Abstract: A laser beam cutting process for cutting a workpiece made of titanium or a titanium alloy with the use of an assistance gas for the laser beam, characterized in that the assistance gas is an argon/helium mixture.

Abstract: Stick welding electrode rating and ranking procedures are provided for determining stackability performance of stick electrodes for pipe welding operations. The rating technique involves performance of a standardized vertical down weld procedure using a stick electrode to form a weld bead in a test workpiece groove, in which the electrode is maintained during welding at a substantially constant angle relative to the workpiece groove. The electrode is advanced toward the groove at a slow speed to deposit molten metal in the groove while keeping the molten metal above the stick electrode end or the arc thereof without dripping. The resulting bead distance is measured along with the welding time and the stick electrode is rated according to a ratio of the weld time and the bead distance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable welding-type power source including a removable energy storage device configured to provide a first voltage output and a boost circuit connected to the energy storage device and configured to boost the first voltage output to a second voltage output to supply power to the welding-type power source according to a selected welding-type process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method of controlling a welding apparatus (1), whereby individual welding parameters can be set in the form of a welding job (35 to 39) by means of a first control unit (22) hard-wired to or integrated in the welding apparatus (1), and several such welding jobs (35 to 39) can be stored in a memory device (28) and, by selecting a welding job (35 to 39) by means of the first control unit (22), the welding apparatus (1) and the components of the welding system are activated on the basis of the parameters stored therein by a control system (4), and when a second control unit (29) is operated, a start signal is sent to the control system (4) in order to start the welding operation.

Abstract: Device for carrying out one of a joint, separation, and surface treatment process includes a working head for acting on workpieces to be processed. There is likewise a sensor device for sensing one of a position and a positional change of the working head and one of a reference point in space relative to a reference position of the working head and to the workpiece to be processed, and in such a manner that at least one characteristic value of the one of the joint, separation, surface treatment process, can be influenced as a function of the one of the sensed position and the positional change, in use.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a weld joint comprising both a base material and a weld metal both having a chemical composition including C: 0.01-0.45%, Si: more than 1%, 4% or less, Mn: 0.01-2%, P: 0.05% or less, S: 0.01% or less, Cr: 15-35%, Ni: 40-78%, Al: 0.005-2%, N: 0.001-0.2% and Cu: 0.015-5.5% in mass percent, further including Ti satisfying the following formula (1), and the balance being Fe and impurities. Both the material and the weld metal may further include one or more kinds of Co, Mo, Ta, W, V, Zr, Nb, Hf, B, Ca, Mg, and REM. {(Si-0.01)/30}+0.01Cu?Ti?5??(1) wherein a symbol of an element in formula (1) means a content of the element (mass percent).

Abstract: A welding additive alloy, preferably in the form of a welding wire, based on aluminum having the following composition in percent by weight: Si 1-5; Fe<0.1; Mn 0.5-1.5; Zr?0.01; Cr?0.01; Cu<0.03; Mg<0.01; Ti<0.005; Na, P, B in sum <0.005; and unavoidable impurities with a portion in percent by weight of <0.001 each, and a balance consisting of Al, as well as a method for producing a welding wire, a method for producing a braze-welded structure, and a braze-welded structure with two component parts (1, 2), wherein one component part (2) consists of aluminum and a second component part (1) consists of steel.

Abstract: A heater assembly for deicing and/or anti-icing a component includes a metallic heating element adjacent to a densely woven fabric layer impregnated with a resin that is capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 550° F. (288° C.).

Abstract: The invention is aimed at a substrate, in particular window pane (1), with an electrically conducting and heatable coating (2), at least one communication window (5) made in the latter in the form of an interruption of said coating, the window being able to allow through a so-called communication radiation used as signal carrying information to be transmitted and whose wavelength lies in a span of wavelengths that can be reflected or absorbed by the coating (2), and another electrically conducting element in contact with at least one part of edges of the window (5) and in contact with the coating, characterized in that the communication window (5) is provided with an electrically conducting covering (6) and linked electrically to said other electrically conducting element.

