Abstract: An electrostatic chuck is formed using materials that are optically transparent to a range of frequencies, such as infrared radiation. The invention discloses several methods for achieving optical transparency. The chuck electrode can be formed having a mesh pattern designed with a specific open area percentage to provide adequate wafer clamping force while still allowing sufficient levels of infrared radiation to pass through. Alternatively, the chuck electrode can also be made from a transparent conductive film. A workpiece is disposed on one surface of the chuck, and a radiative heat source is positioned on the opposite side of the chuck. A reflector plate may be used to reflect the infrared radiation toward the chuck and the wafer. The spacing of the radiation sources and the shape of the reflector plate may be modified to focus more radiation on a particular portion of the workpiece if desired.

Abstract: A sheet heater that includes a sheet article composed of a conductive resin composition containing a conductive material and a resin, and a pair of metal plate electrodes, each of the electrodes being bonded to each of the ends of the sheet article, wherein when elements of the sheet article are detected at a portion 1 ?m depth from a surface of the metal plate electrode, a peak area ratio of silicon (Si) to metal ion (M) is 1/100 to 1, the metal ion M being most abundant of all metal ions detected at the portion, the peaks being obtained by measuring an X ray generated at the portion by applying an X ray to the portion with the scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer.

Abstract: A soldering iron includes a soldering tip which is adapted to be heated by means of a laser beam traveling at least partially along a laser path in the soldering iron. The soldering iron further includes an energy converter provided for absorbing the laser beam and coupled to the soldering tip for heating the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical heating device with at least one electrical heating resistor and at least one contacting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical heating device (1) including a heating body in which at least one electric heating element (8) is installed, the operation of said electric heating element being dependent on a control module (3) constituting the heating device, the heating body (2) including walls (5) at least partially defining a cavity (6) in which the control module (3) is accommodated, characterized in that the electrical heating element (8) and the control module (3) are suitable for being supplied with a so-called low voltage of between 80 and 600 volts, and in that an electrical insulator (17), which covers the walls (5) defining the cavity, is provided.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method for joining at least two workpieces, the method comprising the following method steps: providing and positioning the workpieces to be joined; providing at least one joining element; heating the joining element to a temperature substantially equal to its plasticizing temperature with at least one heat source; heating the workpieces at least in the region of a joint to a predetermined reaction temperature; and applying material of the joining element to the region of the joint with a relative movement taking place between the joining element and the region of the joint.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is an induction cooking device comprising at least one inductor positioned under a thermally strengthened glass plate, the composition of which glass is not of lithium aluminosilicate type, characterized in that the glass has the following characteristics: its thickness is at most 4.5 mm, the c/a ratio of the glass before strengthening is at most 3.0 after Vickers indentation under a load of 1 kg, c being the length of the radial cracks and a being the half-diagonal of the Vickers impression, the ?/(e.E.?) ratio is at least 20 K.mm?1, or even 30 K.mm?1, ? being the maximum stress generated at the core of the glass by the thermal strengthening in Pa, e being the thickness of the glass in mm, E being the Young's modulus in Pa and ? being the linear thermal expansion coefficient of the glass in K?1.

Abstract: An apparatus for heating by electromagnetic induction heating e.g., for heating silicon carbide, with a first power supply arrangement (1) having an output with two terminals (11, 12), with a second power supply arrangement (2) for providing an n-phase multi-phase AC voltage at n outputs, each output having two terminals (21, 22, 23). The phase shift between the chained voltages (U12, U21) of the n-phase multi-phase AC voltage provided at output side of second power supply arrangement is 360°/n. The n outputs of the second power supply arrangement (2) form a chain: two terminals are assigned to n-2 outputs, in two outputs of the n outputs have only one terminal (22), which is also associated with another output, whereas the other terminals (21, 23) of these two outputs are associated only with one output and wherein these terminals (21, 23) form the beginning and the end of the chain.

Abstract: This invention relates to a microwave oven lighting assembly. The lighting assembly has a LED lamp and one or more light-guiding members to collect and to condense the light of the lamp; the lighting assembly is placed outside of the microwave oven cavity, casting the light into the cavity through holes on the cavity wall. The invention requires significantly less energy consumption and provides greatly enhanced oven cavity illumination.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooking apparatus including a cooking chamber to receive materials to be cooked therein, a microwave-heating unit to radiate microwaves to the cooking chamber, a convection-heating unit to supply hot air to the cooking chamber, a grill-heating unit to supply radiant heat to the cooking chamber, a crusty plate configured to be heated by the microwaves, an input unit to receive a user fry-cooking command, and a control unit. When the user fry-cooking command is input, the control unit performs a microwave-heating stage of activating at least one of the convection-heating unit and the grill-heating unit and activating the microwave-heating unit, and performs a slim fry stage of activating the grill-heating unit and the convection-heating unit without activating the microwave-heating unit. Accordingly, the cooking apparatus achieves the fry-cooking process using the microwaves, radiant heat and convection heat without dipping the materials to be cooked in oil.

