Abstract: A surface processing apparatus is provided for use in the surface processing of a substrate. The surface processing apparatus comprises a plasma source and processing chamber in which a substrate is mounted in use. The processing chamber is operatively connected to the plasma source and the surface processing apparatus is characterised by a transmission plate for the transmission of plasma in use between the plasma source and processing chamber. The transmission plate comprises one or more apertures wherein the physical form of the one or more apertures and/or the distribution of the one or more apertures is adapted to provide a predetermined processing pattern upon the surface of the substrate. Typically the design of the apertures is adapted to provide a substantially uniform deposition rate across a wafer substrate.

Abstract: A system (FIG. 5) and methods for selectively etching silicon nitride in the presence of silicon oxide that provide high selectivity while stabilizing silicon oxide etch rates. The invention comprises a processing chamber (10), dispense lines (20, 21, 22), feed lines (30, 31, 32), a recirculation line (40), a process controller (200), a concentration sensor (50), a particle counter (55), and a bleed line (90). The invention dynamically controls the concentration ratio of the components of the etchant being used and/or dynamically controls the particle count within the etchant during the processing of the at least one substrate. As a result etchant bath life is increased and etching process parameters are more tightly controlled.

Abstract: The substrate processing apparatus includes a first etching mode and a second etching mode. In the first etching mode, a first nozzle is positioned at a first processing position and a chemical solution is supplied from the first nozzle to a top rim portion of the rotating substrate. In the second etching mode, a second nozzle is positioned at a second processing position and DIW is supplied to the top rim portion to which the chemical solution adheres, while the chemical solution is supplied from the first nozzle positioned at the first processing position to the top rim portion of the rotating substrate. The etching mode is selectively switched between the two etching modes in accordance with a property of the thin film adhering to the substrate.

Abstract: A laser processing method which can reliably form a modified region within an object to be processed along a desirable part in a line to cut is provided. This laser processing method irradiates a substrate 4 with laser light L while locating a light-converging point P within the substrate 4, so as to form a quality modified region 71 to become a starting point region for cutting within the substrate 4 along a line to cut 5. Here, the laser light L is oscillated pulsewise along a desirable part RP in the line to cut 5, and continuously in a predetermined part RC in the line to cut 5. Consequently, the quality modified region 71 is formed within the substrate 4 along the desirable part RP in the line to cut 5, whereas no quality modified region 71 is formed within the substrate 4 along the predetermined part RC in the line to cut 5.

Abstract: A method for reducing heat applied to a workpiece by a plasma discharge of a reactive plasma torch comprises determining a footprint of the plasma discharge on a surface of the workpiece based on a distance of the reactive atom plasma torch from the surface, determining a maximum heat absorbable by the workpiece, and determining an adjusted footprint of the reactive atom plasma torch on the surface based on the maximum heat absorbable by the workpiece. An aperture of an aperture device is selected based on the adjusted footprint of the reactive atom plasma torch. The aperture device is then positioned so that a portion of the plasma is one or both of deflected and absorbed by the aperture device, thereby reducing the heat absorbed by the workpiece.

Abstract: A machine for the treatment of containers, includes at least one container-treatment station. The machine is of the type in which each treatment station comprises a cover having a nozzle which is provided with: gripping elements for seizing the outside of the container, and impervious connection elements between the inside of the container and a vacuum pumping chamber which is provided in the cover. In addition, the machine is of the type in which the impervious connection elements include a cartridge which is mounted in the cover. The cartridge includes an axial segment, known as the connection segment, which extends inside the pumping chamber and which is equipped with radial holes. The pumping chamber is connected to the interior of the cartridge via the radial holes.

Abstract: An energy-efficient method and system for processing target material such as microstructures in a microscopic region without causing undesirable changes in electrical and/or physical characteristics of material surrounding the target material is provided. The system includes a controller for generating a processing control signal and a signal generator for generating a modulated drive waveform based on the processing control signal. The waveform has a sub-nanosecond rise time. The system also includes a gain-switched, pulsed semiconductor seed laser for generating a laser pulse train at a repetition rate. The drive waveform pumps the laser so that each pulse of the pulse train has a predetermined shape. Further, the system includes a laser amplifier for optically amplifying the pulse train to obtain an amplified pulse train without significantly changing the predetermined shape of the pulses.

