Abstract: In order to increase the operable range of a DC plasma torch in an abatement apparatus, the apparatus comprises a power control configured for controlling the power of the plasma torch by selective control of the plasma source gas flow regulator

Abstract: A superalloy component, such as gas turbine blade or vane, is structurally welded by placing the component in an isolation chamber. Inert gas is introduced into the chamber. The substrate is welded in the chamber, creating a weld zone. Pressure is applied directly on the weld zone that is greater than atmospheric pressure. Application of such pressure increases the weld zone ductility and reduces likelihood of solidification cracking and strain age cracking, compared to weld zones formed at atmospheric pressure. In some embodiments an isostatic pressure chamber is used to apply isostatic pressure on the weld zone. In other embodiments the welding is performed by laser welding or cladding, TIG welding electron beam welding or autogenous welding.

Abstract: A metal cladding process utilizing a feed material (66) formed as a hollow sheath (68) containing a powdered core (70) including powdered metal and powdered flux material. The powdered metal and flux may have overlapping mesh size ranges. The sheath may be an extrudable subset of elements of a desired superalloy cladding material, with the powdered metal and powdered flux materials complementing the sheath to form the desired superalloy material when melted. The powdered metal may include an excess of titanium to compensate for a reaction of titanium with oxygen or carbon dioxide in a shielding gas. Heat for melting may be provided by an energy beam (64) or by utilizing the feed material as an electrode in a cold metal arc welding torch (54).

Abstract: A stage unit may include a frame, a first guide device, a stage, a second guide device and a pad. The first guide device may be arranged over an upper surface of the frame and configured to guide the stage in a first direction. T he stage may be movably connected to the first guide device. The second guide device may be arranged over an upper surface of the stage and configured to guide the pad in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The pad may be movably connected to the second guide device and configured to support a substrate. Therefore, the substrate may be supported by and uniformly floated by the frame, the stage and the pad.

Abstract: A pulse-operated laser emitting device for cutting a sapphire substrate includes a picoseconds laser for emitting a laser beam and a collimator lens positioned in a path of the laser beam and which cuts the sapphire substrate cleanly so as not to require any grinding or polishing processes afterwards.

Abstract: The invention relates to a marking apparatus for marking an object with laser light, which apparatus comprises at least one gas laser for emitting at least one laser beam for marking the object. The at least one gas laser comprises a plurality of resonator tubes (12) for receiving a laser gas, a plurality of heat dissipaters (20) for dissipating heat from the resonator tubes (12) is provided, each resonator tube (12) is thermally connected to one of the heat dissipaters (20), and each heat dissipater (20) comprises microchannels for receiving a cooling fluid.

Abstract: A light concentrator or distributor is provided, which includes a plurality of light conducting cells that are lined up in a transparent light conducting body. The light conducting cells are defined by boundary faces, which are produced within the light conducting body using laser radiation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming apertures in microfeature workpieces are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes directing a laser beam toward a microfeature workpiece to form an aperture and sensing the laser beam pass through the microfeature workpiece in real time. The method can further include determining a number of pulses of the laser beam and/or an elapsed time to form the aperture and controlling the laser beam based on the determined number of pulses and/or the determined elapsed time to form a second aperture in the microfeature workpiece.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for treating a substrate. The substrate is positioned on a support in a thermal treatment chamber. Electromagnetic radiation is directed toward the substrate to anneal a portion of the substrate. Other electromagnetic radiation is directed toward the substrate to preheat a portion of the substrate. The preheating reduces thermal stresses at the boundary between the preheat region and the anneal region. Any number of anneal and preheat regions are contemplated, with varying shapes and temperature profiles, as needed for specific embodiments. Any convenient source of electromagnetic radiation may be used, such as lasers, heat lamps, white light lamps, or flash lamps.

Abstract: A laser machining device includes a stationary platform configured for carrying a workpiece, a movable platform opposite to the stationary platform, a laser machining unit and a distance measuring unit both fixed on the movable platform. The laser machining unit machines micro-structures on the workpiece. The distance measuring unit measures a distance between the movable platform and the workpiece, and adjusts the movable platform to make sure a laser beam emitted by the laser machining unit is focused on the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for material processing with a laser beam, in particular laser welding. It is comprised of a machine guided protective housing with an outlet opening surrounding the laser beam that is pointed at the material during processing. To create a machine for laser beam welding which ensures improved operator and personal safety without completely enclosing the machine, it is suggested that the protective housing contains at least one sensor which measures certain chemical or physical properties. The sensor is connected to the machines control unit which compares the current values with reference values for a measure and, depending on current/reference value comparison, interrupts the laser beam or prevents laser beam activation. In addition a method and arrangement for improved operator and personal safety for operation of such a machine is presented.

