Abstract: The present invention relates to a percolation device (1) that comprises a percolation chamber, as well as a base (2) in which the following are provided: an axial discharge outlet (8); a sleeve (3) that is axially movable and which has an axial ejection outlet (16); an axially movable compression surface (18) which, with a packing head (10) axially defining the discharge outlet (8), axially defines the percolation chamber; and a lever (5) for driving, in a differentiated manner, the sleeve (3) and the compression surface (18) such that, when the sleeve (3) is in a position in which it releases from the discharge outlet (8), the grounds, driven out of the sleeve (3) by means of the ejection outlet (16) through the compression surface (18), are in line with the discharge outlet (8).

Abstract: The automatic coffee machine (1) comprises a milk container (2) associated with a milk emulsifier device (9) housed in the container (2) with air and steam coming from a steam dispenser (11) of the coffee machine (1), a front coffee dispenser group (3) having in turn a first (4) and at least a second (5) exit ways of coffee, oriented towards a lower positioning zone (6) of a first (7, 8) and at least a second (7, 8) cups, the emulsifier device (9) being provided with an emulsified milk dispenser (15) placed laterally to the front coffee dispenser group (3) and having in turn a first (17) and at least a second (18) exit way of the emulsified milk, oriented towards the positioning zone (6) and offset in the. depth direction of the coffee machine, the coffee dispenser (3) having at least one first work position in which also the first (4) and at least a second (5) exit way are offset, in the depth direction of the coffee machine.

Abstract: Device for preparing a beverage from a beverage ingredient contained in a receptacle (17) by driving the receptacle in centrifugation comprising:—a holding part (16) arranged for holding the receptacle in a position enabling it to be driven in rotation along a longitudinal axis of rotation (I),—a liquid interfacing part (8) arranged for supplying water in the receptacle and/or extracting the beverage from the receptacle,—a collecting part (44) for collecting the beverage obtained by the interaction between the ingredient and water in the receptacle, wherein the holding part and liquid interfacing part (8, 16) are connected together by connection means in such a manner that these parts (8, 16) rotate together with the receptacle during centrifugation, wherein the connection means comprise at least a first engaging surface (48; 86) of the holding part (16) and a second engaging surface (23; 87) of the liquid interfacing part (8) engaged in contact together during connection in a manner preventing the holding pa

Abstract: A solid fuel grill containing a controller designed to automatically maintain a user defined cooking temperature. The controller is provided with a temperature signals from a thermocouple probe inside the grill, and calculates the appropriate airflow change needed to increase, decrease or maintain the cooking temperature and drives a motor to position a damper over the air vent to the appropriate position. This allows the grill to automatically maintain an accurate cooking temperature until the food is cooked. A low fuel alarm is initiated when the level of fuel falls below required levels to maintain the desired cooking temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for outdoor cooking comprising: a tray configured to receive a fuel source; a substantially rectangular prism oven chamber comprising: an insulated bottom plate; four insulated side walls coupled to the insulated bottom plate; an opening opposite the insulated bottom plate; an access panel formed from a portion of one of the insulated side walls; one or more magnets configured to keep closed the access panel; a grilling cover removably mounted to the tray, wherein the grilling cover comprises: a back wall; two side walls coupled to the back wall; and a lid hinged to the back wall; four legs coupled to each corner of the rectangular prism oven chamber; and four wheels coupled to the four legs; wherein the tray is removably mounted to the opening of the rectangular prism oven chamber. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a juice extractor including an intermediate casing having side surfaces that define an upper inlet window and a lower outlet window, said casing including a transverse wall having a vertical section, an inclined section, and a lower vertical section arranged to define a step and, therebelow, a rear housing in which an electric motor is placed, coupled to a helical gear via an endless screw, the helical gear including a safety system allowing same to slip in the event of an overpressure; gears on the rear surface of the transverse wall of the intermediate casing disposed in an ascending cascade configuration; a rear lid that conceals or protects gearing and electric motor; separate access ramps for grapefruits, oranges, lemons, each ramp including a pin which actuates a safety switch; and gearing and squeezing devices (volute and bobbin) assembled on the faces of the intermediate casing.

