Abstract: Apparatuses for dispensing household fluids including a handheld device or wand including a pump for dispensing one or more household fluids at a rate and for a time sufficient to dispense a pre-determined or variable amount of the fluids into an appliance, and to methods for making and using same.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enhanced hot melt liquid dispensing system management are disclosed. In an example method for determining an operating instruction for a hot melt liquid dispensing system having an applicator and a heater, the operating instruction is determined based on a filtered applicator parameter value associated with gun cycle counts of the applicator and a filtered heater parameter value associated with duty cycle values of the heater. The filtered applicator parameter value is determined based on historic applicator parameter values that are updated according to a current applicator parameter value. The filtered heater parameter value is determined based on historic heater parameter values that are updated according to a current heater parameter value.

Abstract: Apparatuses for dispensing household fluids including a handheld device or wand including a pump for dispensing one or more household fluids at a rate and for a time sufficient to dispense a pre-determined or variable amount of the fluids into an appliance, and to methods for making and using same. Apparatuses for dispensing pool chemicals including pool chemical containers, pool chemical sensors, and pumps for introducing pool chemical into pool water on a periodically basis.

Abstract: A spray gun includes a gun body and valves configured to control flow of material and air through the gun body. A trigger is mounted to the gun body and is disposed relative to the valves such that the trigger actuates the valves in sequence to begin air flow and material flow. A sensor senses when the trigger is in an actuated state and the sensor causes a pump to begin pumping material to the spray gun. Release of the trigger causes the trigger to leave the actuated state. A detent mechanism holes the trigger in a detent state intermediate the actuated state and a resting state. The sensor does not sense the trigger with the trigger in the detent state. The trigger maintains the valves open with the trigger in the detent state.

Abstract: A pump device includes a rotating body, a pump housing including a suction port and a discharge port, and a relief valve. In the pump device, a fluid is sucked from the suction port and discharged from the discharge port by rotation of the rotating body. The relief valve includes a valve body and a biasing member. The discharge port includes an one end in a direction in which the discharge port extends. The one end is shallower than a middle portion of the discharge port. The pump housing includes a relief flow path through which the fluid flows when the relief valve opens. The relief flow path is provided so as to be open to a groove bottom surface of the one end of the discharge port.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dispensable container comprising a container for a fluid; and a fitting for discharging the fluid from the container; wherein the dispensable container is monolithic and where the container and the fitting contact each other seamlessly; and wherein the fitting comprises a conduit that has a higher aspect ratio than the container.

Abstract: A melt system that includes a melt unit. The melt unit includes a reservoir and a melt grid disposed above the reservoir. The melt grid is configured to expose solid polymer to a temperature sufficient to form a molten polymer and to deposit the molten polymer into the reservoir. The melt unit includes at least one hopper for holding a supply of the solid polymer. The melt unit includes a thermal isolation region disposed below the hopper to thermally isolate the hopper from the molten polymer in the reservoir.

Abstract: A liquid material discharge device includes: a plunger including a piston formed at a rear end a piston chamber in which the piston is disposed and to which pressurized gas is supplied; a pressure supply device that supplies, to the piston chamber, air pressurized in excess of the urging force of the elastic body, or that purges pressurized air out of the piston chamber, the liquid material discharge device discharging the liquid material from the discharge port by causing the plunger to move forward and applying an inertial force to the liquid material; a booster circuit that communicates the pressure supply device and an air source with each other, and the booster circuit includes a first and a second booster system including a booster valve and a pressure reducing valve, and a merging section in which the first booster system and the second booster system merge together.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an induction heating type dental filling device including a body unit grippable by a user, a filling unit containing a refillable filling material and connected to the body unit so that one side thereof is insulated from the body unit, a heating unit disposed in close contact with the filling unit and heating the filling material using induced current to convert the filling material into a liquid state, a pressing unit for pressing the heated filling material to discharge the heated filling material to the outside of the filling unit, and a shielding unit for shielding the heat and magnetic field of the heating unit. According to this configuration, heat loss through the filling unit may be prevented and clamping force for the body unit may be excellent, so that the efficiency of filling a filling material for dental treatment may be improved.