Abstract: A portable IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) of high reliability, compact size, and low cost includes a main circuit to which a control circuit and an auxiliary power supply circuit are connected. The main circuit includes, in sequence, an input rectifier filter circuit, an inverter circuit, a high-frequency primary transformer, and a secondary output rectifier circuit. The control circuit includes a PWM regulation circuit, an IGBT driving circuit, a current feedback circuit, and a current setup circuit. The inverter circuit includes a full-bridge hard switching structure, which has IGBTs constituting bridge arms that are sequentially conducted, so that their alternating conduction converts direct current into high frequency square wave alternating current, which flows through the high-frequency primary transformer and is then subjected to rectification to supply an output of low voltage direct current.

Abstract: A method includes receiving data corresponding to a voltage level over time and a current level over time. The method also includes determining a first ratio corresponding to a voltage ramp percent or a voltage falling edge percent with respect to a peak in the voltage level and determining a second ratio corresponding to a current ramp ratio or a current falling edge ratio with respect to a peak in the current level. The method further includes determining, based on a comparison between the first ratio and the second ratio, whether to increment, decrement, or maintain an inductance compensation estimation value corresponding to an estimated inductance present in one or more secondary components associated with the welding operation.

Abstract: A power supply is provided. The power supply in one form includes a rectifier circuit, a capacitor and an RC circuit. The rectifier circuit is configured to receive a three phase AC signal. The rectifier circuit has a positive output connected to a positive node and a negative output connected to a negative node. The capacitor is connected in parallel with the rectifier circuit between the positive node and the negative node. The RC circuit includes a resistor and capacitor connected in electrical series connection where the resistor and capacitor are connected between the positive node and the negative node in parallel with the first capacitor and the rectifier circuit.

Abstract: A component extraction system is designed to remove smoke and airborne components, such as particulate, from a metal working or other application. The system may be compatible with a cart-type base unit or may be incorporated into a fixed or semi-fixed installation that uses a nozzle disposed on a carriage to remove workspace air (e.g., containing smoke and airborne components) away from the metal working application. The carriage may travel along a guide rail disposed adjacent to the metal working application in order to place the nozzle near the source of the metal working components. Further, the carriage may include a positioning system, utilizing sensors, to automatically adjust the location of the nozzle proximate the airborne component source.

Abstract: A welding system and cored welding electrode composition is disclosed for performing a short arc welding process between an advancing wire electrode and a workpiece. The system comprises a power source with a controller for creating a current pulse introducing energy into the electrode to melt the end of the electrode and a low current quiescent metal transfer section following the end of the melting pulse during which the melted electrode short circuits against the workpiece; a timer to measure the actual time between the end of the pulse and the short circuit; a device for setting a desired time from the pulse to the short circuit; a circuit to create a corrective signal based upon the difference between the actual time and the desired time; and, a circuit responsive to the corrective signal to control a given parameter of the current pulse.

Abstract: A box heater system to be mounted in a box in which material is receivable for discharge therefrom. The box heater system includes a heat-generating assembly having a body including one or more channels formed therein, and one or more heating elements at least partially positioned in the channel(s), for generating heat and transferring the heat to at least part of the body. The body is movable relative to the heating element, and the heating element is movable relative to the body. The heat transferred to the body is at least partially transferable to the material received in the box.

Abstract: A lip assembly of a turbojet engine nacelle is equipped with at least one electric de-icing system. The lip assembly includes at least one electric heating member, electrically powered through at least one power conductor. Each power-supply conductor is associated with a neutral conductor or “ground” arranged in a regrouped manner adjacent to a corresponding power-supply conductor.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive force expressing unit including: a thermal head including heater elements arranged along a width direction of a label, the thermal head being configured to heat the label, from an adhesive layer side to form openings in a function layer by the heater elements; and a controller for applying heat energy to the heater elements individually to control heat generation thereof, the controller being configured to control the application of heat energy to the heater elements so that opening lines in each of which the openings are arranged in the width direction of the label are formed in the conveyance direction and to control the application of heat energy so that adjacent at least two of the heater elements generate heat at the same time to form an opening group in which the openings are connected together in the width direction.

