Abstract: Disclosed is a footrest for a handrail. The footrest includes an attachment portion configured to receive the handrail. The footrest further includes a vertical offset portion and a foot receiving portion.

Abstract: A utility cushion that includes a scenting agent disposed upon the cushion and a cover material. When the cover material encases the cushion, the cover material is made at least partially permeable to the scenting agent such that the application of pressure to the cushion will cause the scenting agent to permeate the covering material. Accordingly, a method for increasing the concentration of a scenting agent in the area proximal to the cushion is practiced.

Abstract: In order to prevent individuals from sliding or falling out of a chair of a chairlift, irrespective of their size and sitting position, the seat surface has regions of increased slip resistance. Either the seat surface has a higher level of slip resistance in the region of its front edge than in the region of its rear edge or the region of the seat surface has a higher level of slip resistance than the backrest. It is ensured, in particular, that smaller persons, who slide into the region of the front edge of the seat surface, are held securely.

Abstract: A method of producing hydrocarbon fluids from a subsurface organic-rich rock formation, for example an oil shale formation, in which the oil shale formation contains water-soluble minerals, for example nahcolite, is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of heating the organic-rich rock formation in situ. Optionally, this heating step may be performed prior to any substantial removal of water-soluble minerals from the organic-rich rock formation. In accordance with the method, the heating of the organic-rich rock formation both pyrolyzes at least a portion of the formation hydrocarbons, for example kerogen, to create hydrocarbon fluids, and converts at least a portion of the water-soluble minerals, for example, converts nahcolite to soda ash. Thereafter, the hydrocarbon fluids are produced from the formation.

Abstract: An aircraft wheel assembly includes a wheel (12) and a beam key (40) mounted on the wheel (12). The beam key (40) includes a body (46) having first and second longitudinally spaced ends (42, 44), an upper side (48), and a lower side (52) having a first surface (53), and a bore (60) having a first end opening (66) in the first surface and a second end opening (64). The wheel (12) includes a centerline (20), an opening (18) for receiving the body first end (42), a second surface (26) angled with respect to the centerline (20), and a wheel bore (30) coaxially aligned with the beam key bore (60) when the body first end (42) is received in the opening (18), the wheel bore (30) having a first end opening in the second surface (28). A spacer (70) must be included between the beam key (40) and the wheel (12).

Abstract: The wheel of the present invention features a central hub enclosing recessed appendages. The appendages are preferable fin shaped or blade shaped. As the rotation of the wheel increases in speed, the appendages will extend out of the central hub due to centrifugal force. When fully extended, the appendages will extend to the outer-diameter of the tire. As the rotation of the wheel decreases in speed, the appendages will retract back into the hub. Tension from a spring or similar mechanism may be used to maintain the appendages in the recessed position when the wheel in not in motion. The present invention may also be in the form of wheel cover, such as a hubcap, wherein the recessed appendages are enclosed within the central portion of the wheel cover. The wheel cover is intended to be fastened to the wheel of an automobile in the same manner as hubcaps of the prior art. As the rotation of the wheel increases in speed, the appendages will extend out of the wheel cover due to centrifugal force.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly includes a hub adaptor that eliminates the need for a separate hub cap and gasket by providing wheel rim, wheel hub, and brake component attachment interfaces, as well as a lubrication chamber that can be visually inspected to monitor lubrication levels. The hub adaptor comprises a single piece body having an outwardly extending mounting flange with a first plurality of apertures that define a wheel rim attachment interface. The hub adaptor also includes an inner recessed area with a second plurality of apertures that define both the wheel hub and brake component attachment interfaces. The hub adaptor also includes an inner circumferential surface that provides a piloting and sealing interface between the hub adaptor and the wheel hub.

Abstract: An electronic compressed-air system includes a compressed-air supply part having a compressor and a consumer part having load circuits. The load circuits are supplied with compressed-air via solenoid valves. At least one load circuit is provided with a pressure reservoir. The pressure in the load circuits is monitored by pressure sensors, whose signals are evaluated by an ECU that controls the solenoid valves. The load circuits include service-brake circuits having a compressed-air reservoir, secondary load circuits and a high-pressure circuit, wherein the solenoid valves of the service-brake circuits and the solenoid valves of the secondary load circuits are open in a de-energized normal state and the solenoid valve of the high-pressure circuit is closed in the de-energized normal state.