Abstract: A microwave oven includes a tray rotatably installed inside a cooking compartment, a temperature measuring apparatus comprising a driving unit configured to generate a rotation force, and a sensing unit configured to measure the temperatures of a plurality of temperature measurement points by having a temperature measurement angle changed by the rotation force of the driving unit; and a control unit configured to control the temperature measuring apparatus to measure the plurality of temperature measurement points provided at the upper side of the tray according to a predetermined temperature measurement pattern that provides a different pattern for successive rotation periods of the tray.

Abstract: A web material for forming packaging may include front and back panels in addition to side panels or gussets that are used to form a single bag or packaging structure. The panels may be arranged on a web material in an efficient manner by accurately determining the dimensions of each of the panels.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a fuel-filler housing component for mounting to a vehicle body and an insert at a terminus of the fuel filler pipe. The housing component has a central opening and at least one on-center vertical plumb feature. The insert is mounted to the fuel filler pipe so that it is disposed in the central opening. The insert includes an annular mouth with a hole for receiving a fuel transfer nozzle, wherein the annular mouth includes a drain slot for draining liquid away from the hole. The drain slot is substantially aligned with the on-center vertical plumb feature and has a teardrop profile substantially free of visible straight lines pointing toward the on-center vertical plumb feature. Thus, any small misalignment of the insert remains relatively undetectable since visual cues are minimized.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a collapsible food container. The container includes a wall portion with an outer surface having a substantially smooth shape. The wall portion is configured to bend from raised position to a collapsed position, with the food container being used to retain food in the raised position and being collapsed for storage in the collapsed position.

Abstract: A locking system for an enclosure (10) wherein the enclosure (10) includes a base (12) and a moveable cover (14). The cover (14) is moveable only when a key operated slide (70) is moved by a key (26) inserted into a key slot (24). Once the cover (14) is moved, the key (26) cannot be removed from the key slot (24) until the cover (14) is returned to the closed positioned. A moveable latch (50) holds the cover (14) to the base (12). The key operated slide (70) selectively connects and disconnects from the latch (50) to allow the cover (14) to be moved. The latch (50) cooperates with a clip (94) on the slide (70) which allows the slide (70) to return to the locked position to allow the key (26) to be removed from the key slot (24) only when the cover (14) and the latch (50) are closed. One or two latches can be provided with a corresponding number of key operated slides (70). The key (26) is rotatable to move the slide (70) from an extended and locked position to a retracted and unlocked position.

Abstract: Provided is a packaging container having a smaller environmental load compared to a container having a plastic cap/spout, capable of opening/re-closing of the container by a simple and inexpensive structure, and capable of easily pouring its content. The packaging container may include an opening and a spout provided on a top wall, wherein the spout is formed with a folded spout panel.

Abstract: A pull-tab sealing member for a container providing a foamed polymer layer positioned within the sealing member for effective heat sealing to the container together with a lower laminate below a tab capable of tearing to provide a tamper evident structure below the tab.

Abstract: A pull-tab sealing member for a container is provided combining the advantages of an insulation or foamed polymer layer for effective heat sealing together with an overall laminate structure having a higher internal strength even with the use of the foamed polymer layer. The sealing members herein are capable of withstanding higher removal forces by repositioning an internal stress point within the seal laminate structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container (1), such as a tub (5) for a cosmetic product, including: a base (10); a cover (20) which is arranged so as to be closed on the base (10); and a deformable pad (30) arranged between the base (10) and the cover (20), said pad (30) including a shell (33) and a seal (40) forming a sealed enclosure, as well as a fluid (36) contained in the shell, the pad (30) being arranged so as to apply a load onto the base (10) via the seal (40) when the cover (20) is closed on the base (10).

Abstract: A method of storing material includes placing material in a storage container and removably positioning a magnetic device in a cap. The magnetic device includes a gasket including a magnet. Moreover, the method includes removably fastening the cap to the storage container to form a storage device and magnetically attaching the cap to a metal surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a liquid container. The liquid container includes a container portion, a supply opening through which the liquid inside the container portion is supplied outside of the liquid container, and a detection member for detecting an amount of the liquid in the container portion. The container portion is partitioned into a first, second, third, and fourth chambers, which are downstream from each other in this order with respect to flow of the liquid from the container portion toward the supply opening. The fourth container chamber is inside the third container chamber, but partitioned from the third container chamber by a first sheet member. The detection member is inside the fourth container chamber. The method includes forming an injection opening in communication with the container portion at the fourth container chamber or downstream from the fourth container chamber and injecting liquid into the injection opening.

