Abstract: A sticker for spacing wood is extruded from an aluminum alloy. The sticker can have different configurations. In a first configuration, the sticker has a width about the same as its height, with longitudinal ridges on all sides that grip wood when wood is stacked on the sticker. In a second configuration, the sticker has a width significantly greater than its height, with longitudinal ridges on the top and bottom surfaces, and with smooth side surfaces. The longitudinal ridges have a height within a specified range and are spaced at a distance peak-to-peak within a specified range. The ridges provide good grip of lumber stacked on the sticker yet do not easily plug with wood fibers through repeated use. The extruded aluminum sticker is very rugged and can be used for hundreds or even thousands of drying cycles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cutting device. The cutting device includes a first subassembly, a second subassembly, and a fastener. The first subassembly has a first blade and a handle. The first blade includes a circular opening. The second subassembly has a second blade and a handle. The second blade includes an elongated opening. The fastener is connected between the circular opening and the elongated opening.

Abstract: A multi-rack bracket assembly of a vegetation and drying system includes a first bracket and a second bracket configured to capture and secure a leg assembly of a stand therebetween. The first and second brackets are configured to secure a horizontal support bar and the leg assembly to one another.

Abstract: A method for drying laundry with a radio frequency (RF) generator connected to an applicator and a rotatable cylindrical drum having a pair of non-anode baffles and a third baffle comprising an anode element positioned between the pair of non-anode baffles and a first cathode element disposed between the third baffle and one of the pair of non-anode baffles and a second cathode disposed between the third baffle and the other of the pair of non-anode baffles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aid to help consumers with long hair to more efficiently and evenly dry their hair at one time. A system, device, technique and kit are envisioned that allow a consumer to either adapt existing hair drying equipment for this enhanced purpose or provide entirely new systems or kits to enable the consumer to evenly dry their hair. Extension members threadably engage to each other and a hair dryer or bonnet, the combined elements when mounted to or on a stand allow a user to control, adjust and guide the airflow around long hair of the user inserted into a tunnel portion of the extension members. A heat distribution conduit provides even heat to the deployed hair, and a stand or mount are employed to stabilize the assembly.

Abstract: The disclosure, aka Magic Hands in the only manicure procedure device developed specifically to facilitate a quality beauty treatment for clients and the manicurist. The Magic Hands is uniquely designed to offer a hand rest that will provide comfort and simplify the manicure process as well as come in an array of colors. The manicure station as disclosed includes a hand rest configured in the shape of a curved horn and having a solid matte base, a self contained power source and control buttons thereon. The disclosure also includes a flexible neck lamp connected to the hand rest via a cord for power and for control. The disclosure further includes an ergonomic heating pad attached to the hand rest and configured to draw power therefrom.

Abstract: A dish washer includes a tub defining a washing space, a base disposed below the tub and defining a space below the tub, a sump disposed in the space defined by the base and configured to store water, a washing pump disposed in the space defined by the base and configured to supply the water stored in the sump to the washing space, and an air jet generator having a venturi shape including an air inlet provided on one side, an inlet having a downward opening, and an outlet provided above a bottom surface of the tub. The air jet generator further includes a tub mounting portion fixing an upper portion of the air jet generator to the bottom surface of the tub and a base fixing portion disposed below the tub mounting portion, the base fixing portion coupling a lower portion of the air jet generator to the base.

Abstract: A single cavity dishwashing appliance with one or more drawers is disclosed. The drawer may be moveable between a closed position and an open position. A drip shield may be provided to prevent washing fluid from dripping onto the floor or onto the inner components of the dishwashing appliance when the drawer is in the open position.

Abstract: A dryer stand including a stem, a base, a receptacle on which a dryer is mounted, and a rotator including a rotation motor. An air discharge direction of the dryer can be automatically controlled by controlling the rotation direction and angle of the rotation motor based on the position and size of an object to be dried detected by a sensor.

