Abstract: A film forming method for forming a silicon film having a step coverage on a substrate having a recess in a surface of the substrate, the film forming method comprising: forming a silicon film such that a film thickness on an upper portion of a side wall of the recess is thicker than a film thickness on a lower portion of the side wall of the recess by supplying a silicon-containing gas to the substrate; and etching a portion of the silicon film conformally by supplying an etching gas to the substrate, wherein the act of forming the silicon film and the act of etching the portion of the silicon film are performed a number of times which is determined depending on the step coverage.

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for an aerosol-generating system including a housing having an air outlet and an air inlet upstream of the housing air outlet; and a cartridge disposed within the housing. The cartridge includes a fluid-permeable heating element within a cartridge body; a cartridge air inlet; a cartridge air outlet; and an airflow path extending from the cartridge air inlet to the cartridge air outlet, via the fluid-permeable heating element. At least a portion of the cartridge may move between a first position, in which air from the housing air inlet is blocked from flowing to the housing air outlet, via the cartridge air inlet, the fluid-permeable heating element, and the cartridge air outlet; and a second position, in which an unrestricted airflow path exists from the housing air inlet to the housing air outlet, via the cartridge air inlet, the fluid-permeable heating element, and the cartridge air outlet.

Abstract: The problem of wet-cast concrete products getting stuck or being uncontrollably ejected from a flexible mold during demolding is solved by moving the flexible mold through a passage, defined by both a mold-receiving surface and a rotatable mold-support distanced therefrom, while moving an edge of the flexible mold along an unsmooth path that includes at least one sharp point.

Abstract: A method for producing a foam-molded product by using a plasticizing cylinder, includes: plasticizing and melting the thermoplastic resin to provide the molten resin in a plasticization zone of the plasticizing cylinder; introducing a pressurized fluid containing the physical foaming agent at a fixed pressure into a starvation zone of the plasticizing cylinder to retain the starvation zone at the fixed pressure; allowing the molten resin to be in the starved state in the starvation zone; bringing the molten resin in contact with the pressurized fluid containing the physical foaming agent at the fixed pressure, in the starvation zone in a state in which the starvation zone is retained at the fixed pressure; and molding the molten resin having been brought in contact with the pressurized fluid containing the physical foaming agent into the foam-molded product.

Abstract: Provided is an additive manufacturing process that uses an upward-pointing illumination source, such as a laser, projected through a substrate so as to solidify particulate matter supported by the substrate. The process is then repeated to build a hanging part layer by layer, for example by replenishing particulate matter on the substrate, or by moving the part a second substrate that supports other particulate matter. The disclosed process eliminates the need for a large powder bed and also allows for sintering of different powders in a single layer so as to give rise to parts that include layers that are themselves made from multiple materials. Also provided are related methods, include methods of incorporated cured resins into parts made by fusing particulate matter.

Abstract: Flexible molds have an elastic membrane supported by modules, arranged next to one another along a horizontal longitudinal axis of the mold. Each module has traction units, each forming a respective group with a respective thrust unit, with the groups arranged opposite one another at a preset distance. Pairs of traction units are arranged opposite one another in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and the respective thrust units thereof are arranged therebetween. The modules hold the membrane with the mold via reinforced eyelets distributed on both edges parallel to the axis. Each traction unit has linear actuators arranged horizontally and another linear actuator arranged vertically, which together enable movement. The membrane is previously deformed according to an approximation of the prior design of a part to be molded, and prestressed according to a mathematical prediction of the deformation thereof after receiving a conglomerate in liquid or plastic state.

Abstract: A smoking apparatus for attachment to a bottle includes a main base, a downstem element, and a mouthpiece assembly. The main base includes an upper and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a bowl receiving port configured to be attached to a bowl for containing smokable material, a smoke inlet conduit for providing passage of smoke between the bowl receiving port and a downstem element insertion port formed within the main base, a mouthpiece receiving port configured to be attached to a mouthpiece assembly, and a smoke outlet conduit for providing passage of smoke from an upper section of the bottle to the mouthpiece receiving port. The lower portion includes a flexible material configured to provide a force fit relationship with a bottle. The downstem element is configured to be attached within the downstem element insertion port. The downstem element is configured to extend into the bottle during use.

Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus includes a housing, a movable base, a tab portion and a coupling mechanism. The housing is comprised of a microwave transparent material. The movable base is coupled to the housing to receive build material that is digitally printed. The tab portion is coupled to a bottom portion of at least one wall of the housing. The tab portion stops the movable base. The coupling mechanism is coupled to the housing to removably attach the apparatus to a three dimensional printer.

