Abstract: In some implementations, an apparatus includes a body, a receiver in contact with the body, two tensioners operable coupled to the receiver and a strap that includes strong and flexible material in which each end of the strap is attached to one of the two tensioners and the strap is in contact with the body.

Abstract: A solar boiler includes a plurality of solar boiler panels forming a perimeter surrounding a boiler interior space. A support structure within the boiler interior space supports the solar boiler panels. A steam/water vessel, such as a steam drum, is mounted to the support structure within the boiler interior space. A method of constructing a solar boiler includes raising a steam/water vessel, such as a steam drum, through a leave-out area in a boiler support structure. The method also includes mounting the steam/water vessel within the boiler support structure below an upper extent of the boiler support structure.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing a fin-integrated tube for a heat exchanger includes step of disposing a rolling roller group including rolling rollers so as to surround the periphery of a tube, each of the roller crests of the rolling rollers being rounded at an end thereof into an R-shape, widths of the R-shaped ends being gradually increased from one axial end to the other axial end for each of the rolling rollers, and step of causing the roller crests to press the periphery of the tube from the one axial end to the other axial end by axially moving and rotating the rolling roller group relative to the tube so as to deform a part of the periphery of the tube into a spirally projecting portion while shaping it into a spiral fin by gradually squeezing the part of the periphery of the tube using the R-shaped end portions.

Abstract: In some implementations, an injection system that injects sealant into a pipe, pressure component or valve while containing the pipe, pressure component or valve repair that significantly reduces or eliminates release of hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component valve or injection system and thus significantly reduces emission of the hazardous material from inside the pipe, pressure component or valve into the environment and protecting the repair technicians.

Abstract: A method of repairing an existing conduit assembly embedded in ground material. The conduit assembly has an axial length and defines an access passage through which above ground access can be obtained to an underground valve actuator. The method includes the steps of: removing a portion of the length of the conduit assembly to expose an upper edge defined by a remaining portion of the conduit assembly; providing a repair assembly with a conduit piece having an entry opening; engaging the conduit piece and the remaining portion of the conduit assembly; moving the conduit piece guidingly in an axial direction against the remaining portion of the conduit assembly to thereby situate the entry opening at a desired axial location; and placing a cap on the conduit piece to thereby block the entry opening.

Abstract: A valve mounting fixture is provided for an internal combustion engine. The fixture includes a first plate, a support member, a second support member and a second plate. The first plate has a plurality of through holes to detachably connect to an outside surface of an engine cylinder. The first support member is connected to the first plate and extends outwardly from the outside surface of the engine cylinder. The second support member has a first end connected to the first support member; the second support member has at least one adjustable connector. Further, a second plate is connected to a second end of the second support member, and the second plate has a plurality of mounting holes.

Abstract: A safety nail clipper for safe and fast cutting of the nails of a pet or wild animal can include a nail clipper body, a cutting implement, and a funnel, such that the funnel can guide a pet nail to a cutting location. Alternatively, a safety nail clipper can include a top piece, a top blade, a bottom piece, a bottom blade, and a funnel, such that the funnel guides a pet nail to a cutting location, where the top and the bottom blades meet when the top and bottom pieces are pressed together. Additionally, a safety nail clipper with a funnel can further include a safety stop, which serves to stop the nail from entering too far past the cutting location, to avoid cutting into the quick of the nail.

Abstract: A cable cutting tool for producing slits in medium and large-diameter cable in a safe and efficient manner includes a cable supporting component and a blade supporting component. The supporting components are displaceable relative to one another to provide an opening corresponding to the cable of the desired diameter. The blade supporting component includes a cartridge and two blades mounted to the cartridge. The blades are uniformly configured to provide a two slit cut defining a rectangular strip along the jacket of the cable which can be easily removed from the cable.

Abstract: A culinary nut opening device can include a mount and a tool. The mount can be sized and shaped to securely and removably receive a finger or a thumb of a human user. The tool can extend from and be coupled to a portion of the mount. In varying examples, the tool can include a pick portion that is sized and shaped to fit at least partially within an opening of a culinary nut and have sufficient stiffness to allow the culinary nut to be pried open. A pick portion can extend ventrally, laterally, or dorsally from a side of the mount, or from a distal end of the mount. A culinary nut opening device can be provided with or packaged in a container of culinary nuts, or with other culinary nut opening devices (e.g., of different sizes), or with instructions for use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a removable comb (1) comprising a latch (5) enabling said comb (1) to be attached to clippers (6) during use, said latch (5) being positioned on an arch (3), the curvature of which increases when pressure is applied to the sides of the arch, the increase in curvature of the arch (3) leading to the unlatching of the comb (1).