Abstract: Techniques are described for lap welding steel articles with a corrosion resistant coating. First and second steel members with a coating comprising zinc are welded together in a lap region. A metal selected to have a melting temperature below the boiling temperature of zinc, and to form a liquid alloy with the zinc, which alloy has a boiling temperature above the melting temperature of steel, is added to the lap region.

Abstract: An apparatus for laser marking an arcuate surface of an object has a laser source emitting a laser beam and a first reflector assembly for deflecting the beam in a contiguous first field. A second reflector assembly has at least two adjacent second reflectors in the first field for reflecting the beam into at least two separate and not overlapping second fields. Respective third reflectors in the second fields reflect the beam in the respective third fields onto respective adjacent portions of the surface of the object.

Abstract: A method for processing a brittle substrate includes first providing a brittle substrate having a substrate surface. Then applying a first laser beam onto the brittle substrate surface to form a pre-cut groove in the brittle substrate, the first laser beam being generated by a solid-state laser device. A second laser beam is then applied onto the brittle substrate surface along the precut groove to heat the brittle substrate, the second laser beam being generated by a gas laser device. Finally, a coolant is applied onto the brittle substrate along the pre-cut groove so as to cause formation of a through crack in the brittle substrate. The first laser beam can be generated by a solid-state laser device, the first laser beam should be of narrow diameter and high energy density, so the first laser beam can form a pre-cut groove rapidly and accurately without generation of micro-cracks, in addition, the pre-cut groove should have a better uniformity and linearity.

Abstract: Various methods and systems measure, determine, or align a position of a laser beam spot relative to a semiconductor substrate having structures on or within the semiconductor substrate to be selectively processed by delivering a processing laser beam to a processing laser beam spot. The various methods and systems utilize those structures themselves to perform the measurement, determination, or alignment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a laser working apparatus including: a laser emitting apparatus provided with a reflector which changes the direction of any one of a laser beam and a visible light; a robot which moves the laser emitting apparatus; and a robot control apparatus which, when laser working is performed, controls the laser emitting apparatus so that the laser beam can draw a predetermined working pattern on the basis of a predetermined working position on a workpiece, and, when an operation checking work is performed, controls the laser emitting apparatus so that the visible light beam can be emitted only to a reference position of the working pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus and/or process for applying a weld overlay to a nozzle or piping spool of complex configuration is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the welding apparatus comprises a mounting assembly having a plurality of magnetic foot pads, a tension support rod attached at one end to one of the magnetic foot pads, an upper attachment pad at the opposite end of the rod, and a bottom attachment pad attached to at least one other magnetic foot pad; a travel guide, the travel guide attached to the upper attachment pad at one end and the bottom attachment pad at the other end; and a head assembly attached to the travel guide, the head assembly having: i) a track ring assembly having an inner ring and an outer ring, ii.) at least two opposed weld heads attached to the inner track ring, iii.) at least one movable wire feed drive mechanism on the track ring, and iv.

Abstract: A system and method, in certain embodiments, sets an output polarity based on a selected process. The system and method may be used to operate a variety of equipment, such as welders, cutters, tools and so forth. In some embodiments, the system and method may include receiving an input signal and configuring circuitry to output power with a given polarity based on the input signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a welding current source for a welding apparatus, having inputs for control and load circuits, which are connectable to different electric power networks and are reversibly switchable. The gist of the invention is that a switchover device with first and second switchover mechanisms which are simultaneously actuatable by a common handle is provided, the first switchover mechanism connecting the control circuit to the inputs in a reversibly switchable manner, and the second switchover mechanism connecting the load circuits to the inputs in a reversibly switchable manner.

Abstract: A contact tip for a welding torch is provided. In one embodiment, the contact tip includes a body formed of an electrically conductive material and a non-linear passage that extends through the body. The non-linear passage of this embodiment is configured to receive a wire electrode and to facilitate electrical communication between the body and the wire electrode. Various contact tip assemblies and manufacturing techniques for forming contact tips are also provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided with a welding wire feeder that a first wheel having a first rotational direction, and a second wheel having a rotational direction opposite from the first rotational direction. The first and wheels are disposed compressively about a wire feed region, and the first and wheels are drivingly coupled together to output substantially equal tangential in the wire feed region. In addition, the first wheel, or the second wheel, or first and second wheels comprise a drive wheel directly coupled to a gear separately coupling both the drive wheel and the gear to a shaft.

