Abstract: Filled, disposable, infant beverage bottles are described that allow preparation of a beverage by adding and mixing another component or components.

Abstract: A device for removing a closure from a container includes a hollow needle, a piston for driving the needle into the closure and a compressed gas cartridge for driving the piston. Once the needle has been driven into the closure so that an end of the needle is inside the container, the piston can reciprocate to force air through the needle and pressurize the container in order to eject the closure. The piston can also reciprocate to evacuate air from the container through a stopper with a check valve when leftover contents of the container are to be preserved.

Abstract: A base of a container including a bearing surface, a hinge, a first wall, and a second wall. The first wall sloping in a first direction from the bearing surface to the hinge, and the second wall sloping in a second direction away from the hinge. The second wall is adapted to be repositioned about the hinge with substantially no movement of the first wall.

Abstract: A bottle. The bottle may include a cup with a number of first conical sections, a lid with a number of second conical sections, and a closure positioned on the lid. The upper conical sections mate with the lower conical sections.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a double-sided printed circuit board. An insulation substrate is first formed by creating a plurality of through holes on a Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) whose copper foil surface has been removed. Next, an electro-less copper layer is plated on the substrate for forming a plurality of plated through holes. After a wire pattern is formed on the substrate, a solder preventive layer is formed on top of the wire pattern. Next, a plurality of openings is created in between the solder preventive layer for exposing the contact pads. Finally, a protective layer is plated on top of the contact pads.

Abstract: A method of etching the trench portions of a thermal inkjet printhead using a robust mask that precisely defines the area of the substrate surface to be etched and that protects the adjacent drop generator components from damaging exposure to the silicon etchant. The process in accordance with the present invention uses as a mask some of the material that is also used in patterned layers for producing the drop generator components on the substrate. The placement of the mask components on the substrate occurs simultaneously with the production of the drop generator components, thereby minimizing the time and expense of creating the silicon-etchant mask.

Abstract: A spin-on coater comprises: a turntable that supports thereon and rotates a substrate to be processed; a rotation-drive section that rotatively drives the turntable; and an eccentric slide mechanism that moves a center of the substrate from a center point of rotation up to an eccentric point distant from the center point of rotation, wherein the substrate is rotatively driven so that the center of the substrate is located between the center point of rotation and the eccentric point therefrom.

Abstract: A plasma etch process for etching a dielectric material employing two primary etchants at low flows and pressures, and a relatively low temperature environment within the etch chamber. The two primary etchant gases are CHF3 and CH2F2, delivered at flow rates on the order of between about 10 sccm and 40 sccm for CHF3 and between about 10 sccm and 40 sccm for CH2F2. Small quantities, on the order of 10 sccm or less, of other gases such as C2HF5 and CF4 may be added.

Abstract: Semiconductor processing and equipment are disclosed. The semiconductor equipment and processing provide semiconductor wafers with reduced defects.

Abstract: A polishing composition for a semiconductor substrate comprising dihydroxyethylglycine, ceria particles, a dispersant, and an aqueous medium, wherein the ceria particles are contained in an amount of from 2 to 22% by weight of the polishing composition, and the dispersant is contained in an amount of from 0.001 to 1.0% by weight of the polishing composition; a polishing process of a semiconductor substrate with the polishing composition for a semiconductor substrate; and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including the step of polishing a substrate to be polished in accordance with the polishing process. The polishing composition is used, for example, for the steps of subjecting to shallow trench isolation, subjecting an interlayer dielectric to planarization, forming an embedded metal line, forming an embedded capacitor, and the like.

Abstract: A system for processing a workpiece includes a process head assembly and a base assembly. The process head assembly has a process head and an upper rotor. The base assembly has a base and a lower rotor. The base and lower rotor have magnets wherein the upper rotor is engageable with the lower rotor via a magnetic force created by the magnets. The engaged upper and lower rotors form a process chamber where a semiconductor wafer is positioned for processing. Process fluids for treating the workpiece are introduced into the process chamber, optionally while the processing head spins the workpiece. Additionally, air flow around and through the process chamber is managed to reduce particle adders on the workpiece.