Abstract: A multi-component binding-strap fastener for binding volumetric objects with a strap tension a strap around the volumetric objects is described. The strap may engage the binding-strap fastener by bending an end of the strap to secure the strap through a plurality of apertures in the binding-strap fastener, by friction, by pressure, by any combination of the foregoing, or other suitable manner. A binding-strap fastener may lock in a closed position using a locking device, such as an over-center mechanism, a retaining clip, or a strap-engaging portion. The A binding-strap fastener has a hinge located thereon between a first end of the binding-strap fastener and a second end of the binding-strap fastener, where the axis of rotation is coincident with the hinge and the axis of rotation is located above the volumetric object.

Abstract: A baler is formed with a bale chamber for compressing agricultural crop into bales, at least one knotter for knotting twine wrapped around a finished bale and a twine store having at least one magazine in which the twine rolls for supplying the knotter are accommodated with axes lying on a common line.

Abstract: An electromechanical, modular, single-column, trash compactor with a particularly small size and low weight. In particular, a trash compaction device which can be used on-board aircraft, trains, ships and/or for civil applications and generally in all the locations and/or transportation means where the auxiliary service equipment must occupy as little space as possible. The compaction device is formed by a system of hollow telescopic screws (5,6), for example of the recirculating ball type, operated by a motor (2) housed inside the said screws (5,6). The compactor may be conveniently installed in compartments, which are fixed or movable on wheels, such as a trolley, so as to allow easy displacement thereof within the transportation means and insertion within the appropriate working spaces.

Abstract: A trash container that allows the user to compress trash when the user manually pushes the top cover down. When an indoor trash container seems full, people would normally press the garbage down into the container using their hands in order to create more room inside the container. That is unsanitary. Our invention is a trash container that allows the user to compress trash when the user manually pushes the top cover down. A user's hands don't touch the trash.

Abstract: A hydraulic pressing tool which is particularly suitable for pressing pipe fittings, and which has a hydraulic pump connected to an electric motor. With the aid of the hydraulic pump, hydraulic fluid is pumped from a tank into a piston chamber to operate the hydraulic piston. The pressure prevailing in the piston chamber is determined by means of a pressure sensor. When a pressure limit is reached, a solenoid valve is opened by the control device such that the hydraulic fluid flows back out of the piston chamber, through the channels, and into a reservoir.

Abstract: Press tool for pressing liquid from an article, for example a pulp article formed by a pulp moulding process. The tool includes a flexible mould surface (170) and a source of fluid arranged such that the source of fluid can be selectively supplied behind the mould surface (170) causing deformation of the flexible mould surface (170) and the consequent application of pressure to the article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structure for presses, a resistant structure of which comprises at least a resistant element (1) which, in turn, comprises an annular element or arch (2), internally of which are predisposed two facing surfaces (20), diametrically opposite one another, between which at least a power organ (5) is insertable, which power organ (5) is suitable for compressing an object or material to be pressed between two bodies, such as to unload, on the facing surfaces (20), equal and opposite reactions of the pressing action.

Abstract: A combination stencil printer and dispenser includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, a substrate support coupled to the frame to support a substrate in a print position, and a print head coupled to the frame to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. In one embodiment, the combination stencil printer and dispenser further includes a cleaning assembly coupled to the frame to wipe excess viscous material from a bottom surface of the stencil. The combination stencil printer and dispenser further includes a dispenser mounted on the cleaning assembly to dispense viscous material on the substrate when the substrate is in the print position. In other embodiments, the dispenser can be mounted on a movable stencil or on an independent gantry provided within the combination stencil printer and dispenser.

Abstract: This apparatus is small, compact, and light-weight, relatively inexpensive in terms of manufacturing cost, and will substantially improve the quality of a stamped image, also used for repetitive printing on individual sheets of card stock or any flat printable surface, in the same pre-determined location, set be the user, which provides maximum flexibility in arrangement and adjustment to permit the apparatus to be used with various sizes of stamps, and various types of card stock and to be used to make a consistent inked impression at virtually any location on selected card stock.

Abstract: A rock cracker cartridge (1) contains a cracking powder charge (6) and an ignition capsule (30) with an ignition powder charge (29) in an ignition unit sleeve (31) which does not possess the mechanical strength that would be required for the ignition powder charge to be exploded in the open air when ignited. In the rock cracker cartridge there is also provided an ignition assembly sleeve (7a) which surrounds the ignition unit sleeve when the rock cracker cartridge is primed. In combination, the assembly which surrounds the cracking powder charge, and which comprises the ignition unit sleeve and the ignition assembly sleeve, has a sufficient strength for an adequate pressure to be developed in the assembly such that the ignition powder charge will explode and generate a flame of fire and the ignition unit sleeve as well as the ignition assembly sleeve be penetrated by the pressure and the flame of fire, said flame offire igniting the cracking powder charge.

