Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of a composite product which consists:

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of adhesive to one side of a running web of tipping paper for use in filter cigarete makers has a single source of adhesive or two or more sources containing identical or different adhesives, and one or more conduits leading from the source(s) to one or more nozzles which applies or apply one or more films of a single adhesive or of different adhesives to selected portions of the one side of the web. The rate of admission of adhesive(s) to the nozzle(s), including interruption and restarting of admission of adhesive(s), is regulated by one or more valves each having a body receiving a rotary valving element provided with one or more peripheral projections and/or recesses serving to regulate the rate of flow of adhesive toward the single nozzle or the respective nozzles. The rotary elements of two or more valves can constitute disc-shaped sections of a single rotor confined in a valve body common to all valves.

Abstract: A method of applying an edge electrode pattern to a touch screen panel including printing an edge electrode pattern on decal paper; applying a cover coat over the electrode pattern; removing the decal paper; and transferring the edge electrode pattern to a touch screen panel. A decal to be used in accordance with this method.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming an insulated storage enclosure comprising the steps of providing a slab of polyurethane, forming recesses in the slab representing access openings to the enclosure, applying a layer of fiberglass reinforced resinous material to one side of said slab, cutting said slab into sections representing the side and ceiling members of the enclosure, providing a base, erecting the side and ceiling members on the base, and applying a layer of the reinforced material over the uncoated side and ceiling surfaces. Also disclosed is the method of constructing an insulted closure member for the enclosure.

Abstract: In manufacturing a double-layered or a multi-layered printed wiring board, a layer of metamorphic substance, which is created by transmuting a substrate material, is formed on an inner wall of a hole during a perforation process of the substrate utilizing radiation energy. The layer of metamorphic substance prevents conductive materials constituting electrical connection means formed on the inner wall of the hole from dispersing over a surface of the substrate or permeating into the substrate.

Abstract: A method for producing a wave absorber, which method includes rubbing a mixture of a solidifiable fluid binder and a particulate dielectric loss material on a substrate and solidifying the binder, thereby to laminate a wave absorptive layer on the substrate, and a wave absorber produced by this production method are provided. According to the production method of the present invention, a structure including a dielectric loss material and a binder admixed most preferably for wave absorption can be formed easily into a long sheet or a long belt-like wave absorber.

Abstract: Mass production of integrated optical subsystems may be realized by aligning first and second plurality of dies. The aligned dies are then treated to secure them together. The secured dies are then separated to form a secured pair of dies containing at least one optical element, thus forming an integrated optical subsystem. A bonding material may be provided over at least part of the optical path of each first die, over an entire surface of the wafer or around the perimeter of each first die. Either one of the first or second dies may be provided on a wafer. Either die may contain active elements, e.g., a laser or a detector. The optical elements may be formed in the die or may be of a different material than that of the die.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a substantially cylindrical tool from a substantially planar substrate, wherein the tooling has at least one patterned surface. The resulting tooling includes a patterned surface with a sufficiently strong weld that is capable of producing an article having a pattern surface that has a relatively narrow and preferably cosmetically pleasing seam line. Such articles include retroreflective sheeting, structured abrasive articles, adhesive articles suitable for use in personal care products, and the like.

Abstract: An improved vacuum plasma etching device for plasma etching semiconductor wafers that have a photo-resist pattern. The improved plasma etching device has a reaction chamber in which the plasma etching is performed during a process cycle, an entrance vacuum loadlock for holding the next semiconductor wafer to be plasma etched, an exit vacuum loadlock for transporting the semiconductor wafers out of the reaction chamber after the plasma etching process, and a source of ultraviolet light. Exposing the semiconductor wafer to the ultraviolet light cures the photo-resist patterns, thereby improving CD dispersion, enhancing pattern transfer, and preventing photo-resist reticulation. Curing the photo-resist patterns while the semiconductor wafer is being held during the process cycle in the entrance vacuum loadlock, increases efficiency and productivity.

