Abstract: An archery bow with a rotatable hand grip is disclosed. The archery bow includes a riser, an upper limb, a lower limb, compound cams, and a bowstring supported on the cams. The riser includes a hand grip section manufactured integrally therewith. The hand grip section includes an elongated, rigid shaft having a hand grip rotatably mounted thereto.

Abstract: A removable door for an oven includes two fixed bases respectively fixed at two sidewalls of the oven body and two positioning bases respectively fixed at two sides of an oven door. Each fixed base has a roller, a stopper and a locking hook. Each positioning base has a leaning rod, a spring, a linking rod, two connecting plates and a position controller. The linking rod has a front end connected pivotally to the positioning base, a top arc surface, a front-end fixing groove, a rear-end tapered hook and a lower hook. Each connecting plate is connected pivotally to the positioning base at one end and with the position controller at the other end. The position controller has a top edge leaning against under the stopper, a fitting recess for fitting with the locking hook and a locking ring for locking with the hook of the linking rod.

Abstract: Semiconductor device manufacturing equipment has a vacuum system that enhances the fluency of the gas being discharged from a chamber of the equipment. The vacuum system has a vent line, and a throttle valve that includes a vent line opening and closing member oriented so that it is readily opened by a concentrated flow of gas in the vent line. The vacuum system may include a heating unit that heats the vent line through which the gas passes. Still further, a bend in the vent line upstream of the vent line opening and closing member may have a gently curved shape and/or may subtend an angle of less than 90°. As a result, the efficiency of the ventilation of the process chamber is improved, making it easier to control the pressure of the process chamber and minimizing the contamination of the throttle valve and the vent line.

Abstract: Grease filtration systems suitable for use on the rooftop of a building are disclosed. Methods of making and using grease filtration systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A container includes a body and a heat concentration assembly securely formed on the bottom face of the body. The heat concentration assembly is composed of multiple protrusions formed on the bottom face of the body. The protrusions on the bottom face of the body absorb heat from a heating device and deliver the absorbed heat directly to the bottom face of the body to reduce heating time.

Abstract: A portable heating device includes an enclosed structure for containing and heating water. The firebox is constructed of steel and sits on four removable legs, allowing a campfire to burn on top of and underneath the firebox, maximizing heating elements. The heating of large quantities of water can be achieved by circulating water from a reservoir, through heat resistant hoses to the firebox, and then back into the reservoir once heated. This feature allows a hot tub for camping. A receptacle is placed in the upper firebox allowing a support post to be inserted, which supports a swivel arm or swivel grill for meal preparation. With the attachment of a steam diffuser, the portable heater can be used in combination with a sealable tent to become a sweat lodge. The device is also self-contained and easily transported by its conversion into a carrying case when not in use.

Abstract: Methods for the treatment of patients that are afflicted with pulmonary conditions, such as a pulmonary disease are described. The methods may involve the administration of aerosolized medicines. More specifically, compositions including disodium cromoglycate (DSCG) and therapeutic methods that include the pulmonary administration of such compositions are described.

Abstract: Methods for administering pressure changes to a user for the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions are disclosed herein. Methods of administering Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning Sessions (CVAC Session(s)) for the treatment of ischemia, diabetes and associated complications, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pressure driver for a ventilation system comprises a gas source, an inspiration flow control valve and a patient pressure sensor to form a closed loop control system. The inspiration flow control valve may be mounted within a housing and is operative to open and close in response to patient pressure measurements in order to produce a desired pressure at the patient. The pressure driver may further include a mixture control for allowing selective adjustment of the oxygen concentration in pressurized gas delivered to the patient. An oxygen mixer is connected between the gas source and the mixture control and is operative to deliver the desired mixture of oxygen and air to the inspiration flow control valve for delivery to the patient. An oxygen sensor monitors the oxygen concentration in the gas provided by the oxygen mixer.

