Abstract: A rug display system includes a base having a plurality of upwardly extending posts and a frame comprising a front, top and rear section. At least a portion of the frame is configured to be rotatably mounted on a post of the base. The rug display system can further include a front support member attached to the frame adjacent to the front section and configured to movably support the frame on a display surface in use. A rug clip for use in a rug display system includes a channel-shaped bracket including a top leg, a bottom leg, and a connecting member. The connecting member biases the top leg toward the bottom leg. Packaging systems are disclosed for shipping the rug display system of the invention either partially assembled or disassembled.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wine rack, large versions of which are adapted to be installed against a wall of a room or as a free standing wall separated from the walls of a room, which is a monolithic flat rigid sheet to which has uniformly mounted in rows through holes therein a like number of wine bottle support rods which project perpendicularly and parallel to each other from one or both faces of the sheet so that two wine bottles of varying sidewall diameter can be stored on three of the rods without their side-walls touching and whose essential elements can be fabricated offsite by forming uniform rows of holes in a monolithic sheet of stainless steel; fitting in the holes machine bolts whose threaded shank ends project beyond a face of the steel sheet; bonding the heads of the bolts to the opposite face of the steel sheet so that their threaded ends project axially perpendicularly, rigidly and parallel to each other; and forming a female threaded cavity in one end of a plurality of wine bottle support rods.

Abstract: An automated parts storage and retrieval method is provided. The method includes a frame, a plurality of trays configured to hold a plurality of parts, and a movement method attached to the frame and arranged to move the plurality of trays in a serpentine pattern for retrieval and storage of the plurality of parts. The movement method includes a plurality of sprockets arranged within the frame in a zigzag pattern, at least one chain toothedly engaged within the plurality of sprockets, and a drive motor configured to drive one of the plurality of sockets. The plurality of trays are rotatably attached to the at least one chain. The method includes a computer method for controlling the drive motor based on a selection using a parts selection component and position information sent by a position sensor.

Abstract: A supporting column (30) of the present invention includes a main body (31) and a stiff shaft (33). The main body (31) includes a half-sleeve shaft (319) and a plurality of parallel wing panels (317) encircling portions of the half-sleeve shaft. The main body has a C-shaped cross section and defines an axial bore along an axis direction. The wing panels are formed perpendicular to the half-sleeve shaft and each wing panel provides a protrusion (318) in the middle of the wing panel. A cassette (40) incorporating the supporting columns is used to accommodate a plurality of substrates.

Abstract: The hybrid shelving unit comprises first and second spaced-apart end frame portions, an intermediate frame portion located spacedly between the first and second end frame portions, a first spacer element attached to the first end frame portion and linking the first end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, a second spacer element different from the first spacer element, attached to the second end frame portion and linking the second end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, first brackets attaching the first spacer element to the intermediate frame portion, second brackets different from the first brackets and attaching the second spacer element to the intermediate frame portion, first shelves located and supported between the first end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion, and second shelves located and supported between the second end frame portion and the intermediate frame portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for placing crane mechanisms, the crane comprising lifting mechanisms (1) with lifting drums (2), lifting ropes (3) in the lifting drums, a lifting trolley (4), a loading element (5) suspended from the lifting trolley (4) by the lifting ropes (3), four auxiliary mechanisms (10) controlling the swaying and twisting of the loading element (5) and the load (9) fastened to it, auxiliary ropes (12) in the rope drums (11) of the auxiliary mechanisms (10), and turning sheaves (13) of the auxiliary ropes (12) in the loading element (5). The lifting mechanisms (1) and lifting drums (2) are fixed to the frame of the crane, the auxiliary mechanisms (10) with their rope drums (11) are located in the lifting trolley (4), and the auxiliary ropes (12) are led from the turning sheaves (13) to a storage drum (14) for the auxiliary ropes in the lifting trolley (4), the storage drum being equipped with an additional mechanism (15) that is independent of thc lifting mechanisms (1).

Abstract: The blow-molded container of this invention comprises an outer layer (2) of a synthetic resin, which forms the outer shell of a finite shape; an inner layer (3) of a flexible synthetic resin, which is peelably laminated with the outer layer (2) and forms an inner bag; and a pair of adhered zones (4) of a vertical strip type, which is formed axisymmetrically on the central axis of container (1) to adhere and fix the outer layer (2) and the inner layer (3) over the entire height and is located so as to avoid the positions of air introduction ports (9) that have been provided in the outer layer (2) to introduce air into the void between the outer layer (2) and the inner layer (3). In this configuration, a pair of adhered zones (4) is disposed at positions opposite to each other and is separated by a parting line (5).