Abstract: In accordance with one approach to the invention, elements and sub-elements of a conductive pattern on or in an optical member are designed and arranged to be predominantly or exclusively curved, so as to control the appearance of ray-like disturbances during nighttime point-source viewing situations. In another approach, the sub-elements of the conductive pattern are designed and arranged so as to be a large number of short, linear or curved elements oriented with a large angular distribution.

Abstract: The object of this invention is a frame (1) for receiving a heating element (3) for an electric heater of a ventilating, heating and/or air conditioning unit of a vehicle, in particular. This frame (1) is shaped in the form of a hollowed-out box whose large faces (2. 2?), intended to be traversed by the airflow (A) conveyed by the unit, are held at a distance from each other in order to create between them a space (12) for receiving the heating element (3). The frame (1) is made of a single part in which means for holding (15) the heating element (3) inside said space (12) are located in the area of said large faces (2, 2?).

Abstract: A power tool assembly, such as a soldering tool, is provided with a power tool having a functional end, a cap for protecting the functional end of the power tool, a first receiving surface on the power tool at least proximate to the functional end for removably attaching the cap to the power tool to cover the functional end. The power tool also has a second receiving surface on the power tool for removably attaching the cap to the power tool at a surface other than the first receiving surface when the functional end of the power tool is in use.

Abstract: Novel methods and apparatuses for annealing semiconductor devices in a high pressure gas environment. According to an embodiment, the annealing vessel has a dual chamber structure, and potentially toxic, flammable, or otherwise reactive gas is confined in an inner chamber which is protected by pressures of inert gas contained in the outer chamber. The incoming gas delivery system and exhaust gas venting system are likewise protected by various methods. Embodiments of the present invention can be used, for example, for high-K gate dielectric anneal, post metallization sintering anneal, and forming gas anneal in the semiconductor manufacturing process.

Abstract: An oven is provided. The oven includes a cavity, a door panel that covers the cavity, and a side frame that supports a side of the door panel. The side frame and the door frame form an outside air intake hole therebetween.

Abstract: Steam generated by a steam generating device is fed, through an outer circulation passage, to a heating chamber. The steam generating device is provided with a barrel shape pot having a flat, elongate horizontal cross section, a steam generating heater arranged in a bottom part of the pot, and a steam suction portion that extends, above the pot, in a direction in which the steam suction portion crosses an axis line of the pot. The steam suction portion is built with a plurality of steam suction ejectors that are each formed to penetrate the pot from one flat side to an opposite flat side. The steam that has exited from the steam suction ejector flows through a duct into a sub-cavity provided adjacent to the heating chamber, then is heated by a vapor heating heater provided in the sub-cavity, and is then blown into the heating chamber.

Abstract: A steam generating device includes a flat casing and a heating device is received in the casing. The heating device includes flanges which are engaged with grooves in the casing so as to define a lower space and an upper space between the heating device and the inner periphery of the casing. A seal is clamped between the heating device and casing to prevent foreign objects entering the casing. The heating device includes a chamber which is in communication with a hole defined in the bottom of the casing. Water is introduced into the lower space and steamized by the heating device, the steam enters into the upper space via passages and enters into the camber and blasts out from the hole of the casing. The steam travels a long path in the casing and is heated sufficiently so as to increase the efficiency for generating the steam.

Abstract: A heating device for testing integrated components is disclosed. In one embodiment, an inner casing is arranged in the heating device surrounding a holding chamber. The inner casing contains at least one recess in which an electrically conductive contact device is moveably arranged. This permits contact to be reliably made with a circuit to be tested. If the inner casing is of compact design, there is a very homogeneous temperature distribution in the heating device.

Abstract: A system for effectively defrosting a plastic window includes a transparent plastic panel, a heater grid having a plurality of grid lines that are integrally formed with the plastic panel, and equalizing means for equalizing the electrical current traveling through each of the grid lines.

