Abstract: In an espresso coffee maker having an espresso brew unit (1) and a coffee outflow duct (18) in fluid-conductive connection with the espresso brew unit via a crema valve (15) and having an end sided coffee outflow (19), no brewed residual coffee should remain in the coffee outflow duct nor leak out, for instance as leakage, through the coffee outflow. In order to avoid this, a return-flow suction unit (21), which is preferably independent except for a drive means, is in fluid-conductive connection with the coffee outflow duct (18) between crema valve (15) and coffee outflow (19), which is automatically activated when a brewing process is finished.

Abstract: The present invention is a steak weight having a single-piece triangular design comprising a rigid bottom plate portion having two opposite side portions disposed upwardly and inwardly joining above the central portion of said bottom plate portion to form a durable handle portion with each of said side portions having a slot for the user to insert his or her fingers to grip the steak weight, and a removable handle sheath covering the handle portion. Alternate embodiments include a handle configuration having one end disconnected from the side portions and an “L” shaped handle configuration.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a beverage extractor which contributes to reducing the installation space and enhancing the durability and can sufficiently extract the components of raw material. As hot water inlets for feeding hot water into a cylinder and extract outlets for letting out extract liquid prepared within the cylinder are disposed in the circumferential face of the cylinder fixed to a frame, a pipe can be connected to each of the hot water inlets and the extract outlets without having to use flexible piping or arrange a complex mechanism for connecting the pipes, making it possible to reduce the installation space and enhance the durability. Moreover, the components of raw material can be sufficiently extracted because hot water can be circulated within the cylinder in the lengthwise direction of the raw material compressed by the first piston and the second piston and the resistance of the raw material to the circulation of hot water is thereby increased.

Abstract: A roll mould for pastafilata cheese, comprising a cylinder having a lateral surface carved with a plurality of narrow, elongated recesses, having substantially equal depths and widths, and communicating, via respective passages with elements for supplying pressurized water, which elements are arranged for momentary operation to eject the contents of the recesses. Preferably, the recesses extend longitudinally to the cylinder and are sized to produce cheesesticks of a weight less than 1 gram.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus comprises a trough, a well, and a pot. The trough is configured to hold a first cooking medium. The trough has insulated floors, insulated walls, and a steam pipe as a heating element to directly heat the first cooking medium. The well is joined to a cover plate. The cover plate is configured to fit over the trough with a seal, such that at least a portion of the well extends into the trough for submersion into the first cooking medium. The pot is inserted in the well. A second cooking medium may be introduced in the well adjacent to the pot. A food product such as goetta may be introduced to the pot for cooking. Heat may be transferred from the heating element, to the first cooking medium, to the well, to the second cooking medium, to the pot, and then to the goetta.

Abstract: A cooking pan with temperature display function includes a pan body and a handle. An extra bottom layer is provided at the bottom of the pan body with a metallic plate sandwiched in between the bottom of the pan body and the extra bottom layer. An installation hole is located at a side of the metallic plate with a temperature sensor installed inside the hole. A display unit is placed on the handle while the temperature sensor is connected with the display unit via connection wires. This cooking pan can show the temperature of the bottom of the pan body precisely and quickly, so that the user can control the timing better.

Abstract: A structural ring to support a plate traveling on a conveyor belt system. The conveyor belt system has a movable belt portion disposed between two lateral guide surfaces. The structural ring has a first end that rests on the movable belt of the conveyor belt system, and a second end that supports the plate. The ring is sized to be disposed between lateral guide surfaces of the conveyor belt system so that the bottom surface of a plate supported by the second end of the structural ring is located above the lateral guide surfaces. A cross-member at least partially occupies the first end of the ring and operably couple the structural ring to the movable belt.

Abstract: A hotdog cooker is disclosed to include a pan with a handle, a roller rack, which is formed of parallel rollers arranged and a gear transmission mechanism and placed on the pan for carrying hotdogs for cooking, and a driving device, which can be a crank handle or battery-operated motor drive coupled to the gear shaft of one gear of the gear transmission mechanism for driving the rollers to rotate so as to turn hotdogs run and run in the roller rack for cooking.

