Abstract: A resistor heater includes an anode (10) arranged along one side and a cathode (20) arranged along the other side of a thin-line-shaped resistor (30). The anode (10) is connected to the resistor (30) at connections points (P2, P3) by a plurality of branches (13, 14) arranged at a certain interval along the resistor (30). The cathode (20) is connected to the resistor (30) at connection points (P1, P4) by branches (23, 24) arranged at a certain interval along the resistor (30). The connection points (P1, P4) are located at positions shifted from one another along the resistor (30). A portion (31) of the resistor (30) located between the connections points (P1, P2) and a portion (32) of the resistor (30) located between the connection points (P3, P4) function as effective regions of the resistor (30).

Abstract: A portable warming device for dry heating a towel. The portable warming device includes a heating arrangement that heats one or more surface of the portable warming device so as to heat a towel that is in contact with the one or more heated surfaces. The heating arrangement includes a controller to at least partially control the heating of the towel.

Abstract: The modular heated cover is disclosed with a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer, wherein the outer layers provide durable protection in an outdoor environment, an electrical heating element between the first and the second outer layers, the electrical heating element configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy, and a thermal insulation layer positioned above the active electrical heating element. Beneficially, such a device provides radiant heat, weather isolation, temperature insulation, and solar heat absorption efficiently and cost effectively. The modular heated cover quickly and efficiently removes ice, snow, and frost from surfaces, and penetrates soil and other material to thaw the material to a suitable depth. A plurality of modular heated covers can be connected on a single 120 Volt circuit protected by a 20 Amp breaker.

Abstract: The modular heated cover is disclosed with a first pliable outer layer and a second pliable outer layer, wherein the outer layers provide durable protection in an outdoor environment, an electrical heating element between the first and the second outer layers, the electrical heating element configured to convert electrical energy to heat energy, and a thermal insulation layer positioned above the active electrical heating element. Beneficially, such a device provides radiant heat, weather isolation, temperature insulation, and solar heat absorption efficiently and cost effectively. The modular heated cover quickly and efficiently removes ice, snow, and frost from surfaces, and penetrates soil and other material to thaw the material to a suitable depth. A plurality of modular heated covers can be connected on a single 120 Volt circuit or on a single 240 Volt circuit protected by a 20 Amp breaker.

Abstract: A metal sheathed heater includes a thermostat, a means for mounting the thermostat in a secure location, and a joint interconnecting the thermostat with a source of power and a lead wire of the metal sheathed heater. The joint is a type that is moisture and abrasion resistant, mechanically strong, and electrically insulating.

Abstract: A thermotherapy device is operated as an incubator or as an open care unit. The care unit has a bed for receiving newborns, which can be closed with a hood (3). At least one heat radiation source (4) is provided. The hood (3) is located between the bed and the heat radiation source (4) when the thermotherapy device is closed and the hood is at least partially transparent to the radiation originating from the heat radiation source (4). The device allows only a small temperature drop during the transfer from the open mode of operation into the closed mode of operation and vice versa.

Abstract: Electrically resistive heating element, with metal strip electrodes secured thereto, and with electrical wires secured to said metal strip electrodes, is encapsulated with thermoset molding compound.

Abstract: A welding electrode holder having a pair of jaws for gripping a welding electrode, includes an insulative tubular handle surrounding a proximal region of one of the jaws. An electrical connector, mounted to the distal end of a welding cable, is disposed within the handle for longitudinal movement relative to the proximal region of the jaw, between an advanced position for a mechanical and electrical engagement with the jaw, and a retracted position for separation and electrical isolation from the jaw. The connector is spring biased into the advanced position, and a latching mechanism is mounted to the handle for maintaining the connector retracted against the biasing force. In certain versions, the electrical connector is the proximal connector of a connector pair, and cooperates with a distal connector coupled integrally to the jaw.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electric range. The electric range comprises a circuit board provided with at least one semiconductor chip and adapted to control an electric current to be applied to an induction heating device, a heat sink to absorb heat of the semiconductor chip to discharge the heat to the outside, and at least one heat spread clip to fix the semiconductor chip to the heat sink to conduct the heat of the semiconductor chip to the heat sink.

