Abstract: A coating removal apparatus utilizing a common optics path to provide laser pulses to a coated surface and to direct a light illumination reflected from the coated surface to a photosensitive detector and analyzer. The apparatus is an integrated device including a laser source, a beam splitter, scanning optics, a waste removal apparatus, one or more light illuminators, a photosensitive detector, a comparator, and a control logic circuit. Alternatively, the laser source is external to the integrated device and a fiber optic cable is used to connect the laser source to the integrated device.

Abstract: A laser-based method of removing a target link structure of a circuit fabricated on a substrate includes generating a pulsed laser output at a pre-determined wavelength less than an absorption edge of the substrate. The laser output includes at least one pulse having a pulse duration in the range of about 10 picoseconds to less than 1 nanosecond, the pulse duration being within a thermal laser processing range. The method also includes delivering and focusing the laser output onto the target link structure. The focused laser output has sufficient power density at a location within the target structure to reduce the reflectivity of the target structure and efficiently couple the focused laser output into the target structure to remove the link without damaging the substrate.

Abstract: A laser-based method of removing a target link structure of a circuit fabricated on a substrate includes generating a pulsed laser output at a pre-determined wavelength less than an absorption edge of the substrate. The laser output includes at least one pulse having a pulse duration in the range of about 10 picoseconds to less than 1 nanosecond, the pulse duration being within a thermal laser processing range. The method also includes delivering and focusing the laser output onto the target link structure. The focused laser output has sufficient power density at a location within the target structure to reduce the reflectivity of the target structure and efficiently couple the focused laser output into the target structure to remove the link without damaging the substrate.

Abstract: Methods for producing glass substrates having scribed edges with straight and smooth ends substantially free of edge protrusions, and microarray glass substrates produced thereby, are provided. In certain embodiments, at least one scribe line is scribed in glass using reduced laser power at the beginning and end of each scribe line relative to the laser power used to scribe the remaining portions of each respective scribe line. In other embodiments, a heat absorbing laser element is positioned adjacent the beginning and end of each scribe line. In all embodiments, the scribed glass is singulated to produce a plurality of scribed glass pieces, each having straight and smooth ends substantially free of edge protrusions. The scribed glass can be used as substrates for biopolymeric microarrays. Also provided are biopolymeric microarrays produced from the subject methods and kits which include the subject microarrays, as well as methods for using the same.

Abstract: A laser machining system includes a laser oscillator (1) for outputting a laser beam, a light guide (2) through which the laser beam passes, a circulation guide (8) connected to the light guide (2), a filter (7) serving as a gas recycling means, and a fan (6) serving as a light guide blower means. The gas in the light guide (2) is sucked into the circulation guide (8) by the blower fan (6), so that molecules energized highly by being irradiated with the laser beam strike a filter material of the filter (7) provided in the circulation guide (8), thereby to restore the gas molecules to the ground state before irradiation and recycle it. The recycled gas is returned to the light guide (2). As gas molecules absorbing the energy of the laser beam and becoming large in effect of scattering of the laser beam is removed from the light guide (2), dispersion of the laser beam (3) can be suppressed and stable laser machining performance can be obtained.

Abstract: An arc welding cable that is resistant to bending and twisting and can give a long life is provided. For this purpose, an arc welding cable (65) for supplying a welding current, a welding wire and a sealed gas from a wire feeding device (61) to a welding torch (64), has a passage (4) for the welding wire (2) and sealed gas is located at a center of the arc welding cable and a plurality of conductors (5) are arranged apart from one another on a circumference around the passage (4). The space between the plurality of conductor (5) may be filled with a cushion material such as cotton or elastic synthetic resin.

