Abstract: A welding system for welding one or more work pieces, the system comprising a welding device, a laser tracking device, and a controller module. In use of the welding system, the laser tracking device tracks a path of a desired weld and detects real-time variation(s) in the weld path. The variation(s) is/are assessed by the controller module to provide real-time communication with the welding system, so as to adjust one or more welding operating parameters.

Abstract: A welding machine with a wire feeder and a controller is disclosed. The wire feeder includes a wire feed motor with a motor speed input. The controller is coupled to the motor speed control input. A user selectable wire feed speed input is also connected to the controller. The controller has an input circuit coupled with a non-linear stage such that the relationship between the user selectable wire feed speed input and the actual wire feed speed is not linear. The selectable input may be a potentiometer mounted on a front panel as the user selectable wire feed speed input. The non-linearity may be continuous or two discrete gains.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping jaw which is intended for automated welding installations. The inventive clamping jaw comprises a body bearing fixed and mobile arms which are used to hold two or more sheets such that said sheets can be handled during welding. The invention is characterised in that the aforementioned body takes the form of a central tubular element having two opposing lateral plates welded to the lower part thereof, in order to support the articulated arm and to guide the actuation rod thereof. According to the invention, a single articulated arm is disposed at the centre of the clamp assembly between the lateral support plates of the articulation shaft.

Abstract: A heating unit for a vehicle features a radial fan (100) having a housing (110), which housing has an air inlet (116) and an air exit opening (118). The heating unit has an air-directing device (140) that guides an air flow in a pressure chamber (115) of the housing (110) to the exit opening (118). Arranged in the housing (110) is a radial fan wheel (130) that serves to generate a flow from the air inlet (116) via the pressure chamber (115) to the air exit opening (118). Also provided is an electrical heating element, e.g. a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heating element (125), that serves to transfer heat to the air flow generated by the fan. Air-directing elements (632, 634, 636, 638) are provided between the exit opening (118) and the heating element (125), in order to generate an air flow having a more uniform (680) velocity distribution.

Abstract: In an integrated glow plug and pressure sensor having a passage leading to the pressure sensor, a porous filter is inserted in the passage. The porous filter provides a four-fold improvement in pressure measurement by (1) acting as a trap for combustion deposits, (2) burning combustion deposits when the glow plug heater is on, (3) acting as a heat shield for reducing thermal shock error of the pressure sensor, and (4) damping acoustic high frequency ringing associated with the pressure passage.

Abstract: A continuous feed volumetric heating and convection oven for heating articles includes an oven body, a conveyor for moving the articles therethrough, a volumetric heating source for delivering microwave or other volumetric heating energy to the oven body, and a ventilation system for delivering a flow of heated air to the oven body. The ventilation system includes a heater and at least one damper associated with an exhaust whereby air may be partially recirculated and partially exhausted from the oven body. Microwave chokes and microwave suppression tunnels are provided for limiting the escape of volumetric heating energy such as microwave energy into the surrounding area and into the ventilation system.

Abstract: An infrared sensor with an electrically heatable sensor housing. The housing including a heating device in the form of a strip conductor-like electric heating track, which is controlled by a control device, and applied onto a ceramic substrate. The ceramic substrate comprises an electrically insulated ceramic material providing adequate thermal conductivity and preferably forming the bottom of the sensor housing, and carrying at least one infrared sensor element, e.g., a thermopile sensor. The ceramic substrate having electric strip conductors serving as a contact surface for a corresponding (not-shown) housing cover and through-hole contacts serving as electrical connections between the top side and the bottom side of the ceramic substrate. The electric heating tracks and strip conductors in a preferred embodiment comprise thick-film tracks. The infrared sensor being suitable for a measuring tip of an intra-auricular infrared thermometer.

