Abstract: A projectile launcher has a magazine of launching chambers for holding a plurality of projectiles at the launcher's front end. The projectiles are launchable by the delivery of a blast of compressed air through each chamber's respective air inlet. The air inlets are uniformly spaced in a substantially cylindrical array about the magazine. A piston with a handle is adjacent to the rear end of the launcher body. The piston has a longitudinal axis coaxial with the cylindrical array, and the piston is movable in back-stroke and fore-stroke motions along that axis for inhaling air into the launcher during the back-stroke and exhaling air from the launcher though one of said air inlets in blasts of compressed air during the fore-stroke. A rotatable diverter directs the blasts to one of the air inlets individually and sequentially upon successive backstroke and fore-stroke cycles of the piston.

Abstract: The present invention is for a portable anti-spill single gas burner camp stove (1) with a housing (2) having a single gas burner (4) for selectively heating a coffeepot (6) placed thereover, and a sleeve-like anti-spill windshield (13) for snugly receiving at least a major portion of the coffeepot (6) therein on its downward sliding insertion thereinto, thereby rendering the safe and convenient preparation of hot beverages.

Abstract: A barbecue grill includes a main body, a plurality of burners mounted in the main body and each having a plurality of fire nozzles, a support seat mounted in the main body, and a placement member movably mounted on the main body and including a box slidably mounted on the support seat and having a plurality of air holes aligning with the fire nozzles of the burners, and a handle protruding from the main body for moving the box. Thus, the barbecue grill can cook the food by the gas burners and the charcoals so that a user can select the manner for cooking the food, thereby facilitating the user cooking the food.

Abstract: An apparatus for converting an existing array of steam table wells into a single heating and/or cooking surface. The apparatus offers flexibility to dining establishments having any variety of single-well or multiple-well steam tables arranged. The apparatus includes one or more adapter frames adapted to fit within existing steam wells, and an overlying heating surface. The frame includes a peripherally arranged riser wall to allow the frame to rest within a steam well in such a manner that the frame's riser wall projects above a top surface of the steam well on which the overlying heating surface may rest. Preferably, the adapter frame interacts with both the existing steam well and the overlying heating surface such that seals are formed to increase the efficiency of transferring heat from the steam table to be to the overlying heating surface. A gasketing material may be included to facilitate such sealing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-generating mixture, to a method and a device for generating heat, especially for heating food such as water, coffee, etc.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided in which a self-contained warmer is attached to a vessel to at least warm food therein. The self-contained warmer may include a container, and an exothermic composition provided within the container that produces heat by a chemical reaction upon activation of the exothermic composition. The self-contained warmer is configured to be removably placed in contact with a surface of the vessel to provide heat transfer from the chemical reaction to the vessel such that the heat generated by the exothermic reaction generates sufficient heat to at least warm food in the vessel.

Abstract: A hood (10) is described, in particular for a household kitchen; said hood comprises means (BT,M,A,D) adapted to receive and/or transmit telephone communication signals, in particular telephone communication voice signals.

Abstract: A tubular radiation absorbing device (1) designed for a solar heating application is described. The tubular radiation absorbing device has a metal central tube (3) and a glass tubular jacket (2) surrounding the central tube (3). A folding bellows (11) is connected between the central tube (3) and the tubular jacket (2), so that the tubular jacket and the central tube are movable relative to each other. A connecting element (20) connects an inner end of the folding bellows (11) with the central tube (3) and extends from the inner end of the folding bellows (11) through an inner annular space (30) between the folding bellows (11) and the central tube (3). The connecting element includes at least a part of a hydrogen window (50). A getter (6) is arranged in an outer annular space (33) between the folding bellows (11) and the tubular jacket (2).

Abstract: This invention integrates the receiver as a support with improved performance and rigidity and eliminates moving fluidic components that increase the units overall reliability and lowers construction costs. The cable drive mount system provides foul weather operation coupled with a slip clutch for un anticipated loads. Integrating the sun tracker into the parabolic trough body eliminates the need for timing and calibration.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for generating telemetric impulsional response fingerprints for an electronic system. The system operates by first determining a steady-state response of the electronic system under specified initial conditions. Next, the system introduces a sudden impulse step change to a parameter of the electronic system and then measures the dynamic response of the electronic system to the sudden impulse step change. The system then generates a multiparametric representation from the steady-state response and the dynamic response wherein the multiparametric representation simultaneously displays the steady-state response and the dynamic response.