Abstract: A system for dividing a container into compartments has a divider that divides the container into compartments. The system also has a first support device configured to removably receive and support the divider in a first orientation that forms laterally adjacent compartments and a second support device configured to removably receive and support the divider in a second orientation that forms vertically adjacent compartments. The divider is received by either the first or second support device.

Abstract: A warm bore cylinder assembly having an outer wall, an inner wall, and a plurality of braces is provided. The outer wall is configured to define an inner exterior portion of a cryostat assembly. The outer wall is generally cylindrical, is made of a conductive material, and has an outer wall thickness. The inner wall is disposed radially inwardly of the outer wall. The inner wall is generally cylindrical, is made of a conductive material, and has an inner wall thickness. The braces extend along an axial direction defined by the outer wall and the inner wall. The plurality of braces are interposed between and join the outer wall and inner wall. The plurality of braces define openings disposed between adjacent braces.

Abstract: A tank cover attachment structure of a straddle type vehicle that can easily and precisely attach a tank cover, which covers the area ranging from the side of a fuel tank to the side of the upper portion of an engine, on the vehicle body side with the highly strong and simple structure. Tank supporting brackets connect left and right front edge portions of a fuel tank to a support rod on the vehicle body side. Engaging portions, which extend outside in the width direction of the vehicle relative to connecting portions with the fuel tank, are integrally provided to the tank supporting brackets. Tank covers are joined to the engaging portions.

Abstract: A flexible fluid storage tank and method for assembling, with specific emphasis on a system that may be field assembled with little or no tools, while preserving the flexibility of being tailored in size, shape and configuration to the user's needs with minimal customization and disassembly capabilities.

Abstract: A non-stick cookware has a base and a non-stick net layer. The non-stick net layer is formed on a top surface of the base and has multiple non-stick elements. Each non-stick element has an enclosing wall and a recess enclosed by the enclosing wall. Each enclosing wall has multiple top edges, multiple bottom edges, multiple outer arc corners and multiple inner arc corners. The outer arc corners are respectively formed in the top edges. The inner arc corners are respectively formed in the top edges. The outer arc corners and the inner arc corners can provide multiple cambered surfaces.

Abstract: A controlled emptying kitchen saucepan, characterized in that said saucepan comprises a saucepan body having a peripheral wall and a top rim for housing a cover therein, said saucepan body including a perforated bottom and an inner double-bottom which can be raised with respect to said perforated bottom to allow water to be discharged, said saucepan including moreover a bistable driving mechanism for driving said double-bottom which is supported by a perforated grid, said grid also operating for holding the cooked food article as water is discharged, said cover including a cover knob the shape of which is functionally correlated to the double-bottom driving mechanism and forming a saucepan bearing base as water is discharged therefrom, said cover comprising three or more supporting elements made of a deformable material for stabilizing the saucepan as water is discharged therefrom.

Abstract: A pressure vessel for receiving at least one fluid medium has a first shell (1) and a second shell (3) at least partially encompassing the first shell (1). The first shell (1) has, at least at one of its ends, a collar portion (5) having a securing element (15) that forms an opening (13) for supplying and discharging the medium. A support element (19) in the form of a split ring surrounds the opening (13), is provided inside the container and has a contact surface (39) adapted to the curved shape of the first shell (1) inner side attached to the collar portion (5). The contact surface is able to be pressed onto the first shell inner side attached to the collar portion (5). The contact surface is able to be pressed onto the first shell (1) using a pressing device (43, 45).

Abstract: An insulated beverage container wrap is provided. It has a typically cylindrical body having an upper perimeter defining a substantially opened top, side walls, and a bottom wall defining a substantially closed bottom. A lid having a lower perimeter defining a substantially open bottom, a top wall defining a substantially closed top, and side walls is provided. A hinge connects side walls adjacent the lid of the lower perimeter and the body upper perimeter for allowing the lid to move between a substantially open position allowing access to a beverage contained within the body and a substantially covered position.

Abstract: A container including a base container having a side wall that extends about a longitudinal axis to define an internal volume and an overwrap positioned over the side wall, the overwrap including a first zone circumferentially extending about the base container, the first zone including a first pattern of bosses, and a second zone circumferentially extending about the base container, the second zone including a second pattern of bosses, the second pattern of bosses being different than the first pattern of bosses.