Abstract: A hedge trimmer having a drive motor, a gear mechanism, and a blade arrangement with at least one cutter bar, which is driven in a reciprocating manner by the drive motor via the gear mechanism in a longitudinal direction. The blade arrangement includes a guide mechanism that extends over at least a part of the length of the blade arrangement. The guide mechanism is embodied as a molded part that includes a generally flat fastening portion and a profiled guide portion. The cutter bar is longitudinally movably held on the guide portion.

Abstract: A multifunctional pruning shears for one step cutting and step by step cutting wherein a first cutting section, a first connection section and a first pivot section are disposed to a front section of a first scissor body of a first driving member; a second driving member has a second connection section; a front section of a second scissor body has a second cutting section, a driven section and a second pivot section; and the driven section is driven by a first linkage and a second linkage to prevent the pruning shears from being damaged due to excessive force imposing.

Abstract: A hand held battery powered cutting tool is provided. The tool the (1) comprises a handle portion (30), a cutting assembly (10) which cutting assembly comprises a cutting means carrier (12) arranged to rotate therewith a cutting means (13) about a first axis (A1) of rotation, and an electric motor (11) arranged to rotate an output shaft about a second axis (A2) of rotation. The tool furthermore comprises an elongate rod (20) interconnecting the handle portion (30) and the cutting assembly (10). The elongate rod (20) has a lower end portion (21) arranged proximal to the cutting assembly (10). The lower end portion has an extension direction essentially coinciding with the first axis (A1) of rotation. The second axis (A2) of rotation is located behind the first axis (A1) of rotation when the tool (1) is in a working position.

Abstract: The title of the invention is “SG MAITREFORK”; the initials as defined by the inventor, while the word “MAITREFORK” contains in itself the purpose of this invention, which consists of a double serrated fork which is used in the gastronomic field and specifically in modern restaurants (kitchens) in which Maitre (Chief Hall) performs completion of cooking and preparation in the presence or in front of the client in the restaurant. Also, this invention finds its use in different gastronomic tables related to fast food (fast food, take way etc.

Abstract: Severing tools for adhesive and other tapes that are thin or are made from thin material and have one tip to allow their attachment to rolls of tape without substantially changing the outlook of the tape rolls and their production cost.

Abstract: A battery-powered chain saw is provided which chain saw comprises a housing (10) extending in a longitudinal direction (X) between a front end (12) and a rear end (11), a rear handle (20) fixedly connected to or integral with the housing (10) and extending in the longitudinal direction (X), a front handle (30) fixedly connected to the housing (10) and an electric motor (40) arranged to drive a cutting element of the chain saw, the electric motor having a motor rotation axis (A1). The chain saw has a longitudinal rotation axis (X1). It is characterized in that a point (60) in which a center axis (A) of an upper portion (31) of the front handle (30) intersects a vertical plane (P) comprising the longitudinal rotation axis (X1) of the chain saw, is positioned rearwardly of a point (70) in which the motor rotation axis (A1) intersects said vertical plane (P).

Abstract: A power tool, for example, a portable circular saw, includes a fan, a motor configured to rotate the fan, an output part or shaft driven by the motor, a motor housing that houses the motor, a grip housing connected to the motor housing, a trigger associated with the grip housing, and a brake member configured to brake a rotation of the motor, the brake member being mounted inside the grip housing. The brake member may be a resistive element of a rheostatic braking system. The housing and fan are configured such that cooling air is directed to cool the brake member.

