Abstract: Brief Summary: The claim in simple terms is the simple ultraviolet illuminating device and its location underneath the specialized liquid in the bottle making the complete invention, however not obvious because it has not here before been an item of commerce. Again, not limited to the example described but for illustrative purposes the invention in its principle shall be described. Since the device will work with the intrinsic property of the chemical in the specialized liquid, those skilled in the art will appreciate the chemical quinine dissolved in water as an example, will fluoresce with UV light. The claim is not for the specialized liquid, but for the device, which is held under the vessel, which requires the aforementioned specialized liquid to be held in the vessel. Clearly the device itself will illuminate what shines in its path, but the device's purpose is to illuminate the matter as described. This invention is intended to illuminate the vessel from below for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: Brief Summary: The claim in simple terms is the simple ultraviolet illuminating device and its location underneath the specialized liquid in the bottle making the complete invention, however not obvious because it has not here before been an item of commerce. Again, not limited to the example described but for illustrative purposes the invention in its principle shall be described. Since the device will work with the intrinsic property of the chemical in the specialized liquid, those skilled in the art will appreciate the chemical quinine dissolved in water as an example, will fluoresce with UV light. The claim is not for the specialized liquid, but for the device, which is held under the vessel, which requires the aforementioned specialized liquid to be held in the vessel. Clearly the device itself will illuminate what shines in its path, but the device's purpose is to illuminate the matter as described. This invention is intended to illuminate the vessel from below for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: Brief Summary: This invention is intended to illuminate the vessel from below for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes. Ideally the machine is built to fit self contained within the void in the bottom of the vessel for practical purposes but can be adapted with a base collar to contain the apparatus and attach to the vessel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic recording medium includes co-depositing a magnetic material and non-magnetic material over a substrate using a thin-film deposition technique to define a recording layer and removing at least a portion of the non-magnetic material from the recording layer to form reservoirs within the recording layer.

Abstract: A transportation-robust bi-stable latch mechanism preserves low actuation forces by means of an auxiliary mechanism blocking the effects of shock forces during transportation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic field sensing device (FSD) capable of visually indicating exposure to a magnetic field with a strength that exceeds a threshold value. The magnetic FSD comprises a magnetic layer magnetized in a pattern and a material positioned adjacent the magnetic layer to render the pattern visible. When the FSD is exposed to a magnetic field with a strength that exceeds the threshold, the pattern visibly alters. The threshold value is approximately equal to a coercivity of the magnetic layer of the FSD, which is at least approximately 3000 Oersteds.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a magnetic field sensing device (FSD) capable of visually indicating exposure to a magnetic field with a strength that exceeds a threshold value. The magnetic FSD comprises a magnetic layer magnetized to define a pattern. The threshold value is approximately equal to a coercivity of the magnetic layer of the FSD, which is at least approximately 3000 Oersteds. The pattern becomes visible when a finely divided magnetic material is applied over the magnetic layer. Then, when the FSD is exposed to a magnetic field with a strength that exceeds the threshold, the pattern visibly alters (e.g., typically disappears altogether). Accordingly, upon re-application of the finely divided magnetic material, the alteration of the pattern is evidence of successful degaussing.

Abstract: A multi-layered sputtered thin metal film recording medium comprising a flexible substrate, a tungsten seed layer having a thickness of less than about 10 nm, an intermediate layer formed from a chromium-titanium-tungsten alloy, and a recording layer formed from a cobalt alloy. In one embodiment, the recording layer exhibits an in-plane coercivity of at least about 2800 Oe and all layers are deposited at ambient temperature.

Abstract: A mechanized vent for a dishwasher employs a vent plate moving about a hinge axis as driven by a cam mechanism at a surface of the vent plate removed from the hinge axis.

Abstract: A magnetic field strength detector includes a magnetic field sensing element that outputs voltage as a function of magnetic field strength. In some embodiments, the magnetic field sensing element comprises a coil, and voltage is induced across the coil as a function of the magnetic field strength. A magnetic field strength detector also includes an indicator that alters as a function of the voltage output by the magnetic field sensing element when the magnetic field strength exceeds a threshold. The alteration is substantially irreversible and, in some embodiments, visible. The detector may be used to, for example, measure the strength of a magnetic field generated by a degaussing device, or to confirm that a particular medium was exposed to a magnetic field with a strength adequate to degauss the medium.

Abstract: A fast engage, slow release electrical actuator combines an electromagnetic actuator with a thermal actuator, the latter which retains the electromagnetic actuator after the former has been actuated to delay the release thereof.

Abstract: A self-adjusting lid switch for a laundry apparatus provides a switch assembly attached to the housing of the machine and an actuator arm attached to the lid. The actuator arm includes an actuating surface pressing an operator of the switch assembly when the lid is sufficiently closed to allow operation of the machine. Problems of manufacturing tolerance and wear that might displace the actuator arm and switch assembly are accommodated by providing each of the actuator arm and switch assembly with alignment surfaces that upon closing of the lid, align the respective components prior to actuation of the switch. The alignment surfaces may be pins extending from the actuator arm received by a corresponding funnel-shaped channel between fingers flanking the operator of the switch that receive the pins.