Abstract: In a cutting method by a wire saw, in which a wire A at a wire array wound around work rollers 10 is made to reciprocate or travel in one direction at a high speed and numerous pieces of wafers are cut out in abutment of a workpiece B against the wire array, a receiving member 27 of a cassette type having numerous support wires 34 arranged at the same pitch as that of the wire at the wire array is disposed at a position immediately under the wire array for cutting the workpiece B; and wafers b cut out of the workpiece B by the wire A are contained in separation one from another between the support wires 34 in the receiving member 27. Thus, the wafers can be prevented from adhering to each other during a cutting operation, thus to be accurately cut, and further, the wafers can be prevented from being cracked during the cutting operation, thus to be efficiently separated one from another, so as to enhance wafer cleansing performance.

Abstract: The invention provides a wire saw in which wire tension fluctuations occurring in swinging of a row of wires can be accommodated to thereby increase a velocity of the wire and to carry out cutting with efficiency and precision by utilizing swinging of the row of wires even with thin wire. In the wire saw having the row of wires formed by winding the wire about a plurality of work rollers provided to a swinging disk many times, for pushing a workpiece against the row of wires caused to reciprocate or travel in one direction at high velocity to cut the workpiece into a plurality of pieces, and for swinging the row of wires in cutting of the workpiece, a feed side pulley for guiding feed side wire going into the work rollers to the work rollers and a retrieving side pulley for guiding retrieving side wire going out of the work rollers to an outside are disposed coaxially on an axial center of rotation of the swinging disk so that the tension fluctuations do not occur in the wire even if the row of wires swings.

Abstract: A continuous cooking oven system including enclosure containing a first cooking chamber in communication with a second cooking chamber to efficiently and effectively cook and brown food products. The continuous cooking oven system includes an first conveyor for transporting food products through a helical path within the first cooking chamber, a fan for circulating a heated gaseous cooking medium throughout the first cooking chamber, a second conveyor for transporting food products through a linear path within the second cooking chamber, at least one impingement air flow distribution chamber disposed above the second conveyor within the second cooking chamber and at least one impingement air flow distribution chamber disposed below the second conveyor within the second cooking chamber, the impingement air flow distribution chambers circulating a heated gaseous cooking medium throughout the second cooking chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ignition method for a solid fuel apparatus, in particular a heating apparatus or barbecue-type cooking apparatus, wherein said method comprises a step of blowing hot air on at least one part of said solid fuel which is arranged in a container (6) of said apparatus, in order to start the combustion of said at least one fuel part. The invention also relates to a solid fuel apparatus, in particular a heating apparatus or barbecue-type cooking apparatus, for carrying out a method according to claim 1, comprising a container (6) for containing a solid fuel, wherein said apparatus comprising at least means (3, 4, 5) for generating a hot air stream on at least one part of said solid fuel.

Abstract: A burning set is disclosed for a barbecue stove. The burning set includes a burner, an igniter and a circular cover. The burner includes an annular cage, an annular cover, a conductor and a channel. The annular cage defines vents near an external edge. The annular cover is installed on the annular cage and made with a plurality of orifices near an internal edge. The conductor is formed on the annular cover near the orifices. The channel is directed in an outward sense of a radial direction from the conductor. The igniter generates arcs to the conductor. The circular cover shields the igniter and an internal annular portion of the annular cover from sauce and juice during barbecuing and from water during washing.

Abstract: In a method for heat treating a fuel assembly channel made of zircaloy, the channel is continuously moved relative to a heat-treatment device and, longitudinal sections of it are heated to the beta phase range in an inductive heating zone. The longitudinal section of the channel heated in this manner is than cooled in a cooling zone to a temperature within an alpha phase range. The heat treatment is effected by at least two heating devices, which are spaced apart from one another, operate independently of each other, and each contain at least one induction coil and together form a heating zone. The channel section is first heated using a first heating device and then heat-treated using a second heating device which has less power and in that cooling is effected using a stream of inert gas applied to the outer surface of the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is various embodiments of a self-heating or self-cooling container with a number of improved features in overcoming the problems associated with existing containers, including, but not limited to, an improved breaking device designed to maximize the mixture and reaction between different reactants, an insulating lip to prevent heat loss in the heating process, a simple and efficient design of the container, and enhancements in manufacturing and assembling a self-heating or self-cooling container.

