Abstract: A method of coding a high-speed object having a lateral travel path with a multi-digit production series number is disclosed. A first marking member and a second marking member are provided, with the second marking member positioned vertically adjacent the first marking member. A plurality of marking locations are defined and a group of marks are applied along each of the plurality of marking locations. The quantity of marks in each group represents a respective digit of the multi-digit series number.

Abstract: A safety tripping system is controlled to prevent electrical arcing during use of high voltage apparatus, in particular an electrostatic coating product applicator. The safety tripping system is activated if at least one current parameter reaches a threshold. The threshold is varied as a function of the value of the high voltage in accordance with a predetermined law.

Abstract: A dispenser 10 for use in dispensing liquid or solid material. The dispenser 10 includes wall portions forming a sealed first chamber 18 containing the material and wall portions forming a second chamber 20 and a molded, rupturable membrane 34 disposed between the first chamber 18 and the second chamber 20. The rupturable membrane 34 is preferably a circular disk with a series of molded radial depressions 40 or weld seams 40 extending from a center point of the disk. When pressure is applied directly to the membrane 34, the membrane 34 is fractured along the depressions 40 or weld seams 40. A method is provided for forming the dispenser 10 by injection molding.

Abstract: An industrial vacuum assembly suitable for use with waste material hoppers, particularly bin-type hoppers, is described. The assembly includes a vacuum powerhead and a hopper. Mounted between the powerhead and the hopper is a vented partition adapted to collect fiberous material in the hopper and serve as a barrier to restrict the fiberous material from entering into the powerhead. The partition is adapted to disrupt the airflow within the hopper such that fiberous material drawn into the hopper becomes entangled together in the hopper.

Abstract: A thread and a fabric are provided which are capable of being dyed to have a desired color and are formed of a metal-plated yarn excellent in antibacterial and electro-magnetic shielding properties. The thread for achieving this object is a composite thread (1) consisting of a chain stitch yarn (3) formed of a dyeable yarn and a metal-plated yarn (2) inserted as a core yarn into the chain stitch yarn (3). A fabric or a weft-knit product formed of the composite yarn (1) is excellent in antibacterial and electro-magnetic shielding properties and capable of having a favorable appearance of desired color. If the metal-plated yarn is directly arranged in the warp-knit fabric, the metal-plated yarn (51, 52, 53, 54) is preferably inserted to be invisible to a human eye from the surface of the warp-knit fabric.

Abstract: An interface device is provided for (1) automatically diagnosing the type and terminal connections of the earphone and microphone transducers used in any handset or headset and (2) automatically connecting any transducer set provided as a replacement handset or headset to emulate the original handset or headset. Subsequently, the user can connect, without further action, the replacement transducer set to the telephone base station.

Abstract: A method for producing an endoscopic drape includes positioning a portion of a sheath of flexible material (22) in abutment with a joining portion (23) of a first housing piece (14). A joining portion (24) of a second housing piece (16) is positioned close to joining portion (23) and the joining portions are then joined together, for example, by ultrasonic welding. This forms a housing (12) in which the portion of the sheath (22) is entrapped between the first housing piece (14) and the second housing piece (16). The portion of the sheath (22) may be joined to the first housing piece (14) by a thermoplastic gasket or o-ring (35) prior to joining the first and second housing pieces (14, 16) to improve the seal between the sheath (22) and the housing (12). The housing (12) includes a clear lens or window (27) that provides an optical pathway through the housing and also provides a sterility barrier.

Abstract: A window unit (14) has an extruded frame (12) and a moveable window panel (4). The frame (12) has a channel (24) for mounting the window panel therein and a cavity (36) disposed outwardly of the channel (24). The frame (12) further has first and second throughbores (60, 69) for facilitating communication between the channel and the cavity, wherein the first throughbore (60) is disposed at a level below the second throughbore (69). A third throughbore (64) is provided for facilitating communication between the cavity (36) and an external environment. A first weeper (8) is mounted in the first throughbore (60), including a flapper valve (62) characterized by open and closed positions, wherein the flapper valve (62) assumes the open position upon urging by fluid pressure in the channel (24). The frame (12) may also include a second weeper (10) mounted in the third throughbore (64) wherein the first and second weepers (8, 10) can be configured to be an internal weeper (8) or an external weeper (10).

Abstract: A window securing device (36) for use in a double-hung sash window assembly having upper and lower sash window frames (14,16) installed for relative overlapping vertical sliding movement, said upper sash frame (14) having a recess into the interior of a vertical facial member of the window. The device (36) includes a housing (38) having a front faceplate opening (51) into a cavity (50) therein and a means for retaining the housing (38) in the recess with the faceplate (42) covering the edges of the recess. A pawl (40) mounted in the cavity (50) of the housing (38) is spring biased into an extended position where the lowermost arresting edge protrudes through the opening (51). In effect, the extended pawl (40) blocks the pathway of a top portion of the lower sash (16) for preventing further upward movement thereof.