Abstract: A ventilator with integrated breathing air humidifier has at least two defined air pathways provided in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the breathing air humidifier is installed and fixed on a horizontal surface of the ventilator. The ventilator with integratable breathing air humidifier has a breathing air humidifier with at least a top part and a bottom part, wherein a water reservoir is provided in the bottom part, and wherein the top part cannot be removed from the bottom part when the unit is in at least one operating mode. The ventilator may have an air humidifier with at least one water reservoir, and at least one filing device for the water reservoir in the breathing air humidifier, wherein the filing device can be operated with one hand and/or opened with one hand.

Abstract: The invention relates to patient breathing circuit for use in anaesthesia or respiratory care, the patient circuit comprising a gas source for creating gas mixture for patient breathing and circulating arrangement for delivering the gas mixture to the patient. The circulating arrangement comprising inspiration (9) and expiration tubes (8) through which gases flow to the patient and from the patient, the inspiration and expiration tubes (8,9) having machine ends and patient ends and the tubes (8,9) being provided with a Y-piece (12) at the patient end of the tubes enabling the flow of gases from the inspiration tube (9) to the patient (1) and from the patient (1) to the expiration tube (8). The Y-piece (12) is provided with a flow measuring sensor (2) having pressure lines (3) connected to the measuring device. The pressure lines (3) are arranged to run inside of an outer wall surface of the flow measuring sensor (2).

Abstract: An air delivery system includes a controllable flow generator operable to generate a supply of pressurized breathable gas to be provided to a patient for treatment. A touchless control system is associated with at least one control feature adapted to control at least one operating parameter of the flow generator. The touchless control system includes one or more sensors to detect patient hand movement and a controller to selectively activate the at least one control feature based on the patient hand movement detected by the one or more sensors.

Abstract: A Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) device includes a flow generator that generates a supply of pressurized air. The flow generator includes a programmable controller. The programmable controller is adapted to allow continuous access to at least one active operating mode and selective access to at least one dormant operating mode. The programmable controller includes a mode control system adapted to receive a data signal to control the selective access to the at least one dormant operating mode.

Abstract: A gas processing unit in patient circuits for use in anaesthesia or respiratory care. The patient circuit comprises a gas source for creating gas mixture for patient breathing and circulating arrangement for delivering the gas mixture to the patient. The circulating arrangement comprises tubes through which gases flow to the patient and from the patient. The circulating arrangement has a proximal end connected to the gas source for creating gas mixture, and a distal end connected to the patient, and a processing unit. The processing unit comprising a housing and at least one processing element placed in the housing. The processing element is arranged to form an angle other than 90 degrees with respect to a direction of gas flow in the tubes.

Abstract: A mask and harness system for use in providing breathing oxygen and protection from pollutants for the eyes and respiratory system as might be encountered in high altitude aviation environments. In one preferred embodiment, the mask system has a face seal, a soft flexible lens, a pneumatically-actuated harness, and a regulator with microphone to control the flow of oxygen and to facilitate communications in aircraft flight decks and other aircraft compartments. The system is designed for required five-second donning with one hand and because of the flexible lens, is capable of storage in the relatively preferred on crowded flight decks. It is connected to an oxygen source and, optionally, with aircraft communications. The regulator controls the flow rate of oxygen to the wearer based on altitude and physiological requirements. The regulator includes a valve for purging the condensation-prone moist gases from the lens area and provides positive pressure in the mask.

Abstract: This invention defined the Multi-Purpose Face and Body Condom (MPFBC). Specially designed to encompass the entire penis, as well as the wearer's testicles, and when worn over the mouth, can be inverted, completely encompassing the interior of the mouth, as well as the lips and chin. This condom will provide and effective barrier between partners engaging in sexual intercourse, oral and anal sex would prevent direct body-to-body contact from sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts and pubic lice. A stretchy elastic waistband/headband is integrally attached to either end of shield, which can be a solid band or connecting band with adjustable plastic fastener on waist/headband. To secure testicles from flouncing, a small hole is applied at the base of testicles/chin shield to hook a strong thin rubber support from base of shield between the buttocks onto waistband or waistband adjustable area. Number 2 is tubular embodiment of condom for giving oral or anal sex.