Abstract: A drive roll for advancing a wire is provided. In certain embodiments, the drive roll includes a body having a wire feed portion, a mounting portion, and a central aperture through the body. In one embodiment, the feed portion includes an outer circumferential surface of the drive roll and a plurality of grooves for receiving and advancing various wires, while the mounting portion includes mounting features that are each uniquely associated with only one of the grooves. Various wire feed systems and welding systems are also provided.

Abstract: A welding torch is provided that includes a motorized arrangement for advancing continuous electrode wires during welding. The torch has a pair of rollers that contact the electrode wire to force it through the torch during welding. A force adjustment selector is provided in the torch handle that allows the operator to alter the force or pressure applied to the electrode wire. Markings on the handle, or stops provided between the selector and the handle allow for easy adjustment and verification of the proper pressure or force applied for specific types of electrode wires.

Abstract: Devices including a magnetostrictive transducer, an oscillating system and a tool for ultrasonic impact treatment of constructions, construction units and components of machines and mechanisms are disclosed. The invention provides high reliability of magnetostrictive transducers, oscillating systems and their components, tools and their parts affected by simultaneous action of static, dynamic and impact load on a work surface, high stability of characteristics and interchangeability thereof under conditions of small-scale, full-scale and mass production. The invention also includes design solutions with the use of new methods of the realization and manufacturing technique of the above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a hollow profile which has at least one flange by internal high pressure forming. During the internal high pressure forming, the dimensions and the position of the flange are not changed relative to the finished hollow profile then formed.

Abstract: Electrically heatably glazing panel and process for making the same, comprising a substrate, a substantially transparent, electrically conductive coated layer divided into at least two separated zones and at least two spaced bus bars distributing electrical energy to the conductive layer zones. The glazing panel is characterised by the fact that the conductive layer zones have shapes with their longest dimension following the profile of the longest heated substrate edge and extend, at least partly, from the shortest substrate edge towards an opposite short edge of that substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking device comprising a coupling housing having a detachable vessel with a detachable pulverizing blade, a screen formed on its lateral surface, a handle grip with a coupling point of contact, a sensor and a plate type of a heater on which a plurality of heat bands are installed to adjust the caloric value; a base coupled to the lower part of the coupling housing with a motor and a controller; a coupling part coupled to the handle grip with the coupling groove which has an electric point of contact to be connected the coupling point of contact; and a sensor control circuit having an input circuit to receive electric signals generated from two electrodes, a control circuit to control the operation of electric devices connected to an output circuit with the electric signals from the input circuit, and a safety circuit to check the operation of the control circuit.

Abstract: A merchandiser for elongate loaves of bread includes at least one rack having a rear wall, a front wall spaced apart from the rear wall, a pair of sidewalls disposed between the rear wall and the front wall along opposite sides thereof, and a bottom wall disposed between the rear wall, the sidewalls and the front wall along lower portions thereof. The walls support the bread loaves in a generally vertical, freestanding, side-by-side relationship. At least one heater is disposed along at least one of the rear wall or the front wall of the rack with the heater selectively heating the air disposed therein, such that air heated in the interior of the rack heats the vertically stacked bread loaves.

Abstract: The invention provides a susceptor capable of obtaining high-quality SiC semiconductor crystals by keeping the Si concentration and C concentration around a wafer constant and by preventing the generation of particles. A susceptor of graphite covered with silicon carbide is characterized in that at least one section of a part on which a wafer is placed is tantalum carbide or a graphite material covered with tantalum carbide. The part on which the wafer is placed may be a detachable member. A material around the part on which the wafer is placed may be a detachable graphite material covered with silicon carbide.

Abstract: An apparatus and process are provided for induction heating of a workpiece. The workpiece is moved through an inductor to inductively heat treat the workpiece with electric power of varying frequency and duty cycle or amplitude control to control the magnitude of electric power as the frequency changes. Alternatively the workpiece may be stationary and the inductor can be moved along the workpiece, or combined and coordinated movement of both the workpiece and inductor can be used.