Abstract: A welding gun having a swivel coupling joining the posterior end of the gun to the handle thereby allowing the handle and gooseneck to be rotated without having to rotate the posterior end of the gun and the wire cable feed line, the swivel coupling providing a conduit for welding gun wires and hoses and limiting the rotational range of the handle, thereby reducing stress to the wires and hoses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat exchanger, particularly for a heating or air conditioning unit of a motor vehicle, comprising several flat pipes which are arranged parallel to each other and are penetrated by a heat-transmitting medium. An electrically operated heating element (114) which is mounted once the heat exchanger has been soldered is assigned to at least one part of the flat pipes as an additional heating device. Said heating element (114) is fixed to the heat exchanger by means of a holding element (115). The inventive heat exchanger is characterized by the fact that each heating element (114) is mounted in front of the corresponding flat pipe and parallel thereto by means of the holding element (125) which also runs parallel to the flat pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for heating a scented candle so as to release scent therefrom in the absence of an open flame. The device includes a housing for retaining the candle. The housing is fabricated from a material having a low thermal conductivity. The device further includes an electrical heater in thermal communication with the housing. The heater warms the candle, and the low thermal conductivity housing aids in retaining heat in the candle thereby causing scent to be released therefrom.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a very thin thermal interface material (TIM) is developed, which is composed of carbon nanotubes, silicon thermal grease, and chloroform. The carbon nanotubes and chloroform comprise the filler and the silicone thermal grease comprises the matrix.

Abstract: A lid for a vase including a plate having a top and a bottom extending about a longitudinal axis. An opening extends between the top and the bottom at the longitudinal axis. The lid includes a plurality of movable flaps positioned on the top over the opening. The flaps are movable between a closed position in which the flaps are immediately adjacent one another to limit ingress through the opening to an open position in which the flaps are positioned in the opening to allow an object such as a stem of an artificial flower arrangement to be positioned in the opening. A skirt extends from the bottom about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sealing foodstuff containers, in particular drink containers, comprising: a sealing element adapted to engage on a wall of a foodstuff container around a wall opening arranged in the wall, and an operating element adapted to co-act with the sealing element for displacing the sealing element between an opened position leaving the wall opening clear and a closed position sealing the wall opening. The invention also relates to a foodstuff container provided with such a device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container for fermented foods that temporarily gathers gas, generated by fermented foods contained in the container, and allows the gas to be discharged to the outside at an appropriate time. The fermented food container includes a container body having a plurality of locking protrusions provided around the container body. The fermented food container further includes an inner lid to close the open top of the container body, with an inner valve unit provided on the inner lid. The fermented food container further includes an outer lid coupled to the container body and spaced apart from the inner lid by a predetermined distance, thus defining a gas storage space between the inner lid and the outer lid, with an outer valve unit provided on the outer lid. The fermented food container further includes a plurality of locking flaps provided on at least one of the inner lid and the outer lid.

Abstract: The packaging (10) comprises a container (12) in the form of a cup which delimits an access opening (16) bordered by a peripheral band (20) for the fused bonding of a lid (14), and a lid (14) made of polymer for the initial sealing of the access opening (16), which lid (14) is maintained on the band (20) along a peripheral fused bond (22). The lid (14) comprises, away from the peripheral fused bond (20), in an area covering the access opening (16), a line (24) of weakening of the lid. The weakening line (24) and the fused bond (22) of the lid on the container (12) are such that the tear strength of the lid (14) along the weakening line (24) is lower than the tear strength of the fused bond (22).

Abstract: A container includes a base having both side and end walls connected thereto to form a body having an opening at the top closed by a removable lid. The walls are made of a double walled construction and include an outer panel and an inner panel. An inwardly recessed ledge is formed adjacent the top to receive and mate with a lower rim of the lid. At least one latch member is mounted completely within an upper portion of each of two opposed walls and is movable between a locked and an unlocked position to lock or unlock the lid on the body of the container.

Abstract: A garbage can includes a containing barrel, and an elastic securing ring; the containing barrel has an upper opening, and an annular groove on an inner side of an upper end; a garbage bag is held in the containing barrel; the securing ring is removably fitted onto the annular groove for pressing an upper end of the garbage bag against the groove such that the garbage bag is kept wide open and held in position, and such that no portion of the garbage bag can be exposed outside the barrel to spoil the look of the garbage can.