Abstract: A local etching apparatus and a local etching method provide a high etching rate without impairing the mirror surface of the object to be etched and free from unevenness of the etching rate, thereby enabling the entire surface of an object to be etched to be etched by a uniform etching rate. The local etching apparatus includes a plasma generator 1 to cause plasma discharge of a mixed gas of CF4 and O2 fed from a gas feeder 3 to an alumina discharge tube 2 to produce F radicals R and spraying the F radicals R from the nozzle portion 20 to a silicon wafer W on a chuck 93 so as to locally etch the silicon wafer W. At this time, a power supply 71 of a wafer heating portion 7 is turned on and a voltage adjusted by a voltage regulator 72 is supplied to a spiral-shaped heating wire 70 in the chuck 93 to heat the entire silicon wafer W to, preferably, a heating temperature of the silicon wafer W set to a temperature range of from 20° C. to 300° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a unique method and apparatus for removing flash or other contaminants from an electronic package such as encapsulated semiconductor device by exposing the device to plasma gas. In a preferred embodiment, a plasma gas cleaner is provided with a reaction chamber used to house the encapsulated device during a deflashing procedure. Plasma gas is supplied to the reaction chamber for reaction on the surfaces of the device. The reaction of the plasma on these surfaces successfully removes excess encasing material and other contaminants. The plasma gas cleaner may be a plasma gas device used for other process steps (e.g., plasma etching) employed during the fabrication and manufacture of the semi conductor device.

Abstract: A dry etching is carried out for a single semiconductor wafer electrostatically attracted to a static chuck in the presence of a plasma, wherein a controlling system applies a relatively large direct current voltage to the static chuck when a lapse of time from the previous dry etching is longer than a critical lapse of time and when a place occupied by the single semiconductor wafer in a lot is equal to or less than a critical place so that micro-contact holes formed over the semiconductor wafers in the lot are fallen within a target diameter range.

Abstract: An electrode plate which can provide a uniformly-etched surface to an etching surface of a plate to be etched is disclosed, which is used for a plasma etching equipment having such a structure that an electrode plate having a plurality of small vertical through holes is arranged opposite to an etching surface at a prescribed distance from the etching surface, and an etching gas which is introduced into the plasma etching equipment is jetted from the small vertical through holes of the electrode plate and plasma is generated between the etching surface and the surface of the electrode plate to carry out etching, and is characterized in that the electrode plate is composed of high-pure silicon having a cast structure which is formed by a unidirectional solidification perpendicular to the etching surface, thereby to make it possible to form a uniformly-etched surface.

Abstract: A group for joining the ends of closed-loop abrasive belts, including a machine for the preparation of the end edges of the strips of abrasive belt and an assembling machine including a support arm around which the strips of abrasive belt are wound in a closed loop, and a press unit for joining the relative end edges. The input end of the support arm of the assembling machine is situated immediately next to and on the extension of the edge preparation machine.

Abstract: A heat sealing assembly, for sealing thermoplastic film, comprising first and second jaws, an electrical impulse heat sealing element, electrical terminals, and an electrical and thermal insulating material between the first jaw and the heat sealing element, said heat sealing element being removably connected to said electrical terminals, at least one of said jaws being capable of transverse motion and adapted to collapse a tubular film made from said thermoplastic film and passing between said jaws, wherein said element has at each end an electrical contact male plug oriented at about 90 degrees angle from said element, said plugs being parallel to each other and having a shape which allows each to be received in correspondingly shaped sockets, said sockets being held by spring means adapted to apply force in tension to said element when said plugs are in said sockets, said plugs being adapted to fit into said sockets when said spring means are deflected toward said element, and wherein securing means for pr

Abstract: Yield, particularly when treating hardwood chips, can be improved by at least 1-2% in a kraft cellulose pulping process by keeping the temperature and effective alkali (EA) low during impregnation, and by keeping the EA low in at least a first cook stage. After cooking, the pulp is subjected to cooling low EA liquor, e.g. to reduce its temperature to below 120° C. (preferably below 100° C.) with an EA below about 5 g/L (expressed as NaOH). Continuous treatment in a continuous digester system is preferred, with the EA below about 20 g/L during impregnation and the first cook.