Abstract: A heater element for formed components is disclosed, along with the final formed component itself. The heater element is produced by photochemically etching a suitable heater track pattern from porous metallised fabric such a nickel coated woven polyester. The heater element is located within a mould. Thermo-formable material is then applied to the mould and the final component is shaped according to the shape of the mould. The final component has a heater element located within it. The component may have microencapsulated agents for initiation by operation of the heater element. Furthermore, the final component may have one or more digital images printed onto the surface for the purposes of decoration or personalisation.

Abstract: An attenuating adaptor is proposed in the form of a sleeve (23) which is composed of non-ferromagnetic metal for insertion radially during operation between a holding section (11) (which is provided with a central holding opening (15) for holding a tool shank with a press fit) of a tool holder (1) and an induction coil arrangement (19) (which concentrically surrounds the holding section (11) in order to widen it thermally) of a shrinkage appliance (5) which feeds alternating current to the induction coil arrangement (19). The sleeve (23) can be provided with slots which pass through its wall and whose number, axial length and circumferential width influence the attenuating characteristics of the sleeve (23). Sleeves (23) of different sizes are provided for a set of different tool holders (1), and their attenuating characteristics are chosen such that all of the tool holders (1) in this set can be shrunk using one and the same setting of the shrinkage appliance (5).

Abstract: A molten metal molding machine is provided with a heating cylinder, a linear motion member for successively feeding preheated metal rods into the heating cylinder from its rear end to successively push the metal rods toward a forward end of the heating cylinder, and a heater arranged on the heating cylinder such that the metal rods are gradually molten as they move through the heating cylinder from its rear end toward its forward end. The heating cylinder, the metal rods and a cylindrical forward end portion of the linear motion member are dimensioned such that a predetermined clearance is provided between an inner circumference of the heating cylinder and an outer circumference of each of the metal rods, the cylindrical forward end portion can enter the heating cylinder, and an outer circumference of the cylindrical forward end portion is slidable relative to the inner circumference of the heating cylinder.

Abstract: One or more sections of a solenoidal induction coil are moved relative to the surface of a strip passing through the coil as one or more parameters of the strip change to affect the impedance of the load circuit, while the output frequency of the power supply providing power to the coil via a capacitive element is changed so that the power supply's load circuit continues to operate at substantially resonant frequency.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for data transmitting/receiving between a microwave oven and an information appliance PDA. The apparatus includes a wireless data transmitting/receiving unit for conducting wireless data communication with an external system including an information appliance; a data storage unit for storing transmitted/received data through the wireless data transmitting/receiving unit and/or downloaded data from Internet; a display unit for displaying transmitted data from the wireless data transmitting/receiving unit; a load drive unit for driving a magnetron and/or a heater; and Micom interfaced with the above elements, and interpreting the transmitted data from the wireless data transmitting/receiving unit and/or checking a state of the microwave oven, and controlling the wireless data transmitting/receiving unit to transmit the data on the state of the microwave oven to an information appliance.

Abstract: A frozen food package and method of using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. Typically, the food assembly includes a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as infused oil, stock or a dairy product. The uncooked food and frozen liquid are typically shaped to facilitate aligning the frozen food with a display window of the bag. Preferably the food assembly is free of chemical preservatives and need not use preformed sauces. The method typically includes providing the frozen uncooked food in the bag, sealing the bag so that the bag is impermeable to liquids, and cooking the food in the bag while the bag is sealed. The resulting cooked dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals.

Abstract: A frozen food package and method of producing and using the same is disclosed. The food package includes a bag which is freezable, ovenable and microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag includes uncooked food, preferably an entree. Typically, the food assembly includes a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as a broth or stock, and may include infused oil or a dairy product. The uncooked food is typically embedded in the frozen liquid to facilitate handling and shipping and to align the frozen food with a display window of the bag. Chemical preservatives are not necessary and sauces may be omitted although sauces are not burned in the cooking process. The method typically includes sealing the frozen uncooked food in the liquid-impermeable bag and cooking the food in the sealed bag. The resulting dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals.

