Abstract: A guide rail spacer is provided that can be adjusted among a plurality of predetermined fixed positions with respect to the guide rail which it supports. The can spacer can also be secured when not in use such that it does not interfere with conveyor line operations while remaining readily available for use.

Abstract: A packaging container is provided for a large-caliber cartridge having a thin-walled cartridge case and a projectile, whose projectile head projects out of the front of and is connected to the cartridge case. The packaging container has an outer container and an inner container, which receives the cartridge. To secure the projectile of the cartridge inside the packaging container, with respect to a possible displacement of the projectile toward the rear end of the container, the projectile head of the cartridge is disposed in the inner container in a frictional lockup. For this purpose, the inner container has a one-piece projectile-head shaped receptacle at the front, to which a first half-shell that partially surrounds the cartridge case is connected, and a second half-shell, that is hinged to the first half-shell and can be secured to it.

Abstract: A beverage container holder includes a box portion integrally divided into a plurality of compartments for each holding a beverage container therein, and two generally U-shaped handles integrally extended from two opposite sides of the box portion and provided at predetermined positions with complementary studs and sockets. Each of the two handles defines an opening between the handle and the box portion, and a suspender is integrally connected to two near middle points of the handle to extend across the opening. When a desired number of beverage containers are positioned in the compartments of the box portion and the two handles are turned upward with the complementary studs and sockets engaged with one another, the suspenders are brought toward the box portion to stably confine the beverage containers thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging system intended to simplify the usage of multiple medications stored separately and used together, thereby minimize the non-compliant use of the multiple medications. Generally, the separate medication components are contained in a plurality of compartments, which when a deforming force is applied are released into an outer containment pouch. The medication components can then be mixed together and dispensed from the outer pouch.

Abstract: A collection case combines a trading card with an actual piece of associated memorabilia to enhance its value. The collection case encapsulates the two items together in a protective plastic slab for safe keeping. The process results in a new collectable product of increased value.

Abstract: A hanger includes a first board, a second board foldable to the first board for retaining a tool between them and a locking device for locking the second board to the first board. The locking device includes a first flexible strip extending from the first or second board and a second flexible strip extending from the first or second board. A plurality of ratchets is formed on the first flexible strip. A sleeve is formed on the second flexible strip. A ratchet is formed on an internal face of the sleeve. The first flexible strip can be inserted in the sleeve so that one of the ratchets formed on the first flexible strip is engaged with the ratchet formed on the second flexible strip. The locking device includes two slots defined in the second or first board for receiving the first and second flexible strips. The first or second board defines at least one slot, and the second or first board includes at least one hook for insertion through the at least one slot for engagement with first or second board.

Abstract: A hardware packing case structure is provided. The front end of the packing case is designed to be an entrance, and areas of the left and right side-plates are different and the areas of the bottom and the covering plates are also different. Moreover, a position hole is set at the left side-plate for clamping the clamping apparatus at a side of the hardware so as to stably fix the hardware in the packing case, and therefore the hardware will not fall out easily. Furthermore, through an entrance at a front end of the packing case, the front end of the hardware will be exposed to show the appearance and type thereof for the buyer.

Abstract: A device for holding scalpels or other instruments is provided. The device includes a non-fixed sterile body having at least one instrument mounting station that includes a holding portion for releasably holding the proximal end of a surgical or medical instrument while allowing access to the proximal end for grasping and removal of the instrument from the device by a user. The device has a recessed area for receiving the distal end of the instrument to facilitate preventing of inadvertent contact of the distal end by the user while the instrument is held by the device.

Abstract: A cosmetic container (10) comprises a housing assembly (1, 3, 4, 7, 9) with an annular projection (8) and a cap assembly (11, 12) with an inner cap member (12) engageable with the annular projection. The inner cap member has a wall portion (15) between upper and lower annular external swells (16, 17), which is deformed to provide air-tight engagement with the annular projection in a capped condition. The lower swell (16) comprises a plurality of spaced segmental annular projections (161) formed substantially around the outer surface of the inner cap member and one or more of dotty projections (162) positioned substantially within each space between adjacent two of the segmental annular projections. The lower swell acts as a first stopper for preventing removal of the cap assembly from the housing assembly, whereas the upper swell acts as a second stopper for preventing excessive insertion of the housing assembly into the cap assembly.

