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An adsorbent composition for removing mercury from a flue gas stream, and a method of its use. The composition is a powdered activated carbon having at least one of a halogen-containing component and an alkaline component dispersed thereon. A flow agent can be composited with the material to maintain flowability in situ.

An apparatus for electroplating a layer of metal on the surface of a wafer includes an ionically resistive ionically permeable element located in close proximity of the wafer (preferably within 5 mm of the wafer surface) which serves to modulate ionic current at the wafer surface, and a second cathode configured to divert a portion of current from the wafer surface. The ionically resistive ionically permeable element in a preferred embodiment is a disk made of a resistive material having a plurality of perforations formed therein, such that perforations do not form communicating channels within the body of the disk. The provided configuration effectively redistributes ionic current in the plating system allowing plating of uniform metal layers and mitigating the terminal effect.

A system 30 and method(s) 100 for thermal treatment of a selected target within a subject is disclosed. System 30 includes RF source 10, phase shifter 14, impedance matching network 11 and resonator 13. Applicator 3 conveys output signal 17 from energy source 10 through surface 6 of biological tissue 4 to predetermined energy dissipation zone 5 after output 17 has been processed by the phase shifter 14, IMN 11 and resonator 13. Stationary water molecules 1, such as those in fat cells, are heated. System 30 is operative to heat a volume of biological tissue beneath the biological tissue surface 6 such that surface 6 of biological tissue 4 is maintained at a lower temperature than predetermined energy dissipation zone 5 without a cooling device. The invention is useful in selective heating of cellulite bodies as a means of treating cellulite.

Systems for handling and / or dispensing hydrogen or a mixture of fuels containing hydrogen gas including refueling stations for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Pure hydrogen or various mixtures ratios of hydrogen and CNG may be dispensed. Hydrogen handling equipment may include a hydrogen generator, a pressurizing apparatus or compressor, pressure vessels, piping, valves, vent pipes, and / or a dispenser. Substantially vertical orientation of pressure vessels may reduce the amount of land required and facilitate installation in urban environments. Pressurization may take place before hydrogen generation to reduce the power required for pressurization. Safety features include enclosures and surrounding walls that lean away from the equipment. Any leaking hydrogen, fires, or explosions may be contained and / or directed upward, protecting human life and property. Systems may be shop assembled and certified.

A monolithic ferrule / endcap / optical fiber structure is provided wherein an optical fiber is terminated in a ferrule and bonded by fusion to form a monolithic unit which minimizes optical loss and is typically capable of transmitting high power laser radiation, preferably on the order of 500 W and higher, without damage to the optical fiber and ferrule. Ferrule, endcap, optical fiber and fusible powder are composed of material of substantially the same physical characteristics such that, when all are fused together, the structure so formed is monolithic and the optical path is transparent.

Technique for bonding soft biological tissue having an incision therein with forceps adapted to grip a portion of tissue on both sides of incision. Electrodes are secured to forceps for contracting the tissue portion. An electrical power source provides a high frequency electrical signal to electrodes to be passed through the tissue portion. The electrical power source is controlled to provide electrodes with one voltage signal during a first of two stages, wherein the voltage rises linearly, and another voltage signal during a second of the two stages, wherein the voltage is stabilized and modulated with a low frequency rectangular signal. A clamping means applies force with the forceps to compress the tissue at one or different levels during two time periods while the high frequency voltage is passed through the electrodes. The tissue impedance is measured as a function of time, with its minimal value being determined and stored.

A camera system comprising means for converting an object image into an image signal, recording means for recording the image signal on a recording medium, reproduction means for reproducing the image signal recorded on the recording medium, finder means for displaying the object image and display means for selectively displaying an image corresponding to the image signal to be recorded or an image corresponding to the reproduced image signal. A display portion of the finder means is smaller than that of the display means and the display portion of the display means has a flat plate which can be exposed to an outside of the camera system.