Abstract: A far infrared heat emitting device includes a pad for positioning over or around a body part of a user such as a waist, leg, arm, or back. The user may be a human or an animal such as a pet. The device can include straps to form a strap sized to fit around the waist of a human user. The strap includes a pad, a plurality of far infrared heat conducting elements, a charging inlet, a heating device, and a fastener for securing the strap to the human user. The device may be secured around the waist of the human user to provide relief from lower back pain. Alternatively, the device may be used in or on furniture. The device may produce an aura of negative ions. The device may minimize the presence of at least some electromagnetic frequencies.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive force expressing unit including: a conveyance unit for conveying a pressure-sensitive adhesive label in a predetermined direction; a thermal head including a plurality of heat generating elements arranged along a direction substantially orthogonal to the predetermined direction, the thermal head being configured to heat the pressure-sensitive adhesive label from a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer side to form a bore in a non-pressure-sensitive-adhesive function layer and expose the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a control unit for energizing the plurality of heat generating elements individually to control the plurality of heat generating elements to generate heat, the control unit being configured to control the plurality of heat generating elements to generate heat by providing an intermittent energization period of intermittently energizing the plurality of heat generating elements in a heat generating period of one cycle of forming bores for one row in the non-pressu

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide apparatus and method for cooling a substrate support in a uniform manner. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cooling assembly for a substrate support. The cooling assembly includes a cooling base having a first side for contacting the substrate support and providing cooling to the substrate support, a diffuser disposed on a second side of the cooling base, wherein the diffuser defines a plurality of cooling paths for delivering a cooling fluid towards the cooling base in a parallel manner, and an inlet/outlet plate disposed under the diffuser, wherein the inlet/outlet plate is provides an interface between the diffuser and an inlet and outlet of a cooling fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electric heating device capable of uniformly applying an electric current to a workpiece without causing abrasion of electrodes. An electric heating device includes a pair of electrodes for applying an electric current to a workpiece, and a pair of clamps for fixing the workpiece. The electrode extends along the surface of the workpiece in a direction perpendicular to an electric current direction while maintaining a constant length in the electric current direction, and sandwiches the workpiece therein. The clamp is arranged in the vicinity of the electrode, and sandwiches a part of the workpiece other than a part to be heated therein. A pressure at which the clamp sandwiches the workpiece therein is higher than a pressure at which the electrode sandwiches the workpiece therein.

Abstract: Provided is a kitchenware item comprising a pot comprising a metal substrate (31), and a power supply source (7) connected to a heating electrical resistance (9) with which the pot is provided. The electrical resistance is arranged in the region of the side wall (300) of the pot: either outside the metal substrate, or embedded in said substrate, within either a moulded electroconductive metal material or a plurality of electroconductive metal layers that are interconnected, without adhesive, by deformation and/or physicochemical metal connection.

Abstract: A container that experiences vibrations when transported allows an inner container which defines a chamber holding a substance to move relative to an outer shell under the influence of vibrations. An energy generator such as a magnet and a corresponding coil or a piezoelectric generator that does not move with the inner container is juxtaposed with the inner container to cause an electrical current to be introduced in the inner container when the inner container moves relative to the magnet. The electrical current is dissipated as heat to transfer heat into the substance in the chamber.

Abstract: A panel can have a plurality of grooves. An insert can be installed into one or more of the grooves. The inserts can have one or more mating elements that protrude from the side of the insert. The one or more mating elements can be sized and positioned to help secure the insert within a groove.

Abstract: Breather valve assemblies featuring resilient, deformable members that buckle when a pressure-moveable member is actuated by pressure, such as when a sealed container is exposed to changes in atmospheric pressure. One way and two way breather valves allow air flow in either one or two desired directions according to resilient, deformable member and pressure movable member of each respective direction.

Abstract: A flexible plastic packaging box includes a lid and a box body having an opening at one end. The lid includes a lid body and an annular ring surrounding a periphery of the lid body. The box body is provided with an outer flange at a rim thereof adjacent to the opening surrounding an outer wall of the box body. The annular ring may be engaged with the outer flange such that the lid is detachably attached to the box body and seals the opening of the box body. The annular ring surrounding the periphery of the lid body forms a latching groove surrounding the lid body, the annular ring is capable of engaging the outer flange, and because of the elasticity of the flexible plastic, the lid is more reliably fixed on the box body and seals the opening of the box body.

Abstract: A stopping device, comprising a stopper and a plastic cap to cover a container's neck with the stopper in the neck, the cap comprising a cover and a ring surrounding the stopper and the neck when mounted onto the neck, the ring and cover being produced as a single component connected by at least one part breakable by a force parallel to a central axis of the ring directed towards the stopper, the cover having an element resting against the stopper, the breakable part having bridges extending between an outer radial edge of the cover and an inner radial edge of the ring, and a channel in an arc of a circle defined between two adjacent bridges, the length of the cover's outer radial edge and the length of the rings inner radial edge, the channel having radial width smaller than 0.3 mm and axial height more than 0.15 mm.