Abstract: A cooking appliance is provided that has a structure which efficiently cools an electric element chamber. The cooking appliance includes an appliance body that has a cooking chamber to cook food, a door that opens and closes the cooking chamber, and cooling flow passages that absorb heat transferred from the cooking chamber. Additionally, an intake air duct may be provided proximate a top side of the cooking chamber to communicate with the cooling flow passages. Further, an exhaust duct may be provided proximate the intake air duct to communicate with the intake air duct. Further, a fan-motor assembly may be provided in a space formed by the intake air duct and the exhaust duct such that the fan-motor assembly forms a portion of a connecting passage that connects the intake air duct and the exhaust duct.

Abstract: A portable kitchen, which includes a case having at least one cover movable between closed and open positions, the closed position being for compact containment of contents therein, and the open position exposing the contents for use. A plurality of functional food preparation and storage devices are supported within the case, including: a refrigerator unit capable of containing and storing foods a conventional refrigerator storage temperatures; and a microwave power unit for microwave heating of foods; a cooking unit having cooking burners for heating cookware or the like for preparing heated foods. A power connecting device is provided for connecting an outside source of power to the food preparation and storage devices to provide functioning power to the devices.

Abstract: Described is an energy collection device for harnessing energy, including solar energy, as heat or electricity. The energy collection device can be situated over a roof or mounted to a wall. Additionally, the energy collection device can also be made into a walkway cover or used internally at locations which produce heat (e.g., laundromat). The energy collection device is capable of collecting and absorbing thermal energy from the sun, atmosphere or heat-producing device and transferring it to a point of source for immediate or future use.

Abstract: Described is an energy collection device for harnessing energy, including solar energy, as heat or electricity. The energy collection device can be situated over a roof or mounted to a wall. Additionally, the energy collection device can also be made into a walkway cover or used internally at locations which produce heat (e.g., laundromat). The energy collection device is capable of collecting and absorbing thermal energy from the sun, atmosphere or heat-producing device and transferring it to a point of source for immediate or future use. Also described is an energy concentration device that can be used alone or in conjunction with the energy collection device for harnessing the solar energy.

Abstract: Particular aspects provide a novel integrated nebulizer and particle dispersion chamber (12), and novel methods of using same. Preferably, the particle dispersion chamber (12) provides for delivery of a vortical flow of nebulized particles to the notrils. The inventive integrated nebulizer, delivery methods and breathing techniques allow for delivering medicament into the deep nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses of a user. Significantly, the inventive devices and methods allow for systemic and topical delivery of medicaments via the membranes of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Additional preferred embodiments provide complementary cartridge docking system that allows for user-specific nebulized drug delivery.

Abstract: A hand-held device (1;101) has a housing (3;103), a track (17;117) in the housing, a chain (19;119) of capsules (21;121) in the track and a conveying mechanism (27,31 b-f; 131,139) adapted to convey the chain along the track. The capsules may contain a medicament powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in drug delivery devices, particularly devices for dispensing a metered dose of an aerosol drug formulation including a propellant and a medicament. An apparatus is provided for dispersing medicament. At least a portion of one or more of the internal surfaces of one or more components contact the aerosol drug formulation during storage or dispersing of the formulation. Such surfaces of the components include a layer of one or more cold plasma polymerized monomers bonded thereto.

Abstract: An improved aquatic device for use with goggles features a support base sized and shaped to fit near the back of a user's head and is secured against the user's head by way of the goggle strap. Various equipment may be secured to the support base including a snorkel and/or a light. In the preferred embodiment, the support base includes a connection system that allows the various equipment to be removably secured to the support base such that the user to select the equipment most suited to the intended application. The snorkel preferably includes a splash guard that prevent water from entering the air passageway. Additionally, flexible tubes connect the snorkel secured to the support base to the mouthpiece. The flexible tubes are arranged such that they extend behind the user's head and beneath the user's jaw. As a result, drag is significantly reduced and mobility and comfort are increased.

