Abstract: An apparatus and method of using same for toasting wooden barrels may increase efficiency and throughput of barrel toasting. Such an apparatus may include a carousel rotatable about an axis of rotation between a plurality of positions and including a plurality of barrel heating stations arranged about the axis of rotation. Each barrel heating station including a barrel support and an infrared heater configured to heat an inner surface of the wooden barrel supported by the respective barrel support. When in a first position of the carousel, a first barrel heating station is positioned to have a first barrel loaded thereon, and when in a second position of the carousel the first barrel heating station is positioned to have the first barrel removed therefrom. The first barrel is toasted by the infrared heater of the first barrel heating station as the carousel rotates from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to ease the control and management of soldering devices, and enhance convenience. In accordance with the intention of the invention, a system includes a power supply unit having a connecting cable to be connected to soldering devices, a power supply portion supplying power to the soldering devices through the connecting cable, a power supply control portion to control the power supply from the power supply portion based on a temperature setting signal T(s) set in advance and a control unit that may be physically separated from the power supply unit but which inputs the temperature setting signal T(s) to the power supply control portion of the power supply unit.

Abstract: Automatically identifying interchangeable torch components, such as consumables, for welding and cutting torches includes adding one or more passive markings to a surface of an interchangeable torch component. Then, automatic identification can be effectuated by a torch assembly including a torch body and one or more imaging devices or a system including the torch assembly and a power supply. The torch body has an operative end configured to removably receive one or more interchangeable torch components including one or more passive markings. The one or more imaging devices are positioned to optically acquire an image of or image data representative of the one or more passive markings included on the one or more interchangeable torch components so that the one or more interchangeable torch components can be automatically identified based on the one or more passive markings. Consequently, various components can be reliably and consistently identified.

Abstract: A combined thermoelectric cooler and bottle warmer system for use at home and in vehicles, the system having a front and a back side, and having a lightweight and stable configuration, the system comprising: a bottle warmer/sterilizer/hot water unit located at the front of the system, the bottle warmer unit operated to heat a first bottle at temperatures ranging from ambient to 100 degrees C.; a control panel, located on the front of the system, the control panel serving to control the bottle warmer unit; a thermoelectric refrigerator unit; and a system enclosure enclosing the bottle warmer unit and the thermoelectric refrigerator unit; wherein the thermoelectric refrigerator unit and the bottle warmer unit are jointly and separately functional.

Abstract: A USB electronic cigarette has an atomizer section. The atomizer section has a heat chamber configured to receive liquid from a fluid reservoir. A USB connector is formed on the atomizer section. The USB connector includes a USB socket mounted to the atomizer section. A battery section is releasable and detachable from the atomizer section at the USB connector. The USB connector includes a USB protrusion configured to fit into the USB socket. The USB protrusion is mounted to the battery section. A rechargeable battery is housed within the battery section and configured to be recharged via the USB protrusion. A user is provided a smokable USB stick that is USB rechargeable.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery type electric power tool is widely used for a construction work or a horticultural work. A battery of the electric power tool can also be used as a power source of an electric apparatus. Because of this construction, there is provided the electric apparatus that has a function equivalent to that of an AC power source type apparatus.

Abstract: Systems efficiently using heat to create a creative design using a wood burning pen are disclosed. The embodiments a wood burning pen equipped with two receiver tubes angled 0.5°-4° away from each other, two screws capable of tightening the contact between two contact rods and the receiver tubes, and a tip wire connecting the two contact rods. The contact rods are inserted into the receiver tube openings. The contact rods are tightened into place with the screws. The two receiver tubes conduct electricity through the body of the wood burning pen. Because of the screws contact with the receiver, the electricity travels through the contact rods, heating tip wire. The tip wire may then be used to create decorative designs in wood.

Abstract: An arc welder including an integrated monitor is disclosed. The monitor is capable of monitoring variables during a welding process and weighting the variables accordingly, quantifying overall quality of a weld, obtaining and using data indicative of a good weld, improving production and quality control for an automated welding process, teaching proper welding techniques, identifying cost savings for a welding process, and deriving optimal welding settings to be used as pre-sets for different welding processes or applications.

Abstract: An arc welder including an integrated monitor is disclosed. The monitor is capable of monitoring variables during a welding process and weighting the variables accordingly, quantifying overall quality of a weld, obtaining and using data indicative of a good weld, improving production and quality control for an automated welding process, teaching proper welding techniques, identifying cost savings for a welding process, and deriving optimal welding settings to be used as pre-sets for different welding processes or applications.