Abstract: A propelled lance provides a wounding non-lethal anti-insurgent action when stepped on by piercing an enemy insurgent's foot with a lance penetrator. The lance penetrator lodges in the foot and further penetration is impeded by a stop plate. The lance penetrator may insert an RFID or other identifiable device or other payload into the insurgent. The lance penetrator provides anti-personnel, anti-vehicle and anti-robot action.

Abstract: A projectile for launch from an apparatus is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the projectile includes a body; a boom having a first end extendable from the body; and an armature coupled to the first end of the boom, wherein the armature is configured to be moveable along and launchable from the apparatus and the armature is configured to be separable from the first end of the extended boom after launch from the apparatus.

Abstract: A bearing system for a spin-stabilized projectile including bearing configurations that permit selective relative rotation between a spindle and a body portion and which facilitate automatic centering of the spindle. Each bearing configuration includes a conical bearing surface rotatable with respect to a corresponding conical body surface. One bearing configuration is in a forward portion of the body portion and selectively engages a first body surface upon the projectile experiencing set-back forces to direct forces away from bearing elements, and another bearing configuration is in a rearward portion of the body portion and engages a second body surface upon the projectile experiencing set-forward forces to direct forces away from the bearing elements.

Abstract: A method for constructing at least one railway track (V1, V2) on a platform (5), wherein the permanent crosspieces are placed at the substantially permanent site thereof essentially through the use of railway vehicles (20, 30, 40). Crosspiece deposits are pre-formed on the platform (5) and along at least one track to be constructed (V1, V2) via railway vehicles. The method also includes the placement of rails on the crosspieces. The rails are pushed in front of a placement car for the first track (V1) and are deposited by sliding same out of a rail storage and placement train in a direction to the rear of the train and skewed in relation to the axis of the train for the second track (V2).

Abstract: A display system is easily attached to the safety bar of a chair on a chair lift system at the beginning of a season. The display system includes brackets formed of rails holding clamp portions that may be fastened together to clamp the display system to a chair, such as to the safety bar across the lap of a rider. At the end of a season, the display system may be removed from each chair, the clamp portions removed, and the display systems stacked. In one simplified system, adjacent displays may be stacked back to back, and such adjacent pairs may be stacked with the displays in adjacent pairs positioned face-to-face. Thus, metal brackets on the backs need not scratch up the reading faces or surfaces. Meanwhile, the displays may be stored in minimal space, with great stability, while minimizing wear and damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mixture containing an alkali-activated aluminosilicate binder, said mixture, after hardening, containing at least 25% by weight of glass beads, based on the total mass. The hardened product has a surface which has very little tendency to soil and is easy to clean. A process for the preparation of the mixture according to the invention and the use thereof as joint filler are disclosed.

Abstract: A dried distiller soluble based biopolymer, processes for forming the biopolymer, and articles of manufacture thereof. The produced dried distillers solubles derives from co-products of corn fermentation facilities and is comprised in part of water-soluble proteins. A biopolymer consists essentially of dried distillers solubles, and an article of manufacture includes a biopolymer consisting of dried distillers solubles and an optional additive. The process of forming dried distiller solubles involves separating whole stillage into a liquid fraction and a solid fraction, wherein the liquid fraction comprises water soluble proteins in an amount greater than the solid fraction, and wherein the solid fraction has a higher solid content than the liquid fraction. The liquid fraction is sprayed at an elevated temperature to remove at least a portion of moisture in the liquid fraction and form particles and granules of the liquid fraction.

Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the composition has a brightness of at least 20 as measured by the Brightness Test. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The brightness may be at least 30 as measured by the Brightness Test.

Abstract: A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the average dispersion of the fibers within the thermoplastic polymer composition is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test. The pulp can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.

