Abstract: The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle. The steering column assembly includes a lower steering column jacket for attachment to a vehicle. The steering column assembly also includes an upper steering column jacket engaged with the lower steering column jacket for telescoping movement along a longitudinal axis to support a steering wheel in a desired longitudinal position. The steering column assembly also includes a tilt housing engaged with the upper steering column jacket for tilting movement about a tilt axis to support the steering wheel in a desired angular position. The steering column assembly also includes a screw drive operably disposed relative to the lower steering column jacket. The screw drive includes a motor and a screw driven in rotation by the motor. The screw defines a centered, longitudinal screw axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a reaction force to a pedal member. The apparatus includes: a reaction-force applying device for applying the reaction force to the pedal member and changing the reaction force; and a reaction-force controlling device for controlling the reaction-force applying device such that the reaction force is changed on the basis of a depressing stroke of the pedal member. The reaction-force applying device includes a spring member connected with the pedal member, and a reaction-force changing mechanism for changing the reaction force, by moving an end of the spring member toward and away from the pedal member. The reaction-force changing mechanism includes a feed screw mechanism for moving the end of the spring member toward and away from the pedal member. The feed screw mechanism includes an externally threaded shaft rotatable and held in engagement with an internally threaded hole formed in a spring seat that is held in engagement with the end of the spring member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shaft and hub coupling structure for recliners. The shaft and hub coupling structure of the present invention ensures stable and silent motion of the shaft and the hub, maintains sufficient strength of the shaft, and makes it possible for a process of coupling the shaft to the hub to be easily and correctly conducted.

Abstract: A grip includes a grip body, which has a non-circular cross section and a recessed receiving portion extending around the periphery thereof, and a flexible sleeve, which is mounted in the recessed receiving portion around the grip body and kept in contact with the periphery of the grip body and rotatable relative to the grip body.

Abstract: An operation unit includes a shaft-side operation member 6 attached to the above-mentioned operating shaft 3, an auxiliary operation member 7 which is fitted into and engaged with the above-mentioned shaft-side operation member 6 via an engagement means 7a for releasing engagement between the shaft-side operation member and the auxiliary operation member when shocked, and which constitutes the single operation unit together with the shaft-side operation member, and a boundary portion 8 disposed between the above-mentioned operation members with being exposed to outside the above-mentioned front panel when the above-mentioned shaft-side operation member 6 is attached to the above-mentioned operating shaft 3 while being combined with the above-mentioned auxiliary operation member 7.

Abstract: A force feedback input device including a decelerating gear mechanism that transfers the rotation of a motor held by a motor supporting body to an operation ring is provided. The force feedback input device includes a decelerating gear mechanism composed of a center gear attached to a rotating shaft of the motor. The shaft of a plurality of relay gears is rotatably supported by a gear holder (a upper holder and a lower holder) fixed to the motor supporting body so as to be engaged with the center gear. A rotatable internal gear having gears engaging with the relay gears at the inner circumferential surface, and the cylindrical rotating part of the operation ring is engaged with the outer circumferential surface of the internal gear so as to make the operation ring and the internal gear rotate integrally.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting rod (1) for racing engines with an upper connecting rod top end (2) and a lower connecting rod top end (3) and a hollow shank (6) that extends from a bearing region (4) of the upper connecting rod top end (2) to a bearing region (5) of the lower connecting rod top end (3). In order to create a connecting rod of this type, which can be embodied in a lightweight manner with thin walls in the shank area and nevertheless withstands high stresses, it is proposed according to the invention that at least one strut (7) is provided which runs from the shank (6) to the bearing region (5) of the lower connecting rod top end (3).

Abstract: An insert for a bicycle component has a body with an outer surface for the coupling with the bicycle component. The outer surface has at least one first element that provides a first response to an attempt of relative rotation movement between the bicycle component and the body of the insert and at least one second element that provides a contrasting response to the attempt of relative rotation movement. For example, the elements that provide at least contrasting responses can have two opposite threadings that extend on the outer surface of the body in two opposite halves thereof. Advantageously, such opposite threadings prevent, during travel, any possibility of mutual sliding between body of the insert and body of the bicycle component that incorporates the insert, thus avoiding deterioration of the insert-bicycle component coupling.