Abstract: An arc welding system and methods. The system is capable of monitoring variables during a welding process, according to wave shape states, and weighting the variables accordingly, detecting defects of a weld, diagnosing possible causes of the defects, quantifying overall quality of a weld, obtaining and using data indicative of a good weld, improving production and quality control for an automated welding process, teaching proper welding techniques, identifying cost savings for a welding process, and deriving optimal welding settings to be used as pre-sets for different welding processes or applications.

Abstract: An appliance includes a plurality of electrical loads and a load control circuit including at least a clock enable circuit and a full power timer. The clock enable circuit is configured and operatively connected to activate the full power timer when all of the loads are energized, and the full power timer is configured and operatively connected to de-energize at least one load selected from the plurality of loads on reaching a predetermined full power time limit.

Abstract: A device for applying a composition may include an independent electrical energy source, at least one heater member that is powered by the independent electrical energy source and a circuit for controlling the power supply to the heater member. The circuit may be configured to power the heater member at least two power settings that differ at least as a function of the depletion state of the independent electrical energy source.

Abstract: An arc welder including an integrated monitor is disclosed. The monitor is capable of monitoring variables during a welding process and weighting the variables accordingly, quantifying overall quality of a weld, obtaining and using data indicative of a good weld, improving production and quality control for an automated welding process, teaching proper welding techniques, identifying cost savings for a welding process, and deriving optimal welding settings to be used as pre-sets for different welding processes or applications.

Abstract: A hair cutting head 605, for use in a hair cutting apparatus 500 comprising: an elongated heated wire 260 suitable for shaving, cutting or burning hair growing from a skin surface; and a blunt debris removal element 650, situated and configured to remove debris or scorched hair residue from the skin after shaving, cutting or burning by the heated wire.

Abstract: A hair cutting device (100) comprising: a housing (106); a detector adapted to detect motion of the device with respect to a skin surface (400) against which the device is juxtaposed; a hair cutting head (300) having a heated wire (260) suitable for heating hair growing from the skin, the hair cutting head being movable between a first, hair cutting position and a second retracted position at which the wire is removed from the vicinity of the skin; a controller (118) adapted to move the cutting head to the first position or to the second position when it does not responsive to said detected motion.

Abstract: A portable pet warmer may include an outer cylinder and front and rear covers. An inner cylinder may be removably positioned within the outer cylinder. The inner cylinder remains spaced from the outer cylinder while the inner cylinder is positioned within the outer cylinder. A thermostat and a heating element may be located within the apparatus and adapted to be coupled to an external 115 volt alternating current power supply source. A mounting plate and retainer springs are used to hold the thermostat at a secure position during use while permitting easy access to the thermostat during maintenance. An internal power supply source providing a 12 volt direct current to the thermostat may further be electrically coupled to the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A panel for radiant heating and cooling includes a moisture impermeable shell with protrusions extended from a base. Channels between adjacent protrusions frictionally retain a thermal control component such as flexible tubing or an electrical heating element. The protrusions define chambers open at the bottom of the shell. An anchor in each chamber is secured to the top wall and extends downwardly beyond the base. A thermally conductive film is applied to the top surface of the shell. An insulative layer extends downwardly from inside the shell and beyond the base, surrounding the anchors while leaving bottom surfaces of the anchors exposed. The anchors are secured to a floor or substrate by an adhesive to integrally mount the panel. The anchors can receive and frictionally retain axially driven fasteners such as nails and staples, facilitating the attachment of a flooring overlayer integrally with respect to the substrate through the panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable cordless hand held device and method for heating or reheating food directly in a dish such as a plate, bowl, cup, platter or serving bowl with steam, hot air or their mix and applying this steam and/or heat to foods conveniently and at anytime needed or desired after the food has been served to the consumer at the table or otherwise.

Abstract: A power supply device having function of heating includes a body, a circuit board, and a heating plate. An accommodation space is defined in the body. The circuit board is disposed in the accommodation space. An input connector and an output connector are disposed on the circuit board. The circuit board receives an external power via the input connector, selectively transforms the external power into a first output power or a second output power, and outputs the first output power via the output connector. The heating plate is disposed on a bottom side of the body and electrically connected to the circuit board to receive the second output power to generate heat for increasing the temperature thereof. The thermal insulator is disposed between the circuit board and the heating plate for isolating heat transferred from the heating plate to the circuit board.

Abstract: Systems efficiently using heat to create a creative design using a wood burning pen are disclosed. The embodiments a wood burning pen equipped with two receiver tubes angled 0.5°-4° away from each other, two screws capable of tightening the contact between two contact rods and the receiver tubes, and a tip wire connecting the two contact rods. The contact rods are inserted into the receiver tube openings. The contact rods are tightened into place with the screws. The two receiver tubes conduct electricity through the body of the wood burning pen. Because of the screws contact with the receiver, the electricity travels through the contact rods, heating tip wire. The tip wire may then be used to create decorative designs in wood.

