Abstract: A hydrodynamic torque converter is provided with a converter housing to hold at least one pump wheel, one turbine wheel, and one stator to form a hydrodynamic circuit and with at least one axial bearing arrangement for supporting the stator. At least one support element has a bearing side which rests against the axial bearing arrangement, and a stator side which rests against a component of the stator and is designed with at least one flow passage for viscous medium, which forms a connection between at least one flow conduit and the hydrodynamic circuit. The flow passage has a flow bed and, contiguous with that, at least one boundary wall, which leads from the flow bed to the axial level of the corresponding support element side.

Abstract: A stator is provided with an impeller and a one-way clutch. The stator includes at least one plain bearing and at least one side plate. The plain bearing is arranged adjacent to and on an axially outer side of a side portion of the one-way clutch and between an inner ring and an outer ring of the one-way clutch, and on its inner and outer peripheries, has flanges with bearing tracks formed thereon. The side plate is arranged on an axially outer side of the plain bearing and at a position adjacent to the plain bearing such that the side plate serves not only as a stopper for the plain bearing but also as a bearing track for a needle bearing. The plain bearing and side plate are provided with engageable portions, respectively, and are maintained in engagement with each other via the engageable portions.

Abstract: A crankshaft 2 of an internal combustion engine, which is supported with freedom to rotate around an axis of rotation 3, can be connected by a first clutch 1 to a flywheel 4, which is also supported with freedom to rotate around the axis of rotation 3. In addition, the flywheel 4 can be connected by a second clutch 5 to a transmission shaft 6, also supported with freedom to rotate around the axis of rotation 3. The flywheel 4 is provided with at least one permanent magnet and thus forms the rotor 8 of a crankshaft starter-generator. The pole fields of the permanent magnets can be moved past the stator coil of a stator 9 of the crankshaft starter-generator, this coil being mounted on a stationary component. Each of the first and the second clutches 1, 5 has its own separately operated actuating means and can be engaged and disengaged either independently of each other or in common.

Abstract: A dual clutch arrangement including two clutch areas, each with a pressure plate connected to a housing arrangement for rotation in common around an axis of rotation (A) and which can be shifted in the axial direction with respect to the housing; and a clutch disk, the friction surface areas of which can be clamped between the respective pressure plate and an opposing support arrangement. Each of the clutch disks is designed to be connected nonrotatably to a different power takeoff element. In addition a clutch cooling arrangement, through which a coolant can flow, is installed adjacent to the clutch areas.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled fluid friction coupling is actuated by a flow of viscous fluid flowing into or out of shearing surface gaps disposed therein. An, the actuating pin is movable in a direction parallel to a surface of a partition. A swing-type valve lever is in contact with the actuating pin near a root end of the valve lever, and a swing end of the valve lever is arranged slidably movable while in contact with a surface of the partition having a valve opening therein. In response to a deformation of the temperature sensitive element caused by a change of air temperature, the actuating pin moves in a direction parallel to the surface of the partition, and then the swing end of the valve lever moves so as to open and close the valve opening. Thus, the fluid flow from a reservoir chamber to a torque transmitting chamber is controlled.

Abstract: A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force. Pressure balance springs oppose a primary clutch spring engaging force. The compression distance of the pressure balance springs is controlled to achieve an effective clutch engaging force that accommodates varying operating torque requirements.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch for motorcycles employs a cam-actuating mechanism having multiple rows of centrifugal force-responsive cam members of a selected density and size to force a series of clutch plates into clutching engagement over the shortest possible distance and least possible speed of rotation while assuring ease of positive engagement of the clutch members in response slight increases in speed of rotation. The cam-actuating mechanism can be employed with a manual override mechanism to manually control locking and release of the clutch members as well as utilizing a torque limiter to absorb shock loads without unduly increasing the size of the clutch so that it will readily fit into the space occupied by existing or standard clutch mechanisms.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism 20 is provided for a motor 10. The motor has a shaft 12, a worm 14 associated with the shaft, a gear 16 engaged by the worm, and a friction surface 27. The clutch mechanism 20 includes a pressure plate 22 mounted for movement with respect to the shaft toward and away from the friction surface 27. A spring 26 is constructed and arranged to bias the pressure plate towards the friction surface. A stop 30 is constructed and arranged to limit movement of the pressure plate in a direction away from the friction surface. Whereby, under a back drive condition of the motor when the motor is not energized and the gear is moved by an externally applied torque causing an axial force to be exerted on the worm inducing an axial and an angular movement to the shaft, the pressure plate is constructed and arranged to move towards and engage the friction surface thereby impeding rotation of the shaft.

