Abstract: A transmission apparatus includes a drive member, a driven member, and an at least partially flexible transmission coupled to the drive member and the driven member. The flexible transmission is configured to cause movement of the driven member in response to movement of the drive member. The flexible transmission includes a first tension element having a first portion coupled to the drive member, a second portion coupled to the driven member, and an intermediate portion between the first portion and the second portion. The transmission apparatus also includes an adjustment member that engages the intermediate portion of the first tension element. The adjustment member is configured to be adjusted to vary a tension force applied to the first tension element.

Abstract: A transmission includes a drive member, a driven member having a connection mechanism, and an at least partially flexible transmission coupled to the drive member and the connection mechanism of the driven member and configured to cause movement of the driven member in response to movement of the drive member. The connection mechanism is configured to be adjusted to vary a tension force applied to the flexible transmission.

Abstract: A transmission includes a drive member, a driven member having a connection mechanism, and an at least partially flexible transmission coupled to the drive member and the connection mechanism of the driven member and configured to cause movement of the driven member in response to movement of the drive member. The connection mechanism is configured to be adjusted to vary a tension force applied to the flexible transmission.

Abstract: A transmission includes a first component, a second component, and first and second transmission elements. The first component has a drive member and a portion configured to be actuated to inhibit movement of the drive member. The first and second transmission elements are each coupled to the drive member and the second component and configured to cause movement of at least one of the first component and the second component in response to movement of the drive member. At least one of the first and second transmission elements includes a first plurality of transmission sub-elements.

Abstract: A transmission apparatus includes a drive member, a driven member, and an at least partially flexible transmission coupled to the drive member and the driven member. The flexible transmission is configured to cause movement of the driven member in response to movement of the drive member. The flexible transmission includes a first tension element having a first portion coupled to the drive member, a second portion coupled to the driven member, and an intermediate portion between the first portion and the second portion. The transmission apparatus also includes an adjustment member that engages the intermediate portion of the first tension element. The adjustment member is configured to be adjusted to vary a tension force applied to the first tension element.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an in-line mixer apparatus for creating output emulsions, homogeneous blends, suspensions and dispersions of pharmaceutical, biological, cosmetic, chemical and food compositions. The mixer includes a drive motor arranged around a support, the motor having an output shaft extending therefrom which is connectable to a drive head. A seal hub is arranged around the shaft, and a plurality of alternation foraminous stator plates and rotors are also arranged about the shaft. An inlet and an emulsion or dispersion discharge is arranged in the drive head. Each of the rotors comprises a plurality of projections for improved compound flow therepast, each projection having a leading cutting edge blade arranged at an acute angle with respect to a frame portion of said rotor member.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a food service facility for drive-up and walk-up patronage, to a method for food preparation, to a retractable menu, and to a drink dispenser and service module. The food service facility comprises base level and second level housings, readily set up and removed from a site. The food preparation method is primarily directed to pizza preparation, the pizza being incompletely cooked and stored, and then rapidly cooked to completion to provide fast food service time to patrons.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a food service facility for drive-up and walk-up patronage, to a method for food preparation, to a retractable menu, and to a drink dispenser and service module. The food service facility comprises base level and second level housings, readily set up and removed from a site. The food preparation method is primarily directed to pizza preparation, the pizza being incompletely cooked and stored, and then rapidly cooked to completion to provide fast food service time to patrons.