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a housing having a first insulating portion, a line end, a load end and a pair of separable contacts electrically disposed between the line end and the load end. An operating mechanism includes a second insulating portion and a movable arm carrying one of the separable contacts. The operating mechanism is structured to move the separable contacts between an open position and a closed position. A shunt is electrically interconnected between the movable arm and one of the line and load ends. The first insulating portion is disposed between the separable contacts and a portion of the shunt. The first and second insulating portions cooperate at or about the closed position of the separable contacts to prevent an arc from passing from the separable contacts to the conductor.

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes line and load ends and separable contacts electrically disposed between the line and load ends. A movable arm carries a movable contact and includes an elongated body having a first general longitudinal axis and an offset disposed at one end. The offset displaces the movable contact relative to the first general longitudinal axis. A line conductor carries a fixed contact and is electrically connected between the line end and the movable contact. The line conductor includes a bend portion structured to increase a gap between the separable contacts in the open position. The bend portion forms an angle which is substantially greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees between the fixed contact and the second general longitudinal axis, which is generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis in the closed position. An arc chute is disposed proximate the separable contacts.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermally processing a microelectronic workpiece comprises a rotatable carousel assembly configured to support at least one workpiece. A driver is coupled to the carousel assembly and rotates the carousel assembly, moving the workpiece between a loading station, a heating station and a cooling station. The loading, heating and cooling stations are radially positioned about a center axis of the carousel assembly. The heating station includes a heating element and an actuator for moving the heating element into thermal engagement with the workpiece in the heating station. The cooling station includes a cooling element and an actuator for moving the cooling element into thermal engagement with the workpiece in the cooling station. A process fluid distribution manifold for delivering process fluid to the workpieces at each station extends through a central opening in the carousel assembly.

Abstract: An electric discharge machine template fixture (40) suitable for EDM redressing operations, the fixture (40) comprising a body (42) having means (44) capable of holding a template (50) and characterised in that the means (44) is capable of rotating the template (50) about its central axis (58) for consecutive redressing operations.

Abstract: To protect the collimator of a transferred plasma arc torch from premature failure due to corrosion, an anti-corrosive covering is applied on the exposed face surface and a portion of the inner exit bore of the collimator. The specification describes several methods for producing the collimator for a plasma torch having an anti-corrosive coating or cladding on the exposed surfaces thereof, including electroplating, electroless plating, flame spraying, plasma spraying, plasma transferred arc, hot isostatic pressing and explosive cladding.

Abstract: Welding using a laser, which leaves keyhole portions at each pass, that allow gases to vent. That keyhole portion is an area within the interior portion, e.g., an inside of a spiral or a circular arc. The keyhole is not processed by the laser and gases can escape. The laser later circles back to process the area.

Abstract: A laser mark is inscribed on an IC component, which character stroke consists of a plurality of laser paths inscribed by a laser beam. The width of the character stroke is greater than the widths of the laser paths. In addition, at least two of the laser paths, moving in opposite directions or in a same direction of the laser beam, are integrally connected as a laser-inscribing stroke to reduce end-to-end breaks between the laser paths.

Abstract: An efficient method of and a system for performing topography measurement facilitates increasing laser machining throughput. Topography measurements at multiple points on a target specimen or continuous real time measurement and monitoring of the target specimen surface topography and target specimen thickness can be performed during a laser machining process. Measurement of the thickness of the target specimen to be laser machined would permit fine tuning of laser energy delivered and result in higher quality target material removal.

Abstract: A laser cutting system for cutting a wafer includes a working table capable of holding a wafer with a vacuum device. The wafer is monitored on a first side by an electronic micro camera for positioning the wafer to a cutting location. A laser device mounted above the working table generates a laser beam for cutting a second side of the wafer when the electronic micro camera is monitoring and guiding the wafer carried by the working table along an accurate route.

Abstract: Thermal forming systems and processes for actively cooling a workpiece during laser forming generally includes adapting a nozzle of the laser forming system to simultaneously form a liquid curtain about a gas channel, wherein thermal energy produced by the thermal forming system propagates through the gas channel and onto the workpiece

Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding is disclosed. The output is preferably a cyclical CV MIG output, and each cycle is divided into segments. An output parameter is sampled a plurality of times within one or more of the segments. The CV output is controlled within the at least one segment in response to the sampling. The parameter is output power, a resistance of the load, an output current, an output voltage, or functions thereof in various embodiments. The control loop is preferably a PI or PID loop. The loop may be applied only within a window. The set point may be taught or fixed. The system can be used to weld with a controlled arc length.

