Abstract: An undergarment for use in medical treatment environments as well as in the home by surgical patients and the elderly, consisting of a T-shirt that is cut down the middle of the chest area and is fastened back together by means of VELCRO-type strips. All other aspects of a conventional T-shirt remain the same. The garment will be useful to people who have received surgeries in the chest area, patients who are taking Dialysis, patients who require home care or doctors office care but do not want to completely disrobe for examination of the chest area.

Abstract: Swimming goggles comprising a rigid frame (2) for supporting a pair of glass-shaped transparent members (1), each formed by a flat lens (1a) and a flanged bush (1b) for the connection to the frame, the bush being made of a mouldable thermoplastic material. The flat lenses are made of a plastic material different from that of the bushes and having a softening temperature higher than that of the material of the bushes and no-mist and/or no-scratch properties. The lenses are perimetrically fixed to the bushes within grooves (6) formed on the respective bushes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ventilation device for removing offensive odors from within and near the toilet bowl, incorporating a modular asymmetrical exhaust airway to permit retrofitting onto a variety of toilet designs. The device may be used with a specially-designed toilet seat containing an internal duct and air outlets on its lower surface, or it may be used with a standard toilet seat by drawing gases from the bowl, through the space between the seat and the rim of the bowl, yet above the flood rim level specified in many plumbing codes. The invention also includes an easily disassemble design for sanitary cleaning.

Abstract: It is difficult for the elderly or an individual with a bad back to raise and lower the toilet seat and lid of a Western style toilet. Depression of a pedal with the foot causes an operating arm to rotate and an actuator arm to push upward, whereupon the toilet seat is pushed upward by the pushing motion; and release of the pedal causes the operating arm to rotate in the return direction and the actuator arm to descend, whereupon the toilet seat is drawn downward. The operating arm is rotatably supported by a support member with the linking end thereof rotatably attachable to the bottom of the actuator arm, so that depression of the pedal with the foot causes the operating arm to rotate and the actuator arm to push upward, whereupon the toilet seat is pushed upward by the pushing motion; and release of the pedal causes the operating arm to rotate in the return direction and the actuator arm to descend, whereupon the toilet seat is drawn downward by this descent. The actuator arm is extendable and retractable.

Abstract: A child's bath seat having a base, a top shelf portion with a generally triangular aperture formed therein, a plurality of support members extending between the base and the top shelf portion. The base portion is sufficiently larger than the top shelf portion to provide added stability and discourage toppling. In addition, a plurality of clips may be connected to at least some of the respective support members. The clips extend partially over the base and exert a clamping force thereon. The clamping force urges any object positioned therebetween, such as a washrag, toward the base.

Abstract: A drain adapter assembly for joining an overflow pipe to a side wall of a bathtub for permanently sealing the overflow pipe to the tub prior to the installation of a suitable overflow trim plate. The present assembly is capable of compressing the overflow pipe to the side wall of the tub while compressibly capturing a foam gasket, thus effectively preventing water seepage between the bathtub side wall and gasket and thereby enabling the tub to be filled above its overflow opening for suitable water testing.

Abstract: An advantageous interoperative system includes a scanner [20] with an enclosed scanning zone, an image guided system [24] operatively connected to the scanner [20], a surgical table [22] having a radiolucent member [228] attached to one end thereof with a radiolucent support [264] held near an outboard end [236] of the radiolucent member [228] by a radiolucent adaptor assembly [210], the radiolucent adaptor assembly [210] being hingedly connected to both the radiolucent member [228] and the radiolucent support [264]. The table [22] and the radiolucent member [228] attached thereto are movable relative to the scanner [20] to locate the radiolucent member [228] and the head of a patient supported thereon within the scanning zone, to facilitate interoperative scans.

Abstract: A bed assembly for invalids or patients includes a bed frame assembly having an opening provided near a center portion thereof. A mattress is provided on the bed frame assembly and has an opening provided therein for receiving a non-rigid, inflatable insert having an opening. The insert opening communicates with the bed frame assembly opening. The bed assembly further includes a waste container that is slideably received on a bottom portion of the bed frame assembly. The waste container also has an opening that communicates with the non-rigid, inflatable insert opening and the bed frame assembly opening.