Abstract: A method and device for conveying tracking and communicating information concerning a dispensed fluid, the device including a measured dispensing device attached to a flexible collapsible container, the device including a sensor for measuring a physical property relating to the dispensing operation, and a communication device configured to communicate information determined by the sensor to a remote device.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an injection molding nozzle for introducing a molten plastic to a mold cavity (15) of an injection molding tool via a slot gate (2, 2, 3). The injection molding nozzle includes a nozzle core (2, 3, 3) having an elongate edge (3B) and is received in an opening (1A, 1) in a housing (1, 1). A portion of the nozzle core (2, 3, 3) is spaced apart from the housing (1, 1) so as to define a nozzle flow channel that is in fluid communication between a source of the molten plastic and the slot gate (2, 2, 3), and at least a downstream portion of the nozzle flow channel that is between the housing (1, 1) and the nozzle core (2, 3, 3) surrounds the nozzle core (2, 3, 3) on all sides.

Abstract: A fitting tube structure of a glue gun contains: a conical connection part, an accommodation chamber, a feeding segment, and an open segment. The fitting assembly includes a first fixing tube, an O ring, a second fixing tube, a stop sleeve, a locating ring, and a coupling tube. The first fixing tube has a stepped portion. The O ring is retained between the stepped portion and the second fixing tube. The stop sleeve is fitted on the first fixing tube and has a large-diameter extension and a small-diameter extension, and the large-diameter extension covers the first fixing tube and is fitted on the large-diameter extension by using the locating ring. The coupling tube is fixed on the small-diameter extension. Furthermore, the first fixing tube, the second fixing tube, and the stop sleeve are fitted and are fixed by the locating ring and the coupling tube.

Abstract: A beverage-making apparatus includes a fermentation tank assembly including a fermentation tank having an opening formed therein and a fermentation tank cover configured to open and close the opening. The beverage-making apparatus also includes a refrigeration cycle apparatus including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, and an evaporator. The refrigeration cycle apparatus is configured to circulate a refrigerant therethrough and to control a temperature of the fermentation tank as the evaporator is disposed at the fermentation tank. The beverage-making apparatus further includes a heat insulating wall surrounding both the fermentation tank and the evaporator.

Abstract: A fast hot melt adhesive gun includes an adhesive gun housing, wherein an end part of one end of the adhesive gun housing is provided with an adhesive inlet, a heating cavity used for heating an adhesive rod is formed in the adhesive gun housing, an inner wall of the adhesive gun housing is fixedly connected with a chute for the adhesive rod to slide, the heating cavity comprises a funnel-shaped heating head, a rear end of the funnel-shaped heating head is in communication with a connecting pipe, an outside of the funnel-shaped heating head is wrapped with a PTC heating layer, an inner diameter of the funnel-shaped heating head is gradually reduced from a first end at the connecting pipe to a second end at the funnel-shaped heating head, a front end of the funnel-shaped heating head is in communication with a copper sleeve.

Abstract: A waxing apparatus including a dispenser having a compartment for holding wax and a tip having an aperture for dispensing wax on a user skin, the tip including a gradually decreasing cross section in the direction towards the aperture; and a heating element mounted over the compartment and over the tip and configured such that temperature inside the tip is higher than temperature inside the compartment.

Abstract: A touch free, spice dispenser is provided including a container for holding spices, a holder for supporting the container on an external support, a grinding mechanism and a sensor for activating the grinding mechanism in response to the presence of an object. The container has an open end and a closed end. The holder includes an end cap for support of the container, a hook for engagement with a support member and a strap extending between the hook and the end cap. The grinding mechanism is positioned in the end cap of the holder and is in electrical communication with a contact pad located on the hook. The grinding mechanism includes a grinder plate and a motor to rotate the grinder plate in response to a signal received from the sensor. Holes in the grinder plate and apertures in the end cap allow for passage of the spices out of the dispenser. A support assembly is also provided for supporting the dispenser above a food item.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a turntable rotatably coupled to a chassis, a platform coupled to the turntable, and a railing coupled to the platform. A control console includes a base section coupled to the turntable and spaced from the railing and a movable section that is movably coupled to the base section. An access opening is defined between the railing and the base section. The platform is accessible by an operator through the access opening. The movable section of the control console is selectively repositionable relative to the base section between a stowed position and an operating position. An operator interface of the movable section is configured to be accessed by the operator when the movable section is in the operating position. The movable section of the control console extends across the access opening when in the operating position, thereby limiting operator accessibility through the access opening.

