A resist pattern formation method includes (1) a step of forming a first resist pattern which includes forming a first resist layer on a substrate, selectively exposing the first resist layer to radiation through a mask, and developing the exposed first resist layer, (2) a step of insolubilizing the first resist pattern by coating the first resist pattern with a resist pattern insolubilizing resin composition, baking or curing with UV, and developing the resist pattern insolubilizing resin composition, (3) a step of forming a second resist layer on the insolubilized resist pattern and selectively exposing the second resist layer to radiation through a mask, and (4) a step of developing the exposed second resist layer to form a second resist pattern.

Resist pattern formation method, and resin composition capable of insolubilizing resist pattern

A convertible food guard system with adjustable side panels, as well as features and aspects thereof, provides for the alignment of the leading edge of a side panel with the leading edge of a main viewing panel regardless of whether the convertible food guard system is in a cafeteria mode or a buffet mode. Exemplary embodiments of a convertible food guard system with adjustable side panels comprise, generally, positionable or translatable side panel components. More particularly, exemplary embodiments employ sliding adjustable side panel systems that may be comprised of a single side panel component or a plurality of side panel components. Advantageously, the use of adjustable side panels with a convertible food guard system enables the side panels to align with the leading edge of the main viewing panel when the system is in a buffet mode and retract out of the consumer's way when the system is in a cafeteria mode.

Convertible food guard system with adjustable side panels

A merchandising unit (10) for consumer goods comprising at least one wall (12) formed of one or more panels (18) of electrically switchable glass which are switchable between a first state and a second state, wherein the level of light transmission through the switchable glass is greater in the second state than in the first state. Preferably, the merchandising unit (10) comprises a first compartment (24) for housing the consumer goods, wherein the first compartment (24) comprises the at least one wall (12) formed from one or more electrically switchable glass panels (18), such that in the first state the consumer goods cannot be seen through the at least one wall and in the second state the consumer goods are visible through the at least one wall.

Merchandising unit with switchable glass panel

An actuating mechanism (5) for moving a highly movable flap (4) of a piece of furniture (1), comprising a main body (5a) intended for attachment to a furniture body (3), wherein an actuating arm (6) for moving the flap (4) is mounted at one end on a bearing axis (A) of the main body (5a) and at the other end on a bearing axis (B) of a fitting part (9) intended for attachment to the flap (4), and wherein an additional control arm (7) for moving the flap (4) is provided, wherein during the movement of the control arm (6) the effective lever arm length (L) of the control arm (7) can be varied, and the effective lever arm length (L) of the control arm (7) is shortened when opening the actuating arm (6).

Actuating mechanism for moving an upwardly movable flap of a piece of furniture

A consumer appliance with a soft open door mechanism includes a cabinet having top and a bottom and defining an opening along a front side. A door has a top and a bottom and is attached by a hinge to the front side of the cabinet. The hinge is at a bottom of the door so that the door is movable between an upright position closing the opening and a substantially horizontal position opening the opening. A spring is mounted in the cabinet so as to oppose movement of the door toward the horizontal position. A damping device is mounted within the cabinet activatable by an opening movement of the door toward the horizontal position to slow the door motion. The damping device is not active until the door has moved a distance from the upright position toward the horizontal position. Again, various options and modifications are possible.

Consumer appliance such as dishwasher with soft open door mechanism

A product server for holding and displaying food products is disclosed. The product server has a front customer side, a rear employee side and a breath guard. The breath guard comprises a cover on a cabinet of the product server that is moveable between a lowered position covering the food products and a raised position in which the cover serves as a breath guard and allows access to the food products. Upright side panels are provided adjacent opposite ends of the product server. The breath guard extends between the upright side panels as it moves between its raised and lowered positions.

Frederick A. Deluca

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Product server with breath guard