Abstract: A susceptor assembly comprises a generally planar susceptor having an electric field director structure mechanically connected thereto. The field director structure includes at least one, but more preferably, a plurality of two or more vanes mechanically connected to the susceptor. Each vane has a surface at least a portion of which is electrically conductive. The vane(s) are most preferably disposed substantially orthogonal to the planar susceptor. The connection may be either a fixed or a flexible articulating connection. In use, such as in the presence of a standing electromagnetic wave generated within a microwave oven, only an attenuated electric field component of the electromagnetic wave exists in a plane tangent to the surface of the vane in the vicinity of the conductive portion of the vane.

Abstract: A susceptor assembly includes electrically conductive vanes configured to prevent arcing in an unloaded microwave oven.

Abstract: Microwaves blocker apparatus (1) installed at the entrance, front part and also at the exit, hinder part, of an opening microwaves oven (5), turning round the oven's entrance and exit allowing free passage (6) of materials to be processed, which dimension and shape follow the format of the oven where it is installed, being such apparatus still surrounded by a metallic material (3).

Abstract: A mounting bracket for an electrical box that includes: a base plate having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces, a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, a plurality of mounting screw apertures and an opening for receiving an electrical box; a first flange and a second flange connected to the first and second sides, respectively, of the base plate by a first flange neck and a second flange neck, wherein each flange has a top and a bottom flange surface, wherein the flange necks extend from the top surface of the base plate; a wall connected to the first end having a substantially flat outer wall surface and a pair of opposing ends, wherein the wall extends from the bottom surface of the base plate; and a tab connected to each opposing end of the wall, wherein the tabs are substantially perpendicular to the outer surface of the wall.

Abstract: A container with an elongated body includes an enclosing wall having a closed first end and an open second end, with an opening of the second end having a predetermined minimum lateral dimension. The container also includes a tray having an elongated at least partially enclosing wall with a lateral dimension less than the predetermined minimal lateral dimension of the body opening to allow the tray wall to be inserted into the open second end of the body. The tray has a cap at one end with a lateral dimension greater than the predetermined minimal lateral dimension of the body opening to prevent at least a portion of the cap from entering the open second end of the elongated body.

Abstract: A formulation to reduce the numbers of bacteria, particularly Gram positive bacteria, in a space such as a waste disposal bin, via the vapour phase, and active over a long period, typically several weeks. The product comprises one or more essential oils or essential oil components plus a mixture of volatile and non-volatile solvents, on a carrier such as a non-woven, sintered plastic or cardboard.

Abstract: Plastic containers for storage and preservation of compositions comprising cefdinir are disclosed.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a container that effectively seals the contents of the container from the environment and the environment from the contents. The lid assembly includes an upper sealing portion and a lower base portion that are mated together coaxially. Once mated together and secured to the container, the upper portion may be rotated relative to the lower portion to expose the contents of the container through the alignment of dispensing openings in each of the upper and lower portions. During rotation of the sealing portion from a closed position to an open position, the sealing portion is elevated relative to the base portion to form a separation between the sealing portion and the base portion while concurrently aligning the dispensing openings to permit withdrawal of the contents of the container. Upon release of the opening force, the sealing portion retreats away from the elevated position towards the base portion while simultaneously covering and sealing the dispensing opening in the base portion.

Abstract: A canister in accordance with the present disclosure includes a container having a basin and a brim on the basin and a closure mounted on the brim. The closure includes a lid and a tear strip formed to include a finger-pull tab and coupled to the lid along a frangible tear line.

