Abstract: A slider row bar de-bond fixture has a base plate; a row of separator walls formed on a top surface of the base plate and spaced one another for separating a plurality of slider row bars; and a plurality of grooves defined between the adjacent separator walls for receiving the slider row bars respectively. Each of the separator walls has a free top end with a smaller depth than its bottom end. Preferably, each of the separator walls has a structure of trapezoid or triangular form in cross section. The slider row bar de-bond fixture occupy a little room and more importantly, receive the debonded slider row bars more safely and without overlapping.

Abstract: With a stapler having a fixed stapling position of its stapling head, in which a set of sheets to be stapled is inserted and at least partially manually repositioned under the stapling head to control the actual staple insertion position, an externally visible illuminated line is provided on the set of sheets being repositioned under the staple head, which illuminated line is located directly at the fixed stapling position of the stapling head, irrespective of the manual repositioning of the sheets being stapled, to thereby provide a clearly visible and accurate indication of a selected staple insertion position before actual stapling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for inspecting and rotating electronic components, particularly flip chips, comprising a component which is rotatably mounted at a position of rotation and which is used to rotate electric components. A first receiving element is fixed to the outer side of the component in order to receive a single electronic component of a carrier and to secure it during a rotational movement of the component. A second receiving element is arranged on the outer side of the component opposite the first receiving element in relation to the point of rotation such that when the component is rotated by 180° it respectively faces the carrier, and a through opening is arranged in the component between the receiving elements such that when the component is rotated by 90° or 270° the through opening faces the carrier. The invention relates to a method for inspecting and rotating electronic components, particularly flipchips.

Abstract: A method of making a microelectronic assembly includes providing a conductive metal layer having a first surface and a second surface, and etching the first surface of the conductive metal layer to form conductive protrusions, whereby after the etching step, the second surface of the conductive metal layer defines a substantially flat, continuous surface. The method includes juxtaposing a layer of an insulating material with tips of the conductive protrusions, and pressing the conductive protrusions through the layer of an insulating material so that the tips of the conductive protrusions are accessible at a first surface of the layer of an insulating material. In certain embodiments, the method may include after the pressing step, etching the second surface of the conductive metal layer to form conductive traces that are electrically interconnected with the conductive protrusions.

Abstract: A circuit board manufacturing method includes formation of a thermosetting photosensitive resin film on an insulating board by a spin coat method and the like, exposure of the photosensitive resin film to radiation rays such as ultraviolet rays, development with a developer or by etching, heat-hardening of the photosensitive resin film, oxygen plasma treatment or ultraviolet treatment if required, adjustment of a water quantity in the photosensitive resin film by drying the resin film, exposure in a fluorine gas atmosphere, anneal treatment, and then immersion of the resin film in a fluorinated acid chemical.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, a multi-level thin film capacitor on a ceramic substrate and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The multi-level thin film capacitor (MLC) may include at least one high permittivity dielectric layer between at least two electrode layers, the electrode layers being formed from a conductive thin film material. A buffer layer may be included between the ceramic substrate and the thin film MLC. The buffer layer may have a smooth surface with a surface roughness (Ra) less than or equal to 0.08 micrometers (um).

Abstract: A method for producing printed circuit boards and/or corresponding constructs that includes points where through-connections are created. The method vitiates the need for a very complex brushing process by using low cost lacquer variants. Moreover, the disclosed methods allow additional strip conductors or appropriate layers to be guided directly across the through connections rather than just to the through connections.

