Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for an aerosol delivery device. In various implementations, the cartridge may comprise a housing defining a liquid reservoir, an atomizer configured to produce an aerosol, the atomizer comprising a first liquid transport element, a second liquid transport element, and a microvalve located between the liquid reservoir and the second liquid transport element. The microvalve may comprise a base member including at least one channel, and an actuating member at least a portion of which comprises a shape-memory material, and which is configured to move between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the actuating member substantially blocks fluid flow from the liquid reservoir through the channel, and in the second position, the actuating member allows fluid flow from the liquid reservoir through the channel and to the second liquid transport element.

Abstract: Laser control systems and related methods for controlling arrays of lasers are disclosed. A laser control system may include a first controller configured to generate a trigger signal based on a position of a laser array, and a second controller configured to send a firing signal to one or more lasers of the laser array upon receiving the trigger signal. The one or more lasers may be selected based on a desired pattern of laser energy to be formed at a particular position of the laser array.

Abstract: A glass container including a body having a delamination factor less than or equal to 10 and at least one marking is described. The body has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a wall thickness extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The marking is located within the wall thickness. In particular, the marking is a portion of the body having a refractive index that differs from a refractive index of an unmarked portion of the body. Methods of forming the marking within the body are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a prediction device, to which one or more wire electrical discharge machines are connected, the one or more wire electrical discharge machines each performing machining on an object to be machined according to a predetermined machining condition while moving a wire electrode relatively with respect to the object to be machined along a machining path, the prediction device including a prediction unit that predicts, for a predetermined component constituting the wire electrical discharge machine, a predicted rate of consumption indicative of a rate of consumption based on the machining condition when the wire electrode is moved relatively by a unit distance, and a display unit that displays the predicted rate of consumption of the component.

Abstract: A wireless induction heating cooker includes a main body, a lid coupled to the main body, an internal pot stored in the main body, a first power receiving coil placed at a lower portion of an edge area of the internal pot, a lateral surface heating coil placed on an outer circumferential surface of the internal pot and connected with the first power receiving coil, a power transmitting coil provided on one lateral surface of an upper portion of the main body and supplied with electric currents induced to the first power receiving coil, and a second power receiving coil provided on one lateral surface of the lid and supplying electric currents induced by a magnetic field generated in the power transmitting coil to at least one of electronic devices.

Abstract: A system for producing beverages from single-serve capsules; the system includes a capsule including a cup-shaped container with a flange, and a brewing assembly including a pressurized water injection assembly and a beverage extraction assembly relatively movable from and towards a closed configuration, in which the injection and extraction assemblies define therebetween a brewing chamber for the capsule.

Abstract: An apparatus for the destruction of needles and other sharp objects using electrical current. In addition to an incineration ports where needles are inserted for destruction, the apparatus also includes certain improvements related to the shape and composition of the electrical contacts, certain safety circuits related to power source overheating, and digital monitoring and control of current throughput to minimize sparking.

Abstract: A nozzle structure having an intake end and an outtake end, wherein a lateral axis is associated with the center of the intake end. A plurality of nozzle bores are uniformly distributed over the outtake end, and each nozzle bore is orthogonal to the lateral axis. Each nozzle bore includes an outlet in communication with the intake end. A flow path between the inlet and outlet forms an acute angle with the intake end.

Abstract: A bowl assembly for a micro puree machine including an inner beaker and an outer bowl. The inner beaker is configured to receive ingredients and has an exterior bottom surface that includes a beaker alignment feature. The outer bowl is configured to receive the inner beaker therein. The outer bowl includes an interior bottom surface that includes a bowl alignment feature and an exterior bottom surface that includes a bowl securing element. The beaker alignment feature of the inner beaker exterior bottom surface is complementary to the bowl alignment feature of the outer bowl interior bottom surface such that, at times the inner beaker is positioned in the outer bowl, the complementary bowl alignment feature and inner beaker alignment feature prevent rotation of the inner beaker relative to the outer bowl. The bowl securing element is configured to receive and attach to a platform of a micro puree machine.