Abstract: A heater strip for use as a heating element in an electric heater is made up of a profiled strip made of a flat metallic material forming a resistor section and of mounting elements extending over one common longitudinal side and they are manufactured as one piece with the resistor section for mounting the heater strip to a support. The strip has a zigzag-shaped structure. The mounting elements are provided only on the flat leg sections of the zigzag-shaped heater strip.

Abstract: A thermostat is provided comprising a first connector for connecting to an air conditioner, a second connector for connecting to either a conventional heater or a heat pump reversing valve, and a selection means for selecting from at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. The first mode of operation is configured to establish cooling by providing an on signal to the first connector and to establish heating by providing an on signal to the second connector. The second mode of operation is configured to establish cooling by providing an on signal to the first and second connectors, and heating by providing an on signal to the first connector but not the second connector. When the second mode is selected and the second connector is connected to conventional heating, the thermostat detects when both the conventional heating and air conditioning are operating simultaneously during cooling.

Abstract: An electric blanket has a woven web of warp and weft fibers. At least a portion of the warp fibers are electrically conductive. At least a portion of the weft fibers are electrically conductive and interweave with the electrically conductive warp fibers at a first area of the web. A power source in electrical communication with the web applies a voltage to the web that produces a wide area electrical distribution at the first area.

Abstract: A cartridge heater, especially a compressed cartridge heater (1) has at least one heating coil (8, 9), which is arranged exposed in a metallic tubular body (2) and is embedded in a granulated insulating material. The ends of heating coil portions (8, 9) are provided with terminals (7) projecting from the tubular body (2). To make it possible to manufacture such a cartridge heater with minimal effort in terms of labor and material, a flat insulating plate (10) coordinated in its width with the internal diameter of the tubular body (2) is provided as the carrier. The heating coils (8, 9) extend along the two flat sides of the insulating plate (10) and the two heating coils (8, 9) are connected to one another by a coil section (12, 12?), which is led around a deflecting edge (27) of the insulating plate (10).

Abstract: A layered heater is provided that includes at least one resistive layer having a resistive circuit pattern, the resistive circuit pattern defining a length, a width, and a thickness, wherein the thickness varies along the length of the resistive circuit pattern and/or the width of the resistive circuit pattern for a variable watt density. The present disclosure also provides layered heaters having a resistive circuit pattern with a variable thickness along with a variable width and/or spacing of the resistive circuit pattern in order to produce a variable watt density.

Abstract: An indoor or outdoor induction cook top system with integrated downdraft or telescoping ventilator uses cross flow or centrifugal blower technology. The system is controlled by an electronic or mechanical controller through a touch device, a slide, or knob. These provide precise control and an efficient way of removal of gases/fumes. A smooth glass cook top incorporates the induction hobs and a downdraft. The ventilator's blower assembly has a fan and a filter. The system uses sensors to detect temperature, fire, effluent, filter change requirements, fan speed, power, and voltage. The system has programmable operations and numerous set points.

Abstract: An inverter-integrated electrical rotating machine is provided in which each switching device of an inverter and power wiring and control wiring for connecting them can be highly protected electrically and mechanically while the cooling property of the switching devices can be improved. Cooling air flows led in from cooling air flow suction holes in an end wall of an inverter case simultaneously flow in parallel from the cooling air flow suction holes on inner and outer sides in the radial direction. The cooling air flows then penetrate an inverter device in an axial direction through an outer circumferential cooling air passage formed by an outer circumferential lateral plate part and an inner circumference of the inverter case and an inner circumferential cooling air passage formed between an inner circumferential lateral plate part and a cover surrounding a rotary shaft. The cooling air flows are then led into a motor housing from a cooling air flow suction hole of the housing.

Abstract: This portable electromagnetic induction heating device is used to carry an induction current in a conductor, make the conductor generate heat by Joule's heat, and heat adhesive by the heat generating conductor. A heating induction coil (13a) is formed by a plurality of coil bodies (21-24 and 51-54), the respective coil bodies can change mutually center-to-center distances. Simultaneously, by changing any one of polarities thereof, a polarity and a position of a magnetic force line generated by the conductor are changed, whereby a heating state of the adhesive can be changed depending on a region of the adhesive.