Abstract: A pilot operated check valve is configured to be positioned inside a fluid supply tube connected between an air supply manifold and an air zone located on a support surface of abed. The pilot operated check valve includes a body having an air inlet and an air outlet connected by an air passageway. The pilot operated check valve also includes a valve member configured to move between an open position and a closed position to block air flow through the passageway. Additionally, the pilot operated check valve includes a push rod having a first end coupled to the valve member to unseat the valve member when the valve member is in its open position and a second end. The pilot operated check valve includes a diaphragm located in a chamber of the body adjacent the second end of the push rod. The pilot operated check valve further includes an inlet port configured to be coupled to the manifold to admit pressure against the diaphragm.

Abstract: The present invention provides an animal fibers having improved shrink proofing and pilling resistance properties and method for preparation thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for using a dry cleaning machine to clean laundry that reduces environmental impacts by the substitution of ozone for the hazardous solvents traditionally used in the dry cleaning washing process. The apparatus and method for dry cleaning includes the steps of filtering the water whereby any debris present in the water is removed, measuring the dissolved ozone concentration of the water, recirculating the water between the tank and the water purifier until a desired ozone concentration is realized ensuring that the desired dissolved ozone concentration of the water is attained prior to the start of the cleaning process and continuously recirculating the water through the dry cleaning washing machine, the water purifier, and the tank during the cleaning process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine comprising a heating tank accommodating the washing and washing water; a heating part heating the washing water in the heating tank; and a circulation pump circulating the washing water in the heating tank. With this configuration, the present invention provides the circulation pump circulating washing water in the heating tank, thereby preventing the washing from oxidizing, improving a washing efficiency especially improving a washing efficiency according to washing material, and saving washing water. Further, water supply and drain can be easily performed.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition comprising: (a) from about 0.0003 moles (per 100 g of composition) to less than about 0.09 moles (per 100 g of composition) of an inorganic peroxygen oxidizing agent; and (b) an oxidative hair coloring agent; wherein the pH of each of (a) and (b) is in the range of from about 1 to about 6 and wherein the combined mixture of (a) and (b) has a pH in the range of from about 1 to about 6. The products can provide excellent hair coloring and in-use efficacy benefits including excellent initial color and good wash fastness in combination with reduced hair damage at low pH.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and for example human keratin fibers chosen from hair, containing at least on oxidation base chosen from 5-methylpyrazolo(1,5-a)pyrimidine-3,7-diamine and addition salts thereof; the composition containing no coupler chosen from the N-(2-hydroxybenzene)carbamate type and the N-(2-hydroxybenzene)urea type, and to oxidation dyeing processes using it.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye A−D=D−B. This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye (1), (2) or (3). This hair dye composition has markedly high hair dyeing power, has less color fade over time and undergoes a small change in the color tone of the dye even after storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 4-hydroxyindole derivatives comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being selected from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use as a coupler for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, to the dyeing compositions comprising them, and to the methods of oxidation dyeing which employ them.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of indoline derivatives of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the compacted granular products of a mixture of

Abstract: In a method for polishing leads of a semiconductor package, a plurality of semiconductor packages is arranged in a certain manner. Then, the leads are automatically polished. The semiconductor packages may be masked to expose at least a part of the leads to be polished.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush comprising an elongated body portion and a head including a static portion and a circular portion, a handle, and an angled shaft between the head and the handle. The circular portion rotates or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The circular portion includes stiff bristles and the static portion includes soft bristles. The elongated body portion is hollow and further includes a motor in the hollow portion, which is operatively connected to the circular portion for rotating or oscillating or reciprocating the circular portion. A battery is located within the hollow section for powering the motor. A switch is operatively connected to the motor to provide momentary and continuous operation of the toothbrush. A worm gear and a pair of step gears are located in the hollow portion. The motor is operatively connected to the worm gear and the step gears are operatively connected to the worm gear and to each other.