Abstract: A portable cooling or respiratory blower system of the type carried by a user's body includes a housing having two air flow chambers. An impeller is rotatably disposed between the two air flow chambers and includes a base wall that places the two air flow chambers in non-fluidic communication when the impeller is rotated. A separate plurality of blades is provided on each side of the base wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a respiratory mask arrangement that can be used in the framework of CPAP therapy for treating sleep-related disturbances, for example. In one embodiment a respiratory mask arrangement comprises a sealing lip device to be placed on the facial surface of a mask user, a covering device which defines a mask interior in cooperation with the sealing lip device, and a respiratory gas conduit unit for delivering respiratory gas to the mask interior that is defined by the covering device and is connected to the nostril and/or oral opening of the mask user. At least some sections of the covering device are embodied as an air-permeable structure.

Abstract: A novel nasal adapter is provided that conforms to, and seals with the base (underside) of a nose. Upward pressure exerted against the inventive nasal adapter compressibly conforms an adapter lip to seal with the underside of the nose. The nasal adapter provides for the comfortable, discreet, and effective transmission of deliverable flow (e.g., fluid, gas, airborne particles and medicament, etc.) to the nasal chambers with minimal leakage. In preferred embodiments, the nasal adapter is formed of a single molded piece made of flexible material and can be made in various sizes to adaptably conform to a broad range of nose sizes, and conformations. Particularly preferred embodiments comprise dual delivery channels with dual outflow apertures that are in communication with at least one lip that is proportioned and disposed to provide for separate delivery channels to each nostril.

Abstract: A device and method to be used in treating sleep apnea comprising a headband adapted by reason of its size and shape to fit around a person's head, a garment adapted to being secured to the torso portion of a person using the device consisting of a front section and a back section, a first strap affixed at an upper end to a location on the headband, a second strap affixed at an upper end to a second location on the headband, and wherein the first and second straps are affixed at their lower ends to the back section of the garment so as to provide sufficient tension in the straps to cause the person's head to be tilted backwards thereby opening the person's airway.

Abstract: A mouthguard has a flexible frame, and has bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. The bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. A narrow split may be provided between the anterior bite tabs that allows the bite tabs to maintain their flexibility. The flexible frame lays against the outer surface of the teeth and extends into the buccal folds superiorly and interiorly of the cheek where the muscles hold it in place. Grooves may be positioned lengthwise along the frame above and below the bite tabs for purposes of flexibility and to allow the muscles of the cheek to press the upper and lower extensions of the frame close to the bone for better retention and comfort. The teeth engage the bite tabs, thus preventing the teeth from clashing together and protecting the temporomanibular joint (TMJ). One or more air holes may be provided in the front portion of the mouthguard permitting easy breathing.

Abstract: A method and device for producing a cigarette packet having an inner wrapping, which is defined by a sheet of heat-seal material folded about a group of cigarettes, and has an opening closed by an adhesive patch; the correct position of the patch is determined after the patch is applied to the sheet of heat-seal material.

Abstract: An outdoor smoking system including a smoking device coupled to a cooking vessel. The smoking device includes a feed chute for continuously supplying fuel to a burning chamber without user intervention. The feed chute is positioned above the burning chamber to gravity feed the fuel into the burning chamber. A grate positioned in the bottom wall of the burning chamber allows ash created by the burning to fall out of the chamber into an ash tray. As ash leaves the chamber through the grate, additional fuel in the feed chute is allowed to enter, maintaining a substantially constant burning mass in the burning chamber.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for making a filter element by spinning fibers from one or more dies onto a collector, including designated combinations providing designated filter characteristics.

Abstract: A hairpiece comprises a monofilament base and a plurality of hair strands attached by hand-knotting to the monofilament base. The monofilament base includes a grid-like pattern of open monofilament cells adapted to promote airflow during use. The hair strands are hand-knotted to the monofilament base one strand at a time. The monofilament base includes first and second side edges being substantially parallel to each other, a rear edge, and a slightly contoured front edge. The front edge is padded to enhance hairpiece flexibility. The padded front edge is provided with single strand, single hand knot construction to promote a more natural look for the monofilament base.

