (56, 58), other undulations (56, 58) of the two skins (22, 24) remaining separate from each other.

Abstract: A road and rail vehicle includes a towing vehicle having a plurality of axles coupled to an elongate frame with road wheels disposed on the axles. The plurality of axles include at least one rear drive axle. Rail guide wheels are movably coupled to the frame. The rail guide wheels are movable between a lowered position engageable with a pair of fixed rails of a railroad track and a raised position away from the rails. A crane is coupled to the frame rearward of a rearmost road wheel. A tag axle is pivotally coupled to the frame rearward of the crane. The tag axle pivots between a lowered position that is engageable with a roadway and a raised position adjacent the crane.

Abstract: An aqueous solution containing an organic acid chromium (III) salt represented by general formula: Crm(Ax)n, wherein A represents a residue left after proton removal from an organic acid; x represents a charge of A; and m and n represent integers satisfying equation 3m+xn=0, is disclosed. The aqueous solution contains the organic acid chromium (III) salt in a concentration of 6% by weight or higher in terms of Crm(Ax)n, has impurity ion concentrations of Na?30 ppm, Fe?20 ppm, Cl?0.001%, SO4?0.03%, and NO3?20 ppm per 20 wt % concentration of Crm(Ax)n, and is substantially free from chromium (VI).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an “warm” asphalt paving composition that contains an modified asphalt binder and aggregate, wherein the asphalt binder is modified, at least in part, by the addition of a hydrated phosphate modifier to the asphalt.

Abstract: A coalescent composition for coating compositions such as paints, adhesives, and coatings comprising a blend of diesters, the blend comprising adducts of alcohol and diacids, the alcohol selected from the group consisting of ethyl, propyl, isopropyl alcohol and mixtures thereof, and the diacids selected from the group consisting of a blend of adipic, glutaric and succinic diacids (“AGS”) and a blend of adipic, methylglutaric, and ethylsuccinic diacids (“MGA”), and paint, adhesive, and coating compositions comprising such coalescent compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to O/W wax dispersions based on water, an emulsifier and a wax phase containing predominantly aliphatic hydrocarbons and polar compounds having chain lengths of at least 18 carbon atoms, and also plaster compositions comprising the O/W wax dispersion, and the use of the O/W wax dispersion.

Abstract: A cementitious composition capable of forming high early strength cement when admixed with water may comprise, for each 100% by weight, no more than about 60% by weight C3S, at least about 4% by weight C2S, and between about 7% and about 11% by weight SO3, wherein the cementitious composition has a particle size distribution such that substantially all of its particles are of a size of about 10 microns or smaller. A cementitious composition may have a ratio of weight % SO3 to weight % Al2O3 of at least about 1.5 and a particle size distribution such that substantially all of its particles are of a size of about 10 microns or smaller. An apparatus and method for making such a cementitious composition are also described.

Abstract: A plant pot tray for use with a plant pot having a support medium inside the plant pot to provide a generally horizontal table-like surface next to the plant pot that can be used to support one or more objects thereon. The plant pot tray comprises a support mechanism for supportably attaching a tray substantially adjacent the plant pot. Preferably, the support mechanism includes a pair of proximal support members which attach to the proximal side of the tray and a distal support member which attaches to or near the distal side of the tray. An anchor member of each proximal support member is received in and held in place by the support medium. One section of the distal support member engages the upper edge of the plant pot and another section engages the side wall of the plant pot to support the tray in a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: A portable video game table comprising: a table surface with an underside; at least one spring-loaded floor leg rotatably attached to the underside; at least one spring-loaded sofa leg rotatably attached to the underside; a floor leg locking mechanism located on the at least one spring-loaded floor leg; a sofa leg locking mechanism located on the at least one spring-loaded sofa leg; where the table is configured such that the portable video game table can change to and from a folded configuration and a ready-for-use extended configuration.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a bed portion, a pillar portion that is erected upward from the bed portion, an arm portion that extends horizontally from the pillar portion above the bed portion, a head that is provided at an end of the arm portion, a needle bar that is attached to the head and can reciprocate up and down, an image pickup device that can pick up an image of an upper surface of the bed portion, an image conversion device that generates a virtual image from a real image by viewpoint conversion, the virtual image being an image as viewed from an arbitrary viewpoint position, and the real image being an image picked up by the image pickup device, an image display device that displays an image, and an image display control device that displays the virtual image generated by the image conversion device on the image display device.