Abstract: A method for deposition of a thin film onto a substrate is provided. The method includes providing a source precursor containing on or more of elements constituting the thin film, generating a transient species from the source precursor, and depositing a thin film onto the substrate from the transient species. The transient species being a reactive intermediate that has a limited lifetime in a condensed phase at or above room temperature.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tableware article having a thermal-transfer printed pattern includes the following steps. Firstly, a PET resin composition including 3 to 15% by weight of an inorganic filler is provided. Next, the PET resin composition is granulated to obtain plastic granules. Then, the plastic granules are molded into the tableware article and the tableware article is post-crystallized. Finally, a thermal transfer printed pattern is printed on a surface of the post-crystallized tableware article.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including a combustible heat source; an aerosol-generating substrate adjacent the heat source; a freshener segment upstream of the heat source and at least partially covering an upstream end of the heat source, the freshener segment including a segment of support material having an annular shape defining a channel extending through at least a part of the segment between upstream and downstream ends thereof, and at least one freshener delivery element contained within the channel and being detachable from the heat source to expose the heat source prior to use of the article; and a wrapper circumscribing at least the freshener segment and the heat source, including a line of weakness extending around the wrapper and overlying an upstream edge of the heat source so that the freshener segment is detachable from the heat source by breaking the wrapper along the line of weakness.

Abstract: A curable glass coating composition including 5-70 wt % aliphatic polycarbonate diol, 5-60 wt % crosslinker, 1-20 wt % extender, 4-20 wt % fatty alcohol, and 2-30 wt % crystalline or amorphous powder filler material, and optionally 2-20 wt % aliphatic polyester polyol and 2-20 wt % cycloaliphatic epoxy. The coating composition can be applied to a glass substrate and cured to form a decorative cured polyurethane coating layer on the substrate that has improved caustic and UV resistance.

Abstract: A method of forming a tungsten film in a penetration portion provided in a film formed on a surface of a base so as to expose the surface of the base includes: forming a barrier metal film made of a nitride of a transition metal in the penetration portion such that the barrier metal film formed on the exposed surface of the base is thicker than the barrier metal film formed on a side wall of the penetration portion; and selectively forming the tungsten film on the exposed surface of the base by supplying a tungsten chloride gas and a reducing gas for reducing the tungsten chloride gas to the penetration portion.

Abstract: An injection-molding method includes providing an extruding system configured to produce a mixture, a first discharging channel including a first outlet, a second discharging channel including a second outlet, and a molding device including a space and first and second feeding ports communicable with the space and respectively engageable with the first and second outlets; engaging the first outlet with the first feeding port; engaging the second outlet with the second feeding port; injecting the mixture through the first outlet and the first feeding port; and injecting the mixture through the second outlet and the second feeding port.

Abstract: A vaping device includes: a main body with a heating chamber, an air entry aperture, a vapor exit aperture, a heating canal, a herb loading shovel with a sliding knob, a residue tray; a mouthpiece with a vapor exit aperture, a vapor canal, a vapor cooler; such that a herb material is insertable into an interior of the heating chamber, such that the herb material is heated by the heating element, such that a vapor is produced by the herb material, and such that an external surface of the heating chamber is heated; such that the air is heated from a convective heat emitted by the external surface of the heating chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a heat regulating device for a hookah, including a lid and a base. The lid and the base are movably connected to form a cavity for placing tobacco or other combustible substances. The upper part of the base has an annular groove; and the lid has a fastener which is hook-shaped; the fastener extends downward and inward and is embedded in the annular groove. The fastener and the annular groove are configured to improve the connection stability of the lid and the base. In the event of an accident, such as unexpected tipping over, the lid won't easily fall off from the base, so tobacco or other combustible substances can be contained in the device to reduce the possibility of scald, even fire and other accidents, thus improving the safety performance of the heat regulating device.

Abstract: A concrete form for holding a concrete product in place during a curing process with at least one side movable by a rotary driven power source and a actuator. A rotary power tool with a helical cutout combinable to a second adapter on the rotary driven power source to rotate the rotary driven power source to power the actuator and move the at least one side.

Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.

Abstract: A device for grinding, loading and forming smoking articles has a grinding unit. A holding chamber is removably coupled to the grinding unit. A cone holding section is positioned within the holding chamber. A rotational device is coupled to the grinding unit and the cone holding section, wherein the rotational device rotates the grinding device and moves the cone holding section in an up and down manner within the holding chamber.

Abstract: In an plant for producing foodstuff, in particular a chocolate article, in at least one mould (1) which can be tempered in at least one processing station (3, 8, 9) before and/or after the foodstuff is filled in, wherein the mould (1) being taken over in or at the processing station (3, 8, 9) by a robot (4) and being deposited for tempering, individual, separate trays (5) for the moulds (1) are provided in the processing station (3, 8, 9).