Abstract: A harmonic drive motor includes a first annular member, concentric second and third members, and a device for flexing the first annular member. The first annular member has a longitudinal axis and is flexible. The second member is relatively rigid and is substantially coaxially aligned externally of the first annular member, and the third member is relatively rigid and is substantially coaxially aligned internally of the first annular member. One of the second and third members is rotatable about the longitudinal axis and the other is relatively non-rotatable. The flexing device flexes the first annular member into at least two spaced-apart points of contact with the inner diameter surface of the second member and into at least two spaced-apart points of contact with the outer diameter surface of the third member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing magnetic particles, the method comprising synthesizing iron particles in a liquid phase, nitriding the iron particles, adjusting the average particle diameter to 5 to 25 nm, and making the iron particles substantially spherical. Also provided are magnetic particles and magnetic recording media.

Abstract: A convertible retaining ring pliers has a pivot, first and second jaws and first and second handles rotatably secured about the pivot. A pair of transfer pins is slidably disposed for selective movement in the jaws and the handles for establishing alternative operating positions enabling the jaws to move either inwardly or outwardly as the handles move inwardly. A switching mechanism is provided for simultaneous shifting of the transfer pins in the jaws and the handles. The switching mechanism includes reaction member housing assemblies which are mounted on opposite ends of the pivot and disposed on opposite external surfaces of the handles. A switchplate structure is rotatably mounted for side-to-side movement about the pivot, and is slidably positioned between at least one reaction member housing assembly and the external surface of one of the handles.

Abstract: A multi-axis turning center has a spindle head, a spindle rotatably supported by the spindle head, and a table or a headstock for gripping and rotating a workpiece thereon. The table or the headstock is disposed in confronting relation to the spindle. The spindle head is relatively movable in the three mutually transverse axes directions to the workpiece gripped and rotated by the table or the headstock. A multi-point turning tool is mounted on the spindle and having a plurality of tips, for turning the workpiece gripped and supported by the table or the headstock. The spindle head is movable to translate the multi-point turning tool to one of positions around the workpiece, and the tips are selectively used depending on the one of the positions to turn the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention is a device and method that allows a user to easily and efficiently hand cut a mat and liner without the need to reposition the mat board. The notched features of the top frame and the different widths of the cutter guides set the parameters for the beginning and of each cut on a mat or a liner for a framed and double matted piece of artwork. Consequently these cuts may be made by a user with limited need for the degree of care which is commonly required in mat cutting using current technology.

Abstract: A slab shaping system includes a slab shaping device. The slab shaping device includes a cutting device and de-burring device, wherein the cutting device and the de-burring device, respectively cut and de-burr a slab. According to an embodiment, the slab shaping system may include a plurality of spaced apart slab support beams that form at least one slot therebetween. According to an embodiment, the cutting device and de-burring device may be axially-aligned. A method for operating a slab shaping system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of positioning a plurality of slab support beams on a table to form at least one slot; positioning a slab over the slab support beams; positioning a cutting device and de-burring device of a slab shaping device in axial-alignment; and cutting and de-burring the cut in the slab along a length of the at least one slot.

Abstract: A thermoforming web cutting apparatus is provided with a frame with a guide post including a tapered outer surface with increasing cross-sectional dimension toward a closing position, a first support structure with a first cutting die, a second support structure with a second cutting die configured to scissor in intermeshing relation with the first cutting die, and a bushing having a tapered inner surface complementary and reverse to the tapered outer surface on the guide post and adjustable in cross-sectional dimension and configured to guide one of the first support structure and the second support structure for axial reciprocation along the guide post. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A method of saw cutting relatively thin walled metal tubing in a relatively burr free fashion by causing the cutter blade to move through a path of travel which maintains an essentially tangential relative motion vector between the saw teeth and the tube wall at the place of engagement during some or all of the movement of the blade center around the tube center. Both ring blade and disc-type saws are disclosed and a two axis displacement system using digitally controlled ball screw actuators is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for slicing food products. The device comprises means for forming at least one air cushion between the product and at least one product-directing surface, the means being disposed in a product-delivering area located between the end of a conveyor belt that supports the product that is to be sliced and the cutting edge that borders the cutting plane.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a first fluid from a mixture of fluids in a container, the first fluid being substantially immiscible with respect to one or more other fluids in the mixture comprises an endless strip of material having an affinity for the first fluid, a pair of advancing members for advancing successive portions of the strip into and out of contact with the first fluid and a means for maintaining the successive portions of the strip in contact with the first fluid as the successive portions of the strip are sequentially advanced. The pair of advancing members have cooperating surfaces that positively engage the strip with sufficient force so that movement of the advancing members relative to one another sequentially advances successive portions of the strip.

