Abstract: A cooking apparatus including a filter which may efficiently collect gas and smoke generated in a pyro-cleaning process, and a method of controlling the same. The cooking apparatus includes a main body having a cooking chamber formed therein, a vent unit configured to discharge gas in the cooking chamber to the outside of the main body, and a filter installed in at least one of the cooking chamber and the vent unit to collect gas or smoke generated in the cooking chamber. The filter includes a metal sheet.

Abstract: A steam generator is provided. The steam generator may include a steam chamber, a steam heater to supply heat into the steam chamber, a water supply, through which water to generate steam may be supplied into the steam chamber, one or more interference members disposed in the steam chamber to interfere with a flow of the water introduced through the water supply, and at least one discharge to discharge the steam generated in the steam chamber. The one or more interference members may be disposed under the at least one discharge and above the water supply.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate thermal treatment apparatus enables excellent heating control in suppressing influence of mutual induction between induction heating coils even when the induction heating coils are arranged in the vertical direction while providing horizontal magnetic flux to susceptors. The apparatus indirectly heats wafers mounted on horizontally-arranged susceptors including induction heating coils to form alternate-current magnetic flux in a direction parallel to a mount face of the susceptor. The wafer are arranged at an outer circumferential side of the susceptor. The induction heating coils are structured with at least one main heating coil and subordinate heating coils electromagnetically coupled with the main heating coil.

Abstract: A microwave heating apparatus includes a processing chamber for accommodating a target, a support device for supporting the target in the processing chamber and a microwave introducing device for generating microwaves to introduce them into the processing chamber. The processing chamber further includes a top wall having a plurality of microwave introduction ports to introduce the microwaves generated in the microwave introducing device into the processing chamber. Each of the microwave introduction ports has a rectangular shape having long sides and short sides parallel to inner wall surfaces of four sidewalls of the processing chamber, and the support device includes a support member to support the target and a rotating mechanism for rotating the supported target.

Abstract: The packaging comprises a plurality of wall panels (11-16) forming a box-shaped container (10) configured to contain a filled dough-based cone-shaped product (P). Said wall panels (11-16) comprise a substrate made of a microwave inert material and a plurality of shielding patches (30-38) made of a microwave shielding material arranged on selected inner areas thereof. The shielding patches (30-38) comprise a first set of shielding patches (30-34) located around a lower cone tip region (P1) of said filled dough-based cone-shaped product (P) and configured to shield said lower cone tip region (P1), and a second set of shielding patches (35-38) located around an upper cone rim region (P2) of the filled dough-based cone-shaped product (P) and configured to shield said upper cone rim region (P2) and enhance the heating of an exposed central top region (P3) of a filling of the filled dough-based cone-shaped product (P).

Abstract: A microwave heating system comprises a bowl, dome and rotor device. The dome is fit to the bowl. The bowl and dome form a volume. The bowl is connected to a microwave source such that a microwave field is supplied to the volume. The microwave field is attenuated in a region between the rotor device and the dome compared to a region between the bowl and the rotor device. The rotor device is rotatably supported by the bowl and supports a reaction vessel. The rotor device includes a base plate with a through-hole and a tubular member that receives the reaction vessel. The base plate and tubular member are metal. The rotor device is coupled to the base plate so that a longitudinal axis of the tubular member passes through the through-hole.

Abstract: The portable bottle system includes a vessel sleeve, a chamber assembly, a shell attachment, and an adapter. The vessel sleeve has a top rim and a bottom rim with external threads. The external threads sealingly engage threads on the brim of the chamber assembly. A cartridge or wedge section is loaded into the chamber assembly to deliver additives to dissolve into the liquid in the system. The chamber assembly also has a capped end to define an interior volume, so that a cup is formed. The shell attachment has an upper rim and a lower rim. The lower rim stacks on top of the top rim of the vessel sleeve, forming a water tight seal and the bottle shape of the shell attachment and the vessel sleeve. The adapter removably attaches the shell attachment to release or to receive liquids. The adapter may have a nipple, straw, or inlet hole.