Abstract: A susceptor structure comprises a layer of conductive material supported on a non-conductive substrate. The conductive layer includes a resonant loop defined by a plurality of microwave energy transparent segments and, optionally, a microwave energy transparent element within the resonant loop.

Abstract: A cabinet comprising an access panel having a first end and a first tongue formed proximate the first access panel end, and a top panel having a first end with a first slot formed therein; wherein the first tongue is configured to cooperate with the first slot to fasten the top panel to the access panel. In one embodiment, the cabinet may be a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system cabinet. A method of manufacturing the cabinet is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are hot-fill containers that can be packaged as a multiple-container package. The hot-fill container comprises at least three sidewalls, where at least one of the sidewalls contains a deformable vacuum panel, and at least one of the sidewalls is free of the vacuum panel. When two or more hot-fill containers are packaged together in a multi-pack, the sidewall containing the vacuum panel of one container contacts that of at least one other container so as to conceal each vacuum panel.

Abstract: A self-supporting liquid container having a thin-walled container body configured for stacking to store, ship and/or display product without a secondary shipping container. The container body has four upstanding side walls defining a fluid chamber, an upper supporting surface and a bottom surface. A handle having a flat upper surface extends across the upper supporting surface and down the back end of the body for grasping the container. A pour spout is at the upper supporting surface near the front end. A channel in the handle provides an air vent to preventing glugging when pouring. A cap removably connects to the pour spout. The upper surface of the handle and the flat upper surface of the cap define the upper supporting surface of the container body. Two or more containers are shrink wrapped together to define a container packing system suitable for stacking on top of like configured containers.

Abstract: A cap (1) for a pressurized container (2) with an actuation button (3) arranged at the top, which is provided for discharging a metered spray or foam quantity of a product from a nozzle (4) or opening (4A) via a channel (5), wherein the channel (5) communicates with a short-stroke valve (6) of a valve disk (7) for the pressurized container (2) and the actuation button (3). The actuation button (3) communicates with an actuation protection device (8.1-8.4) for first-time activation. The cap (1) with the actuation button (3) has the shape of a protective cap (32) externally and exhibits an essentially closed surface. As an actuation protection device (8.1-8.4), the channel (5) is connected to a first reinforcement rib (22) in the lower, lateral area (9) in the proximity of the valve (6); said reinforcement rib (22) is connected to a lever (26) on the bottom end (24), wherein the lever (26) is connected to a start (25) of a first rib (10) via a predetermined breaking zone (15).

Abstract: Suggested is a metallic beverage can having a can body (1) for receiving a beverage filled into an inside (1i) of said body at a filler's location. The body is made from a sheet material, and having a wall portion (1b, 1c) with axial ends. One axial end of the wall portion having a first portion (1.1), said first portion having a domed, axially outward vaulted shape, and being the bottom of the can body. The second portion having a body hook (2.5) for receiving and supporting a lid (2) for seaming and closing the can body to form a closed can. The first portion (1.1) has a spout (3, 3?) of a diameter less than a diameter of said wall portion (1b), and a cap (4, 4?) for closing (and opening) the spout.

Abstract: A washable flexible trash can cover includes a tear-resistant water repellent flexible washable material substantially circular in shape, including an elastic perimeter which thereby gathers the perimeter inwardly for snugly fitting the material over the open ends of trash cans of varying perimeters, and two slits provided on opposing ends of a diameter of the washable material through which trash can handles can pass and clamp down over the cover, securing the cover snugly to the cans while permitting normal access to the handles. The material can be made of non-toxic biodegradable cloth. The material can be made of tear-resistant nylon. The elastic perimeter preferably includes an elastic band attached to the material by folding the perimeter of said material over said band and sewing, gluing or adhering the folded over perimeter to the material. The material can be made from material that is non-toxic when incinerated. The material can be fabric impregnated with insecticide.

Abstract: A packaging system includes a lid having a permanent portion and a removable portion. The permanent portion includes a first tab. The removable portion includes a second tab. In one embodiment a partially cut line extends between the permanent portion and the removable portion. In one embodiment the removable portion includes a latching region for latching to a container. In one embodiment the first tab is coplanar with the second tab. In one embodiment the lid includes a planar region and the second tab is coplanar with the planar region.

