Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus that relates to a gear set. The apparatus includes, a housing, a first gear movable in the housing such that a first axis defined by the first gear is repositionable relative to the housing, a second gear in mesh with the first gear, and a second axis defined by the second gear. The apparatus constrains movement of the first axis to a plane containing both the first axis and a line commonly perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis, and a biasing member that urges the first gear toward the second gear.

Abstract: A device and method used for locking three shafts of an automatic transmission during tightening of a shaft-retaining nut. The device has a housing with a sidewall defining a fluid chamber and a tip at the first end of the housing. A fluid passage extends through the tip from the fluid chamber at one end of the tip and a clutch apply port at a second, opposite end of the tip. A tube, such as a coupling, is mounted to the housing sidewall through which a fluid passage extends in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. A compressed gas conduit is mounted to the coupling and is in fluid communication with the coupling fluid passage. As a park mechanism on the transmission is applied, a predetermined amount of air pressure from the compressed gas conduit is applied through the coupling, housing and tip to the clutch apply port, thereby locking the three shafts of the automatic transmission together. The shaft retaining nuts are tightened and the device can be released, thereby releasing the shaft.

Abstract: A nickel powder with a mean particle size of 0.05 to 1.0 ?m, the nickel powder comprising a thin oxidized layer of nickel on a surface thereof and having an oxygen content of 0.3 to 3.0 wt. % and a carbon content of 100 ppm or less per specific surface area of 1 m2/g of the powder, in a weight proportion of carbon to the nickel powder of unit weight. When the powder is used for a conductive paste for forming inner electrode layers of a multilayer electronic component, it enables the decrease in the residual carbon amount after a binder removal process, thereby making it possible to obtain a multilayer ceramic electronic component with excellent electric characteristics and high reliability in which electrode layers excelling in continuity are formed without decreasing the strength and electric characteristics of the electronic component or creating structural defects.

Abstract: A method of synthesizing highly monodispersed Au nanoparticles having diameters in the range of 30-90 nm. Seed nanoparticles in a controlled concentration are combined with a precursor, also in a controlled concentration, a reducing and capping agent (e.g., sodium acrylate) in aqueous solution. Under controlled conditions of pH, temperature, and time, highly monodispersed nanoparticles having diameters in the range of 30-100 nm are produced. A relative size standard deviation of the size distribution of the resulting nanoparticles is as low as 2%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the separation and recovery of non-ferrous metals from zinc-bearing residues, in particular from residues produced by the zinc manufacturing industry. The process allows for the valorisation of metal values in a Zn-, Fe- and Pb-bearing residue, and comprises the steps of: subjecting the residue to a direct reduction step, thereby producing a metallic Fe-bearing phase and Zn- and Pb-bearing first fumes; extracting the Zn- and Pb-bearing first fumes and valorising Zn and Pb; subjecting the metallic Fe-bearing phase to an oxidising smelting step, thereby producing an Fe-bearing slag and second metals-bearing fumes; extracting the second metals-bearing fumes and valorising at least part of their metallic content. The main advantage of this process is that an environmentally acceptable output for Fe is obtained.

Abstract: A method for extracting and concentrating copper values from copper-I leach liquors that are economically non-viable using conventional SX-EW or known conventional configurations of IX. The novel process scheme is compatible and advantageous for use with a multi-port valve CIX system, a suitable membrane separation system and a selective scrubbing technique to control iron.

Abstract: A heap is constructed with hypogenic copper sulfide bearing ore to include exposed sulfide mineral particles at least 25 weight % of which are hypogenic copper sulfides. The concentration of the exposed sulfide mineral particles is such that the heap includes at least 10 Kg of exposed sulfide sulfur per tonne of solids in the heap. At least 50% of the total copper in the heap is in the form of hypogenic copper sulfides. A substantial portion of the heap is heated to at least 50° C. The heap is inoculated with a thermophilic microorganism, and bioleaching is carried out so that sufficient sulfide mineral particles in the heap are biooxidized to oxidize at least 10 Kg of sulfide sulfur per tonne of solids in the heap and to cause the dissolution of at least 50% of the copper in the heap in a relatively short period of time.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a corkscrew comprising a handgrip (1), a screw (2) associated to the handgrip (1) by means of a first pivoting connection (3), and an arm (4, 4?) comprising first abutting members (5, 5?) and associated to said handgrip (1) by means of a second connection (21) that enables said arm (4, 4?) to rotate. Said arm (4, 4?) being further capable of performing a second movement relative to said handgrip (1). The corkscrew is characterized in that it comprises elastic means (10) that are capable of affecting at least said second movement of said arm (4, 4?) in view of assisting in pulling out a cork (7) from a bottle (6).