Abstract: A method for quick temperature compensation for an electric soldering iron is provided. The electric soldering iron includes a static temperature control circuit and a dynamic temperature control circuit. Amount of the static temperature control mainly depends on a temperature setting signal, a real-time temperature detecting signal and a temperature additional signal, while the dynamic temperature control is made on the basis of Kalman digital filter principle. During the dynamic temperature control, a differentially amplified temperature regulation and control signal is identified by a heat transfer function of the soldering iron head, and an temperature additional compensation amount is calculated and output, only when the heat transfer function of the soldering iron head is conformed.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable heat sealing apparatus with a safety circuit design. The portable heat sealing apparatus comprises a body, a heating module, an upper case and a power module. The heating module and the upper case ensure a smooth, continuous bond between facing surfaces of a plastic bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drinks dispenser with a heating device for the heating of a liquid and with at least one electric accumulator for the energy supply of the drinks dispenser, more preferably of its heating device, which compared with the charge power has a higher discharge power which is greater than 500 watt.

Abstract: A soldering iron including: a soldering tip that melts solder at a distal end; an iron body to which the soldering tip is fixed; at least one male connecting end provided at a base end of the soldering tip; at least one female connecting end built into the distal end of the iron body and into which the male connecting end is fittingly inserted; and a grip having heat insulating properties provided around the outer periphery of the soldering tip to cover the base end region of the soldering tip.

Abstract: A heating system that provides long lasting and all-encompassing heat to the hands of a skier or snowmobile/motorcycle user. A power source, such as a battery, is secured within a hollow portion of each handgrip. In the wired version, a conduit passes through the wrist strap attached to each ski pole handgrip and connects with each glove, where conductive wires sewn into the glove fabric carry the power to strategically placed heating elements also sewn into the glove fabric, which in turn provides heat to the skier's hands. The wireless version features an interface and various contact points between the gloves and handgrips, and may be applied to both ski poles and handlebars of snowmobiles and motorcycles.

Abstract: To provide a heating device of a shape memory alloy member that requires only setting a minimum level value of, for example, the diameter of a wire, does not depend on the other conditions such as the length of the wire, and hence can be easily used.

Abstract: A device to detect an iron's position includes a constant voltage regulator, a frequency pick up unit, an integrated circuitry chip, a sensor unit and a control unit. The frequency pick up unit is connected to the constant voltage regulator. The frequency pick up unit includes a resistor connected to a capacitor to retrieve the frequency signal of the input voltage. The integrated circuitry chip includes a frequency producer connected with a frequency identifier. The sensor unit includes a metal ball disposed on an arc track to control the signal input of the frequency pick up unit. The control unit is connected to the frequency identifier. The frequency identifier triggers a signal to change the working mode of a transistor of the control unit.

Abstract: An improved sealing mechanism includes a heat insulation base, a heating portion, and a compression spring, where the heat insulation base has a left side part, a middle part, and a right side part. The heating portion includes at least two heating wires equidistantly spaced from each other a certain distance, a left locating plate and a right locating plate, where the heating wires are, at both ends, electrically connected with the left locating plate and the right locating plate, respectively. The left locating plate and the right locating plate of the heating portion are engaged with the left side part and the right side part of the heat insulation base, respectively, such that the heating wires are positioned at the middle part of the heat insulation base.

Abstract: A cordless electric curling iron having a barrel that adjusts in diameter to achieve curls of varied tightness and bounce. The barrel adjusts by means of a dial proximate to a handle. A flexible, resilient grasping arm conforms to the curvature of the barrel so that it maintains an adjacent position hugging the barrel at all times. The present curling iron further comprises an internal ratchet mechanism that provides a means to eliminate a winding of the handle round to wrap hair around the barrel; rather, the ratcheting mechanism only requires the handle be swung in a back-and-forth motion to perform partial rotations of the barrel that combine to full rotations.

Abstract: A detachable heat sealing apparatus includes a size-adjustable unitary externally-attached electric heating device and a power supplier, wherein the electric heating device is coupled to the external front side of a power supplier holding casing by means of a detachable coupling arrangement such that the electric heating device or the power supplier can be replaced when damaged or, a different model of electric heating device can be fastened to the casing to substitute the original electric heating device.

Abstract: A personalized branding iron with interchangeable symbols, including: a handle arrangement having a first end and a second end; a mounting arrangement mechanically connected to the first end; and at least one unitary substantial symbol configured for branding. The mounting arrangement and the symbol are configured for convenient mechanical connection of the symbol to the mounting arrangement.