Abstract: A material deflector plate system adapted for mounting below the forwardly declining surface of a material-guiding discharge chute includes a base frame for mounting rearwardly of the discharge edge of the declining surface and a deflector-plate support structure reciprocably depending from the base frame for reciprocation between rearwardmost and forwardmost positions. Hingedly depending from the support structure are alternatively collapsible and deployable first and second deflector plate sets. The system can alternatively assume storage and operative attitudes. A storage attitude is one in which the deflector plate sets are collapsed and the support structure is disposed sufficiently rearwardly with respect to the base frame that at least a majority of the length of the collapsed deflector plate sets is disposed rearwardly of the chute discharge edge.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a slide for a gravity-fed sorting machine. An optimum gravity slide configuration comprises one or more channels, with or without dividing ribs, and a product guide. The product guide has support tabs integral to or otherwise extending from its perimeter. Those tabs allow the product guide to be supported along it perimeter by brackets while retaining certain degrees of freedom regarding its ability to move. Specifically, the tabs rest in notches in the underlying support brackets that allow the product guide to be lifted up, thus permitting a potential obstruction to pass. Additionally, the brackets themselves are adjustably mounted to the sides of the slide. That allows the product guide's height above the channel bottom or dividing ribs to be varied to provide a clearance to best accommodate the particular product being sorted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transport devices for use with transport guides in conveyor systems. The transport device includes a transport guide stabilizer. The invention further relates to a conveyor assembly including a plurality of transport devices, each of which includes a transport guide stabilizer. The present invention increases the stability of transport guides in conveyor systems and enhances conveyance operations.

Abstract: A molded plastics bearing housing for receiving a roller bearing which is press-fitted into and end of a conveyor roller tube is disclosed. The body portion of the housing extends radially inward as neck portion terminates in two rims, one rim sealing against the shaft supporting the conveyor roller and the other sealing against an inner race of the bearing. Both sealing rims are curved in section so as to make low angles with the roller shaft and bearing. The flexibility of this sealing arrangement absorbs axial movements between the conveyor shaft and the roller.

Abstract: A pallet and conveyor system for loading pallets onto a transport vehicle is described. The conveyor system has a first and a second conveyor which positions the pallets between the conveyors and maintains the pallets in upright orientation. The conveyor defines an upper conveyance track and a lower conveyance track which may be placed on the bed of a transport truck. The pallets maintained in the conveyor system are easily loadable on the truck and can be captured without operator lifting by the conveyor system. The pallets may be forked from any direction and provide a stabilization device for maintaining the cargo within the pallets.

Abstract: A support construction for an escalator or moving walkway comprises at least one framework element integrally constructed as a flat, non-profiled, cut plate. Multiple framework elements can be assembled into a unitary support construction. By virtue of the simple structure of the support construction. Wherein little welding work is needed, production time for the support construction is substantially reduced over conventional constructions.

Abstract: A positive displacement sorter apparatus and method includes providing a plurality of slats being interconnected in an endless web, an upper run of the web defining a conveying surface, and a plurality of pusher shoes gliding along at least some of the slats to laterally displace articles on the conveying surface. A linear motor system is provided to propel the web and includes a plurality of linear motor secondaries at the slats and at least one primary for propelling the secondaries. A control system controls the primaries.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for receiving parts traveling at a first speed through a receiving zone and applying the parts onto a carrier traveling at a second speed through an application zone. Transferring devices transport the parts between the zones. The transferring devices are coupled to programmable servo motors capable of varying the speed of the transferring devices to accommodate the receiving and application processes. The receiving and application operations may be performed at matched or mismatched surface speeds. The parts to be received and applied may be formed by a rotating knife, which may vary in speed. Adhesive may be used to hold the parts on the carrier web. In some embodiments, the transferring devices transfer the parts to a bonding anvil roll and the parts and a carrier web are compressed between the bonding anvil roll and a bonding pattern roll to bond the parts to the carrier web.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus suitable for driving a number of carriers in such a manner that the front end of each carrier thrusts the rear end of the preceding carrier is provided. The conveying apparatus comprises a guide rail and carriers. The rail includes a U-turn path section. Each carrier includes a load bar assembly including at least three load bars connected end-to-end by vertical pivot shafts in such a manner that the bars can pivot horizontally relative to each other. Each carrier also includes a load support supported by the associated middle load bar. Each carrier further includes a front trolley supporting at least the front end load bar and a rear trolley supporting at least the rear end load bar. The trolleys are supported movably on and guided by the guide rail. The trolleys are fixed to and in parallel with the end load bars.

