Abstract: A power control apparatus for electric cookers is disclosed, which comprises: an input unit, for setting parameters of temperature control, power control and timing control, etc.; an output unit, for displaying parameters of temperature, power and timing, etc.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention can include an internal heating system for an image transfer drum that can include a box having a plurality of sides, an open side facing the drum and a heater element. The box can have small gaps between it and the internal drum surface to maximize thermal efficiency of the internal heating system. The heater element can include first and second support structures that are disposed on a central support structure, the first support structure having an end connector at one side away from the second support structure. Further, a first coil can be formed around the first support structure, and a second coil can be formed around the second support structure and one end of the second coil can be coupled by an electrical line that extends within the central support structure through the second support structure towards the end connector.

Abstract: The machine (1) comprises at least one U-shaped magnetic circuit (2) provided with a field winding (3), comprising at the outer end of each arm of the magnetic circuit (2) on respective induction electrodes (5s, 5i), both electrodes being perpendicularly arranged as regards the multi-layer printed circuit, coaxially to each other and capable of vertical movement in both directions. The end of each induction electrode (5s, 5i) that comes into contact with the multi-layer printed circuit is provided with a thermal barrier, in order to prevent, during the welding, heat transmission by thermal conductivity from the welding zone to the induction electrode (5s, 5i).

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system for effecting microwave assisted processes, the improvement comprising the combination of a source for generating microwave radiation, for example with a solid state generator, a self-adjusting cavity for receiving microwave radiation and for receiving a sample to be treated with the microwave radiation; and a coaxial cable for transmitting microwave radiation from the source to a cavity containing the sample, the coaxial cable is directly associated with the cavity whereby a sample in the cavity is adapted to directly receive the microwave radiation from the coaxial cable.

Abstract: Infant formula in particle form is sterilized by continuously moving a bulk of the homogenized product particles in a cold environment and exposing the particles to concentrated microwave radiation having a frequency between about 20 GHz to about 200 GHz and sufficient power density to heat the particles to their required sterilization temperature in a selected time period to thereby prevent destruction of particle integrity. The thickness of the bulk is selected to be less than the skin layer for the microwave frequency used in the bulk.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of reducing carbon levels in fly ash. The method comprises the steps of: (a) placing the fly ash in a microwave reactor; (b) exposing said fly ash to microwave radiation in the presence of carbon-free material so as to raise its temperature to at least 600° C. while agitating the fly ash in the presence of oxygen; and; (c) terminating exposure of said fly ash to said microwave radiation when the carbon content of the fly ash falls below a predetermined value. The method is also used to reduce ammonia levels in fly ash.

Abstract: A package for a disposable ostomy receiving bag, said package comprising a first compartment capable of accommodating a (fresh) ostomy receiving bag and a second compartment capable of accommodating a used ostomy receiving bag, said second compartment being sealable so as to confine the receiving bag facilitates the handling of fresh and used bags and renders the user more independent of the availability of a lavatory.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic cooking system for automating the cooking process. The said system cooks all kind of possible dishes of any type, composition, and shape. It is entirely an automatic method of cooking. The only requirement for the users would be to bring the food items from the market and load in to ACS. And they just have to choose or instruct which food they want to get cooked. The system makes it possible to get the required dish, amount and quality. It also makes it possible to change the composition of the cooked food for the required content, taste and quality. Also it allows multiple dishes to be cooked at the same time. The user can instruct ACS remotely through a communication link and the food will be cooked ready at the specified time.

Abstract: A microwave overheating prevention container has at least an external surface in internal and external surfaces of a metallic container coated with a nonmetallic material which is a synthetic resin material. The metallic container comprises an internal container and an external container where end faces are joined together with a space provided between the internal and external containers. The space between the internal container and the external container is vacuumed.

Abstract: A stackable cooking vessel arrangement for microwave ovens wherein the arrangement comprises a plurality of plate members suspended at multiple tiers by leg support members within the cooking cavity of microwave ovens.