Abstract: A mandoline slicer having a blade, a pivotable platform and a compact, low profile suction device in a housing that is hinged to the front of the slicer so that the suction device may be rotated under the slicer for storage and rotated at least partially outward from the front of the slicer for use. The height of a front edge of the platform is changed in relation of the height of the blade by moving a lever horizontally in a slot in a side of the slicer. The lever is geared so that the changes in the height of the front edge of the platform are incremental. Thus, the thickness of food slices moved over the platform and into the blade may be varied by know incremental amounts. Rear legs, which are foldable under the slicer for storage, contain compartments or slots for convenient, compact storage of slicer attachments.

Abstract: A fine-adjustment mechanism for making small adjustments to a cutting angle on a miter saw is disclosed. The mechanism is used in conjunction with an apparatus that includes a base having at least one recess, and a turntable that supports a cutting tool is rotatably mounted to the base. An angular-adjustment lever is pivotally mounted to the turntable. The angular-adjustment lever includes a first insert proximal to the turntable. The first insert is capable of engaging at least one recess. The fine-adjustment mechanism is mounted to the turntable and includes a fine-adjustment lever pivotally mounted on the turntable. The fine-adjustment lever may include a plurality of notches. A second insert having an opening therethrough is supported by the fine-adjustment lever and adapted to engage at least one recess of the base. A threaded rod supported by the fine-adjustment lever extends through the opening in the second insert. A latch holder may be attached to the fine-adjustment lever.

Abstract: A cutter including a base, a holder, a cutter blade portion, and a laser generator. The holder is supported on the base portion in an upright posture. The cutter blade portion supports a moving blade. The cutter blade portion is supported on the holder movable between an upper position and a lower position. The cutter blade portion is moved into the lower position to cut a workpiece supported on the base using the moving blade. The laser generator is attached to the holder or the cutter blade portion in an orientation to direct at least a portion of the laser light onto a position on the workpiece that is directly beneath the cutter blade portion when the cutter blade portion is in the upper position. Alternatively, a holder has a shaft support portion, and a slide shaft is axially slidably supported by the shaft support portion. A front end of the slide shaft has a hinge holder which pivotally supports the cutting blade portion. A laser generator is fixed to a front side of the hinge holder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shape forming device for use with dies to provide cut, punched and embossed objects made from a variety of media. The shape forming device includes a housing that contains at least one pair of rollers oriented substantially parallel to one another, a power supply, electrically connected to the pair of rollers to drive their rotation so as to permit the. The shape former is adapted for use with at least one die having a template.

Abstract: Adjustable blades for wood chippers and cutters include one or more blades of selected length, thickness and width, fitted with one or more bevelled blade seats in the rear blade edge, which blade seats, in a first embodiment, receive corresponding bevelled inserts having threaded openings fitted with an insert mount screw and a pair of adjusting screws. The mount screws serve to seat the inserts firmly in the blade seats and reverse-manipulation of the adjusting screws in the inserts provides adjustment of the fit of the adjustable blades in a cutting or chipping head, to compensate for re-sharpening of the blades.

Abstract: A method for producing glass plates of any desired contour from sheet glass, comprising the following steps: scribing scribe lines into a least one face of the sheet glass along the contour down to a depth, using a cutting device, and positioning the glass plate on a support. The method is further characterized in that a defined force F is applied to the sheet glass so that it breaks along the scribe lines, said break extending through the entire thickness of the sheet glass. The flat glass may be sandwiched between two flexible plates prior to being placed on a base pad and being subjected to the breaking force.

Abstract: An automated musical instrument includes at least one tine, circuitry, a switch, and a trigger. The tine produces a first audible sound when vibrated. The circuitry produces a second audible sound when activated. The switch is connected to the circuitry and is operable when actuated to activate the circuitry. The trigger is selectably operable substantially simultaneously (a) to vibrate the tine to produce the first audible sound and (b) to actuate the switch in turn to activate the circuitry to produce the second audible sound.

Abstract: An orchestral string instrument, comprising a resonant chamber and housing defined by a back member, curved sides and a front member having a pair of f holes positioned on opposing sides of a bridge support location on the front. The housing also includes a sound peg disposed between the front and back and a central axis extending between the f holes from an upper end of the housing to an opposing lower end. A fingerboard and neck are attached to the upper end of the housing and include a longitudinal central axis in a laterally offset position from the central axis of the housing. A nut is provided for supporting strings of the instrument above the fingerboard, wherein the nut is coupled to a distal end of the fingerboard and neck. A tail piece is attached to a lower end of the housing in a comparable offset position with the offset position of the fingerboard and neck, the tail piece being configured for supporting lower ends of the strings.