Abstract: The device capable of automatically cleansing an outer wall or window-pane of a building is characterized by the construction that support dies bent and folded by a cylinder are cross-formed, a brush rotating by a driving motor is installed on one side support die, and a weight plumb is set on another side support die, to whereby get an effective cleansing with only more simplified construction. In addition, in case that a boundary jaw or a projection appears, the cleansing work can be progressed moderately by unfolding and bending/folding the support die through a use of the cylinder so as to move the centroid, so by smoothly passing through the projection.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning and drying mitt has a pouch compartment formed therein which is proportioned for receiving the hand of a user. The mitt has a pair of removable cover faces and a flat moisture-proof perimeter, which perimeter extends outward from a pair of work surfaces and in coextensive contact with each respective work surface of the pair of work surfaces. The pair of work surfaces includes a wetting face and a drying face, with respective wetting and drying pads thereon. The wetting pad is pre-soaked with a cleaning fluid for wipe-on application to a surface to be cleaned. The drying face has a drying pad mounted on an opposite side of the mitt from the wetting pad. The covers are releasably secured to the pouch compartment of the mitt. The pouch compartment includes a pair of separate moisture-sealed compartments, which are arranged to cooperate with the respective wetting and drying faces to form separate respective moisture proof enclosures about the respective wetting and drying pads of the mitt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic applicator for applying a cosmetic product having an applicator body with a first longitudinal axis and defining external and internal walls. The internal walls of the present invention define at least one internal member having a second longitudinal axis and capable of movement between a retracted first position and a second projected position. The internal member of the present invention provides the consumer with one application surface adapted to apply relatively small amounts of one or more cosmetic products.

Abstract: In an elongated rubber element for a wiper blade, including a base portion fixed to the wiper blade, a neck portion, and three lip portions in which a central lip is suspended from the base portion through the neck portion at a central portion of the underside of the base portion, while lateral lips are branched off from the central lip on lateral sides thereof so as to extend substantially parallel to the central lip, the lateral lips being smaller in length than the central lip, the improvement wherein the lateral lips are formed with respective cutouts in a longitudinal direction of the lateral lips at arbitrarily spaced intervals, the cutouts being open at respective bottom edges of the lateral lips. The above structure allows the rubber element to be readily held in uniform contact with a curvilinear windshield surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum cleaning system and more particularly pertains to a direct port vacuum cleaning system for use in a motor vehicle anytime or anywhere. The system comprises a vacuum generating unit and a vacuum cleaner hose. The vacuum generating unit comprises an electric motor, an impeller and a removable debris canister. The removable debris canister contains a vacuum cleaner hose attachment end and is directly connected to the vacuum cleaner hose. The vacuum generating unit also contains a vacuum exhaust port, located at the opposite end of the vacuum generating unit from the vacuum cleaner hose attachment end. The vacuum generating unit is powered by the vehicle's battery. The battery's power is converted from DC to AC by power inversion means.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a case including a dust chamber filtering dust included in air, an appliance chamber sucking the filtered air from the dust chamber and discharging the air through a discharge port, and a cord chamber storing a wound electrical cord. A fan motor assembly is installed inside the appliance chamber of the case for forcedly sucking the air inside the appliance chamber and discharging the air. An exhaust duct is installed between the fan motor assembly and the discharge port in the case and guiding the air discharged from the fan motor assembly to the discharge port, and a flowing passage is disposed between the dust chamber and the cord chamber so that the air is able to flow therein, whereby overheating of case and of the electrical cord can be prevented and the durability and reliability of the cleaner can be enhanced.