Abstract: A hair cutting apparatus comprising a structure (126), a portion (1216) of which being adapted for placement against a skin surface where hair is to be cut, a heat generator comprising one or more heat elements (1214) positioned to touch said hair and heated to a temperature sufficient to cut hair, at least one of said heat elements being juxtaposed with said portion and a controller that controls the power source to provide pulsed heating of said one or more heat elements.

Abstract: A soldering station of unitary construction includes a base member, a sidewall extending upwardly from a base member segment, and a horizontal support member extending from the sidewall. Alternative embodiments include a soldering iron holder and a second sidewall extending upwardly from a second base member segment and a second horizontal support member extending from the second sidewall.

Abstract: A food cooking container, with means for monitoring the operating temperature thereof, comprises, in the handle support (3) and/or in the handle (2) of the container, temperature monitoring and indicating means for monitoring and indicating a preset operating temperature of the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solder heating appliance with variable duty cycle. Rather than applying power continuously to the heating element, the element power is intermittently switched over to a variable duty cycle. Savings are gained in three areas: extended life of the element; less heat lost to thermal radiation; and less solder waste due to dripping and overheating. The variable duty cycle may be adjusted manually or automatically based on the temperature of the heating element, or tip. Additionally, the voltage and/or current to the heating element may be adjusted, either manually or automatically, for more rapid recovery during high usage periods. Higher throughput is achieved by sensing the temperature, comparing the temperature to a desired temperature, and then increasing the variable duty cycle by either or both one of increasing the frequency of duty pulses and/or lengthening the duration of the variable duty cycle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable adhesive dispensing appliance with adjustable duty cycle. Rather than applying power continuously to the heating element, the element power is intermittently switched over to a variable duty cycle. Savings are gained in three areas: extended life of the element; less heat lost to thermal radiation; and less adhesive waste due to dripping and overheating. The duty cycle may be adjusted manually or automatically based on the temperature of the adhesive in the melt chamber. Additionally, the voltage and/or current to the heating element may be adjusted, either manually or automatically, for more rapid recovery during high usage periods. Higher throughput is achieved by sensing the temperature, comparing the temperature to a desired temperature, and then increasing the duty cycle by either or both one of increasing the frequency of duty pulses and/or lengthening the duration of the duty pulses.

Abstract: An instrument and method are provided for sealing and joining or hemostatically dividing tissue, which is particularly suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. The instrument makes use of the controlled application of a combination of heat and pressure to seal adjacent tissues, to join adjacent tissues, or to anastomose tissues, whereby tissue is heated for an optimal time and at an optimal temperature under optimal pressure to maximize tissue seal strength while minimizing collateral tissue damage. The instrument of the present invention is lightweight and therefore portable, and is particularly useful in field conditions where a source of external power may not be readily available.

Abstract: The vocal circuit for a hand tool includes a circuit board, a switch connected with the circuit board, and a chip and a speaker installed on the circuit board. The hand tool may be a gas-burning soldering device including a fuel reservoir, a soldering iron subject to heat caused via burning fuel flowing from a pipe and an igniter received in the shell for igniting the fuel. The switch of the vocal circuit is located between a button of the igniter and a main switch mounted on the shell. The main switch includes a pin extending into the shell for contact with the switch of the vocal circuit and the button of the igniter through the switch of the vocal circuit.

Abstract: An automated soldering system with an intelligent power supply that can automatically configure the power output to interchangeable soldering cartridges, where the soldering cartridges include readable information to allow the power supply to properly power the cartridge to achieve a desired, entered operating temperature. The system includes a cartridge with an identifier that contains information particular to that cartridge, a reader able to read that information, and an indicator positioned on a connector into which the cartridge is inserted.

Abstract: An automated soldering system with an intelligent power supply that can automatically configure the power output to interchangeable soldering cartridges, where the soldering cartridges include readable information to allow the power supply to properly power the cartridge to achieve a desired, entered operating temperature. The system includes a cartridge with an identifier that contains information particular to that cartridge, a reader able to read that information, and an indicator positioned on a connector into which the cartridge is inserted.

Abstract: A storage box for welding and plasma cutting applications is disclosed. The storage box is configured to be mounted in an opening in the chassis of a welding-type power supply. The storage box is preferably secured in the opening using one or more grooves, one or two fasteners or a combination of one or more grooves and one or more fasteners.