Abstract: A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Abstract: A process for assembling a rigid fitting to a flexible or elastic tube or hose within one of a portable, hand-held and/or mountable assembly device, including the steps of slip-fitting the fitting within a pusher member of the device that includes a torque-producing source capable Of converting input power into linear motion force; b. temporarily restraining a hose open end within the assembly device and; activating the torque-producing source to linearly advance the pusher member and fitting, relative to the restrained hose end, for physically inserting the fitting into the hose open end. Additional steps include: retraction of the pusher member and releasing the now-assemble hose and fitting assembly from the assembly device. Product-by-process claims and article claims, pertaining to the assembly device used in the process for assembling, are also set forth.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for making pipe fencing which includes a support framework, a power supply mounted on the support framework, a press assembly and pipe notcher mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply, and a saw mounted on the support framework and connected to the power supply. The apparatus may also include a measuring assembly mounted on the support framework for measuring pipe prior to cutting and a rail member removably attached to the press assembly to support cut pipes while notching the cut pipes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shaving head (5) comprising at least two bladeshaped cutting members (7, 7?, 7?) each having a straight cutting edge (9, 9?, 9?) extending parallel to a longitudinal direction (Y) of the shaving head. Each cutting member is supported in a cartridge (11) of the shaving head by means of a supporting member (17) which supports the respective cutting member in a supported area (23) on the respective cutting member. Said supported area extends over a predetermined distance (D) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Each supporting member has a first portion (25) in contact with the supported area at a location remote from the cutting edge of the respective cutting member and a second portion (27) in contact with the supported area at a location near the cutting edge of the respective cutting member. The first portion has a basic cross-sectional area, seen perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction, and the second portion has a reduced cross-sectional area.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a knife is provided. The knife includes a blade body, a tang and a handle attached to the tang. The blade body has a first end, a second end, a dull edge and a cutting edge. The blade body includes a core and a coating layer the coating layer consists of a low-friction polytetrafluoro ethylene. The tang extending from the second end of the blade.

Abstract: An adjustable blade utility knife having a hollow body comprising two hinged body parts, a blade system for extending a four cutting edged blade, and a knurled knob mounted on opposite sides of the body for controlling the blade system with a finger of either hand of an operator. A second embodiment contains serrated edges. The blade may be manufactured using a refractory hard metal or cemented carbides. A blade storage area is formed inside the body.

Abstract: An automatic blade-retracting box cutter utility knife has a handle with ergonomic hand grip proportions for comfortable gripping and handling during repetitive cutting operations. A blade-actuating hand-grip lever is mounted on the housing for movement about a pivotal axis. A blade shuffle is mounted for longitudinal sliding reciprocal movement in the housing from a rear retracted end position in which the blade is wholly received in the housing, to a front extended end position in which the blade is extended forward from the housing. The blade shuttle is extended in response to gripping actuation of the hand-grip lever. Extension and retraction forces are transferred from the hand-grip lever to a compression spring and to the blade shuttle via a power transmission assembly that includes a torque plate that is mounted for clockwise and counterclockwise rotation on the housing. Top access to a working blade and a replacement blade stored on the shuttle is provided for blade loading and security.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scraper tool suited for scraping planar surfaces. Also disclosed is a scraper tool having a pivoting blade assembly, and mechanisms enabling the pivoting of a blade assembly relative to an ergonomic handle thus allowing the user to conveniently scrape surfaces having a variety of orientations to him or her.

Abstract: Shaving apparatus with cutting members (3, 5) which are movable relative to one another other and are each provided with a row of substantially V-shaped teeth (4, 6) having edges (7, 8), a cutting opening (9?, 9?) between each pair of cooperating teeth (4, 6) for catching hairs, said cutting opening having a shearing angle between 1° and 30°, wherein the cutting openings (9?, 9?) are not completely closed during operation of the shaving apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for perforating or cutting and scoring paper cards, such as greeting and place cards. The apparatus includes hinged first and second arms held open by a spring. A die and a platen are attached to the arms and include a long blade, two spaced apart short blades, a scoring bar and spacer bars. An edge of a card is placed between the die and the platen against the spacer bars and when the arms are brought together, the card is cut and scored so that a brace is formed from one of the card panels. The brace is separable and may extend from one panel to another to provide support for the card when the card is displayed. The apparatus may be hand held and hand operated or the die and platen may be attached to powered stamping equipment.