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a driver may include an electric motor coupled to a bit interface. The bit interface may include a generally cylindrical body having first and second hollow portions. The first hollow portion may be on one end of the generally cylindrical body and may define a generally cylindrical hole. The second hollow portion may abut the first hollow portion and define an oblong channel. The oblong channel may be further defined by first and second parallel flat walls. The cylindrical body may also include a first transverse groove.

Abstract: A light bulb changing tool comprising a holding structure configured to engage a light bulb, the holding structure configured along an axis, the motorized holding structure configured to actuate in a first direction and a second direction. The light bulb changing tool further includes a force generator configured to selectively force the light bulb against the holding structure and a control unit configured to remotely communicate with the holding structure and the force generator, wherein the electronic control unit sends control signals to drive the holding structure to selectively move in the first direction and the second direction and/or to activate the force generator. The tool further comprising an arm member for positioning the holding structure in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the holding structure. The holding structure further comprises a rotator mechanism configured to rotate the holding structure in the first direction about the axis.

Abstract: An improved worm/worm gear wrench which is particularly adapted to use with or Without a cordless electrical hand/air drill for loosening or tightening bolts or nuts In tight areas (for example: spark plugs in the cars). A worm/worm gear wrench is comprised of a worm shaft handle for bidirectional rotation. This drives a worm gear and is adapted for receiving the conventional socket or extension socket. The worm shaft handle and the worm gear are fixed relatively to the housing and filled with grease to lubricate the worm and worm gear teeth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket, at an end of the socket is formed an engaging hole for engaging with a screw head to be operated, and at another end of the socket formed a coupling hole for engaging with a locking portion of a socket wrench, wherein the socket is driven by the socket wrench to rotate the screw head to be operated; and the engaging hole is tapered inward and is defined a plurality of grooves for accommodation of angles of the screw head to be operated, a plurality of stop ribs having a hook-shaped cross section are formed in the engaging hole for abutting against a center portion of each side of the screw head to operated.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes: a head having a first fixed jaw; a handle extending away from the head and having a longitudinal axis; a second jaw selectively positionable with respect the first jaw; an adjustment mechanism comprising a rotatable shaft, an actuator, and a gear train operatively coupling the shaft to the second jaw; the shaft having an external spiral groove and disposed at least partially in the handle; the actuator slidable relative to the handle and engaging the groove; first and second flanges spaced from one another; and a retainer disposed between the flanges and engaging the shaft so as to limit movement of the shaft parallel to the handle longitudinal axis in two directions via abutment with the first and second flanges. Such a wrench may have a proof torque of at least the minimum level set forth in ASME B107.8, 2003 revision.

Abstract: A torque regulating assembly includes a first tubular shell having at least one groove disposed along the longitudinal axis of the first tubular shell and a second tubular shell having at least one aperture, wherein the first tubular shell is screwed into the second tubular shell with threads, making the aperture corresponding to the groove. A torque regulating ring having at least one screw hole is put around the second tubular shell. A screwing element is screwed into the screw hole, and the front tip of the screwing element passes through the aperture and moves toward the groove, so that a position of the second tubular shell relative to the first tubular shell is fixed. Then a maximum torque value transmitted by a torque transmitting mechanism disposed inside the first tubular shell and the second tubular shell is regulated.

Abstract: A mandolin slicer having one or more safety features, including a food carrier having one or more guards to protect a user's hand and a food carrier delivery system that helps ensure uniform and predictable movement. The mandolin slicer also provides an ability to safely and effectively cut oversized, long, and awkwardly shaped food articles.

Abstract: A cutting mechanism and method for a tooling head is provided, the tooling head including a housing; a cord line feeding passageway extending through the housing to an applicator end, and an applicator assembly at the applicator end for application of the cord line to an annular surface. The cutting mechanism provides a reciprocally moving plunger body housed within the tooling head; a reciprocating cutting member moving between a first position cutting the cord line and a second position in a non-cutting relationship with the cord line; a cutting member being coupled to the plunger body to translate reciprocal movement of the plunger body to reciprocal movement of the cutting member between the first and second positions. A stream of air may be directed into the cord line passageway proximate the cutting member to assist in threading a severed free end of the cord through the passageway to the applicator assembly.