Abstract: An incremental material urging system adapted to the compaction of a volume of compactable material; said system comprising: (e) a container structure including floor, roof, and side wall structures closed at a first rearward end, (f) a loading aperture in said roof for introducing said compactable material into said container structure, (g) an incrementing urging structure adapted to traversing substantially the length of said container structure, (h) a discharge gate at a second forward end of said container structure for the ejection of said compactable material, characterized in that said incrementing urging structure is urged into incremental horizontal motion within said container structure by two cooperating mechanical systems.

Abstract: A method for coloring an object engraved with gray level affect comprises steps of: storing an original draft of an image to be engraved as an image file, converting the image file into a gray level image; engraving an the object engrave according to the gray level image so that the object present a gray level effect; converting the image file into a modified color image; transferring the color image into a transfer paper to be as a colored transfer paper drawing; adhering the transfer paper on a surface of the object to be engraved; heating and pressing the object so that the dyes of the transfer paper are transferred to the object; removing the paper and transferring the object to an oven for heating so that the dyes on the object are fully combined with the object; and taking the object from the oven.

Abstract: A stencil printer of the present invention prints an image on a paper sheet or similar sheet by use of UV (UltraViolet)-curing ink. The stencil printer includes a UV radiating device including a casing 32. A first and a second sheet sensor are so located as to be able to determine whether or not the sheet is remaining in the casing. At lest one of the two sheet sensors is implemented as a reflection type sensor made up of an IR (InfraRed) emitter and an IR sensor.

Abstract: A rotary printing machine is provided which includes at least one printing unit suitable for printing on a continuous printing web of material to be printed and a cutting device which is suitable for cutting the web printed by the printing unit. The rotary printing machine further includes a traction device which is located downstream of the printing unit that is furthest downstream, and upstream of the cutting device. The traction device is suitable for applying a predetermined mechanical tension to the printed web being discharged from the printing unit that is furthest downstream.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-inking hand stamp (1) comprising a housing (2) and an actuating arc (3) that can be displaced in relation to the housing and in which a stamp type part with axial parts (10, 11) is mounted, said axial parts protruding through slit-type openings (25) in lateral walls (8, 9) of the housing (2). At least one of said axial parts is held in a recess (26, 27) in one of the lateral parts (12, 13) of the actuating arc (3) by means of a separately produced fixing element. The fixing element can be introduced into the recess (26, 27), and locked therein, in such a way that the axis thereof is parallel to the axis of the recess, said fixing element comprising at least one locking element (29, 30; 35) that co-operates with a corresponding locking element (31; 37, 38) on the lateral side (12, 13) of the actuating arc (3).

Abstract: A printing press includes, a printing unit; a motor for driving the printing unit; a first drive system for drivingly connecting a blanketed impression cylinder, etc. of the printing unit to the motor; a first frame cover for covering the first drive system; an inker movable to be capable of being thrown on and thrown off the printing unit; a second drive system for driving ink rollers of the inker; and a second frame cover for covering the second drive system, the printing press further includes a motor for driving the ink rollers of the inker via the second drive system, and wherein opposed surfaces of the first frame cover and the second frame cover are entirely closed.

Abstract: A offset printing system for maintaining printability of offset printing ink. The offset printing system includes a suction pipe formed to fit within an ink fountain, a pump connected to a connecting pipe, a valve connected to the connecting pipe, a heater, a filter including a first filter and a second filter, a vacuum device including a disc and a stirrer, a heat exchanger connected to the connecting pipe and a discharge pipe formed to fit within the ink fountain.

