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20080226855 | HIGH IMPACT STRENGTH FILM AND NON-PVC CONTAINING CONTAINER AND POUCH AND OVERPPOUCH - A monolayer film of a polymer blend of a first component selected from the group consisting of an ethylene containing polymer, the first component present in an amount by weight of the film from about 60% to about 1%, the first component having a first melting point temperature determined by DSC, a second component selected from the group consisting of propylene containing polymers and methyl pentene containing polymers, the second component being present in an amount by weight of the film from about 99% to about 40%, the second component having a second melting point temperature determined by DSC; and the film being capable of withstanding steam sterilization at a temperature from about 100° C. to about 130° C. | 09-18-2008 |
20080249247 | HIGH IMPACT STRENGTH FILM AND NON-PVC CONTAINING CONTAINER AND POUCH AND OVERPOUCH - A monolayer film of a polymer blend of a first component selected from the group consisting of an ethylene containing polymer, the first component present in an amount by weight of the film from about 60% to about 1%, the first component having a first melting point temperature determined by DSC, a second component selected from the group consisting of propylene containing polymers and methyl pentene containing polymers, the second component being present in an amount by weight of the film from about 99% to about 40%, the second component having a second melting point temperature determined by DSC; and the film being capable of withstanding steam sterilization at a temperature from about 100° C. to about | 10-09-2008 |
20100294693 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 11-25-2010 |
20110097563 | SHEETS FOR USE WITH MEDICAL CONTAINERS - Sheets for use with medical containers are described. An example sheet for use with medical containers includes a plurality of layers. At least one of the layers includes polyolefin and the plurality of the layers comprises approximately less than 15% of at least one of a plasticizer or a low molecular weight material that is to decrease a rate of hemolysis when exposed to a blood component. At least one of the plurality of layers being modified to enable autoclavability and radio frequency sealability. | 04-28-2011 |
20130079753 | Flexible Medical Tubing Having Kink Resistant Properties And Methods And Apparatus To Produce The Same - A flexible, kink-resistant medical tube and a method and apparatus for making the same are provided. The tube includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface. The tube includes a lumen defined by the inner surface of the body and extending between the first end and the second end. The tube also includes a helical structure within the body. The helical structure may be formed either during or after an extrusion process or by steps taken both during and after the extrusion process. | 03-28-2013 |
20130184686 | Flexible Medical Tubing Having Kink Resistant Properties And Methods And Apparatus To Produce The Same - A flexible, kink-resistant medical tube and a method and apparatus for making the same are provided. The tube includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface. The tube includes a lumen defined by the inner surface of the body and extending between the first end and the second end. The tube also includes a helical structure within in the body. | 07-18-2013 |
20130320249 | DONOR TUBE SEALING HEAD WITH NON-TENSION TUBE SUPPORTS - A blood donor tube sealing apparatus includes a housing configured to house an electronic circuit configured to provide a radio frequency signal. The sealing apparatus further includes a sealing device coupled to the housing. The sealing device includes a movable sealing head and at least one movable tube support. The movable sealing head and movable tube support are configured to be moved into contact with a blood donor tube. The movable sealing head is powered by the radio frequency signal to seal the blood donor tube. | 12-05-2013 |
20140093189 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 04-03-2014 |
20140132945 | CITRATE DETECTOR FOR BLOOD PROCESSING SYSTEM - A citrate detector is provided for use in combination with a blood processing system and replacement fluid tubing or conduit of a disposable set. The citrate detector comprises a light source and a light detector. The light source is configured to emit a light having a wavelength absorbed by citrate, but at least partially transmitted by the replacement fluid conduit of the disposable set. The light detector is configured to receive at least a portion of the light from the light source and generate a signal indicative of the presence or absence of citrate in the replacement fluid conduit based, at least in part, on the amount of light received from the light source. A blood processing system incorporating such a citrate detector may include a flow detector for determining whether fluid is present in the conduit prior to checking for the presence of citrate. | 05-15-2014 |
20140276527 | MEDICAL CONTAINERS WITH TEREPHTHALATE PLASTICIZER FOR STORING RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTS - Containers for the storage of red blood cell compositions are disclosed. The container walls are made of a plastic composition that includes a polymeric material and at least one extractable agent that includes a terephthalate ester in an amount effective to suppress hemolysis in red blood cells. | 09-18-2014 |