Abstract: The New Trigonometer is a genuine device used to compute the sine, cosine, and tangent of angles. Consequently, the device could also be used to calculate the reciprocal sine, cosine, and tangent functions. Modern calculators can easily compute the above mathematical functions, thus the importance of this device is not in its ability to do such calculation. On contrast, the New Trigonometer has many aspects of novelty, which need to be protected. Indeed, it adds to the conventional protractor three new components: the Tangent Calculator, the Sin/Cos Calculator and the Angle Tracking Device. Moreover, these components are assembled in a genuine way, which makes the new trigonometer a tangible reflection of the trigonometric circle. Thus, the New Trigonometer becomes a significant educative tool for the students due to its illustrative characteristics, and a useful measurement tool in carpentry due to its holistic features and ease of use.

Abstract: A method of locating a feature of an object in which the method includes bringing a stylus of a contact probe mounted on a positioning apparatus into contact with the object to obtain at least first and second measurements of the object. Each which the measurements gives rise to a range of possible points of contact between the object and a part of the stylus along its length and therefore inherently containing uncertainty in the location of the object along said length. The at least first and second measurements are used to reduce the extent of said uncertainty which includes using stylus orientation related information associated with the at least first and second measurements.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for drying a material to liberate a substance such as a liquid having a vapor pressure from solids and/or dissolved substances in the material. The system includes a plenum chamber and a blower providing a stream of air to the plenum chamber. An outlet communicates with the plenum chamber and a velocity accelerator is disposed downstream of the outlet. The velocity accelerator is arranged to receive air from the outlet of the plenum chamber into a progressively narrowing interior passageway terminating at a downstream choke point orifice. The choke point orifice discharges into a larger diameter discharge region. A throttle body is disposed in the discharge region and is selectively movable toward and away from the choke point orifice to decrease or increase the volume of the discharge region. A passageway is formed through the throttle body for receiving flashed material from the discharge region and conveying the material in a downstream direction.

Abstract: A method and system for drying a honeycomb structure having an original liquid vehicle content includes exposing the honeycomb structure to a first electromagnetic radiation source until the liquid vehicle content is between about 20% and about 60% of the original liquid vehicle content, exposing the honeycomb structure to a second electromagnetic radiation source different from the first electromagnetic radiation source until the liquid vehicle content is between about 0% and about 30% of the original liquid vehicle content, and exposing the honeycomb structure to convection heating until the liquid vehicle content is between about 0% and about 30% of the original liquid vehicle content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for drying a fluid film (F), which is applied to a surface of a substrate (3) and includes a vaporizable liquid, comprising the following steps: transporting the substrate (3) on a transport surface (6) of a transport device (5) along a transport direction (T) through a drying device (7); vaporizing the liquid by way of a heat source (13) having a heating surface (G), wherein the heating surface (G) is disposed at a distance (?G) of 0.1 mm to 5.0 mm opposite the substrate surface; and removing the vaporized liquid in the direction of the heat source (13).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for freeze-drying injectable compositions, in particular pharmaceutical compositions, comprising: A) storing a quantity of a dispersion of an injectable composition in an aqueous dispersion medium in at least one ready-to-use vial, B) rotating the vial at least for a period of time to form a dispersion layer at an inner surface of a circumferential wall of the vial, C) during rotating of the vial according to step B) cooling the vial to form ice crystals at the inner surface of the circumferential wall of the vial, and D) drying the cooled composition to sublime at least a portion of the ice crystals formed in the dispersion by substantially homogeneously heating the circumferential wall of the vial. The invention also relates to a freeze-dried composition obtained by the method according to the invention and a system for freeze-drying injectable compositions, in particular pharmaceutical compositions, in particular by making use of the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A skate dryer assembly. The assembly has a skate, a dryer module, and a device for blowing or sucking air through or from the module. The skate includes a boot and a blade. The dryer module defines a slot therein adapted to receiving and retaining the blade therein.

Abstract: Clothes dryers that distribute air through one or more lifters are disclosed. An example domestic clothes dryer includes a rotating drum defining a drying chamber, an air inlet upstream the drum, and lifter mounted in the drum, wherein said lifter is in communication with the air inlet for distributing air inside the drum through a plurality of openings. An example air inlet includes a shaped air plenum chamber facing a lower portion of a rear perforated wall of the drum and capable of delivering air to said lifter and/or directly to the drum through said rear perforated wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for treating a material (20), in particular for drying a preferably strip-shaped material (20), comprising a gaseous treatment medium which flows through the material (20), at least one drum (2) which comprises a gas-permeable drum cover (21) which is at least partially covered with the material (20) which can be transported in the peripheral direction of the drum (2) inside (18) where a negative pressure can be set, a treatment chamber (14, 76, 78) surrounding the drum (2). When setting the negative pressure in the inside (18) of the drum (2), at least part of the gaseous treatment medium flows out from the treatment chamber (14, 76, 78) through the material (20) arranged on the drum cover (21) and through the gas-permeable drum cover (21) into the inside of the drum (2).