Abstract: A flexible check valve is introduced within a fluid path for leakage protection. The flexible check valve can be a duckbill/crossbill valve comprising multiple flexible members that restrict the flow of fluid in a tubular member. The flexible check valve is preferably used in conjunction with a drinking straw to prevent liquid from exiting a container such as a drink box. Preferably, the flexible check valve is a crossbill valve that is attached using an adapter. Liquid is designed to only flow through when an external compressive force (e.g. users fingers or lips) is applied to the valve. When force is no longer applied to the valve section, the valve returns to its normally closed position and fluid is wholly or substantially prevented from exiting.

Abstract: A device having a screen, like that of a strainer, used to provide protection to beverage cans internally. The safety screen is located inside the can, attached to the underside of a beverage can opening about its periphery. It is meant to protect the entry of foreign objects, such as bees or insects.

Abstract: A drinking flask includes a first compartment for storing a quantity of a first liquid for drinking. A second compartment of the flask stores a first complimentary food item, and a third compartment stores a second complimentary food item. A fourth compartment includes a drink opening. A one way valve fluidly couples the first compartment and the fourth compartment when pressure is applied to the flask to dispense a portion of the quantity of the first liquid into the fourth compartment for drinking by a user through the drink opening.

Abstract: A medical dispenser adapted to inform a user of when to take medication, detect when the user accesses the medication and inform the user of his/tiers compliance to a medication schedule. The dispenser may inform the user with differing manners of informing (sound, light, vibration, higher of lower frequency or intensity) depending on the users compliance. Blister cards for use in the dispenser may be coded in order to inform the dispenser of a medication schedule, a desired compliance level, etc. The user may himself code the blister card. The dispenser may hold a blister card or may be adapted for providing medical doses for inhalation or injection.

Abstract: A dispenser having a faceplate that can be removed and attached to the housing of the dispenser without the use of tools. The dispenser may have a track system. The track system may be positioned in or removed from the dispenser without the use of any tools. The dispenser, including the housing and/or the track system, may be curved. The faceplate may be angled away from the surface upon which the dispenser is positioned. The faceplate may also be curved away from the housing to form an interior surface in the faceplate. The interior may have features for desired dispensing characteristics.

Abstract: A holder with a plurality of pockets for displaying and dispensing, in one location, a variety of business cards. Particularly suitable for businesses in which a number of professional people share a common lobby or waiting room, the holder, when filled with their respective business cards, offers clients or patients a convenient way to keep in touch. It also can be used to advertise professional and other services in shopping malls, restaurants, supermarkets and the like. The holder comprises a frame with a shoulder which defines a generally rectangular opening. Mounted within the opening are rows of shallow pockets, each pocket being defined by an elongated transparent front panel, a back panel, and except for the lowermost pocket, a spacer. The spacers not only separate the front and back panel and are affixed thereto, but also forms the bottom of the individual pockets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage can dispenser for a refrigerator that includes a chute disposed within an interior portion of the refrigerator that is adapted to receive and hold a plurality of beverage cans in a side-by-side relationship for sequential discharge from a bottom end of the chute. The dispenser further includes a rotatable drum that has a trough portion adapted to receive a beverage can discharged from the bottom end of the chute and a barrel portion adapted to sealingly fill an opening provided through a door of the refrigerator when positioned adjacent thereto. The drum is rotatable from a first position where the barrel portion of the drum is adjacent to the opening provided through the door to a second position where the trough portion of the drum is adjacent to the opening through the door to permit removal of a beverage can from the trough.

Abstract: A dispensing system for feeding paste through a screen onto a workpiece monitors the position of a piston applying pressure to the paste with a linear variable differential transformer and sets limits on the slope of the piston displacement is a measure of the feed rate and the “spring back” of the piston when pressure is re- leased, as a measure of trapped air in the system.