Abstract: A pair of kitchen shears comprises a pair of blade members having respective handle portions at their proximal end regions and respective cutting edges at their distal end regions, and a coupling mechanism for coupling the blade members for pivoting movement with respect to each other about a pivot axis generally perpendicular to the blade members so that the cutting edges can be pivoted towards and away from each other about said axis. The coupling mechanism is manually operable to selectively decouple the blade members from each other. At least one of the blade members has a knife edge along its distal end region so it can function as a paring knife when separated from the other blade member.

Abstract: A combination hair cutting tool includes scissors and razor. The tool allows the user to cut hair efficiently either using the scissors in a conventional manner or, alternatively, using the razor located on the scissors without the need to switch to a dedicated single-purpose tool.

Abstract: A clipper with a cutting head and having an actuator. The heads contain a structural profile-specific channel into which structural material having the profile for which the head is designed is inserted and clipped. The head is designable for various structural profiles and, in one embodiment, multiple heads are interchangeably operated by a single actuator. In the interchangeable embodiment, a release button having two sections of differing diameters is disposed in the actuator and communicates with a connector slot of the head to permit attachment and detachment of the head from the actuator. The structure-specific clipper increases the quality of cuts and decreases the amount of deformation caused to the material. The clipper reduces buildup of waste material by ejecting cuttings from the head upon clipping.

Abstract: A caulk tool, comprising a caulk remover blade, a caulk smoother blade, and a hinge connecting the caulk remover blade and the caulk smoother blade. The caulk remover blade and the caulk smoother blade can pivot with respect to one another about the hinge.

Abstract: A simple attachment for a reciprocating tool that will effectuate the ability to do a flush cut in an inexpensive and simple manner which is neither too rigid, nor not rigid enough. This is effectuated by providing an insert, which fits into the reciprocating tool in the same fashion as a regular blade. The present invention then offsets the placement of a blade, sander, file, or other tool by as many inches as wished by the user. The blade, sander, file, or other tool is held rigid through the use of a 45 degree bracket spanning the distance from the original plane to the offset plane, or via a single or compound trapezoid design.

Abstract: A can opener for semi-professional use includes a cylindrical functional part which is connected to a crank, that may be inserted from two sides through an annular housing which is fastened on a stand. The functional part is connected with a positive and non-positive fit with a bayonet-like closure in this housing preferably by way of screwing, to a fastening ring. By way of this design, the functional part may be quickly assembled in this housing and be removed therefrom again. The can opener may be permanently fastened on a horizontal surface or a vertical wall by a fastening means. A support rod and a support surface fastened to the same are fastened with the functional part on the housing, so that the support surface prevents cans to be opened from falling down.

Abstract: An intuitive fish ruler decal that has measurement indicia located within an outline of a fish and which has a zero point that coincides with the nose of the outline of the fish, effectively communicating to the user what the purpose of the ruler is and how it is to be used.

Abstract: A system and method for use during hip surgery includes a position frame that is removably secured to the patient's femur. The system further includes a tracking unit and navigation engine that establish a pelvic coordinate system and, with the patient's leg placed in a predetermined orientation, capture the location of the femoral position frame within the pelvic coordinate system. The system further includes an image generator configured to display one or more images for directing the surgeon to return the patient's leg to the predetermined orientation following a trial reduction based upon the previously captured position. A leg change determination engine compares the current, post-reconstruction position of the femoral position tracking frame with the previously captured, pre-reconstruction position to derive leg length, offset, and anterior-posterior change values. The change values are then provided to the surgeon for evaluating the suitability of the trial reduction.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool to measure depth and width of bone cavities prior to and during oral implant placement. The tool includes a passive-depth gauge arm and an active spring caliper arm. The tool can be used to define the extraction socket for oral implant placement and allows measurement verifications after each step of the bone bed preparation prior to or during the actual implant placement in the extraction socket. There are multiple modifications of the primary design into separate embodiments to accommodate usage in different parts of the jaw and different points during the implant procedure.