Abstract: A tube comprising a container having a closed bottom end, an open top end, and a part that is adapted for flexible cooperation with a compartment of a rack for accommodation of the tube in such a way that unintentional removal of the tube from the respective compartment is substantially prevented, a cap for sealing a tube, and a rack for accommodating a plurality of tubes. The tube, cap, and rack facilitate automatic handling of samples.

Abstract: A container including a base, a cover, a dispensing port, and a slider is provided. The base has a bottom, front and back walls, and a pair of side walls defining a lower portion of a storage area. The cover has a top including a generally rectangular recess, front and back walls, and a pair of side walls defining an upper portion of the storage area. The cover is operably coupled to the base to enclose the storage area. The dispensing port passes through the top of the cover within the recess. The slider is disposed within the recess, operably coupled to the cover, and moveable within the recess from a closed position where the dispensing port is covered to an open position where the dispensing port is uncovered.

Abstract: ABSTRACT A container includes a first bowl suspended by a dual-axis gimbal within—and out of contact with—a second bowl. The first bowl includes a first opening and the second bowl includes a second opening. The first opening overlies the second opening to permit access to an interior storage space of the first bowl from an exterior of the container when the first and second bowls are in respective upright orientations. The first bowl may be rotated 180 degrees in every rotational direction relative to the second bowl. A lid is removably attachable to the second bowl and that inhibits rotational movement of the first bowl. A handle circumferentially extends entirely around the second bowl and defines an opening for a finger or thumb for gripping and holding of the container when the lid is attached.

Abstract: Media organizational devices may be stacked in a nesting configuration in which a first device fits within a storage cavity of a second device and, in turn, is adapted to receive a third organizational device within the storage area of the second organizational device so that multiple devices can be stacked together in a nested configuration. These media organizational devices may contain various numbers of storage receptacles in a single row or in multiple rows side-by-side, with each storage receptacle separated from one another, and with each storage receptacle having its own elevation, enhancing the presentation of the media stored therein. These organizational devices may be used in a vertical standing position on a surface, or may be used in a horizontal, laying position on a surface, or may be mounted in a vertical manner onto a surface.

Abstract: A container assembly is provided having a first container having an interior volume defined by a confining end wall and circumferential side wall terminating at a male member containing an opening into said first container. A container segment is provided configured to be detachably coupled to the male member of the first container to extend the volume of the container assembly. The segment includes a substantially tubular side wall, one end of which terminates in a male member surrounding an opening, and terminating at a second and opposite end in a concentric recess surrounding an opening. The concentric recess in the one end of the container segment is configured to receive and form a fluid-tight seal with the male member extending from said first container when in the closed position. A cap or top member having a circumferential sidewall closed at one end and open at an opposite end is also provided.

Abstract: An expansion tank which comprises a tank having a predetermined volume capacity; an expandable diaphragm in the tank, partitioning tank volume into a liquid-containing portion for holding liquid and a gas-containing portion for holding a gas under a pressure that defines a normal pressurized gas volume when the liquid-containing portion holds a predetermined liquid volume; and a proximity sensor mounted to the tank at the gas-containing portion thereof and adapted to emit an alarm signal when volume of the gas-containing portion is reduced.

Abstract: Aerial dispersion systems that may be employed to allow rapid and temporary conversion of aircraft for aerial dispersion purposes, such as aerial fire-fighting. The aerial dispersion systems may be implemented using modular components that may be configured for compatibility with conventional cargo loading and unloading systems of modern aircraft, including side-loading cargo systems of wide body passenger and cargo aircraft having high lift capacities. The aerial dispersion systems may be rapidly installed in a large fleet of high capacity aircraft in response to a wildfire or other rapidly-developing emergency such as an oil spill, chemical or biological contamination incident, building or refinery fire, etc. After use, the aircraft of the fleet may be rapidly de-modified and returned to original condition.

Abstract: Fuel tank for a motor vehicle having a tank housing (1) that encapsulates a fuel space (2) divided by means of a number of lateral stiffening partitioning wall (4, 5) into fuel chambers (8, 9). These communicate with each other via openings (10-15) in the partitioning walls. The tank exhibits an outlet member (116) with a chosen position in one of the fuel chambers where the opening is delimited all around by means of an opening edge (26) which is arranged within the partitioning wall with a distance to the bottom of the tank. In one or more of the openings between the fuel chambers, a back valve (22) is arranged. By means of the clack valve, flow is permitted to the fuel chamber (7) with the outlet member (16), but in the opposite direction the flow is completely or partially prevented by means of which, in case of a sloping of the tank in its longitudinal direction, fuel is retained in the fuel chamber in which the outlet member is positioned.