Abstract: A heater system for a pipe for controlling a temperature of a heater installed to surround a pipe and performing a heating or insulation function.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an assembly of at least two metallic substrates spot welded together through at least one spot welded joint, such method including two steps, the assembly obtainable according to this method and the use of this assembly for the manufacture of automotive vehicle.

Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an automated laser system to remove a portion of a coating for nutplate installation. An automated laser system comprises a laser scanner and a laser head, wherein the laser head is coupled to the laser scanner. The laser head comprises a containment unit and a vacuum connector wherein the vacuum connector is disposed on a first side of the containment unit. The laser head further comprises a camera system, a light source, a first actuator, and a second actuator all disposed on a top surface of the containment unit. The laser head further comprises an end piece, wherein the second actuator is configured to displace the end piece.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system for intelligently leveling with an automatic temperature control function and a method thereof. The system includes a handcart-type leveller, indoor GPS positioning devices, an AGV trolley temperature measuring device and a control system. The control system processes position parameters of the AGV trolley temperature measuring device and the handcart-type leveller; converts the position parameters for the handcart-type leveller into position parameters for a leveling region, controlling the AGV trolley temperature measuring device to arrive at a lower part of the leveling region by a control chip and measuring temperatures in the leveling region; controlling an operation status of the AGV trolley temperature measuring device and transmitting data with the AGV trolley temperature measuring device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an induction heating device comprising: a heating coil provided in a main body; a knob switch, detachable from and attachable to a knob area formed on one surface of the main body, for adjusting a heating power of the heating coil by rotation when attached to the knob area; a resonance detecting unit for outputting a frequency pulse corresponding to an impedance inflection point that varies according to a degree of rotation of the knob switch; and a controller for controlling the heating power of the heating coil according to the frequency pulse.

Abstract: A semi-automated vessel-in-vessel beer brewing and precision timed cooking system is disclosed. This system enables automated, hands-off brewing from strike to boil, more efficient sparging, and precision timed cooking, and can be built as an add-on to existing vessel-in-vessel systems.

Abstract: There is described a modular welding device having a welding torch assembly defining a welding axis and having a welding torch rotatable about the welding axis. The welding device further includes a drive assembly releasably attachable to the welding torch assembly and operable to linearly translate the welding torch assembly along an axis of translation. When the drive assembly is attached to the welding torch assembly in a first orientation relative to the welding torch assembly, the drive assembly is detachable from the welding torch assembly and re-attachable to the welding torch assembly so as to be disposed in a second orientation relative to the welding torch assembly.

Abstract: This application relates to a wireless power transmission system. In one aspect, the wireless power transmission system includes a power transmitting module that provides wireless power to a power receiving module. The power receiving module can include transparent heat generating elements that are heated by power wirelessly received from the power transmitting module. The power receiving module can include a first coil pattern. The power transmitting module can include a battery and a second coil pattern that can wirelessly transmit power supplied from the battery to the first coil pattern of the power receiving module. The wireless power transmission system can be included in a head mount device such as a fire mask, a gas mask, or a helmet.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a cooker, wherein a separate-type cooking module is arranged above a fixed-type cooking module to be charged with power or operated, and when used separately, the separate-type cooking module and the fixed-type cooking module are respectively operated.

Abstract: A device for cooking eggs includes a frame, a support unit, a first burner, a top unit, a second burner, a motor unit and a control unit. The support unit defines a recess into which the pan fits. The first burner is adjacent to the recess. The top unit is attached to the support unit and defies a second recess. The second burner is adjacent to the second recess. The motor unit rotates the pan in response to a command. The control unit receives a desired recipe input from a user interface and generates commands that cause the motor unit to operate according to the desired recipe indicated by the input.

Abstract: According to one implementation, a laser peening processing apparatus includes: a laser oscillator; and a nozzle. The laser oscillator oscillates a laser light. The nozzle focuses the laser light and irradiates a surface to be processed of a workpiece with the focused laser light while flowing a liquid toward the surface to be processed. A straightening part that straightens a flow of the liquid is disposed on the nozzle. Furthermore, according to one implementation, a laser peening processing method includes: oscillating a laser light; manufacturing a product or a semi-product by focusing the laser light and irradiating a surface to be processed of a workpiece with the focused laser light toward while flowing a liquid on the surface; and straightening the liquid using a straightening structure.