Abstract: A production method of an acoustic diaphragm including the steps of: forming an acoustic diaphragm-shaped workpiece with a flange portion added to at least a portion of an outer periphery of the workpiece by using a natural material including an organic matter which can be carbonized by burning; impregnating a solution including phenol resin into the workpiece obtained at the above step, and then heating the workpiece to a predetermined temperature to bring the phenol resin into a high polymer state; and burning the workpiece processed at the above step under a substantially anoxic atmosphere to carbonize the organic matter.

Abstract: A resonator device including an induction coil, a conductive member positioned adjacent the induction coil, and a dielectric layer between at least a portion of the induction coil and the conductive member to form a capacitor structure. In one embodiment, the conductive member can be a stent. In an alterative embodiment, the conductive member can be a conductive film. In an additional embodiment, the dielectric layer can have a dielectric constant that changes in a predetermined fashion between at least a portion of the induction coil and the conductive member to allow for a uniform current distribution in the resonator device. The dielectric layer can also include a flexible elongate body.

Abstract: An inexpensive packaging bag for use in a microwave oven, in which the packaging bag can be prevented from opening at the base part of a branch section when used for retorting or for cooking in the microwave oven, and pressure in the packaging bag can be automatically released when the bag is used for cooking in the microwave oven. A packaging bag for microwave oven hermetically sealed by heat-sealing a plastic film is provided with a branch section, and a vapor release seal part having at least one weakened part is formed at the branch section. Opening preventive means are provided at the branch section and inside a peripheral edge seal part, facing the branch section, of a packaging bag body.

Abstract: An outer portion of one or more layers of microwave interactive material, which is for becoming hot when exposed to microwave energy, is arranged in a manner that seeks to advantageously control heating, so that the outer portion of the microwave interactive material can safely be adjacent the periphery of a turntable tray. The turntable tray can be heated by the microwave interactive material so that a peak thermally induced stress occurs in the turntable tray at a position proximate the periphery of the tray. The layer(s) of microwave interactive material are configured in a manner so that the peak thermally induced stress is less than a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A temporary protective cover for electrical outlet boxes and plumbing outlet boxes which prevents the outlet boxes from being damaged and prevents debris and/or tools from entering the outlet boxes during the drywall, stucco, siding and all finishing material installation phases during new construction. The cover is molded in one piece and is constructed of a non-conducting material provided with a base member that is universally dimensioned to cover the openings of all conventionally sized electrical and plumbing type outlet boxes. The cover contains a retaining member that is universally dimensioned to fit inside the openings of all conventionally sized electrical and plumbing type outlet boxes. On the opposing side of the retaining member, a rigid extending member is universally dimensioned to cover the outlet boxes, so that when drywall, stucco, siding and all other like finishing materials are installed, it permits uncomplicated discovery of the cover and outlet boxes underneath without damage.

Abstract: A container assembly comprises a first container and a second container. The first container includes a first continuous body portion and a first rim. The first rim terminates in a lip portion. The second container includes a second continuous body portion and a second rim. The second rim terminates in a lip portion. The second rim and the first rim are shaped substantially the same. The first container and the second container are adapted to be releasably lockable to each other by fitting a plurality of upwardly-projecting ribs of the first container into a plurality of respective second spaces of the second container and fitting a second plurality of upwardly-projecting ribs of the second container into a plurality of respective first spaces of the first container.

Abstract: A container for a consumable product, wherein the container has a first side surface having one or more protrusions, and a second side surface having one or more indentations, wherein said protrusions correspond with said indentations such that like containers are able to be interconnected by insertion of protrusions of one container in indentations of another container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device (10) for a container (12) comprising a filling device (14) that can be attached to an opening (16) of the container (12), and a closure means (18) that is attached to the filling device (14) in such a way that the opening (16) of the container (12) is sealed when the filling device (14) is attached to the opening (16) and that is coated at least partially with polytetrafluoroethylene (22) on one side (20) that is accessible from outside the container (12) in the assembled state of the filling device (14) on the container (12).