Abstract: A printing/coating machine includes a blanket cylinder, impression cylinder, ultraviolet dryer, detector, and actuating plate. The blanket cylinder is supported rotatably. One of ink and varnish is supplied to an outer surface of the blanket cylinder. The impression cylinder is supported rotatably in contact with the blanket cylinder and prints/coats a transfer target body under conveyance with respect to the blanket cylinder. The dryer opposes a portion of the impression cylinder downstream of a contact position, where the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder are in contact with each other, in a rotational direction of the impression cylinder, and dries a printed/coated surface of the transfer target body under conveyance by irradiation with light. The detector is arranged in the vicinity of the contact position where the blanket cylinder and the impression cylinder are in contact with each other and detects an abnormal state.

Abstract: A device for cleaning cylinders of a printing machine is provided, with the device being provided with a driven washing roller 2 to contact a cylinder 1 to be cleaned. A doctor blade 4 at least temporarily engages the surface of the rotating washing roller 2. A collection trough 6 is provided for the dirt scraped off the rotating washing roller 2 by a doctor blade 4. The doctor blade 4 is mounted in the collection trough 6. The collection trough 6 is movably mounted in reference to the washing roller 2 such that the doctor blade 4 can contact the washing roller 2 or can be moved away from it, when necessary, by a respective movement of the collection trough 6.

Abstract: At least one unit of a web-machinery, or a web-processing machine is pre-adjusted in a method which influences a longitudinal register. An adjustment value is derived for that at least one unit based on previously-obtained data. The adjustment value is stored in a machine control unit.

Abstract: A shot pattern control wad structure for use in a cartridge for shotgun wherein the cartridge includes a case having a tubular outer wall and a wad structure located in the case between gunpowder and a charge of pellets. The wad structure of the present invention is a two-piece structure and includes a base wad having a tubular cylindrical body open at a forward end thereof and has a closed rearward end that faces adjacent to the gun powder. The cylindrical body of the base wad is provided with slits longitudinally extending from the open forward end. The second portion of the wad structure is a shot container having a tubular cylindrical body with open rear and front ends and contains the charge of pellets and is dimensioned to be slidably received within the base wad.

Abstract: A shot pattern control wad structure for use in a cartridge for shotgun wherein the cartridge includes a case having a tubular outer wall and a wad structure located in the case between gunpowder and a charge of pellets. The wad structure of the present invention is a two-piece structure and includes a base wad having a tubular cylindrical body open at a forward end thereof and has a closed rearward end that faces adjacent to the gun powder. The second portion of the wad structure is a shot container having a tubular cylindrical body with open rear and front ends and contains the charge of pellets and is dimensioned to be slidably received within the base wad. The open front end of the sot container has an annular inwardly restricting extrusion passage for extruded passage of the charge of pellets therethrough and the open rear end of the shot container is preferably provided with longitudinal slits.

Abstract: A two-stage percussion device for a paint ball gun includes a piston tube and a push rod in conjunction with a barrel. A separation ring is disposed between the middle and the rear sections of the barrel. The piston tube is accommodated in the middle section of the barrel. The push rod is disposed in the rear section of the barrel. A plunger is provided at the front end of the push rod. The rear section of the push rod passes through the separation ring and is disposed with a piston block. An air storage space is formed between the plunger and the separation ring.

Abstract: A turntable assembly displays an object such as an automobile by rotating 360 degrees continuously. The auto spin assembly includes a frame assembly, wheel cradles, a base assembly and a motor, all of which are detachably connected so that the auto spin assembly can be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily. The assembly can be dissembled to be stored in a relatively small area. The frame and wheel cradle assembly can be modified so that differently sized automobiles can be displayed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using rolling rail stock, such as one or more rail cars, as an advertising platform are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a rail car or a portion thereof is adapted to appear like a product model of an actual product. For example, a tanker rail car may be painted or otherwise adapted to appear as an oversized soda can, and/or a box car may be painted or otherwise adapted to appear as an oversized tissue box. Alternatively, or in addition, a product model may be separately prepared and secured to a rail car. For example, the rail car may be a flat bed rail car, and may support a product model of a sour cream container, a car, a boat, or any other product.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink carrier comprising an ester terminated oligo-amide material having a substantially low polydispersity. This ink carrier can be combined with a colorant to produce an ink composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for water-removable ink with an effect of coupling retardation by using an aliphatic alcohol as a solvent, which is selected from a group comprising n-butyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and pentanol, so that the curiosity of infants or juveniles can be stimulated to enhance the learning effect and also various desires of students or adults can be satisfied in terms of ornamental purposes.