Abstract: The invention relates to constructing a heating mat that employs electrical resistance foils to provide a uniform heat. In embodiments of the invention applicable for providing heat to individuals, the mat provides this uniform heat at a comfortable temperature. The heating mat structure comprises protective layers surrounding the heating element to provide a durable structure that is suitable for industrial and commercial use.

Abstract: An impulse heat sealer includes an elongated resistance element attached to a heater circuit and press mechanism. The resistance element includes a zigzag portion formed with a plurality of serpentine portions and slits. The slits have a small width to prevent a gap corresponding to the slits being formed in an elongated seal. The resistance element is elastically pre-stretched and then fixed at both ends to the press mechanism. A protective heat-resistant layer is detachably adhered on the pre-stretched resistance element.

Abstract: The invention is a spot-warming device, and a method of making the same.

Abstract: A method and portable hydration system can include a conduit coupled to a bite valve and a reservoir. The conduit and the bite valve facilitate human consumption of fluid in the reservoir. The system may also include an active heating assembly to prevent the fluid from freezing while in the conduit and the bite valve. The active heating assembly may include a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of the conduit, a heating element to heat the conduit and a controller coupled to the temperature sensor and the heating element to control heating of the conduit.

Abstract: A sheathed-element glow plug for an internal combustion engine is described. It includes a plug housing, a connection part for the electrical current that is situated on the plug housing as well as a sheathed-element heater, which is usually in the form of a tube including an embedded heating element. The connecting part and the heating element are electrically coupled by a terminal pin and a contact element. The terminal pin and the contact element are at least partially surrounded within the housing by an electrically insulating plastic sleeve.

Abstract: A warmer includes: a main casing adapted for storing a wiper box therein; a drawer casing slidably engaged in the main casing and operatively withdrawn outwardly for storing a fluid container including nursing bottle or beverage cup in the drawer casing; and a heating device provided in the casing for warming a wet tissue or wiper in the wiper box stored in the main casing and for warming the fluid container in the drawer casing; whereby when the warming of the fluid container is unnecessary, the drawer casing may be pushed inwardly into the main casing just for warming the wiper box only and also for saving the volume of the complete warmer device.

Abstract: A stage onto which is electrostatically attracted a substrate to be processed in a substrate processing apparatus, which enables the semiconductor device yield to be improved. A temperature measuring apparatus 200 measures a temperature of the substrate to be processed. A temperature control unit 400 carries out temperature adjustment on the substrate to be processed such as to become equal to a target temperature based on a preset parameter. A temperature control unit 400 controls the temperature of the substrate to be processed by controlling the temperature adjustment by the temperature control unit 400 based on a measured temperature measured by the temperature measuring apparatus 200.

Abstract: A heat treating apparatus includes halogen lamps for preheating a semiconductor wafer to 400 to 600 degC., and xenon flash lamps for heating the substrate preheated by the halogen lamps, to 1,000 to 1,100 degC. in about 0.1 to 10 milliseconds by irradiating the wafer with flashes of light.

Abstract: A control system for an oven includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a cavity temperature within the cavity, and a controller operatively coupled with the sensor. The oven includes a body having a cavity defined therein and at least one heater positioned within the cavity. The controller is also configured to receive a signal from the sensor, to calculate a rate of temperature change of the cavity temperature, and to adjust a power level of the heater based on the cavity temperature and the calculated rate of temperature change.

Abstract: An injection molding system injection molding system having at least one heater with an arcuate surface and a nozzle that is in thermal communication with the heater and an associated method of use. This injection molding system includes an electrical connector assembly for a heater having at least one electrical connector with a first electrical conductor that is electrically connectable to at least one first conductive portion on a heater and a second electrical conductor that is electrically connectable to at least one second conductive portion on the heater, and at least one disconnect mechanism positioned adjacent to the at least one electrical connector and in electrical connection with the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor. An injection molding system can include, but is not limited to, a hot runner system.