Abstract: A method of welding plastic components using an induction weldable plastic material to a wall of a hollow plastic vessel entails providing a metal disk to a first plastic component, providing the first plastic component with a weldable plastic material, inserting the plastic component through a hole in a wall of the hollow plastic vessel, the inserting being from an exterior of the vessel to an interior of the vessel, positioning the first plastic component against or proximate an interior wall of the hollow plastic vessel, orienting an electro-magnet about the exterior of the vessel, orienting an induction coil about the electro-magnet such that the induction coil encircles the electromagnet; energizing the electro-magnet so that the metal disk of the first plastic component is secured against the wall of the vessel, and energizing the induction coil so that the induction weldable plastic material welds to the vessel wall.

Abstract: Bucket tip tenons requiring refurbishment are removed from the bucket tips by grinding. Groups of buckets are clamped on a rotatable table in positions adjacent an induction heating coil and a robotic welding arm, respectively. While one group is preheated, the other group of buckets is in a welding location, enabling the welding head on the robotic arm to sequentially apply weld buildup material to the bucket tips. After applying weld buildup material in multiple passes and sequentially to the bucket tips, the buckets are removed, stress-relieved and the weld buildup material machined to provide refurbished tenons. Upon removal of the buckets from the table, the table is rotated to locate the preheated buckets in welding locations and additional buckets are clamped to the table for preheating.

Abstract: A blanket system having a blanket with at least one strip of conductive fibers coupled to a power source for providing heat to vital aspects of a person. The blanket system may include a blanket with one or more conductive strips formed from metal coated filaments, such as silver coated filaments, for effectively converting electricity to heat and delivering that heat to a person suffering from hypothermia or other needs. The blanket may be coupled to a portable power source enabling the blanket system to be used by hikers, hunters, other outdoorsman, sports fans and by others in other applications. The metal coated filaments are capable of conducting electricity yet retain the flexibility of an uncoated filaments. Such filaments enable a blanket to be very flexible, launderable, and comfortable to a user.

Abstract: A carrier for a flat induction coil of an induction heating device has an upper supporting plate and a lower supporting plate. The plates are mechanically interconnected and form a narrow gap for the introduction of the induction coil formed by a single, continuous coil wire in several windings. As a result of the mutual spacing of the two supporting plates, the coil wire can be secured and is therefore fixed in position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microwave oven having a coffee maker with a structure wherein a user can easily clean a filter basket (420), the microwave oven includes a first housing (100) having a cooking chamber (110) being opened or closed by a door (130) and a component chamber (120) having components for irradiating microwave into the cooking chamber (110), a second housing (200) provided in the first housing (100) and having an open side, a water reservoir (300) provided in the second housing (200), a filter basket assembly (400) provided to be withdrawn from or inserted into the second housing (200) and separated from the water reservoir (300), a water supplying tube supplying water in the water reservoir (300) to the filter basket assembly (400), a heater for heating water flowing in the water supplying tube and a container (700) provided to be withdrawn from or inserted into the second housing (200) for receiving coffee dropped from the filter basket assembly (400).

Abstract: System for the heating and extraction of food products in automatic dispensing machines, for use in automatic dispensing machines for food products conserved on cold trays until their consumption and which also have means of heating the products based on a microwave oven, in such a manner that the system comprises means of handling the products in their heating and extraction phase, said means of handling being connected by a hatch (7) with a cubicle (4) for the housing of some storage trays (5) for the products.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to achieve a high frequency heating apparatus having a steam generating function that can implement simplification and miniaturization of the construction of a steam supply mechanism by omitting dedicated pump means for supplying water of a water tank.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing ceramic parts with a certain porosity by sintering using microwaves, the materials to be sintered being arranged in a vessel, wherein the microwaves introduce sintering energy into the materials to be sintered via electromagnetic waves in the range of vacuum wavelengths between 5 cm-20 cm in multimode having an electromagnetic power of up to one kilowatt, and besides being built from primary materials for the structure of the vessel, the vessel is built from a secondary material which comprises, in particular, a mixture of or mixed crystals of non-metallic, para-, ferro- or antiferromagnetic materials.