Abstract: Provided are a drying device having an improved structure in which an object to be dried is prevented from being damaged during a drying operation, and a clothes treating apparatus including the same. The drying device may include a casing, a drying chamber positioned inside the casing, a first drying rack positioned inside the drying chamber, and a second drying rack positioned above the first drying rack.

Abstract: A laundry treating applicator for drying laundry with a radio frequency (RF) applicator having a baffle on a drum rotatable on a non-vertical axis, an anode element in the baffle and a cathode element spaced from the anode element, wherein energization of the RF generator sends electromagnetic radiation through the applicator via the anode element and cathode element to form a field of electromagnetic radiation (e-field) in the radio frequency spectrum to dielectrically heat liquid within laundry disposed within the e-field.

Abstract: A shower curtain and window curtain hanging structure provides constant stream of heated or ambient air as well as the ability to sound audio from an external source. The hanging structure includes a tubular body, an at least one fan assembly, a power supply, an at least one waterproof speaker, a microphone, and a wireless communication device. The tubular body supports various types of curtains. The fan assembly, and the wireless communication device are internally mounted within the tubular body. The waterproof speaker and the microphone is integrated into an external surface of the tubular body in order to sound audio towards a user and providing calling services. The fan assembly includes an impeller, a heating element, and an electric motor. The impeller is powered by the electric motor to forces air to pass by the heating element and expelling heated air onto the user.

Abstract: A steaming system includes a housing with a lid, a steaming compartment, and a heating chamber. The system also includes provisions for generating steam and exposing articles to the steam. Articles of apparel, including articles of footwear, may be placed in steaming system to help customize the articles of apparel for a user's fit and comfort. The steaming system can be configured to be portable and carried by a person.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus equipped with a thermoelectric module includes a thermoelectric element configured to emit heat from a first surface and to absorb heat through a second surface, a first heat exchange unit configured to contact the first surface of the thermoelectric element to undergo heat exchange with air upon receiving heat from the first surface, a heat transfer member having an interconnecting surface that is configured to contact the second surface of the thermoelectric element to be in a heat conducting relationship with the second surface, and a second heat exchange unit configured to contact the interconnecting surface of the heat transfer member, and that is configured to undergo heat exchange with air to enable heat to be absorbed by the second surface of the thermoelectric element through the heat transfer member.

Abstract: A shower curtain and window curtain hanging structure provides constant stream of heated air as well as the ability to sound audio from an external source. The hanging structure includes a tubular body, an at least one heating fan assembly, an at least one rechargeable battery, an at least one waterproof speaker, and a wireless communication device. The tubular body supports various types of curtains. The rechargeable battery, the heating fan assembly, and the wireless communication device are all internally mounted within the tubular body. The waterproof speaker is integrated into an external surface of the tubular body in order to sound audio towards a user. The heating fan assembly includes an impeller, a heating element, and an electric motor. The impeller is powered by the electric motor in order to forces air to pass by the heating element and expelling heated air onto the user.