Abstract: An overhead conveyor in which a pair of front hanger arms (2a, 2a) for loading the bottom of a front part of a vehicle body and a pair of rear hanger arms (2b, 2b) for loading the bottom of a rear part of a vehicle body are arranged at a hanger body (2d) which moves along with a running rail established in the ceiling. The pair of front hanger arms (2a, 2a) and the pair of rear hanger arms 2b, 2b are movably attached to the hanger body 2d, the hanger body 2d having an engaging groove (13) for engaging the movably attached pair of hanger arms at each engaging position of the vehicle body through each an engaging lever (14), having an actuator (16) to control the engaging-and-disengaging movement of the engaging lever.

Abstract: A retaining device (10) for a conveyor belt assembly (12) which includes a clamping means (14) for clamping a conveyor belt (36) of the conveyor belt assembly, and a biasing means (38,40) for displacing the clamping means between an inoperative condition and an operative retaining condition wherein the clamping means clamps a part of the belt to tension a material carrying portion of the belt in the event of a loss of tension in the belt.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for transfer of various objects along a multi-level conveyor in a number of pallets, which are transported between levels by two elevators simultaneously going up or down on each end of the conveyor. Since there are two elevators and several conveying levels, it is possible to change the path of movement of pallets along the conveyor, thus, providing control over the path and number of cycles the objects spend on the conveyor. Hence, such configuration allows to change position of one pallet relative to another. Present invention significantly minimizes the size of conveyor systems as well as it allows to manipulate the amount of time each pallet spends inside the system. Furthermore, since each pallet moves one step at a time different technological processes (i.e. loading/unloading, testing, measuring etc.) can be done with products when pallets are stationary.

Abstract: The invention is particularly useful for accumulation conveyors. An assembly located beneath its corresponding zone of item transporting rollers activates the item transporting rollers by lifting the accumulator's narrow belt to engage the underneath side of the item transporting rollers. Electric actuation rather than the traditional pneumatic actuation activates the assembly's vertical movement toward its corresponding zone of item transporting rollers. Whether activated or not, the assembly's rack journals a plurality of pressure rollers that remain contiguous with the narrow belt. Centering of the sideways movement of the narrow belt as the belt travels about the rack is associated with either a pivoting tracking roller journaled in the rack or a flanged pressure roller or rollers channel in the rack. A constant force takeup can be supplied to the belt.

Abstract: An edge module for a modular plastic conveyor belt providing a self-closing retention system for retaining headless hinge rods in modular plastic conveyor belts. The edge module has a chamber in an outer edge portion of the module that slidably receives a rod retention member, such as a plug. The plug slides along the chamber from a closed position occluding a hinge rod passageway through interleaved hinges of consecutive rows of belt modules to an open, unoccluding position. A spring in the chamber urges the plug back toward the closed position. The plug is moved to the open position in two ways: by the force of a hinge rod against an oblique face during insertion of the rod into a belt; or manually by a tool engaging an easily accessible indentation in the plug.

Abstract: For the realization of a molded link (11) for a conveyor chain of the type individualizing a conveyance plane below which is a joint body from which guiding tabs project laterally and parallel to the conveyance plane a mold (10) comprising a molding chamber (17) individualizing the conveyance plane, the joint body and the link guiding tabs is proposed. Sliding boxes (18, 19) with ends which mold cavities (16) in the lower face of the link conveyance plane enter into the molding chamber (17).