Abstract: Systems and methods prevent magnetic implant migration and extrusion in the upper airway. The systems and methods relate both to surgical techniques as well as structural features to address the problem of magnetic implant migration.

Abstract: A flexible drape useful for warming a patient during surgery is disclosed. The drape includes a base film defining a target region, means for attaching the base film to a body surface of the patient, and an evacuation port in fluid communication with the target region. In this regard, the evacuation port is configured to negatively pressurize the target region and vasodilate the body surface of the patient adjacent the target region.

Abstract: An arm restraint for restricting movement of a person's arm during sleep. The arm restraint includes a lower strap, an extension part coupled to the lower strap at one end of the extension part, the extension part including an adjusting unit for adjusting a length of the extension part, and an upper strap coupled to the extension part at another end of the extension part. The lower strap is wrapped around a lower part of a person's body. The upper strap is wrapped around an arm of the person's body. The extension part is sized by way of the adjusting unit such that the arm cannot abduct above a shoulder level of the person.

Abstract: A method for clinically determining nervous system malfunction by exerting pressure at specific pressure points on the patient's body and measuring the changes in the patient's leg length in response to the pressure being applied at the pressure points.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for filling cigarette tubes with tobacco, wherein the device comprises at least one suitable separating means by means of which the tobacco can be detached from a tobacco block, and also at least one suitable filling means with which the cigarette tube can be filled with the tobacco, wherein the device comprises at least one suitable portioning means for the portioning of a tobacco block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for obtaining the continuity of the uniformity of the structure and density of a stream of transported loose material, particularly organic plant material, and particularly tobacco material. According to the inventive method, a previously loosened material is compacted during transportation between conveyors, then, the compacted material is comminuted to a form suitable for further processing, and at least one intermediate element, preferably a bracket (5, 6), and thereby also the stream of the compacted material, is vibrated directly before the comminution process. A device according to the invention comprises at least one intermediate vibrating element, preferably this being at least one bracket (5, 6), located transversely to the direction of motion of the material.

Abstract: A manufacturing machine manufactures a heat-source rod having a rod-like extrusion-molded article made from a combustible material with axial grooves in the cylindrical surface thereof and a heat-insulating web enveloping the article, and is provided with a apparatus 10 for spouting water to the web W in the process of the web W being fed to a wrapping section 4. The spout apparatus 10 includes an air vibrator 12 with a vibrating rod 34, and a flexible nozzle 36 attached to the rod 34 to extend across the rod 34 and supplied with water from a rate regulating pump 42. While the web W is being fed, the end of the nozzle 36 spouts water to the web W, reciprocating widthways relative to the web W due to vibration of the rod 34, and the water spouted dissolves a binder used in the web W to bind heat-insulating fiber, thereby forming a wet band H, where the wet band H has a waveform continuing along the longitudinal direction of the web W and provides a adhesive region for bonding the article.

Abstract: Systems and methods for compacting rolled tobacco are provided. In a specific embodiment, a compacting tool having a tapered hole slightly smaller that the diameter of cigarette can be utilized to compact a cigarette. The tapered hole allows the cigarette to be easily inserted into the hole and as the cigarette is forced into the hole the narrowest portion of the hole can pack or compress the chopped tobacco inside the rolling paper of the cigarette. Compressing the tobacco reduces the air and oxygen within the cigarette and also limits the amount of oxygen that can get to the tobacco while the tobacco is burning.

Abstract: A method of extracting a component from material includes the steps of alternately arranging the material (10) and absorbent (12) in layers along an inner channel (8c) of a container (8), supplying a high-pressure solvent into the inner channel (8c) of the container (8), extracting a predetermined component from the material (10) into the solvent, and absorbing the predetermined component in the solvent into the absorbent (12) to remove the component.

Abstract: Tobacco material is reduced in stimulus and pungency in its smoking stage by decreasing a content of a colored acidic water-soluble polymer substance.