Abstract: Clothing rack device (1) for suspension of clothes, in which a magnet (2) is arranged in a section of the clothing rack device (1) adapted to attach the clothing rack device (1) with a bonding surface (4) to a separate surface (5), where in the clothing rack device (1) further comprises a release device (7) adapted to be moved between a first and second state, in which the magnetic force between the magnet (2) and a separate surface (5) abutting the bonding surface (4) is greater in the first state than in the second.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for drying and storing brushes, each having a handle and a bundle of bristles extending therefrom. The apparatus comprises a base or sleeve retention member supporting a plurality of elastic sleeves configured to surround one of the bundles of bristles in a conforming and radially compressive relationship, and a brush retention member supporting a plurality of brush retainers configured to retain the respective brush handles. A support rod or post member connects the base and brush retention members in a spaced relationship in a longitudinal direction along the brush handles, with the brush handles retained in the brush retainers and the respective bundles of bristles positioned for engagement with the elastic sleeves.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying foodstuffs involves a pallet supporting a stack of containers containing the foodstuffs. The pallet has a perimeter on which the stack of containers is sealingly supportable. The top of the pallet has at least one aperture to permit air flow therethrough, and the top, bottom and sides of the pallet define a ventilation duct for receiving air through the top of the pallet. A low pressure plenum in fluid communication and sealingly engaged with the ventilation duct draws air down vertically through the foodstuffs through the top of the pallet and out of the ventilation duct into the plenum. A drying installation involves the apparatus in a climate controlled room. A method of processing foodstuffs involves controlling temperature, relative humidity or both temperature and relative humidity of air in the room and drawing the air in the room vertically down past the foodstuffs until the foodstuffs are processed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a canister having a front panel. The front panel has a slit extending across a width of the panel. The canister is operable for being supported from a first vertical surface. A spring-loaded axle is operable for rotating in a first direction to generate a tension sufficient to rotate the axle in a second direction. Caps are joined to the canister for substantially enclosing the axle within the canister. A netting supports wet garments to lay flat. The netting comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is joined to the axle with the second end protruding from the slit. A hem bar is joined to the second end of the netting. Means secures the hem bar to a second vertical surface. A tension knob is joined to the end of the axle and is operable for adjusting a level of the tension.

Abstract: A transportable or hand carriable forced air dryer for boots, gloves and facepieces such as gas masks and other headpieces with attached drinking tubes. A pair of manifolds having spaced parallel tubes extend in opposite directions from a blower housing/plenum structure. Each manifold has plural spaced upstanding air discharge tubes. Each air discharge tube has attached thereto a form expander in looped form extending in spaced parallel arrangement and terminating beyond the air discharge to prevent air blockage by the article to be dried. One manifold is permanently connected and the other is quick connected and quick disconnected, without tools for field reassembly. For transport, the released manifold is inverted and nested on the permanently connected manifold for compact installation in a tote bag.

Abstract: The present invention aims to shorten a drying time for time for drying a coiled electrode. To this end, a drying device for drying the coiled electrode wound on a winding core includes a heating unit for heating the coiled electrode from a winding core side. Since this enables heat to be transferred from a core part toward a surface of the coiled electrode, tiny spaces can be generated between layers of an electrode and moisture can be evaporated from these spaces. Thus, moisture of the core part side, which has been difficult to evaporate, can be reliably evaporated and a drying time for the coiled electrode can be shortened.

Abstract: A drying rack and contact lens storage case assembly consists of a contact lens storage case assembly that includes a base formed with externally threaded receptacles having inner diameters, and internally threaded caps having inner diameters and which relate to the respective receptacles. A drying frame is formed fingers that support pattern of lugs at openings through the frame. The lugs relate to inner diameters of the receptacles formed in the base and the caps, respectively. The receptacles are concurrently positionable on and over a pair of the patterns of lugs, the caps are concurrently positionable on and over another pair of the patterns of lugs, and the openings provide drying ventilation for the receptacles and the caps.

Abstract: A dryer for sporting equipment and clothing includes a free-standing tripod provided with a stand at a lower end thereof, a rack at an upper end of the free-standing tripod, an electric forced air motor located at an upper end of the stand and lower than the rack, and a zippered bag. The outlet of the forced air motor is positioned so that air provided thereby displaces upwards. The zippered bag is placed over the rack and falls up to the forced air motor. The central mast of the free-standing tripod includes a UV light for sanitizing the equipment. Therefore, sporting equipment and clothing can be hung from the rack and within the bag so as to be dried by air provided by the forced air motor.

Abstract: A washing machine having a drying apparatus, which can perform a heated drying operation and shorten a drying time of laundry, is provided. The washing machine having a drying apparatus includes a top cover which is provided in an upper part of a body and has at least one air hole formed in a top surface thereof, a drying duct which is provided in the top cover to supply air heated by a heater provided thereinside to the air hole, and a rack member which is provided to be extractable from the body to hang laundry above the body.