Abstract: A noise-making device is provided. The noise-making device has a body, supporting legs, and a striker configured to, upon contact with the ground, create a noise similar to an animal footstep. In use, the noise created by the striker may draw the attention of animals, bringing them in position for observation, tracking, and/or hunting, among other uses. Additional optional features may be used in addition to the noise created to enhance the operability, such as visual and scent features.

Abstract: A hot melt glue gun includes a charging cylinder mounted to the rear of the gun with chambers for holding solid glue sticks. The cylinder is mounted to the hot melt gun housing via a centered shaft allowing it to revolve circumferentially. The cylinder is mounted in a position on the back of the glue gun so that each chamber when rotated to the top aligns with the glue stick entry port in the back of the glue gun. Each chamber has resilient flanges within the chamber that cause friction when a glue stick is inserted into the chamber, thus lightly securing the glue stick before it is pushed forward into the glue gun port and taken up by the trigger activated forward grip.

Abstract: Methods of communicating, displaying, and storing information relating to structures, as well as apparatuses for executing such methods, are provided. The methods can be executed on touchscreen electronic devices and may be particularly useful for shopping center, cruise ship, museum, and construction applications. The methods and apparatuses allow for, for example, reviewing a building's interior, finding information on areas within a building, and navigating from a current location to a destination. A method can include defining a structure using elements, wherein the elements are three dimensional shapes, and manipulating the elements or the structure on a user interface. A user is therefore able to obtain important information about the structure clearly and effortlessly.

Abstract: A coffee maker includes a water tank, a heater, a brew basket, a fluid path between the water tank and the brew basket, a boiler, and a controller in electrical communication with the heater and the boiler. The heater is ON when the volume of water to be brewed into coffee is greater than a first predetermined threshold. The heater heats the water in the water tank to a first water temperature when the volume of water to be brewed into coffee is greater than the first predetermined threshold and less than a second predetermined threshold, which is greater than the first predetermined threshold. The heater heats the water in the water tank to a second water temperature, which is higher than the first water temperature, when the volume of water to be brewed into coffee is greater than the second predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Apparatuses for dispensing household fluids including a handheld device or wand including a pump for dispensing one or more household fluids at a rate and for a time sufficient to dispense a pre-determined or variable amount of the fluids into an appliance, and to methods for making and using same.

Abstract: A cleansing and sanitizing water dispensing device and related methods are described herein that includes: a heating mechanism, wherein the heating mechanism heats water to a predetermined temperature, wherein the predetermined temperature is above 130° F. and up to the boiling temperature of the water, and wherein the temperature of the water can sanitize a surface, a cloth or another item; a liquid reservoir coupled to the heating mechanism, wherein the liquid reservoir is designed to hold and store water; a dispensing mechanism coupled to the liquid reservoir; and an integrated safety device, wherein the safety device includes a locking mechanism and wherein the locking mechanism is operatively coupled to the heating mechanism, the dispensing mechanism, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for applying lubricant to a surface, such as a heating surface of a fuser member. The system includes lubricant conduit for carrying pressurized lubricant toward a spraying assembly. A heating element surrounds the lubricant conduit and heats the pressurized lubricant before it arrives at the spraying assembly. The system also includes a pair of double O-ring sealing assemblies for sealingly coupling a lubricant tube to the system.

Abstract: A melter includes a reservoir for receiving melted adhesive from the heater unit, and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and located within a heated housing. The heated housing heats the pump during startup and regular operation of the adhesive melter, thereby reducing delays in operation caused by slow warming of adhesive within the pump. The pump is configured to be inserted into the heated housing.

Abstract: A frozen food temperature adjusting apparatus includes a setting mechanism in which a temperature adjustment object is placed; a heat exchanging/pressing mechanism which exchanges heat with the temperature adjustment object placed in the setting mechanism while pressing the temperature adjustment object; and a serving mechanism which receives the temperature-adjusted temperature adjustment object and serves the temperature-adjusted temperature adjustment object in a predetermined container.