Abstract: Disclosed are a top shell (1) or bottom shell (2) made from a deep-drawn molded plastic part as well as a receptacle which is composed of the two joined shells. The invention further relates to a method and a device for producing a top shell or a bottom shell (1, 2). The aim of the invention is to create a first and second shell (1, 2) which can be produced inexpensively as a disposable item while allowing the same to be locked together in a fixed but easily removable manner by joining the two shells together so as to create a largely tight receptacle. Said aim is achieved, among other things, by embodying a reducing collar (5) between the holding edge (4) and the pot-type central part (3) on the top shell (1) while disposing at least two identically pitched threads (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f) on the inner face (6) of the holding edge (4).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an air-vented closure assembly for a fluid container. The closure assembly has a valve body and a valve element. The valve body has a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit spaced from the first conduit. The valve body has a mounting sleeve in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit, the mounting sleeve having an axis therethrough. The valve member is positioned in the mounting sleeve for reciprocating movement therein from a closed position to an open position in response to rotation of the valve member about the axis. The valve member has a wall having a first end and an opposed second end, the valve member having a third fluid conduit therethrough. A first portion of the wall of the valve member is removed to define an air inlet into the third fluid conduit and a second portion is removed to define an air outlet from the third conduit.

Abstract: Hygienic lid intended to be used in a pop-top type can, comprising an upper surface, where said upper surface covers entirely the wall of the can, a skirt that detaches from said upper surface in the shape of ring, where said skirt is not a closed ring and where said skirt is hermetically sealed with said upper surface by means of a scored line; a flange attached to the upper surface where said flange is pulled so that said lid detaches from the upper wall of said can; a link in the upper part of the lid; and a rim formed as of a rung in the skirt. The closure of the lid is completely hermetic according to the can.

Abstract: A cart to transport and store tubular parts used in plumbing and electrical installation includes an array of upright rods extending from a base. The array of rods partially forms an enclosure in which crates for tools and supplies may be contained. A cover pivots on the enclosure which when closed overlies the upper ends of the rods and closes the top of the enclosure formed by the rods. A pair of wheels is mounted to a lower corner of the frame and a handle facilitates handling of the cart. Tubular parts may be stored on the cart by placing them around the rods so that the tubular parts can be easily counted. Crates bearing non-tubular parts and tools can be stacked within the enclosure.

Abstract: A plastic container for a particulate product has a footprint and includes a base and at least two and preferably four sides upstanding therefrom which generally define a container main interior volume. A top connects to the sides and includes a large opening which is closed by a lid. One corner includes a pass-through handle located therein having a generally vertical segment which may define a hollow cavity in communication with the main interior volume. The opening of the top is sufficiently large to extend over a portion of the hollow cavity; or is sufficiently wide to receive about a 5? diameter cylinder therethrough, and has a ratio of a minimum span to a bottom diagonal of at least about ?. A shoulder between the top and sides has an angle of less than about 40°. The handle is configured and sized for easy grasping and holding.

Abstract: A plastic container for a particulate product includes a base and a surrounding wall member upstanding therefrom which generally define a container main interior volume. A top connects to the surrounding wall member and includes a large opening closed by a lid. The surrounding wall member includes a vertical side portion which is arcuate in lateral cross section and in which a pass-through handle is located having a generally vertical segment. The opening of the top is sufficiently large to extend over a portion of the hollow cavity; or is sufficiently wide to receive about a 5? diameter cylinder therethrough, and has a ratio of a minimum span to a bottom diagonal of at least about 90%. A shoulder between the top and the surrounding wall member has an angle of less than about 40°. The handle is configured and sized for easy grasping and holding.

Abstract: A holder for storing an SCBA tank in a vehicle includes a frame configured to support the SCBA tank in a storage position. A first arm is coupled to the frame for movement about a first pivot point and a second arm is coupled to the frame for movement about a second pivot point The first arm and the second arm are movable between a closed position and an open position, so that the arms restrain the SCBA tank when the arms are in the closed position and permit removal of the SCBA tank when the arms are in the open position. An inertial lock device is coupled to at least one of the arms to prevent removal of the SCBA tank when a predetermined acceleration or deceleration is applied to the arms.