Abstract: A molded part comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and having an edge extending between two faces wherein the edge has two tactile defects or less per foot or less of edge length.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To provide a ZnO coating having low friction not only in a vacuum but in a liquid such as oil. [Solution] The low-friction ZnO coating, comprising (002) and (103) planes, and further comprising (100), (101), (102), and (104) planes in lower proportions than those of the (002) and (103) planes, has been prepared by sputtering using a zinc target in a sputter gas environment, wherein the sputter gas comprises an inert gas and oxygen gas, and the oxygen gas ratio is controlled. This coating has a specifically good low friction coefficient due to the piezoelectric effect, and this friction reduction mechanism is maintained even in oil such as n-hexadecane. Thus, this coating has been found to have excellent low-friction properties.

Abstract: A monosilane compound or bissilane compound of a specific structure having dimethylamino groups is contained in a surface treatment agent used in the hydrophobization treatment of substrate surfaces.

Abstract: A method of producing cementitious mixtures containing fly ash as one of the cementitious components, under air entrainment conditions is described. The method involves forming a mixture comprising water, cement, fly ash, optionally other cementitious materials, aggregate, conventional chemical admixtures, and an air entrainment agent and agitating the mixture to entrain air therein. Additionally, at least one amine sacrificial agent is included in the mixture. The cementitious mixtures and hardened concretes resulting from the method and fly ash treated with sacrificial agent, or air entrainment agent/sacrificial agent combinations, are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recycling waste water from a stainless steel slag treatment process wherein stainless steel slag is brought into contact with water, in particular to neutralize the free lime contained therein, thereby producing said waste water. This waste water contains heavy metals, including at least chromium, and has a pH higher than or equal to 11. In accordance with the invention, it is used as production water for manufacturing mortar and/or concrete. In this way, the heavy metals, which are dissolved in the waste water and thus readily available, become bound in the newly formed cement phases so that they are prevented from leaching. Moreover, it has been found that the workability of the fresh mortar or concrete and also the quality of the final mortar or concrete materials is not negatively affected by the use of this alkaline waste water and that an accelerated setting could be achieved during the first hours.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting an interactive technology device on one side of a surface that has a transparent portion. The system includes a flange bracket assembly and a mounting tray assembly to be secured under the surface, generally aligned with the transparent portion, with the flange bracket assembly and/or mounting tray assembly movable and/or pivotable to provide access to an interactive technology device positioned within the mounting tray assembly. The flange bracket assembly and mounting tray assembly protect the interactive technology device from environmental conditions and use of the interactive technology device does not interfere with the intended use of the surface. The method includes attaching a mounting system relative to the surface.

Abstract: A pallet includes a lower structure and an upper structure. The lower structure includes a stringer extending across the lower structure. The stringer includes a corner column portion spaced away from central column portion to define a side opening below a bridge portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable service point, for instance a bar or a check-in counter, where the portable service point comprises at least one front wall where each front wall has a top front plate pivotally attached to its upper edge, -at least two side walls, where each side wall has a side top plate pivotally attached to the upper edge of the side wall, each of the side walls further being pivotally connected to edges adjacent to the upper edge of the front wall. The present invention also regards a method for unfolding and folding a portable service point.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crematorium oven 1 comprising at least one combustion chamber 2 with a ceiling, wall 2.1 and base 3 on which to place the object to be cremated, a heat supply system 4, a combustion air supply 5 and a flue gas outlet 6. Within the ceiling and/or the wall 2.1 and/or the base 3 of the combustion chamber 2 at least one combustion air supply channel 7 and at least one flue gas return channel 8 are provided whereby the flue gas return channel 8 in the ceiling, and/or the wall 2.1 and/or the base 3 has an inlet 8.1 and an outlet 8.2. In the ceiling and/or wall 2.1 and/or in the base 3 of the combustion chamber 2 the at least one combustion air supply channel 7 opens into the at least one flue gas return channel 8, so that with the supplied combustion air a suction effect of the combustion air supply into the combustion chamber 2 is brought about. In this way at least part of the flue gas produced during the combustion process is drawn into the inlet 8.

Abstract: An improved oil preheater assembly for a waste oil burner that significantly reduces the labor time required to perform routine maintenance. This is accomplished by incorporating a removable cover to directly access the heated oil passages for cleaning thereby providing a simplified method of access to the areas most often requiring routine maintenance. Additionally this design provides an improved electrical control system which significantly reduces electrical energy consumption and the formation of oil carbonization when oil burner heat output is not required. Additionally this design incorporates a nozzle cleaning system for a low pressure siphoning type of discharge nozzle which can remove carbonization and other nozzle contamination and obstructions without the disassembly of components.