Abstract: Two-state automatically deploying container insulators and methods of making same are disclosed. In some embodiments, an insulated container may include a container for holding therein one or more substances in need of insulation. The insulated container may also include an insulator disposed inside the container. The insulator may be moveable between a compressed state when the container is pressurized and an expanded state when the container is de-pressurized.

Abstract: A plastic container including an upper portion, a base, a plurality of surface features, and a substantially cylindrical portion. The upper portion has a mouth defining an opening into the container. The base is movable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container. The plurality of surface features are included with the base and are configured to accommodate vacuum forces. The substantially cylindrical portion extends between the upper portion and the base.

Abstract: An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided. The end closure comprises a contoured neck feature configured for increased strength and alignment with a user's lips. The contoured neck may further comprise features increasing container buckling strength and reducing user spillage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a beverage covering screen that facilitates aeration of a beverage within a container while shielding the beverage from contaminants such as airborne insects and falling debris. The covering comprises a shoulder portion that is adapted to rest against the rim of a glass or similar container, a lower skirt portion that extends below the shoulder portion, and a central screen portion that covers the open area of the glass inside of the glass rim. The assembly rests on an open glass rim or is secured to a specifically designed glass container having complimentary threads for removable securement thereto. In an exemplary embodiment, a section of the screen includes a removable or flip-top lid for access to the glass contents without removing the screen from the rim of the beverage glass.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pair of handles of a cleaning bucket configured and/or shaped in such a way as to make the bucket extremely practical and handy, allowing it to contain/retain in the space between them the protruding handle of a cleaning implement housed in the underlying container.

Abstract: A lid is provided for covering or sealing a cup by engaging a rim flange of the cup. The lid includes a top portion and an annular side plate which extends downwardly from periphery of the top portion. The plate is formed with a hole. An engagement plate is disposed on the side plate. A bottom edge of the engagement plate is connected to the plate. A top edge of the engagement plate stretches upwardly along the hole, so that the engagement plate is located in the hole. The plates are flexible. As such, the engagement plate can be pressed and bent inwardly when the lid covers a cup. The engagement plate would then engage with the rim flange of the cup so as to enhance engagement of the lid and the cup.

Abstract: A cover apparatus for an electronic device is provided. The cover apparatus includes a cover configured to be pivotably coupled to a body of the electronic device to open or close a portion of the body, and an elastic member, one end of which is supported by the cover, and the other end of which is supported by the body. The elastic member provides a driving force to pivot the cover in a direction for opening the portion of the body, and the cover includes a seating portion configured to fix the one end of the elastic member.

Abstract: A product dispensing system having a frame with a front end and a rear end, and including an upper support deck extending between the front end and the rear end, a lower support deck positioned below the upper support deck, the lower support deck extending between the front end and the rear end and defining a product display area, a guide extending from proximate the upper support deck to proximate the lower support deck, and a stop positioned proximate the product display area.

Abstract: Systems and methods secure, store and/or dispense one or more retail items, and have at least one shelf and at least one product holder having a front portion, a back portion, a pusher paddle, at least one product stop ramp, and a level actuator. The systems and methods have a hinged front panel hinged, a blocker panel locatable in an engaged position or in an unengaged position, and at least one linkage connecting the front panel and the blocker panel, wherein the at least one portion of the level actuator is movable within the opening formed in the front panel to lift the associated forks above the stop ramp of the at least one product holder.

Abstract: A dispensing system including a main body having a closed end and a dispensing slot through the main body. A hollow center support extends from the closed end such that a receiving chamber is defined between the center support and the main body. A cover member is configured to selectively engage the main body between an opened position wherein the receiving chamber is accessible and a closed position wherein the receiving chamber is substantially sealed, wherein in the closed position, a continuous passageway extends through the cover member, the center support and the end wall. A roll of individual flushable moist towelettes interconnected to one another at perforations and rolled about a central axis and defining a central through passage are positioned within the receiving chamber with the center support extending through the central through passage and a first of the towelettes extending at least partially through the dispensing slot.