Abstract: A cap device for bottles which contains an additive in an additive container thereof and discharges the additive from the additive container into a bottle according to a predetermined movement of a part of the cap device, thus introducing the additive into the bottle and thus mixing the additive with a bottled liquid to prepare a mixture and allowing a user to easily prepare the mixture just prior to consuming or using the mixture. The cap device has an actuating unit to actuate the additive container while movably supporting the additive container. The actuating unit includes a body provided on the cap body, with the additive container received in the body to be moved vertically relative to both the body and the cap body. At least one aim is coupled to the body, and a head is mounted on the body.

Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing a substance includes a container having a body defining therein a storage chamber for receiving and storing the substance. The container includes a head located at one end of the body and a first passageway that is in fluid communication with the storage chamber of the body and defines a flow path therebetween. The container also includes a pierceable wall located on an opposite side of the passageway relative to the storage chamber, and a first connecting portion for connecting another component thereto. The device also includes a one-way valve assembly that includes a valve body including a body base defining a second passageway and at least one piercing portion engageable with the pierceable wall of the container. The valve assembly includes a second connecting portion that is connectable to the first connecting portion of the container for fixedly securing the valve assembly to the container when the valve assembly and container are located in the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates, among other things, to a device for storing and dispensing viscous substances, which are to be mixed from at least two components for use, having a film-like carrier, for example, in which at least three or four depressions are formed, for example arranged next to one another in a row, which are open towards the top, at first, so that one of the components, in each instance, can be introduced from the top into one of two center depressions, in each instance, i.e. depressions that are adjacent and are arranged at essentially the same distance from a bending line, and afterwards, the two center depressions can be sealed with a cover film, towards the outside, forming a chamber, in each instance, in such a manner that between each center chamber and at least one adjacent outer depression, a connection channel that opens towards at least one outer depression when pressure is applied to the center chamber, in each instance, by way of a planned breakage point, remains.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of a first container and a second container to form a dispensing unit. The first and second containers each have a reservoir for a liquid substance and pump which is secured to the reservoir, can be actuated by hand and has a dispensing opening and a pump-actuating button for dispensing substance from the reservoir. The combination also comprises coupling means for coupling together the first and second containers in a position next to one another. The invention is characterized in that the coupling means comprise: one or more first coupling members, which are each arranged on the first container, and one or more second coupling means, which are each arranged on the second container and which can each be directly coupled to an associated first coupling member on the first container.

Abstract: A projecting portion is provided to a discharge chute, the projecting portion having a substantially horizontal slope portion and a step portion that is connected to an end portion of the slope portion and extends in a downward direction. Ice within an ice storage bin can thus be prevented from spilling out, even when ice becomes trapped between the door and the projecting portion.

Abstract: An easy and quantitative liquid dispenser is disclosed. The dispenser includes a regulator cock, an upper cover and a container. The container has a cylinder mounted on a bottom thereof, the cylinder is connected with the container, and a closure is mounted between the container and the cylinder. The upper cover has an outlet properly mounted thereon, a safety cover is connected to the upper cover through a rim of the upper cover and is covered on the outlet, and furthermore, a guiding pillar is downwardly extended from a bottom of the upper cover. The regulator cock is a plate which has a pillar extended from a bottom thereof, a circular prominence is mounted on a bottom end of the pillar, and a guiding hole is centrally penetrated through the pillar and the plate. After assembling the components above, the quantitative liquid dispenser according to the present invention can be formed so as to accurately measure and pour out the liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dosed dispensing of a fluid, comprising a lying rotatable dispensing tube which is connected to a drive and which has an inflow opening and an outflow opening at a distance therefrom in longitudinal direction of the tube. By rotating the dispensing tube the fluid is moved gradually from the inflow opening to the outflow opening, whereby a uniform dosing is achieved. The inflow opening can be formed in a side wall and the outflow opening in an end wall of the dispensing tube. The invention also relates to an installation for admixing a fluid to a product flow, comprising a conduit for the product flow and a dispensing device as described above connected thereto.