Abstract: A barrier envelope for reusable photo-stimulable phosphor imaging plates, particularly for digital dental imaging comprised of a plastic transparent film and a plastic opaque film sealed to each other about three sides thereof defining a chamber for an imaging plate and wherein a free side of each film is formed with a flap and one flap is coated with an adhesive medium protected by a peel strip and wherein a “Y” shaped notch is provided on a side of the barrier envelope adjacent to the free side of each film the barrier envelope to facilitate tearing open of the barrier envelope in a removal procedure and transport of an exposed imaging plate to an optical scanning assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is a container system that is adapted to be accessed by horse mounted users. The container system finds particular application in storing equestrian implements, such as riding crops. The container is mounted at an elevated height upon a fence and additionally includes rounded forward faces. Thus, the container is easy to access by riders and presents less of a danger to the horse and its rider. Furthermore, the container is advantageously formed from a weather resistant plastic material.

Abstract: A first-aid device for motor vehicles which has an elastic unrollable mat which is used as a carrier for items of first-aid equipment and has an essentially rectangular shape. In order to use existing storage space effectively and, in particular, to obtain a compact structural shape, the mat has a fastener on two longitudinal edges, so that it can be folded-up to form a flexible container. In the process, the fastener connects the longitudinal edges of the mat to form a stable, cylindrical container.

Abstract: In a welding wire container, an inner cylinder is inserted inside a bottomed outer cylinder, a pedestal is disposed at a bottom of the inner cylinder, and a bag formed by a resin film is disposed between the outer and inner cylinders. A welding wire is received around an axis of the inner cylinder while being dropped in a coiled state. An upper end portion of the resin film bag is closed to seal the welding wire together with the inner cylinder within the bag. When the container is lifted by grasping holder portions, the weight of the welding wire is borne by means of a belt, whereby the container can be transported easily. Further, the welding wire container has a cap which has been subjected to machining for opening the cap. With this welding wire container, the recovery cost is low or it is possible to eliminate the need of recovery, and the entry of water and moisture from the outside can be prevented, thus permitting a long-term storage of the welding wire.

Abstract: A packaging container for electronic components, particularly integrated circuits, which includes a tray into which the integrated circuits can be secured, a tray cover which is secured onto the tray, wherein the tray cover is composed of a plastic material, a desiccating material and an electrostatic dissipating product. The tray cover may further include a humidity indicating system incorporated into the tray cover. The packaging container may also be placed within a water and moisture-proof barrier bag for shipment purposes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an impactor with a cooled impaction plate capable of efficiently separating aerosols by cooling the impaction plate below a temperature of fluid inflowing into the impactor and a method for classifying and collecting the aerosols using the same. The impactor with a cooled impaction plate according to the present invention comprises: an accelerating nozzle for accelerating movement of the aerosols; an impaction plate for changing the flowing direction of the aerosols by means of impacting the aerosols exhausted from the accelerating nozzle, and for collecting the aerosols which are out of the flowing path of the aerosols and have larger inertia than critical value, wherein the impaction plate is installed apart from an outlet of the accelerating nozzle; and cooling means for cooling the impaction plate below a temperature of fluid inflowing into the impactor, wherein the cooling means is fixedly installed at the impaction plate.

Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of non-sulfur containing compounds as collectors in the froth flotation of certain mineral sulfide and metallic compounds. These non-sulfur-containing compounds may be from natural sources, such as vegetable oils, or synthesized commercial sources. These non-sulfide collectors can be used singularly, in combinations, and in mixtures with known commercial sulfur containing collectors. These non-sulfur-containing collectors are compatible with common frothers.

Abstract: A mill classifier, particularly a roller mill classifier, has a strip rotor and a concentrically arranged guide vane ring with flow-optimized guide vanes and flow channels for a parallel incoming and outgoing flow without constriction or with widening and a diffuser effect. The flow-optimized guide vanes with an incident flow tube with vertical rotation axis and at least one guide plate are arranged adjustably for a tangential to radial incident flow of the strip rotor.