Abstract: A food preservation device has a cover made of silicone and a valve mounted through the cover, and the cover includes a plate with a skirt. The valve has a T-shaped air passage. The silicone cover has flexibility and elasticity, and further possesses heat resistance feature whereby food can be heated in a micro-wave oven or bamboo steamer, and the T-shaped air passage communicates with ambient air, whereby the container will not accumulate excessive heat, nor will fluid in the food splash out.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus of the present invention includes an inverter power supply for driving the high frequency generating device, a holding member for holding the inverter power supply and cooling fan for cooling down the inverter power supply. The holding member is provided with a holding portion for holding the inverter power supply and an air guide portion for guiding cooling air from the cooling fan toward the inverter power supply, and the air guide portion covers the inverter power supply and guides the cooling air in a manner that a semiconductor switching device and a high voltage transformer of the inverter power supply are primarily cooled down.

Abstract: A fan motor is mounted on the upper wall of the casing. The lower surface of this upper wall is formed into an inclined surface in which inclination is formed from the front wall side of the casing toward a back wall across from the front wall. When the fan motor is driven, oil mist or moisture contained in the air are condensed into water droplets or oil droplets. These water droplets or oil droplets fall and flow to the inner wall surface of the upper wall of the casing along the inner peripheral wall of a vent hole. Then the water droplets or oil droplets flow along the profile line of a vent hole smoothly (without stopping) and roll down the side wall of the casing.

Abstract: A textile drying machine comprises a tank for receiving textiles with a spindle inside the tank for supporting the textiles, and a solid-state radio frequency generator. The generator is connected to the spindle and the tank is earthed so that when the generator is operated an oscillating electric field is generated between the spindle and the tank, and hence applied to textiles on the spindle. The electric field heats water molecules in the textiles by molecular vibration so that evaporation occurs, and the water vapor is removed from the tank by an extractor fan. The machine may also be used to dye the textiles prior to drying, thus providing an integrated dyeing/drying machine.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box extension comprising a perimetrical side wall with an inner surface and an outer surface having an open front face and an open rear face and defining an interior space, and having at least one outwardly protruding resilient tab located on the side wall outer surface. The box extension is designed for adjustable insertable receipt within an electrical outlet box for increasing the depth of the box.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tamper resistant packaging comprises a container (102) having a top (106), and a bottom (108). The container has a shape such that a top container perimeter has a first length, and a bottom container perimeter has a second length which is great than the first length. The container also has a tab (124) extending outward from a side surface of the container. The packaging further comprises a sleeve (104) adapted to slide over the top of the container, the sleeve having a bottom opening that has a sleeve bottom perimeter that has a third length that is greater than the first length and less than the second length such that the sleeve will not slide over the bottom of the container. The sleeve includes an engaging member (132) adapted to engage the tab.

Abstract: A storage container capable of enhancing the efficiency of a storage operation. A storage container includes an opening and a bottom, and is formed to have a shape of a tray as a whole. The storage container is configured such that a pair of the storage containers are capable of forming a box-shaped body capable of storing to-be-stored bodies in a state in which flange portions of the respective openings of the storage containers are butted against each other. The flange portions are formed with protrusion/recess portions capable of being fitted to each other in the above state. The bottoms are formed with protrusion/recess portions capable of being fitted to each other in a state in which outer surfaces of the respective bottoms of the storage containers are butted against each other.

Abstract: A twist-collapsible storage box, which includes a soft rectangular box body, a bottom board mounted inside the box body and closely attached to the horizontal bottom wall of the box body, four horizontal rod members respectively fastened to the four vertical sidewalls of the box body in horizontal at the top, and four vertical rod members respectively fastened to the four angles between each two adjacent vertical sidewalls of the box body in vertical and kept spaced from the ends of the horizontal rod members at a gap.

