Abstract: An adjustable reusable packaging crate includes four side panels wherein the side panels contain a floating handle mechanism and a floor panel wherein the floor panel contains pegs that lock into an associated center grid lock panel. The adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to allow adjustment between two size dimensions (e.g., 12 inches×8 inches×10.25 inches versus 17 inches×11 inches by 10.25 inches). In addition, the adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to break down into a flat generally planar state for easy storage when empty, with no detachable parts.

Abstract: An adjustable reusable packaging crate includes four side panels wherein the side panels contain a floating handle mechanism and a floor panel wherein the floor panel contains pegs that lock into an associated center grid lock panel. The adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to allow adjustment between two size dimensions (e.g., 12 inches×8 inches×10.25 inches versus 17 inches×11 inches by 10.25 inches). In addition, the adjustable reusable packaging crate is configured to break down into a flat generally planar state for easy storage when empty, with no detachable parts.

Abstract: Methods of securing a thermocouple to a ceramic substrate are provided. The thermocouple includes a pair of wires that define a junction, and the method comprises directly bonding the junction of the thermocouple to the ceramic substrate. In one form, the junction is directly bonded using an active brazing material.

Abstract: A ceramic heater is provided that includes a thermocouple having a hot or measuring junction in a form of a bead directly bonded to a ceramic substrate by an active brazing material. Alternatively, a metallized layer is provided on the ceramic substrate and the bead of the thermocouple is directly bonded to the metallized layer by an ordinary brazing material. Due to the direct bonding of the bead to a ceramic substrate, the temperature of the bead reflects the temperature of the ceramic heater almost instantaneously so that the thermocouple can more accurately measure the temperature of the ceramic heater.