20140291535 | Citrate Detector For Blood Processing System - A citrate detector is provided for use in combination with a blood processing system and replacement fluid tubing or conduit of a disposable set. The citrate detector comprises a light source and a light detector. The light source is configured to emit a light having a wavelength absorbed by citrate, but at least partially transmitted by the replacement fluid conduit of the disposable set. The light detector is configured to receive at least a portion of the light from the light source and generate a signal indicative of the presence or absence of citrate in the replacement fluid conduit based, at least in part, on the amount of light received from the light source. A blood processing system incorporating such a citrate detector may include a flow detector for determining whether fluid is present in the conduit prior to checking for the presence of citrate. | 10-02-2014 |
20150122997 | Non-Invasive Identification Of Solutions - A fluid identification assembly is provided to determine the presence or absence of multiple components within a fluid in a conduit. The assembly includes a light source and a light detector positioned to receive a portion of light from the light source reflected by the conduit and fluid. A dual-band bandpass filter may be associated with the light detector to allow multiple wavelengths of light to be monitored, thereby monitoring the composition of the fluid based on the amount of light of each wavelength absorbed by the fluid. Rather than a dual-band bandpass filter, a second light detector may be provided, along with a beam splitter to separate light from a single source for receipt of light of different wavelengths by the light detectors. The dual-band bandpass filter may also be replaced by a second light source and detector pair for analyzing fluid using multiple wavelengths of light. | 05-07-2015 |
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20090084379 | DRY POWDER INHALER - An dry powder inhaler is disclosed. The dry powder inhaler is designed so that a user's breath vacuums the dry powder from a well within the housing and directs the powder in a direct path to the user. This design prevents impaction and agglomeration of powder within the inhaler. A flow restrictor may be added within the inhaler to increase turbulence and thus increase dispersion of powder within the air inhaled by the user. | 04-02-2009 |
20110236258 | MEDICAL FLUID ACCESS DEVICE WITH ANTISEPTIC INDICATOR - A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent. | 09-29-2011 |
20130168279 | CONTAINER WITH pH INDICATOR - Containers with pH indicators are disclosed. The pH indicator is in contact with the contents of a container and detects changes in the pH of the contents. | 07-04-2013 |
20130224866 | MEDICAL FLUID ACCESS DEVICE WITH ANTISEPTIC INDICATOR - A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent. The indicator includes a substrate and a microporous layer disposed on the substrate. The microporous layer is made from a polymer material having an index of refraction from about 1.25 to about 1.6 and is configured to change from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state upon exposure to an antiseptic solution. The microporous layer resumes the substantially opaque state after a period of time. | 08-29-2013 |
20140086892 | RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTS AND THE STORAGE OF RED BLOOD CELLS IN NON-PVC CONTAINERS - Red blood cell products are disclosed. The product includes a container made from a non-PVC, substantially plasticizer-free material. The product includes a RBC concentrate and a hypotonic solution for storing the RBCs. | 03-27-2014 |
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20120328263 | Method And Apparatus For Advertisement Placement In A User Dialog On A Set-Top Box - Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching. | 12-27-2012 |
20130318552 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED BIDDING AND ADVERTISEMENT PLACEMENT ON A SET-TOP BOX - Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching. | 11-28-2013 |
20140250463 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADVERTISEMENT PLACEMENT IN A USER DIALOG ON A SET-TOP BOX - Methods and apparatuses for presenting targeted advertisements to DVR users are described. After a DVR has finished playing a recorded television program, or in response to other specified events, the DVR presents a screen which comprises a “save or delete” menu. In addition to the “save” and “delete” options, the menu additionally comprises one or more other options. Each of these other options may correspond to a separate promotional item. For example, a user's selection of such an option may cause the DVR to display or play an advertisement on the user's television set. Additionally or alternatively, these other options, when selected by a user, may cause the DVR to display a user interface through which the user can actually purchase a product or service. The product or service advertised or offered may be one that was featured or referenced in the television program that the user was just watching. | 09-04-2014 |
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20130337998 | IRON OXIDE NANOPARTICLE DISPERSIONS AND FUEL ADDITIVES FOR SOOT COMBUSTION - Aqueous and substantially crystalline iron oxide nanoparticle dispersions and processes for making them are disclosed. The nanoparticle size and size distribution width are advantageous for use in a fuel additive for catalytic reduction of soot combustion in diesel particulate filters. Nanoparticles of the aqueous colloid are transferred to a substantially non-polar liquid comprising a carboxylic acid and one or more low-polarity solvents. The transfer is achieved by mixing the aqueous and substantially non-polar materials, forming an emulsion, followed by a phase separation into a substantially metal-free remnant polar phase and a substantially non-polar organic colloid phase. A method for rapid and substantially complete transfer of non-agglomerated nanoparticles to the low polarity phase in the presence of an organic amine, and a rapid phase separation of the substantially non-polar colloid from a remnant aqueous phase, are provided. | 12-19-2013 |