Abstract: The current invention comprises fractionally proportioned, nesting containers with a banded, carrying element. Said containers hold liquids, such as carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, teas, water, etc., in addition to non-liquid goods, ranging from dry recipe ingredients to personal hygiene products. The individual bottles can be manufactured out of glass, metals, alloys and various plastics and sizes of the individual bottles, in the nested unit, are not limited. Container contents determine the fractional proportions of unit and bottle sizes therewith. Said unit accommodates the end user with prepackaged quantities of contents. The configuration of the current invention, permits the end user(s) desiring the same product, within the bottles of said unit, the option to open them separately, in order to sustain freshness of unopened portion(s), further allowing end user to exercise a level of control with regards to amount of product consumption and variety of the contents thereof.

Abstract: A fuel filler door module for installation in a motor vehicle is provided with a trough body that can be placed in a vehicle body along with a fuel filler door pivoted to the trough body. The trough body exhibits an axial through opening for accommodating a fuel filler neck, and a radially outwardly projecting fastening edge for attachment to the motor vehicle body. The fastening edge has a flexible sealing element arranged on it with a first sealing section that forms a sealing abutment against an interior side of the fuel filler door, extends in the radial direction and can be deformed in an axial direction.

Abstract: A closure device for a fluid vessel can comprise a bistable valve arrangement which includes first and second valve rim portions and a valve member engageable with either of the rim portions respectively to define an open position in which fluid can exit the vessel and a closed position in which fluid is substantially prevented from exiting the vessel The valve can be arranged to close automatically when an impulse is exerted against the valve member. This can occur for example when the vessel is knocked over and the fluid therein exerts pressure against the valve member.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an end cap device for easily identifying a pipeline system. The device is interchangeable among and between pipeline systems. The device is further advantageous in that it is designed to easily fit onto various pipeline, hose line, or pipeline termination banks. The device comprises a housing, and various attachment mechanisms for an interchangeable identification card. The housing includes a top surface, an outer lateral surface, an inner lateral surface and a bottom portion. The identification card includes matching holes to align with the various attachment mechanisms. The identification card is adaptable to visually display identification information about a pipeline system.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a self-stirring cooking pot lid, featuring a plurality of electric stirring elements.

Abstract: An ornamental cover for concealing an article includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a base member disposed at the proximal end of the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft may extend distally from an upper surface of the base member, while a lower surface of the base member defines an opening for receiving an upper portion of the article into the elongated shaft. A perimeter of the base member may be shaped to fit an opening of a container sized to receive a lower portion of the article.

Abstract: An apparatus for a portable sail container may store a sail. In an embodiment, the apparatus has a portable sail container having a body and a cap. The body and cap both have a hollow interior. In addition, the body and cap further have energy attenuating means located on the longitudinal interior ends of the body and the cap individually.

Abstract: A quick disconnect lock for a trash container. A snaplock secures on one end to a U-Bolt on the hinged lid of a trash container, and is secured at the other end to a second U-Bolt attached to the wall of the trash container.

Abstract: A device for collecting soiled objects, such as used diapers, comprising a collecting container (1) closable by a cover (2) having a cover section (6) with a tubular chamber (7) open at one end providing an inlet/outlet opening (8), said cover section (6) being movable between a first position, in which an object may be deposited from the outside through said opening (8) into said chamber (7), and a second position, in which said object may drop through said opening (8) into the collecting container (1) and a transfer bag (12) of a flexible material removably mounted within said chamber (7), said bag (12) being open at one end and having a bottom cooperating with an expel body (11d) at the opposite end, wherein the collar (12b) of the transfer bag (12) is attached to said opening (8) by a locking ring (13).