Abstract: A solar concentrating collector includes corrugated board parabolic support segments with flexible strips and side tabs over the cut edge to support a laminate with reflective coated film. The reflector assembly has supporting arms and pivots about a heat absorbing conduit secured to vertical extensions of adjacent stationary posts. Selected external surfaces are weatherproofed. The conduit includes vacuum insulators and means to isolate conduit from insulator expansion. Upper arms support pulleys and cable take-ups for continuous collector position changes. Cross members of the extended post secure the fixed conduit, and at a higher level, a programmable drive to rotate two cable capstans for cables that pivot two adjacent reflector assemblies. Other embodiments include triangular or square fluid conduits with planar surfaces for photovoltaic cells and a modified reflective surface to disperse solar rays into a band of reflected sunlight directed to photocell areas.

Abstract: A nitric oxide delivery device is provided that can be formed as a module that is insertable in a mating equipment bay in a gas delivery system found in one location, removed and used in conjunction with a transport gas delivery system when the patient is transported, and thereafter inserted in the equipment bay of a gas delivery system located at a second location. In a preferred embodiment, the device includes a housing having an NO supply port, an NO delivery port, a flow sensor port, and a conduit pneumatically connected to the NO supply port and the NO delivery port. A selector valve is positioned in the conduit and selectively moves between a first position wherein the NO supply port is pneumatically connected to the NO delivery port and a second position wherein the NO delivery port is pneumatically connected to a temporary supply of NO.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a lined inflatable and dilatable stent (the stent is dilatable and its lining is either inflatable or dilatable) that will be introduced inside vessels to control the blood (or other fluids) flow.

Abstract: Magnetic structures develop a magnetic force between a tongue and a posterior pharyngeal wall to stabilize an orientation of the tongue.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrosurgical instrument (5) for an endoscope or a catheter, which can be operated by means of a high-frequency current, contact electrosurgical treatment and non-contact plasma coagulation in an ionisable gas. A stationary electrode (33) is arranged on the distal end of a guiding tube (7) that can be introduced into the instrument channel (1) of an endoscope catheter (3), and when the electrosurgical electrode for the contact treatment is in the retracted position in the guiding tube (7), the stationary electrode is connected to the electrosurgical electrode (11) by means of a contact element (37). The retraced position of the electrode (11) can, but not necessarily, be maintained by an abutment (21) of a handling device (13) and/or by a suitable arrangement and measurement of the contact element (37). The retracted position of the electrode (11) does not need to be optically controlled.

Abstract: A motion-coupled visual environment prevents, reduces and/or treats motion sickness by sensing inertial motion and providing a corresponding evocative image for a subject to view, Inertial sensors may include accelerometers, gyroscopes or a variety of other different sensor types. A cross-coupling algorithm may be used to cross couple different sensed inertial motions. A variety of mapping schemes may be used to map sensed inertial motion to corresponding motion within the evocative scene displayed on the display. Driver-centric, passenger-centric and simulation surround systems are possible. Applications include reducing motion sickness on passenger vehicles such as airplanes, trains and cars; on military vehicles such as ships, airplanes, helicopters and the like; and reducing “cybersickness” in the context of simulations on moving platforms.