20140322333 | CHELATED NANOCERIA FOR THE TREATMENT OF OXIDATIVE STRESS - A process for making cerium-containing nanoparticles with biocompatible stabilizers is described, wherein an aqueous reaction mixture comprising cerous ion, citric acid, a stabilizer (chelator) selected from the group consisting of nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylene glycol tetraacetic acid and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, and an oxidant, is provided, followed by a heating step to effectively form the nanoparticles. These biocompatible nanoparticles can be used to treat oxidative stress related diseases and events, such as ischemic stroke. | 10-30-2014 |
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20100114012 | Portable Peritoneal Dialysis System - A portable peritoneal dialysis system for a patient includes an inlet port for providing inflow to the patient's peritoneal cavity, an outlet port for providing outflow from the patient's peritoneal cavity, and a volume of dialysate for flow into and out of the patient's peritoneal cavity, thereby removing from the dialysate uremic waste metabolites that have diffused into the dialysate. The portable peritoneal dialysis system also includes a closed liquid flow loop, including a pump, for flowing the dialysate into and out of the patient's peritoneal cavity, and an organic- and phosphate-removing stage, including at least one replaceable cartridge in the closed liquid flow loop, the cartridge containing material for removing organic compounds and phosphate from dialysate removed from the patient's peritoneal cavity. The portable peritoneal dialysis system further includes a urea- and ammonia-removing stage, including at least one replaceable cartridge in the closed liquid flow loop, the cartridge containing material for removing urea and ammonia from dialysate removed from the patient's peritoneal cavity, the material being packed around semi-permeable hollow fibers with interior fiber walls that reject cations, thereby retaining cations in the dialysate. | 05-06-2010 |
20110060273 | PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialysate regeneration system for removing contaminants from spent dialysate according to this invention includes a dialysate circulation flow path including a pump that pumps spent dialysate through the dialysate circulation flow path, a first cartridge adapted to remove contaminants from the spent dialysate, including a first cleaning solution inlet and a first cleaning solution outlet, a second cartridge adapted to remove urea from the spent dialysate, the second cartridge including semi-permeable hollow fibers adapted for transport of urea across the walls of the semi-permeable hollow fibers and adapted to retain at least calcium, magnesium, and sodium ions in the spent dialysate, and including a second cleaning solution inlet and a second cleaning solution outlet. Ancillary to the two cartridges, the dialysate regeneration system further includes a first dialysate cleaning flow path including a pump that pumps first cleaning solution from the first cleaning solution outlet of the first cartridge through a first cleaning stage to the first cleaning solution inlet of the first cartridge, and a second dialysate cleaning flow path including a pump that pumps second cleaning solution from the second cleaning solution outlet of the second cartridge through a second cleaning stage to the second cleaning solution inlet of the second cartridge. | 03-10-2011 |
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20090062680 | ARTIFACT DETECTION AND CORRECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPH NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING METHODOLOGY - The method for simultaneously and concurrently identifying and quantifying a wide variety of types of facial electromyographic (EMG) and eye movement electrooculargraphic (EOG) activity, which naturally contaminate electroencephalographic (EEG) waveforms in order to significantly improve the accuracy of the calculation in real-time of the amplitude and/or coherence of any brainwave activity for any chosen frequency bandwidth for any number of electrode placements. This multi-level, widely or universally applicable, pre-defined pattern recognition artifact detection and correction system provides a method for enhancing EEG biofeedback training by detecting and eliminating any brief, contaminated epoch of EEG activity from being included in the calculation and analysis of the EEG signal. The method and apparatus disclosed herein make it possible to provide without any interruption visual, auditory and/or tactile feedback of a “true” EEG signal that through operant conditioning learning principles enables individuals to more quickly and easily learn to control their brainwave activity using neurofeedback. | 03-05-2009 |
20090069707 | METHOD TO IMPROVE NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING USING A REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM OF COMPUTERIZED GAME-LIKE COGNITIVE OR ENTERTAINMENT-BASED TRAINING ACTIVITIES - This invention consists of a neurofeedback training system that utilizes EEG activity based goals to help motivate trainees to learn to produce and sustain desirable EEG activity by enabling them to earn “game play” time. The method provides positive behavioral reinforcement to trainees by rewarding them with the opportunity to begin or continue to participate in computer game-like or entertainment-based training activities (e.g., video games, educational games, movies, music or computerized cognitive training exercises) whenever the specified EEG activity goals are achieved and maintained for a set time period. The method also provides, in one embodiment, negative reinforcement in the form of the loss of game play or entertainment opportunities whenever the specified EEG activity goals are not achieved or maintained for a specified time interval. The subject method provides simultaneous real-time, concurrent visual, auditory and/or quantitative informational feedback during the game-like computer play or entertainment that puts the trainees “in charge” so that they can win or lose game play time based on their ability to produce the specified brainwave activity that is being reinforced. The purpose of this method is to help trainees learn to maintain desirable, alert mental states associated with successful cognitive and emotional functioning during neurofeedback training exercises and during any life activity requiring active mental engagement. | 03-12-2009 |