Abstract: An anti-septic dispensing device allows items, such as gloves, to be reliably removed one at a time from a container while limiting the risk for contamination of the items and/or transmission of infectious agents to the items during removal. The device has a plurality of panels that define a space for receiving one or more containers. One panel contains an aperture aligned with an opening in the container received in the space. A flexible sheet is arranged surrounding the aperture in the one panel. The flexible sheet includes a passage that provides reach-in access to the items. The anti-septic dispensing device includes an antimicrobial component on the flexible sheet and/or the panels. The antimicrobial component limits the potential for transmission of infections agents during the item removal process.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a rack, and a temperature control system. The rack includes a rear plate. The temperature control system is secured to the rack and includes an evaporator. The evaporator includes an installation box, a plurality of fins, and a fan. The plurality of fins is secured to the installation box. The fan is secured to the installation box and inclined to the plurality of fins, and an acute angle is defined between an air outlet of fan and the rear plate.

Abstract: A Self-Service Terminal (SST) and a method of selectively dispensing or depositing items of media are disclosed. The SST includes a fascia panel comprising a panel portion having a circular arc-shaped cross-section and at least one panel aperture. The SST also includes at least one media transfer device comprising an outer body portion having a circular arc-shaped cross-section, proximate to and spaced apart from the panel portion, and at least one body aperture. The body portion is rotatable with respect to the curved panel portion to selectively reveal the body aperture through the panel aperture.

Abstract: An adjusting apparatus includes a driver, a drive shaft attached to the driver, an adjusting wheel, and a clipping member. The clipping member is engaged with the adjusting wheel. The adjusting wheel and the clipping member are configured to clamp a release member together. The adjusting wheel relative to the drive shaft has a first position and a second position. When the adjusting wheel is in the first position, the adjusting wheel is engaged with the drive shaft. The drive shaft with the clipping member and the release member are rotated by the driver together. When the adjusting wheel is in the second position, the adjusting wheel disengages from the drive shaft and is rotatable relative to the drive shaft rotating the release member. The release member is configured to push out merchandise.

Abstract: An automatic vending machine includes a base, a support rail, and a locking member. The base defines a mounting hole. The support rail includes a support plate, a positioning piece and a mounting assembly extending from two opposite ends of the support plate. The locking member is secured to the base. The support plate is adapted for placing merchandise. The positioning piece defines a positioning slot. The mounting assembly is supported by the base and includes an elastically deformable resilient piece and a protrusion protruding from the elastically deformable resilient piece. The protrusion is engaged in the mounting hole. The locking member is engaged in the positioning slot.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a frame and a dispensing assembly. The frame includes a first rigid coil and a second rigid coil which rotate to dispense goods. The dispensing assembly includes a dispensing, a first mounting member, and a second mounting member. Each of the first and second mounting members is rotatably secured to the frame and each supports a rigid coil of opposite helical twist. The dispensing member can rotate clockwise and anticlockwise. When the dispensing member is rotated clockwise, a pawl and ratchet arrangement on the first mounting member engages to rotate dispensing the first rigid coil, whilst an opposing pawl and ratchet arrangement on the second mounting member simply rides over the teeth of the second mounting member and causes no rotation. When the dispensing member is rotated anticlockwise, the roles are reversed dispensing.

Abstract: A vending machine has a base, a securing member, and a rail for supporting merchandise as a motor-driven coil rotates to push out merchandise. The rail is supported at the motor-driven end of the coil by a single screw from which the rail can be simply lifted and pulled away, and supported at the other end of the coil by a spring-loaded clip, enabling rapid assembly and disassembly of the rail without demounting any other component of the vending machine.

Abstract: A goods driving mechanism for a vending machine includes a driver, an angle adjuster, and a release member. The angle adjuster is detachably secured to the driver and defines a plurality of diametrically-opposed through holes. A tip end of the release member extends through any diametrically-opposed pair of though holes thereby mounting the tip end of the release member to the angle adjuster. The release member is rotatable about its central axis to move goods in a direction along the central axis of the release member driven by the driver, and the starting angle of the release member can be adjusted very easily, to ensure effective delivery of any goods selected by a customer.

Abstract: A goods delivery assembly for a vending machine includes a rotatable shaft, a shell movably mounted on the shaft, and a transmitting member mounted in the shell. A hard coil is mounted on the shell. The transmitting member is engaged with the rotatable shaft. The shaft rotates in a first direction to rotate the shell for the delivery of goods and, to allow for wear and the accumulation of errors in the starting position, configured to rotate in a second direction with respect to the shell to cancel the effects of wear and any accumulated positioning errors.

Abstract: A vending machine has a base, a helical pushing member secured to the first side panel, and a loading member. The loading member is installed within the coils of the helical pushing member and includes a strip on which goods are supported. A positioning tab and a resilient securing structure extend from the loading member. The resilient securing structure includes an engaging portion which engages in a lower opening. A handle portion is operable to disengage the engaging tab from the lower opening enabling easy and fast mounting and dismounting of the loading member of the vending machine.