Abstract: A mobile gravel sorter, which is arranged to move in a direction of travel along a road, comprising a gathering unit which is arranged to gather up granular material from a roadway as the gravel sorter moves in the direction of travel, a sorting unit (30) for sorting and supplying to the roadway the amount of the material that is smaller than a given grain size, and a collecting unit for collecting material exceeding said given grain size.

Abstract: A vibratory screening machine having a single vibratory motor mounted on its inner resiliently mounted frame by motor mounting structures at its ends, each motor mounting structure consisting of a combination of a fist bracket carrying a directionally stiff bushing with the fist bracket being mounted in a motor mount bracket with the fist bracket having a first cutaway portion positioned within a second cutaway portion in a rib on the base of the motor mount bracket. The directional stiffness of each bushing is aligned with the center of rotation of the vibratory motor, and this will produce linear motion when the unbalance of the vibratory motor is in line with the center of rotation of the motor and the direction of the directional stiffness of the bushings.

Abstract: There is therefore provided devices that are used for straining liquid from solid food. Specifically, there is a food strainer that fits a multiple of pot and pan sizes and securely couples to those various size devices. There is a food strainer that provides for reduced exposure for the use to harmful steam during the act of straining food. There is a food strainer that provides for a more balanced handling of the heavy pot or pan during the act of straining.

Abstract: A clip is provided for mounting in a dishwasher rack to hold objects to be washed. The clip includes a base having opposite ends with an opening adjacent each end so that the clip can be mounted on at least a pair of rack tines. At least one resilient tab extends upwardly from the base and is adapted to retain a cup or other object in the rack. Mounting the clip on at least a pair of tines provides strength and stability for the clip.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises two gripping members, with a distance between them that is greater than the minimum width of the sportboard that is to be held therein, and lesser than the maximum width of the sportboard. A narrow part of the sportboard is placed between the two gripping members, and the sportboard is lowered until a wider part rests on the gripping member. The edges of the gripping members grip the board and hold it in the apparatus. The distance between the gripping member may be adjustable, to hold boards of different sizes. The apparatus may have a center member with gripping edges, which functions to divide in two the space between the gripping members so that a pair of skis can be held in the apparatus. The apparatus is particularly useful for the storage of snowboards and skis.

Abstract: A reclosable container, particularly for fluid products, comprising a hollow body for containing the product which has, in an upward region, a neck provided with a dispensing opening and closure means constituted by a grip portion which supports a closure for the opening, the closing means being rigidly coupled to the grip portion, and by at least one annular band which is substantially coaxial to the closure and is fixed to the grip portion along preset-fracture regions formed on its outer surface and is fitted so as to adhere to the neck.

Abstract: A bubble 6 formed in the wall 7 of a plastic container having, an interior surface 8, an exterior surface 9 and a wall thickness 29 and being suitable for containing a liquid under pressure e.g., a carbonated beverage, including an integral structure formed of a central dome 10 having a convex outer surface 11 facing toward the adjacent exterior surface 9 and connected with an annular trough 18 having an annular concave surface facing the adjacent the exterior surface 9, a frustum 20 interconnecting the trough 18 with the dome or an outer ring of curved cross-section, the outer ring having an annular concave surface facing toward the interior 14, integrally formed with the container wall 7 surrounding the bubble, the bubble having a thickness approximately equal to the wall thickness. An associated container, blow mold and method are also included.

Abstract: A ceiling fan box adapted to be mounted on a structural member, such as a ceiling joist, and adapted to provide a ceiling fan direct securement to the structural member. The ceiling box includes a body having a lower surface and a pair of spaced apart opposed side members defining a recess therebetween for receiving the structural member therein. An aperture formed through the lower surface for receiving a fastener therein for securement to the structural member for supporting the body thereon. A pair of spaced apart openings formed through the lower surface for receiving a respective pair of fan supporting fasteners therethrough for directly securing a fan to the structure member.