Abstract: A surgical instrument is configured for determining the size and/or height of an intervertebral implant insertable into an intervertebral space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of two human or animal vertebrae. The implant includes a first abutment element for abutment against an articular surface of one of the two adjacent vertebral bodies and a second abutment element supported directly or indirectly on the first abutment element for abutment against an articular surface of the other of the two adjacent vertebral bodies. The instrument includes a holding part defining a longitudinal direction and at least one test implant, which includes a first and a second test-implant abutment element each having at least one abutment surface for abutment against one of the articular surfaces. A distal end of the holding part includes at least one abutment-element holding element for detachable connection to the at least one test implant 149.

Abstract: Electronic devices are provided to measure the angle between two arbitrary surfaces, using the local direction of gravity as an absolute direction reference. One case is an electronic device to measure the angle between the keel of a rowing shell and the oarlock pin.

Abstract: An improved gauge for determining the distance between a plane and a point includes a contact probe allowed to rotate within a support frame and coupled to a rotary sensor. When released, force provided by an energizing device urges the probe from the start position, normal to the start plane, to the measured point. As the contact probe moves toward and makes contact with the measured point, output from the rotary sensor is translated through a microprocessor and interpreted through an equation as a normal distance from the start point to the contact surface of the probe. The resultant of the equation is displayed onto a digital readout. The digital readout features a touchpad interface which allows the user to control measurement units, power controls and default start points. In addition to individual readouts, this apparatus may be applied to a multi-readout embodiment which displays the outputs from multiple devices on a single output display.

Abstract: A spherical vacuum desiccator consists of two substantially identical shells which are connected together at an engagement region. A receiving segment and connecting segment are positioned in a spaced-apart relationship within the engaging region of each hemispherical shell. In the assembled condition of the invention, each hemispherical shell is disposed in an inverted position with respect to the other shell and the connecting segment of the two hemispherical shells engage at the receiving segment.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for and method of protecting a reticle in a lithography system from particle deposition using thermophoresis, but still allowing a high vacuum area for the photo-optics.

Abstract: A control panel assembly in a dryer is disclosed. The present invention includes a control panel selecting to control an operation of the dryer, a printed circuit board provided within the control panel wherein various circuits and devices to operate and control of the dryer are mounted on the printed circuit board, lead wires drawn from the various devices mounted on the printed circuit board, an insulator provided to the control panel, and at least one wire fixing member fixing the lead wires to one side of a lower end of the insulator. Therefore, the lead wires drawn from a PCB are hidden within a space between the insulator and the control panel to be fixed thereto. Accordingly, the present invention enhances assembly efficiency and protects the PCB wires.

Abstract: A method for drying clothes in a device comprising a rotatable drum for agitating the clothes. Following a drying program, an anti-crease cycle is provided during which the clothes are intermittently agitated. Said anti-crease cycle protects the clothes from permanent creases by regularly agitating them. In order to save energy and to save the clothes and the device, the clothes are only agitated to such a degree during the anti-crease cycle that crease-formation is avoided.

Abstract: An article of footwear that automatically and continuously emits a fragrance and includes a fragrance-releasing substance impregnated into and absorbed by a part of the footwear such as by infusing the fragrance-releasing substance into a selected part of the footwear article.

Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper and a sole is disclosed. The sole of the article of footwear includes a midsole having a support portion and a plurality of projections extending from the support portion. The sole of the article of footwear also includes a plate contacting the support portion having a body positioned in an area between the plurality of projections. The plate further includes a plurality of openings which correspond to the plurality of projections and allow the projections to extend below the body of the plate. The plate further includes a plurality of cantilever elements extending on at least one side and on the bottom of each of the plurality of projections. The projections and the corresponding cantilever elements interact with one another to form a plurality of lugs located on the sole of the article of footwear.