Abstract: A power brush assembly for vacuum cleaners is disclosed. In the power brush assembly, a casing is set in the suction part of a vacuum cleaner and defines a suction nozzle used for sucking dust-laden air under pressure into the suction part of the vacuum cleaner. A power brush is set within the casing such that the brush is rotatable and reciprocable to the left and right. This power brush is used for brushing dust and impurities on a target surface. A drive motor generates a rotating force for allowing the power brush to rotate and reciprocate to the left and right within the casing. A power transmission mechanism connects the drive motor to the power brush so as to transmit the rotating force of the drive motor to the power brush.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carpet-cleaning brush, in particular for cleaning rugs or carpets, which have been soiled by the hair of animals kept in the room. Said brush has bristles (3) in the form of an angle of arc, a brush body (2) for receiving said bristles, a brush head (1) which is fixed thereto and provided with a handle, in addition to a dust-collector head (7) which preferably contains a suction connection (72). The invention is characterized in that the brush body (2) is a rubber plate, pierced by the limbs of elastic, U-shaped metal wire bristles (3) which are fixed on an inclined plane in the direction of pull of the brush. Said bristles form an angle of 5-15° (&agr;) in relation to the plane, which is perpendicular to the plane of the brush body. The limbs which form part of the U-shaped bristles (3) are provided with a plastic coating (4) or similar, at least on the free, protruding ends.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for bezel of luggage with retractable handle is disclosed. Safety device is implemented as a vertically movable F-shaped mechanism in the bezel. F-shaped mechanism is moved down into bezel as handle grip is pressed down until handle grip is locked by a locking device. Further, F-shaped mechanism is automatically returned to a predetermined position when the hand of user is off the F-shaped mechanism. The locking device of handle is deactivated when F-shaped mechanism is pressed down to a predetermined position while retracting the handle. And in turn, handle is automatically bounced up a predetermined sufficient height for facilitating user to pull the handle thereafter. Most importantly, user is prevented from being hurt while retracting the handle.

Abstract: A device for a braked movement of furniture doors in particular with a horizontal rotation axis comprises two attachment pieces (11, 12, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412) that are movable in opposite directions around a common rotation axis (13, 213, 313, 413) in a free manner in one rotation direction and against a resisting force of a friction joint in the other rotation direction. Between an attachment piece and the friction joint the device comprises a first surface (28, 228, 328, 428) and a second surface (27, 227, 327, 427) facing each other to delimit a space therebetween in which a wedging element (26, 226, 326, 426) is disposed. The extension of the facing surfaces and/or the shape of the wedging element between them are of such a nature that the wedging element tends to fixedly fit between said facing surfaces causing them to rotate integrally with each other when rotation of the two attachment pieces takes place in the direction that must involve a braked movement.

Abstract: A two-part cooking vessel grip, particularly suitable for use as a lid grip, having a base element and a grip element projecting from the base element; the base element and the grip element are defined by respective separate parts connected to each other by click-on fastening means; and, according to the invention, the grip element has an arc-shaped portion of predetermined radial flexibility, and the click-on fastening means are carried by respective opposite ends of the arc-shaped portion, so as to enable the grip element to click easily onto the base element.

Abstract: A tie-down device secures an aircraft to the ground. The tie-down device includes a hook and slide member operating within the hook to secure a line. In use the line passes through an aperture within the slide member for biasing against a bottom portion of the hook when an opposing end of the line is placed under tension pulling against a top portion of the hook and is used to secure an aircraft to a ground anchor. A second embodiment includes an elongated slide member replacing the wheel. The slide member includes an aperture for receiving the line therethrough and a groove along a peripheral portion for sliding engagement with the hook. In addition, the slide member includes a release arm, accessible to a user, for pulling against the tension holding the line in frictional contact against the bottom portion of the hook.

Abstract: The urn of the invention comprises a series of pod-like containers made of compressed organic matter, porcelain, and glass, designed to function as cinerary urns (i.e. receptacles for human ashes) The urn is meant to interact with its surroundings by dissolving into it, and eventually produce a living monument, in the form of a tree, or a plant, in memory of the deceased person whose ashes it contains.

Abstract: A process for combining dyed or melt pigmented textile denier accent yarns in small yarn sizes, into a small building block carpet denier bundle to achieve a face yarn bundle having a wide range of special color effects and appearance, not attainable by manufacture of multi-colored carpets from carpet denier fibers alone. The carpet denier singles yarns are drawn, textured and air-jet entangled. At least one textile denier singles yarns, which is preferably a yarn having some degree of orientation, is then entangled with the carpet denier singles yarn, and the bundle is then wound up. The final yarn bundle may contain one or more fiber types, as well as at least one anti-static filament. The two types of singles yarn, i.e., the carpet denier and textile denier types, optionally have the same or different fiber cross-sections.

