Abstract: A faucet structure includes a faucet spout, at least one valve body, at least one water inlet connecting pipe, and at least one first connecting member. A water outlet end of the valve body is in communication with the faucet spout. One end of the water inlet connecting pipe is hermetically connected to a water inlet end of the valve body. Another end of the water inlet connecting pipe is connected to a water supply angle valve through the first connecting member. Through the water inlet connecting pipe and the first connecting member, the faucet can be installed easily.

Abstract: A brush comprising; a shaft having a first end forming a handle portion and a second end including a first part of a swivel mechanism; a brush holding part comprising a central body portion and at least one leg extending therefrom, the leg capable of holding or forming a brush; the central body portion further having a second part of a swivel mechanism and engageable with the first part of the swivel mechanism to form a swivel joint which is rotatable about a common axis in order that the leg may be positioned to extend beyond the second end of the shaft in order that the brush may be used by a user.

Abstract: Introduced here is a plasma polymerization apparatus and process. Example embodiments include a vacuum chamber in a substantially symmetrical shape relative to a central axis. A primary rotation shaft may be operable to rotate about the central axis of the vacuum chamber and a secondary rotation shaft may be operable to rotate about a secondary axis distal to the central axis. The primary and secondary rotation shafts may be mechanically connected, and one or more devices may be secured on a platform that rotates along both shafts. Additionally, reactive species discharge mechanisms positioned around a perimeter of the vacuum chamber may be configured to disperse reactive species into the vacuum chamber. The reactive species may form a uniform polymeric multi-layer coating on the surface of the one or more devices.

Abstract: A liquid quality management device capable of being added to a liquid supply system which can supply a liquid within a storage container to a dispensing device in order to cool the liquid, and can dispense the liquid to a drinking container. The liquid quality management device includes an actual flow rate preparation unit including a flow rate sensor for determining an actual measured flow rate of the liquid; a dispensing liquid temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the liquid dispensed into the drinking container; and a determination unit electrically connected to the actual flow rate preparation unit and the dispensing liquid temperature sensor, for determining an integrated flow rate of the liquid when the liquid temperature is equal to or higher than a set temperature, and for determining whether or not coolability of the dispensing device is suitable by comparing the integrated flow rate with a determination value.

Abstract: In a plasma processing apparatus, a mounting table have a first mounting surface on which a target object or a jig is mounted and a second mounting surface on which a ring member is mounted. The jig is used for measuring a thickness of the ring member disposed around the target object and having a facing portion facing an upper surface of the ring member. Elevating mechanisms lift or lower the ring member with respect to the second mounting surface. An acquisition unit acquires gap information indicating a gap dimension between the second mounting surface and the facing portion of the jig. A measurement unit measures a lifted distance of the ring member from the second mounting surface. A thickness calculation unit calculates the thickness of the ring member based on the gap dimension and the measured lifted distance of the ring member.

Abstract: A roller spreading device for spreading a butter substance over a food product is provided. The device includes a basin structure and a roller member. The basin structure is sized to hold the butter substance for melting therein, the basin structure including a lower floor surface extending with an arcuate structure. The roller member includes a cylindrical outer surface with multiple recesses therein sized to capture the butter substance along the multiple recesses. The roller member, suspended within the basin structure, rotates about an axis such that the roller member rotates through the butter substance pooled along the arcuate structure.

Abstract: A cartridge adaptor system may include a puncturing device; a nozzle adaptor including: a puncture port configured to receive the puncturing device; a nozzle coupling portion configured to releasably couple to a beverage dispenser nozzle; and a cartridge coupling portion configured to releasably couple to a cartridge containing a beverage ingredient; and a cartridge holster having a receiving portion for receiving a portion of the cartridge. The puncturing device may be configured to puncture the cartridge thereby releasing the beverage ingredient.

Abstract: A method of anchoring multiple tie-downs of a pool cover of an in-ground swimming pool, which is surrounded by stone or concrete pavers, uses a tubular footing member with multiple flange plates laterally extending along its length. The flange plates include a base flange plate which enclosed the distal end of the footing member and one or more medial flange plates surrounding the tubular circumference of the footing member between its proximal and distal ends. The proximal end of the footing member is open and this proximal opening has interior threading which conjugately mates with the threaded shank of a coupling screw to which a tie-down is anchored.

Abstract: A device for handling a semiconductor wafer in an epitaxy reactor has a susceptor; longitudinal holes extending through the susceptor; a wafer lifting shaft; wafer lifting pins guided through the longitudinal holes; a susceptor carrying shaft; susceptor carrying arms; susceptor support pins; guide sleeves anchored in the susceptor carrying arms; and guide elements protruding from the guide sleeves which, at upper ends, have bores into which wafer lifting pins are inserted, and which can be raised and lowered together with the wafer lifting pins by the wafer lifting shaft.

Abstract: Electrical power supply cord retention systems are described. Also described are drain cleaning machines using such cord retention systems. In addition, methods of selectively retaining power cords in association with drain cleaning machines are described.