Abstract: A hair clip includes two clip members, two press blocks, and a resilient member. Each clip member includes a bend, a clipping section on a bottom of the bend, and a pivotal section on a top of the bend. The bends of the clip members together define a hair-clipping space. The pivotal sections of the clip members are pivotally connected together. Each press block is securely engaged with an associated clip member. The resilient member includes a bend mounted between upper portions of inner faces of the bends of the clip members. The resilient member is covered by the pivotal sections of the clip members. The resilient member includes two lateral sides respectively, securely connected to the clip members. The bend of the resilient member is located in an upper portion of the hair-clipping space. The resilient member biases the clipping sections of the clip members toward each other.

Abstract: A hair retaining clip including a first clip member, a second clip member, a hinge, an elastic member is disclosed. The first and second clip members each include a handle portion and a claw portion. The hinge is disposed between and pivotally connects the first and second clip members. An elastic member is disposed between and connects to the first and second clip members thereby biasing the claw portions of the respective first and second clip members together.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hair retaining clip having a first clip member including a handle portion and a claw portion, a second clip member including a handle portion and a claw portion, and a hinge pivotally connecting the first and second clip members such that the first and second clip members are rotatable between a normal closed position and an open position. The hair retaining clip further includes an elastic member disposed between and attached to the claw portions of the first and second clip members. The elastic member biases the first and second clip members toward the normal closed position and retains the first and second clip members in the normal closed position.

Abstract: A container system for a cosmetic product and/or a cosmetic product applicator may include at least one base including a receptacle having an opening. The receptacle may be configured to contain a cosmetic product and/or an applicator for applying a cosmetic product. The system may also include a device including a cover configured to close the opening, and a tab hingedly associated with the cover. The tab may include a connecting portion configured to removably connect the tab to the base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are toothbrushes. The toothbrushes have an illumination system. In some arrangements, the toothbrush can have bristles that are illuminated by the illumination system. The illumination system can be positioned with a toothbrush head.

Abstract: A radially-shaped flossing device having a flexible tubular section with an internal channel through which a loop of floss passes. The length of floss is greater than the length of tubular section which defines a gap where the gap distance exposes floss to be used by a user to floss teeth. After flossing, a user may pull the floss in a designated direction to expose previously unexposed and un-used floss for later use. The flossing device may have more than one tubular section which combined length is shorter than the length of the loop of floss defining a gap for flossing use. After flossing, one tubular section adjacent to the gap is moved to the next tubular section adjacent to the gap to expose a fresh floss portion for later use.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a surface of a resin layer capable of sufficiently improving peel strength of a metal film formed by plating on a surface which is roughened by performing a desmear treatment on a resin layer containing a resin added with a large amount of filler is provided. The method is characterized in that, when a surface of a resin layer on which a metal film is formed by plating is roughened by a desmear treatment and, then, the thus-roughened surface of the resin layer is cleaned, the surface of the resin layer formed with a resin compounded with a filler in an amount of 20 wt % or more such that a difference of a coefficient of thermal expansion between the resin layer and the metal film is allowed to be reduced is roughened by subjecting it to the desmear treatment and, secondly, the filler which is deposited on the thus-roughened surface of the resin layer is removed by ultrasonic cleaning in which ultrasonic vibration of a frequency of from 35 to 50 kHz is applied.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing one or more minute particle(s) from a surface of a sample using laser technology is provided. The laser energy wavelength, the pulse length and shape of the laser energy, the laser energy density, the pulse repetition rate of the laser energy, the laser beam size and/or shape, the irradiation geometry, the ambient conditions, the amount and disposition of the energy transfer medium, and/or the composition of the energy transfer medium are selected and controlled, based on application and environment considerations, to precisely control the energy deposition into the particle(s), sample, and/or the energy transfer medium combination.