Abstract: A soap dispenser system includes a venturi suction tube having a soap supply bore intersecting the main through bore; a soap dispenser controlling dispensing of soap from a container; and a supply tube connecting the soap dispenser to the soap supply bore of the suction tube; the soap dispenser including an inner tube having fluidly connected with the supply tube, an outer tube movably mounted over the inner tube and connected with the container, the outer tube fluidly connected with soap from the container and adapted to be fluidly connected with the inlet of the inner tube, a spring applying pressure between the inner tube and the outer tube in a direction to move them apart, a valve permitting soap to enter the inlet of the inner tube only when the outer tube is moved toward the inner tube against the force of the biasing device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for discharging liquids such as vapocoolants in stream or mist form includes the use of a filter to remove contaminants from the liquid prior to dispensing through the nozzle opening. A streamlined flow of liquid is delivered to the nozzle to prevent after spray and the filter spaced from the nozzle to inhibit pulsation of the dispensed liquid stream. The filter and nozzle are provided as an assembly mounted in a passageway in the container actuator.

Abstract: A system for dispensing exact quantities of fluid into containers without dripping or foaming can be made from the combination of a controllable pump, a tube (preferably hydrophobic), and a nozzle usually made of elastomeric material with an orifice or slit such a duck bill valves commercially available. Forward pressure causes the slit to open, while elastic force causes it to close when pumping stops. An alternative embodiment is to use slits backed by small diameter screen to achieve a back pressure.

Abstract: An adapter is used to allow beer to be dispensed from a single keg to a plurality of containers simultaneously. The adapter includes a connector for attaching the adapter to the keg tap spout. It further includes a separator for dividing a fluid flow from the keg into a plurality of flows. A plurality of spigots are connected to the separator for controlling flows into the plurality of containers.

Abstract: A liquid to be sprayed and pressurized aerosol are placed in a canister. One end of a hose line is installed in the canister and the other end of the hose is connected to a spray valve which is contained within an actuator assembly. The spray valve is manually actuated by an actuator formed in the actuator assembly. A spray gun has an actuator which abuts against the actuator formed in the actuator assembly and when manually triggered actuates the spray valve to spray the liquid.

Abstract: A replaceable auger assembly includes a body having at least one material inlet defined therein and an auger disposed within the body. The auger includes a helical portion disposed about a shaft portion and a positive shutoff mechanism. The positive shutoff mechanism is configured to selectively close the material inlet.

Abstract: A food dispenser plunger system for providing efficient removal of the plunger for cleaning or repairs. The food dispenser plunger system includes an upper plunger removably connected to a lower plunger. The upper plunger includes a threaded shaft that threadably mates with a threaded aperture within the lower plunger. The upper plunger and the lower plunger are removed from the upper portion of the dispensing head.

Abstract: A dispenser device may include: a support having a feed orifice that can be supplied with fluid; and, a nozzle that has an orifice for passing the fluid, the nozzle being mounted so as to pivot on the support between at least: a closed position at which the nozzle closes the feed orifice of the support; a first dispensing position at which the feed orifice of the support communicates with an orifice of the nozzle; and, a second dispensing position, one of the feed orifice of the support and the orifice of the nozzle being provided with a flexible sealing lip that has an edge that is not entirely contained in a single plane and that is arranged to seal communication between the feed orifice of the support and the orifice of the nozzle at least in the first and second dispensing positions.

Abstract: A fitment for use with a flexible container having a lower fitment member with a fluid conducting opening in a top surface and an upper fitment member with an upper fitment opening in an upper fitment bottom surface where the fluid conducting opening and the upper fitment opening form a fluid passageway or conduit. A wall of the flexible container is compressibly held between the top surface of the lower fitment member and the upper fitment bottom surface. The fitment may also include one or more additional walls of one or more additional flexible containers forming a bag-in-a-bag structure.