Abstract: A more reliable and fool-proof method and apparatus for assembling an article of assembly (e.g. with predetermined screw torque requirements) in which the article of assembly has multiple fastening locations. The method comprises holding the article of assembly fixed while providing at least two different types of targets fixed relative to the article of assembly that correspond to the individual fastening locations. Fasteners are fastened into the article of assembly at the fastening locations. When fastening is occurring at one of the fastening locations, one of the targets is being sensed. Based on the target sensed, a target output is generated that differentiates between different types of targets thereby indicating fastening location of the fastening tool. The electronic target output is used for electronic control such as for stopping a conveyor to keep the article of assembly at an assembly station until the fastening operations have been completed.

Abstract: A clip disk assembly according to the invention includes an adapter hub which attaches to the motor of an existing crimping machine and a plurality of clip disks, each being removably attachable to the adapter hub. Each clip disk is provided with a different sized peripheral notches to accommodate a different sized eyelet. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the adapter hub has four threaded peripheral studs and the clip disks have four corresponding holes. Four wing nuts are used to removably attach the clip disks to the adapter hub. Preferably, one stud has a larger boss than the others and one hole in the clip disks is correspondingly larger. The assembly permits changing of clip disks in about one minute.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a magnetic head assembly, after mounting a slider with a magnetic head formed thereon onto a wiring pattern of a trace, the trace with the slider mounted thereon is fixed onto a suspension and arm.

Abstract: A battery comprising a steel can having a bottom end, an open top end, and side walls extending between the top and bottom ends. Positive and negative electrodes are disposed in the can. An outer cover is disposed over the open end of the can. The outer cover has an outer flange disposed on the outside of the can walls and an inner flange disposed on the inside of the can wall. A seal is disposed between the can and the outer cover so that the seal is disposed against the inner and outer flanges of the outer cover. The outer cover is preferably crimped against the can wall to compress the seal between the inner and outer flanges and the container, thereby minimizing axial loading on the can and allowing for use of a thin gauge can.

Abstract: A parts suction apparatus of a module head in a surface mount device is disclosed. The parts suction apparatus includes: a socket having a first through hole in an inner direction and a fixing member inside the first through hole, one end of the inside of the first through hole being mounted to a hollow shaft by using the fixing member, a nozzle having a second through hole for forming an air passage when sucking parts in the inner direction, a coupling member having a third through hole in the inner direction and plate spring members installed inside the third through hole for supporting the nozzle and for alleviating impact when the nozzle sucks parts, and a holder for fixing the nozzle so that it is not removed from the coupling member.

Abstract: A method for altering a circuit pattern of a printed-circuit board includes the steps of removing a portion of the printed-circuit board so that the circuit pattern inside the printed-circuit board is exposed, and connecting an exposed portion of the circuit pattern to another portion of the printed-circuit board by a conductive body so that a circuit path is formed between the exposed portion of the circuit pattern and the other portion of the printed-circuit board.

Abstract: A method is described for producing a conducting connection through insulating layers by way of a contact hole and conducting materials with which the contact hole is filled. The method permits the production of a contact hole resembling the shape of a wineglass, into which conducting filling material and barrier layers can be inserted without the known problems such as void formation, overetching trenches, and dielectric close-off. It is possible in this way, for example, to produce an electric connection between the diffusion zone of a selection transistor and the lower electrode of a storage capacitor of large-scale integrated DRAM and FeRAM components with the aid of only a few mask steps.

Abstract: In am method for coating a tip region of an multipolar electrode head adapted to be mounted at a distal end of a lead used preferably for providing heart stimulation by means of a heart stimulation apparatus, an electrode head is provided having a tip with a ceramic part in which a number of small spaced-apart conductive electrode surfaces are disposed, a region of the electrode head tip is directly coated with a tissue compatible material, such as TiN, so that all conductive electrode surfaces are coated in a single step coating operation without any masking operation.