Abstract: An add-on hairbrush for people, pets and livestock comprises a brush base with an internal cavity that includes a connection means. A vessel that houses a composition, liquid or powder, containing active ingredients is attached to the brush base. The composition containing active ingredients is transferred to the internal cavity of the brush base for release directly onto the hair during brushing. Delivery of the liquid/powder is activated during brushing through automatic deformation of a flexible deformable membrane or through manual depression of a deformable brush cover. The flexible deformable membrane includes bristle elements and delivery apertures or spray elements that carry and align with central spray apertures of spray elements for delivery of the composition containing active ingredients onto the hair. The vessel can act as a handle, and is a separate tube or container, that is preferably squeezable for transfer of the composition to the brush base.

Abstract: A device and method for precision cutting of hair by combing and locking of hair into position for cutting is disclosed. The device comprises two comb members arranged such that two handed operation of hairstyling functions such as sectioning, detangling or combing may be performed in a first configuration and, in a second configuration, one handed operation may be utilized for locking and for cutting, clipping or trimming, without the necessity of constant comb and finger manipulation and movement.

Abstract: A permanent treatment method of the present invention is a method, which has been invented in order to provide a permanent treatment process, which can maintain a straightened-hair state of hair for a long time. The treatment method of the present invention is equipped with: a permeating step of adhering a permanent treatment liquid, which includes thioglycolic acid, down to a position, which is adjacent to the hair root of hair, thereby permeating the permanent treatment liquid into the hair root; and a shaping step of pulling the hair while warming the hair, which is in such a state that the permanent treatment liquid is adhered thereon, to a predetermined temperature, thereby shaping it to straight hair. In accordance with this permanent method, hair, which has extended anew since the permanent treatment, turns into straight hair.

Abstract: A mascara application system comprising, in combination; a reservoir for mascara containing one opening, a closure for said reservoir, said closure having an inner surface and an outer surface, a wand having a proximal end affixed to the inner surface of said closure and a distal end having rows of tufted bristles protruding there from; and contained in the reservoir, a mascara composition having at least one substantive film forming polymer and at least one vaporization agent present in an amount sufficient to cause the composition to dry in a period of time ranging from 1 second to five minutes after application to the lashes.

Abstract: A new hair treatment device is provided for providing lift at the root portion of the hair near the scalp to thereby create volume and body to otherwise limp or flat hair. An embodiment of such a device includes first and second arms. A pivot movably joining the arms about the pivot is provided wherein each arm includes a hair-engaging surface. A heat source is provided for at least one of the hair-engaging surfaces. Each hair-engaging surface has a width suitable for treating a portion of the hair proximate the head, wherein by treating a portion of hair near the scalp, it provides lift and body to the head of hair. A method for adding lift to a head of hair using a hair crimping tool includes the steps of selecting hair from a head of hair for treatment; and using the tool to treat at least one portion of the selected hair proximate the roots of the hairs.

Abstract: Plasma systems and methods for supplying activation energy to remove cross-linked photoresist crust using ion bombardment of the substrate from a plasma, at reduced temperature, achieved in part by operating the processing chamber at low pressures. Reduced temperatures prevent “popping” of the photoresist which can cause particulate contamination. The gas flow may comprise a principal gas, an inert diluent gas, and an additive gas. Principal gases for HDIS may comprise oxygen, hydrogen, and water vapor at pressures less than about 200 mTorr and a bias may be applied to the substrate support. When low-k dielectric material is present on vertical surfaces, reduced ion bombardment on vertical surfaces may be used, and a protective layer may be deposited on those surfaces.

Abstract: A method for washing conveyor belts, according to the invention, is characterized in that the drive of the conveyor belt (2) is transferred via rollers (3) and a cleaning element is driven, preferably having the form of a rotating brush (9), and the shield (4) is sprayed by a spraying system (7), and the cleaning element is wetted by a wetting system (8). A device for washing conveyor belts, comprising a cleaning element and spraying nozzles, is characterized in that the conveyor belt (2) is situated between a pressuring element and a washing-cleaning assembly (1).