Abstract: Devices and a method for releasing gas in a container after closing and sealing to pressurize and/or prevent or counteract buckling thereof, and or provide structural rigidity and strength thereto and or release components. The method introduces a reactive agent into the container after filling and before sealing. The reactive agent is controlled to react to provide a gas and optionally components, which a) provides a positive pressure to prevent or counteract buckling and provide structural rigidity to the container, and b) and or changes the state or characteristics of the headspace and or contents of the closed container. The devices include a closure, a cap and a container. The reactive agent is brought to chemical reaction by moistening, heating, catalyst and the like. The closure includes the reactive agent and is disposed in the container. The external trigger is a device that emits energy that provides heat to the reactive agent to stimulate the chemical reaction.

Abstract: A container for liquids and a lid for the same are shown and described. The disclosed embodiments incorporate a container and a lid, the lid having: a base removably, sealably coupled to the container; a mouth adapted to facilitate drinking and/or pouring liquid out of the container; and a valve member positioned therebetween. The valve member is rotatable between an open orientation in which an aperture in the valve member aligns with openings in the base and mouth, and a closed orientation in which the aperture does not align with one or both of the openings. A handle/actuator can be used to manipulate the valve member, and can be oriented to function as a handle for the container when the valve member is in the closed configuration, and to be moved out of the user's way when the valve member is in the open orientation.

Abstract: The Stretchy is a circular-shaped form made by either stitching the opposite ends together to make a circular cohesive single piece with a hole naturally formed as a result on the inside where the waste fits neatly through or a singular piece of material or fabric able to be stretched over the lip or rim of the wastebasket opening. Elastic material is inserted around the top and bottom edges of the stitched-together fabric to allow the entire formation to mold itself around the top of the trash can of varying sizes. Lace and other trinkets can adorn the invention accordingly.

Abstract: Provided is a moisture retention seal for use with a package. The moisture retention seal includes an opened-ended canister having a plurality of canister sealing surfaces. Snap-fitted with spatial interference to the canister at its opened-end, is a moisture retention closure having a plurality of closure sealing surfaces. Each canister sealing surface cooperates with a corresponding one of the closure sealing surfaces to form a plurality of partial seals. At least one of the partial seals includes a micro-bead surface comprising one or more small, inwardly directed, narrowly spaced-apart, micro-bead elements. The package that includes a moisture retention seal of the present invention employs only molded parts and does not require gaskets or secondary seals.

Abstract: Applicant has developed a novel lid assembly. According to at least one embodiment of the invention, a lid for use in conjunction with a beverage container comprises: a plastic molding of circular footprint with a first inverted U-channel feature at its perimeter which engages the lip of a container. The outermost wall of the channel incorporates a plurality of molded, rolled, or similarly created, inwardly facing latch features at its boundary that engage reentrant detailing on the underside of the container's lip. The lid is detached from the container by the purposeful disengagement of said latch details from the lid.

Abstract: A container comprises a tray body having a top lid portion and a bottom portion. The top lid portion and bottom portion form a re-closable seal around their periphery. A top tab extends from the top lid portion. A bottom tab extends from the bottom portion. A locking mechanism is formed in the top and bottom tabs for substantially permanent engagement. A perforation line in at least one of the top and bottom tabs isolates the locking mechanism, whereby the perforation line must be broken when gaining access inside the tray body.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved container including a container body defining a container cavity, the improved container including a container top configured to create at least two container openings via at least at least partial depression of at least two container portions into the cavity defined by the container body.

Abstract: An improved container designed to provide all of the foregoing attributes (including light weight, low cost, ease of use and carrying, and climatic tolerance) while also presenting a virtually impenetrable barrier to animals. One exemplary embodiment comprises a highly resilient, lightweight, one piece polymer (polycarbonate) body or shell having a large-diameter aperture disposed at one end. A threaded, partially flexible lightweight polymer cap element mates with the body; the cap element comprises a tamper-resistant configuration with locking features which prevent rotation of the cap with respect to the body past a certain point. A ridge is formed on the body along the mating region of the cap, the ridge acting to prevent any animal (or human for that matter) from being able to insert anything (e.g., claws) under the cap when installed to pry it off.