Abstract: A handle (28) for a grill (10) has a gripping portion (34). The gripping portion (34) defines an inner chamber (31) therein. The gripping portion (34) has a passageway (52) in fluid communication with the inner chamber (31) and the atmosphere. The handle (28) is adapted to be connected to a lid (18) of the grill (10). The lid (18) has a support member (20) having a sleeve (24). The sleeve (24) has an inner wall (64) having an inner surface (66). The gripping portion (34) has an end (38) and an expansion member (42) connected to the end (38). The expansion member (42) is adapted to be received by the sleeve (24). The expansion member (42) has an expansion wall (72) having an outer surface (80) wherein the expansion wall (72) is adapted to be expanded outwardly wherein the outer surface (80) of the expansion wall (72) engages the inner surface (66) of the sleeve (24).

Abstract: A fan body assembly having a housing assembly and an electric motor mounted to the housing is disclosed. The housing includes two grill members each having a vented wall and a peripheral side wall. The grill members are secured to one another by a fastener assembly which has a projection extending from the inner surface of one of the side walls which engages a mating receiver attached to the other sidewall. Spaced securing members are positioned from the inner surface of the first sidewall and include a sloped surface to guide the mating receiver into engagement with the projection. A lip extends from one of the sidewalls and mates with the inner surface of the other sidewall such that the sidewalls abut to form a substantially smooth transition. Unidirectional foot members are easily inserted into the base of the fan assembly to provide support.

Abstract: Electroluminescent devices and materials including an electroluminescent organo-siloxane polymer. The main chain of the organo-siloxane polymer comprises an organic component that can be alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl, heteroaralkyl, and heteroaryl which can be substituted optionally with hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroalkyl, heteroaralkyl, nitro, cyano, hydroxy, alkoxy, aryloxy, thio, alkylthio, arylthio, amino, halogen, dialkylamino, diarylamino, diaralkylamino, arylamino, alkylamino, arylalkylamino, carbonyloxy, carbonylalkoxy, carbonylalkyloxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, arylcarbonyloxy, alkoxylcarbonyloxy, sulfonyl, or sulfonyloxy. The organic component includes at least two covalent bonds coupling the organic component to the main chain of the organo-siloxane polymer. Such devices provide superior performance and mechanical stability compared with conventional organic electroluminescent materials and devices made from such materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shelf assembly for a cooking apparatus such as a barbeque grill, and method of using same. The shelf assembly has a shelf component which can rotate about a generally horizontal axis of rotation located generally at a first end of the shelf component, from a lowered position to a raised position. The cooking apparatus or an associated apparatus has a frame member which supports the first end of the shelf component about the axis of rotation. The shelf assembly also has a support extending downwardly in relation to the shelf component when the shelf component is in the raised position. The support is capable of rotating about the axis of rotation with the shelf component. The shelf assembly further has a stationary coupler located generally below the axis of rotation in the vicinity of where the support is capable of rotating about the axis of rotation with the shelf component.

Abstract: Organic electroluminescent materials having desirable efficiency, weight, and durability properties, as well as devices made from such materials. In one aspect, an organic electroluminescent material is electroluminescently conductively coupled directly with an anode and cathode such that the organic electroluminescent material emits light upon the application of a voltage across the anode and cathode. The organic electroluminescent material includes an organo-siloxane polymer having a main chain comprising anthracene and/or pentacene.

Abstract: A steam turbine includes a rotor which extends along a longitudinal axis and having at least two different pressure turbine portions disposed around and along the rotor. Each of the turbine portions has multiple stages. A casing encloses the rotor and has at least one steam inlet. A dummy ring is provided stationarily around the rotor to separate and seal between the two different pressure turbine portions. The dummy ring defines nozzle chamber for receiving the steam from the steam inlet port and a plurality of nozzles for directing the steam from the nozzle chamber toward the higher pressure turbine portion. The dummy ring and the casing define a space therebetween. The space is fluidly connected to the higher pressure turbine portion. A steam passage extends between the space and a steam passage downstream of the last stage of the higher pressure turbine portion.

Abstract: An end bar for a barbeque grill cart is disclosed. The end bar is attached to a barbeque grill cart having a frame formed of a plurality of frame members, each of the frame members having a frame member wall defining an interior space with an interior dimension and having an open end, one open end of one of the frame members being in spaced adjacent relation to the open end of at least another of the frame members. The end cap has a bridging member and at least two projecting members, each with an outer dimension adapted to be received within the interior space of at least two of the frame members. The end bar optionally includes a pivot port for a pivot pin such that a folding shelf may be mounted. Alternatively, the end bar may include utensil mounting projections for hanging cooking utensils.