Abstract: A conventional pop-up latch mechanism to which a second rotating tongue that will disengage the main latch is used in combination. This tongue is moved in place by pressing on the lid a similar way as to close it. It allows for the design team to have a much wider freedom of designing the closure, without the need to have an area dedicated for the pop-up activation device, reducing mold complexity and cost at the same time. The lid is open by a very simple push down motion. It also requires the user to reach a certain amount of force to open it avoiding accidental opening in case the closure fall on the ground. A slightly recessed lid leads the user to push on the lid.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a foot operated latch and linkage means permitting hands-free access to a waste or recycling container. The latch includes a kick plate which is interlocked with a foot pedal whereby displacement of the kick plate permits release of the foot pedal to move from a latched position to an unlatched position, which pedal movement engages a linkage which opens a user access door in the container.

Abstract: A sealed dispensing port in a wall of a container or package, the wall including an outer sheet having a formed aperture there through, and an inner comprising a seal portion registered with the aperture, and a release cover that includes a seal portion over the aperture that irreleasably attaches through the aperture to the seal portion of the inner sheet to form a seal. When the release cover is pulled from over the aperture, the seal is removed to form a dispensing port.

Abstract: A tamper evident container includes a first container portion, a second container portion, and a tamper evident closure. The tamper evident closure includes a first snap connected to the first container portion, a second snap connected to the second container portion, a tear strip connected to the second snap, and a third snap connected to the tear strip. In a closed position, the first snap is placed in a cavity in the second snap, the third snap is placed in a cavity in the first snap, and the tear strip faces outward from the taper evident container. The container is opened by removing the tear strip and then separating the first snap from the second snap.

Abstract: A tabbed seal as well as a method of manufacture is provided for sealing containers such as bottles, jars and the like. The tabbed seal is formed with a lower sheet-like structure having a non-foam, heat-distributing layer thereon.

Abstract: A tamper-evident container having a tamper-evident structure that indicates to a user when the container has been previously opened or otherwise tampered with. The container can include a body and a lid, where the lid is snap fit into a recess of the body. Based on the snap-fit, the lid is difficult or impossible to remove from the body without activating the tamper-evident structure. The tamper-evident structure can remain at least partially attached to the lid or body to thereby indicate to a user that the container has been opened or otherwise tampered with.

Abstract: An elastomeric containment receptacle has at least one sidewall defining a container substantially surrounding and enclosing a predetermined volume for housing a substance to be contained within the receptacle. The at least one sidewall includes a substance-contacting surface. The receptacle is reversibly transformable between a first stable conformation, wherein the substance-contacting surface faces inward, and a second stable conformation, wherein the substance-contacting surface faces outward. In other words, the receptacle is fully eversible, allowing for facile cleaning and drying of the receptacle interior. The receptacle possesses sufficient structural strength to stand without extraneous support. The eversible receptacle can be adapted to serve as a nursing bottle or other beverage receptacle. The receptacle can include a nipple or other receptacle cap, and an attachment joint for securing the cap to the elastomeric receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions (compounds) which can be used as seal material in vessel caps, even under pasteurization conditions and possibly sterilization conditions. More specifically, the invention relates to such compositions that are suitable for vessel caps that can be unscrewed, such as lug screw caps and in particular Press-on/Twist-off® caps, and that result in a reduced migration of undesirable substances.

Abstract: A lid for a drinking container in the structure of a baseball cap is disclosed. The baseball cap lid includes the normal features of a baseball cap and also includes an annular mounting portion for engaging the rim or lip of a cup, a preformed opening in one of the panels of the lid configured for receiving a straw for drinking liquid from the container, a flap and cover for covering the preformed hole, and stretchable portion on or near the annular mounting portion of the lid for securing the lid to the rim or lip of the cup.

Abstract: The invention presents a compartmented lid for conveying at least two liquids simultaneously, the compartmented lid comprising a lid, the lid further comprising a rim, a substantially flat top crowning the rim, the top further comprising an exterior surface, an interior surface, and at least one portal with an aperture; and a compartment comprising an inner wall, the compartment further comprising a basin operably attached to the interior surface of the top of the lid and at least one channel located on the inner wall of the compartment. An opening formed by the channel for dispensing a liquid or other product stored within the confines of the basin is formed when a cover is secured to the upper portion.

Abstract: A two part adhesive packaging system is provided. The packaging system includes two containers for holding a two-part adhesive. The packaging system further includes a connector having two ports for communicating with the containers. A membrane is adhered overtop the ports to prevent the two-part adhesive from draining from the containers. The membrane is configured to break upon application of a sufficient force thereon, such as by pumping or pushing the two-part adhesive from the containers.

