Abstract: Prior to cooling, an air knife is used to remove bubbles from confectionery-filled chocolates, preferably center-filled chocolates, deposited in a mold tray, preferably using a one-shot depositor. Using the method and apparatus, it is possible to manufacture novel confectionery products, including one-shot deposited caramel-filled dark chocolates.

Abstract: A portable outdoor steamer system comprising a hollow container with an open top and a closed generally inverted dome-shaped bottom with a cover in a dome-shaped configuration. The steamer also contains a hollow support with a circular upper end secured to the lower surface of the bottom of the container. Also provided are heating components including a burner secured in the upper extent of the support on a circular plate, a hook-up mounted externally on the base and operatively coupled to the burner and a heat control dial mounted externally of the housing on a control panel operatively coupled to the burner with air holes through the base above the plate and a door formed in the housing to provide access to the burner.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved bracket for use in fixed dental appliances for the orthodontic movement of teeth. An orthodontic bracket in accordance with the invention comprises a fixed member for attachment to the labial surface of the tooth and a member which is freely rotatable about a stub axle formed in the fixed member, the rotatable member being provided on its labial surface with a first channel in which archwire may be seated, means being provided to lock the rotatable and fixed members together at a predetermined angular position. Such a bracket allows free tipping of the teeth in the early stages of treatment and allows torque to be applie for fine control of the root apices in the latter stages of treatment.

Abstract: An adhesion pad assembly for tracked vehicles includes a resilient adhesion pad having a ground engageable face, the pad being laterally confined by an encasement having side walls of a material having greater tear strength and less abrasion resistance than the material of the pad. The encasement provides protection to the pad from tearing by stones as well as reducing deformation heating.

Abstract: A track link is provided with a slideway (13) in which a steel or nylon load bearing shell (18) bonded to a rubber road engagement pad (17) can be speedily engaged. The load bearing shell has a bowed cross-sectional configuration which extends laterally in the slideway to increase retention when subjected to centrifugal forces tending to tear the pad away from the link.

Abstract: This invention relates to a workpiece translation mechanism for moving successive workpieces through successive stations of a transfer stamping die. Workpiece engaging mechanisms are provided on a top subframe which is mounted on an intermediate subframe for horizontal motion parallel to the path of the workpieces through the transfer die. The intermediate subframe is mounted on a bottom subframe for horizontal reciprocating movement transverse to the path of the workpieces. The bottom subframe is mounted for relative vertical reciprocating motions with respect to the bed of the transfer press. Appropriate mechanical driving arrangements are provided for both the top and intermediate subframes so that both horizontal movements are respectively accomplished with an harmonic acceleration and deceleration of the respective subframes so that they are at essentially zero velocity when they reach each extreme of their reciprocatory positions.