Abstract: A method of imparting bulk and/or visual aesthetics to a tissue basesheet involves pressing the basesheet with a felt having a raised pattern on it so that the pattern becomes inherent in the sheet. A pattern is stitched into a carrier layer which is joined to a substrate to form the felt. As the basesheet is pressed into the felt, the raised pattern displaces fibers in the sheet, effectively inducing the pattern in the basesheet. The novel felt with a raised patterned layer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stereolithography machine is employed to solidify a pattern including a series of stacked grids forming the pattern having an outer skin and inner labyrinth and any number of gates. The hollow pattern is mounted on a central sprue through runners at the gate of the pattern. The pattern is dipped in ceramic slurry and sifted in a refractor grain in order to coat the hollow pattern. The hollow pattern is melted to form a mold.

Abstract: The ventilating system includes evaporative cooling of the exhaust air before it enters a heat exchanger to cool incoming fresh outside air. A suction fan pulls exhaust air through the heat exchanger and, in combination with a flow restrictor, reduces the pressure on the exhaust air and augments the evaporative cooling. The use of a pusher fan to force outside air through the heat exchanger ensures that any leakage in the heat-exchanger results in outside air entering exhaust air and minimizing the chances of contamination by leaking exhaust air into the incoming fresh air. The heat exchanger is made economically by heat-forming cavities in relatively thick thermo-plastic sheets, interleaving them with other thermoplastic sheets having separate gas flow conduit structures, and securing the sheets together. Preferably, the heat-exchanger is an opposed-flow heat-exchanger giving improved heat-transfer efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a combination heat sink having a best heat transfer efficiency and a combination heat sink made thereby. The present method comprises steps (a) to (d). In step (a), the plurality of radiating fins are piled up by sparing the radiating fins apart from each other in a substantially parallel manner with the bottom edges thereof being oriented in a same direction. In step (b), a recess is formed on the top surface of the common surface. In step (c), a heat-conductive brazing alloy is applied to the recess of the common surface. In step (d), the plurality of radiating fins are joined with the common base by seating the bottom edges of the fins onto the recess of the common base and heating the brazing alloy.

Abstract: A heat exchanger element has at least two stacked metal sheets connected to one another such that flow channels are formed between facing sides of the metal sheets. The flow channels allow flow of a heat exchanger medium therethrough. The metal sheets are made of a reactive metal and are connected by electron beam welding in vacuum. The heat exchanger elements are manufactured by introducing at least two metal sheets into a hermetically sealed vacuum chamber and partially connecting by electron beam welding in vacuum the at least two metal sheets to one another to form an intermediate product. The intermediate product is further processed to build a heat exchanger element.

Abstract: Device for connecting a heat exchange pipe (4), whereby said pipe (4) is positioned between walls (11) that are located on both sides of pipe (4), intended for heating and/or cooling a reactor, whose internal pressure is considerably higher than the atmospheric pressure and than the pressure that prevails inside said pipe (4), and said reactor, whereby said device comprises a series of cooperating means that comprise: means for connecting this pipe (4) and jacket (2a) of said reactor, whereby said means comprise a packing box (21, 22, 23), a flange (28) that is attached to jacket (2a) of the reactor by means of a joint (18), a bellows (25) that is placed between packing box (21, 22, 23) and said flange (28) to ensure a relatively flexible connection between pipe (4) and jacket (2a) of the reactor.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for cooling transformers utilizing a fluid to air heat exchanger to cool dielectric fluid flowing through the transformer. The system includes multiple vertical cooling tubes in fluid communication with the transformer to cool the dielectric fluid. The tubes are configured to create vertical air passages such that the system utilizes natural convection air flow and thermal siphoning to cool the fluid.