Abstract: Briefly, a system and method include the use of a patient operated pain recording device and a reception port to analyze current medical condition data, for example an experienced pain level. Current medical conditions can be analyzed with respect to previously stored medical condition data, other patients medical condition data, current actively, and the like.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method that may affect the development of autism spectrum disorders. The method can be used to substantially reduce mammalian immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated reaction antibodies that are induced by the allergens inherent in products formed from natural rubber latex. The method may be particularly useful as a proactive approach to affect developmental, learning and behavioral disabilities in children.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments self health/urgency data and environment health/urgency data may be transmitted externally from an autonomic element. Other embodiments may include transmitting the self health/urgency data and environment health/urgency data together on a regular basis similar to the lub-dub of a heartbeat. Yet other embodiments may include a method for managing a system based on the functioning state and operating status of the system, wherein the method may include processing received signals from the system indicative of the functioning state and the operating status to obtain an analysis of the condition of the system, generating one or more stay alive signals based on the functioning status and the operating state of the system, transmitting the stay-alive signal, transmitting self health/urgency data, and transmitting environment health/urgency data.

Abstract: An improved portable cigar extinguisher and saver device consisting of an assembly of two hollow, cylindrical tube sections coupled together in a slidable, telescopic manner capable of being hermetically sealed by a movable top cap attached to the top tube section and a detachable bottom cap on the bottom tube section. The device can be sealed airtight and shortened or lengthened telescopically, thereby eliminating the space and air within to quickly extinguish a lit cigar and preserve it for later consumption, or to carry a fresh, unsmoked cigar. The device provides cigar smokers with a convenient, socially and environmentally friendly device for extinguishing and carrying a partially consumed cigar.

Abstract: Semi-manufactured tobacco products are stored and made available by a device comprising a plurality of storage units filled directly from a maker machine, at least one bin containing the storage units in ordered arrangement, and at least one mobile collection unit by which a given number of storage units can be taken up from the bin. Operating in conjunction with first, second and third guidance systems, the collection unit can be moved from the bin to at least one holding store, from the store to at least one machine by which the semi-manufactured tobacco products are processed further, and from this machine back to the bin; accordingly, the device is able to link any given number of machines turning out semi-manufactured items to any given number of machines for subsequent processing of the semi-manufactured items.

Abstract: The Invention provides an improved device for storing a fire-ignition device and attaching such device to a tobacco pipe. The Invention is comprised of a large Fabric Band, which attaches securely to a tobacco pipe, a Small Fabric Loop which attaches securely to a fire-ignition device, and a tether which can be extended and retracted via a retractable mechanism attached at one end to the Fabric Band and at the other to the Small Fabric Loop. The tether can be extended to such an extent that the attached fire-ignition device may be used to light tobacco contained in the attached tobacco pipe.

Abstract: A Disposable Water Pipe Liner is disclosed. Also disclosed is a liner that is insertible into the chamber tube of conventional water pipe whereby it prevents tar buildup on the inside walls of the chamber tube. The chamber tube liner also has a pre-formed aperture designed to be aligned with the stem aperture in the chamber tube. The liner further has a plurality of guidelines inscribed upon it to aide users in trimming its length such that it is fitted to that user's water pipe. The liner also includes a stem tube liner for slipping over the inner end of the stem to also prevent its being coated with tar and other deposits.

Abstract: The present invention provides methodologies, including the utilization of genetically modified (GM) tobaccos, for the development and production of consumer acceptable PREPs encompassing the following: 1) production of low tar-to-nicotine ratio cigarettes, which allow smokers to obtain satisfying amounts of nicotine more efficiently than conventional cigarettes while reducing whole smoke deliveries; thereby reducing smoker “compensation” that exists with conventional low-yield cigarettes; 2) reduction of harmful tobacco-specific nitrosamines in tobacco products by genetic means and by extracting nicotine from tobacco and combining such with genetically modified reduced-nicotine tobacco; 3) production of improved expanded tobacco which utilizes genetically modified increased-nicotine tobacco; and 4) production of reconstituted tobacco which includes any combinations of the following: genetically modified increased-nicotine tobacco, genetically modified reduced-nicotine tobacco, tobacco leaf fractions, and fre

Abstract: A fully stretchable wig is provided. The wig comprises an inner portion that includes a plurality of wefts with hair attached thereto and connecting, stretchable cross-strips. A stretchable band extends about the circumference of the inner portion, having a variable width which forms a contoured lower edge that creates a realistic hairline. The stretchable band includes stretchable wefts attached to forward and rear portions of the band to allow the band to be stretched along its entire circumference to provide a comfortable and precise fit. Adjustment straps are attached at first ends to the stretchable band and are selectively attachable at second ends to one of a plurality of locations along the band to precisely adjust the size of the wig. Attachments are provided on second ends of the adjustment straps for attaching the second ends of the straps to the band.