Abstract: An improved hot melt glue gun with an automatic glue stick feeding structure includes a housing that is gun-shaped and that includes an inlet and an outlet. A glue stick feeding module is mounted in the housing and located adjacent to the inlet. The glue stick feeding module includes a motor connected to a casing. The casing includes a passage and a through-hole. The passage is located in the casing and intercommunicates with the inlet. The through-hole is aligned with the passage in a transverse direction. An activation module includes an activation rod reciprocatingly and movably extending through the through-hole. A micro switch is located adjacent to the activation module and is electrically connected to the motor. The micro switch is configured to be pressed by the activation rod to activate the motor. A hot melt module is mounted in the housing and located adjacent to the outlet.

Abstract: A method of injecting a liquid between a first panel and a second panel positioned flat against each other includes providing a tool defining an internal passageway having an inlet and an outlet. The first panel and the second panel are separated with the tool, to form a pocket between the first panel and the second panel, such that the outlet of the passageway is positioned in fluid communication with the pocket. A liquid source is connected to the inlet of the passageway to supply a liquid to the passageway. The liquid is injected into the pocket formed between the first panel and the second panel through the outlet of the passageway of the tool. The pocket is compressed or flattened to wet-out the liquid. The pocket may be compressed with the separating and injecting tool, or with a different device, such as a compressor or clamp.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a water dispenser, a water dispensing apparatus and a water dispensing reminder system. The water dispenser comprises a communication module and a water volume detection module which is configured to detect a water volume received by a user with a drinking vessel and output a result of the detection of the water volume through the communication module. The water dispensing apparatus comprises: the water dispenser, and an electronic device comprising at least one of a vital sign sensor and a motion sensor, and a signal transmission module; the vital sign sensor being configured to detect a vital sign information of a human body and to output the vital sign information through the signal transmission module, and the motion sensor being configured to detect a motion information of a human body and to output the motion information through the signal transmission module into the water dispensing reminder system.

Abstract: A ventilator, or a breathing assistance apparatus, is disclosed to ventilate patients who may have breathing difficulties, said device comprising a inspiratory pressure control duct configured to be immersed in a first body of fluid; a positive end-expiratory pressure control duct configured to be immersed in a second body of fluid; at least one valve connected to the peak inspiratory pressure control duct and to the positive end-expiratory pressure control duct, and at least one controller communicably connected to the valve to control rate of cycling of the valve, thereby controlling number of breaths per minute, and to control the duration of peak inspiratory pressure also known as inspiratory time.

Abstract: A container-valve subassembly for use in a refrigeration appliance contains a container and a valve which is arranged on the base of the container. At least one closing body of the valve is releasably connected to the container. The closing body is tiltable between a closed position adjacent to a valve seat and an open position about a pivotal point.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a predetermined volume of a warm liquid includes a heater, a pump and a temperature sensor sensitive to the temperature of the liquid upstream of the heater. A controller is arranged to receive upstream temperature data from the temperature sensor, calculate the amount of energy required to reach a desired final temperature, energize the heater for a calculated period of ON time, and dispense liquid for a calculated period of time that is at least partly contemporaneous with the calculated period of ON time. After the heater has been de-energized, the dispensed liquid removes residual heat so that the average temperature after dispensing the predetermined volume is the desired final temperature.

Abstract: A material transport assembly for a printer assembly can include a toothed component; a drive for rotation of the toothed component; a material guide; and a biasing component that biases the material guide in a direction toward the toothed component.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device is provided with a valving element adapted to reciprocate in the containing chamber to thereby push the fluid out from the ejection port, and then block the ejection port with a tip part. The containing chamber is provided with a communication port for accepting the fluid pressure-fed from a supply section. In the case in which the valving element is located at a predetermined stopping position, a internal space of the containing chamber is divided by a boundary part, which is formed of a part of the valving element and a part of the containing chamber having contact with each other, into a first space including a part of the space between the ejection port and the communication port, and a second space in which the communication port opens.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method and apparatus for dispensing minute quantities of fluids and more particularly rapidly dispensing highly precise and repeatable, minute amounts of viscous fluids in a non-contact manner. An impacting element is impacted against a hardened insert on a flexible diaphragm to deflect the insert into a jetting chamber and against an outlet orifice in the jetting chamber. The movement of the diaphragm and insert force viscous fluid in the chamber through the outlet orifice and the impact jets that fluid from the outlet orifice, with the impact force being adjusted to jet the fluid from the orifice in a single drop.