Abstract: A molded plastic container for carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. The plastic container includes an upper mouth-forming portion, a cylindrical sidewall portion and a lower base-forming portion. The upper mouth-forming portion includes a non-circular anti-rotation flange adapted to at least partially inhibit full rotation of the container as a cap is inserted on the container. The anti-rotation flange typically has an outer perimeter shape of a heptagon. The lower base-forming portion can include a variety of different configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closing cap for recipients comprising an inner cap (10) and an outer cap (20), said inner cap (10) comprising on its upper face (13) retaining means (14, 15), breakable holding means (16), and ending stroke means (17) and said outer cap (20) comprising on its lower face (21) a relief arm (22) comprising relief cutting means (23) and retaining means (24).

Abstract: Closure caps having a tamper evident band are disclosed. The tamper-evident band includes an angled top surface and an outer surface with notch therein. The closure cap allows for a reduction in the energy required for application to the container and reduced likelihood of premature bridge breakage.

Abstract: A threaded closure for a liquid container including tamper-indicating means, having a floating liner which permits the breaking of the tamper-indicating means before the seal formed by the liner is broken. The liner includes a side-seal which extends downwardly from a transversely extending main wall. The side wall of the closure includes a deformable pressure block which distorts radially inwardly when engaged by the uppermost thread surrounding the mouth of the container to engage the side wall and press it against an outer surface of the neck of the container.

Abstract: The invention is a container with a sealing lid and a compression nut and is composed of compressible cylindrical walls. The container volume can be adjusted to equal the volume of content minimizing content contact with air. The container can be further pressurized for preservation of contents that need pressurization. The container walls are created in the form of helical collapsible screw thread bellows. The integration of a compression nut, a screw and a collapsible bellow arrangement enables the container to be compressed precisely, effortlessly, easily while retaining structural rigidity, stability and providing a non-slip gripping surface. By adjusting the pitch of the screw threads a variety of mechanical advantage ratios can be achieved thus the effort for compressing the container can be optimized. The compression nut is detachable and transferable from one container to another enabling it's cost to be shared between multiple containers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin-film magnetic head allowing dimension control of the width of the magnetic pole and reduction of the time required for formation is provided. A layer of iron nitride formed by sputtering is selectively etched with the RIE to form a top pole tip. In this etching process with RIE, chlorine-type gas is selected as a gas seed for etching, and the process temperature is in a range of 50° C. to 300° C. Subsequently, using part of a first mask and a tip portion of the top pole tip as a mask, part of both the write gap layer and the second bottom pole are etched with the RIE similarly to the above process, to thereby form a magnetic pole. The etching conditions are optimized by performing the process with the RIE under the above conditions, so that both of the top pole tip and the magnetic pole can be formed with high precision, and that the time required for forming both of these elements can be significantly reduced.

Abstract: Fabrication of a reflective spatial light modulator including a micro-mirror array. In one embodiment, the micro mirror array is fabricated from a substrate that is a single crystal material by only two main etching steps. A first etch forms cavities in a first side of the material. A second etch forms support posts, a vertical hinge, and a mirror plate. Between the first and second etches, the substrate can be bonded to addressing and control circuitry.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an inkjet printhead chip for an inkjet printhead includes the step of depositing a first layer of a sacrificial material on a wafer substrate that incorporates drive circuitry. A deposition zone for a passive beam and a passive structure is formed with the first layer of sacrificial material. A metal layer is deposited on the first layer of sacrificial material. The metal layer is etched to define the passive beam and the passive structure. A second layer of a sacrificial material is deposited on the metal layer. A deposition zone for an active beam is formed on the second layer of sacrificial material. A metal layer is deposited on the second layer of sacrificial material. The metal layer is etched to define the active beam. The deposition zone is formed so that the metal layer makes electrical contact with the drive circuitry. A third layer of sacrificial material is deposited on the metal layer.