Abstract: A thermal joint for facilitating heat transfer between two components is described. The thermal joint is formed from an alloy of at least two constituents. The alloy has a liquid temperature and a solid temperature. When the operating temperature falls between the liquid temperature and the solid temperature, the alloy has at least one liquid phase which is in substantial equilibrium with at least one solid phase. The thermal joint is used between a heat-generating component, such as a semiconducting device, and a heat-dissipating component, such as a heat sink. Such thermal joint substantially reduces the thermal resistance between the two components.

Abstract: Heat sinks are provided that achieve very high convective heat transfer surface per unit volume. These heat sinks comprise a spreader plate, at least two fins and at least one porous reticulated foam block that fills the space between the fins.

Abstract: A sine wave filter including an inductor for each phase (three inductors) and three delta- or Y-connected capacitors is employed within a borehole power system, coupled within a three phase power system at the surface between the output of a variable frequency drive and a three phase power cable transmitting power to a borehole location, and boosts the output voltage of the drive. The sine wave filter is designed to have a resonant frequency higher than the maximum operational frequency of the drive, and a Q such that, at the maximum operational frequency of the drive, the filter provides a voltage gain equal to the ratio of the desired voltage to the drive's maximum output power at the maximum operational frequency. The sine wave filter also smooths the voltage waveform of a pulse width modulated variable frequency drive.

Abstract: A stand-off device for tubulars comprising a sleeve adapted to fit around a tubular, the sleeve comprising an outer surface and a plurality of blades extending along the outer surface of the sleeve, the blades comprising a bearing surface, wherein the bearing surface of each blade is curved longitudinally. The device may be metallic or non-metallic. Non-metallic devices further comprise a protective coating to inhibit abrasion, corrosion, sparking, and electrolysis. The stand-off device is particularly suitable for use with casing in deviated wellbores.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved compositions and methods of using the compositions for sealing subterranean zones. The compositions are basically comprised of water, an aqueous rubber latex, an organophillic clay, sodium carbonate, an epoxy resin and a hardening agent for said epoxy resin.

Abstract: A targeting, small wildland fire extinguisher dropping system comprising: a droppable extinguisher package, adapted for filling and handling, for containing fire suppressant solution, and bursting when it hits a target on the ground full of said fire suppressant solution and dropped from a height; a quantity of fire suppressant solution inside said droppable extinguisher package; and a package dispenser, adapted for suspending, for holding said droppable extinguisher package and dropping said droppable extinguisher package upon command. A stirrer adapted to be inserted into said droppable extinguisher package for stirring said fire suppressant solution may also be provided.

Abstract: A process for treating earth materials such as rock heaps to prevent acid rock drainage therefrom is disclosed. First, the oxygen concentration in the gas-phase of the rock heap is decreased, that is, displaced and/or depleted. This first step may be accomplished physically, chemically or biologically. Then, the gas-phase oxygen concentration in the heap is maintained at a low level. This second step may be provided for in a self-sustaining manner, like, for example, by covering the rock heap with soil and vegetation so that acid rock drainage is prevented indefinitely. Alternatively, the density of the gas-phase of the rock heap may be increased, and maintained at an elevated level indefinitely. The process is applicable to waste heaps from mining and industrial operations such as power generation and minerals processing, and to rubble collections in open and closed mines.

Abstract: An impact tool control method and apparatus and an impact tool using the same. Pulses of torque applied to a fastener by the impact tool are measured. The duration and magnitude of the torque pulse are subtracted from a torque signal and the resulting difference is integrated over time to obtain a fastener angular velocity signal. The angular velocity signal is integrated over time to obtain a displacement signal which can be converted to a torque signal. The impact tool can be controlled based on the value of the torque signal.