Abstract: A compressed air supply device includes at least one compressed air inlet and a plurality of compressed air outlets for supplying a plurality of brake circuits of a utility vehicle with treated compressed air. A control unit controls processes relating to the compressed air supply. A valve device that can be controlled by the control unit is used to directly control the filling of bellows of a pneumatic lifting axle device with treated compressed air and the removal of said air from the same.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises an airflow manipulating device, a portable control device, and an air pressure sensor. The airflow manipulating device is disposed between a source of compressed air and an air brake line of a train consist. The portable control device is in wireless communication with the airflow manipulating device. The portable control device is transportable by a user along the train consist during inspection of the air brake line. The portable control device is adapted to transmit a control signal over a wireless communication channel to move a valve in the airflow manipulating device to a position that causes an increase or decrease of air pressure in the air brake line. The air pressure sensor measures an air pressure level in the air brake line for wireless transmission to the portable control device.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a brake device for a motor vehicle that can suppress variation in braking force applied to a wheel regardless of variation in friction coefficient between a rotator and a braking means in a fluid pressure brake. [Means for Solving Problems] A brake device for a motor vehicle is provided with a fluid pressure brake 2 (braking means) that applies brake force according to brake fluid pressure to a brake disk (rotator) 20 fixed to a driving wheel (wheel) 3, and has a first feedback mechanism (pressure-reducing means) 15-1 that applies reaction force inputted from the brake disk 20 to the fluid pressure brake 2 in brake operation in a reducing direction of the brake fluid pressure.

Abstract: An endless track drive system includes a track and multiple shafts bearing outer flanges integrally secured proximate first and second ends of the shaft and a middle flange integrally secured to the shaft between the first and second outer flanges. A central wheel secures to the middle flange and engages the track. The central wheel is formed of first and second semi-circular sections combinable to form a circle. Each half section includes a rim made of polyurethane, or like polymer and a hub made of an ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polymer. The hub bears a plurality of projections extending radially outwardly and having a proximal portion secured to the hub and a distal portion forming an outermost portion of the hub. The distal portions are substantially larger in the circumferential direction than the proximal portion. The rim is molded around the plurality of projections.

Abstract: A power supply system is provided that can operate with energy storage units of varying voltages and temperatures, that can correct voltage and temperature deviations, and that can continue to provide power when an energy storage unit is inoperable. A power supply system is also provided that can recondition an energy storage unit during vehicle operation.

Abstract: Provided is an uninterruptible power supply for providing a sinusoidal-wave output AC voltage. The uninterruptible power supply is advantageous in terms of a DC/DC converter unit consisted of a plurality of DC/DC converter, in which the input terminals of the DC/DC converters are connected in parallel with each other and the output terminals of the DC/DC converters are connected in series with each other. The output DC voltages of the DC/DC converters are configured to sum up to form a full-wave rectified DC voltage, which can be converted into a sinusoidal-wave output AC voltage by an inverter. Furthermore, the uninterruptible power supply provides an energy recycle converter configured for recycling the redundant energy of the uninterruptible power supply to charge a battery pack.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for allowing an inductive power distribution system pick-up to be located at an extended distance from the system primary conductive path. The apparatus has an elongate housing (40) which has a first coil (14) at one end to receive energy from a magnetic field associated with the primary conductive path. A second coil (16) is provided at the other end of the housing and is electrically connected to the first coil to produce a magnetic field for the supply of electrical energy to the pick-up. The circuit formed by the two coils is tuned to have a desired resonant frequency.

Abstract: High voltage switches are configured with a junction transistor driven with a transformer coupled AC drive signal in the common base configuration or driven by a capacitor coupled charge pump. The high voltage switches may be configured as half wave or full wave switches wherein the junction transistor is driven during one or both half cycles of the AC drive signal. Bipolar switches that can stand off high DC voltage of either polarity, or that can stand off high AC voltage, are configured from two junction transistors with their bases connected and their emitters connected. These switches may also be driven in full wave or half wave mode, by a transformer or by single or dual capacitive charge pumps. Either NPN or PNP transistors may be used. Example drive circuits, which can be constructed as low voltage integrated circuits, are given for all of the switch types.