Abstract: A storage apparatus having a plurality of panels that can be placed into corresponding grooves forming a plurality of compartments having an enclosed interior volume and an open upper in which items, such as potato chip bags, can be stored therein. The interior panels may further comprise centrally located cutout holes in which an elastic cord can be inserted therethrough, which is connected to a pair of closure clips that are used to ensure the user has access to a closure clip when securing closed opened potato chips bags within the compartments. The storage apparatus is detachable, wherein each of the plurality of panels can be disconnected from one another and placed in a mesh bag for storage thereof. The plurality of panels can connect to one another via a sliding channel groove mechanism and/or a stopped dove tail or through dove tail channel groove mechanism.

Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides, L-shaped tracks, and a plurality of padded dunnage supports extending between the tracks. One type of padded dunnage support comprises end members and a tubular middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The padded dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches.

Abstract: A container comprising a metal frame for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides, L-shaped tracks, and a plurality of padded dunnage supports extending between the tracks. One type of padded dunnage support comprises end members and a tubular middle member, the end members being movable along the tracks. The padded dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches.

Abstract: A reservoir or container for a urea solution that includes an upper shell having at least one upper pillar-type structure, a lower shell having at least one lower pillar-type structure spatially arranged opposite to and connected to the at least one upper pillar-type structure to define an internal container volume to receive the urea solution, and a heater in the internal container volume to control the temperature of the urea solution. The at least one lower pillar-type structure is arranged adjacent to the heater.

Abstract: Hard anodized aluminum cookware has either a copper or stainless steel mesh embedded in the base. Copper mesh can be embedded in the bottom or base of the cookware prior to the anodizing process to enhance thermal conductivity and improved cookware's capacity to vertically spread heat. In contrast, stainless steel mesh is embedded in hard anodized aluminum cookware after anodizing, making the cookware suitable for use with the induction ranges or burner's.

Abstract: An assisted eating aid for use with an eating utensil constructed to carry food portions is disclosed as a serving vessel body having a bottom surface and an opposing upper surface with a centrally disposed food receiving region, an outermost perimeter, and a plurality of flanges projecting upwardly from the upper surface of the serving vessel body to divide the centrally disposed food receiving region from an outermost food receiving region where at least two of the flanges are spaced apart with each flange having an interior facing scoop surface and exterior facing scoop surface constructed to shove food portions pushed thereagainst onto the eating utensil.

Abstract: A cuboid pressure vessel comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and an external wall. The external wall comprises a main body including a first side wall having a first opening, and a second side wall having a second opening; a first lid secured to the first side wall so as to occlude the first opening; and a second lid secured to the second side wall so as to occlude the second opening. The bottom wall comprises a main body; and a reinforcement rib provided in an upright manner on the outer surface of the main body. The reinforcement rib is provided in an upright manner on the outer surface of an area, within the main body, which contains a central section of the main body, and which excludes four corner sections, a region adjacent to the first lid and a region adjacent to the second lid.

Abstract: Insulated containers including at least one insulating material are described herein. The containers may include structures that maximize vacuum area relative to material volume. Certain containers may be configured to minimize the area of contact between material layers within a region to be insulated in order to provide maximum thermal resistance between the contacted area and the external environment. The insulated containers may be formed from a container opening enclosed within a container cover. A cavity may be formed within the space between the container opening and the container cover. The cavity may be vacuum sealed to prevent or reduce thermal leaks from the insulated container. The insulating material may include multiple material layer separated by layer cavities. The material layers may include projections arising from a base surface thereof for preventing the material layers from contacting each other, for instance, and causing a thermal short.

Abstract: A flexible sleeve fits over the bottom of the shaving cream can to protect it from moisture. The flexible sleeve would further feature a plurality of high-friction bead structures around the rim of the bottom surface of the base, which would prevent slippage on wet surfaces.