Abstract: Provided is a glass fiber reinforced cylinder, suitable for use as a high pressure gas cylinder. The reinforced cylinder is prepared by centrifugally creating an inner layer of glass fiber reinforced resin in the cylinder.

Abstract: An insulation container includes a flexible exterior container and a rigid interior container for maintaining stored items at a cool temperature. The exterior housing includes a lid for selectively sealing the entire open top thereof for selectively inserting or removing large or multiple items, the lid having an auxiliary door for quickly removing small or single items from the internal storage area. Opening only the auxiliary door also helps to maintain the internal temperature for a longer time than is possible if the entire lid is opened. The interior housing may be constructed of stainless steel for enhanced insulation with an intermediate housing sandwiched between interior and exterior housings. The intermediate housing may include a rubber material for preventing condensation from forming on the exterior housing.

Abstract: A trash can shoe comprising a substantially nonlinear body having an upper and lower surface with a thickness therebetween, a proximal and distal end; and a means for reuseably and removably attaching the body to a trash can.

Abstract: A beverage container having an inner core and an outer shell, relatively rotatable such that a spiral groove in the inner core can be rotationally aligned with cooling flanges on the outside of the outer shell for cleaning, or rotated to close the cooling flanges, forming a cooling tube from the inside of the inner core to a drinking tube at the top of the container, thereby cooling a beverage that is drawn through the cooling flanges by radiating heat into the ambient environment.

Abstract: An improved no-spill cup construction and valve assembly. When not in use, an opening in the flexible material rests against a blocking element, sealing off the opening against the flow of liquid. The closed position provides an extremely secure seal against fluid leakage, such that inadvertent spills, such as by turning the cup upside down, are ineffective. The act of sucking at the cup spout creates negative pressure or a partial vacuum against the flexible material, lifting the opening off of the blocking element, and unblocking that opening. When the opening is unblocked, liquid can flow freely through the valve and spout.

Abstract: A plastic container for a particulate product has a footprint and includes a base and at leas two and preferably four sides upstanding therefrom which generally define a container main interior volume. A top connects to the sides and includes a large opening which is closed by a lid. One side includes a pass-through handle located therein having a generally vertical segment which may define a hollow cavity in communication with the main interior volume. The opening of the top is sufficiently large to extend over a portion of the hollow cavity; or is sufficiently wide to receive about a 5? diameter cylinder therethrough, and has a ratio of a minimum span to a bottom diagonal of at least about 2:3. A shoulder between the top and sides has an angle of less than about 40°. The handle is configured and sized for easy grasping and holding.

Abstract: A steaming pitcher comprising a flow receiving surface adapted to receive an incoming flow of steam at a substantially oblique angle provides enhanced control of fluid flow inside the steaming pitcher to enhance mixing and heating of the fluid by the incoming steam. The steaming pitcher may also comprise flow directing and launching surfaces to assist in control of fluid flow patterns. A flow control kit with a flow receiving surface may be installed in an existing flat-bottom steaming pitcher to provide aspects of fluid flow control. The flow receiving, flow directing and launching surfaces of the steaming pitcher may be substantially smooth, faceted, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament container having a memory contained therein for storing medicament effect data, such as, for example, drug interaction, side effect, and expected vital signs of a patient who takes the medicament, that may be accessed by medical practitioner or pharmacist.

Abstract: A medication dispenser provides automation to the steps of locating and acquiring unit-based doses of certain medications to be administered to a patient. The dispenser includes a frame and one or more cartridges that may be mounted onto the frame. A set of slots sized for holding unit-based doses of medication extend through a body portion of the cartridge. A movement device is also positioned relative to the frame and is configured to induce movement of selected unit-based medication doses out of associated slots in the cartridge, so that the dispensed doses may be retrieved.