Abstract: A micropositioner is provided, which contains an outer magnetic pole-piece and an inner magnetic pole-piece located within the outer magnetic pole piece. At least one permanent magnet is located between the inner magnetic pole piece and the outer magnetic pole-piece. At least one coil is located between the inner magnetic pole-piece and the outer magnetic pole-piece, wherein the at least one coil is capable of directing magnetic flux between the inner magnetic pole-piece and the outer magnetic pole-piece. An outer movable shell is also movably connected to the outer magnetic pole-piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linear motor in which the loss of the motor is reduced and a motor efficiency is improved. A linear motor includes: a mover part including an armature module having an I shaped magnetic iron core (1) and an armature winding (2) of one kind wound on the periphery of the I shaped magnetic iron core (1) through an insulating resin (3), a non-magnetic material holder (4) on which a plurality of armature modules are arranged in a stroke direction, and a base upper plate (8a) and a base lower plate (8b) for attaching the non-magnetic material holder (4) in its upper and lower parts respectively; and a stator part including a plurality of field permanent magnets (10) opposed to the I shaped magnetic iron cores (1) through magnetic spaces and field yokes (9) for supporting the field permanent magnets (10).

Abstract: A blower assembly comprises a blower housing having a stator assembly integrally formed therewith. The stator assembly includes a stator bore having a rotor magnet rotatable therewithin such that the motor assembly is configured as a brushless D.C. motor. An impeller is mounted on a motor shaft of the motor assembly and has a plurality of vanes extending upwardly therefrom. Each one of the vanes has a vane height which is optimized to minimize the formation of fluid eddy losses during compression of air by the impeller. A bearing assembly rotatably coupling the rotor magnet to the stator assembly is sized and configured to maintain an air gap of approximately 0.0002 inches between the vanes and a housing interior surface of the blower housing during rotation of the impeller.

Abstract: A motor includes a circuit board having a bottom facing surface and a plurality of connecting land portions provided thereon. The circuit board includes a through hole for allowing a wire to extend therethrough. An attachment board makes contact with the bottom facing surface of the circuit board. The attachment board includes an opening portion penetrating the attachment board. The wire is wound around a stator core arranged above or equal to the circuit board in an axial direction so as to form a coil. The wire extending from the stator core is soldered to the connecting land portion. The opening portion of the attachment board is arranged at a position such that it makes no direct contact with the wire.

Abstract: According to the invention, a tandem alternator includes a rotary shaft, a first and a second power generation unit arranged in tandem in the axial direction of the rotary shaft, a housing accommodating the power generation units and having a plurality of air holes formed through a front end wall thereof, a pulley provided on a front end portion of the rotary shaft which protrudes outside from the first end wall of the housing, and a first and a second rectifier working to respectively rectify AC powers output from the first and second power generation units. The first rectifier is so fixed to the outer surface of the front end wall of the housing as to be located on the radially outside of the pulley and cover only part of the air holes. The second rectifier is fixed to the outer surface of a rear end wall of the housing.

Abstract: A rotor of an electric motor includes lamination core formed by laminating a plurality of individual cores, and at least one pair of magnet members that generate rotating torque by electromagnetic interaction with a stator, are provided at the lamination core such that a magnetic sensor can sense magnetic flux, and have magnetic poles opposite to each other, such that a position of the rotor of the electric motor can be accurately detected and a process of manufacturing the electric motor can be simplified.

Abstract: An insert comprising a lightweight structure configured for filling the gaps between axially spaced C-shaped lamination stacks and circumferentially spaced non-magnetic cradles on a permanent magnet rotor. The insert is secured to a rib by a dovetail tongue that fits within a dovetail groove provided along the length of each rib. The insert engages the adjacent cradles and has a circumferential surface that has the same radius of curvature as the top surface of the cradles.

Abstract: A commutator motor, which has a series excitation or shunt excitation and which, in particular, is suited for use as a drive motor for a washing drum of a laundry treatment device. The stator of a commutator motor of this type has a number of field winding groups with field windings that are arranged symmetric to the plane of symmetry of the pair of poles and whose starting points and end points are connected to one another. In order to operate the commutator motor in a number of rotational speed ranges, the field winding groups are individually or jointly activated by a control device.

Abstract: A rotor for a motor includes a plurality of laminations. Each lamination includes a central opening having an outer surface. The outer surface is defined by a continuous non-circular curve. A shaft includes a cylindrical portion configured to engage the outer surface. The cylindrical portion is sized to define an interference fit between the cylindrical portion and at least a portion of the outer surface.