Abstract: A security sleeve for merchandise storage containers includes a frame that defines a storage compartment. The frame defines an insertion opening through which the merchandise is loaded into the storage compartment. The frame may be configured to hold any of a variety of merchandise packages including various items of recorded media such as video cassettes, CDs, and DVDs. The sleeve includes at least one locking member that blocks a portion of the insertion opening to prevent the merchandise from being removed from the storage compartment until the frame is destroyed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multipurpose containers in which a variety of items can be stored, such as eyeglasses writing instruments, pills, medicines, thermometers, rulers, note pads, to name a few of the nearly limitless number of items that can be stored. The containers may be provided with writing implements or gauges to measure a parameter, such as a timepiece, or a computational device, such as a calculator.

Abstract: A freestanding coin holder capable of displaying a coin such that all sides, namely the front, back, and circumferential edge are viewable. First and second panel members are connected in opposing face-to-face relation such that a coin may be received in a generally cylindrical and laterally projecting coin-receiving chamber defined by optically transparent portions so that the front and back of the coin (e.g. heads side and tails side) as well as the circumferential edge of the coin are clearly visible. A base functions as a stand thereby allowing the coin holder to be disposed in a vertically free-standing manner.

Abstract: A wrap around carrier for carrying bottle with a petaloid base having heel assemblies that have hinge doors with a vertical cut line in the bottom of each hinge with a horizontal cut line at the top of each cut line that extends inwardly towards the heel aperture formed by the door. This carton has a second cut line that is either at the bottom of the vertical cut line in each hinge or near the center of the door. None of these cut lines extend into the heel aperture. This combination of cut lines facilitates the control tearing of the cut line at the top of the vertical cut line into the heel aperture.

Abstract: A bottle adapter includes a connector having a containment region for holding a composition and an internal threaded portion that engages threads on a bottle neck and has an opening in fluid communication with the containment region. An upper end of the connector has an aperture that is in fluid communication with the containment region. The adapter also includes a first seal for sealing an opening in the threaded portion and a second seal for sealing the aperture. In use a removal of the first seal permits fluid communication between the containment region and fluid in the bottle, permitting the formation of a mixture. A removal of the second seal permits the mixture to be dispensed. Methods for storing a composition for subsequent mixing with a fluid and for delivering a mixture of a composition and a fluid are also addressed.

Abstract: The combination package or carrier for an optical disc comprising; a lower layer of flexible plastic material, an optical disc positioned on the lower layer and an upper layer sealed about the optical disc to the lower layer; an adhesive on an outer surface of the lower layer and a substrate, the package being fixed to the substrate with the adhesive.

Abstract: In a fastener driving tool, a carrier for holding a plurality of fasteners comprises a plurality of sleeves, each sleeve holding an associated fastener. Each sleeve has a body with an axis and a bore, the bore extending axially through the body and the bore being for receiving the associated fastener. A set of compressible ribs is also included within the bore of the sleeve for gripping a shank of the associated fastener so that the associated fastener is positioned substantially in the axial direction of the sleeve when the fastener is driven. Each rib has a curved portion that is concave with respect to the bore.

Abstract: An industrial reel wrap is designed for wrapping an industrial reel having a central spool and a pair of end plates connected thereto. The reel wrap includes a central portion that is spannable across a distance between the end plates of the reel. The reel wrap additionally includes first and second side portions that are coupled to the central portion. The first and second side portions each include a number of tabs along the length of the reel wrap. The tabs are securable to the exterior surface of each the end plates, the first and last of the tabs are preferably overlapped to completely enclose the industrial reel. The tabs are separated from the central portion by a double crease seam to enable easier folding of the tabs. The reel wrap may be scored to enable compact folding for shipment.

Abstract: A container has article-holding cells, holding articles, each cell being closed along a top wall, a bottom wall, and one or more longitudinal closure side walls, as well as having one or more open sides. The cells pivot with respect to each other, on hinges. The containers have an enclosing configuration, and an open configuration, preferably a plurality of potential open configurations. In open configurations, closure side walls can have free edges adjacent each other, or closure side walls bearing free edges are adjacent each other, or open side walls provide access to contained articles about substantially a full circle about the longitudinal axis of the container, or the container exposes more than 180 degrees of open wall, and/or article holders hold the articles against unintended falling out at any orientation of the container.