Abstract: A sidewards opening rain tight electrical enclosure including a box and a door pivotally and slidably mounted to the box by a hinge. The box has a front, a pair of side walls, and a top wall with a lip depending therefrom over, but slightly spaced away from, the front and the pair of side walls of the box so as to form a gap therebetween. The hinge allows the door to slide down relative to the box, pivot relative to the box onto the front of the box, and slide up relative to the box and be positioned in the gap for allowing the lip to prevent rain from entering behind the door. The box has a latch slidably mounted to the bottom wall thereof and extendable therefrom through the door so as to prevent the door from sliding back down relative to the box once closed.

Abstract: A minivan box liner comprising a molded bottom plate having a bottom lip of a predetermined height formed about a perimeter thereof; a continuous wall comprising a plurality of panels and a plurality of hinge portions therebetween for permitting bending of the continuous wall at these hinge portions for disposing the panels with relative angles therebetween, the continuous wall for being disposed adjacent the bottom lip for being biased thereby in an inward direction relative to an enclosure formed by the continuous wall and the molded bottom plate; and, a molded top for being disposed adjacent the continuous wall and at a location opposite the bottom plate in an approximately parallel relationship thereto, whereby the top, the continuous wall and the bottom plate when assembled form an enclosure therein allowing access within the enclosure is disclosed.

Abstract: A through hole (50) with an annular groove (52) provided about its periphery is formed in a resin case (10). The through hole (10) is covered with a water/oil-repellent film (40) comprising a porous film (44). The through hole (50) makes the resin case (10) gas-permeable, and the water/oil-replacement film (40) prevents entry of external water and oil, etc.

Abstract: A bucket has an upper opening and an interior cavity, a floor having a rear portion and a front portion within the body, and a handle extending upwardly from a first side the body. The handle has a gripping member and a pair of side portions that define a receiver opening, and the handle does not materially extend over the receiver opening. The body is eccentrically weighted by a weight member attached to the first side of the body so that the bucket is balanced when suspended by the handle.

Abstract: An easy-to-use automatic distributor machine (100) using rotary discs (103), of the type comprising a fixed structure (170) with at least one product-holding disc (103), rotating about its axis, and with at least one flap (150) for the collection of a product which has been selected. According to the invention, said machine (100) foresees at least one guide (120) for the sliding of a container (116), which collects the product selected near to the corresponding product-holding disc (103) and takes it into a collection position, accessible to the user opening the flap (150).

Abstract: A banknote cassette includes a generally rectangular casing for receiving and storing banknotes in a stacked manner. The case includes a foldable handle, movable from a storage position to a locked operating position with the handle maintaining the locked operating position. In a preferred aspect, the foldable handle includes two opposed handle segments which cooperate with each other during movement of the handle segments from the storage position to the operating position.

Abstract: A dual piston/poppet valve in a fuel dispenser works with a two-stage valve to help eliminate errors from an inferential flow meter. When the two-stage valve opens partially, a secondary fuel path is opened in the dual piston/poppet valve. A sensor detects the opening of the secondary fuel path and reports its opening to a control system. The two-stage valve opens fully and a primary fuel path is opened concurrently. During transaction completion, the two-stage valve partially closes, resulting in the closing of the primary fuel path. When the two-stage valve closes completely, the secondary fuel path closes. The sensor detects the closing of the secondary fuel path and reports the closing to the control system. Based on the outputs of the sensor, the control system accepts or declines input from a flow meter.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an improved bag-in-box apparatus for containing and dispensing liquids such as beverages. The interior surface of the bottom of the box (20) is preferably sloped downward toward the spout (12) of the bag (10) such that gravity helps feed the liquid toward the spout (12). In lieu of or in conjunction with slopes, the interior bottom surface of the box (120, 130, 150, 140, 160) may have terraces (34), curves (132, 134), corrugations (152), fan-like ridges (142), or beams (162). The present invention thereby reduces the amount of residual liquid as the liquid is withdrawn from the bag (10) without the need for an evacuation strip or a special slanted rack. Although the primary intended application of the present invention is in bag-in-box packages for containing and dispensing beverages, this invention may also be used to advantage in other liquid dispensing applications.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus being formed so as in use to provide a vortex motion in the mass of beverage flowing through the apparatus. In the vortexial flow, a low pressure area is produced at the center of the vortex so that the pressure in that region falls below equilibrium pressure and thus results in gas separating out from the liquid beverage. Since the gas breakout is achieved without the need for a flow restrictor, the pressure drop associated with these devices does not occur. Consequently, the beverage may enter the apparatus at a lower pressure. Moreover it has been found that a high quality head is formed on the draught beverage dispensed from the apparatus of the invention.