Abstract: According to the invention, a tandem alternator includes a rotary shaft, a first and a second power generation unit that are arranged in tandem in the axial direction of the rotary shaft, a housing, a slip ring-brush mechanism provided around a rear end portion of the rotary shaft, and a first and a second rectifier that are respectively fixed to a front and a rear end face of the housing, and a controller. The controller is electrically connected between the first rectifier and the slip ring-brush mechanism to control, at least, supply of the first field current to the first field winding. The controller is configured to form a freewheeling circuit when the first field current is interrupted. The controller is fixed to the rear end face of the housing to minimize the distance from the controller to the slip ring-brush mechanism, thereby minimizing resistance loss of the freewheeling circuit.

Abstract: An axial flux, permanent magnet electrical machine is disclosed. The machine has at least one stator disc and at least one rotor disc co-axial with the stator disc and mounted for rotation relative to the stator disc. The rotor has a plurality of permanent magnets mounted circumferentially thereon, and the stator comprises a plurality of discrete windings. The windings are recessed in the stator. The stator disc can be formed from a plastics material, and the rotor can have a segmented construction. The windings can also be arranged in groups to provide for a multi-phase machine.

Abstract: An electrostatic actuation method for micro-electromechanical systems, comprising: providing a first electrode (10) integral to a movable part (100) of the micro-electromechanical system, and providing at least a second electrode (20, 20?) also integral to the same movable part (100) of the micro-electromechanical system, there being a gap (40) between said first and second electrodes, where said first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from each other using an electrically non-conductive material (30), inducing a charge in the electrodes which generates a force between the electrodes, said force acting between the electrodes causing the deformation of the movable part of the micro-electromechanical system. The invention also relates to an electrostatic actuator with integral electrodes for micro-electromechanical systems.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a surface acoustic wave excitation device for efficiently exciting the surface acoustic wave on the surface of a material such as glass having free size and shape for making mechanical vibration available. [Means to Solve the Problems] The surface acoustic wave excitation device according to the present invention comprises a non-piezoelectric member 30 such as glass, a piezoelectric member 20, interdigital transducers 11 interposed between the non-piezoelectric member 30 and the piezoelectric member 20, and pre-pressurizing means 42 for pressing the piezoelectric member 20 onto the non-piezoelectric member 30 by way of the interdigital transducers. Alternating voltage is applied to the interdigital transducers 11 for exciting the surface acoustic wave on the non-piezoelectric member 30.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave device includes a three-dimensional substrate having an annular curved surface enabling to propagate a surface acoustic wave, and an electro-acoustic transducing element, which excites and propagates the surface wave along the surface, and receives the propagated surface wave. The substrate is made of a Li2B4O7, Bi12SiO2O, LiNbO3, LiTaO3, or quartz crystal, and the element propagates the surface wave along a line of intersection between a crystal face of the crystal and the surface, and the line of intersection is defined as an outermost circumferential line of the surface. An environmental difference detecting apparatus uses the device having a plurality of propagating surface zones and compares surface acoustic wave reception signals of electro-acoustic transducing elements in the propagating surface zones of the device with each other, and detects an environmental difference in space portions with which the propagating surface zones come into contact.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave device includes a three-dimensional substrate having an annular curved surface enabling to propagate a surface acoustic wave, and an electro-acoustic transducing element, which excites and propagates the surface wave along the surface, and receives the propagated surface wave. The substrate is made of a Li2B4O7, Bi12SiO20, LiNbO3, LiTaO3, or quartz crystal, and the element propagates the surface wave along a line of intersection between a crystal face of the crystal and the surface, and the line of intersection is defined as an outermost circumferential line of the surface. An environmental difference detecting apparatus uses the device having a plurality of propagating surface zones and compares surface acoustic wave reception signals of electro-acoustic transducing elements in the propagating surface zones of the device with each other, and detects an environmental difference in space portions with which the propagating surface zones come into contact.

Abstract: A surface acoustic wave device includes a three-dimensional substrate having an annular curved surface enabling to propagate a surface acoustic wave, and an electro-acoustic transducing element, which excites and propagates the surface wave along the surface, and receives the propagated surface wave. The substrate is made of a Li2B4O7, Bi12SiO20, LiNbO3, LiTaO3, or quartz crystal, and the element propagates the surface wave along a line of intersection between a crystal face of the crystal and the surface, and the line of intersection is defined as an outermost circumferential line of the surface. An environmental difference detecting apparatus uses the device having a plurality of propagating surface zones and compares surface acoustic wave reception signals of electro-acoustic transducing elements in the propagating surface zones of the device with each other, and detects an environmental difference in space portions with which the propagating surface zones come into contact.