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole having a forefoot portion, a heel portion and an outsole having a bottom surface including a primary ground contacting surface. The bottom surface of the outsole includes a forefoot bulge and a heel bulge which provide the footwear with controlled instability for providing dynamic conditioning of the wearer's muscles during the gait cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for production of artificial leather comprising top coat, polyurethane layer and optional substrate layer, said process comprising i) providing a release layer, ii) applying one or more than one layer of a top coat to the release layer to an overall top coat layer thickness in the range from 1 to 500 ?m, iii) applying first polyurethane system components comprising an isocyanate component (A) and a polyol component (B) to the top coat to form a first polyurethane layer, wherein the isocyanate index of the first polyurethane system components is in the range from 101 to 140, iv) optionally applying further polyurethane system components to the first polyurethane layer to form further polyurethane layers, v) optionally applying a substrate layer to the polyurethane system components, vi) curing the polyurethane system components to form a polyurethane layer, and vii) separating the release layer from the top coat, wherein the overall thickness of the first and optional

Abstract: A waterproof shoe comprises a collapsible waterproof textile upper portion, bounded by an upper rim and a lower rim. The shoe further comprises a single piece outer sole made of a water resistant material, where the single piece outer sole is configured to extend over a wearer's heel and toes. The single piece outer sole further comprises a lip about an entirety of the opening, wherein the lower rim of the upper portion is attached to the lip in a waterproof manner. The shoe comprises a first sealing mechanism encompassing a cross-sectional portion of the upper portion, and encased in the upper portion. A tightness of the first sealing mechanism is adjustable by a first adjustment mechanism. The shoe comprises a second sealing mechanism encompassing the upper rim, and encased in the upper rim. A tightness of the second sealing mechanism is adjustable by a second adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: The Quantina Monique is a healthy foot beneficial shoe with a removable heel for women's footwear. The Quantina is the base shoe that will be comfortable and beneficial to the health of the user's feet by using a split sole shoe design with leather under the arch of the foot for support. This will allow the wearer optimal range when walking while also supporting the arch of the foot simultaneously. The Monique is a removable heel assembly that can accommodate various comfortable styles to one base shoe the Quantina. The top of the heel will house the male attachment to insert into the female attachment on the Quantina. The shoe allows the wearer to slide the shoe into place to ensure security, in addition to the locking agent described later. The purpose of the Quantina Monique is to provide a convenient and health beneficial shoe for users.

Abstract: A sole structure can include an outsole with flexure zones that allow relative movement between regions of the outsole bottom surface that are separated or defined by the flexure zones. Such relative movement, together with selected traction elements or combinations of traction elements within the regions, act to provide the needed traction and stability for a number of motions that normally accompany a given activity such as golf.

Abstract: A boot having a first footwear element and a second footwear element, the second footwear element being configured to be removably inserted into the first footwear element, the first element footwear extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and height-wise from a base to an upper end, the second footwear element extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and height-wise from a base to an upper end. The boot includes a retaining device to retain the rear end of the second footwear element at the rear end of the first footwear element.

Abstract: Sports boot comprising: an inner boot (3); an exogenous shell (1), the dimensions of which allow said inner boot (3) to be inserted into or extracted from it, said exogenous shell strengthening said inner boot and allowing it to be attached to a piece of sports equipment; wherein said exogenous shell comprises a sole (10), a forward part of an upper (11) able to pivot with respect to said sole (10) about a first articulation (110), and a rear part of an upper (12) which is able to pivot with respect to said sole (10) about a second articulation (120).