Abstract: A method for homogenizing the thickness of a uniform layer deposited on a layer of a material etched according to functional patterns, consisting of filling the empty areas with dummy patterns; a function, providing the thickness variation of the uniform layer for a given distribution of the functional and dummy patterns, being known; the method comprising:

Abstract: A method is provided for removing sidelobes that are formed when patterning a positive photoresist layer with an Att. PSM, Alt. PSM or a binary mask with scattering bars. A water soluble negative tone photoresist is coated over the positive photoresist pattern and is exposed through a mask having small islands that correspond in shape, size and location to the small holes in the mask used to pattern the positive tone photoresist. After development, exposed negative tone photoresist covers sidelobes formed by the positive tone process. The negative tone photoresist functions as a mask for a subsequent etch transfer of the positive tone pattern into the substrate. A method of aligning openings in a positive tone pattern over the same openings in a negative tone pattern is also useful in preventing sidelobes in the positive tone photoresist from being transferred into the substrate.

Abstract: During manufacture, a magnetoresistive sensor having a ferromagnetic free layer is commonly provided with a tantalum cap layer. The tantalum cap layer provides protection to the sensor during manufacture and then is typically removed after performing annealing. The removal of the tantalum cap with a fluorine reactive ion etch leaves low volatility tantalum/fluorine byproducts. The present invention provides a method of using an argon/hydrogen reactive ion etch to remove the tantalum/fluorine byproducts. The resulting sensor has far less damage resulting from the presence of the fluorine byproducts.

Abstract: Processes for the removal of a layer or region from a workpiece material by contact with a process gas in the manufacture of a microstructure are enhanced by the ability to accurately determine the endpoint of the removal step. A vapor phase etchant is used to remove a material that has been deposited on a substrate, with or without other deposited structure thereon. By creating an impedance at the exit of an etching chamber (or downstream thereof), as the vapor phase etchant passes from the etching chamber, a gaseous product of the etching reaction is monitored, and the endpoint of the removal process can be determined.

Abstract: An electrochemical process for simultaneously stripping diverse coatings from a metal substrate and, more particularly to the removal of MCrAlY and aluminide coatings from a base metal.

Abstract: A rotating arc fault-current interrupter, also known as an arc spinner interrupter, is provided that establishes an easily visible open gap via a movable blade member having a first portion for engaging a stationary main contact and a second portion formed by an arcing electrode for engaging an auxiliary contact associated with an arc spinner assembly. The geometry, orientation and placement of the auxiliary contact is such that during opening of the movable blade member, the arcing electrode remains engaged with the auxiliary contact after the blade member and the stationary main contact are separated from each other whereby current is transferred through the auxiliary contact into the arc spinner assembly, i.e. the current is commutated into the arc spinner assembly.

Abstract: A spot welding system using a spot welding gun having a servomotor for driving welding tips capable of suppressing variation of pressing force due to influence of heat generated by welding current to obtain an uniform pressing force. A position control of the welding tips is performed based on motion commands r, position feedback amounts y to obtain a torque command (current command) &tgr; to drive the servomotor. A difference between the temperature T detected by a temperature sensor and an initial temperature T0 is multiplied by a coefficient A to obtain a pressing force compensation amount &agr;. In a pressing force control, the pressing force compensation amount &agr; is subtracted from the commanded pressing force to obtain temperature compensated command pressing force P′.

Abstract: In a manufacturing process of a semiconductor device, when harmonic of CW laser is irradiated to a semiconductor film with relatively scanning the harmonic, several long crystal grains extending in a scanning direction are formed. In the scanning direction, thus formed semiconductor film is substantially close to a single crystal in characteristic. However, the output of the harmonic of the CW laser is small to cause a low annealing efficiency. In the present invention, aid for the output is performed by irradiating second harmonic of CW laser and a fundamental wave of CW laser at the same time to the same portion. In general, the fundamental wave has a wavelength band around 1 &mgr;m, and is not well absorbed in a semiconductor film.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for coordinating the idle mode of a plasma cutter with the idle mode of a power supply so as to prevent lock-out of the plasma cutter when the power supply is in an idle operating state. By putting the plasma cutter in a non-lock-out or “sleep” mode, fuel consumption as well as noise generated by the power supply are reduced. Additionally, by placing the plasma cutter in sleep mode, the user need not turn the power switch of the plasma cutter on and off in order to save power. User input to the plasma cutter kicks the power supply out of idle. The power supply will remain at a non-idle, full operating run mode during the cutting process. However, once the cut is complete and the current draw of the plasma cutter is at a level lower than the power supply idle mode, the plasma cutter will return to sleep mode.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and related method are disclosed for performing trackless movement and full penetration welding along a weld line, irrespective length and configuration of a butt joint. A pre-existing gap of the weld line is used to act a guide slot and a guide wheel unit to track the gap is designed to perform trackless movement using an electric or manual winch as a driver. In the automatic arc welding systems, the guide slot and the guide wheel unit can save an external track and a seam-tracking device. A movable weld backing is held against the underside of the weld line to support liquid metal and control backside bead to achieve full-penetration welding of a butt weld. The movable weld backing and a welder are arranged the underside and the topside of base metals to be welded, respectively, using a connector member through the pre-existing gap of the weld line. According to the apparatus, flux-cored wire plasma arc can perform full penetration welding.