Abstract: A dispensing head for dispensing a product from a receptacle associated with an actuatable dispensing element. The dispensing head comprises a first element defining a channel passing through the first element, and a second element. The first element may be configured to be coupled to the actuatable dispensing element. The first element may further define at least one inner outlet orifice. The channel may be configured to pass product from the actuatable dispensing element to the at least one inner outlet orifice. The second element may define at least one dispensing orifice. The second element may be configured to be displaced relative to the first element from a first position, where actuation of the actuatable dispensing element is prevented and the dispensing orifice is closed by the first element, to a second position, where actuation of the actuatable dispensing element is allowed and the at least one dispensing orifice is at least partly open and communicates with the at least one inner outlet orifice.

Abstract: A liquid crystal dispensing apparatus includes a liquid crystal material container filled with liquid crystal material a gas supply at an upper portion of the liquid crystal material container for pressurizing the liquid crystal material with gas, a needle seat positioned at a lower portion of the liquid crystal material container and having a discharge hole for discharging the liquid crystal material of the liquid crystal material container, a needle having first and second ends positioned within the liquid crystal material container to be movable along upward and downward directions, a first spring positioned at a first end of the needle, a solenoid coil positioned at the upper portion of the liquid crystal material container, a magnetic bar positioned adjacent to the first end of the needle within the solenoid coil for moving the needle along the upward direction by generating a magnetic force when power is applied to the solenoid coil, a second spring positioned around the magnetic bar within the magnetic

Abstract: This device comprises a diaphragm valve consisting of a part forming the valve seat, in which a duct for the flow of the product contained in the container is formed, and of a diaphragm made of elastically deformable material closely fitted onto this part. According to the invention: the part has a conical or cylindro-conical overall shape and has a cross section which increases toward the orifice via which the product flows out of the valve; the diaphragm has a conical or cylindro-conical overall shape corresponding to that of the part, this shape being such that this diaphragm can be fitted closely onto or into this seat-forming part, and the diaphragm and the container comprise bearing part so as to hold the diaphragm in its position of close fitting onto or into the part.

Abstract: A through-flow closure for a receptacle of flowable material, the closure includes a body part having a charging aperture and a closure operating member for opening the closure device of a container. There is an annular gap between the edge of the aperture and the closure operating device. A stretchable annular sealing member attached to the body part. The sealing member seals the gap between the body part and the closure operating member when the receptacle and container are separated and forms a seal between the body part and the container when the receptacle and the container are moved together and prior to the closure operating member opening the closure device of the container.

Abstract: A portable kit for transporting and dispensing liquid concentrates for beverage mixing includes receptacles for liquid concentrate containers has locking mechanisms for sealing the containers while not in use, as well as, a removable drip tray with a removable grate.

Abstract: An article carrier is described. The article carrier comprises a pair of side rails, an extendable article carrier, and at least one cross rail. The pair of side rails are affixed to a vehicle roof The extendable article carrier is adjustably positioned between the pair of side rails from a stowed position on a vehicle roof, to an extended position from the vehicle roof, and to a deployed position about a rear hatch. The extendable article carrier includes a first and a second pair of slider rail sections that are intermediately connected by a first pair of hinges, respectively. The extendable article carrier includes a third pair of slider rail sections. The second pair of slider rails and the third pair of slider rail sections are intermediately connected by a second pair of hinges. The first, second, and third pair of slider rail sections slide about a channel that is integrally formed in each of the side rails.