Abstract: An applicator device for applying a material in the form of a lead, in particular for applying a cosmetic material, comprising a holding part, in the interior of which the lead material (KM) to be applied is accommodated and which has an exit opening for the lead material (KM), a rotary part into which the holding part is preferably telescopically fitted and which is axially fixedly but rotatably connected to the holding part at a coupling portion thereof by way of a counterpart coupling portion provided at the rotary part, a rotary mechanism for axial displacement of the lead material (KM), the mechanism being arranged in the rotary part, and a protector member for covering the exit opening, wherein the protector member has a fitting opening at its one end and is closed at its other end and wherein the protector member can be reversibly fitted on to the rotary part, characterised in that the axially fixed, rotatable connection between the coupling portion of the holding part and the counterpart coupling port

Abstract: In an applicator for a cosmetic product, especially for mascara or hair dye, comprising a main body that is connectable to a handle, said main body having a plurality of discs disposed parallel to one another, spaced apart from one another, provision is made for the discs to be patterned individually user-specifically.

Abstract: In an applicator for mascara, hair colorants or similar cosmetic products comprising a main body of a relatively hard material, such as metal or hard plastic, said main body being connectable to a rod and having a plurality of circumferential grooves, provision is made, in order to improve the combing action and transfer properties, for the grooves to extend parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An electric blow dryer with a wrap-around brush attachment that fits on the part where the air exits the dryer, the front part is where the attachment fits; the wrap-around comb has a female-shaped adapter on top (on the inside) and the dryer has a male-shaped adapter in the 2 places on the shaft which coordinates with the female-shaped adapter on the wrap-around brush.

Abstract: A compact and disposable food flavoring container and dispenser utilizing its integral food stabbing feature for its delivery with fruits or vegetables accompanying an alcoholic beverage. Device also may be stabbed into and delivered with other consumable products which are enjoyed with additional spices or flavorings. Devices food stabbing means may further be utilized to clean lodged food material from between a persons teeth and gums. This device is preferably a cylindrical, elongated and shelled plastic structure having a hollowed out chamber which stores a single serving of dry granular spice or low viscosity fluid spice or flavoring with its dispensing spout created upon the breaking or tearing open of its integral member by its operator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning a connector. The method includes several steps including: positioning a containment structure on an exposed end of a connector, and injecting a cleaning solvent within a chamber defined by the containment structure and the exposed end. Thereafter, the interior of the chamber containing the cleaning solvent can be exposed to an energetic stimulus, such as ultrasonic acoustic energy. After the ultrasonic energy has been applied, the solvent can be removed from the chamber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning, drying, coating, baking etching and deposition of surfaces on glass substrate as it transitions thru and between small gaps between hydro-static porous media bearings. Due to the non-contact nature of the device extremely high pressures can be induced upon the work piece through various fluids without damage to the substrate, allowing the system to utilize the viscous nature of fluids to accomplish the desired cleaning, drying, coating, etching or baking. The process also allows for simultaneous and immediately sequential ordering of processes.

Abstract: A silicon wafer cleaning method, comprising a first cleaning process, in which, after completion of mirror polishing of the surface, the silicon wafer is immersed in a non-ionic surfactant aqueous solution; a second cleaning process, in which the wafer, after completion of the first cleaning process, is immersed in a dissolved-ozone aqueous solution; and, a third cleaning process, in which the wafer, after completion of the second cleaning process, is immersed in an aqueous solution containing ammonia and hydrogen peroxide; and in which the processes are performed in succession.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for cleaning semiconductor elements accommodated in a tank which uses ozonized, deionized (DI) ultrapure water. According to the invention, ozone is generated in an ozone generator (3) according to the principal of silent electric discharge while admitting highly pure oxygen. Said ozone is fed to a contactor (7) through which DI water flows. The ozone is then dissolved in the DI water. While optionally admitting additional chemicals, the ozonized DI water is conducted through the tank (12) holding the semiconductor elements in order to clean the same, and the used DI water is carried away (15). In order to stabilize the ozone concentration, CO2 is added to the ozone/oxygen mixture generated by the ozone generator (7).