Abstract: An extrusion device includes a filament-engaging mechanism that urges a filament, received by the device, through a heater and a nozzle. A moveable control member can be manipulated by a user during operation of the device to alter a rate of extrusion. The extrusion device can have a continuous flow mode of operation. The extrusion device can be configured to operate with low electrical power consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for providing liquid for a beverage machine (110), comprising a water tank (10) having at least one water inlet (11) which can be connected in a controllable manner to a water connection in order to fill the water tank (10), a control device (30) for controlling the water inlet (11) that can be connected in a controllable manner, and at least one filling level sensor (41, 42) for generating a signal which indicates at least whether or not a first filling level of liquid inside the water tank (10) has been reached or exceeded.

Abstract: A liquid-dispensing system is disclosed. The system includes a container associated with a base, the container and base can be mounted within an enclosure (e.g., a cabinet) or on a ground surface, the container has an inlet and an outlet and is movable relative to the base from a first position to a second, different position to present the inlet for refilling of the container with a liquid. The container can also be fluidly connected with a dispenser through its outlet so that liquid can be dispensed to a user. Methods of refilling the container are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a steam generator (1000) which comprises a water tank (200); a heater unit (300) connected with the water tank so as to heat the water; and a spraying unit (500) connected with the heater unit (300), wherein raw water heated by the heater unit (300) is in a high-temperature and high-pressure state in the heater unit (300), and the high-temperature and high-pressure raw water is converted into steam by decompression when sprayed to the outside by the spraying unit (500). The steam generator, according to the present invention, can generate steam without a separate electric power supply device, can generate steam that is harmless to the human body without generating ozone, and can generates an abundant amount of atomized steam through a process for directly heating the supplied raw water by using a heating member disposed in a housing and then secondarily heating the steam of which a phase is primarily changed so as to atomize steam particles, thereby suppressing the ejection of condensed water.

Abstract: A wine dispenser is disclosed that protects unpoured wine from oxidation due to exposure to air within the dispenser. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having a weighted piston disposed within, the weighted piston being configured to move toward the dispensing end of the dispenser body when the dispenser is tilted downward, causing wine to be dispensed via a dispensing assembly. The dispensing assembly includes a lid having a wine flow channel that provides a path for wine to flow out of the dispenser body, and a unidirectional flow valve that is biased in a closed air-tight state to prevent air from entering the dispenser body via the wine flow channel, unless the unidirectional flow valve is forced into an open state, thereby allowing wine to flow out from the dispenser body via the wine flow channel, and then out of the dispenser via a pouring neck.

Abstract: Liquid pump (1) comprising: a cylinder (24), an inlet valve (47a) for feeding the liquid into said cylinder (24), a discharge valve (47b) for discharging the liquid out of said cylinder (24), a piston (52) actuated by a transmission tube (51) and sliding in said cylinder (24) so as to draw said liquid into said cylinder (24) and then to expel it from said cylinder (24). The cylinder (24) comprises at least one heating cartridge (41) in order to heat the liquid in said cylinder (24).

Abstract: The present invention relates to self-foaming hot melt adhesive compositions and methods of making and using the same. Self-foaming hot melt adhesive compositions are formed by admixing a dispersion concentrate including a chemical blowing agent and a compatible carrier (liquid or molten) with a molten base hot melt adhesive composition at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the chemical blowing agent. The resolidified material is processed through a device that heats the material above the decomposition temperature of the chemical agent and cools it below such temperature before being dispensed. The device preferably includes sensors and a controller configured to prevent the material from accumulating an adverse thermal history during processing.

Abstract: The subject matter of the present application discloses a beverage sip regulating apparatus connectable to a beverage container, the beverage sip regulating apparatus, comprising: an entrance port through which beverage enters the beverage sip regulating apparatus; a beverage compartment for receiving a sip amount of beverage from the beverage container; a spout through which the beverage flows out of the beverage sip regulating apparatus; and, a regulation system for regulating one or more predetermined characteristics of the beverage stored in the beverage compartment.