Abstract: A drum or drum segment for a drying apparatus of pourable material having built-in components arranged within the drum, which is rotatable about its central axis. The built-in components thoroughly mix and convey the pourable material from a drum entrance to a drum exit while guiding through a tempered gaseous transport fluid. Several support rings are arranged between the built-in components and the drum. The support rings are arranged to be statically supporting, but compensate tensile and compressive stresses in an elastic manner. The support rings are connected to the built-in components, a support frame and the drum, or a combination thereof A method for producing the drum or drum segments includes pre-mounting modules of built-in components and inserting the modules of built-in components into the drum or the drum segment.

Abstract: A washing drying rack includes a plurality of securing hangers disposed at set intervals either transversely or longitudinally on a drying rack frame; a plurality of free-moving hangers which are formed below the fixed hangers in a number corresponding therewith, are link-connected with the corresponding fixed hangers, and perform a swinging motion using the fixed hangers as pivot shafts; and a drive means which generates power for the free-moving-hanger swinging motion.

Abstract: A transportable or hand carriable forced air dryer for boots, gloves and facepieces such as gas masks and other headpieces with attached drinking tubes. A pair of manifolds having spaced parallel tubes extend in opposite directions from a blower housing/plenum structure. Each manifold has plural spaced upstanding air discharge tubes. Each air discharge tube has attached thereto a form expander in looped form extending in spaced parallel arrangement and terminating beyond the air discharge to prevent air blockage by the article to be dried. One manifold is permanently connected and the other is quick connected and quick disconnected, without tools for field reassembly. For transport, the released manifold is inverted and nested on the permanently connected manifold for compact installation in a tote bag.

Abstract: A bandage/diaper drying device includes a gas inlet and channels formed between two layers of a very thin material (e.g. plastic). A spiral tube is positioned between the two layers to reduce occlusion of the layers and maintain flow of gas from the inlet to vents that are directed to a potential source of moisture. The vents are formed on a peripheral distribution channel that is in fluid communication with the gas inlet. In a preferred embodiment, each vent has a one-way duckbill valve allowing for the flow of gas from the peripheral distribution channel to dry a diaper/bandage in which the bandage/diaper drying system is mounted. The one-way duckbill valves reduce backflow of foreign matter into the peripheral distribution channel.

Abstract: A golf cart includes at least one external surface and an apparatus for coupling a glove to the at least one external surface. The apparatus comprises a body comprising an inner surface and an outer surface. The body is coupled to the golf cart such that the inner surface remains in substantial contact against the at least one external surface during operation of the golf cart. The body outer surface includes at least one fastening mechanism for removably coupling a glove to the body such that the glove remains coupled to the apparatus during operation of the golf cart.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drying device for a wall structure, the device comprising an inflatable drying mat (1) of lightweight plastic sheeting and generally comprising a floor engaging portion (2), a wall engaging portion (3), an outwardly facing portion (4) that extends between an outer edge portion (5) of the floor engaging portion (2) and an upper edge portion (6) of the wall engaging portion (3) to define a triangular cross-section when in use and connected to an air mover. The drying mat 1 also comprising opposite end portions (7, 8) that closes the mat (1) to form an inflatable configuration when in use. The floor engaging portion (2) and the wall engaging portion (3) are both provided with a multiplicity of apertures whereby, when the mat (1) is deployed against a wall structure and an air mover is attached to the mat (1) air passes through the multiplicity of apertures to dry the wall structure.

Abstract: The mitten and boot dryer for use with a residential furnace includes a vent plate made of a ferrous material, which is mounted either one a forced air residential furnace or down line therefrom. The vent plate features a plurality of holes upon which a vent may be attached via an angled base support. The angled base support features a magnet embedded therein, which attaches itself onto the hole of the vent plate, and can rotate there about. Alternatively, the angled base support may feature a winged end that slides into a winged hole on the vent plate, and is rotated therein so as to lock into the vent plate. The vent has a cap on a farthest distal end and features a plurality of holes along the length. The angled base support includes a friction hinge to enable rotation of the vent with respect to the vent plate. The vents are ideally oriented at angles to enable a boot or mitten to rest thereon.