Abstract: A case cutter apparatus for cutting a container has a conveyor for moving the container in a single direction, a measuring device measuring a length, a width, and a height of the container, a controller for controlling the apparatus and for receiving information from the measuring device, and a first cutting assembly and a second cutting assembly positioned along the conveyor. The first cutting assembly includes an indexing assembly holding the container in a predetermined position during cutting, a carriage moveable in a cutting direction transverse to the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades attached to the carriage. The second cutting assembly includes two belts each having a cleat thereon for pushing the container through the second cutting assembly in the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades.

Abstract: A food chopping or slicing device preferably includes three primary components, including a lid, a blade tray, and a food reservoir. The lid and the food reservoir are pivotally connected to one another, with the blade tray being removably mounted within an upper rim of the reservoir. In some embodiments a reservoir bottom is removable and the device includes orthogonal volumetric markings.

Abstract: A case cutter apparatus for cutting a container has a conveyor for moving the container in a single direction, a measuring device measuring a length, a width, and a height of the container, a controller for controlling the apparatus and for receiving information from the measuring device, and a first cutting assembly and a second cutting assembly positioned along the conveyor. The first cutting assembly includes an indexing assembly holding the container in a predetermined position during cutting, a carriage moveable in a cutting direction transverse to the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades attached to the carriage. The second cutting assembly includes two belts each having a cleat thereon for pushing the container through the second cutting assembly in the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades.

Abstract: A case cutter apparatus for cutting a container has a conveyor for moving the container in a single direction, a measuring device measuring a length, a width, and a height of the container, a controller for controlling the apparatus and for receiving information from the measuring device, and a first cutting assembly and a second cutting assembly positioned along the conveyor. The first cutting assembly includes an indexing assembly holding the container in a predetermined position during cutting, a carriage moveable in a cutting direction transverse to the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades attached to the carriage. The second cutting assembly includes two belts each having a cleat thereon for pushing the container through the second cutting assembly in the direction of the conveyor, and two cutting blades.

Abstract: A crowder assembly having a rod, a housing, a push pad, and a rod coupler is provided. The rod is reciprocally movable and the housing is movable with the rod. The push pad is movable with the housing and the rod, and is configured to engage and move a workpiece. The rod coupler is located in a bore disposed in the housing and is coupled to the rod. Both the rod coupler and bore have a diameter, wherein the diameter of the bore is greater than the diameter of the rod coupler defining a radial clearance for the rod coupler.

Abstract: A slider base has a slider lock combined therewith so as to be selectively and laterally displaced between a locked position and an unlocked position. The mount has a passage formed therein so as to receive a leg portion of the slider lock, the passage including a locking shoulder formed between an upper compartment and a lower compartment so as to face downward. When the slider is set in the locked position, the leg portion of the slider lock is located under the locking shoulder, and when the slider is set in the unlocked position, the leg portion of the slider lock is located so as to be capable of being inserted into the upper compartment by depressing the mount toward a lower position against an urging force of an urging device.

Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a punch with a target area includes a body, a receptacle disposed within the body, a receptacle latitudinal indicator disposed on the body such that it is aligned with the latitudinal center of the receptacle, and a receptacle longitudinal indicator disposed on the body such that it is aligned with the longitudinal center of the receptacle. The receptacle may be configured to receive a punch or die. The receptacle latitudinal indicator is configured to identify the latitudinal center of the receptacle, and the receptacle longitudinal indicator is configured to identify the longitudinal center of the receptacle.

Abstract: In a rolled product dispenser, when the rolled product is unrolled, a simple, quick punching of required holes in the rolled product and a simultaneous cutting to length are achieved by virtue of the fact that the rolled product dispenser has a hole punching and cutting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for cutting hollow plastic articles comprising a base and a blade movably mounted on a support. The support is fixed to the base and the blade is displaceable between an open position for receiving an article between the base and the blade and a closed position after cutting. The base includes an anvil having a slot for receiving a part of the blade in the closed position. The support includes a calibrated guide which ensures rectilinear displacement of the blade between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A machine for slitting plane packaging blanks (3) made of corrugated board. The machine includes a driving roller assembly (1?a, 1?b, 5?, 5?) for advancing the blanks and a rotatable slitting roller (7) with a knife (9) for producing a front edge slit (11) and/or a rear edge slit (13) in each packaging blank (3). The knife (9) is circular and defined by two knife edges (9a, 9b), said knife extending across a central angle (v) of max. 300° in such a manner that said knife presents a knife gap (19) between said knife edges.