Abstract: A menu selection device for a cooking device is provided which is constructed such that a single display device may be divided into a menu guide unit and a menu selection unit. The menu guide unit is used to display a variety of menus, whereas the menu selection unit is constructed in the form of a touch screen which allows for selection of a particular menu from among the menus displayed on the menu guide unit. Use of a menu guide unit and a menu selection unit within a single display device makes a greater variety of cooking alternatives available to a user, while decreasing the size of the touch screen portion of the menu selection device and decreasing production costs.

Abstract: A device (22) for heating a food product (P). The device (22) including an oven enclosure (52) at lest one magnetron for emitting microwave energy and a microwave energy focusing device (68, 70, 72) associated with at least one magnetron (56, 58, 60, 62, 64 and 66) and adapted to focus microwave energy towards the food product. The magnetron(s) is/are disposed external the enclosure (52) and the microwave energy focusing device(s) is/are disposed internal the enclosure (52). Also disclosed is a food product support device (116) of a substantially truncated conical external shape with a first larger base surface (118) adapted to be positioned adjacent the base of the oven enclosure and a second smaller supporting surface (120) adapted to support a food product (P) in a position vertically displaced from the base of the oven enclosure for heating and a sloping side surface (122) extending between the base and support surfaces.

Abstract: A non-electric heated utensil device comprises a non-electric heat utensil body capable of receiving foods therein, in that user can eat the food in the utensil directly; a temperature sensor for measuring temperatures of the food in the non-electric heat utensil body or temperatures of the non-electric heat utensil body; a display device for displaying the temperatures from the temperature sensor; and a power supply. The non-electric heated utensil device may be beverage. The non-electric heat utensil body is one of a cup, a bowl, a bottle, a kettle, and a basin. Thereby a speech integrated circuit is installed in the display device for emitting a sound to inform the temperature value. Moreover, an alarm can be installed to the utensil to alert the user that the temperature is out of an acceptable range.

Abstract: A door structure of a microwave oven usable as a pizza oven, wherein a pan is coupled to an inner surface of the door such that the pan is integral with the door, and a handle is mounted to an outer surface of the door. The handle has various structures so that the handle is separable from the door or is hingably mounted to the door to move between a folded state and an unfolded state. The door structure, may be configured to simultaneously open the door and eject the pan. The user can stably open and close the pizza oven door, using only a handle, under the condition in which the pizza oven door and pizza tray are not supported. The handle has a structure capable of effectively supporting the weight of the oven door while having a foldable structure so that the handle can be conveniently used.

Abstract: A door structure of a microwave oven usable as a pizza oven, wherein a pan is coupled to an inner surface of the door such that the pan is integral with the door, and a handle is mounted to an outer surface of the door. The handle has various structures so that the handle is separable from the door or is hingably mounted to the door to move between a folded state and an unfolded state. The door structure may be configured to simultaneously open the door and eject the pan. The user can stably open and close the pizza oven door, using only a handle, under the condition in which the pizza oven door and pizza tray are not supported. The handle has a structure capable of effectively supporting the weight of the oven door while having a foldable structure so that the handle can be conveniently used.

Abstract: A door structure of a microwave oven usable as a pizza oven, wherein a pan is coupled to an inner surface of the door such that the pan is integral with the door, and a handle is mounted to an outer surface of the door. The handle has various structures so that the handle is separable from the door or is hingably mounted to the door to move between a folded state and an unfolded state. The door structure, may be configured to simultaneously open the door and eject the pan. The user can stably open and close the pizza oven door, using only a handle, under the condition in which the pizza oven door and pizza tray are not supported. The handle has a structure capable of effectively supporting the weight of the oven door while having a foldable structure so that the handle can be conveniently used.