A submerged combustion burner having co-axial fuel and oxidant tubes forming an annular space therebetween, wherein the outer tube extends beyond the end of the inner tube. A burner nozzle having an outside diameter corresponding to the inside diameter of the outer tube is connected to the outlet end of the inner tube and forms a centralized opening in fluid communication with the inner tube and at least one peripheral longitudinally oriented opening in fluid communication with the annular space. In accordance with one embodiment, a longitudinally adjustable rod is disposed within the inner tube for adjustment of fluid flow therethrough, and a cylindrical insert having at least one flame stabilizer for stabilizing a flame produced by the burner is attached to the outlet end of the outer tube. In accordance with another embodiment, fluid flow through the inner tube is achieved by a flow control valve operably connected to the inner tube.

A submerged combustion burner having co-axial fuel and oxidant tubes forming an annular space therebetween, wherein the outer tube extends beyond the end of the inner tube. A burner nozzle having an outside diameter corresponding to the inside diameter of the outer tube is connected to the outlet end of the inner tube and forms a centralized opening in fluid communication with the inner tube and at least one peripheral longitudinally oriented opening in fluid communication with the annular space. In accordance with one embodiment, a longitudinally adjustable rod is disposed within the inner tube for adjustment of fluid flow therethrough, and a cylindrical insert having at least one flame stabilizer for stabilizing a flame produced by the burner is attached to the outlet end of the outer tube. In accordance with another embodiment, fluid flow through the inner tube is achieved by a flow control valve operably connected to the inner tube.

A monolithic ferrule / endcap / optical fiber structure is provided wherein an optical fiber is terminated in a ferrule and bonded by fusion to form a monolithic unit which minimizes optical loss and is typically capable of transmitting high power laser radiation, preferably on the order of 500 W and higher, without damage to the optical fiber and ferrule. Ferrule, endcap, optical fiber and fusible powder are composed of material of substantially the same physical characteristics such that, when all are fused together, the structure so formed is monolithic and the optical path is transparent.

A fuel / air premixer for use in a gas turbine improves the atomization performance and mixing performance of the fuel by guiding an air so as to flow in an outward radial direction. A flow-deflecting tubular body having an annular cross section is disposed on the inside of and coaxially with a liquid film-forming body of an airblast atomizer nozzle disposed at the inlet portion of a premixing tube. The outer peripheral surface of the flow-deflecting tubular body has a wall surface which increases in outer diameter toward the tip end of a first annular passage. The inner peripheral surface of the flow-deflecting tubular body has a form in which the inner diameter has a minimum to form a contracted portion, and then increases dramatically toward the tip end.

An image forming apparatus may include an image reading area reading an original image and preparing image information thereof, an image forming area forming an image on a sheet-shaped recording medium based on the image information, and a discharging area located therebetween, at least opening in front and including an outlet discharging the sheet-shaped recording medium with a space connected thereto, wherein at least the discharging area further includes at least an inhibitor inhibiting an object blocking discharge of the sheet-shaped recording medium from approaching the outlet through the space. Further, an image forming apparatus may include a fixer fixing an image on a sheet-shaped recording medium upon application of heat, a tray receiving the sheet-shaped recording medium, a thermodetector detecting a temperature near the tray; and an annunciator alarming that it is dangerous to take out the sheet-shaped recording medium from the tray when the temperature is not lower than a desired or predetermined temperature.

An ultraviolet sterilizer for use during surgery is mounted in a base cabinet. The UV light source can be a laser, or an LED. An optical frequency multiplier can be used that outputs UV of less than 280 nm, or greater than 320 nm, to avoid burning the patient. A visible LED aiming light directs the UV light toward the surgery. A crosshair image can be projected to position the light.One lamp has a housing, a cavity, a handle, and an ocular plate to pass the UV and the aiming light. An articulated arm allows selective positioning of the lamp. Another lamp has a stylus, a handle, and a tip small enough for easy insertion into a small incision for arthroscopy. A fiber optic cable connects the UV and the aiming light to the lamp. Lenses or filters can be used with the fiber optic cable.An electronic power supply and a CPU connect to the UV and the aiming light sources. A keyboard inputs commands to the CPU. A sensor provides feedback.Another UV sterilizer is mounted on a ceiling of the operating room. A lamp has a housing with a cavity. Either a curved or a flat substrate is mounted in the cavity. Solid state UV elements are arrayed on the substrate, along with visible LEDs for aiming. Either a curved or a flat mirror is disposed behind the substrate. An ocular plate passes the UV and the aiming light, and protects the elements from damage. The ocular plate is a diffuser, a filter, or a fresnel lens.

