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An electrically heated smoking system includes a shell and a replaceable mouthpiece. The shell includes an electric power supply and electric circuitry. The mouthpiece includes a liquid storage portion and a capillary wick having a first end and a second end. The first end of the wick extends into the liquid storage portion for contact with liquid therein. The mouthpiece also includes a heating element for heating the second end of the capillary wick, an air outlet, and an aerosol forming chamber between the second end of the capillary wick and the air outlet. When the shell and mouthpiece are engaged or connected, the heating element is in electrical connection with the power supply via the circuitry, and a flowpath for air is defined from at least one air inlet to the air outlet via the aerosol forming chamber. In use, liquid is transferred from the liquid storage portion towards the heating element by capillary action in the wick. Liquid at the second end of the capillary wick is vaporized by the heating element. The supersaturated vapor created, is mixed and carried in the air flow from the at least one air inlet to the aerosol forming chamber. In the aerosol forming chamber, the vapor condenses to form an aerosol, which is carried towards the air outlet.

An orthodontic remodeling device, wherein the bite plate is modified to have textured teeth and gum facing surfaces so as to provide cleaning, massaging or acupressure effect when in use.

The invention discloses a multi-barrel washing machine which comprises a plurality of washing barrels and a motor. The motor is coupled with a first gear. The bottom of each washing barrel is coupledwith a second gear. The first gear of the motor is in toe joint with the second gear of at least one washing barrel mutually. The second gear is driven to control each washing barrel to rotate by driving the first gear by the motor. It is better that the multi-barrel washing machine is a fully automatic small washing machine, and the water inlet / outlet tube of each barrel is integrally arranged tofurther save volume and weight. The multi-barrel washing machine uses a motor to drive the plurality of washing barrels to work, thereby classifying clothes and washing clothes simultaneously, ensuring that each barrel is specially used for one person, and avoiding cross contamination and bacteria and virus transmission among clothes.

The invention relates to a stainless steel pressure cooker capable of being heated quickly and uniformly, which is characterized by comprising a cooker cover and a cooker body, wherein the cooker cover is fixed on a cooker cover opening arm by a connecting shaft and a rotating handle; one end of the cooker cover opening arm is connected to the cooker body by an opening arm hinge with a torsional spring, an elastic lock hook and a button are arranged at the other end of the cooker cover opening arm, and a hook base matched with the lock hook is arranged on the cooker body; a pressure limiting valve, an interlocking floating body, a safety valve and an air-release valve are arranged on the cooker cover, and an interlocking hole is formed on the cooker cover opening arm corresponding to the interlocking floating body, and an anti-clogging hood is arranged on the lower part of the cooker cover corresponding to the safety valve and the air-release valve; and a seal ring is formed at the joint of the cooker cover and the cooker body, and is formed on the outer edge of the cooker cover by an installation rack. The stainless steel pressure cooker is staple food processing equipment which is applicative and has the advantages of high efficiency, energy conservation, sanitation and the like for highland armed forces and army service stations, and is also suitable for large-scale food units such as dining halls, restaurants and the like in highland regions.

The invention relates to a barbecue for conducting grilling through electric heating. The barbecue comprises a barbecue body which is divided into a grilling table on the upper layer, a heating layer at the lower end of the grilling table, and a supporting frame at the lower end of the heating layer. The heating layer is of a hollow structure. Heating wires are evenly distributed on the side close to the grilling table. The heating wires are all connected with a heating circuit. A control generator is arranged on the heating circuit. The heating circuit is connected with an external wire plug through a circuit board, and therefore after the wire plug is connected with a power supply, the control generator is connected with a remote controller through a wireless signal, and the heating circuit is controlled by the remote controller to work. By means of the mode that heating is conducted through electricity, environment pollution is greatly reduced; meanwhile, sanitation of food is improved, the situation that fires happen due to little carelessness and other situations are also avoided, the barbecue can heat any food and is quite convenient to use, the whole work can be controlled only through the remote controller, the steps of fire making and extinguishment are omitted, and the barbecue has the advantages of being safe, environmentally friendly, capable of making food sanitary and safe to eat, convenient to use and the like.