Abstract: A device for providing microbending and bend radius protection for cables in a cable distribution or management system. The device includes an arcuate member of radius greater than or equal to the minimum bend radius of a prescribed cable, a plurality of flanges disposed on the arcuate member perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the arcuate member, a quarter turn fastener, an opening for receiving the quarter turn fastener, a plurality of protuberances, and a plurality of recesses for receiving the protuberances.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable management system that may be provided in a bay (or shelf) of an optical communications housing. The fiber optic cable management system includes at least one and preferably several interconnecting fiber optic cable guides. Each fiber optic cable guide includes a radius limiting portion that prevents fiber optic cables from being bent beyond their minimum bend radii. The radius of the radius limiting portion of each guide controls the spacing between a specific guide and its adjacent, interconnecting fiber optic cable guides. The width and height of each fiber optic cable guide may be varied depending upon the optical communications system into which the fiber optic cable management system is utilized. The interconnecting fiber optic cable guides may be easily disconnected from each other to allow the fiber optic cable guides to be used in different quantities. This allows an installer to customize the fiber optic cable management system to match the optical communications equipment.

Abstract: A wire protection grommet is constructed for installation in a wire pull opening extending between a preset and the cell of a cellular raceway. The grommet includes a central opening extending between the preset and the raceway cell and which has defines a wire pull strain relief. The grommet is constructed to lockingly engage into the wire pull opening so that it is not displaced during use. The distal end of the grommet is weighted so that the grommet self-orients itself in the opening during installation. The grommet also includes a wire storage section around which excess wiring can be wrapped. Hooks are provided for retaining the excess wire on the wire storage section.

Abstract: A metallic optical aerial cable comprising a metal tube (2), which has a longitudinal weld seam and contains one or more optical waveguides, and a metal wire (1) which is connected to the metal tube (2) in force- or shape-locking fashion.

Abstract: A coaxial cable structure incorporating a physical interruption in the outer jacket or sheath of the cable. This interrupts the continuity of the outer conductor and serves to block DC (direct current) and low frequency electrical signals. Also, it greatly reduces heat transmission along the cable. The interruption is achieved by placing a specially fabricated stub in series with the coaxial cable. The resulting coaxial cable assembly acts like a band-pass filter which, although blocking DC and lower frequency electrical signals, is able to transmit RF (radio frequency) signals at selected frequencies. The entire assembly, including the stub, can be made hermetic.

Abstract: In a coaxial cable having a signal conductor and a shield conductor between which a first dielectric member is placed, a second dielectric member covers the shield conductor and said first dielectric member. The second dielectric member has a dielectric constant equal to that of the first dielectric member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a production method of an anisotropic conductive film, which method includes the steps of

Abstract: In an electrical cable with at least one insulated conductor, at least one screen made of a braid or a textile, and a sheath, the braid or textile (8, 13) includes metallic wires and yarns or threads made of a material which is able to swell upon the entrance of moisture.

Abstract: Methods and structures are provided which support spacer walls in a position which facilitates installation of the spacer walls between a faceplate structure and a backplate structure of a flat panel display. In one embodiment, spacer feet are formed at opposing ends of the spacer wall. These spacer feet can be formed of materials such as ceramic, glass and/or glass frit. The spacer feet support the corresponding spacer wall on the faceplate (or backplate) structure. Tacking electrodes can be provided on the faceplate (or backplate) structure to assert an electrostatic force on the spacer feet, thereby holding the spacer feet in place during installation of the spacer wall. The spacer wall can be mechanically and/or thermally expanded prior to attaching both ends of the spacer wall to the faceplate (or backplate) structure. The spacer wall is then allowed to contract, thereby introducing tension into the spacer wall which tends to straighten any inherent waviness in the spacer wall.

Abstract: When a sub board is detached from a main board, a movable part is slid toward the main board. At this time, a wedge part of the movable part intrudes between a main part and an engagement part to cause elastic deformation to an extending part of the engagement part, thereby releasing engagement between the engagement part and an engagement receiving part. Even if an operator removes his/her hands from the movable part, the movable part is not displaced away from the main board, and the state in which the engagement part is disengaged from the engagement receiving part is thus maintained. Consequently, after sliding the movable part to release the engagement between the engagement part and the engagement receiving part, the operator can proceed to the next operation of pulling out the sub board.