Abstract: An oven configured for drying a container. The oven includes a housing defining an interior space including a supply chamber and a return chamber. A conveyor is configured for movement within a portion of the interior space of the housing defined by a plurality of semi-circular shaped duct sections connected at each end of the semi-circular shaped duct sections to a straight duct section. Each duct section includes two side walls coupled to a back wall defining a continuous U-shaped duct path through which the conveyor moves. The oven is further configured to provide a temperature difference between any two points within the interior space of the oven housing controlled to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit, by a uniform air flow throughout the oven. The uniform air flow is facilitated by the sizing and spacing of various circular orifices and slotted orifices in the continuous duct path.

Abstract: An arrangement for drying wood including a framed structure for creating an area, an optional support structure for supporting wood placed thereon, a cover, wherein the cover is supported by the framed structure and wherein the cover has water resistant properties and allows infrared radiation to pass through the cover to warm the wood, wherein the cover is constructed to facilitate the escaping of some moisture from the arrangement through one or more vents in the cover and collect other moisture on an inner surface of the cover and permit at least some of the other moisture to run down along the inner surface of the cover towards the ground; wherein a system is created at least in part by the cover to accelerate the drying of the wood. A method of drying the wood is also provided.

Abstract: A laundry hanging solution comprising an expansion assembly, a post assembly, and a hanging rod assembly.

Abstract: A pan-like support element designed to be hung, in use, for transporting sheet material throughout a sheet material working plant, is described. The support element includes at least one plate-like body for supporting the sheet material, a holding portion extending from a surface of the plate-like body, a hanger at the rear for engagement with dragging and support structure of the plant, and a holding portion including at least one lug rising from the plate-like body, or from a base element that is secured to it, and supports a top transverse element extending parallel to the plate-like body and transversal to the front-rear direction.

Abstract: A drying holder holds a solar cell in an upright state, and is used in an electrode drying process. The drying holder is provided with a base part on which the solar cell is placed, and a support part that is disposed on the base part, and forms a support slot that is capable of accommodating the solar cell. Vents are formed on the base part and/or the support part.

Abstract: I have invented a partly magnetic apparatus to facilitate the drying of athletic shoes in a conventional laundry dryer while dryer is in motion of consisting stretchable band and rod.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for washing delicate items are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, an assembly for reducing wear and tear of products within an appliance is provided. The assembly comprising an elongated member having distal and proximal connectors that are secured to receiving parts of the appliance, and having least one holding element that is removably mounted along the length of the elongated member and is configured to releasably hold at least one product.

Abstract: A freeze dryer shelf with opposed, parallel first and second plates is disclosed. The plates have at least one flow channel located therebetween for conveying a diathermic fluid between the plates. One of the plates has a surface treated to inhibit the sticking to the shelf of a rubber stopper pressed against that surface during the application of pressure to the stopper to push the stopper into a container.

Abstract: A Conveyor Belt Coat Hanger for Shirts and other Clothing includes a Hook, a First Member, a Second Member, a Third Member, and a Collar Bar. This Conveyor Belt Coat Hanger for Shirts and other Clothing is used so that a dry cleaning facility can maintain the structural integrity of the collars of the shirts while economizing spatial considerations.

Abstract: A raising device for a cleaning part in a cleaning tool and a raising method for a cleaning part in a cleaning tool are provided. The raising device is capable of raising the fibers of the cleaning part to a state in which waste can be collected. A raising device for raising the fibers in a fiber layer constituting a cleaning part in a cleaning tool is configured by providing a blowing part which blows compressed air at the fiber layer to raise the fibers of the fiber layer.

Abstract: A clothes drying rack for use with recreational vehicles disclosed, the rack being adapted to engage the supporting arms of a recreational vehicle ladder and including a plurality of through-holes that will accept standard clothes hangers or one or more rods extending therethrough for supporting clothes or other such articles.