The invention provides a method and formulation for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, wherein the polymeric particles comprise at least one antimicrobial agent. Preferably, the substrate is wetted so as to achieve a substrate to water ratio of between 1:0.1 to 1:5 w / w. Optionally, the formulation additionally comprises at least one additional cleaning agent and, in this embodiment, it is preferred that the polymeric particles are mixed with the at least one additional cleaning agent. Preferably, the additional cleaning material comprises a surfactant, which most preferably has detergent properties. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fiber. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of polyester or nylon, most preferably in the form of beads. The results obtained are very much in line with those observed when carrying out conventional aqueous cleaning processes and the method provides the significant advantage that the use of antimicrobial agents in or on the polymer bead greatly improves the overall hygiene in the washing machine by preventing mold and bacterial growth on the polymer particle surfaces, particularly at low temperatures.

A compactable vaginal pessary for managing pelvic organ prolapse is provided. The compactable pessary easily expands once inside a patient's vagina, remaining firmly anchored in the vaginal cavity during movement, thereby effectively countering the effects of any prolapsing organ. In a first embodiment, the vaginal pessary employs an expandable and collapsible frame member, while in a second embodiment; the frame member is an open, substantially cone-shaped, collapsible frame member that is biased to an open position. In a third embodiment, the compactable vaginal pessary is a yieldably extensible, self-retracting pessary. The vaginal pessary of the present invention may be easily inserted and removed by a patient on a daily basis, or as needed, thereby facilitating good hygiene and thus reducing or eliminating common pessary related complications.

The present invention relates to a closed capsule designed to be extracted under pressure in an extraction device, containing a substance 43 for the preparation of a beverage, comprising a closed system 44, 45 containing the said substance and a means 46, 48 inside the said system allowing the said capsule to be opened at the time of its use and allowing the said beverage to flow out without contact with its extraction system.

The invention provides a quick preparation method for a pickled vegetable containing biodiasmin. The quick preparation method comprises the following steps of: preparing biodiasmin liquor, preparing pickled vegetable fermentation liquor, preparing a seasoning fermentation liquor, pre-treating and preparing a finished pickled vegetable containing biodiasmin. According to the quick preparation method disclosed by the invention, the pickled vegetable fermentation liquor is independently prepared according to the conventional pickled vegetable production way, and the pickled vegetable fermentation liquor is treated by seasoning to form seasoning fermentation liquor; osmotic dehydration and the brittleness-keeping treatment are carried out on the fresh vegetable to obtain a semi-finished product; and the semi-finished product is pickled by the seasoning fermentation liquor, and the seasoning fermentation liquor is quickened up to permeate into the vegetable through the vacuum treatment to obtain the delicious finished pickled vegetable. The pickled vegetable is prepared by the preparation method disclosed by the invention is low in salt content, short in production time, high in calcium content and biodiasmin content and beneficial to the body health of a user; and moreover, the automation degree of the pickled vegetable processing is improved.

Systems and methods in which temperature regulated cushioning systems are provided in hygienic, convenient configurations are shown. Embodiments provide heating and cooling to provide temperature regulation adapted for human comfort and / or therapeutic effects. Heating and cooling systems implemented with respect to cushioning systems are configured to provided desired temperature regulation for the cushioning system when in use while facilitating hygienic cleaning of the cushioning system. Cushioning structure is preferably adapted to be low weight and to facilitate desired temperature regulation while providing a structure which passively supports and cushions expected loads. Cushion media utilized according to embodiments is modular, such as may comprise a plurality of smaller blocks adapted to cooperate to form a larger cushioning structure. A frame system is utilized according to embodiments to facilitate a desired cooperative arrangement of individual cushion media components and / or to provide various cushioning structure configurations using the cushion media.

The present invention is directed to a system and method which allows for a simplified user interface tailored to specific procedures and which allows for mobility and easy sanitation. Advantage is taken of an understanding as to the critical functions that an operator is to perform for a specific range of procedures and tailoring the user input to accommodate only those functions. In one embodiment, the user interface consists of a touch screen and a rotatable knob having positional indents with the indents providing incremental increases or decreases in functionality specific to exams or procedures performed with the sonographic equipment. Using this approach, the complexity normally associated with operating sonographic devices is greatly reduced. The operational controls available from the touch screen are changeable to accommodate different function uses of the sonographic device.