Abstract: A safety closure for a threaded container includes a first cap having a first top wall with a peripheral edge and, a first skirt extending transversely from the peripheral edge with first and second flexible contact tabs. The interior surface of each of the tabs has a protrusion extending radially inwardly. A second cap has a second top wall with a peripheral edge and a second skirt extending transversely from the peripheral edge. A plurality of circumferentially extending recesses are disposed on the exterior surface of the second skirt. A corresponding plurality of lugs extend radially outwardly from the exterior surface of the second skirt adjacent each recess. Each lug includes an angled lug ramp intersecting with a generally flat face. The second cap is positioned within the first cap in nested coaxial relationship.

Abstract: A storage means provides sealed storage for contents. A closure means is fused to a container by application of an electromagnetic field providing a permanent and hermetic seal between the closure and the container. The closure further includes a removable panel to provide access to the contents of the container.

Abstract: A tether mechanism includes a rotatable ring rotatably mounted to a ring mounting element, a linking member and a rotatable connector. The linking member has a long linking member main body, a first support end that is formed at one end of the linking member main body and is connected to the rotatable ring and a second support end connected to the fuel supply lid. The rotatable connector has a U-shaped connector, and the linking member main body can rotate relative to the rotatable ring around the longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: A vomit container suitable for children is described herein.

Abstract: A disposal bag for disposal of sanitary products adapted for use with a bin of a sanitary disposal unit is provided. The bag comprises an inner surface, an outer surface and an edge providing an opening into the bag. The bag includes a frame having at least a pair of spaced-apart sidewalls having foldable portions positioned thereon which permit the frame to fold together. The frame is configured to be positioned adjacent an upper edge of a bin. The edge of the bag is coupled to the frame. The frame is configured to hold the bag in an opened position such that the bag and frame cooperate to prevent sanitary products from falling between the bag and a sidewall of the bin. When the frame is removed from the bin when the bag is filled, the frame is configured to fold together to seal to itself to provide a closure for the bag.

Abstract: A system for disposal of sanitary products adapted for use with a sanitary disposal unit, is provided. The system includes a plurality of bags. Each bag has an inner surface, an outer surface and an edge providing an opening into the bag. The system also includes a bag frame which includes an upper perimeter and at least one leg. The bag frame is configured to be positioned in a holding area of a sanitary disposal unit. The bag frame is configured to hold a plurality of bags while holding the edge of one of the plurality of bags coupled to the upper perimeter of the frame. The frame is configured to hold the one bag in an opened position such that the one bag and frame cooperate to prevent sanitary products from falling between the bag and a sidewall of the sanitary disposal unit. When the one bag is removed from frame when the bag is filled, the one bag is configured to fold together to seal to itself to provide a closure.

Abstract: A system for disposal of refuse adapted for use within a waste disposal unit is disclosed. The system includes a frame and a plurality of bags, nested within each other and within an outermost bag, where the bags are attached to the frame and are held open for the disposal of refuse thereinto. A disposal bag assembly for disposal of refuse is also disclosed.

Abstract: A reverse osmosis product water storage tank having first and second molded shells coupled together to form an enclosure, a bladder within the enclosure and coupled to separate product water from squeeze water within the enclosure, a first port through a wall of the enclosure to provide water access to the product water side of the bladder, a second port through a wall of the enclosure to provide squeeze water access to the squeeze water side of the bladder and wherein the inner surfaces of the enclosure having a topography configured to define a plurality of channels between the inner surfaces of the enclosure and the bladder when the bladder is full of product water for accommodating squeeze water flow into the enclosure between the enclosure and the bladder when the bladder is full of product water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a barrier protection device and method for use on a fuel tank. The present invention includes a flexible but yet resilient sheet of material which attaches to a fuel tank. The sheet of material principally protects the underside of the fuel tank and straps are used to firmly attach the sheet to the fuel tank. Stabilizing pads are placed between the sheet and the fuel tank in order to stabilize the sheet once the sheet is attached to the fuel tank. The present invention may be preferably used on tractor trailer fuel tanks which are exposed to debris when the tractor trailer is moving.