Abstract: The system comprises an appliance (10) for personal body care, a pump (20) and a holder (40). The appliance (10) comprises a treatment device (11, 14, 31) for carrying out a body-care treatment under the influence of a fluid. The fluid is held in the holder (40) and can be pumped to an outlet opening 30 (32) by means of the pump (20). The system is characterized in that the holder (40) comprises a flexible wall (41), and in that the pump (20) is detachable from the holder (40) and is detachable from the appliance (10). This combination of measures makes 42 it possible to adapt the dimensions of the holder (40) to an 4 ergonomic shape of the appliance (10).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a guide tube assembly for a portable handheld work apparatus with a drive motor (3) mounted at one end (2) of the guide tube (1). The drive motor (3) is connected to a work tool (6) mounted at one end (5) of the guide tube (1) via a drive shaft (4) mounted in the guide tube (1). A reinforcing sleeve (8) is axially inserted into the work tool end (5) of the guide tube (1) in order to better introduce engine loads at a flange (7) of the work tool (6) into the guide tube (1). The reinforcing sleeve (8) projects axially along a part length (L′) of the guide tube (1) from the flange (7) into the guide tube (1).

Abstract: A transmission for a trimmer/mower can be easily mounted onto a bearing housing of a trimmer/mower. The trimmer/mower has a vertically extending drive shaft and the transmission has a worm gear drive assembly that is drivingly connected to the drive shaft to provide an output shaft extending substantially horizontally. The worm gear drive assembly enables speed reduction and torque conversion that increases the speed of rotation and torque of the output shaft as compared with that of the input shaft. Attachments to be used on the trimmer/mower that operate in a substantially vertical plane can be mounted on the output shaft. Further, existing trimmer/mower can be retrofit with a bearing housing to which the transmission can be quickly and easily mounted. The mounting of the transmission onto the bearing housing can be accomplished without the need for tools by providing a twist-on mounting arrangement with a rotation prevention lock having a simple construction.

Abstract: A cabbage cutter consisting of a round metal cylinder with a solid top and an open bottom. The solid top of the cutter is covered with a permanently secured cap that extends slightly over onto the sides of the cylinder that acts as a hand grip and also offers cushion to the hand during its use. The open bottom of the cylinder is a sharp, knife-like cutting edge that can be sharpened if it should become dulled from use. A safety cover that fits over the sharp, knife-like cutting edge that acts as a protective shield when the cabbage cutter is not in use or stored.

Abstract: A reciprocating cutting tool (1, 50) includes a slider (14, 51) that reciprocates linearly in a first direction. A rod or blade holder shaft (21) is movable with the slider (14, 51) in the first direction and is supported by the slider (14, 51) such that the rod or blade holder shaft (21) is movable in a second direction that is different from the first direction. A blade (B) can be mounted on the rod or blade holder shaft (21). The rod or blade holder shaft (21) is movable in the second direction independently of the movement of the slider (14, 51) in the first direction.

Abstract: A marking apparatus provides a method of marking a line on a surface of a workpiece at a selected distance from a datum edge of the surface. To practice this method a scribe retaining apparatus is attached to a ruling blade of a geometrical instrument so that it can slide along an axis of the ruling blade. A stock of the geometrical instrument is then brought into abutting contact with the datum edge and held against it at an angle selected so that a first, flat, portion of a bottom of the scribe retaining apparatus abuts the surface of the workpiece. In this orientation a working tip of a retained scribe is adjacent to, but out of contact with, the surface of the workpiece. One then slides the scribe retaining apparatus axially along the ruling blade until the working tip of the scribe is at the selected distance from the datum edge, and locks the scribe retaining apparatus to the ruling blade.

Abstract: An orientation sensor capable of generating at least one output signal indicative of a particular orientation parameter is described. The orientation sensor comprises a sensor housing defining a closed internal chamber including a first internal surface. The first internal surface supports a first electrically conductive pattern which itself forms part of a sensing arrangement. The first electrically conductive pattern includes an arrangement of electrically isolated segments in a predetermined configuration. A flowable material is contained within the internal chamber, which flowable material contacts a portion of the first internal surface dependent upon the value of the particular orientation parameter. An electrical property is measurable between the segments such that the orientation parameter can be determined using the output signal based only on the electrical property and, therefore, only on the portion of the first internal surface contacted by the flowable material.