Abstract: A gasket and sealing system are described herein. One aspect of the invention is a gasket for providing a seal between a first object and a second object. The gasket comprises a base portion for sealing engagement with the first object at a first location and a deflectable portion extending from the base portion. The deflectable portion has an end portion initially spaced from the first object. The deflectable portion is engageable with the second object for sealing therebetween upon engagement with and movement of the second object towards the first object. The end portion is engageable with the first object at a second location upon the second object being further moved towards the first object.

Abstract: An interlock system for actuating a switch to interrupt a flow of electrical current to a component of a domestic electrical appliance is described. The current is interrupted unless a sensor indicates that the appliance is in a safe condition, and the system includes a rod-like member which is turned about its own axis through at least a predetermined angle, when the appliance is safe, to actuate the switch to permit current to flow. The safe condition is typified by the secure placement of a lid or cover on a receptacle in a manner intended for operation of the appliance. Moreover, the lid or cover for the receptacle may be formed with an upstanding, chimney-like feed-tube through which food items can be added for processing in the receptacle, and a “pusher” device, sized to fit closely within the feed tube, is further provided, by means of which a user can urge foodstuffs into the receptacle for processing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a filter latching device for use in a filtering system that provides filtered intake air for a power generation facility. In some embodiments, a filter latch is provided that includes a hinge coupled to the filter frame and an S-shaped retaining plate rotatably coupled to the hinge. In some embodiments, the S-shaped retaining plate provides an over-center action mechanism that locks the retaining plate in place against a sealing flange and a camming surface that provides gradually increasing pressure on the sealing flange as the latch is engaged.

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a filter holding frame configured to support a plurality of filters for a turbine engine. The filter holding frame has a first filter cell and a first retainer. The first retainer has a first retaining pad coupled to a first shaft, wherein the first retaining pad and the first shaft are movable to secure and release a first filter in the first filter cell.

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a filter holding frame configured to support a plurality of filters for a turbine engine. The filter holding frame has a first filter cell and a first retainer. The first retainer has a first retaining pad coupled to a first shaft, wherein the first retaining pad and the first shaft are movable to secure and release a first filter in the first filter cell.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a filter latching device for use in a filtering system that provides filtered intake air for a power generation facility. In some embodiments, a filter latch is provided that includes a hinge coupled to the filter frame and an S-shaped retaining plate rotatably coupled to the hinge. In some embodiments, the S-shaped retaining plate provides an over-center action mechanism that locks the retaining plate in place against a sealing flange and a camming surface that provides gradually increasing pressure on the sealing flange as the latch is engaged.

Abstract: A food processor arrangement comprises an electrically powered blender (10, 50) having a working receptacle (70) within which ingredients can be processed, by means of a macerating tool (71), and heated. The receptacle (70) is provided with a lid (72) formed with an aperture (73) through which additional ingredients can be introduced into the receptacle (70), and the arrangement further comprises a ladle (74) mounted to a shank (75) dimensioned to pass through the aperture (73) so that the ladle (74) can be manipulated to sample the content of the receptacle (70). The ladle (74) can be used without fouling the tool (71), and the ladle (74) comprises a spoon-like portion (79) for sampling the stock; the aperture (73) in the lid (72) of the receptacle (70) being elongated in one dimension to accommodate withdrawal of the spoon-like portion (79).

Abstract: A gasket and sealing system are described herein. One aspect of the invention is a gasket for providing a seal between a first object and a second object. The gasket comprises a base portion for sealing engagement with the first object at a first location and a deflectable portion extending from the base portion. The deflectable portion has an end portion initially spaced from the first object. The deflectable portion is engageable with the second object for sealing therebetween upon engagement with and movement of the second object towards the first object. The end portion is engageable with the first object at a second location upon the second object being further moved towards the first object.