Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a transparent panel and a display system for displaying information through a light emitting array that is enclosed within the transparent panel.

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a transparent panel and a display system for displaying information through a light emitting array that is enclosed within the transparent panel.

Abstract: A magnetically operated display element having contrasting opposite sides, is symmetrically mounted in a surrounding frame for pivoting about an axis. A permanent magnet within the display element has poles on opposite sides of the pivoting axis. A U-shaped electromagnet has its pole pieces positioned on opposite sides of the pivoting axis where they may interact with the poles of the permanent magnet. The permanent magnet has a asymmetrical magnetic construction relative to the pivoting axis. When the electromagnet is energized, the repulsion at one pole of the permanent magnet is always greater than at the other pole of the permanent magnet, causing rotation of the display element. The display element is statically and dynamically balanced.

Abstract: Semiautomatic food frying apparatus is disclosed which provides apparatus which may be easily and safely operated to prepare small portions of various food products. In one embodiment, the food frying apparatus includes an upright cabinet with a fan assembly mounted to exhaust air through the top of the cabinet while drawing air in, through and from the lower portion of the cabinet. A removable one-piece filter unit is positioned in the path of air flow to remove odors, gases, smoke, etc. . . . from the air before the air is exhausted back into the room. The removable filter includes a paper filter together with activated charcoal particles configured as an integral unit. In another embodiment, the fan assembly and filter unit are replaced by a closed-loop air cleaning system which does not discharge the internal air of the apparatus into the room. A container for holding a supply of cooking oil is located in the lower portion of the cabinet.