Abstract: A cup having a burn-preventing apparatus includes a cup body and two holding flakes. The cup body has a holding space formed in the inner space of the cup body for holding a liquid, such as a drink or soup, etc. The two flakes connect with the upper circumference of the cup body and are located on opposite sides. The two flakes are bent to lean against the outer surface of the cup body to form a burn-preventing apparatus. Thereby, the cup having a burn-preventing apparatus can be held by the user hand conveniently and prevents the user's hand from being burned.

Abstract: A closure for a container having a rim surrounding an opening to be closed, the closure including a lid portion having a peripheral rim portion adapted to sealingly engage the rim of the container, and a peripheral ring portion extending from the rim portion of the lid portion and having a depending portion adapted to engage the rim of the container to hold the peripheral rim portion in sealing engagement with the container rim. The depending portion is formed with a multiplicity of separate flexible finger elements, each having an inwardly directed abutment portion which in use engages the rim of the container to hold the closure in the closed position, the fingers occupying in their as molded or neutral positions a position in which the abutment portions are in use at least partially engaged with the rim of the container.

Abstract: A storage/transport container has a plurality of walls defining an upwardly open vessel having an upper rim and a generally flat cover panel hinged on one of the walls and having an inner edge. The rim has opposite to one of the walls structure forming another inner edge. The cover panel is pivotal into a closed position with the inner edges juxtaposed, retaining formations projecting generally perpendicularly from the inner edge of the cover panel and oppositely from the other inner edge that fit together in the closed position. Hooks are formed on the edges and positioned so as to be opened directly at each other in the closed position. The hooks normally are spaced apart but, on deformation of the cover panel, hook together and preventing separation of the edges.

Abstract: A lid opening-closing mechanism of a container device for a vehicle, including: a container device body provided in a vehicle interior of the vehicle; a lid attached freely openable and closable to the container device body; an elastic member interposed and provided between the container device body and the lid configured to bias the lid in an opening direction and a closing direction of the lid with biasing force; and a bidirectional damper attached to the container device body configured to attenuate the biasing force of the elastic member with attenuating force, wherein the elastic member includes a reversal spring in which biasing directions of the biasing force are reversible based on a reversal point in which one of the biasing directions is in the closing direction of the lid in a closed side of the lid of the reversal point and in which the other of the biasing directions is in the opening direction of the lid in an opened side of the lid of the reversal point, and wherein the bidirectional damper inc

Abstract: A disposable, non-refillable container for holding, dispensing and disposing of articles is disclosed. The container has an interior space that includes dispensing space, from which articles may be dispensed, and a waste receptacle space, into which articles may be disposed. The container is non-permanently affixed to a surface with a mount. A method for using such a container is also disclosed.

Abstract: Various pop-up bath tissue dispensing devices are described. In one embodiment, the bath tissue dispenser is configured to dispense bath tissues one at a time. In order to educate a child during toilet training on how much tissue to use, the tissue sheets contained within the dispenser have a size sufficient such that only one sheet is necessary for wiping. The dispenser can include an attachment device for attaching the dispenser to a spindle while still permitting the spindle to hold a conventional roll of bath tissue. In various embodiments, the tissue sheets or the dispenser may include designs or other indicia to either encourage a child during toilet training or to help educate the child during toilet training.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing interfolded disposable sheets is disclosed. The dispenser includes a removable panel that is attached to the first sheet in the stack contained in the container. When the removable panel is pulled off the container, the first sheet in the stack is partially or completely withdrawn from the container. The removable panel may be adhered to the first sheet using an adhesive material. The adhesive material may be contained in a recess formed in the removable panel. The recess is designed to protect the adhesive material during manufacture of the product and/or to prevent the adhesive material to adhering to other portions of the product. In one embodiment, after the stack of sheets are loaded into the dispenser, the recess is inverted forming a protrusion that contacts the first sheet in the stack and forms a bond between the removable panel and the first sheet.