Abstract: A latch plate slides along a slide plate attached to the body of a refuse container. The latch plate engages a pin on the hinged led of the container to lock it closed. The plates are spring-biased to keep the container locked. The plates must be moved against the spring to open the lid. A rotating handle can move the plates or the lid can be opened by actuating at least two trigger mechanisms. Requiring rotation of a handle or simultaneous actuation of a trigger mechanism make the latch bear resistant.

Abstract: A floating cover (12) for a liquid storage tank (10) is made from a plurality of prefabricated sandwich panels (30). Each panel has an upper glass fibre composite layered portion (34), a honeycomb layer (36) the same size as the upper composite layered portion (34), and a lower fibre glass composite layered portion (32) that extends around the edges of the honeycomb layer by about 0.1 m. The panels are laid adjacent and abutting each other on a supporting form work, and the gaps above the extended lower layered portion (32) are filled in with sandwich sections similar to the structural layers of the sandwich panels. The upper parts of the in-fill sections overlap the upper layered portions (34) of the prefabricated panels by about 0.1 m.

Abstract: A container construction is provided and includes a lid and receptacle. The lid is attachable to the receptacle in an area between lips extending from outer perimeters of the lid and receptacle using a bonding element that is permanently attached to one of the lips and heat sealed to the other of the lips. The lid includes a plug that fits within a mouth allowing resealing of the receptacle. Only one lid element is required to seal the receptacle.

Abstract: A container cover comprising a cover plate having a rear surface for contacting a container; and an annular closing member having a peripheral portion fixed to the cover plate along a rear peripheral portion of the cover plate and a remaining portion for detachably and resiliently contacting the rear surface of the cover plate. The container cover is applied to the container irrespective of type or size of the container. The container cover can be easily used since it is simply coupled with and detached from the container. In addition, since the container cover is not disposable, it does not cause resource waste or environmental problem.

Abstract: A container for food product includes a film affixed to a food tray. The film forms a top of the container and has an access opening. The sealing label, adhesively sealed to the top around the opening, is resealable when a tab of the sealing label is pulled back. The sealing label is resealable against the top layer to seal the opening when the label is moved back against the top. In one form, the sealing label extends along the top of the container and seals along a portion of the film which is affixed to one or more top end surfaces of walls forming the tray.

Abstract: A polygonal shaped container is provided which includes a wrapper surrounding a food product. The shape of the container is defined by either a frame containing a food product or rigid material incorporated with the wrapper. Access to contents in the container is provided by withdrawing a resealable sealing layer sealed to the top or side surface of the container and withdrawing the sealing layer from the container or by pivoting a rigid lid away from the top of the container.

Abstract: A container holding device is provided and includes a device structure, wherein the device structure includes a first structure side portion associated with a second structure side portion to define a structure cavity for supportingly containing a container, wherein the first structure side portion and the second structure side portion further define a structure opening communicated with the structure cavity to allow the container to be moved into and out of the structure cavity.

Abstract: A tank liner for use with a tank having an interior region in the storage and/or transportation of fluids or liquids. The tank liner includes a body having an outer wall and an inner wall. The liner body is positioned within the interior region. A vacuum is applied between the tank and the outer wall of the tank liner.