Abstract: A saw chain rivet is provided including a flange, and a hub extending from a side of the flange. A shoulder defined by a junction between the hub and the flange has properties optimized to resist shear forces. The hub may be optimized for ease of rivet head formation.

Abstract: An improved dual-functioning guitar cord anchoring device intended to prevent an unintentional disconnection of a guitar cord from a jack through proper securing of the guitar cord, and to decrease the chance of stepping on the guitar cord through redirecting thereof. The guitar cord anchor is comprised of a durable single-piece construction, made of a resilient spring steel wire. Having a tapered clasp to accommodate a strap stud of variant size, and which also eliminates the need to remove any existing guitar parts for installation and transfer. A superior gripping series of helical loops, which completely encompasses the circumference of a portion of the guitar cord.

Abstract: A device, system and method for a musical instrument are disclosed herein. The exemplary musical instrument may have a first resonance chamber having a first bridge coupled to a surface of the first resonance chamber and a second resonance chamber having a second bridge coupled to a surface of the second resonance chamber. At least one string may couple the first bridge to the second bridge.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for holding a musical instrument, such as a guitar, to a vertical post, such as a lamp post. An upper clamp is adapted for clamping to the vertical post and includes an instrument neck holder for engaging an upper portion of the musical instrument. A lower clamp is adapted for clamping to the vertical post and includes an instrument base holder for engaging a lower portion of the musical instrument. Each clamp preferably includes two arcuate jaws each terminating at one end at an actuator portion pivotally fixed to a pivot rod. A coil spring surrounds the pivot rod and biases the jaws towards each other, such that when the actuators are squeezed toward each other the jaws are forced to pivot away from each other against the urging of the coil spring. Each clamp may be adjusted vertically on the post so as to allow musical instruments of varying sizes to be used with the system.

Abstract: A ceramic armor plate is proposed which is formed in one piece and which comprises a plurality of connected segments that are functionally separated by crack stoppers, whereby the crack stoppers serve to prevent the propagation of cracks from one segment to a neighboring segment.

Abstract: A shield for use by police and law enforcement is disclosed. The shield has a variety of features useful in encounters with unknown persons, including a video capture mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit for enabling or disabling hydraulic actuating devices, in particular for enabling the braking system of a hydraulic propel drive, having a device for checking the pressure level in working lines or control lines of hydraulic circuits, a maximum or minimum pressure level being checked in two or more working lines or control lines. An ‘OR’ logic circuit is provided for checking the pressures. In said ‘OR’ logic circuit, two or more pistons are arranged in series in a common bore. In each case one of the pressures to be checked is introduced into one of the spaces between the pistons and the space between one of the pistons and the base of the bore.

Abstract: Of a plurality of hydraulic signals output from an operating device, a hydraulic signal is input into a control valve serving as a hydraulic control device without conversion, and particular hydraulic signals are converted into electric signals corresponding to their hydraulic pressures by signal converting devices, such as pressure sensors, and are then input into a controller. The controller controls the drive of an electric actuator, such as a rotating electric motor, on the basis of the electric signals. Hydraulic fluid flow paths communicating to the pressure sensors are connected to each other via a throttle, and air in one of the hydraulic fluid flow paths is removed using the other hydraulic fluid flow path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hollow piston (1) for a piston engine, said hollow piston comprising a peripheral wall (3a), a central rod (11), a front wall (3b) on the front end thereof, and an articulated part 4a) on the rear end thereof The inventive hollow piston (1) has an annular cavity (14) formed against the rod (11), between the peripheral wall (3a) and the articulated part (4a). A rear section of the cavity (14) forms a front section of the articulated part (4a). The aim of the invention is to stabilize the hollow piston while ensuring an efficient guidance of the piston. To this end, the rod (11) ends the region of the cavity (14), the articulated part (4a) is a cap-shaped articulation recess (4c), and the rear section of the cavity (14) forms at least part of the articulated surface (4g) of the articulation recess (4c).