Abstract: An accelerated-curing concrete masonry unit (CMU) mixture includes aggregate material, hydraulic cement and spent blasting abrasive particles, and may also include paint residue particles. The abrasive particles or abrasive and paint particles combined preferably make up at least 5.0% of the mixture by volume. Preferably, the hydraulic cement is Portland cement and the abrasive or combined particles make up about 10.0% to 17.0% of the mixture by volume. The abrasive particles typically have a fineness modulus ranging from 0.6 to 1.5 and more preferably from 0.75 to 1.2. Plastic particles may make up some or all of the abrasive particles. CMUs formed with this mixture are substantially more water repellent than standard CMUs and have a water absorption often no greater than 9.0 pounds per cubic foot. Preferred CMUs have an average net compressive strength of over 2,500 psi while levels of 3,000 psi or 3,500 psi are not uncommon.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally pollution-free, anti-corrosive pigment composition which is free of any heavy metal such as lead and/or chromium, which is free of zinc and/or water-soluble ions and which is excellent in the anti-corrosive effect. The anti-corrosive pigment composition comprises condensed calcium phosphate prepared by firing a mixture which comprises a calcium-containing component and a phosphorus-containing component and in which the molar ratio (Ca/P=m) of calcium to phosphorus present in these components falls within the following range: 0.50<m<1.00, at a temperature ranging from 180 to 350° C.

Abstract: A method of producing an organic pigment dispersion liquid, which has the steps of: providing an alkaline or acidic solution with an organic pigment dissolved therein and an aqueous medium, wherein a polymerizable compound is contained in at least one of the organic pigment solution and the aqueous medium; mixing the organic pigment solution and the aqueous medium; and thereby forming the pigment as fine particles; then polymerizing the polymerizable compound to form a polymer immobile from the pigment fine particles.

Abstract: Cement compositions including environmentally compatible defoamers and methods of using such cement compositions are provided herein. An example of a method is a method of reducing foam generation in a cement composition. An example of a composition is a is a cement composition comprising water, hydraulic cement, and a defoamer.

Abstract: A leak proof patio table cooler unit adapted to receive ice, beverage containers, and that has a centrally located passageway in the cooler unit so that a patio umbrella mast can pass through the center of the cooler unit.

Abstract: A pallet arrangement for a people mover includes a pallet adapted to move on wheels and form part of a moving track. The pallet includes a pallet body having at least two profile sections joined together. A wear surface is coupled to the pallet body and the two profile sections have a form-lock coupling.

Abstract: A molded plastic pallet, connects opposing sides of the pallet bottom, has a cross rail that has a crowned surface. Thus, should the wheels of a pallet jack rest on the surface of the rail as the jack's fork prongs are inserted under the pallet, they will be urged to roll off the rail, to avoid damage to the pallet which could occur when the jack lifts the pallet.

Abstract: An extendable tablet includes a tabletop frame including two sliding tabletops, a foldable tabletop having a first folding panel and a second folding panel pivotally coupled with each other, two sliding runners mounted underneath the two sliding tabletops to allow the two sliding tabletops to slide between a full-size position and a compact-size position, and a folding joint mounted to one of the sliding runners to pivotally connect to the first folding panel of the foldable tabletop. At the full-size position, the first and second foldable panels are pivotally folded between the two sliding tabletops to maximize a utilizing area. At the compact-size position, the first folding panel is pivotally overlapped on the second folding panel at a position that the foldable tabletop is sunk underneath the sliding tabletops such that the sliding tabletops are slidably mounted with each other edge-to-edge to minimize the utilizing area.