Abstract: A method for the reprocessing of a device having a plurality of internal passageways by applying a plurality of fluid channel flows to the internal passageways of the device to permit reuse of the device in a clean environment, including providing a manifold having an input of the manifold and a plurality of manifold outputs for forming a plurality of manifold output channel flows; applying a pressurized fluid flow to the input of the manifold thereby forming a plurality of manifold output channel flows; transmitting the output channel flows through respective flow-determining sensors for determining an individual flow rate for each of the output channel flows; transmitting the output channel flows to the plurality of internal passageways; reprocessing the internal passageways using the output channel flows; and determining an obstruction in an internal passageway of the plurality of internal passageways in accordance with the determined individual flow rate.

Abstract: An apparatus washes/disinfects, at a time, a plurality of endoscopes having a plurality of channels with different diameters, and dewaters the channels at a time. For the dewatering, the apparatus includes plural ports for receiving air supply, and a plurality of tubes for connecting between each of the plurality of ports and each of the plurality of channels in each of the plurality of endoscopes. The apparatus also includes an on-off valve for intermittently supply air to the ports, and a control unit for opening/closing the valve a plurality of times at a predetermined ratio. Water droplets remaining in a large-diameter channel are mainly moved by wind pressure of continuously flowing air while the valve is open, and discharged. Water droplets in a smaller-diameter channel are mainly moved by hammer effect of high-pressure air caused while the valve is closed, and discharged. The valve opening/closing is repeated for complete dewatering.

Abstract: A dishwashing machine (1) comprising a washing container (2) and devices (3, 4) for washing crockery is described in which an access opening (5) of the washing container (2) can be closed in a watertight manner by means of a door (6). In this case, a closure mechanism (7) is provided for locking the door (6) with the washing container (2) so that the door can be brought from a closed position into an operating position which seals the washing container (2) in a watertight manner. The closure mechanism (7) comprises at least one electrically triggered transmission member which can automatically bring the door from the closed position into the operating position and/or conversely.

Abstract: In methods and apparatus for cleaning a wafer, a cleaning liquid is sprayed or jetted in a direction generally tangent to the circular edge of a spinning wafer. This enhances removal of contaminants from areas near the edge. Re-deposition of contaminant pieces or particles back onto the wafer is reduced because the direction of the spray carries the contaminant off of the wafer. Insoluble contaminant films, such as post etch residue, may be removed via one or more of the pressure of the cleaning liquid, the effects of higher process temperatures from heating the cleaning liquid, and by the chemical composition of the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sink mounting type dish washer, and more particularly, relates to a sink mounting type dish washer which may be conveniently attachable to a conventional sink.

Abstract: A dosing device for the addition of an additive to a treatment chamber (8) is described, wherein the additive can be added to the treatment chamber (8) by means of a conveying device (5, 6, 7), characterised in that the dosing device (1) has at least one actuator (9, 10, 11) which has at least one transmission means each having two electrodes and a polymer electrically operatively connected thereto, in which a first section of the polymer can be deflected depending on an electric field generated by the two electrodes.

Abstract: This invention describes a system for semi-automatic line cleaning in a beverage dispensing system, said beverage dispensing system comprising at least one tap (1) connected via at least one beverage line (3) to at least one coupling means (4) for a keg or other beverage container (5), said cleaning system comprising additional cleaning lines (8), a control unit (11) and at least one switching means (14) connected to the control unit (11) for switching between a tapping mode and a cleaning mode of the beverage dispensing system. It is preferred that the switching means (14) is designed as an electronic and/or a mechanical key switch so that the system is operable only by authorized personnel. Further it is preferred that the switching means (14) is additionally provided with an optical status indicator (17). Finally it is provided that, irrespective of the location of the control unit (11), the switching means (14) is positioned next to the beverage tap (1).

Abstract: An illuminated convalescent walker including a first inverted U-shaped tubular support member defining first and second leg members and a first handle member. There is a second inverted U-shaped tubular support member defining third and fourth leg members and a second handle member. At least one adjoining member is affixed to the first and third leg members for connecting the first and second inverted U-shaped tubular support members together. An illumination device is disposed within a predetermined portion of at least one of the leg members for providing light to increase visibility onto a walking path of a user. A power source is disposed within at least one of the first and second handle members and connected to the illumination device for providing energy thereto.