A compact hand held device is provided that can be safely used by those suffering from acne, blemished skin or fine wrinkles. The hand held device includes an on / off switch and a button that pulses the device when it is placed on the target site. A battery within the device powers a circuit board and drives a short pulse of current through a heating element, which heats up to approximately 300° C. in less than 0.1 sec. Thermal conduction transfers the heat to the skin and causes a biological response that accelerates acne clearing, treats blemished skin or fine wrinkles. The total heat transferred is low enough to prevent burns. Application of acne treatment creams and gels further accelerates treatment

A fuel / air premixer for use in a gas turbine improves the atomization performance and mixing performance of the fuel by guiding an air so as to flow in an outward radial direction. A flow-deflecting tubular body having an annular cross section is disposed on the inside of and coaxially with a liquid film-forming body of an airbiast atomizer nozzle disposed at the inlet portion of a premixing tube. The outer peripheral surface of the flow-deflecting tubular body has a wall surface which increases in outer diameter toward the tip end of a first annular passage. The inner peripheral surface of the flow-deflecting tubular body has a form in which the inner diameter has a minimum to form a contracted portion, and then increases dramatically toward the tip end.

An apparatus for electroplating a layer of metal on the surface of a wafer includes an ionically resistive ionically permeable element located in close proximity of the wafer (preferably within 5 mm of the wafer surface) which serves to modulate ionic current at the wafer surface, and a second cathode configured to divert a portion of current from the wafer surface. The ionically resistive ionically permeable element in a preferred embodiment is a disk made of a resistive material having a plurality of perforations formed therein, such that perforations do not form communicating channels within the body of the disk. The provided configuration effectively redistributes ionic current in the plating system allowing plating of uniform metal layers and mitigating the terminal effect.

A structure comprises a high thermally conductive case with a receiver space for a power module, a thermally conductive part being provided on the case to contact a heating component of the power module in the power supply to induct the heat by the heating component to the case and contact the exterior air through the outside surface of case to dissipate the heat; and a housing the inner surface of which directly contact and cover the outside of high thermally conductive case, a grid-formed structure being formed at most of the region of housing to prevent the heat from scalding the person who touches or takes the power supply. With the large heat dissipation area, the heat is transferred through the external air to increase the efficiency of heat dissipation, and further all power parts may operate in a lower temperature to increase the work efficiency of power supply.

A drying control method and apparatus of a washing and drying machine, in which cooling water dropped from a condensation duct to a tub accelerates the condensation of moisture contained in circulated air so as to improve condensing capability, a cold air drying time is differently set according to load so that when the load is small, a drying time is shortened, and the drying of laundry is rapidly performed, a power consumption rate is minimized, or a cooling water consumption rate is minimized according to user's desire, and a drying operation is controlled using a difference between a temperature of air and a temperature of cooling water so that the drying operation is efficiently performed according to load conditions so as to improve the drying capability.

A system 30 and method(s) 100 for thermal treatment of a selected target within a subject is disclosed. System 30 includes RF source 10, phase shifter 14, impedance matching network 11 and resonator 13. Applicator 3 conveys output signal 17 from energy source 10 through surface 6 of biological tissue 4 to predetermined energy dissipation zone 5 after output 17 has been processed by the phase shifter 14, IMN 11 and resonator 13. Stationary water molecules 1, such as those in fat cells, are preferentially heated. Operation of system 30 produces a reverse thermal gradient so that surface 6 of biological tissue 4 is maintained at a lower temperature than predetermined energy dissipation zone 5 without a cooling device. The invention is useful in selective heating of cellulite bodies as a means of treating cellulite.

A biologic deodoring and cleaning agent for treating the refuse to prepare fertilizer and cleaning and activating water area contains high-safety yeast, lactobacillus, nitrogen-fixing bacteria, functional bacillus, and photosynthetic bacteria.