Abstract: A refillable lipstick case comprising a refill, an outer shell and a cover. The refill is configured to be detachably received at least partially within a hollow cylindrical body of the outer shell such that the refill can be replaced when a cosmetic stick held within the refill is used up by a consumer. The outer shell and the cover are retained for re-use, and the refill can be replaced with a new refill.

Abstract: Implementations of the disclosure generally provide an improved pedestal heater for a processing chamber. The pedestal heater includes a temperature-controlled plate having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. The temperature-controlled plate includes an inner zone comprising a first set of heating elements, an outer zone comprising a second set of heating elements, the outer zone surrounding the inner zone, and a continuous thermal choke disposed between the inner zone and the outer zone, and a substrate receiving plate having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface, the second surface of the substrate receiving plate is coupled to the first surface of the temperature-controlled plate. The continuous thermal choke enables a very small temperature gradient to be created and manipulated between the inner zone and the outer zone, allowing center-fast or edge-fast etching profile to achieve on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: An article, a container, and a method for disposing of fat, oil, and/or grease (FOG). The article may include a top portion including a top opening and a perimeter rim, and a body portion connected to and below the top portion having; a continuous FOG-impermeable membrane and upper and lower body portions. The body portion may include a body middle surface dividing upper and lower body portions and may be placed on at least a portion of a surface. The lower body portion may be sized to fit within a drain. The container may include an integrally formed continuous outer shell including a partially hollow interior, a top part having a top opening, and liquid impermeable bottom and upper parts, and a middle part dividing the top and bottom parts and including at least one middle edge for placement on a first surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate processing apparatus includes a vacuum chamber having a processing zone in which a semiconductor substrate may be processed, a process gas source in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber for supplying a process gas into the vacuum chamber, a showerhead module through which process gas from the process gas source is supplied to the processing zone of the vacuum chamber, and a substrate pedestal module.

Abstract: A placement apparatus is provided in the present disclosure. The apparatus includes a stage on which a substrate is placed; a support configured to support the stage from a side of a rear surface of the stage that is opposite to a placement surface on which the substrate is placed; a temperature adjustment member including a plate securing the stage from a lower surface of the stage, a shaft extending downwards from the plate, and a hole accommodating the support through the shaft from the plate, and being capable of a temperature adjustment; a heat-insulating member disposed between the stage and the temperature adjustment member; and an abutment member configured to abut the substrate placed on the stage.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser and applicator assembly comprising: a hollow reception body (1?) including a housing (22?); and a fluid dispenser (D?) including angular orientation means (16, 64) for bringing the fluid dispenser (D?) into a determined angular position relative to the reception body (1?); the assembly being characterized in that the angular orientation means (16, 64) cause the dispenser (D?) to turn as it is pushed into the reception body (1?), until it reaches its determined angular position.

Abstract: A hand sanitizer dispensing device and method of dispensing sanitizing fluid are disclosed. The device may be mounted to the stem of a scooter or to the tubes of a bicycle frame. The device has an outer shell, an inner pod that holds a bag of sanitizing fluid, and a top cover that secures the inner pod to the outer shell. A pump/nozzle assembly communicates with an actuator to selectively dispense the fluid. Manual activation is achieved by pulling on a lever of the actuator. Automatic activation is achieved by placing the hand(s) under the dispenser whereby a sensor senses the presence of a hand(s) to dispense the fluid. The device communicates wirelessly with a mobile communication device application allowing the user to purchase use of the dispensing device. User interfaces on the mobile communication device guide the user to execute the purchase and to unlock the device for use.

Abstract: A liquid soap dispenser (10) includes a container (18) having a flexible outer wall (22) and including a quantity of liquid soap (36) therein. The upper surface (16) of the container (18) can be moved between an upper position and a lower position but is spring (30) biased into the upper position. A pump (32) within said container (18) pumps a portion of the liquid soap (36) onto the upper surface (16) when it is moved downwardly into its lower position. A normally closed valve (26) at the bottom (28) of the container (18) opens to dispense liquid soap (36) from the bottom (28) of the container when the container is squeezed.

Abstract: To provide a reversibly thermochromic aqueous ink composition excellent in dispersion stability of a reversibly thermochromic microcapsule pigment and a writing instrument using the same. Disclosed is a reversibly thermochromic aqueous ink composition comprising a reversibly thermochromic microcapsule pigment encapsulating a reversibly thermochromic composition comprising (a) an electron-donating color-developing organic compound, (b) an electron-accepting compound, and (c) a reaction medium to determine an occurrence temperature of a coloring reaction of the component (a) and the component (b), and a vehicle comprising water and a specific gravity adjuster selected from the group consisting of an oxyacid belonging to Group 6 having an atomic weight of 90 to 185 or salt thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and sanitizing toilet seats, bowls, rims and related appurtenances. It comprises a solution reservoir, an articulable dispensing nozzle, and a push-button or activation mechanism which, when pressed or activated, sprays a desired surface with cleaning solution. The apparatus is operable to permit quick consistent cleaning of toilet seats and other surfaces and is easily attached to a wide variety of existing toilets.