Abstract: An insert construction or formation is attachable to a basic lid construction for outfitting a hot beverage or liquid container assembly for enabling a user to enhance heat transfer from a relatively hot assembly-contained beverage or liquid prior to consumption. The insert construction or formation provides a damming structure located in adjacency to the primary liquid outlet of the basic lid construction for selectively transferring liquid intermediate a liquid-containing compartment and at least one beverage-cooling channel made part of the damming structure. Each beverage-cooling channel or formation directs liquid therethrough and transfers heat therefrom before the liquid exits the primary liquid outlet. The primary dam structure or insert construction thereby enables the user to redirect liquid movement via the basic lid construction for delaying liquid delivery via the primary beverage outlet and transferring heat therefrom prior to liquid consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sleeve adapted to slidably receive and engage the outer sidewall of a container such as a cup, a conic object or a cylinder. The sleeve is comprised of a minimum of 40% less material currently used in the industry, by creating a cylinder from a cut, or several cuts of a flat material. The basis of the invention is that current similar objects engage in covering the complete diameter of a cup, conic object or a sleeve in order to engage the outer sidewall. The innovation comprises of using half the circumference plus 5% to 10% depending on the surface and material used—still producing the same result, while saving material.

Abstract: An object storage device and method. The apparatus may include an object housing unit, a candy housing unit, and a candy dispensing unit. The candy housing unit may contain an object inside a concave cap. The candy housing unit may contain a flanged end, a hollow sleeve, and an open end. The candy dispensing unit may include a shaft for the candy to be attached to, a rotatable base, and a candy piece support seat. The method may include placing the object inside the concave cap and attaching the concave cap to the flanged end of the candy housing unit. The candy dispensing unit may also be attached to the candy housing unit. The candy and the candy piece support seat may be stored inside the candy housing unit.

Abstract: Devices dispense medicine and dietary supplements in solid dosage form. The dimensions of the selection slots for the solid dosage forms in a device can be customized in depth by adding or subtracting spacers, and in width by adding or subtracting thickness inserts, or otherwise by employing components of suitable dimensions. Also, structures and methods for resolving jams of solid dosage forms are disclosed.

Abstract: The tower display and dispenser of shaped stacked sugars is a food and beverage apparatus that serves to provide a more elegant and functional way to store, display, and consume sugars in coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and other such items. The invention consists of an acrylic display of base, cover, and dispenser enclosing custom-molded sugars with holes in their respective centers so can be securely stacked. The base and cover provide cover for infrequent access and may be removed to allow the dispenser to stand independently for more frequent access.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system can be used with a container comprising at least one camming surface. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a housing which can accept at least a portion of the container in a fixed orientation and a track which can be engaged with the housing. In at least one embodiment, the housing can be slidably movable along the track at least between a first position and a second position. In various embodiments, the fluid dispensing system can have a tube which can be engaged with at least a portion of the container to withdraw fluid therefrom when the housing is in the second position and can also have a fluid system in fluid communication with the tube.

Abstract: An aerosol spout dispenser is disclosed for dispensing an aerosol product from an aerosol container through an aerosol valve. The aerosol spout dispenser comprises a base secured to the aerosol container with a dispensing head mounted to the base. A dispensing spout extends outwardly from the dispensing head beyond the mounting cup of the aerosol container. A depression of the dispensing head actuates the aerosol valve to dispense the aerosol product from a terminal orifice. A dispensing head retainer cooperates with a base retainer for inhibiting separation of the dispensing head from the base when a separating force is applied between the dispensing head and the base. An auxiliary latching mechanism inhibits separation of the dispensing head from the base when a separating force is applied between the dispensing spout and the base.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of dispensers and refill units having suck-back mechanisms are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit includes a container, a pump connected to the container, and an outlet passage. The outlet passage includes a first cylindrical portion and a second portion. The diameter of the second portion is larger than the diameter of the first cylindrical portion. An inline suck-back valve is located in the in the outlet passage. The inline-suck-back valve moves within the first cylindrical portion and the second portion of the outlet passage. Movement of the inline suck-back valve in a first direction while the inline suck-back valve is located within the first cylindrical portion causes fluid in the outlet passage to be drawn back into the outlet passage.