Abstract: A computer testing platform for supporting computer hardware components in a highly visible and readily accessible manner for diagnostic testing and repair includes a housing made from clear acrylic plastic and a plurality of bays for storing the components. The bays are formed by removable shelving disposed vertically and horizontally within the housing.

Abstract: A foldable furniture includes a supporting top, a leg pivotally connecting with the supporting top, and a foldable support including a first retention arm pivotally connecting with the supporting top, a second retention arm pivotally connecting between the leg and the first retention arm, and a sliding locker. The second retention arm is pivotally folded to align with the first retention arm at a position that a locking slot of the second retention arm is aligned with an engaging slot of the first retention arm so as to retain the leg at an opened position. The sliding locker is substantially engaging with the locking slot and the engagement slot to securely lock up the first retention arm with the second retention arm so as to lock up the leg at the opened position.

Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus for gasification of solid, liquid and gaseous organic feed materials having a fuel value into synthesis gas. The apparatus comprises: a gasification reactor vessel having a tapered interior with a minimum of four zones for introducing reaction gas mixtures, a central perforated diffuser pipe, a solid and liquid material inlet at the upper end of the uppermost zone, a solid and gas discharge outlet at the lower end of the bottom zone, wherein the reactor vessel defining a sequence of reaction zones from the material inlet to the material outlet including drying, pyrolysis, combustion and gasification zones, and confining downwardly moving the column of the feed materials within the zones, gas feed inlet pipes for introducing reaction gas into the zones, a synthesis gas discharge pipe below the zones, and a heat exchanger below the zones.

Abstract: A gasification furnace has a gasification chamber for pyrolyzing a raw material in a fluidized medium being fluidized therein to produce a pyrolysis gas and a pyrolysis residue. The gasification furnace also has a combustion chamber for receiving the pyrolysis residue together with the fluidized medium, combusting the pyrolysis residue in the fluidized medium being fluidized therein to heat the fluidized medium, and returning the fluidized medium to the gasification chamber. The gasification furnace includes a partition wall for separating the gasification chamber and the combustion chamber from each other. The partition wall includes a first steel plate having a cooling structure to prevent the pyrolysis gas from flowing between the gasification chamber and the combustion chamber. The gasification furnace allows a general material to be used for components therein and have a long repair period.

Abstract: Systems and methods of integrating plasma waste processing are described. An integreted energy generation system provided with a fossil fuel power plant system having a combustion chamber and a plasma waste processing system having an output. The integrated energy generation system also including an integrator for combining the output of thermal energy from the plasma waste processing system with the combustion chamber of the fossil fuel power plant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for thermal conversion of sludge into fuel and other products such as char. The systems and methods disclosed herein, among other benefits, convert sludge into fuel without the creation of reaction water and allow for the independent control of mixing and the movement of sludge through pyrolysis systems. Chars formed during pyrolysis have a number of beneficial uses.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for enhanced destruction of industrial waste gases include coating a high emissivity material onto to at least portions of the vessel walls of a direct fired incinerator, such as a thermal oxidizer, in order to enhance its incineration efficiencies, particularly for the incineration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Abstract: A boat hull comprises a transom and a bow; a substantially flat delta bottom surface; left and right sidewalls extending from the transom and converging to meet at the bow; left and right chines formed between the left sidewall and the bottom surface, and between the right sidewall and the bottom surface, respectively, the chines extending from the transom to the bow; and a planing area and a landing area. The chines and the bottom surface are substantially flat in the planing area. The angular bottom portions join the chines and the bottom surface. The angular bottom portions have a deadrise increasing from the transom toward the bow.

Abstract: A boat hull comprises a transom and a bow; a substantially flat delta bottom surface; left and right sidewalls extending from the transom and converging to meet at the bow; left and right chines formed between the left sidewall and the bottom surface, and between the right sidewall and the bottom surface, respectively, the chines extending from the transom to the bow; and a planing area extending from the transom and a landing area extending from the bow. The chines and the bottom surface are substantially flat in the planing area. The angular bottom portions join the chines and the bottom surface. The angular bottom portions have a deadrise increasing from the transom toward the bow.