Abstract: A portable reconfigurable hunting blind assembly is disclosed comprising six rectangular frames joined together side edge to side edge along five hinge lines for accordion folding, and a camouflage covering mounted to each of the frames to define six panel-shaped wall units, the camouflage covering defining a window in at least some of the wall units.

Abstract: A container is provided having one or more walls defining an interior space thereof and closure means movable between open and closed positions. Access is provided to the interior space of the container with the closure means in the open position. At least part of a structure is housed in the container. The structure part is movable between a first substantially collapsed condition and a second substantially erect condition.

Abstract: A high visibility cover adapted for use with a camouflage hunting blind that permits the blind to be easily visible to other hunters while at the same time not interfering with the use of the blind or the hunting technique of the occupant. More specifically, the high visibility cover is designed to universally and securely fit most sizes and shapes of hunting blinds.

Abstract: An apparatus (21) for assembling a collapsible enclosure assembly (1) onto a container (11), the enclosure assembly (1) being of the type comprising a plurality of collapsible walls (2, 3, 4) and which is adapted to be supported, when erected, on the container (11) so that in situ the enclosure assembly (1) encloses a region above the container (11), the apparatus (21) comprising means to move a collapsed enclosure assembly (1) from a storage position (25) to an assembly position (36), means to move the walls (2, 3, 4) of the collapsed enclosure assembly (1) when in the assembly position (36) relatively apart to expand the enclosure assembly (1) so as to be of generally tubular form, and means to mount the expanded enclosure assembly (1) on a corresponding container (11). A method for assembling a collapsible enclosure assembly (1) onto a container (11) is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides thermoelectric or thermodiodic devices and methods for manufacturing such devices.

Abstract: An engine exhausts gas which is in turn exhausted through an exhaust pipe in a prescribed direction. A cooling water pump supplies cooling water to circulate a refrigerant through each of cooling water circulation paths. The cooling water circulation path includes a cooling water pipe arranged along the exhaust pipe to pass the cooling water. At stacks a plurality of thermoelectric power generation elements are attached to the exhaust pipe and the cooling water pipe successively in a direction from the upstream toward downstream of the exhaust gas. The cooling water pipe and the exhaust pipe pass the cooling water and the exhaust gas, respectively, in opposite directions so that the downstream stack has an increased difference in temperature between the exhaust pipe and the cooling water pipe, and the stacks provide power outputs having a reduced difference, and hence an increased total power output.

Abstract: An integrated solar roofing system for installation on a roof surface and for converting solar energy into electrical energy. The system comprises a first row of photovoltaic (PV) roofing tiles having a plurality of electrically interconnected PV cells. The roofing tiles comprise a first tab that extends from the tile base and has at least one mounting hole. The first tab exposes a first electrically conductive material on the first side of the first tab. The roofing tiles further comprise a second tab located on the second side of the tile base and having at least one mounting hole extending through the second tab and tile base. The second tab exposes a second electrically conductive material on the second side of the tile base. The first tab of each roofing tile in the first row is at least partially superposed over the second tab of an adjacent roofing tile aligning the mounting holes so that the roofing tiles are in electrical series communication along the first row.

Abstract: This photovoltaic apparatus comprises a second groove for electrically isolating first and second back electrodes from each other, a third groove formed on a region located between a first groove and the second groove to cut at least an intermediate layer from the upper surface of the second back electrode, a first insulating member embedded in the third groove to cover at least a cut portion of the intermediate layer and a conductive member electrically connected to the first substrate electrode on a region located between the second and third grooves and electrically connected to the second back electrode across the third groove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to photovoltaic concentrating modules and related concentrating solar systems and methods. In particular, the present invention relates to concentrating modules, especially modules having a convenient size and market acceptance of traditional flat photovoltaic solar panels.