Abstract: A cardboard/paperboard box for cereal, a child's toy, etc., that includes an integral removable tattoo, gemstone applique or other body art for promotional purposes (i.e. a premium play element or “gift with purchase”), is herein disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the integral tattoo is formed on a multi-layer paper backing that is attached to the cardboard/paperboard box by a special pressure sensitive adhesive. The tattoo also includes a water soluble slip layer, a waterproof film coating, and an offset printed design such as a children's cartoon character, all carried on the backing.

Abstract: A serving tray includes a holding portion, and handles at two sides of the holding portion; the holding portion has trenches formed on an upper side, recesses formed on a bottom, a through hole, upper flow passages formed on the upper side, and lower flow passages formed on the bottom; the handles have second recesses formed thereon. Slip-prevention rubber sheets are attached to the trenches and the recesses by means of injecting melted rubber into a mold used for making the holding portion and the handles via the through hole for the melted rubber to be applied over the trenches, and the recesses via the upper and the lower flow passages.

Abstract: A kit is disclosed which includes a blister tray and a package for a small device insertable within the blister tray. The blister tray has at least one medical device contained therein. The package includes a pair of end flaps engageable with the medical device such that the medical device, contained within the blister tray, inhibits the removal of the package from the blister tray. A plurality of openings is provided in the package and cooperates with each other to form a receptacle for a medical device, such as a vessel inverter.

Abstract: A cosmetic holder is a band made of cloth, such as elastic, with a plurality of loops sized for holding and securing the cosmetic items such that a user may quickly locate, remove from the holder, use, and return to the holder a desired cosmetic item. The size of the loops is dependent on which cosmetic items are to be stored and organized. The cosmetic items ideally include a cap and a body, and the loops are sized for securing the cap. The cosmetic holder may include a covering that covers the lateral portions of the band and may cover the portion of the loops through which the cosmetic item extends to permit insertion of the cosmetic items to a proper extent. The surface or covering of the cosmetic holder may include information or aesthetic decoration. A clip may be included for securing the cosmetic holder.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for packaging, displaying by hanging or standing, and storing of electronic products, especially of car phone chargers. The method and apparatus for packaging a product for display, such as a retail sales display, involves an anterior packaging member and a posterior packaging member, the anterior and the posterior packaging members being mounted together, such as by seam-mounting, in a fitted flange configuration. The anterior and the posterior packaging members each have a complementary contour for accommodating the product. The product may be a car phone charger, especially for a car phone charger having a retractable wire.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing high-purity standard particles produces nanometer-sized high-purity standard particles of monodispersive uniform structure efficiently, with the abatement of contamination and damage. The apparatus includes a particle generation chamber, a particle classification chamber and a particle collecting chamber. The particle generation chamber excites a semiconductor target with pulse laser beam under a low-pressure rare gas ambient so as to detach and eject materials from the target into the ambient gas, in which those materials are condensed and grow into high-purity particles. The particle classification chamber subjects the high-purity particles as generated to classification, and the particles collecting chamber collects high-purity standard particles as classified onto a substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for cleaning wood-containing material, comprising the following features: with a feeding zone; with a pre-sifter station with a magnetic separator comprising a magnetic roller; with a wind sifter as a separator of heavy materials which is situated underneath the magnetic roller; with an air system for sifting the flow of material with the following arrangement: an upper deflection conduit section for deflecting the material flow from the horizontal downwardly is guided about the magnetic roller; a drop section is connected to the upper deflection conduit section; a lower deflection conduit is connected to the lower end of the drop section; the lower zone of the drop section comprises a separator for heavy materials; an air conduit for holding back material opens into the lower part of the drop section; a movable baffle wall with swiveling flaps or air nozzles for ejecting NF materials is provided in the drop section.

Abstract: A reflux classifier for segregating particles by size or density using a fluidized bed in a chamber. Arrays of inclined plates form lamellae and divide the chamber into zones into which particles of predetermined size or density migrate. Particle differentiation is controlled by plate length, inclination and spacing in each array, combined with fluidization rate.

Abstract: A rotatively oscillating separator comprising separating vessels 4 each having cone-shaped separating plate 5 disposed in the vessel, and drive means 6 for rotatively oscillating said separating vessels 4, mixed rice consisting of unhulled rice and unpolished rice being fed onto the separating plates in the separating vessels at a given location to separate the unhulled rice and the unpolished rice from each other, the unpolished rice being discharged through raised peripheral portions of the vessels, and the unhulled rice being discharged through the central bottoms of the separating vessels.

