Abstract: A cooking cartridge including a bottom and a sidewall forming a vessel having a cavity. Food matter is contained in the cavity and a lid closes the cavity such that the food matter is retained in the cavity when the lid is closed and such that the food matter is removable from the cavity when the lid is opened. The vessel containing a non-ferrous material which is a conductive or resistive material. In some embodiments, the non-ferrous material is aluminum.

Abstract: An induction heating device is provided with an induction coil and first capacitor, the first capacitor may be connected in parallel to the induction coil such that a voltage across the first capacitor and across the induction coil are substantially identical or may be connected in series and/or may be switchable between parallel and series, the induction coil and first capacitor define a first sub circuit. The induction coil may comprise two coils switchable between parallel and series configurations. An induction coil driver circuit is connected to the first sub circuit, the induction coil driver circuit generates an oscillating electrical current to generate heat in a cooking vessel which may be ferromagnetic or non-ferromagnetic (e.g. aluminum, copper, etc.).

Abstract: A cooking apparatus, namely an induction cooker is provided. Preferably the cooker is provided to cook in single use vessels which are relatively lightweight and inexpensive. The cooker includes a vibration mechanism to stir the food while cooking and an induction coil (which may itself cause the vibrations and thus be the vibration mechanism). In some aspects the vibration mechanism is provided above the induction coil and the size of the induction coil relative to the vessel is such that the vessel blocks the magnetic field generated by the induction coil from impacting the operation of the vibration mechanism.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an aluminum litz wire. More specifically, there is disclosed an aluminum litz wire wherein the individual aluminum strands therein have insulating layers applied via a corona discharge process.

Abstract: A rod positioning device for aligning a drilling rod with a rod string having complementary mating threads, comprising a base, an arm mounted to the base about a first rotation axis, and a rod-gripping device mounted on the arm. The arm is for displacement about the first rotation axis between a rod loading position and a rod alignment position. The rod-gripping device is for operating between a rod-gripping configuration and a rod-releasing configuration. The rod-gripping device comprises jaws for gripping the drilling rod while the rod-gripping device is in the rod-gripping configuration and the arm is in the rod loading position, and guiding elements mounted on the jaws, the guiding elements aligning the drilling rod with the rod string and enabling longitudinal displacement of the drilling rod to contact the rod string. A method of use is further provided.

Abstract: A rod positioning device for aligning a drilling rod with a rod string having complementary mating threads, comprising a base, an arm mounted to the base about a first rotation axis, and a rod-gripping device mounted on the arm. The arm is for displacement about the first rotation axis between a rod loading position and a rod alignment position. The rod-gripping device is for operating between a rod-gripping configuration and a rod-releasing configuration. The rod-gripping device comprises jaws for gripping the drilling rod while the rod-gripping device is in the rod-gripping configuration and the arm is in the rod loading position, and guiding elements mounted on the jaws, the guiding elements aligning the drilling rod with the rod string and enabling longitudinal displacement of the drilling rod to contact the rod string. A method of use is further provided.

Abstract: A rod positioning device for aligning a drilling rod with a rod string having complementary mating threads, comprising a base, an arm mounted to the base about a first rotation axis, and a rod-gripping device mounted on the arm. The arm is for displacement about the first rotation axis between a rod loading position and a rod alignment position. The rod-gripping device is for operating between a rod-gripping configuration and a rod-releasing configuration. The rod-gripping device comprises jaws for gripping the drilling rod while the rod-gripping device is in the rod-gripping configuration and the arm is in the rod loading position, and guiding elements mounted on the jaws, the guiding elements aligning the drilling rod with the rod string and enabling longitudinal displacement of the drilling rod to contact the rod string.

Abstract: A combination grill and fire pit heating device. The combination heating device having a grilling mode that is easily converted into a fire pit mode by adjustment of an orientation of the device.

Abstract: A rod positioning device for aligning a drilling rod with a rod string having complementary mating threads, comprising a base, an arm mounted to the base about a first rotation axis, and a rod-gripping device mounted on the arm. The arm is for displacement about the first rotation axis between a rod loading position and a rod alignment position. The rod-gripping device is for operating between a rod-gripping configuration and a rod-releasing configuration. The rod-gripping device comprises jaws for gripping the drilling rod while the rod-gripping device is in the rod-gripping configuration and the arm is in the rod loading position, and guiding elements mounted on the jaws, the guiding elements aligning the drilling rod with the rod string and enabling longitudinal displacement of the drilling rod to contact the rod string.

Abstract: A rod positioning device for aligning a drilling rod with a rod string having complementary mating threads, comprising a base, an arm mounted to the base about a first rotation axis, and a rod-gripping device mounted on the arm. The arm is for displacement about the first rotation axis between a rod loading position and a rod alignment position. The rod-gripping device is for operating between a rod-gripping configuration and a rod-releasing configuration. The rod-gripping device comprises jaws for gripping the drilling rod while the rod-gripping device is in the rod-gripping configuration and the arm is in the rod loading position, and guiding elements mounted on the jaws, the guiding elements aligning the drilling rod with the rod string and enabling longitudinal displacement of the drilling rod to contact the rod string.

Abstract: A combination grill and fire pit heating device. The combination heating device having a grilling mode that is easily converted into a fire pit mode by adjustment of an orientation of the device.

Abstract: A combination grill and fire pit heating device. The combination heating device having a grilling mode that is easily converted into a fire pit mode by adjustment of an orientation of the device.

Abstract: A rod positioning device for aligning a drilling rod with a rod string having complementary mating threads, comprising a base, an arm mounted to the base about a first rotation axis, and a rod-gripping device mounted on the arm. The arm is for displacement about the first rotation axis between a rod loading position and a rod alignment position. The rod-gripping device is for operating between a rod-gripping configuration and a rod-releasing configuration. The rod-gripping device comprises jaws for gripping the drilling rod while the rod-gripping device is in the rod-gripping configuration and the arm is in the rod loading position, and guiding elements mounted on the jaws, the guiding elements aligning the drilling rod with the rod string and enabling longitudinal displacement of the drilling rod to contact the rod string.

Abstract: A combination grill and fire pit heating device. The combination heating device having a grilling mode that is easily converted into a fire pit mode by adjustment of an orientation of the device.

Abstract: A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions.

Abstract: A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to recombinant fibronectin peptide mimetics and wound healing compositions containing the same. Other aspects of the present invention include wound healing dressings that comprise the wound healing composition of the present invention and a wound dressing material and methods of treating wounds using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to recombinant fibronectin peptide mimetics and wound healing compositions containing the same. Other aspects of the present invention include wound healing dressings that comprise the wound healing composition of the present invention and a wound dressing material and methods of treating wounds using these compositions.

Abstract: A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions.

Abstract: A chipper striker assembly allowing for the adjustment of the striker blade. The chipper striker assembly having a base capable of attachment to a rotor, an adjustment portion connected to the base, and a striker blade, wherein the adjustment portion is capable of connection to the base in a plurality of adjustment positions.