Abstract: An aerodynamic container adapted for receipt around a front portion of a pair of skis or a front portion of a snowboard, when the equipment is mounted on a vehicle ski rack. The container provides improved aerodynamic airflow with reduced wind noise and buffeting. The container helps improve vehicle fuel efficiency substantially by reducing the incremental drag of a loaded ski rack by up to 50 percent, while protecting valuable alpine equipment form potential damage during transit. The container includes a hard plastic housing having a split first housing member and an identical split second housing member. A bottom portion of the first housing member is hinged to a bottom portion of the second housing member for opening to the inside of the housing members. Top portions of the two housing members are releasably attached using hand operated release latches. The latches are used for securing the two housing members around the skis or snowboard.

Abstract: The FTRD described comprises a removable cartridge body that contains a new load of staples and a new blade for use in the FTRD. The cartridge body can be removed and replaced with a new one once the staples have been used. Rotation of a main shaft by the physician causes the staples to be fired and the blade to be moved along a pre determined path to cut the stapled tissue. Tactile and audible feedback is given to the physician when the stapling phase is complete and the cutting phase is to begin.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting the oscillation amplitude of an oscillating object (3) includes an optical radiation source (9) and a detector (10) including first and second optical radiation sensing areas (24A, 24B) adjacent each other. The detector (10) and the optical radiation source (9) are adapted to be located opposite each other with the oscillating object (3) located between the source (9) and the detector (10) so that the object (3) blocks a portion of the sensing areas (24A, 24B) from receiving optical radiation from the source (9). A processor (18) coupled to the detector (10) receives first and second output signals representing the magnitude of optical radiation sensed by the first and second optical radiation sensing areas (24A, 24B), respectively. The processor (18) processes the first and second output signals to obtain an indication of the amplitude of oscillation of the object (3).

Abstract: Bond-wire cutting device for cutting off the part of a bond wire that extends beyond the bonding contact area after a bonded connection has been produced, with a knife that can be moved with a movement component perpendicular to the surface of a substrate and hence to the bonding contact area, wherein the knife is mounted so as to be yielding with respect to the movement component perpendicular to the substrate surface, so that the force acting on the cutting edge of the knife when the knife encounters the substrate is limited to a prespecified peak value.

Abstract: A solder machine that can automatically solder a fiber optic cable to a package. The solder machine includes a fixture for supporting the cable and the package. The machine has a gas heater that emits a heated inert gas. The gas heats at least a portion of the package to a soldering temperature. The machine also includes a solder dispenser that dispenses solder into the heated package. The solder attaches the fiber optic cable to the package. The inert gas prevents undesirable oxidation at the solder site. The use of an inert gas eliminates the need for solder flux. The heating, gassing and dispensing steps can be controlled by a computer to automate the entire process. The package and fiber optic cable can be supported by a pallet that is loaded and then unloaded from the machine to further improve the ease of operation and decrease the cost associated with the solder process.

Abstract: Methods are provided for hermetically sealing the reservoirs of microchip devices and for hermetically sealing the substrate assemblies in a hermetic packaging structure.

Abstract: A substrate (101) is coated with an aqueous solution of boehmite (AlO(OH)) which is an aluminum hydroxide to form a coating film (102), and the property of the coating film (102) is modified into &agr;-alumina, thereby joining the substrate (101) to a substrate (103).

Abstract: A method of forming bumps on the active surface of a silicon wafer. An under-ball metallic layer is formed over the active surface of the wafer. A plurality of first solder blocks is attached to the upper surface of the under-ball metallic layer. Each first solder block has an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of each first solder block bonds with the under-ball metallic layer. The upper surfaces of the first solder blocks are planarized. A second solder block is attached to the upper surface of each first solder block and then a reflow operation is carried out.

Abstract: A method and system for rapid heat-sink soldering, having a workpiece gripper, an intense heat source, and an optional air-jet cooling system, is provided for soldering workpieces to substrates of dissimilar material composition. The workpiece gripper selectively positions the workpiece closely adjacent the substrate and continually removes excess heat from the workpiece, both during and after the application of heat to the workpiece. Upon termination of the heat application, air-jet cooling can be provided to the workpiece to quickly cool the terminal and the molten layer of solderable material.

Abstract: A turbine engine component includes a substrate and a wear coating on the substrate. The wear coating includes wear-resistant particles in a matrix phase, the wear-resistant particles being formed of chrome carbide or a cobalt alloy. Methods for forming a turbine engine component are also disclosed.