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20090057788 | Angled implantation for removal of thin film layers - Embodiments of the invention provide a device with a reverse-tapered gate electrode and a gate dielectric layer with a length close to that of the gate length. In an embodiment, this may be done by altering portions of a blanket dielectric layer with one or more angled ion implants, then removing the altered portions of the blanket dielectric layer. | 03-05-2009 |
20090079014 | TRANSISTORS WITH HIGH-K DIELECTRIC SPACER LINER TO MITIGATE LATERAL OXIDE ENCROACHMENT - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to transistors with high-k dielectric spacer liner to mitigate lateral oxide encroachment. In this regard a semiconductor device is introduced having a substrate, a high-k gate dielectric layer on the substrate, a metal gate electrode on the high-k gate dielectric layer, and a high-k dielectric layer on either side of and adjacent to the metal gate electrode and high-k gate dielectric layer, extending a distance away from the metal gate electrode and high-k gate dielectric layer on the substrate. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090283922 | INTEGRATING HIGH STRESS CAP LAYER IN HIGH-K METAL GATE TRANSISTOR - In some embodiments an etchstop layer is deposited over a transistor that has been encapsulated by a high-K film, a silicon nitride is deposited over the deposited etchstop layer, the silicon nitride is removed, and the etchstop layer is removed. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-19-2009 |
20090321834 | Substrate fins with different heights - A device includes a number of fins. Some of the fins have greater heights than other fins. This allows the selection of different drive currents and/or transistor areas. | 12-31-2009 |
20100276756 | SUBSTRATE FINS WITH DIFFERENT HEIGHTS - A device includes a number of fins. Some of the fins have greater heights than other fins. This allows the selection of different drive currents and/or transistor areas. | 11-04-2010 |
20110147848 | Multiple transistor fin heights - The present disclosure relates to the field of fabricating microelectronic devices. In at least one embodiment, the present subject matter relates to forming transistor fins of differing heights to obtain a performance improvement for a given type of integrated circuit within the microelectronic device. | 06-23-2011 |
20130273710 | SUBSTRATE FINS WITH DIFFERENT HEIGHTS - A device includes a number of fins. Some of the fins have greater heights than other fins. This allows the selection of different drive currents and/or transistor areas. | 10-17-2013 |
20130320453 | AREA SCALING ON TRIGATE TRANSISTORS - Improving an area scaling on tri-gate transistors is described. An insulating layer is deposited on a fin on a substrate. The insulating layer is recessed to expose the fin. The corner of the fin is rounded off using a noble gas. A gate dielectric layer is deposited on the rounded corner. The radius of curvature of the corner is controllable by adjusting a bias power to the substrate. The radius of curvature of the corner is determined based on the width of the fin to reduce an area scaling of the array. | 12-05-2013 |
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20130233952 | Kitchen Appliance for Processing Foodstuff and Method of Operating Same - A kitchen appliance for processing foodstuff includes a housing enclosing a motor. A bowl is removably mountable to the housing. The bowl includes a mouth for receiving a rotatable tool within the bowl. A bowl lid is removably mountable on to the mouth of the bowl. A clamping mechanism is movably attached to the bowl lid and removably engagable with at least a portion of the bowl. The clamping mechanism is movable between a first position for engaging at least a portion of the bowl to retain the bowl lid on the mouth of the bowl and a second position spaced-apart from the bowl for allowing the bowl lid to be removed from the bowl. The kitchen appliance being assembled without rotating the bowl relative to the housing or the lid relative to the bowl. | 09-12-2013 |
20140084006 | Kitchen Appliance With Locking Handles - A kitchen appliance includes a housing that defines a cavity. A heating or cooling element is disposed within the housing to heat or cool the cavity. A container fits within the cavity. A lid at least partially covers the container when placed thereon. At least one handle assembly is engageable by a user for carrying the kitchen appliance, and includes a handle anchor positioned on the housing and a handle pivotably connected thereto. The handle is pivotable between an engaged position in which at least a portion of the handle contacts the lid to retain the lid in sealing engagement with the container rim, and a disengaged position in which the portion of the handle is spaced-apart from the lid to permit the lid to be removed from the container rim. The handle includes a locking mechanism for locking the handle in the engaged position. | 03-27-2014 |