Abstract: Protective footwear, such as a motorcycle or motocross boot, can have a supple, leather boot feel. Disclosed footwear can have a hinged coupling between a foot-engagement structure and a lower-leg engagement structure to promote anatomically correct flexion in a wearer's ankle. The lower-leg engagement portion can define a ledge having a lowermost face configured to abut and matingly urge against an uppermost face of a ledge of the foot-engagement portion to limit an extent of pivoting of the hinged coupling. The hinged coupling, in some instances, can include a pair of opposed bushings, each defining an internal thread configured to matingly engage a corresponding outer thread on a stud. The stud can retain the lower-leg engagement portion and the foot-engagement portion in a pivotable relationship to each other. The opposed bushings can be keyed to matingly engage either a lateral portion of the foot-engagement portion or a medial portion of the foot-engagement portion.

Abstract: Cleat structures, e.g., for golf shoes, may include a flat and flexible interior surface and/or a generally disk-shaped perimeter area that includes features to promote in-molding of the cleat to a footwear sole component (e.g., to permanently engage the cleat with an outsole member). Such cleats may provide a flexible and comfortable base, including a low profile, e.g., to enable formation relatively thin and/or flexible footwear sole components. Footwear sole components and articles of footwear that include one or more in-molded cleat structures of this type also are described. Molds used for in-molding procedures and methods of using the molds to make articles with in-molded components (e.g., for making footwear sole structures including one or more in-molded cleats) also are described.

Abstract: A temperature adjustable shoe for use in changing a temperature of a user's foot includes a shoe body member having a bottom portion, a front portion extending upwardly from the bottom portion, and a rear portion extending upwardly from the bottom portion, the bottom front, and rear portions having a unitary construction that defines an interior area. The front and the rear portions of the shoe body define an opening through which a user's foot is selectively inserted or removed from the interior area. A lower temperature sensitive member is positioned in the interior area and fixedly attached to an upper surface of the body portion. An upper temperature sensitive member is positioned in the interior area and fixedly attached to a lower surface of the front portion.

Abstract: A charm holder device for attaching charms to a shoe is shown and described. The charm holder device allows a charm to be selectively attached to and detached from the shoe. A charm keeper is attached to the decorative body for attaching charms. In some of the described examples, the charm holder device is placed between the heel of the shoe and a ground-contacting portion of the shoe's sole such that the charm holder and the charm are spaced apart from the ground-contacting portion of the sole in a direction perpendicular to the ground-contacting portion of the sole.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed towards magnetically coupleable footwear. The footwear can include a first footwear piece having a first sole, the first sole having a bottom surface and at least one magnet disposed in the first sole, and a second footwear piece having a second sole, the second sole having a bottom surface and at least one complementary magnet disposed in the second sole, wherein the at least one magnet and the at least one complementary magnet are oriented so as to attract each other when the bottom surface of the first sole is facing the bottom surface of the second sole.

Abstract: A system used with casual footwear wherein the system includes applying one or more height raising layers to the underside of at least one footwear article in order to compensate for a person having Leg Lengthening Disorder.

Abstract: Cleat structures, e.g., for golf shoes, may include a flat and flexible interior surface and/or a generally disk-shaped perimeter area that includes features to promote in-molding of the cleat to a footwear sole component (e.g., to permanently engage the cleat with an outsole member). Such cleats may provide a flexible and comfortable base, including a low profile, e.g., to enable formation relatively thin and/or flexible footwear sole components. Footwear sole components and articles of footwear that include one or more in-molded cleat structures of this type also are described. Molds used for in-molding procedures and methods of using the molds to make articles with in-molded components (e.g., for making footwear sole structures including one or more in-molded cleats) also are described.

Abstract: Snowblower adjustable deflector control devices, systems, and methods can include a control cable connected at one end to a movable deflector of a discharge chute of a snowblower, a control lever pivotably connected to a machine handle of the snowblower, and a lever guide connected to the machine handle. The control lever can have a first end comprising a grip portion, a second end connected to the control cable, and at least one protrusion extending from the control lever, and the lever guide can be configured to selectively retain the at least one protrusion in any of one or more angular positions corresponding to one or more deflector positions.

Abstract: A telescoping pole and blade to form a snow rake. The pole has a plurality of segments selectively axially movable relative to one another. The pole segments are keyed to one another to prevent relative rotation between adjacent pole segments. A lock device is associated with adjacent pairs of pole segments to selectively fix the relative axial positions of the pairs of pole segments.