Abstract: The motorized kayak includes foot pedal operated steering, and a selective lever that controls the polarity and speed of an electric motor, which can be retracted when not in use, as can the aft rudder. The kayak preferably has a topside axial enclosure, which may be rendered watertight and used as a bait tank or other liquid container, and typically at least one additional enclosure positioned transversely to the axial enclosure, which may or may not be watertight. These enclosures are preferably configured with the upper surfaces of their covers at a single level, for use collectively as an extended, relatively flat fishing seat.

Abstract: A multidimensional pedestrian crosswalk marker is disclosed. The marker typically includes three triangular surfaces and is three dimensional. Other shapes and dimensions may also be employed. Some of the surfaces may be coupled to each other and some may be separated. The surfaces may be defined by solid or broken lines or other shapes. Varying color combinations may be employed to accentuate the effect. Words, such as STOP, may also e written on one or more surfaces.

Abstract: In a process for manufacturing doped semiconductor single crystal comprises solidifying in a crucible, the amount of dopant is added into the semiconductor melt after the beginning of the crystal growth onto the seed crystal, or after at least partial solidification of the semiconductor single crystal in a conical or tapered portion of the crucible. Dopant may be partially added in advance into the crucible, with the remainder added into the semiconductor melt as described. Type III-V semiconductor single crystals or wafers having a diameter of at least about 100 mm, can be prepared having an electrical conductivity of at least about 250 Siemens/cm, and/or an electric resistivity of at most about 4×10?3 ?cm, and/or a significantly improved ratio of hall mobility to charge carrier concentration.

Abstract: A crystal has a diameter of 1 cm or more and shows a strongest peak in cathode luminescent spectrum at a wavelength of 360 nm in correspondence to a band edge.

Abstract: A light emitting diode includes a first light emitting zone and a second light emitting zone. A defect propagation confinement mechanism is disposed in relation to the first light emitting zone and the second light emitting zone. The defect propagation confinement mechanism prevents defects in either the first light emitting zone or the second light emitting zone from propagating to the other light emitting zone.

Abstract: The invention includes deposition apparatuses configured to monitor the temperature of a semiconductor wafer substrate by utilizing conduits which channel radiation from the substrate to a detector/signal processor system. In particular aspects, the temperature of the substrate can be measured while the substrate is spinning within a reaction chamber. The invention also includes deposition apparatuses in which flow of mixed gases is controlled by mass flow controllers provided downstream of the location where the gases are mixed and/or where flow of gases is measured with mass flow measurement devices provided downstream of the location where the gases are mixed. Additionally, the invention encompasses deposition apparatuses in which mass flow controllers and/or mass flow measurement devices are provided upstream of a header which splits a source gas into multiple paths directed toward multiple different reaction chambers.

Abstract: A device for heat treating (annealing) a III-V semiconductor wafer comprises at least one wafer support unit which is dimensioned such that a cover provided above the wafer surface is either spaced without any distance or with a distance of maximally about 2 mm to the wafer surface. A process for heat treating III-V semiconductor wafers having diameters larger than 100 mm and a dislocation density below 1×104 cm?2 is carried out in the device of the invention. SI GaAs wafers produced have an at least 25% increased characteristic fracture strength (Weibull distribution), an improved radial macroscopic and mesoscopic homogeneity and an improved quality of the mechano-chemically polished surface. The characteristic fracture strength is higher than 1900 MPa.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a crucible or other item is provided. The apparatus includes a first support member having a straight portion with two ends. A second support member having a shaped portion is connected to one of the ends of the first support member, wherein the shape of the shaped portion accommodates the crucible or other item. A support material covers the second support member, wherein the support material increases the coefficient of friction between the crucible or other item and the second support member. A spring is coupled to the other end of the first support member, and a third support member is coupled to the spring and configured so as to apply a force to the crucible or other item when the crucible or other item is placed in the shaped portion of the second support member.