Abstract: A conductive paste for forming external electrodes of a multi-layer ceramic electronic component contains an Ag-based conductive component, an organic vehicle and a glass frit. The glass frit in the conductive paste contains B2O3, SiO2, PbO, and Al2O3. The total content of SiO2 and Al2O3 in the glass frit is in the range of about 40 to 56 molar percent, the SiO2 content being in the range of about 20 to 40 molar percent and the Al2O3 content being in the range of about 12 to 24 molar percent.

Abstract: A microprocessor packaging architecture using a modular circuit board assembly that provides power to a microprocessor while also providing for integrated thermal and electromagnetic interference (EMI) is disclosed. The modular circuit board assembly comprises a substrate, having a component mounted thereon, a circuit board, including a circuit for supplying power to the component, and at least one conductive interconnect device disposed between the substrate and the circuit board, the conductive interconnect device configured to electrically couple the circuit to the component.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises: an insulating substrate have a first main face which is sealed with a sealing material; at least a set of input and output electrode patterns provided on the first main face, and the input and output electrode patterns being separated from each other; at least a ground electrode pattern having a ground potential, and the ground electrode pattern being separated from the input and output electrode patterns; and at least an electrically conductive pattern extending over an inter-region between the input and output electrode patterns, and the electrically conductive pattern being separated from the input and output electrode patterns, and the electrically conductive pattern being electrically connected to the ground electrode pattern, so that the electrically conductive pattern has a ground potential.

Abstract: A surface mount package for a microwave circuit is disclosed. The package has a port for transferring a signal from the microwave circuit to a printed circuit board. The package includes a base made from a dielectric material which includes vias which contain a conductive material and are electrically coupled to the ground potential of the printed circuit board. Conductive material is placed on the topside of the base forming a transmission line for carrying the signal in a transmission line mode. To facilitate operation in a transmission line mode, the length of the transmission line is a substantial portion of the wavelength of the signal. The transmission line provides electrical contact with a terminal of the microwave circuit and is electrically coupled to the port. Additionally, the transmission line forms an electromagnetic wave guiding structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for making bored piles. The machine comprises a vertical guide mast; a rotary drive head that is movable relative to the mast; an auger having a hollow core and at least one helical blade; an extender tube whose bottom end is secured to the top end of the auger, said drive head co-operating with said extender tube to rotate both the extender tube and the auger; a dip tube slidably mounted in the hollow core of the auger and the extender tube, the dip tube having a top end connected to a concrete feed pipe; and an annular actuator having a first end secured to the top end of said extender tube and a second end secured to the top end of said dip tube.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improvement in a living body variable measuring device comprising a weight scale-like body having electrodes and a weight sensor equipped therewith, and a box-like display device. The electrodes are used in measuring the bioelectrical impedance appearing between both feet. The weight scale-like body has a storage section so sized and shaped as to accommodate the box-like display device.

Abstract: A class of transportation vehicles for carrying an individual over ground having a surface that may be irregular. This embodiment has a motorized drive, mounted to the ground-contacting module that causes operation of the vehicle in an operating position that is unstable with respect to tipping when the motorized drive arrangement is not powered.

Abstract: A steering ski for a snowmobile comprises a ski body and a reinforcing member. The steering ski has a flat portion for contacting the surface of the ground and an upturned leading portion. The reinforcing member is connected to the upturned leading portion at multiple connection points. The ski and the reinforcing member are coupled to transmit forces in a way that reduces the pressure in the upturned leading portion. The forces are applied to the ski when the snowmobile strikes obstructions in its path and when it lands after becoming airborne. A stopper is provided to transmit the forces.

Abstract: Disclosed is a snowmobile including reduction drive including a planetary gear system having a shaft with a sun gear, a plurality of planetary gears spaced around the sun gear and engaging a ring gear. A second shaft is driven by said planetary gears or ring gear.