Abstract: An ironing device capable of treating creases formed in a front top part of trousers by pressing the front top part of trousers using iron plates while longitudinally fixing the trousers. The ironing device has a body including a trouser fixing member formed below a front protrusion of an upper supporter and an iron plate, which is movable towards the trouser fixing member in such a manner that the iron plate makes contact with the trousers while applying steam or heat to the trousers so as to create clear creases in the front top part of the trousers, front and rear supporting members formed at both sides of the front protrusion, an arm including a vertical arm and a horizontal arm coupled to the vertical arm at a right angle and horizontally installed in the front and rear supporting members, and a pneumatic cylinder coupled perpendicularly to an end of the vertical arm and having a rod coupled perpendicularly to a bottom surface of the iron plate so as to move the iron plate in front and rear directions.

Abstract: A recyclable plastics material includes a polystyrene compatible label (10) which is attachable to an object, such as a hanger (1) which is also manufactured from a polystyrene or a polystyrene compatible material. The main rail hook (20) is also manufactured from a recyclable plastics material.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an attachment instrument allows several types of accessories to be attached to an inflatable case. Belt clips, hook and loop straps, lanyards, snap hooks, and the like can be attached to a utility clip, which in turn is attached to a belt, belt loop, or bicycle frame, for instance.

Abstract: A saddlebag mounting system for use with a motorcycle. The saddlebag mounting system comprising a saddlebag and a saddlebag frame fixedly attached to the saddlebag. The saddle bag frame includes a hook member that extends a distance from the saddlebag.

Abstract: The grocery grabber is completely revolutionary. Nothing even related has been invented or can be found in any cars.

Abstract: An adhesive tape holder includes a sucker unit, a link, a blade seat, a guide rack, a support rack, and a rotation wheel. Thus, the adhesive tape holder is attached on a plane rigidly and stably, thereby facilitating the user operating the adhesive tape holder so as to pull the adhesive tape outward easily and conveniently. In addition, the adhesive tape holder is available for a horizontal plane and a vertical plane, thereby facilitating the user operating the adhesive tape holder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved gift wrap storage and dispensing device, comprising a container and a lid, which are rotatable with respect to one another. Wrapping paper is stored on dowels within the container and is dispensed through openings in the side wall of the container. The wrapping paper is cut using a cutting device positioned on the outside wall of the container. Similarly, the lid contains a dispensing housing for storing rolls of tape, ribbon, etc., which can be dispensed through openings in the side wall of the lid and cut using a cutting device.

Abstract: A adjusting nut is arranged on a threaded spindle. The adjusting nut supports a first double arm lever unit with a first and a second arm. A second double arm lever unit is pivotally mounted at its first arm through a connecting strip to the second arm of the first double arm unit. The second arm of the second double arm unit is pivotally mounted through a control rod unit to a rocker. This rocker supports a upper feeding roller which co-operates with a lower feeding roller for a feeding of a strip shaped blank. The first arm of the first double arm unit supports a bolt which projects into a elongate hole of a eccentrically supported rod.

Abstract: A device in a finishing machine for paper is arranged to guide a paper web along a predetermined path. The traction device (2) engages a tail of the web or an auxiliary member (6) for transferring the tail of the web. The device has power transmission of its own by means of which is moves in relation to a guide (1) extending in the machine direction. The traction device moves in relation to the guide by friction contact of one or several drive wheels (3) with the guide (1). The friction contact plane of the guide (1) curves in directions perpendicular thereto in accordance with the travel path of the paper web.

Abstract: A driver guide for use with a fastener-driving tool has a first guide member mounted to the tool body of the fastener-driving tool. A mount device is coupled to the first guide member and serves to mount a second guide member to the first guide member. A fastener guide channel is defined between the first guide member and the second guide member. The mount device is operable in at least three different modes including a first, second, and third mode, while the mount device remains coupled to the first guide member. In the first mode, the second guide member can be fixed in position relative to the first guide member. In the second mode, the second guide member is movable relative to the first guide member within a limited range. In the third mode, the second guide member can be removed from the first guide member.