Abstract: A saxophone key primarily consisting of a connected key fine-tuning structure for a saxophone, which is used to fine-tune the gaps between two connected keys of the saxophone, the fine-tuning structure is characterized in that: the fine-tuning structure consists of a tuning screw and a felt, wherein the tuning screw is fitted within a screw hole of a key surface of a connected key, moreover, the felt is affixed to a flat portion of one end of the tuning screw, the flat portion of the tuning screw being aligned with a tail end of a connecting rod of another connected key, lo and another end of the tuning screw is provided with an tuning groove. The fine-tuning structure can quickly and conveniently fine-tune the gap between the two connected keys. Moreover, the fine-tuning structure is able to reduce noise resulting from the keys colliding when being played.

Abstract: An improved music stand for upright pianos includes a forwardly extending base plate and a back plate extending generally perpendicular to the base plate upwards therefrom. A rear rail-engaging plate extends rearwards from the back plate and the base plate, the rail-engaging plate having an arcuate cross-section curvature operative to fit over and frictionally engage at least a portion of the piano rail on the upright piano whereby the improved music stand is removably supported on the upright piano.

Abstract: In a musical sound waveform synthesizer apparatus, a performance event information receiver receives performance event information representing musical performance events which successively occur as a musical performance progresses. A musical sound synthesizer synthesizes a waveform of a musical sound corresponding to each musical performance event based on the performance event information. An overlap detector detects whether or not a first musical sound and a second musical sound overlap with each other based on the performance information. A sound length meter obtains a sound length of the first musical sound based on the received performance event information. When the first musical sound and the second musical sound overlap with each other, the musical sound synthesizer instantly terminates synthesizing of a waveform of the first musical sound and starts synthesizing of a waveform of the second musical sound if the sound length of the first musical sound does not exceed a predetermined sound length.

Abstract: A client device comprises a plurality of audio input ports, at least one audio output port, a MIDI input port, a MIDI output port, a video input port, a video output port, a processor and a network interface. The processor generates outgoing IP messages that carry at least one audio input signal received from the audio input ports, a first MIDI signal received from the MIDI input port and a first video signal received from the video input port. From incoming IP messages, the processor extracts a second MIDI signal for the MIDI output port, a second video signal for the video output port, and at least one audio output signal for the at least one audio output port. A network interface sends the outgoing IP messages within a VoIP call via a network and receives the incoming IP messages within the VoIP call via the network.

Abstract: A transducer for converting mechanical vibrations to an electrical signal and/or for converting an electrical signal to mechanical vibration. Damping liquid damps the relative vibration of transducer components. The damping liquid can be selected to optimize the sound quality of acoustic vibrations at the point of transduction. Also, a transducer with components that rotate relative to each other. For example, a permanent magnet component may simultaneous vibrate rotationally and linearly with respect to an electric signal carrying coil. The characteristics of the rotational vibration may be adjusted to optimize sound quality of acoustic vibrations at the point of transduction.

Abstract: Wind instrument includes a tubular body having a plurality of tone holes, and a plurality of keys capable of opening and closing the tone holes. Via a retaining member, detector units are provided within the tubular body in corresponding relation to the keys, and each of the detector units is generally opposed to the back surface of the corresponding key. Each of the detector units detects a relative distance to the back surface and outputs an electrical signal, on the basis of which an opening/closing state of the key can be detected. The retaining member, accommodated in the tubular body, positions and retains each of the detector units in such a manner that the keys and tubular body and the individual detector units are kept in non-contacting relation to each other.

Abstract: A string tone enhancement system enhances the string tones of an acoustic piano within a user-specified key range from the note titled “middle “c”” and lower by electronically producing supplemental sounds to accompany acoustical sounds of the piano. Electronically synthesized voices (i.e., tones) are generated and played in unison with the notes of the acoustical instrument within the key range. Sensors produce analog signals corresponding to actuated keys and pedals. Analog signals from the sensors are communicated to a signal processing module, which produces, in real time, audio output corresponding to actuated keys within the key range, such that audible speaker output occurs while the corresponding note is being played.

Abstract: A bismuth projectile comprising bismuth and a non-alloying metal and/or a polymer. A method for making a projectile comprising injection molding molten or partially molten bismuth and, optionally, a non-alloying metal and/or a polymer to form a projectile.