Abstract: An actuating device for a dispensing pump of a dispenser is configured to be used on a container, in an upward position of the container. The actuating device includes a pouring cup and a connecting device. The pouring cup defines an inner chamber for receiving a metered amount of a product. The connecting device includes a hollow structure extending along a longitudinal axis between at least a first end and an opposite second end. The structure is connected and supports the pouring cup. The structure defines a channel extending along the axis between an input opening and an output opening. The output opening emerges into the inner chamber whereby the channel communicates with the inner chamber. The second end includes a connecting portion configured to be connected to a hollow stem of the dispensing pump whereby the channel communicates with a dispensing cavity defined by the stem.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container provided with a vacuum pump for creamy-type cosmetics. According to the container provided with a vacuum pump for a creamy-type cosmetics of the present invention, the discharge hole of a button part is positioned so as to be biased, and a pressure display part is formed in the upper middle portion of the button part, in order to pressurize the button part and thus enable the user to accurately ascertain the pressure portion of the button part, and the contents can be uniformly discharged by simply pumping using one hand without causing the button part to incline.

Abstract: A flexible thermoformed dispensing package for a flowable material includes an integrally formed dispensing tube extending from the container portion having an internal extension defined by one or more integral thermoformed walls extending from the bottom surface of the container and terminating proximate the base when the package is in a vertical position to facilitate sipping of a beverage from the container portion; alternatively, a straw is placed in the dispensing tube to reach the base of the package. In another embodiment, at least one integrally formed internal dividing wall extends from the sealed end of the dispensing tube and intersects an interior wall to define separate dispensing chambers, where the sealed ends of each of the dispensing chambers can be independently opened along a weakened transverse parting line and separated into separate dispensing channels along a longitudinal parting line.

Abstract: Springs having various configurations include upper and lower connecting members and spring elements extending therebetween. The configurations of the springs may enable them to be formed of polymeric material such as by injection molding. Pumps for pumping fluid or adapted for other uses may include such springs and may include interfacing arrangements with the springs.

Abstract: A viscous material container that makes it unlikely that air remains in a housing when a piston is inserted from an insertion port of the housing. A first section of the housing is formed with two groove portions communicating with a first passage to discharge air in the first passage when a piston is inserted from an insertion port. The two groove portions communicate with the insertion port, and extend along a first imaginary center line.

Abstract: A closure (20, 20A) is provided for a container that has an opening to the container interior wherein contents may be stored. The closure (20, 20A) includes the following: (A) a closure body (30, 30A) defining (i) at least one pour aperture (50) that can communicate with the container opening and that can accommodate pouring out of the contents through the pour aperture (50), and (ii) at least one vent aperture (60) that can. communicate with the container opening and that can accommodate the in-venting of ambient atmosphere through the vent aperture into the container; and (B) a lid (32, 32A) for closing the closure (20, 20A). The pour aperture (50) has a curved configuration extending laterally on each side of a central axis line (A) that bisects the closure body (30), and the vent aperture (60) is further defined by a downwardly extending vent tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air inflow interruptible tube container. The air inflow interruptible tube container can prevent a corruption of contents, by installing a nozzle rising and opened by a pressure of contents inside an outlet part to allow the nozzle to be opened only when the contents are discharged, maintaining a closed state of an outlet hole of the nozzle unless the contents are discharged even when a cap is opened, and thus preventing air from flowing into a tube body through the outlet hole.

Abstract: Provided is a nozzle mounting structure of a component container by which a nozzle configured to rotate between a first position and a second position may be mounted to a housing without the need for a high processing precision and a high assembly precision. A pair of shaft portions support a body with the nozzle unitarily formed therewith. The nozzle rotates between the first position and the second position. A curved convex surface provided on the body is pressed against a curved concave surface provided on a first bottom wall portion of a housing by a pressing force imparted from a support portion.