Abstract: An inflatable cooler is provided having a rigid base, an upper frame, and an inflatable body having at least one fluid chamber connected to the base and to the upper frame. The inflatable body and the at least fluid chamber is comprised of a flexible material. The cooler has an inflated state in which the at least one fluid chamber is filled with a fluid such as air, thereby increasing the height of the cooler and forming a semi-rigid body structure useful for transporting food and beverages. The cooler has a deflated state in which the at least one fluid chamber is not filled, thereby providing a compact structure conducive for efficient storage and relatively inexpensive shipping.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas seal for sealing the upper opening of a large-volume container, the container exhibiting a wall encircling the opening. The gas seal comprises a gas holder foil 1 resting in its peripheral area in the area of the wall, at least four pinch plates 6 mounted circumferentially on the upper edge of the wall, and a sealing cord 4. The peripheral area of the gas holder foil 1 is overturned and the sealing cord 4 inserted circumferentially in the overturned gas holder foil 1. The pinch plates 6 squeeze the gas holder foil 1, in its overturned area, to the upper edge of the wall.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device to the tab opener. The device further comprises a plug portion attached to the mount piece and configured to engage and at least partially close an opening in the can.

Abstract: A system for preventing beverage spills from disposable cup lids. More particularly this invention comprises a circumferentially ridged stopper adapted to fit within the non-circular sipping aperture of a disposable cup lid. Preferred embodiments of the system comprise indicia, packaging, and methods of use.

Abstract: Systems for influencing a purchasers vending decision through the use of sensory differentiated product indicia are disclosed. Methods for activating sensory differentiated product indicia in response to available inventory also are disclosed.

Abstract: A pill dispenser (10) and a related method of pill dispensing including a container (12) having a holder (14), a gate (16), a controller (18) a sensor (20) and a neutralizing device (22). The dispenser (10) releases pills at a prescribed release rate. The sensor (20) detects tampering with the container (12). Upon detection of tampering, the neutralizing device (22) renders the contents of the pill dispenser (10) impotent.

Abstract: A magazine and tube dispensing method is provided. The magazine includes a receiving compartment for temporarily receiving unfilled tubes intended for filling with a flowable product, the compartment being formed with a movable outer rail wall. A gate assembly downstream from the receiving compartment includes a constriction passageway formed between a lateral inner wall and a lateral member wall allowing downward gravity feed of tubes only in a single file. The lateral member wall is movable in a direction toward or away from the lateral inner wall and integrally movable as a member of the outer rail wall, thereby adjusting a cross-sectional dimension of the passageway to accommodate processing of different diameter tubes.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a device that can comprise a plurality of cutlery, the device comprises space in a holder that can store disposable cutlery, a moving device such as a connecting stand is formed on the holder. A pressing shaft is formed on a central portion of the connecting stand, and when the pressing shaft is pushed down, a first sucking plate of the device will be triggered to push open a cover body of the device automatically and draws in the cutlery so that the user can retrieve the cutlery easily. Once the disposable cutlery are taken out, the cover body will close automatically so that the cutlery located side the device can be hygienic kept.

Abstract: Disclosed is a discharger for contents in tablet form. The discharger comprises: a first main body and a second main body each having a side wall, a rear surface, a top surface, a bottom surface and an inner wall surface, and arranged in the left and right; a discharge means located between the first main body and the second main body; and a cover member for finishing the front parts of the first and second main bodies coupled to each other. Especially, the discharge means to be inserted between the first main body and the second main body vertically and reciprocally moves within the dimensions of an opening formed on the rear surface of the discharger, thereby carrying out stored contents to an outlet of the cover member.

Abstract: A bottle adapter device having a clasping portion configured to fit over the neck or cap section of a bottle container and a canopy portion configured to give the beverage bottle an overall profile of a beverage can, is disclosed. Beverage bottles that include the bottle adapter device may be used conveniently in vending machines designed primarily for canned beverages.

Abstract: A dispense apparatus and system for dispensing suspensions or emulsions. The system ensures uniformity of distribution of the dispersed phase within the continuous-phase liquid by moving the fluid through the dispense cartridge, such as with a continuous or pulsating flow. In one embodiment, peristaltic pumps are positioned upstream and downstream of the dispense cartridge, in fluid communication with and forming a single loop with a fluid source. Circulation between the fluid source and the dispense cartridge is maintained. In a second embodiment, a pump circulates fluid into and out of the dispense cartridge and is also in fluid communication with a fluid source such as with a pinch valve to allow proper filling of the dispense cartridge from the fluid source. In a third embodiment, a reversing pump is placed between the dispense cartridge and fluid source to continually or continuously pump fluid into and out of the dispense cartridge.