Abstract: A weapons cable retention device is used for separating an electrical connection, and retaining a cable and an electrical connector coupled to an aircraft, when a munition, such as a bomb or a missile, is released from the aircraft. The cable retention device includes a structural coupling for coupling to the aircraft, a rod having an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the length of the rod, and an attachment mechanism for attaching to the electrical connector. The cable retention device provides a substantially rigid coupling to secure the electrical connector. The cable retention device may be configured so that the attachment mechanism engages lanyard holes of a standard electrical connector. According to one embodiment, the structural coupling may include a collar that receives a bail bar on the aircraft structure through a hole therein.

Abstract: A military vehicle having an armed turret and a swinging arm to move this armed turret. The vehicle is equipped with a gripping mechanism apt to attach the armed turret to one end of the swinging arm. This gripping mechanism comprises has one male part connected to the end of the swinging arm and one female part connected to the armed turret, this male part can be locked mechanically into the female part due to at least one bolt activated by a hydraulic device. The turret is applied in self-defense of designed military vehicles intended to do engineering type projects.

Abstract: A projectile tracking system for acquiring and precisely tracking a projectile in flight in order to reveal the source from which the projectile was fired. The source is revealed by the back projection of a 3-dimensional track file. In preferred embodiments the system is installed on a vehicle, such as an un-manned blimp or other aircraft, road vehicle or ship, for locating and destroying small arms fire directed at the vehicle. A kill system may also be included on the vehicle to destroy the source of the projectile.

Abstract: Gas block apparatus for receiving combustion gases from a firearm barrel clamps onto the barrel. A block is disposed on the top of the barrel and a clamp portion is disposed on the bottom of the barrel and clamps onto the block to secure the block to the barrel. The block is aligned to a gas bore in the barrel through which combustion gases flow and a pair of bores, vertical and horizontal, in the block receive the combustion gases. A key system or a pin system may be used for aligning the vertical bore in the block to the gas bore in the barrel.

Abstract: An accumulator/pump housing associated with a motor vehicle hydraulic system that is designed to incorporate a gerotor pump and an accumulator. The accumulator/pump housing comprises a portion of a torque coupling assembly in which a friction clutch selectively engages and disengages a torque coupling case and at least one output shaft. The accumulator/pump housing is located external to a torque coupling housing and at least partially encloses a gerotor pump and a fluid accumulator. The gerotor pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid and the fluid accumulator selectively stores the pressurized fluid. The hydraulic pump and accumulator supply pressurized fluid to actuate the friction clutch.

Abstract: A pump is disclosed to include a pump housing, an end cap, which is attached to the pump housing at the top and has an oil suction port at one end and an oil relief port at one lateral side, a connecting cap, which is connectable to the end cap opposite to the pump housing in one of a number of positions in different directions and which has two ports cut through the two opposite ends thereof for letting in and out of a fluid to/from a hydraulic motor, and two plugs selectively fastened to one of the two ends of each of the two ports of the connecting cap to control the flow direction of the fluid passing to/from the hydraulic motor through the connecting cap.

Abstract: A hydraulic system maintains squareness while extending an object via two lift cylinder assemblies. A hydraulic circuit is connected to the cylinder assemblies, and includes synchronizer with multiple isolated chambers corresponding to the cylinder assemblies, a rod extending axially through the chambers, and pistons mounted on the rod and associated with the isolated chambers. The hydraulic circuit operably connects a pump to the synchronizer and to the cylinder assemblies for controlling and providing synchronized movement of the cylinder assemblies. The hydraulic circuit includes valving for an automatic re-synchronization cycle, fill cycle, and air purge cycle. The system is effective for moving large objects in a non-binding manner, such as an extendable room on a recreational vehicle, while maintaining accurate squareness.

Abstract: A hermetic compressor capable of preventing malfunction due to impurities trapped between contact portions of a crankshaft and a crankshaft supporting frame when the crankshaft rotates in a hollow portion of the frame. The hermetic compressor comprises the frame having the hollow portion, the crankshaft rotatably inserted in the hollow portion, a balance weight provided at one end of the crankshaft, and a thrust portion formed at the frame to support the crankshaft. An impurities discharge passage is formed at an outer circumferential surface of the crankshaft that comes into frictional contact with the thrust portion of the frame to guide impurities, mixed with the oil, out of the crankshaft. Correspondingly, a plurality of discharge guiding grooves is formed at the thrust portion of the frame to guide the oil and the impurities, having passed through the impurities discharge passage of the crankshaft, out of the thrust portion.