Abstract: A heatable serving container with a heating portion is described. The container includes a first container and a second container. The first container is formed to be placed against a heating module and hold a heatable food product (e.g., chip dip) therein. The second container is formed to hold a food product therein. The heating module may be placed in a space formed proximate the first container and the second container may be placed upon the heating module, thereby forming the heatable serving container. When the heating module is placed against the first container, the first container is heated and thereby heats the fluid therein.

Abstract: An electronic cook top control system has a cooktop including a heating element. An electronic controller is operatively connected to the cooktop. A rotary position input is operatively connected to the electronic controller. The electronic controller controls a heating level of the cooktop in a first manner in response to rotation of the rotary position input in a first direction. The electronic controller controls the heating level of the cooktop in a second manner in response to rotation of the rotary position input in a second direction.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an electrical cooking apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electrical cooking apparatus includes a substantially continuous cooking surface, a plurality of electrical heating elements disposed under the substantially continuous cooking surface, and at least two temperature controllers configured to allow independent control of temperatures of at least two of the plurality of heating elements.

Abstract: Known household appliances for integrating into a sector of a worktop include an operating strip containing at least one operating element and having a supporting surface on the lower side thereof for supporting the household appliance on the worktop, and a housing part provided with a fixing flange to which the operating strip is fixed. The invention aims to produce the operating strip in a simple manner with high dimensional accuracy. To this end, the operating strip is produced primarily by forming or milling.

Abstract: The invention relates to gas cooking areas comprising at least one heating element, a power controller for setting a heating output of the heating element, which operates according to the set heating output in a first operating mode or in a second operating mode, and an indicating device that indicates the set heating outputs, at which the heating element operates in the first operating mode, with symbols from a first set of symbols (1, 2, 3, 4,). In order to increase the user-friendliness when operating the cooking area, the invention provides that the indicating device indicates output stages at which the heating element operates in the second operating mode, with symbols from a second set of symbols (_, =, =) of a different symbolism.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to package a device. Heat is localized on a die having bumps on a package substrate using a first induction heater operating at a first frequency. Heat is localized on at least an integrated heat spreader (IHS), a thermal interface material (TIM), an underfill, and a sealant on the die using a second induction heater operating at a second frequency.

Abstract: An induction heating apparatus is provided with a control circuit 5 which comprises a resonance waveform detector 6 for detecting a high frequency AC waveform supplied from an inverter circuit 3 to a heating coil 4 to produce a detection signal DS1 corresponding to high frequency AC power waveform; a phase comparator 8 for producing an adjusting signal PH corresponding to a phase difference between detection signal DS1 from resonance waveform detector 6 and drive signal D1 from drive circuit 7; and an addition circuit 13 for superimposing the drive signal D1 from drive circuit 7 on detection signal DS1 from resonance waveform detector 6 to supply the superimposed signal to phase comparator 8. Even though power source 60 generates the output of lowered voltage level, at least a part of the superimposed signal of detection signal DS1 and drive signal D1 can be maintained on a level same as or over operation threshold value VTH for phase comparator 8, while keeping normal operation of phase comparator 8.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heating device comprising a housing (15), through which air to be heated can pass and which delimits a heating space controlled by a powersupply control circuit connected to a power source. The heating spacecomprises electric heating modules (14), each heating module consisting of a first and second metal tape (10, 10) that arc essentially parallel in a transversal direction (D) and of a positive temperature coefficient resistive elements (12) fixed between the two metal tapes.

Abstract: A utensil for conventional heating and microwave heating comprises a base coated with a microwave absorbing coating made of refractory material. The base of the utensil is made of metal and the microwave absorbing coating has a high thermal conductivity. The body of the utensil is fully or partially coated with the microwave absorbing coating. The microwave absorbing coating can absorb thermal energy of a conventional heating oven or can absorb the microwaves of a microwave heating oven, and then turn the microwaves into heat energy and transmit the heat energy to the base of the utensil, thus heating the food from outside in.