Abstract: A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.

Abstract: A ramped latch closure system for securing a gate frame to a stationary frame assembly. The system includes a sill bracket and a pin assembly. The sill bracket includes a pin receptacle having an opening disposed at a first elevation for vertically receiving a pin, a first ramp extending from a second elevation to a third elevation, and a second ramp extending from a fourth elevation to a fifth elevation. The first ramp is vertically inclined toward the pin receptacle for gradually guiding a pin theretoward. At least one of the fourth and fifth elevations is separated from the first elevation in one vertical direction and the third elevation is separated from the first elevation in the opposite vertical direction. The pin assembly includes a pin and a spring for biasing the pin toward the pin receptacle.

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: A collision attenuating system for a moving vehicle including an energy-absorbing airbag assembly dimensioned and configured for attenuating the impact between the moving vehicle and a pedestrian or an impacted vehicle located in or crossing the path of the moving vehicle as the pedestrian or impacted vehicle impacts against the airbag assembly, a mounting bracket dimensioned and configured for being affixed to the moving vehicle, an engagement bracket affixed to the airbag assembly and engagable with the mounting bracket, and a quick-release fastener for removably engaging the engagement bracket to the mounting bracket for removably mounting the airbag assembly to the moving vehicle. The airbag assembly includes an airbag and an assembly frame supporting the airbag, a speed sensor for determining the speed of the vehicle, and a pressure regulator for controlling a pressure function of the airbag responsive to the speed sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser for feeding liquid to an infant. The dispenser may be comprised of a generally circular continuous ring container having an opening, outer diameter and inner bore, the inner bore being adapted for receiving a fluid. A nipple formed of compressible material, comprising a flexible tubular body having a tip end for insertion in the infant's mouth and a base end, the tip end having a nipple opening for flow of the liquid through the nipple from the container in response to the infant's sucking action on the tip end and base end being a radially enlarged flange for attaching nipple to opening of the container and a securing ring for attaching the nipple to the opening of the container. The dispenser may also have a stand or be self supporting.

Abstract: A handgrip formed in a wall of a plastics container, the wall having an interior, an interior surface, an exterior surface and a wall thickness and suitable for containing a carbonated beverage, including an integral structure formed of a central dome having a convex surface facing toward the adjacent said exterior surface and at least two concentric annular troughs, each having an annular concave surface facing the adjacent said exterior surface, an outer frustum interconnected with each trough and connecting rings, each of curved cross-section having an annular concave surface facing toward the interior, to join, integrally, the frustums to the next outer trough and the outermost frustum to the container wall surrounding the handgrip, the handgrip having a thickness approximately equal to the wall thickness, wherein the handgrip does not extend radially outwardly of the wall. An associated container, blow mold and method are also included.

Abstract: A garbage storage apparatus includes a bin, a cover and an air cleaner. The bin defines a space for storing garbage. The cover is for covering the bin. The air cleaner is communicated with the bin for cleaning air in the bin. The air cleaner may include a catalyst for processing the air. The catalyst may be an optical catalyst that is activated by light.

Abstract: A food serving system for simultaneously holding a food article and a beverage. The food serving system includes a tray assembly including a container that has an interior for carrying a beverage and a plate for carrying a food article. The plate is releasably coupled to the container. The plate includes a bottom wall that has a hole extending through the plate. In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom wall of the plate is removably inserted in the interior of the container for preventing the beverage in the interior of the container from escaping. The hole in the plate is in communication with the interior of the container. An end of a conduit is removably inserted in the hole in the plate for transporting the beverage in the interior of the container through the hole in the plate.

Abstract: A fuel cap 10 comprises a casing body 20, a handle mechanism 40, a clutch mechanism 60, and a torque mechanism 80. The clutch mechanism 60 comprises a clutch switch 61 in the form of a cantilever which is pushed during the installation operation, and a one-way clutch unit. Squeezing an operating portion 47 and operating in the closing direction causes the clutch switch 61 to flex, maintaining a clutch arms 62 and clutch teeth 64 in the engaged state so that rotational torque is transmitted. The fuel cap 10 maintains a good seal even if the handle mechanism 40 should be subjected to external force, while at the same time providing superior ease of operation during installation and removal.