Abstract: An attachment for a fan, blower of other air moving device encompassing, and made of or designed to hold a scented material. The attachment may be constructed from any flexible, rigid or semi rigid material. A scented material base utilizing or made of paper, polymer, plastic, cardboard, ceramic, gel or other fragrance containing substrate that can be contained or placed inside said attachment. When the fan or blower is turned on a scent is emitted throughout the space. The attachment is available in standard or custom sizes, scents, shapes or colors to fit any standard fan or blower. The air movement produced creates a scent dispersion/diffusion effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides one embodiment of a semiconductor processing apparatus. The semiconductor processing apparatus includes a load lock designed to receive a wafer carrier; an inner wafer carrier buffer configured to hold the wafer carrier received from the load lock and to perform a nitrogen purge to the wafer carrier; and a processing module designed to perform a semiconductor process to wafers from the wafer.

Abstract: An elongate flexible band may be formed into a self-adjusting closed loop for insertion into an opening in a garment. The loop expands against the sides of the garment opening, holding the garment open to enhance airflow into the garment. A loop connector limits the closed loop to a maximum preferred diameter. The flexible band includes an accessory connector for attaching accessories such as a scent container, holder, or electric fan. The accessory connector may include retaining posts or may alternatively include flanged retaining blocks. A scent container or other accessory may optionally include flanges, flanged retaining blocks, or other attachment means. An optional timer controls discharge from a spray container into a garment. An embodiment of the invention may optionally be provided together with garment such as a glove for a hand.

Abstract: A fabric treatment apparatus is provided. The fabric treatment apparatus includes a treatment room adapted to receive laundry to be treated; a rack disposed in the treatment room, and adapted to support a plurality of hangers to hang the laundry; one or more electromagnets to apply attraction and repulsion to the clothes rack; and a heating unit adapted to supply at least one of hot air and steam into the treatment room.

Abstract: A method of processing IC units comprising the steps of: dicing said IC units from a substrate; delivering said IC units to a idle block; inspecting a face of said units as exposed during the dicing step using an inspection device whilst said units are on said idle block, then; engaging said units with a picker assembly; passing said units over a second inspection device to inspect an opposed face of said units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for drying articles and hanging from a support means, the device comprising: parallel housings affixed to said support means; a plurality of motors installed in a first housing, each motor having a spool; a plurality of pulleys installed in a second housing, each pulley being aligned with a respective motor; a drying rack comprising a plurality of parallel arranged bars; and a plurality of strings, each string being wound around a spool of a respective motor and then passing through a respective pulley, and ends of said strings being affixed to ends of a respective bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drying assembly for moist material (1), in particular sewage sludge, having a rooted drying surface (2) for accommodating the moist material (1) during the drying process thereof, and having a transport device (3) which is designed to transport the moist material (1) that is placed on the drying surface (2) in a direction of a first end face (4) of the drying surface (2). According to the invention, the drying assembly comprises a plurality of supply means (5), with the aid of which the moist material (1) can be placed onto the drying surface (2), wherein the supply means (5) are arranged such that said means are distributed between the first end face (4) and a second end face (10) of the drying surface (2), said second end face (10) being located opposite the first end face (4).

Abstract: This invention discloses a dryer for insertion into a cavity of a reservoir bladder with a fill inlet, a primary internal cavity and a back pocket cavity portion, the dryer including a framework configured for insertion into a water inlet of an internal cavity of reservoir bladder which includes a primary internal cavity and a back pocket cavity portion, and a first air passageway formed by the framework and configured to receive heated air from an air supply passageway and heater, and to direct the heated air to the primary internal cavity. The invention also discloses the framework forming a second air passageway which is configured to direct heated air to the back pocket cavity portion and such a framework providing a biased tab mounted to the framework configured to provide a biased securing tab for applying outward pressure to the water inlet of the reservoir bladder, for securing the reservoir bladder to the framework.