Abstract: This invention is titled “Vibrating Agitator Attachment for Toyo Dredge Pumps” and is for use with Toyo submersible dredge pumps. The invention is for use in subsea dredging operations. The invention is easily attachable when needed and detachable when not needed. It uses vibrating technology to move an agitator unit, which touches the seafloor, in the X, Y and Z planes in a rapid and powerful motion. The agitator unit has “blades” with vertical surfaces and pointed at the bottom for easy penetration in hard clay. These “blades” are attached to the bottom of a jet ring that uses pressurized water spraying through jet nozzles aimed at the pointed edge of the vertical surface blades. The vibrating motion moves the horizontal column of water between the vertical blade surfaces agitating the seafloor material, and breaking it loose for removal by the Toyo dredge pump. The idea of using vibrating technology with a Toyo dredge pump is new.

Abstract: A thumb for an excavator includes a base with an inner end adapted to be connected to an excavator arm and an outer end, wherein the outer end of the base includes a body mount structure. A thumb body is releasably connected to the base. The body includes an outer working portion, an inner tail portion, and a coupling or pivot portion located between the working portion and the tail portion. The coupling portion of the body is engaged with the body mount structure of the base, and the tail portion of the body is releasably secured or captured to the base so that the body is located in an operative position for use of its working portion. The tail portion of the body includes first and second spaced-apart tail members.

Abstract: An excavating tooth includes a body and an abrasion-resistant layer. The abrasion-resistant layer has hardness higher than the body. The body includes a tip end face, a first face, a second face, a pair of first slope faces, and a pair of second slope faces. The abrasion-resistant layer includes a first abrasion-resistant layer section and a second abrasion-resistant layer section. The first abrasion-resistant layer section is formed on the tip end face. The second abrasion-resistant layer section is formed respectively on the pair of first slope faces and the pair of second slope faces. Thereby, it is possible to obtain an excavating tooth and a body for the excavating tooth capable of keeping a penetration force of a blade edge high in penetrating into an excavation subject.

Abstract: Wear members for wear assemblies include a lock configured to secure the wear member to a base, where the lock has two engagement positions, namely: (a) a first position that secures the lock to the wear member, and (b) a second position that secures the wear member to the base. The locks are further configured to be unlatched and removed from the wear member in two phases, a first retraction of the latching mechanism, followed by a rotation of the lock itself with removal from the wear member.

Abstract: A display may include a body having a first peripheral edge, a second peripheral edge, a third peripheral edge, and a fourth peripheral edge, the body may further include a first fold line defining a first panel and a second panel, a second fold line defining a first flap, a third fold line defining a second flap, a first notch disposed along the first or the second peripheral edge between the first fold line and the second fold line, and a second notch disposed along the first or the second peripheral edge between the first fold line and the third fold line, wherein, when folded, the third peripheral edge is aligned within the first notch and the fourth peripheral edge is aligned within the second notch to define an angle between the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: A mattress, mattress topper, mattress protector, bedspread, or pillow covering material, in particular for covering mattresses, mattress protectors, mattress cases, mattress toppers, pillow cases, shirt cases, or underbedding, has at least one material layer made of a knitted, warp-knitted, or woven material having an outer side, which faces away from the mattress, mattress topper, mattress protector, bedspread, or pillow core in the covered state, and an inner side, which faces toward the mattress, mattress topper, mattress protector, bedspread, or pillow core in the covered state, wherein least a partial region of the outer side or the inner side has color-changeable indicator particles to indicate a contamination by mite excrement, bodily fluids, or bacteria. Furthermore, a mattress, mattress topper, mattress protector, pillow, or bedspread core and a mattress, mattress topper, mattress protector, bedspread, or pillow covering are described.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: A decorative laminate includes a core layer, a decorative layer and an optional overlay layer. The core layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer includes a dry paper sheet (i.e., one without any resin impregnation). A plurality of geometric patterns is printed on the decorative paper sheet with photoluminescent material of different colors, where the resulting patterns of different colors are simultaneously visible when exposed to ultraviolet light. The optional overlay layer includes one or more resin impregnated paper sheets. The decorative layer paper sheet is stacked with the layer and the optional overlay layer, when utilized, and laminated under heat and pressure to form the decorative laminate.