Abstract: A device provides for the displaying and dispensing of a plurality of retail articles from a point of purchase stand. The device includes a housing having a plurality of faces. A plurality of elongate vertically oriented dispensing magazines are aligned with the faces of the housing. Each magazine supports a plurality of articles in at least one vertically stacked array. Each magazine further includes a dispensing opening at the lower end thereof and an article retaining element for removably supporting one of the articles at the dispensing opening. A display window covers the faces of the housing. The display window retaining the array of articles in the magazine and being transparent for permitting viewing of the articles.

Abstract: A dispensing device including a housing, a container portion for containing a substance to be dispensed, a nozzle portion, a dispensing mechanism and a power source for providing power to the dispensing mechanism, wherein, when actuated, the dispensing mechanism causes the substance to move from the container and through the nozzle.

Abstract: A sauce holder on the front of a food dispensing/distribution apparatus, such as a French fry box, includes front and side walls that are collapsed until use. To use the holder, the user unfolds it, such as by pulling on the front wall, and inserts a sauce container. The container can be a plastic container with a seal on one end that the user can remove to access the sauce within. A window can be formed by including a removable portion of the front holder wall, which window can provide visual access to the side of the container for a sauce level check. The removable portion can include indicia, such as advertising, coupons, contests, and other promotional printing.

Abstract: The Beverage Dispensing Box for Office and Kitchen Counters is intended to hold a flexible disposable beverage bag filled with a potable liquid and dispense that liquid under pressure when the spigot is opened. The Beverage Dispensing Box is unique in that it employs the law of gravity. Through the use of a sloped container floor and a weighted pressure plate, a natural force (non-mechanical or electrical) is applied to the flexible disposable beverage bag, thus causing the potable liquid to flow from the bag under pressure at a greater gallon per minute (GPM) rate than that of a typical un-pressurized flexible disposable beverage bag—commonly found in corrugated cardboard boxes such as the Wine-in-a-Box container; and at a greater GPM rate than that of a typical 2.5 or 5 gallon bottled water dispensing apparatus. The Beverage Dispensing Box is designed to sit on office, kitchen or other countertops where no electricity is required for use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pocketable container in the form of a resealable polymeric packet designed to hold and disperse multiple doses of a useful fluid. Resealing is achieved by means of a simple yet reliable fold closure technique making possible a cost effective tool for carrying about small quantities of useful liquids, specifically hand sanitizing fluids for control of sickness and infectious disease in a human population.

Abstract: A pull activated packet for storing and dispensing any manner of fluid composition includes opposed first and second material layers defining a sealed cavity between the opposed layers. The fluid composition is contained within the cavity. Exit structure is defined in the first material layer through which the composition exits the cavity in use of the packet. A flap is defined by a portion of the opposed layers and is folded at a first fold line so as to extend over and releasably seal to the first material layer over the exit structure. To open the packet, the flap or an extension of the flap is pulled by the user causing the flap to peel away from the first material layer and unseal from over the exit structure. The fluid composition is dispensed from the exit structure upon pressure being applied to the packet.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for selectively dispensing first and second liquids from a bottle. A cap including a first opening is coupled to a mouth of the bottle, and a first valve is coupled to the first opening. The first valve includes a first position, wherein the first liquid may be dispensed from the bottle, and a second position, wherein the first liquid is substantially sealed in the bottle. A container containing a second liquid is coupled to the first opening. The container includes a second opening, and is adapted to be inserted through the mouth into the bottle. A second valve is coupled to the second opening. The second valve is adapted to close when a difference between a pressure inside the container and a pressure outside the container is less than a predetermined amount, and to open when the pressure difference is greater than the predetermined amount, wherein the second liquid may be dispensed from the container when the first valve is in the closed position.

Abstract: A product packaging and dispensing assembly includes one or more containers containing a product. The assembly includes a dispensing device which is movable relative to the container in a swiveling or rocking motion to actuate an actuator rod of the container. In addition, an arrangement is provided which limits displacement of the dispensing device to prevent or minimize movement of the dispensing device in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the actuator rod, and also to limit swiveling movement in a direction opposite to that utilized for actuation of the actuator rod.