Abstract: A laser weld monitoring system capable of assessing a weld quality of welding using a pulsed laser is provided. The system includes at least one sensor capable of capturing a weld characteristic of welding using said pulsed laser. The weld characteristic has multiple attributes. The system also includes data acquisition and processing equipment adapted for storing and analyzing the weld characteristic. A user first performs multiple welds to capture at least one weld characteristic for each weld. The user then determines the weld quality of each weld, and runs at least one of a library of algorithms associated with the attributes on said at least one weld characteristic for each weld to generate a single value output for the associated attribute. The user selects an attribute indicative of the weld quality by correlating the single value outputs of said at least one algorithm with the weld qualities of the welds.

Abstract: To create a metal section (P3) of complex shape, a three-dimensional drawing is made of the final size, then plane drawings are developed and made of each of the elements that form a distinct part of the section. These elements are then cut out (A3, B3) in at least one metal plate. Cutting operations are preferably executed flat in the flat plate. If necessary, at least one of the elements (A3, B3) is then formed. Lastly, the elements (A3, B3) are assembled together by welding for example, to form the section (P3).

Abstract: A gore cutter has a principal roller and at least one pinch roller. Material is fed over a feed roller and a take up roller, and the take up roller employs a tension bar transducer for controlling the rate of take up and feed of a material to be cut over the roller. Movable laser cutting assembly is controlled to move along a path parallel to a central axis of the principal roller.

Abstract: Light exposure areas 103 and light masking areas 104 in a sole reticle are arrayed in alternation to one another in both the longitudinal and transverse directions. Substrate is exposed to light by multi-domain light exposure using this reticle so that the respective areas of the reticle exposed to light with respective shots A to B, B to C . . . , N to M are not adjacent to one another in the boundary portions of the reticle shifted for executing the respective shots, thus relaxing the difference in illuminance between the respective shots and the difference in finish of the boundary portions of the shots, such differences becoming imperceptible to human eyes upon displaying liquid crystal display apparatus.

Abstract: The invention is a method for applying a solder to a substrate by positioning it in its solid physical condition, melting it and then impacting it against a substrate by means of compressed gas. The device for applying a solder (7) to a substrate (10, 11) comprises a holder (1) having a capillary bore (2) whose diameter, at the substrate end (3), has a contraction (4) whose diameter (D2) is smaller than the diameter (D3) of the solder globule (7).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding is disclosed. The output is preferably a cyclical CV MIG output, and each cycle is divided into segments. An output parameter is sampled a plurality of times within one or more of the segments. The CV output is controlled within the at least one segment in response to the sampling. The parameter is output power, a resistance of the load, an output current, an output voltage, or functions thereof in various embodiments. The control loop is preferably a PI or PID loop. The loop may be applied only within a window. The set point may be taught or fixed. The system can be used to weld with a controlled arc length.

Abstract: An electrically operated heating device, such as an electric blanket, mattress pad, heating pad or throw having a pliable member, includes heating elements located within an interior defined by the pliable member which are configured to prevent breakage or disconnection of the heating elements in the event the pliable member is subjected to a concentrated load that applies tension to the heating elements. The interior of the pliable member includes a series of passages within which the heating elements are located. The heating elements have a non-linear configuration such that the overall length of the heating element contained within each passage has a length greater than that of the passage, which enables the heating elements to stretch and flex when the blanket portion is subjected to a concentrated load.

Abstract: An electrically operated heating device such as an electric blanket, mattress pad, heating pad or throw, includes a power supply, a controller and a heating member that can be selectively engaged and disengaged with each other, to provide a modular construction. The controller and the power supply can be used with different types of heating members, to provide manufacturing efficiencies and to reduce assembly steps. The controller and the heating member can also be engaged with an adapter which is configured for engagement with a power source associated with a vehicle, such as a cigarette lighter-type power source. In this manner, the pliable heating member and the controller can be used with either a stationary power source or with a power source associated with a vehicle.