Abstract: This invention relates to microwave susceptors useful in microwave cooking. More specifically, this invention relates to a process for microwave cooking using microwave susceptors comprising an metalized heat-stabilized polyester substrate. Further, this invention relates to a process for microwave cooking, wherein the optical density of the metalized film coated or deposited on the heat-stabilized polyester substrate is in the range of greater than 0.25 to about 0.45.

Abstract: A technique for the design of 3-D RF welding electrodes by first modeling the surface of the welded part perimeter as a spline in a 3-D CAD program, and then dividing the spline up into multiple, small straight segments. The straight segments are offset simultaneously in opposite directions from the spline, to form two sets of straight segments, each set being equidistant from the spline, with the gap between the two sets equal to the target thickness of the welded package. New die faces are constructed from each of the sets using smoothing techniques, and 3-D models of the die faces are manufactured to check accuracy of the design, making sure that all the corresponding points of the pair of electrodes are equidistant, thereby creating a strong weld with good cosmetic results all along the parts being joined.

Abstract: To improve a sterile container, in particular, for receiving and storing surgical instruments or surgical material under sterile conditions, comprising a receiving space formed by a container bottom and container walls, a lid for closing the receiving space, a gas exchange opening for providing a fluid connection between the receiving space and an environment outside of the sterile container, a filter holding device including a first holding element and a second holding element, and a sterile filter, wherein, in a sterile position in which the sterile filter closes the gas exchange opening, the sterile filter is held between the first holding element and the second holding element, so that the design thereof is simplified and damage to the sterile filter is avoided, it is proposed that the sterile filter be constructed so as to have no openings, that the first holding element have at least one first holding surface, that the second holding element have at least one second holding surface, and that in the ster

Abstract: Provided is a multiple-function, stackable spice container having one or more containers that are configured to be stacked, where the containers are attached through complementary threaded portions. The apparatus also includes a removable accessory, configured to removably engage the complementary threaded portions. An apparatus may alternatively utilize one or more containers and an attaching structure for coupling the container and an accessory, configured to removably engage one of the containers at the attaching structure.

Abstract: A storage crate has a side access doorway, which is preferably closable by a hinged door. Preferred crates are also collapsible in some manner, most preferably using pivots disposed between the floor and two of the sides, and horizontally along in about the middle of those two sides. Depending on the configuration, collapsing can advantageously reduce the height of the crate by at least 50%, 75% or more. Preferred crates are also stackable, most preferably by virtue of at least two of the sides have sufficient wall strength such that one could safely stack of at least three of the crates when unfolded to an operating configuration, and when each of the crates are loaded with at least 10 kilograms of stored material.

Abstract: An animal-resistant system for inhibiting access to refuse containers by animals is disclosed. The system comprises at least one latch mechanism, at least one actuation member, at least one shroud member, and a cover defining an opening which permits access to the actuation member. The actuation member communicates with the latch mechanism so as to move the latch mechanism between the latched and unlatched positions. In the latched position, the latch mechanism secures the container lid to the container base, substantially inhibiting access to the container. The access hole and actuation member are dimensioned and positioned on the container in a selected manner so as allow human hands access to the actuation member and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals. The shrouds are further configured to inhibit forcible entry into the container when the system is latched.

Abstract: A disposable bag for holding waste products is disclosed, having an enclosure sealed on all sides save for a single opening for receiving waste products. The enclosure is made with a formable material capable of conforming to a shape to hold the waste products in a vertically oriented container and an absorbent liner integrated into a surface of the enclosure for absorbing fluid components of the waste products. The liner is integrated to the inner surface and adhered to the surface of the bag. The absorbent liner is located on the sides of the enclosure opposite of the opening of the enclosure.

Abstract: A waste receptacle configured with at least one wall and a bottom defining an interior volume. The waste receptacle has a mechanism for securing a plastic liner inserted into the container thereby preventing the liner from falling into the receptacle during use. The mechanism consists of a spring bracket with a retaining arm operatively connected thereto. The spring bracket biases the retaining arm against an upper rim of the waste receptacle with the liner positioned therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device for a container for liquid fuel, which irrespective of the orientation of the container ensures pressure equalization between a gas space of the container and the outside, furthermore preventing liquid from being unintentionally emitted and in addition facilitating liquid removal without having to remove the closure device.