Abstract: When a cooking apparatus body, such as a microwave oven, is installed in a kitchen cabinet, a power cord connected to a commercial power source from the back of the kitchen cabinet is folded and stored in a storage space provided between a shelf section, which is provided as part of an upper wall of the cooking apparatus body, and a ceiling section of the kitchen cabinet by the rigidity of the power cord. Since the power cord is not caught between a rear wall of the cooking apparatus body and a back wall of the kitchen cabinet, the depth of the cooking apparatus body can be increased.

Abstract: Hood, in particular associable to a cooking oven for professional kitchen applications, comprising a catalytic converter, a fan adapted to extract gases, fumes and vapours from the cooking cavity of said oven, a first intake aperture adapted to enable said gases to flow from the interior of the cooking cavity of said oven into said extractor hood, a third aperture adapted to enable said gases to be exhausted from the interior of said extractor hood into the outside ambient, a channel connecting said intake aperture with said exhaust aperture, and within which there are arranged said catalytic converter and said fan, as well as a condenser for condensing the water vapour and condensable fats contained in the gas flowing through said channel; in said channel there is provided a second intake aperture adapted to take in air from the ambient surrounding the oven.

Abstract: A kitchen apparatus body installed in a cabinet includes a heating chamber configured to carry out processing, such a high-frequency heating, on an object to be processed. The kitchen apparatus body includes an air supply unit configured to suck in cooling air, a first exhaust unit configured to exhaust air including the heat from the heating chamber, and a second exhaust unit configured to exhaust air used to cool a unit, such as a high-voltage transformer, having a high temperature. The air supply unit and the first and second exhaust units are collectively disposed in a side section of the kitchen apparatus body in a manner such that they extend from the front to back and such that the inlet and the outlets open to the front surface. Therefore, the air supply and the exhaust are separated from each other so as to improve their efficiency. Even when vapor is included in the exhaust air, condensation can be prevented.

Abstract: Microwave heating system comprising a plurality of microwave applicators for heating loads arranged in said applicators, a control means, one microwave generator to generate microwave energy having a controllable frequency and power level, and a microwave switch arranged to connect said microwave generator to each of said applicators. Each microwave applicator is dedicated a heating time slot in a time frame, and that said time frame comprises time slots for applicators to be heated. During microwave heating, microwave energy is applied to the microwave applicators in its respective time slot, in consecutive time frames.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for filling a container with one of a plurality of particles and a liquid. The method includes the step of filling a radially flexible container through a large diameter with one of a plurality of particles and a liquid to a fill level. The method also includes the step of reducing the large diameter of the radially flexible container to a smaller fill diameter in vertical relationship to the fill level as the fill level rises during filling of the flexible container. The method also includes the step of placing a paperboard structure on opposing sides of the radially flexible container to support the radially flexible container during filling.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the hose coupling includes an exterior, annular rib on the tubular inlet member to which the hose is to be connected. A resilient boot fixed to the end of the hose has a skirt that extends beyond the end of the hose and is adapted to receive and circumscribe the ribbed end of the inlet member. The skirt and ribbed end of the member are so dimensioned that in order to receive the member, the skirt must be stretched radially outwardly by the rib as the skirt is forced onto the inlet member. When the skirt is fully seated upon the inlet member, the rib becomes received within an annular groove inside the skirt and the skirt relaxes to its original dimension. A lock ring circumscribing the boot may be shifted from an unlocked position inboard of the groove to a locked position outboard of the groove, wherein the ring prevents expansion of the skirt to thereby effectively lock the rib within the retaining groove.

Abstract: An erectable and collapsible container including a support structure formed by a bottom wall and a pair of opposing end walls articulable relative to the bottom wall about respective hinges. The end walls include flexi-resilient sections connected along hinges for articulated movement of the end walls between collapsed and erected configurations. A pair of flexible opposing side walls extend between the end walls and include sections foldable about hinges during articulated movement of the end walls. A pair of opposed flexible panels extend from the side walls and define a bag-like upper portion extending from the support structure and forming a sealable opening for the container.