Abstract: A heating element used for a heated seat assembly of the present invention comprises a base material made of hotmelt material, and a linear heater disposed at a predetermined pattern on the base material. The linear heater is fixed by adhesion or sewing onto the base material. In one example of the present invention, the linear heater is characterized in that a plurality of conductors and threads are braided into the linear heater. In another example, a number of threads comprising the linear heater is at least the same with a number of conductors. According to the heating element of the present invention and the method of manufacturing the heated seat assembly according to the present invention, a heated seat assembly with excellent seating comfort and even seat temperature can be obtained, and a durability of the heating element improves.

Abstract: A fuse mechanism for a heating device according to the invention functions as a thermal fuse. A heater is located on a support. In spatial proximity and with heat conduction to the heater are provided solder contacts with electrical leads to the support. A metallic connection bridge is firmly soldered to the solder contacts and the position thereof with respect to said contacts is such that in the use state on softening the solder connection at the solder contacts the connection bridge is separated by gravity and drops off. In this way the electrical connection from the heater to a electrical supply is separated.

Abstract: A convection heater 23 is disposed along a back surface of a rear face plate 18 which is comprised of a stainless steel plate that forms a heating chamber 14. On a back side of the rear face plate 18, disposed is a circulation fan 22 by which, air in the heating chamber 14 is sucked from air intake use through-holes into the back side, and after it is heated by the convection heater 23, it is returned from air blowing use through-holes to the heating chamber 14. On a surface of an inner side of the heating chamber 14 of the rear face plate 18, a self-cleaning layer is formed by dissolving a self-cleaning material which oxide-decomposes and removes accreted dirt at high temperature into a porcelain enamel glaze and by applying and bake-sticking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined toaster and microwave oven having a function to cook food by using microwave and a function to bake bread. Accordingly, the present invention provides a combined toaster and microwave oven comprising: a body forming an appearance thereof; a cavity formed in the body, for accommodating objects to be cooked by using microwave; an electronic chamber provided at a portion inside the body and in which electronic parts for applying microwave into the cavity are installed; and a toaster. The toaster comprises: a toaster case provided in the front of the electronic chamber and having slits on both sides thereof; at least one tray assembly having means for receiving and ejecting bread and preventing the bread from slanting; and a heater assembly installed inside the toaster case, for heating the bread.

Abstract: A food service assembly for heating and maintaining trays of food hot while food can be served therefrom has a well for holding the tray or trays of food, the well including side walls of stainless steel, a relatively thick bottom plate made of a highly thermally conductive material such as aluminum for spreading heat out within the well, a resistive heating blanket affixed to the underside of the base plate for heating the base plate, the heating blanket covering most of the underside of the base plate, a layer of high temperature insulation such as ceramic fiber mat underneath the heating blanket and within the side walls, and a layer of insulating material such as phenolic sheet material insulating the side walls from the top surface of the assembly near the well.

Abstract: A thin food heating unit suitable for use as a restaurant griddle includes a silicone rubber heating blanket vulcanized to the underside of a highly thermally conductive metal food warming plate for heating a food item placed thereon, a base insulated from the heating blanket and the food warming plate by a high temperature ceramic fiber insulation, insulating standoffs between the food warming plate and the top of the base, a separate power supply which supplies electrical energy to the griddle at a relatively low voltage compared to standard line voltage, and a power controller including an on/off switch which is separate from the base and which can be mounted separately in a restaurant installation.

Abstract: A system for controlling temperature control elements used to alter temperatures of a liquid comprises a temperature sensor, a first temperature control element, a second temperature control element, and logic. The temperature sensor is configured to sense temperatures of the liquid, and the first and second temperature control elements are each configured to alter a temperature of the liquid. The logic is configured to selectively control, based on the sensed temperatures, activation states of the first and second temperature control elements such that a total activation time associated with the first temperature control element is substantially equal to a total activation time associated with the second temperature control element.

Abstract: A resistive heating device, such as an electric blanket, heating pad or throw, includes one or more resistive heating elements supplied with power from a power supply. The one or more resistive heating elements are constructed of a material which varies in resistance in proportion to variations in temperature. A controller is interconnected with the power supply for controlling operation of the power supply, to control the amount of power supplied to the resistive heating load and thereby the heat generated by the resistive heating load. A load sensing arrangement is interconnected with the controller and with the power output of the power supply. The load sensing arrangement is operable to detect the presence of the one or more resistive heating elements as well as the resistance of the one or more resistive heating elements.