Abstract: A method for purification of a gaseous stream having at least one impurity in which a porous material having at least one polyoxometalate-based material is contacted with the gaseous stream and the at least one impurity is passed through the porous material, producing a purified gaseous stream.

Abstract: The nature of this invention encompasses the creation of a capillary gas chromatography (GC) column assembly and a thermal modulator used to heat or cool the column assembly in a very thermally and chromatographically efficient manner. The GC column assembly described herein consists of capillary GC column material, such as fused silica or metal capillary tubing, which is constrained to lie in a flat, ordered, spiral pattern and then encased between two thin opposing surfaces. The resulting column assembly is flat, dimensionally stable and can be very efficiently thermally modulated. The resulting column assembly also takes up very little space, has very little thermal mass, and can be easily and accurately manufactured.

Abstract: According the present invention, an oxygen enriched gas is generated by adsorbing and removing nitrogen gas from air with an oxygen concentrating apparatus which conducts the steps of (1) pressurizing one of the adsorption cylinders by directing the compressed air; (2) removing the oxygen enriched gas from said one of the adsorption cylinders to the output conduit; (3) reducing the pressure in said one of the adsorption cylinders by directing the oxygen enriched gas into one of the other adsorption cylinders to increase the pressure in the one of the other adsorption cylinders; (4) evacuating the internal gas out of said one of the adsorption cylinders; and (5) increasing the pressure in said one of the adsorption cylinders by directing the oxygen enriched gas into said one of the adsorption cylinders from one of the other adsorption cylinders in which the pressure is decreased in step (3).

Abstract: A fuel adsorbent member 16 is arranged in a housing 11 at a position downstream from a filter element 14. The fuel adsorbent member 16 adsorbs evaporative fuel. An air cleaner is configured in such a manner that, when receiving a backfire pressure P1 from an engine, the fuel adsorbent member 16 is held in the state secured to the housing 11. Specifically, release holes 22 are defined in a portion of the fuel adsorbent member 16 for releasing the backfire pressure P1 through the release holes 22.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehumidifier having high dehumidifying efficiency, low noise and vibration. The dehumidifier includes a case, inlets passed through the case for introduction of air from an outside of the case to an inside of the case, an outlet formed to pass through a top of the case for discharging air dehumidified in the case to the outside of the case, a desiccant assembly for absorbing moisture from air drawn into the case, a blower assembly for drawing air through the inlets and blowing the air to the outlet, a regenerator assembly for blowing hot air to the desiccant assembly for drying the desiccant assembly, a heat exchanger for condensing high temperature, humid air blown by the regenerator assembly through the desiccant assembly, to separate the moisture from the air, and a water collecting assembly for collecting water condensed and separated from the air at the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A cleaning-liquid circulation path is formed so that cleaning liquid in a cleaning tank is suctioned by a circulating pump and circulated through a predetermined path and then, returned to the cleaning tank again. A deaeration device for bubbling dissolved air in the cleaning liquid by cavitation is connected on the way of the cleaning-liquid circulation path so as to bubble the dissolved air in the cleaning liquid flowing through the cleaning-liquid circulation path by the deaeration device, and the bubbled dissolved air flows back to the cleaning tank together with the cleaning liquid so that the bubbled dissolved air is ejected from the liquid surface of the cleaning tank to the outside of the tank. Moreover, a propeller-type pump is used as the circulating pump, and the dissolved air concentration of the cleaning liquid is controlled within a range of 2.5 to 3.5 mg/l.

Abstract: A coffee pot with a manually activated timer built into the handle. By resetting the timer at the time of brewing, the timer can be used to keep track of how old the pot of coffee is, and therefore, how fresh it is. While the coffee pot can be used in the home, it is particularly suited for use in restaurants and other settings where multiple coffee pots are present.

Abstract: A coffee maker comprises a height adjustment mechanism for accommodating mugs with different heights including an internal casing, a gear in the casing, a column secured to the brewing assembly and the casing, the column including a rack meshed the gear, a staged knob seat interconnected the casing and the housing, the knob seat including flutes around inner surface of an outer stage, a shaft inserted through the knob seat to connect the gear, a knob including a receptacle securely engaged head of the shaft, upper and lower recesses the receptacle disposed therebetween, and two push buttons each including a spring-biased trigger partially projected from the recess, and a ridge engaged a valley of the teeth. Pressing the triggers into the recesses until the ridges clear the flutes, and turning the knob and the shaft will rotate the gear to raise or lower the rack and the brewing assembly.