Abstract: A substrate treating method for treating substrates with a treating solution including sulfuric acid and a hydrogen peroxide solution. The method includes a first preparing step for preparing dilute sulfuric acid of a predetermined concentration by mixing deionized water and sulfuric acid, a second preparing step for preparing the treating solution by mixing the dilute sulfuric acid prepared in the first preparing step and the hydrogen peroxide solution, and a treating step for treating the substrates, in a treating unit that holds the substrates, with the treating solution prepared in the second preparing step.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods, devices, and systems for buffing, to repair and restore all types of compact discs. The restoration is essentially accomplished by interaction of rotating buffers with a compact disc on a rotating platform. For added effectiveness certain chemicals are added to the rotating buffers. The portable system is fully automatic such that an operator can perform other functions. The device also includes plurality of timers and indicators as well as a convenient carrying handle. The CD Buffing Unit allows the restoration and maintenance of all known CD Media, DVDs, single or double sided, including 3-inch discs with the use of a 3-inch adapter.

Abstract: Washout systems, devices and methods are disclosed for cleaning objects, tools, parts, etc. with a cleaning agent and collecting the cleaning agent, debris and waste material created during the cleaning process in a container for reclamation or disposal.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for cleaning articles within a chamber of a warewash machine. The warewash machine has a rinse sump for collecting a rinse agent dispensed into the chamber and a wash sump for collecting a wash agent dispensed into the chamber. The method includes a wash phase during which the wash agent is dispensed into the chamber during and an auxiliary rinse phase during which the rinse agent is dispensed into the chamber. The wash machine includes a controllable deflector for directing the wash agent to the wash sump during the wash phase and the rinse agent to the rinse sump during the auxiliary rinse phase. The method also includes a final rinse phase during which water from an external source is dispensed into the chamber. The controllable deflector direct the water dispensed during the final rinse phase to the rinse sump such that the water combines with the rinse agent therein. The rinse agent is re-used during at least one subsequent auxiliary rinse phase.

Abstract: An improved vehicle position monitoring system for a carwash bay of the type having an overhead spray type carwash comprising an optical switch establishing a beam path across the wash bay at the forward end thereof, a second optical switch establishing a beam path across the bay at the rear or entry end thereof, the first and second beam paths being longitudinally spaced apart by substantially more than the longitudinal length of a standard passenger vehicle such that a vehicle may be positioned therebetween and allow both beam paths to be fully established. A logic system within the controller interprets the input information to determine whether or not a vehicle is properly positioned within the wash bay and adjust the wash parameters accordingly.

Abstract: An apparatus reminds an operator of a need to change water in a reservoir of a warewasher. A counter that counts operating cycles of the warewasher and a sensor provides signal indicating that the reservoir has been drained and refilled. A controller responds to the counter having a first threshold value by activating an annunciator to alert the operator that is it time to change the water. Thereafter when the counter has a greater second threshold value and the controller disables operation of the warewasher until the sensor indicates that the reservoir has been drained and refilled. Thus the operator is required to change the water in order to continue using the warewasher.

Abstract: A parts washer system includes a cleaning fluid and a sensor. In another aspect of the present invention, an industrial parts washer includes a housing, a conveyor, a cleaning solution and a particle detector. Still another aspect of the present invention employs a controller which is operable to stop the cleaning of an industrial part if a debris-to-cleaner ratio reaches a target value.

Abstract: A glass sheet washing machine with a broken glass removal system includes a support, a liquid container or reservoir, a pump, a liquid applicator, and a liquid permeable member. The support supports a glass sheet being washed. The liquid reservoir is positioned below the support. The pump is coupled to the liquid reservoir. The liquid applicator is coupled to the pump. The liquid applicator applies the liquid from the liquid reservoir to wash the glass sheet. Excess liquid falls into the reservoir. The liquid permeable member is positioned between the support and the liquid reservoir to catch pieces of glass to inhibit the pieces of broken glass from falling into the liquid reservoir and is moved to remove the pieces from the glass washing machine.