Abstract: A device for capturing, containing, and transporting liquid from a leak. The device may include a tank that may include wheels for easy transportation. The tank may include an opening at the top with a funnel attached to direct the liquid into the tank. The device may further include an outlet connected to the bottom of the tank. A hose may connect to the outlet to direct the liquid from the tank to a different area.

Abstract: A cover for a service fluid tank arrangement having a first service fluid tank and a second service fluid tank includes a housing having a housing wall through which a first opening and a second opening extend. The first opening is configured to be connected to a service fluid inlet of the first service fluid tank and the second opening is configured to be connected to a service fluid inlet of the second service fluid tank. At least one of the first opening and the second opening has a filler neck that extends from the housing wall in at least one direction and is configured as a connector for a service fluid line.

Abstract: A container having the shape of a cylinder of a substantially horizontal symmetry axis, closed at its both ends with the bottoms comprising steps in which a body having the form of a pipe empty inside of a corrugated inner surface is manufactured so that a first set of spray nozzles arranged at various angles is introduced into a mold turning around its own axis and then an inner surface of the mold is sprayed, next a hole is cut out for an inspection manhole in the surface of the produced body, then the body is closed with the bottoms at both ends so that a bottom mold is placed at each open end of the body, a second set of spray nozzles arranged at various angles is introduced through the hole for an inspection manhole, and then an inner surface of the bottom mold is sprayed.

Abstract: A method of making a container (2, 30) having a separable inner lining (6) and outer shell (4) comprises the steps of: forming an outer shell; pre-forming a flexible lining, at least a part of the lining conforming to a complete internal shape of the shell; inserting the preformed lining into the shell so that a first part of the lining is within the shell and a second part of the lining protrudes from the opening of the shell; adhering the first part to an internal surface (8) of the shell; conforming the second part to an external surface of the shell; and attaching to the lining around said rim a sealing layer covering the opening, and the adhesion between the lining and the internal surface of the shell being such that the lining is peelable from the shell while remaining intact.

Abstract: A tip-resistant cup with handle having at least three external extended legs that prevent tip-overs. The external legs extend down to the surface the cup being placed on to provide support from three different directions. In addition, any of the legs can be used has a handle. Cups of the present invention can be stacked like other cups by simply rotating the position of the legs. The cup of the present invention can also have a curved lip to further prevent spilling when the user is drinking.

Abstract: A drain device can include a drain body, a drain nut, and a retaining member. The drain body can include at least one wall forming a cavity, where the at least one wall traverses an aperture in the enclosure, and where the drain body has a top end positioned inside the enclosure and a bottom end positioned outside the enclosure. The drain nut can be mechanically coupled to the drain body and can include a number of extending members extending substantially radially away from the top end of the drain body. Each extending member can have a distal end and a proximal end mechanically coupled to the top end of the drain body. Each extending member can have a length that is greater than a width of the proximal end. The retaining member can be mechanically coupled to the bottom end of the drain body.

Abstract: A detachable and interchangeable beverage insulation device that may contain a plurality of beverage containers. The beverage insulation device may include a first beverage insulator and at least a second beverage insulator. The plurality of beverage insulators may be substantially hollow and may contain a first and second beverage container. The first and second beverage insulators may be detachable and interchangeable to connect one to another, and to connect accessories.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a pill delivery apparatus. The method includes providing an inner core having an outer surface and providing an outer sleeve comprising an opening defined therethrough, the outer sleeve having an inner surface. Further, the method includes defining a passageway on the outer surface of the inner core such that positioning the outer sleeve over the inner core defines a delivery chute for delivering a plurality of pills between the passageway and the inner surface of the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A napkin dispensing system improving the efficiency of napkins dispensed from a Low-Fold napkin dispenser. A housing fits over a Low-Fold napkin dispenser and the slot for pulling the napkins from the Low-Fold dispenser and through the housing is shaped in such a way as to allow only one napkin at a time to be dispensed. The system's napkins are tri-folded, interleaved, two-ply, and have an approximate width of between 5.1 to 5.2 inches, and an unfolded, approximate length of between 10 to 12 inches.

Abstract: A dispenser and a stack combination. The stack is a stack of interfolded webs wherein the lines of weakness of one web are offset from the lines of weakness of another web in a longitudinal direction, and the stack including at least two webs, the webs including: a first web (1) divided into individual hygiene products by means of lines of weakness (12); and a second web (2) divided into individual hygiene products by means of lines of weakness (22); the first web and the second web being interfolded with one another so as to form a nested configuration, wherein the first web and the second web are joined, at a joint, to one another at a leading portion (4) and/or at a trailing portion (4?) of the web.