The invention discloses a control method and device for condensation prevention of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The method comprises following steps: determining whether the wind level set by the air conditioner is higher than medium-speed wind level or not when the air conditioner operates in a cooling state and a compressor of the air conditioner is started; obtaining first temperature difference between indoor ambient temperature of the set wind level and inner evaporator tube temperature when the set wind level is less than or equal to the medium-speed wind level and determining whether the first temperature difference satisfies first pre-set temperature of corresponding wind level in different wind levels below the medium-speed wind level; increasing the angle of a wind guide plate, and / or rotating speed of an inner fan of the air conditioner when the first temperature difference is smaller than or equal to the first pre-set temperature and when the angle of the wind guide plate is the pre-set minimum value, and therefore the air conditioner is in the pre-set condensation prevention mode. The technical scheme provided by the control method and device for condensation prevention of the air conditioner and the air conditioner has following beneficial effects: defects in the prior art such as the proneness of generating condensation, bad environmental health and poor users' experience are solved; condensation is not easily generated; the environmental health is good; and users' experience is good.

A liquid passage 4 for filling which communicates with a liquid supply piping 6 for filling is formed within a valve housing 2 and carries a filling nozzle 31 at its lower end. The liquid passage 4 is opened or closed by a liquid valve. A packing 38 which seals the mouth of a vessel B, a cylinder 42 which elevates the packing 38, a flow meter 33 which detects a filled content of the liquid which is filled into the vessel B, and an exhaust passage 44 formed in the valve housing 2 are provided. The exhaust passage 44 has an opening disposed toward the vessel which is disposed outside an opening of the filling nozzle 31, and the opening of the filling nozzle 31 is maintained above the elevation of the liquid level which is filled into the vessel B during the filling operation. The filling valve assures a sanitary excellence and is usable with vessels B of differing sizes and shapes.

The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and / or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective. These compositions, along with specific instructions for use are advantageous for removal of and / or prevention of buildup of soils commonly encountered on floors, glass surfaces, counters, walls, showers and / or tubs, said compositions comprising hydrophilic polymers to render the cleaned surface hydrophilic and to improve the appearance when the surface is either not rinsed, or when the composition is incompletely removed, specific surfactant, preferably surfactant selected to minimize spotting / filming, optionally specific organic cleaning solvents to provide cleaning and wetting particularly in applications where levels of non-volatiles need to be minimized, and, optionally, anti-bacterial agents for preserving or surface activity and optionally perfumes for aesthetics.

The invention relates to a stainless steel pressure cooker capable of being heated quickly and uniformly, which is characterized by comprising a cooker cover and a cooker body, wherein the cooker cover is fixed on a cooker cover opening arm by a connecting shaft and a rotating handle; one end of the cooker cover opening arm is connected to the cooker body by an opening arm hinge with a torsional spring, an elastic lock hook and a button are arranged at the other end of the cooker cover opening arm, and a hook base matched with the lock hook is arranged on the cooker body; a pressure limiting valve, an interlocking floating body, a safety valve and an air-release valve are arranged on the cooker cover, and an interlocking hole is formed on the cooker cover opening arm corresponding to the interlocking floating body, and an anti-clogging hood is arranged on the lower part of the cooker cover corresponding to the safety valve and the air-release valve; and a seal ring is formed at the joint of the cooker cover and the cooker body, and is formed on the outer edge of the cooker cover by an installation rack. The stainless steel pressure cooker is staple food processing equipment which is applicative and has the advantages of high efficiency, energy conservation, sanitation and the like for highland armed forces and army service stations, and is also suitable for large-scale food units such as dining halls, restaurants and the like in highland regions.

The present invention relates to an absorbent article for managing bodily fluids, comprising a high coefficient of friction (“COF”) backsheet and at least one tape tab extending therefrom. The tape tab comprises a minimum amount of pressure sensitive adhesive sufficient to maintain the position of the article when a user's undergarments are away from her body. When the undergarments are near her body, the high COF backsheet acts as the predominant means for maintaining the position of the article due to normal forces exerted by the user's body and undergarments. When the user wants to remove the article from her undergarments, the tape tab provides additional advantages. The user may grasp the tape tab itself for removing the article as an alternative to grasping a portion of the soiled article. In addition the soiled article may be folded or rolled up, and then held in that configuration with the tape tab, for convenient and discreet disposal.

A disposable hospital patient's gown with a stethoscope protector or cover for preventing the stethoscope of healthcare provider from being contaminated, so as to prevent transmission of infectious diseases to the patients.

The wearing of required medical garments by caregivers and other persons is detected through the use of a digital imaging system and methods that employ digital imaging. The medical garments include colors, symbols or other features that allow them to be identified by the system. A moving object within an isolation room or other area requiring the wearing of medical garments is detected. Various stages of processing confirm that the moving object is indeed a person and that the person is wearing the required medical garments. In order to enhance the digital imaging procedure, the person may be instructed to move to a selected position.