Abstract: This invention is an injection-moldable, substantially rectangular lipped paint bucket, with opposite-side, substantially parallel-edged ledges, ledges formed from the walls beneath the rectangles opposite-side narrower sides. In one embodiment, the first ledge is substantially 0.5 to 0.7? down from the bucket lip. the second ledge is substantially 2? down from the bucket lip. These ledges are formed substantially as upside-down L-shaped indentations in the bucket's narrower sides. Each ledge edge protrudes substantially 1? into the bucket, and is substantially 6? wide. The first ledge is for brush wiping below the bucket lip. The second ledge, along with the bucket lip rim on the opposite side, is for brush support. The second ledge doubles as a handle.

Abstract: A glass wine bottle serving ware and the method of manufacturing that uses a standard glass wine bottle. The outside surface of the bottle is first treated with a cleaning-wetting solution that cleans and removes oil from the surface, and keeps the outside surface fog free. Mini egg shell frits and optional gold mica is then applied to the wet inside surface. A U-shaped copper wire is bent and attached to the top of the wine bottle that will serve as a device for hanging. The bottle is then placed inside a glass kiln. A piece of ceramic is placed under the neck of the bottle to create a bent handle when heating. The wine bottle is then heated in a sequential manner to create a flat, serving ware with a bent handle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable lid with filter for a drink container. The lid has an annular cover portion with an opening through which liquid can be consumed from the drink container. A container attachment portion of the lid is provided for removable association with the rim of the drink container in a snug, liquid-tight relation. A liquid permeable filter is positioned between the container attachment portion and the annular cover portion of the lid. The liquid permeable filter is positioned so as to intercept all liquid flowing from the container through the opening and hence to the mouth of the consumer.

Abstract: A pre-fillable and disposable sippy cup includes a one piece main body and a dispensing spout that can be easily configured for use by either toddlers or older children.

Abstract: A includes a main body portion defining a waste holding chamber, a vent path extending from the waste holding chamber to atmosphere, and a float member. The float member is coupled to the tank for movement between a first position and a second position. The float member is movable from the first position to the second position in response to an increase in fluid level within the storage chamber. The vent passage remains open for venting the storage chamber when the float member is in the first position and is blocks the vent passage in the second position.

Abstract: A bucket is preferably injection molded plastic and has a flattened rear wall portion to which first and second spaced apart hooks are attached. The hooks are configured for attaching the bucket to a horizontal bar, such as the rail of a standard stock panel. The height of the bucket is such that the bucket spans the distance between adjacent horizontal rails of a stock panel. The spaced apart hooks also allow the hooks to be attached to a rail on either side of a post. Locking pins in each hook secure the bucket to the panel.

Abstract: Portable container for liquid retention includes a base having a bottom wall, upright walls attached to the bottom wall, and flaps between each adjacent pair of upright walls, and a lid pivotally attached to one of the upright walls and removably attached to at least one other upright wall, and possibly all the other upright walls. Adhesive is used to removably attach the lid to the other upright walls. Inner surfaces of the base and the lid are fluid-impermeable to define a fluid receptacle therebetween which is accessible upon detachment of the lid from the other upright wall(s). Fluid is placed into the receptacle before the lid is pivoted downward and attached to the upright walls, and thus sealed within the container for later use. The container, once opened, can be placed in front of a pet and allows the pet to drink the liquid in a natural manner.

Abstract: A storage device basically comprises a main body part with an access opening, a lid and a lid opening/closing mechanism. The lid includes a first lid part movably coupled between a closed position covering the access opening and an opened position exposing the access opening by the lid opening/closing mechanism. The first lid part is hingedly coupled to the lid opening/closing mechanism near a first end of the first lid part so that a second end of the first lid part that is on a side opposite of the first end of the first lid part moves laterally toward the first end of the first lid part while the first end of the first lid part moves upwardly away from the access opening during opening operation of the lid opening/closing mechanism.