Abstract: A glass/metal laminate for an appliance or the like and a method of fabricating the same. The glass/metal laminate includes a glass sheet, a metal sheet, and an adhesive layer bonding the glass and metal sheets together, whereby the metal sheet is visible through the glass sheet. The laminate is preferably installed on the outer surface of a refrigerator, oven, or other appliance to provide a durable and visually appealing finish surface. The laminate may be fabricated in a batch process, using a sealed curing chamber under reduced pressure to remove entrained air bubbles from the adhesive layer. Alternatively, the laminate may be fabricated in a continuous process using a pair of counter-rotating rollers to remove air from the adhesive layer. A UV light source emits radiation which passes through the glass sheet to cure the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A sleeve heater has an electrical and generally cylindrical heater coil centered on an axis and shaped to fit over a part to be heated, a radially compressible and generally cylindrical inner sleeve snugly coaxially surrounding the heater coil, and a radially generally inextensible and generally cylindrical outer sleeve fitted coaxially over the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has an inner surface bearing tightly radially inward on the inner sleeve and radially compressing the inner sleeve and the coil inward. The inner sleeve is formed with two or more axially extending and axially oppositely open slots that are angularly equispaced, with alternate slots open axially in opposite directions.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a heat generator having an expanded graphite sheet which is excellent in mechanical strength and flexibility and which is satisfactory in electrical properties as required by a heater, and especially a heat generator which is usable as a heater for the seats of vehicles, and the object of the invention can be achieved by forming an electrical insulating reinforcement on at least one surface of the expanded graphite sheet.

Abstract: An induction heating system and method of using the same are described. The system includes a locator system that eccentrically positions the central axis of the internal central void of the work piece with respect to the central axis of the locator system. The locator system also includes a rotation system that allows the work piece to be eccentrically rotated during the heat-treating process. In this manner, the lobe and heel portions of a cammed surface are substantially equidistant from the internal surfaces of an inductor so as to ensure substantially uniform heating of the external surfaces of the work piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an induction heating coil comprising a litz cable which is wound into a spiral to form a bobbin, and means for cooling said cable indirectly. The litz cable is arranged to be cooled by means of an indirect cooling system that comprises a tube which is wound in an intermeshed fashion with the windings of the litz cable. The present invention relates also to a method on a paper or board machine or on a paper finishing machine, in which method at least one induction heating coil comprising a wound litz cable is used for heating a component, and said coil is cooled indirectly by a cooling medium.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for microwave treatment in an applicator (1), characterised in that it comprises, arranged in the applicator, impedance adapting dielectric means (2, 7, 8) having shapes and dimensions adapted to the objects (10) to be treated and to the characteristics of wave propagation modes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for heating a sample, such as chemical reaction mixtures, whose dielectric properties varies during the heating process. In particular, the present invention relates to a microwave heating apparatus comprising a microwave generator, a waveguide for guiding the generated microwaves to an applicator, and a deflector formed by a closed loop defining a plane, said deflector having an inherent resonance frequency and a thickness in a direction normal to said plane, the deflector being rotatable around an axis being at least substantially parallel to said plane, the deflector being positioned in the waveguide so as to form a resonant cavity with the sample and the waveguide applicator. The resonance conditions of the resonant cavity and the coupling factor of radiation from the waveguide to the cavity are easily adjustable by rotation of the deflector.

Abstract: A microwave oven and a method of controlling the microwave oven recognize a power supply frequency correctly at a time power is supplied by eliminating the influence of noise. A blocking period is set in which generation of interrupts is deferred until a timer count reaches a predetermined set value, and interrupts are generated if the blocking period elapses. Accordingly, the microwave oven and method of the controlling the microwave oven recognize a power supply frequency without the influence of noise at the time of the power supply, thereby improving reliability of the microwave oven.

Abstract: A microwave oven and a method of controlling the same determine if a plurality of buttons causing specific functions of the microwave oven to be executed have been pressed to set buttons for desired functions in a memory unit. If the desired functions have not been set, a control unit reads out the functions stored in the memory unit, causes the functions to be displayed on the display unit, allows a user to select the desired functions, and correspondingly sets the desired functions to the buttons. Meanwhile, if the desired functions have been set, the control unit deletes or executes the desired functions corresponding to the buttons on the basis of a continuous pressing time of the buttons. Accordingly, the microwave oven and the method may selectively set various functions of the microwave oven to a predetermined number of function buttons, allowing execution of desired functions rapidly and easily.