Abstract: The device for mixing and dispensing multi-component compositions is distinguished in that a cap (10) acting as a closure initially closes the outlet openings (5) of the components and can be moved into the open position by pressure of the components while they are being discharged, so that the components can be mixed by the mixing helix (13) and emerge from the outlet tube (12). The device also includes distribution means that may be a fitted onto or an integral part of the outlet tube.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus adapted for use in a refrigerator, which may comprise, inter alia, a beverage-dispensing nozzle, a perforated beverage container drain nozzle connected to the beverage-dispensing piping, an electronically actuated valve means, a beverage container holder, a thermal insulating chamber surrounding the beverage container holder, an access door for selectively providing access to the chamber, and a safety interlock switch on the access door, and electronic beverage dispenser control means and devices connected thereto.

Abstract: The safeguard device for the pump of a liquid container prevents the pump of the new liquid container from being opened by the consumers. The device is a substrate that can be fastened or tied to the joint cap on the top of the bottle cap on the container, and the substrate forms a positioning chip that is connected to the pump. A disconnected line is placed between the substrate and the positioning chip, and by connecting the substrate and positioning chip to the joint cap and pump of the contain, it can maintain the unopened status of the joint cap and pump, so that the consumer can easily twist the pump open and cause it to spring up. Also, the device prevents the cleaner inside from being pumped out, and once the pump is twisted.

Abstract: A personal squeeze bottle dispenser has a clamshell housing adapted to receive a squeeze bottle having a push/pull dispensing valve. A slide mechanism is received within the housing and has a collar at one end engaging the push/pull valve, and a spring at the other end to effect automatic return of the slide mechanism upon termination of a dispensing cycle. The spring biases the push/pull valve to the closed position. The clamshell housing is configured with an opening for a thumb pad of the slide mechanism to achieve opening of the push/pull valve and accommodating pressure upon the squeeze bottle. An opening on the backside of the housing, opposite the thumb pad, is also provided to allow the user's fingers to access the squeeze bottle for the application of dispensing force.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing fluid which passes fluid through a porous member carrying, comprising or coated with a germicide which, by contact with fluid passing therethrough, assists in at least partially disinfecting the fluid.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus comprises a liquid dispenser and a towel dispenser. The liquid dispenser further comprises a container member and an expelling member. The towel dispenser is disposed adjacent to and in contact with a portion of the container member of the liquid dispenser. Liquid is dispensed, through the expelling member of the liquid dispenser, in a substantially downward direction.

Abstract: A dispensing device having a housing capable of receiving a pre-packaged charge of pre-whipped topping or icing. The housing has an inner wall with a slot formed therein for receiving a rack that is capable of rotational and translational motion within the slot. The rack has a set of gear teeth that engage with a catch on a plunger. The piston moves in the axial direction to force the pre-whipped topping or icing through the outlet in its packaging. The catch on the piston is locked in one direction and pivots in the opposite direction such that the rack engages with the piston when it moves in a first direction and the rack disengages with the piston when it is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: Aerosol valve trigger actuator with a plastic shroud, a linearly acting trigger member having at least one camming surface, a fluid conduit for connection to a vertical aerosol valve stem and with at least one cam follower, the trigger actuation camming the plastic conduit and valve stem downwardly to dispense product, an elongated bendable plastic spring molded to the shroud, the trigger member having at least one rearward extension extending through at least one opening in the spring. In a first embodiment, the rearward extension is locked by one or more hooks to the free end of the plastic spring on assembly. In a second embodiment, a protrusion on the trigger locks it against removal. The plastic spring biases the trigger member forwardly on trigger release.