Disclosed is an electronic cigarette (200), comprising a cylindrical housing (1) and an atomizer (21) provided inside the housing (1). An end of the housing (1) is provided with a suction nozzle primary cover (51) and a suction nozzle secondary cover (52), the suction nozzle primary cover (51) and the suction nozzle secondary cover (52) are successively inserted and fixed to an inner wall of the housing (1), and a cooling cavity is formed between the suction nozzle primary cover (51) and the suction nozzle secondary cover (52). Both the suction nozzle primary cover (51) and the suction nozzle secondary cover (52) are provided with a ventilation hole (512, 523) in communication with the cooling cavity, and a ventilation column (521) is formed in the suction nozzle secondary cover (52) for communicating the cooling cavity with the outside of the electronic cigarette. This electronic cigarette can reduce or avoid the possibility of a smoker inhaling cigarette liquid, and improve the safety of use.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cooking vessel having a heat source that can be raised or lowered and adjusted to the left and right, comprising the heat source, which can be raised or lowered with respect to the cooking grill plate, for transferring heat to a cooking grill plate thereby adjusting the amount of heat applied to the cooking grill plate. Also, by allowing rotation of the heat source to left or right directions, the amount of heat transferred to the cooking grill plate can be varied when cooking food or meat on the cooking grill plate or after the cooking or grilling of the meat is done, thereby enabling quick grilling of food or meat and preventing burning of the completed food or grilled meat. In addition, the present invention further comprises a power blocker for completely blocking power that is supplied to the heat source, thereby significantly reducing electricity consumption that is unnecessarily consumed.

The invention provides an electric pressure cooker with a cover being conveniently opened. The cooker comprises a cooker body, a cooker cover and a buckling part. The buckling part comprises a movable clamping part arranged on the cooker cover and a fastener located on the cooker body. The cooker cover is buckled with the cooker body through the buckling part. The cooker cover comprises a lining and a lock cover located below the lining. The lock cover rotates so that the lock cover and the cooker body are locked and unlocked. The cooker cover is further provided with a cover-opening assembly which drives the locking cover to rotate. The lock cover is provided with an unlocking part. When the cover-opening assembly drives the lock cover to rotate at the first set position, the lock cover and the cooker body are unlocked. When the cover-opening assembly drives the lock cover to continuously rotate at the second set position, the fastener is acted upon the movable clamping part. The movable clamping part is separated from the fastener such that the cooker cover is opened. The rotation angle at which the lock cover rotates from the first set position to the second set position is Alfa. The cooker cover is provided with an elastic device driving the lock cover to rotate. After the cooker cover is opened, the elastic device drives the lock cover to rotate at the angle of Beta which is less than Afla. The electric pressure cooker with the cover being conveniently opened facilitates opening the cover.

An electric appliance for pressure cooking food includes a casing (1) and a lid (4) forming the outer jacket of the appliance, an outer vessel (2) forming the inner chamber of the appliance, a heating element (25) placed in the bottom of the outer vessel (2), a removable inner vessel (3) forming the container (30) for cooking food, wherein the inner vessel (3) includes at least one handhold (31) extending past the periphery of the casing (1).

In accordance with one aspect of the invention, there is provided a shading protected solar cell apparatus for use in a solar cell system. The apparatus includes a solar cell having a front side current collector and a back side current collector. The apparatus also includes a bypass diode closely adjacent the back side current collector, the bypass diode having a front side current collector and a back side current collector. The apparatus further includes a first electrical coupling for electrically coupling the front side current collector of the bypass diode to the back side current collector of the solar cell. The apparatus also includes a second electrical coupling for electrically coupling the back side current collector of the bypass diode to the front side current collector of the solar cell, the first and second electrical couplings cooperating to enable a current generated by non-shaded solar cells in the system to be shunted through the bypass diode when the solar cell is shaded. The apparatus further includes a thermal coupling thermally coupling the bypass diode to a back side of the solar cell such that heat generated in the bypass diode due to current shunted through the bypass diode is dissipated by the solar cell sufficiently to avoid burning the solar cell or the bypass diode when the solar cell is shaded.