Abstract: A windsurfing board may include an elongated hull having an upper deck side, a bottom side, a geometrical midpoint on the bottom side, a geometrical axis x extending through the midpoint and along the length of the elongated hull, a geometrical transverse axis y extending through the midpoint and in a direction that is perpendicular to the axis x, and a geometrical vertical axis z extending through the midpoint and in a direction that is perpendicular to both the axis x and the axis y. The hull may include one single hull body. The windsurfing board may also include a universal joint and at least one lateral resistance inducing projection projecting from the bottom. The bottom side of the windsurfing board may be symmetrical around the axis y, so that the parts of the bottom side that are divided by the axis y are mirror images of each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a floating dock system, the floating dock system comprising at least two dock sections, said dock sections said dock sections comprising substantially horizontal slots along at least one edge; and at least one coupling member configured to engage a horizontal slot in at least two dock sections; whereby the at least two dock sections are retained together by the at least one coupling member.

Abstract: An underwater load-carrier is disclosed that includes an underwater-balloon detachably attached to a container that is loaded with ballast. The underwater load-carrier is lowered into the water of an ocean and allowed to descend to the ocean bottom and there connected a mining-vehicle. The mining-vehicle loads mined nodules into the container while the container ejects ballast to maintain the container at a specified altitude above the ocean bottom. When nodule loading is complete, nodules and/or ballast is ejected to allow underwater load-carrier to rise to the ocean surface where mined nodules is unloaded from the container.

Abstract: A manually operated boat shade system is disclosed for deploying a flexible canvas or like shade material over the deck of a boat solely by hand. The device is adapted to mount as an integral unit to overhead structure on the boat and comprises a pair of tubular actuator assemblies telescopically assembled and coupled together in parallel alignment within a self-supporting framework to permit pullout deployment and reverse retraction of the flexible canvas from a tensioned roller member transversely mounted between the actuator assemblies. A self-engaging locking mechanism is further incorporated within the tubular actuator assembly to maintain the framework when in full extension preventing an unwanted retraction. The locking mechanism is further releasable by hand to allow a staged retraction of the framework and canvas when desired.

Abstract: The present invention concerns apparatus and methods for covering and uncovering a desired object. Particular embodiments include a covering system comprising: a cover operably connected to a plurality of translational members translationally positioned along a track; two or more hangers having a vertically extending portion and an outwardly extending portion, the track being operably attached to the outwardly extending portion; means for mounting hangers in a rotatable arrangement to a structure about a vertical axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing a watercraft, such as a kayak or canoe, for boarding or exiting, utilizing a paddle, comprising a quick insert/release paddle clamping device for mounting on a watercraft. The clamping device has laterally elongated jaws forming a C-shaped channel with a longitudinal slot for receiving a paddle shaft. The jaws have a deflectable lip portion configured to allow insertion and releasably retain the paddle shaft within the channel. The clamping device is mounted with the channel oriented horizontally and transverse to the fore-and-aft axis of the watercraft, with the slot disposed along a longitudinal side of the channel to allow insertion and removal the paddle shaft by fore-and-aft motion. Lateral spacing of paddle gripping regions minimizes twisting forces imposed on the clamping device when the outer end of the paddle engages an object to limit roll of the watercraft.

Abstract: A cargo tank for a liquefied gas carrier ship includes: a main wall surrounding a receiving space in which the liquefied gas is received; a panel assembly surrounding the main wall; and an outer wall surrounding the panel assembly. The panel assembly includes: a plurality of first thermal insulating panels; a plurality of first auxiliary walls; a plurality of second thermal insulating panels fixed on second surfaces of the first auxiliary walls; a bridge pad disposed between the second thermal insulating panels; and a second auxiliary wall located between the bridge pad and the first auxiliary walls. The first thermal insulating panel and the first auxiliary wall are adhered to each other, and a first stress dispersion region prevents the first auxiliary wall or the second auxiliary wall from being damaged due to thermal expansions or contractions of the first thermal insulating panels and the bridge pad.

Abstract: A door mountable device for facilitating detection of hygienic hand washing. A dye dispenser is mounted on a door handle in a manner such that a soap washable dye is deposited on hands that contact the handle upon entry into a restroom facility. The resulting dye stain area is removed by thorough hand washing. Any stain remaining upon exiting the restroom is an indicator that hands have not been hygienically washed.