Abstract: Aimed at providing a method of cleaning a plasma etching apparatus capable of suppressing variation in line width among wafers in a single lot, and improving throughput in the cleaning process, a method of cleaning a plasma etching apparatus of the present invention has steps of supplying a cleaning gas into a chamber 102 of a plasma etching apparatus 100; igniting a plasma of the cleaning gas in the chamber 102; and allowing plasma cleaning to proceed in the chamber 102, by bringing the cleaning gas in a plasma form into contact with a deposit adhered on the inner wall of the chamber 102 so as to etch off the deposit, wherein in the step of plasma cleaning in the chamber, intensity of plasma emission ascribable to the deposit adhered on the inner wall of the chamber 102 is detected in a time-dependent manner, and the plasma cleaning in the chamber 102 is terminated based on changes in the intensity of the plasma emission.

Abstract: A substrate having a liquid film formed by pre-processing unit is transported by a substrate transport robot from the pre-processing unit to a freeze processing unit disposed away from the pre-processing unit. In the freeze-processing unit, the liquid film is frozen. This causes the adhesion power of contaminants adhering to the surface of the substrate reduce, and therefore the contaminants is detached from the surface of the substrate. Subsequently, the substrate which was subjected to the freezing process, is transported from the freeze processing unit to a post-processing unit which is disposed away from the pre-processing unit and the freeze processing. In the post-processing unit, a cleaning liquid is supplied to the frozen film on the rotating substrate, thereby easily removing the contaminants adhering to the substrate together with the frozen film.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning and drying a semiconductor wafer is disclosed. Within a sealable chamber, a wafer having photoresist features thereon is spun while a cleaning fluid is applied to the top surface of the semiconductor wafer to clean off excess photoresist. A rinsing solution is applied to rinse the semiconductor wafer of any remaining impurities. To reduce stresses on the photoresist features caused by surface tension of the rinsing solution as it dries, which stresses may cause toppling of the features, the semiconductor wafer is dried in a vapor ambient within the sealable chamber. The vapor ambient, formed by combining an inert gas with a vaporized surface tension modifying fluid, produces a Marangoni effect to reduce surface tension of the rinsing solution. Optionally, to further reduce surface tension, a surfactant may be introduced into the rinsing solution and the temperature and pressure of the interior of the sealed chamber may be adjusted.

Abstract: A cleaning article comprises a substrate in the form of a wipe loaded with a cleaning agent and loaded with a heat generating agent which generates heat when the wipe is exposed to water.

Abstract: A probe to which a foreign matter has adhered is pressed to a sample. At this time, between a scanner in a cantilever side and a sample base, there are relatively generated a horizontal oscillation and a vertical oscillation. By generating a suitable friction to the probe tip, the foreign matter having adhered to the tip of the probe is removed, and it can be washed.

Abstract: A dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, is described, comprising a washing container (2) and devices for washing items to be washed by means of washing solution, as well as a sound wave generator (5), wherein the sound wave generator (5) is used to generate a sound wave which at least assists the drying process of the items to be washed. In order to achieve the highest possible efficiency of the drying process, the sound wave generator (5) is designed to deliver sound waves of different frequency and/or amplitude.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cleaning a thick matter delivery pipe (10), comprising an end-hose (18) which is mounted on an outlet side, a device (24) for introducing a pressurised fluid into the thick matter delivery pipe (10), and a cleaning body (22) that can be driven through the delivery pipe (10) by the fluid, said cleaning body lying against the entire circumference of the inner surface of the thick matter delivery pipe (10). According to the invention, the device comprises a sensor (26) for determining the consistency of the material in a section of the thick matter delivery pipe (10), a control unit (28) to which a signal can be transmitted from the sensor (26) upon a change in the consistency of the material, and a closing device (30) that can be actuated by the control unit when the signal is received, the closing device being used to at least partially close the end-hose (18).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for cleaning deposition systems utilizing alkylsilanes are described herein. In an embodiment, a method of cleaning a semiconductor fabrication system comprises flushing the system with a solvent comprising at least one alkylsilane. In another embodiment, a method of removing at least one chemical precursor from a semiconductor fabrication system comprises forcing a solvent containing at least one alkylsilane through the semiconductor fabrication system and dissolving the at least one chemical precursor in the solvent. The solvent may also contain mixtures of different alkylsilanes and other organic solvents.