Abstract: Embodiments of a rapid cycle PSA apparatus are described that are useful for producing a hydrogen enriched product gas comprising not more than about 50 ppm carbon monoxide by volume and with a hydrogen gas recovery of at least about 70% by adsorptive separation from a syngas feed gas mixture comprising at least about 50 percent hydrogen and at least about 1 percent carbon monoxide by volume. One disclosed embodiment of a rapid cycle PSA apparatus comprised at least 3 adsorber elements each having at least one thin adsorbent sheet material which comprises at least one adsorbent material therein, and a bed size factor less than about 4.0 seconds. Embodiments of a rapid cycle PSA process also are described that utilize disclosed embodiments of the rapid-cycle PSA device.

Abstract: A carbon-dioxide-gas absorber includes a composite oxide as a main component, the composite oxide including Ti and a constituent X that is at least one of Sr and Ba, and the composite oxide having an (X/Ti) of about 1.8 to about 2.2 on a molar basis. A substance having a perovskite structure and having an (X/Ti) of about 0.9 to about 1.1 or at least one selected from green sheets, green sheet wastes, green-sheet-laminate wastes, and precursors of green sheets including the substance is fired in the presence of at least one of strontium carbonate and barium carbonate. An apparatus includes a carbon-dioxide-gas-absorbing mechanical unit A that allows a carbon-dioxide-gas absorber to absorb a carbon dioxide gas at about 1.0×104 to about 1.0×106 Pa and at about 500° C. to about 900° C.; and a carbon-dioxide-gas-evolving mechanical unit B that evolves the absorbed carbon dioxide gas at about 1000 Pa or less and at at least about 750° C.

Abstract: An indoor air purification apparatus and method includes a watertight chamber including a top portion having a water inlet, a first air portal, a second air portal, a bottom portion, and a plurality of shelves mounted between the top portion and the bottom portion. Water continuously flows from the water inlet at the top of the chamber, typically falling over the shelves to a reservoir. Typically, a water pump returns the water to the water inlet at the top portion of the chamber through at least one conduit leading from the reservoir. An air pump typically drives the room air through the chamber from one air portal to the other and back into the room. The room air is purified as it mixes with the water cascading over the shelves.

Abstract: A pressure equalisation device adapted to be operatively connected to an enclosure, the device including an air passage which, when the device is so connected to the enclosure, provides a fluid communication between the interior of the enclosure and atmosphere, the air passage containing a barrier wall comprising an air permeable membrane forming a micro-particulate filter.

Abstract: A method of increasing the nitrogen concentration within a tire of a vehicle includes transporting a mobile nitrogen concentrating apparatus to a position adjacent the vehicle and concentrating a nitrogen content of a compressed first gas to obtain a second gas. The method also includes coupling the nitrogen concentrating apparatus in fluid communication with the tire and programming an inflator to purge the tire to a predetermined pressure and then pressurizing the container to a predetermined pressure. The method also includes purging the container of a portion of the existing gas and introducing a portion of the second gas into the tire to create a first gas mixture. The method additionally includes purging the container of a portion of the first gas mixture, and introducing a portion of the second gas into the tire to create a second gas mixture.

Abstract: A self-contained chromatography system is provided and includes a chromatography column, a carrier gas reservoir containing a carrier gas and an analyte stream processing device, wherein the carrier gas reservoir is disposed upstream from the chromatography column and wherein the analyte stream processing device is disposed downstream from the chromatography column. A method for implementing the self-contained chromatography system is also provided and includes generating a first system pressure upstream from the chromatography column and a second system pressure downstream from the chromatography column to cause the carrier gas to flow between the carrier gas reservoir and the analyte stream processing device. The method further includes combining a sample material with the carrier gas, introducing the combined sample to the chromatography column to generate the analyte stream and processing the analyte stream via the analyte stream processing device.

Abstract: An inlet assembly for introducing a sample into a carrier gas stream for gas chromatography is disclosed including a housing having a bore that receives a liner. A sealing member having a core with a surface layer is positioned within the bore in sealing engagement with the bore and the liner. The surface layer of the sealing member has a lower adhesion to the housing than the core. The surface layer facilitates removal of the sealing member and the liner from the bore. A method of replacing an existing liner in an inlet assembly for chromatography is also disclosed. The method includes providing a liner with a sealing member having a core with a surface layer having a lower adhesion to the housing than the core, removing the existing liner from the bore and inserting a new liner with a new sealing member into the bore.