Abstract: A drive apparatus includes an ultrasonic motor that rotates by an electromechanical transducer element, and generates an intermittent signal that outputs an alternating signal without change only during ON times of a pulse signal as a driving signal for the ultrasonic motor. A voltage is applied to the ultrasonic motor based on the driving signal to intermittently drive the ultrasonic motor, thereby reducing (adjusting) the speed of the ultrasonic motor. By setting the frequency of the intermittent signal (the inverse of a period of the intermittent signal) to a frequency outside the audible frequency range during the intermittent drive, noise can be easily lowered.

Abstract: A smart material actuator wherein one or more smart material devices are constrained in a frame such that expansion or contraction of the frame effects movement of side frame members away from or towards one another. The side frame members are constrained such that such movement away from or towards one another effects rotational movement of the frame for outputting amplified movement at an output member that rotates with the frame.

Abstract: a piezoactuator having at least one outer surface comprises a multilayer structure of at least one piezoelectric ceramic layer and at least two electrodes, with the at least one outer surface of the piezoactuator being coated with a passivation material.

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator is disclosed. The piezoelectric actuator includes a base member and three or more piezoelectric element members in which plural piezoelectric elements are formed by slits. The three or more piezoelectric element members are arrayed in a line on the base member and a gap is formed at the connection position between two adjacent piezoelectric element members.

Abstract: An electric connection and an electric component, the electric component comprising connectors for connecting the electric component. The connectors are formed of a first and a second electrically conductive laminar conductor, which are placed opposite each other and isolated from one another with an insulator, whereby the electric component is arranged to be connected through the plane surfaces of the laminar conductors, and the insulator is arranged between the laminar conductors such that the insulator comprises at least one free plane surface.

Abstract: A piezoelectric buzzer includes a vibrating layer capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 260° C. for at least five minutes while still maintaining its ability to vibrate and produce a buzzing sound at a level of at least 80 dB, and a high temperature piezoelectric material having a Curie temperature in excess of 260° C. and one or more of the following properties: a planar coupling coefficient (kp) of at least about 0.5; a longitudinal coupling coefficient (k33) of at least about 1500; and a mechanical quality factor (Qm) of at least about 2000. The piezo material may have a combination of these properties such that the product (kp2)(k33)(Qm) is at least about 1.5×106. The piezoelectric material may have a base formula of PbxSr(1-x)(Mn1/3Sb2/3)(1-y)(ZrzTi1-z)yO3 with x ranging from 0.95 to 0.99, y ranging from 0.92 to 0.97, and z ranging from 0.45 to 0.55, and may further include dopants in the amounts of about 0.4% CeO2, about 1% CuO, and about 4% Nb2O5.

Abstract: A piezoelectric device includes: a piezoelectric element; a piezoelectric element package containing the piezoelectric element; a connecting terminal disposed on the bottom of the piezoelectric element package; a circuit element connected to the bottom of the piezoelectric element package; a insulating resin portion covering the circuit element; and an external electrode formed on the surface of the resin portion, wherein: in a plan view seen from the direction, along which the external electrode is formed, an inclined portion is provided in a part of an area of the resin portion, in which the external electrode is to be formed, the inclined portion extending from the bottom surface of the piezoelectric element package towards the surface of the resin portion; and the connecting terminal on the bottom of the piezoelectric element package and the external electrode of the resin portion are electrically connected to each other by means of a connecting electrode formed on the inclined portion.

Abstract: A piezoelectric oscillator includes: a package including a first recessed portion formed on a first surface, a second recessed portion formed on a second surface with at least a part of a side surface being open, and a conductor wired from at least one of an inside surface of the first recessed portion and an inside surface of the second recessed portion to an outside surface; a piezoelectric element accommodated in the first recessed portion; a lid being in contact with the first surface and air-tightly sealing the first recessed portion; a circuit element accommodated in the second recessed portion and connected with the conductor; a resin portion formed in the second recessed portion to cover the circuit element; and an electrical check terminal connected with the conductor of the package.

Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator that can be operated in the d31 mode and which controls the potential energy of a spring is disclosed. The d31 mode of operation provides large actuator displacement and the potential energy of the spring significantly increases the force and work produced by the actuator. In a first embodiment, a single piezoelectric element, operating in the d31 mode, controls the potential energy of the spring. In another embodiment, two piezoelectric elements, both operating in the d31 mode, control the potential energy of the spring.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a crystal device that has stable vibration characteristics and that offers high reliability and high accuracy. The crystal device includes a first major face, which contains a portion of a base and a portion of a vibrating prong within a single plane, formed on the crystal plate, and a second major face, which contains another portion of the base and another portion of the vibrating prong within a single plane, formed on a crystal plate, wherein the first major face and the second major face have different outer shapes. The shapes of the first and second major faces can be produced by first forming mask layer patterns on a crystal substrate by exposure through different mask patterns and then etching the crystal substrate using the thus formed mask layer patterns.

Abstract: Medical devices or components thereof having electroactive polymer actuators embedded within at least a portion of the device of component thereof, and novel electroactive polymer actuators formed with a conductive substrate layer and an electroactive polymer layer, the electroactive polymer actuated upon application of a voltage to surrounding liquid electrolyte, the actuators may be embedded within an inert polymer matrix material, or within solid polyelectrolyte matrix material.

Abstract: A display system for displaying items includes first and second side walls spaced apart from one another and releasably connected to one another. At least one pair of slide mechanisms is disposed on the first and second side walls. At least one support tray is connected to the at least one pair of slide mechanisms for sliding movement between a first position disposed between the first and second side walls and a second, extended position. A locking mechanism is secured to the first side wall that selectively locks a pivotally openable top wall of the at least one support tray in a closed position.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel (10), a side panel (20), and a latch (30). The front panel has a flange (11). The flange defines a slot (111) therein. The side panel has a flange holder (23) corresponding to the flange. The latch is attached to the side panel. The latch has a clasp (36) corresponding to the slot. The clasp is engaged in the slot for preventing the side panel from moving in a first direction, and the flange holder cooperates with the flange for restricting movement of the side panel in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A fixing device for memory is disclosed. The fixing device includes a frame, a pair of support rails, and an elastic piece. The frame includes two sides facing to each other. The support rails are mounted on the two sides of the frame. Each support rail defines a slide groove and a clip groove respectively. The elastic piece is positioned between the support rails. The fixing device can fix memory with no screws.

Abstract: A drawer assembly that includes a drawer and a power strip. The drawer includes a base, a front wall, a rear wall, two opposing side walls, a rear compartment, and a front compartment. The front wall, rear wall and two opposing side walls are coupled to the base to form a recess. The power strip is positioned within the drawer assembly and coupled to one of the front wall, rear wall, two opposing side walls, rear compartment and front compartment and adapted to power and charge electronic devices. The power strip includes electrical receptacles. The drawer assembly may also include an electrical receptacle on an exterior surface of the drawer assembly.

Abstract: A vanity cabinet for installation in countertops is provided comprising a bottom panel, an upstanding rear support at the rear of the bottom panel, a front support pivotably secured at the front of the bottom, two opposing side walls and a cover pivotably secured over the bottom panel to the rear support. In a preferred version the cover is adapted to be raised and lowered over the bottom panel. When raised, the cover exposes a rigid mirror support pivotably secured to the underside of the cover. The mirror support preferably contains a mirror pivotably secured to the mirror support. The mirror support is movably supported by bearings positioned on each side wall. In use, the mirror is pivotable to different angular positions with respect to the mirror support. Further, the mirror support itself is pivotable to different angular positions with respect to the cover.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub defining a washing chamber within which is arranged a dishrack having provided thereon an adjustable tine row assembly. The dishrack includes a base portion formed by a first plurality of spaced support members, and a second plurality of spaced support members that extend generally perpendicularly to the first plurality of spaced support members. The first and second plurality of spaced support members form a lattice work that defines the base portion. The tine row assembly includes a first tine row element, a second tine row element and a slider element that interconnects the first and second tine row elements with at least one of the first plurality of spaced support members. In this manner, the first and second tine row elements are selectively shiftable along the base portion providing a consumer with a greater degree of flexibility when loading/arranging dishware on the dishrack.

Abstract: A universal mounting channel for use in an electronic equipment cabinet is provided which allows various mounting structures to be secured to the channel at various locations along the channel. The channel includes an elongate slot extending along the entire length of the channel and a number of opposed pairs of openings disposed on opposite sides of the slot. The slot allows for the mounting members to be slid along the channel while the openings allow for the mounting members to be aligned at the same position with each channel to which the rail is secured to ensure the mounting members are attached to the channels at the desired location. Each channel also includes apertures along each side of the channel to which ties or straps can be attached that secure cable bundles along the sides of the channels.