Abstract: The brim shaper device, a headwear accessory has binding tabs at each end, compression fitting the side edges of a cap bill and imparting a desired flat shape to the cap bill. Indicia may be placed on a top surface of the brim shaper device which covers the cap bill, The unitary shaped body of the invention is comprised of a lightweight, compact, cost-effective rigid material which also provides for enhanced portability of headwear while not in use.

Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

Abstract: A drop-prevention pouch for a cordless power tool has a battery pack that defines a battery pack perimeter. The drop-prevention pouch includes a pouch floor and a pouch sidewall extending transversely from the pouch floor and having a sidewall rim portion defining a pouch opening. The pouch floor and the pouch sidewall define a chamber sized to receive the battery pack when the battery back is attached to the cordless power tool. A flexible conduit extends along the sidewall rim portion. A drawstring extends through the flexible conduit and is capable of restricting the pouch opening to be smaller than the battery pack perimeter, thereby preventing the drop-prevention pouch from being removed from the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is a magazine holder for a firearm. The magazine holder includes a front segment, a middle segment, and a rear segment, wherein the segments are connected to form a unitary structure. The front segment and the rear segment are folded upwards to wrap around a forearm of a user. The middle segment is folded downward to create a slot to hold a magazine therebetween. The magazine holder mounts to the forearm of the user by means of a front and a rear adjustable strap, wherein the front adjustable strap is connected to the front segment and can wrap around the wrist of the user. The rear adjustment strap is connected to the rear segment and can wrap around the forearm of the user near the elbow. In one embodiment, the front adjustable strap may comprise hook and loop fasteners and the rear adjustable strap may comprise release buckles.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) includes a back plate defining a plurality of apertures therein that are arranged in two columns extending down opposing side edges of the back plate. The apertures are sized and spaced to receive mounting straps that are configured to interface with webbing straps of a carrying jacket to fasten the back plate to the jacket. The mounting assembly also includes a tank securing strap with a quick release mechanism that is fastened to the back plate. The tank securing strap is configured to engage a supply tank to releasably fasten the tank to the back plate. The mounting assembly further includes a valve retaining mount disposed on the plate. The valve retaining mount is configured to releasably secure an air supply valve to the back plate for engagement with the supply tank.

Abstract: The present invention is a holster clip that allows conversion of most generic holsters into a concealable holster which allows a wearer to tuck a shirt or jacket within the waistband of the wearer's pants. The holster clip is fashioned in an “M” shape, with longer inner walls forming a deep passage to allow space for the shirt or jacket and a structure to form a pant clip between a first outer wall and a first inner wall. An alternate embodiment forms the clip from two pivoting or non-pivoting halves to allow for canting and color coordination for further camouflage of the holster.

Abstract: Bicycle carriers and corresponding methods for loading bicycles and/or other wheeled vehicles onto such carriers are provided. In one embodiment, a bicycle carrier includes a support member (e.g., vertical or generally vertical support member), a hitch member, an elongate upper member, and an elongate lower member. The elongate upper member has an elongate body and a free distal end configured for receipt, serially one after another, of a plurality of wheels of a corresponding plurality of bicycles. For each bicycle, adjacent spokes of a bicycle wheel are positioned about the free distal end of the elongate member and the bicycle is moved backward along the elongate body towards the support member. The elongate body is configured to support the weight of the bicycles via contact with the rims of the bicycle wheels. The carrier is configured such that the bicycles hang generally vertically from the elongate body.

Abstract: An automobile board carrier, or detachable car rack system for kayaks, surfboards, stand up padding (SUP) and other paddling equipment may be made of a lightweight metal or plastic frame with other materials to protect ear finishes while providing safe and easy attachment, detachment, and car storage. The car rack system may be adjusted according to dimensions of a vehicle and the paddling equipment. The system may include a first assembly having a first suction cup and a second assembly having a second suction cup. A strap is included to further secure the apparatus and paddling equipment to a vehicle.