Abstract: A dish washer according to the present invention comprises: a tub for holding dishes and opened an one end thereof; a door for selectively sealing the opened end of the tub, and have a depressed part with a little of depth on an inner side; and a sterilizing apparatus which is installed on the door; wherein the sterilizing apparatus includes an ultraviolet rays generating section which occurs the ultraviolet rays, a reflection member which is installed on the depressed part, and reflects the ultraviolet rays which is occurred on an ultraviolet rays generating section into the inner side of the tub, and a cover member which prevents the influx of the washing liquid into an ultraviolet rays generating section.

Abstract: A conveyor dishwasher dishwasher includes a wash liquid filtration line having a microfiltration unit or an ultrafiltration unit for filtering sprayed wash liquid of a wash zone, whereby the filtered wash liquid is recirculated back to the wash zone.

Abstract: Provided is an umbrella handle comprising a tube, a hollow upper enlargement secured to one end of the tube and being in communication with a bore of the tube, a lower enlargement secured to and concealed the other end of the tube, and a flexible gripping member shaped to be easily gripped by hand and formed around the tube and between the upper and the lower enlargements such that a shank is adapted to have its lower portion inserted through the upper enlargement into the bore of the tube to engage the lower enlargement and secure thereto. The invention has advantages of increased gripping comfort, mass production, and low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: An umbrella rib structure includes a central post, a plurality of main ribs surrounding the central post and pivoted to a top section of the central post, a sleeve fitted the central post for slidable movement, and a plurality of sub ribs. Each of the main ribs includes an orientation portion, which has two parallel erected walls extending therefrom and two elongated slots formed through the two parallel erected walls respectively. Each of the sub ribs connects to the respective one of the main ribs and the sleeve, and includes a T-shaped conjunction, which has a support portion and a transverse bar connected to the support portion and latched with the two elongated slot. Whereby the transverse bar of the T-shaped conjunction of each sub rib can move slidably along the two elongated slots of the respective main rib, so that each sub rib connects with the respective main rib.

Abstract: A walking stabilizer equipped to combat the effects of akinesia paradoxica by employing a novel method and device to regulate and actuate a projection instrument which generates a pattern perpendicular to the user's direction of travel. The regulating and actuating device comprises a two pole series switch circuit configuration in tandem with the walking stabilizer's novel dual action braking mechanism. The projection device is only operable when the user concurrently selects its use and when the walker stabilizer is free for movement or in contact with the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tent structure (100) in which a tent can be installed, through a tent up/down control device regardless of an uneven ground, the room temperature in the tent can be maintained constantly due to a three-fold window structure (30) and a combination of tent and a tent cover material is easy. Especially, the tent structure according to the present invention has characteristics: 1) when it rains or snows, it is free from moisture, 2) it is free from insects or snake, 3) convenience in temperature or ventilation etc. when dwelling is provided, 4) a disadvantage that a tent with a hard floor system can not be installed to the surface of uneven land is solved. The tent structure comprises a plurality of height control apparatuses (20) which are installed to a plurality of frame portions of the bottom surface of the tent among the predetermine shape of iron frames.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for producing a rare earth alloy including heating a raw material alloy which is compounded so as to have a composition represented by the formula: A3?XBXC (wherein A and B each is at least one member selected from transition metals consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Hf, Nb, Mo, Ta and W, and C is at least one member selected from Group 13 or 14 elements consisting of Al, Ga, In, Si, Ge and Sn) to be a molten ally, and quench-solidifying the molten alloy at a cooling rate of 1×102 to 1×103° C./sec.

Abstract: A power generating system 1 comprises a power generator 2 generating DC power, and an inverter circuit 3 for converting DC power into AC power; the power generator 2 comprises a plurality of power generating modules 21-28 each comprising a plurality of power generating units 30 and at least one electric storage means connected to each of the plurality of power generating modules 21-28.