Abstract: A collapsible container is formed from a unitary structure which is selectively movable between a folded compact storage position and an extended operating position without assembling or disassembling components of the container. A positive locking component is provided to selectively retain the container in its compact folded position. The container has a liquid impervious inner lining which is foldable and extendable together with the container.

Abstract: Chain linked capsules comprising multiple capsules interconnected in a chain by chain links. The capsules comprise a sleeve and a piston whereby a powder product can be sealed within the capsule. The capsules are for use in inhalation devices, for example for entraining a dose of an inhalable pharmaceutical powder product to a patient's respiratory tract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure element (1) for cosmetic product containers and the like, which comprises a container body (2) defining a plug portion which can be applied, in a closure relationship, with the container mouth (3) and having a central recessed portion (10), providing an auxiliary container, a closure cover (11) for closing the recessed portion being moreover provided.

Abstract: A closure system is provided with a peripheral wall (e.g., as defined either by a top portion of a container for extending from, and defining, an opening or as defined by a separate closure body for extending from a container). The peripheral wall has a laterally inwardly extending sealing member. A lid is provided for being moved from an open position to a closed position on the peripheral wall. The lid has a flange with a peripheral sealable surface for being engaged by the sealing member of the peripheral wall to effect a seal.

Abstract: A container for use in microwave heating. The container includes a bottom and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom. The sidewall defines an interior and terminates at a staking wall. A flange extends from the stacking wall and includes an edge section and an upper section extending radially outward from the container.

Abstract: A container for use in microwave heating. The container includes a bottom, a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom and terminating at a top end, and a flange extending from the sidewall opposite the bottom. The flange includes a rim section configured to receive a sealing film and a recessed section including a plurality of handles. A pair of catch members are located between the plurality of handles. The catch members extend radially outwardly on opposed sides of the container.

Abstract: A stopper cap includes a first tubular skirt having a longitudinal axis (X) and a base defined transversely to the first tubular skirt. The cap is configured to close off an opening presented at a neck of a receptacle, and the stopper cap includes a tab extending along the outer periphery of the first tubular skirt. This tab is configured to allow the sampling of a product contained in the receptacle by at least partial insertion of the tab into the opening when the cap is detached from the said receptacle. The cap includes a second tubular skirt having the same longitudinal axis in an illustrated example, with the second tubular skirt having a maximum cross section greater than that of the first tubular skirt so that the space requirement of the cap is limited to the frontal area of the second tubular skirt.

Abstract: A product delivery system is provided. The product delivery system contains a protective cover, eyelet clip, a securing strap, a zipper bag and an adjustable body. The adjustable body contains a first adjuster and a second adjuster. Upon insertion of the second adjuster into the first adjuster, the upper and lower, first and second, plurality of sizing members contact the respective sizing clips on the first adjuster. The adjusting body is adjusted to the diameter of the interior of a packaged product. The zipper bag is placed over an open space that is created by the adjustable body, where use of the securing strap, fitting into the securing recess of the adjusting body, creates an airtight seal between the zipper bag, the packaged product and the adjusting body. The protective cover contains an interconnecting eyelet member and a first and second hook.

Abstract: A trash can with a twist-lock lid. The trash can includes a generally cylindrical container having a bottom, an upper rim, and a sidewall between the bottom and the upper rim. The trash can also has a lid with a skirt that fits over the top of the sidewall. The container defines at least one locking protrusion proximate the rim, the locking protrusion having an elongated portion along a part of the rim, a stop portion extending downwardly from one end of the elongated portion toward the container bottom a first distance, and a retention portion extending downwardly from the other end of the elongated portion a second distance that is substantially less than the first distance, the elongated portion having a length between the stop portion and the retention portion.