Abstract: A bookmark which automatically holds a reader's place in a book, which may serve also as a decorative paper clip. The bookmark is made of two flat plates, on which an elastic band is mounted. When used as an automatic bookmark, the plates are mounted on a corner of the book's last page, and the elastic band is stretched to rest diagonally over a corner of any given page of the book. The elastic band serves both to mark the page being presently read, and to press the two plates firmly against each other, tightly clenching the corner of the book's last page. When used as a paper clip, several pages are clamped between the two plates. The plates may be made of plastic sheet. They may be cut from discarded credit card, or incorporated into the plastic carrier framing SIM card.

Abstract: A method of producing a crystalline semiconductor material includes feeding particles of the semiconductor material and/or a precursor compound of the semiconductor material into a gas flow, wherein the gas flow has a sufficiently high temperature to convert the particles of the semiconductor material from a solid into a liquid and/or gaseous state and/or to thermally decompose the precursor compound, condensing out and/or separating the liquid semiconductor material from the gas flow, and converting the liquid semiconductor material to a solid state with formation of mono- or polycrystalline crystal properties.

Abstract: Present invention discloses a high-pressure vessel of large size formed with a limited size of e.g. Ni—Cr based precipitation hardenable superalloy. Vessel may have multiple zones. For instance, the high-pressure vessel may be divided into at least three regions with flow-restricting devices and the crystallization region is set higher temperature than other regions. This structure helps to reliably seal both ends of the high-pressure vessel, at the same time, may help to greatly reduce unfavorable precipitation of group III nitride at the bottom of the vessel. Invention also discloses novel procedures to grow crystals with improved purity, transparency and structural quality. Alkali metal-containing mineralizers are charged with minimum exposure to oxygen and moisture until the high-pressure vessel is filled with ammonia. Several methods to reduce oxygen contamination during the process steps are presented.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to various embodiments of an hermetically-sealed gas enclosure assembly and system that can be readily transportable and assemblable and provide for maintaining a minimum inert gas volume and maximal access to various devices and apparatuses enclosed therein. Various embodiments of an hermetically-sealed gas enclosure assembly and system of the present teachings can have a gas enclosure assembly constructed in a fashion that minimizes the internal volume of a gas enclosure assembly, and at the same time optimizes the working space to accommodate a variety of footprints of various OLED printing systems. Various embodiments of a gas enclosure assembly so constructed additionally provide ready access to the interior of a gas enclosure assembly from the exterior during processing and readily access to the interior for maintenance, while minimizing downtime.

Abstract: A dip coating system in which objects to be treated are transported by means of at least one conveyor carriage to the dipping tanks which can be filled with a treatment liquid, are dipped therein, and then withdrawn and can be conveyed away from the dipping tanks. Said conveyor carriage can be guided along a rail and comprises a drive carriage, and a securing device to which at least one object can be secured and which can be rotated about a rotational axis. A connection device joins the drive carriage to the securing device. An end of the rotational axis can be mounted on the connection device such that the rotational axis can be displaced in the vertical direction freely overhanging together with the connection device. Said connection device comprises a drive device which can rotate the rotational axis. Said rotational axis and drive device are joined by a planetary gearing.

Abstract: A flat panel display device and a method of manufacturing the same. The method of manufacturing the flat panel display device includes: forming a display on a substrate; preparing an organic layer mask comprising a first mask body, a regulator extending from the first mask body and contacting the organic layer, and a tunnel having a space between the first mask body and the regulator; forming an organic layer covering the display in a region divided by the regulator of the organic layer mask, and condensing a part of the organic layer permeating through the tunnel; preparing an inorganic layer mask; and forming an inorganic layer covering the organic layers formed in the region divided by the regulator through the inorganic layer mask and in the tunnel.

Abstract: A sheet of paper is set on a paper-supplying portion of a top surface gloss processing apparatus while its top surface is faced upward. A gloss level sensor measures gloss level of the top surface of the sheet of paper. Data of this measurement is compared with a previously set threshold value. Based on this comparison, it is determined whether or not the gloss processing has been performed on the top surface thereof. When determining that the gloss processing has been already performed, a warning message such that the gloss processing has been already performed on the top surface of the sheet, of paper is displayed on a screen. On the other hand, when determining that the gloss processing has not performed, the top surface gloss processing apparatus performs the gloss processing on the top surface thereof.