20140116260 | Kitchen Appliance and Method of Using Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing that defines a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A heating or cooling element is disposed within the housing to heat or cool the cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container. The lid has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. At least one latching mechanism or handle is operable to seal the contents of the appliance within the appliance. | 05-01-2014 |
20140319146 | Kitchen Appliance and Method of Using Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing that defines a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A heating or cooling element is disposed within the housing to heat or cool the cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container. The lid has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. At least one handle is pivotally mounted to one of the exterior surface of the side wall of the housing and the exterior surface of the lid. The handle is pivotable between an engaged position to retain the lid in sealing engagement with the container rim and disengage position to permit the lid to be removed from the container rim. | 10-30-2014 |
20150020796 | Grill and Method of Assembling Same - A grill includes a cooking unit defining a heating cavity for receiving and heating foodstuff. A base supports the cooking unit above a support surface. The base includes a first side baffle and an opposing second side baffle. The first and second side baffles are movable between a compact configuration, wherein the first and second side baffles extend generally parallel to the support surface, and an expanded configuration, wherein the first and second side baffles extend generally perpendicularly to the support surface. At least one brace stabilizes the grill in the expanded configuration | 01-22-2015 |
20150297034 | Kitchen Appliance for Processing Foodstuff and Method of Operating Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing enclosing a motor and a switch mechanism. A bowl is removably mountable onto the housing. At least one actuation member is movable between a first position and a second position. A bowl lid is removably mountable onto the upper rim of the bowl. When the bowl lid is properly positioned onto the upper rim of the bowl, the motor is actuated or permitted to be actuated by pressing downwardly on the lid such that at least a portion of one of a plurality of flanges of the bowl contacts at least a portion of the actuation member to force the actuation member to the second position. | 10-22-2015 |
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20080219089 | Mixing device configured to blend food - A mixing device, configured to blend food, including a housing, having a motor, and a jar removably mounted to the housing for containing food. The housing includes a base, a central body and a pair of side bodies that attach to the sides of the central body in an assembled configuration of the housing. Further, the housing includes a top removably mounted to the base to clamp the side bodies and the central body between the top and the base when the housing is in the assembled configuration. | 09-11-2008 |
20110235462 | Shaft-actuated Spindle Mixer - The disclosed apparatus, system and method relate to a shaft-actuated spindle mixer where the spindle mixer includes a motor and at least one motor switch enclosed in a mixer housing. A spindle shaft extends from the housing and is mechanically connected to the motor. The motor is mounted to a moveable mixer component such that the spindle shaft can be displaced to thereby causing the associated movement of the enclosed motor and moveable mixer component to which the motor is mounted. Movement of the movable mixer component actuates a switch. Actuating the switch causes the selective activation of the mixer motor. Activating the mixer motor rotates the spindle shaft. The disclosed apparatus and method provide for the optional one-handed operation of a spindle mixer, eliminate the need for a user or a cup to directly contact a switch to engage the spindle mixer, and further provides for the sanitary operation of a spindle mixer. | 09-29-2011 |
20130029019 | ICE POP MAKER WIITH REMOVABLE MOLD INSERT AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An ice pop making apparatus for rapid or “on demand” ice pop production involves an apparatus and method whereby one or more mold inserts are removable from the ice pop making apparatus subsequent to an edible product being frozen in the mold insert. The mold insert is exposed to ambient conditions or a fluid bath or stream to release the edible material from the mold insert. The mold insert may be cleaned and/or filled remotely from the ice pop making apparatus so that the ice pop making apparatus will be kept clean and there is no cross-contamination of edible products or flavors between consecutive batches of ice pops. | 01-31-2013 |
20130306638 | Kitchen Appliance and Method of Using Same - A kitchen appliance includes a housing that defines a cavity. The housing has a housing rim defining an opening to the cavity. A heating or cooling element is disposed within the housing to heat or cool the cavity. A container has a generally hollow interior and a container rim. A lid is sized and shaped to at least partially cover the opening of the container when placed on the container. The lid has an exterior surface and an opposing interior surface. At least one handle is pivotally mounted to one of the exterior surface of the side wall of the housing and the exterior surface of the lid. The handle is pivotable between an engaged position to retain the lid in sealing engagement with the container rim and disengage position to permit the lid to be removed from the container rim. | 11-21-2013 |