Abstract: A modular container for sterilization of medical devices. In various embodiments the container includes a slidable button for releasing the lid, the button being contained within a pocket. Other embodiments include a lid and container bottom arranged so that a pair of stacked containers have a gap between the lid and bottom to facilitate drying of the container contents. Yet other embodiments include arrangement of the container sidewalls to fit within the sides of the lid.

Abstract: A tubular container is provided with an angled sealing surface extending outwardly and downwardly around the upper periphery of the container. A flexible end panel, such as plastic film, metal foil, or thin plastic, or coated paper stock is heat or adhesively sealed to the angled surface of the container. This combination of container and end panel is particularly effective for food products and the like that are subjected to heat treatment, such as in a retort, following a filling operation of the container and sealing of the end panel thereto. The angled sealing surface retains the end panel in shear, rather than in peel, as the end panel bulges upwardly because of increased internal pressure. The integrity of the seal, at the interface of the container and the overlying end panel, is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: A trash receptacle constructed of a storage can or and an integral storage liner cartridge which is temporarily attached to the bottom of the receptacle for the quick and easy replacement of specific sized liners within the can.

Abstract: My invention, Trash-N-All, is made primarily of plastic for the entire container. See FIG. 1. The upper portion of the trash can that holds the garbage is made of plastic and is separated by plastic layer from the bottom of the trash can that is the storage area for the garbage bags. See FIG. 2. In the bottom portion of the trash can is the roll bar that holds the garbage bags which is made from either a wood dowling rod or metal that is sixteen inches in length and is secured on each side with metal end caps. See FIG. 2. On the side of the trash can is a plastic cup-shaped holder that holds the garbage bag ties. See FIG. 2.

Abstract: A sterilization case assembly including a plurality of sterilization cases having a first sterilization case and a second sterilization case. The second sterilization case is stacked upon the first sterilization case in a vertical direction. The second sterilization case is offset from the first sterilization case in a direction transverse to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A smoking material receptacle reduces or eliminates smoldering of discarded smoking materials and prevents smoke and odor from escaping from the receptacle. The smoking material is inserted in an angled chute near the top of the receptacle. The chute has an upper opening and a lower opening. In one embodiment, the lower opening of the chute lies substantially within a vertical plane. The arrangement of the chute within the receptacle substantially reduces or eliminates the escape of smoke and odor from the receptacle.

Abstract: A metal container includes a metal tubular body, a metal base, and a coupling member. A stop is formed on an inner periphery delimiting a bottom opening of the tubular body. The base includes a receiving portion on a top thereof for coupling with a bottom end of the tubular body. An abutting portion extends inward from the receiving portion. The coupling member is mounted in the base and the tubular body. The coupling member includes a tubular wall and a bottom wall. An outer flange extends radially outward from the bottom wall. The coupling member further includes a plurality of protrusions on an outer periphery of the tubular wall. The stop of the tubular body and the abutting portion of the base are sandwiched between the protrusions such that the bottom end of the tubular body is reliably received in the receiving portion of the base.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a tool box includes a first part and a second part. A handle portion integrally connected to the base or cover of the tool box is sandwiched between the first part and the second part. Each of the first and second parts includes a stiff inner layer and a soft outer layer which is mounted to an outer surface of the stiff inner layer. Each of the first and second parts includes a connection device and the two parts are connected to each other by connecting the two respective connection devices.

Abstract: A container has a tubular body, a tubular cover to fit over the body, and a locking means adapted to be moved between latched and unlatched positions by twisting the cover with respect to the body for releasably securing the cover on the body. The locking means includes a tab secured to a respective one of the body and cover, the tab being movable relative to the respective one of the body and cover for moving the locking means between the latched and unlatched positions.

Abstract: A dispensing closure system is provided with (1) a peripheral wall for extending from a container, and (2) a lid. A user can pivotably move the lid relative to the container between open and closed positions. For at least some range of lid movement, a resistance to lid movement is sensed by the user.

Abstract: A lid for a container includes at least one cup portion, and a locking mechanism for securing the lid to a body of the container, at least a portion of the locking mechanism being formed in the at least one cup portion.