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control canister for adsorbing fuel vapors from a fuel tank on a marine vessel. The canister comprises a polymeric extruded housing that may be formed to any desired length or cut from extruded stock. Identical end caps having tubing connectors are bonded to opposite ends of the housing, defining an inlet and an outlet. Marine-grade pelletized activated carbon is disposed within the housing between porous slidable plates that are spring loaded against the end caps to pack the carbon tightly against the housing walls. Mounting brackets at each end are rotatably attached to the end caps so that opposite ends of the assembly may be attached to different surfaces of the vessel's hull, thus relieving stress which might be introduced into the assembly. Preferably, the assembly is wrapped in a fire retardant material.

Abstract: A freshness-keeping device comprising an adsorbent absorbed with a freshness-keeping liquid, and a film cover made of a material having a high impermeability to gas of the freshness-keeping liquid, which has larger dimensions than the adsorbent to cover the adsorbent from the outside, wherein the cover has a skirt portion extending in a lateral direction of the adsorbent and a dispersing opening is formed at the skirt portion to permit the freshness-keeping liquid to gradually disperse outwardly from the adsorbent, wherein a layer having a function of adsorbing and diffusing a liquid adhered to the surface of the film into the inside, is provided on both or one of the surfaces in contact with the adsorbent, of the upper and lower films constituting the skirt portions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a silencer for an airline hood and a protective hood having the silencer. The present invention reduces the speed of air fed into a space between upper and lower units, using an air distributing means, prior to discharging the air through air outlet holes formed on the lower unit to the outside of the space, thus minimizing noise due to the air. Further, the silencer for an airline hood is installed in the protective hood, thus minimizing noise, therefore increasing work efficiency, when a worker works with the protective hood on.

Abstract: A receptacle, particularly a disposable brewing and drinking receptacle, comprises an outer cup, an inner cup nested within the outer cup an ingredient chamber located between mutually opposed bottom walls of the nested cups, and ports formed in the inner cup to permit flow of liquid between the ingredient chamber and the inner cup. The nested cups are coupled together by a screw thread structure which constrains the cups to move relatively to one another with a screw motion, in response to relative twisting of the cups, so that the cups are axially movable together and the bottom walls of the cups exert a squeezing action on an ingredient in the ingredient chamber in order to assist in mixing or infusing the ingredient with the liquid contained in the receptacle.

Abstract: An automated grouping system of bakery products increases a quantity of bakery products that may be fed to equipment having a larger processing capacity. The automated grouping system includes a supporting structure laterally arranged adjacent to a conveyor of bakery products. The structure includes two longitudinally-arranged lateral rails. Sliding supports, along with first linear driving actuators of regulated stroke, are mounted on the lateral rails. Each sliding support includes a vertical post and a cross guide fixed at an upper portion thereof. The structure also includes a pair of second linear vertical actuators, which support and actuate a pair of pulling plates and positioning mechanisms of bakery products. The pulling plates are also actuatable by third linear actuators of regulated stroke, which are provided on a lower cross member, to position the pulling plates in a direction transverse to a conveying direction of the bakery products.

Abstract: A kitchen cooking apparatus which allows the cook a convenient area to place his or her cooking pot or pan covers during the cooking process or when not cooking, a place to store pot or pan covers. The device consists of a bottom and top which are hinged together, along with two pivotally mounted hoops connected by linkages to each other and the top and bottom. The bottom has a divided area for storage of utensils as well as a removable drip collection tray held in place by two vertical pins. The drip tray also doubles as a cooking storage area for utensils. When not in use the top and bottom fold together for convenient storage.

Abstract: A pump-oil fryer, which includes a top-open housing 11; a container 10 with heater 6 and a basket 5 with filter mesh. A pump 9 is used to draw the oil onto the top of basket and spread evenly on the frying food. Then the oil returns to the oil tank again. The heated oil is cycling throughout the frying period. The oil quantity can be largely reduced and the heating time shortened. Moreover, the frying food is not immersed in oil, most of the water content of the food is not vaporized away and the fried food is crisp and juicy.

Abstract: A machine for the production of groups of rolls of products, each group consisting of a plurality of products grouped together to constitute a format and wrapped and closed in a sheet of film. Along a feed line the machine comprises: a first unit for transporting the groups of products one after another towards a second unit for picking up and grouping a plurality of groups of products; a first work surface with batch selection and forming means; a programmable control unit controlling the selection and forming means and the second unit, and designed to allow, immediately downstream of the second unit, relative to the feed line, formation of the batches of products depending on their type of destination downstream of the second unit.