Abstract: A baby formula preparation device including a reservoir assembly, a mixing chamber, a dispensing area, a heating chamber and a control unit operably connected to the reservoir assembly, mixing chamber, dispensing area and heating chamber is provided. The reservoir assembly includes a dry powder reservoir, a water reservoir, a heating element, a dry powder metering device and a water metering device. The mixing chamber is operatively in communication with the dry powder reservoir and water reservoir for mixing a predetermined quantity of dry powder and a predetermined quantity of heated water together to form formula mixture. The mixing chamber further includes a nozzle for dispensing the formula mixture into a baby bottle. The baby formula preparation device further includes a heating chamber for heating a food container.

Abstract: A feeding bottle preparation assembly includes a housing. The housing has a fluid reservoir and a formula reservoir. A platform is movably coupled to the housing. The platform may support a plurality of bottles. A processor is coupled to the housing. An actuator is coupled to the housing and the processor. The actuator may actuate the processor. A control panel is coupled to the housing and the processor. The control panel may define operational parameters of the processor. A nozzle is coupled to the housing and the processor. The nozzle is in communication with the fluid and formula reservoirs. The nozzle may dispense the fluid and baby formula into the plurality of bottles. A motor is coupled to the housing and the processor. The motor is coupled to the platform. The platform may sequentially position each of the plurality of bottles under the nozzle.

Abstract: A transfer pump for moving pellets of adhesive includes a pump housing with an adhesive inlet coupled to a supply hopper, an adhesive outlet coupled to an outlet hose, and an adhesive passage extending between the adhesive inlet and the adhesive outlet. A first air nozzle communicates with the adhesive passage adjacent the adhesive inlet and expels a first air jet that pushes pellets of adhesive through the adhesive passage. A second air nozzle communicates with the adhesive passage between the adhesive inlet and the adhesive outlet and expels a plurality of second air jets that draw pellets of adhesive through the adhesive passage by a vacuum force. The first and second air nozzles prevent clogging of pellets in the adhesive passage and enable movement of larger pellets than either air nozzle individually.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid extraction module (1) for extracting liquid from a liquid tank, in particular of an exhaust-gas aftertreatment system of a motor vehicle, comprising a basic body (2) which can be arranged in and/or on the vehicle tank and which bears a liquid extraction device (6) with an extraction orifice (5) that can be assigned to the tank interior, and at least one electric heating element (20). According to the invention, at least one heat-conducting element (18) is provided, said element having at least one first portion (24) assigned to the heating element (20) and one second portion (25) assigned to the extraction orifice (5), in order to transport the heat from the heating element (20) to the extraction orifice (5). The invention further relates to a liquid tank for a vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a device and a method for bonding an auxiliary secondary barrier for an LNG storage tank. The device for bonding an auxiliary secondary barrier includes: a frame; a driving unit, a portion of which is arranged in the frame, and which enables the frame to move on an upper heat insulation board corresponding to an exposed portion of a main secondary barrier; an adhesive applying unit arranged in the frame to apply an adhesive on the exposed portion; an auxiliary secondary barrier supply unit arranged in the frame to supply an auxiliary secondary barrier on the adhesive applied on the exposed portion; and one or more heating unit arranged in the frame to heat at least one of the exposed portion to which the adhesive contained in the adhesive applying unit is to be applied and the auxiliary secondary barrier to be supplied on the applied adhesive.

Abstract: Portable noise generator apparatuses and methods may be used to mask sounds in a hunting area. A noise generator apparatus may have a portable housing configured to be used by a hunter in a hunting area where game may be present, a loudspeaker positioned in the housing, and an electronic noise generator held within the housing. The electronic noise generator may be used to output noise through the loudspeaker to mask sounds made by the hunter while in the hunting area, and the noise may comprise frequencies perceptible by a non-human species. The noise may include white noise and ambient noise that is capable of limiting or covering the sounds of the hunter perceived by game animals.

Abstract: Methods and devices are shown for forming polymer fasteners into bone by expelling the polymer from a cannula. Devices and methods shown allow a user to form multiple fasteners of various sizes without re-loading a device. Devices and methods shown further provide temperature profiles during fastener formation that reduce or eliminate thermal necrosis. Devices and methods shown further provide fasteners with increased strength.