Abstract: The substrate processing apparatus includes a plurality of processing chambers. A given processing chamber is cleaned by first executing first processing during which voltage application control is executed to control a voltage applied to an electrostatic chuck based upon first processing voltage application information provided for the particular processing chamber while drawing an inert gas into the processing chamber and evacuating the processing chamber sustaining therein low pressure conditions therein and then executing second processing during which voltage application control is executed to control the voltage application to the electrostatic chuck based upon second processing voltage application information for the processing chamber while drawing in the inert gas and evacuating the processing chamber, the internal pressure of which is set to a high level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a washing apparatus with bubbling reaction and a washing method of using bubbling reaction which are based on compression technology of an interface diffusion layer with bubbling, by the aid of using a bubble wall generated by a pneumatic means as a reaction interface in a gas-liquid-solid heterogeneous system and utilizing a pulling force generated by bubbles when climbing up along the surface of a material to be washed, to compress thickness of the liquid-solid interface and optimize mass transfer efficiency in multiphase that can remove organic matter from the material surface.

Abstract: A method for removing a layer area of a component in which the component is firstly treated in at least one salt bath, and then, in a further method step, treated at least once in an acid bath. The method can include adding sodium oxide to a salt bath as an oxygen donor treating the component with a salt bath wherein the salt bath is selected from the group consisting of: sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide and treating the component with an acid bath wherein the acid bath is selected from the group consisting of: nitric acid and phosphoric acid.

Abstract: After a rinse process on a wafer W is performed by feeding pure water to the surface of the wafer W at a predetermined flow rate while rotating the wafer W in an approximately horizontal state, a feed amount of the pure water to the wafer W is reduced, and a pure-water feed point is moved outward from the center of the wafer W. In this manner, the wafer W is subjected to a spin dry process while forming a liquid film in a substantially outer region of the pure-water feed point.

Abstract: Provided are a dishwasher and a method of supplying water in the dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber; a sump retaining washing water that is supplied to the tub; a steam generating device mounted on a side of the tub and having a steam chamber provided with a heater heating washing water; a first passage through which the washing water is supplied to the steam chamber; a second passage supplying the steam generated by the steam generating device from the steam chamber to the tub; and a third passage that supplies the washing water remained in the steam chamber to the sump after the steam is generated.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a housing at least partially defining an interior area configured to receive dishware. The interior area includes a first access opening and a second access opening. A first door is attached with respect to the housing and configured to selectively close the first access opening. A second door is attached with respect to the housing and configured to selectively close the second access opening.

Abstract: A method for operating a dishwasher machine (1), in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, in which in order to eliminate odors, the air located in a washing container (2) is passed by a photocatalytic layer (5) exposed to a light source (6) in order to oxidise the odour-forming molecules contained in the air. According to the invention, this is carried out during a standstill phase of the dishwasher machine (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor dishwasher having at least one washing zone (3, 4), at least one rinsing zone (5, 6), a suction-extraction location (23) and/or a heat-recovery device (11). The dishwasher also comprises at least one drying zone (7). The flow direction (30) of the exhaust air within the dishwasher runs from the outlet (8) to the inlet (1), counter to the transporting direction (9) of the wash ware (10) through the dishwasher, the suction-extraction location (23) being arranged in the region of the inlet (1) of the dishwasher, and volumes of air (28, 33) which are withdrawn from the drying zone (7) being dependent on positions (34, 35) of exit nozzles (26) for hot air within the drying zone (7).

Abstract: Provided are a dishwasher and a method of supplying water in the dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a tub enclosing a washing chamber, a sump holding washing water to be supplied to the tub, and an air brake assembly having a steam generating unit that heats the washing water to be supplied to the tub.

Abstract: A washer tank is integrally formed with a front air duct, and the washer tank and the front air duct are installed within a cab. Thus, the washer tank can be installed within the cab by the use of spaces around the air duct. This arrangement makes it possible to install the washer tank within the cab in an unintrusive way and in the vicinity of a washer liquid spout nozzle without necessitating to provide an installation space exclusively for the washer tank.