A four-cycle engine is provided with valve timing adjusters for adjusting opening and closing timing an and an exhaust valve. In medium- to high-speed ranges in medium- to high-load regions of the engine, a closing point (ExC) of the exhaust valve defined as a point of transfer from an acceleration portion to a constant speed portion on its valve lift characteristics curve is set to a point a specific period before an intake top dead center, and an opening point (InO) of the intake valve defined as a point of transfer from a constant speed portion to an acceleration portion on its valve lift characteristics curve is set to a point after the intake top dead center. In addition, the period from the closing point (ExC) of the exhaust valve to the opening point (InO) of the intake valve is made longer in the medium-speed range than in the high-speed range in the medium- to high-load regions of the engine.

The invention provides a pot cover and an electric pressure cooker, including a rotating shaft, a limit groove, a cross groove, a cross connecting column, a cleaning brush, a pot cover body, a cavity, a coil tube, a box body, a column and a liquid return frame. The cross groove is provided with On the lower end face of the rotating shaft, the upper end of the cross connecting column is assembled inside the cross groove, the cleaning brush is fixed on the annular side surface of the cross connecting column, and the cleaning brush is assembled inside the pot cover. This design is convenient for the cleaning of the pot cover in the present invention. The upper end of the inner wall of the lid, the coil is arranged inside the cavity, and the upper end of the coil passes through the lid and extends to the upper side of the lid. This design is convenient for the utilization of high-temperature steam. The box body is assembled on the annular side of the upper end of the coil. The upright column is fixed on the lower end face of the box body, the liquid return frame is fixed on the upper end face of the upright column, and the liquid return frame is arranged on the upper side of the coil. high.

The invention discloses a time-delay boosting electric pressure cooker which comprises a cooker body, wherein a controller, a connecting plate, a sliding chute, a sliding block, a supporting rod, a cooker cover, a handle, an exhausting column, a gas outlet head and an electromagnetic valve are arranged on the cooker body; the controller is fixedly connected in front of the cooker body; the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the upper right of the cooker body; the sliding chute is located inside the connecting plate; the sliding block is movably connected inside the sliding chute; the supporting rod is fixedly connected to an upper end of the sliding block; the cooker cover is fixedly connected to a left end of the supporting rod; and the handle is fixedly connected to an upper end ofthe cooker cover. The controller, the electromagnetic valve and a temperature sensor can be combined to effectively control the pressure in the electric pressure cooker when cooking rice, and rapidlyabsorb enough water when the interior of the cooker is in a semi-high pressure state; the electromagnetic valve is controlled to be closed by the controller after reaching a set time, and then the cooker continues to boost.

The present application relates to a heater (6) for heating food received in a container (2) to prevent overheating and / or scorching of the food. The heater (6) has a heating element (9) and a control unit configured to initially operate the heating element (9) at a higher initial temperature setting so that, when a container (2) is disposed adjacent to the heating element (9), the temperature of the container is increased rapidly, and to reduce the temperature setting of the heating element (9) to the operating temperature setting when the higher initial temperature setting is reached. The present application also relates to an apparatus for heating food and a method of operating a heater (6) for heating food.

The invention provides an integrated pressure cooker facilitating lid opening. The integrated pressure cooker comprises a cooker body, a cooker lid and a fastening part, the fastening part comprises amovable clamping part arranged on the cooker lid and a fastening part body located on the cooker body, the cooker lid is fastened on the cooker body through the fastening part and further comprises openable clamping tongs, by opening and closing the cooker lid, the cooker body is unlocked and locked, the cooker lid is provided with an unlocking button, a first conveying mechanism is arranged between the unlocking button and the clamping tongs, the unlocking button drives the clamping tongs to be opened through the first conveying mechanism, when the unlocking button is triggered to move froman initial position to a first position, the clamping tongs are opened, and the unlocking button continues to be triggered to move to a second position, the movable clamping part is separated from thefastening part body. By operating the unlocking button, the clamping tongs are opened and separated from the fastening part, the pressure cooker is opened by one motion of operating the button, the problem in the prior art that the pressure cooker is complex in lid opening is solved, and a user conveniently uses the integrated pressure cooker.