Abstract: A battery operated, hand-held cautery apparatus including a cauterizing unit with a cautery body and a heating assembly having a heating element, a switch assembly, and a housing assembly is disclosed. The switch assembly is essentially the position of a battery. That is, the battery acts as a switch. Power is not supplied to the heating element when the battery is in a first position, but power is supplied to the heating element when the battery is moved to a second position. The housing assembly may include a biasing member in contact with the battery such that the biasing force of the biasing member must be overcome to move the battery from the first position to the second position and thus energize the heating element.

Abstract: The Retractable Cauterizing Knife is a handyman's tool which combines the utility of a pocket knife with the power of a cautery. It has a cautery filament installed on the cutting edge of the blade with wiring leading through the shaft of the blade to a AA-size battery pack which also serves as the handle of the knife. With just two standard AA-size batteries, the cautery filament can heat to a scorching, red-hot 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit. The cautery can be activated only when the knife is in the extended and locked back position, and a spring-loaded switch is pressed. Therefore, the knife is extremely safe and will not turn on if left alone or dropped. It has unlimited utility, and is particularly valuable for the handyman, cook, and hobbyist.

Abstract: A soldering apparatus with a safety device which operates automatically when a soldering iron is left in its on condition for a given period of time. A vibration sensor is attached to the soldering iron to sense vibrations of the soldering iron during soldering work. A heater control circuit is provided to be switched to a low-temperature mode when a period of time for which the vibration sensor does not sense the vibrations of the soldering iron continuously exceeding a set value, thereby maintaining the soldering iron at a predetermined low temperature in this situation.

Abstract: A portable electric heater which can be used with different power supplies and can also be used as a lamp. The heater includes a compact housing having a top panel and a bottom panel and at least two removable heating elements mounted within the housing. The heater may be connected to different electrical power supplies having different voltages. A switch is provided to connect one or the other of the two heating elements to the electrical power supply, depending on the voltage of the power supply. An adjustable thermostat is provided to turn off the heating elements to prevent the heater from overheating. The heating elements may be light bulbs in which case the heater also includes a sliding door which may be opened in order to use the heater as a lamp.

Abstract: A heated dental knife for trimming thermoplastic dental trays which has a heat sink temperature stabilizer and heating element designed to maintain a pre-selected blade temperature without adjustments under normal use in cutting such dental trays.

Abstract: A solid state control circuit controls handlebar heaters on a snowmobile or similar responding loads. Circuit is supplied by AC voltage with variations in frequency and waveform of the AC input. A portion of this input is rectified and compared with a rectified portion of the output voltage. The difference between these two signals is used to supply two amplifying devices. A control signal to a switching device selectively connects one polarity of the AC to the load. The circuit is adapted to be disabled by the application of an external voltage typically from a brake light switch and bulb. The opposite polarity of the waveform is controlled from the AC to the load by sensing the DC component across the load and using a second switching device to drive this DC value to a negligible value. Components are incorporated that are sensitive to temperature and also waveform to produce higher output heating at high vehicle speed and lower operating ambient temperatures or airflows.

Abstract: A battery powered cautery assembly comprising a cautery and a removable safety cover wherein the cautery comprises a substantially cylindrical outer housing having at least one battery disposed in the proximal end thereof, a cautery element attached to the distal end thereof with a conductor disposed to selectively couple the battery to the cautery element and a switch movable between a first and second position hingedly attached thereto and disposed to selectively engage the conductor when in the second position to selectively connect the cautery element to the battery.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a switch arrangement for signaling the movement and the inclination of the switch arrangement which is accommodated in a housing. The switch arrangement (2) includes a first switch (12) configured as an On/Off switch and a second switch (10) connected to a capacitor (K). The switches include each conductor portions (22, 24) adapted to be connected to each other by a movable actuating member (18). While the switch (12) signals both the movement and the inclination of the arrangement (2), the switch (10) signals a movement of the arrangement (2) by issuing pulse signals. In the position of the rest of the actuating member (18), none of the switches is activated. In one configuration of the switch arrangement, the actuating member is guided in a cutout whose sides extend towards each other in a converging fashion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for heating a solid material and dispensing the material as a liquid. A central housing has an inlet, a dispensing orifice and a flow passage extending through the central housing for passing the material from the inlet to the dispensing orifice. A susceptor and induction coil are disposed within the flow passage for immersion within the material after it is liquified. The susceptor includes a conically shaped flow section which extends across the flow passage, and a plurality of flow ports for passing the material. The susceptor further includes a cylindrical section which extends downstream from the flow section for receiving the material from the flow section and passing material to the dispensing orifice. The induction coil is aligned with and spaced downstream from the flow section of the susceptor, surrounding part of the susceptor for electromagnetically inducing electric currents to flow within the flow section.