Abstract: This invention relates to a shock attenuation method and system of an elastic insole of shoes for adjusting elastic force. A pressure controller in an elastic insole of shoes at least uses two pressure controlling modes and adjusts to select alternative on/off of one of pressure controlling modes by screw. This invention can adjust shock attenuation and damping effect, and is practical and reliable, can be suitable for human body's requirements to the utmost extent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved shoe structure to improve the sport efficiency and the wearing comfort of the user. The shoe structure comprises a base portion and a cover portion, wherein a plurality of flexible devices, such as springs, are formed within the base portion of the shoe structure to provide a load-bearing function. The shoe structure of the present invention is designed not only to provide comfort but also to bear a high load of weight such that the foot of the user can be protected by minimizing the impact force produced from the ground when the user steps or jumps on the ground. A plurality of air gaps are formed within the shoe structure to circulate the air within the shoe structure so that the foot of the user can keep dry and active in a clear environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe having an outsole to form a bottom of the shoe, a mid-sole provided on the top of the outsole, and an insole provided on the top of the mid-sole, contacting the sole of a user's foot, comprising a cushion support part formed with a spring having a predetermined degree of elasticity, to relieve shocks applied to the user's foot; a receiving part formed by depressing one portion of the mid-sole, to receive the cushion support part; an air discharging passage communicating the receiving part with the outside of the outsole, through which partial air of the receiving part is discharged toward the outside of the outsole; and an air check valve provided in the air discharging passage, to prevent air discharged to the outside through the air discharging passage from flowing backward.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic fastening and loosing shoes, which is typically comprised of a shoe body including tongue portion, upper portions and shoe-sole, in which mouthing portions are built on the interfaces of the tongue portion and the upper, said shoe-sole includes an outsole, a middle sole and a bottom filler; said bottom filler is fastened on the middle sole with the front portion so that the middle and heel portions can took off from the middle sole; an action regulating mechanism includes a flutter foil, a pair of guide plates and two inserting strips; said flutter foil is connected to the both sides of the tongue with the both upper ends respectively, cooperating to the guide assembly combined by the guide plates and the inserting strips pre-setting in upper-low position, and connected to the bottom filler at the rear portion with the another end, thereby towing the tongue can bring to the heel portion of the bottom filler simultaneously and relatively moving relative to the outsol

Abstract: A shoe support and ornamentation system that allows a wearer to customize the look of a shoe. The system may include material having a first end and a second end and having a sufficient length to enwrap a portion of a sole of a shoe proximate its heel and a portion of a wearer's foot wherein after the material is wrapped around the portion of the sole and the wearer's foot, the first end is secured to the second end.

Abstract: An improved boot for use in ice and snow conditions that combines a flared snowshoe-like secondary sole with integral and selectively deployable crampons. The expanded secondary sole extends approximately ¼? or more down from the primary sole of the boot and includes retractable crampons attached to the expanded sole to increase traction in snow or ice. The expanded sole functions to increase the surface area of the “footprint”, thereby reducing the overall depth of the footprint and making traversing in soft conditions (snow, mud, sand) less fatiguing to the wearer. The crampons may pivot outward from inside pockets in the secondary sole or, alternatively, may slide outward in a stiletto-fashion and/or unfold. The crampons may be individually deployable or simultaneously deployable by a central release button.

Abstract: A shoe insert (10) which includes a sheet-like pad (12). The pad (12) defines an upper surface (18) and a lower surface (20) and has a generally pointed shape for insertion into an front foot portion (16) of footwear such as a shoe (15) or like. The upper surface (18) has an adhesive (22) which secures the pad (12) to an upper inner surface (24) of the front foot portion (16) of footwear. The lower surface (20) cushions the front foot portion (16) to provide comfort to a person wearing the shoe (15).

Abstract: The invention provides for a vamp bound by an edging that allows the vamp to be attached to a base member of an interchangeable shoe forming assembly without bunching, gathering or pulling out of line.

Abstract: A shoe stud and receptacle, the shoe stud including a ground-engaging part and the two components are adapted to be secured together by a multi-start threaded connection comprising a screw-threaded spigot on one of the two components adapted to be inserted with rotation into a screw-threaded socket on the other component, and a locking means of the components which is arranged to become interengaged to resist unscrewing of the assembly, the locking means comprising a primary locking means and at least one secondary locking member, the primary locking means comprising a ring of posts extending axially from one of the components and a ring of teeth on the other component, the posts engaging between the teeth, and wherein the or each secondary locking member is adapted to engage with a post to maintain the interengagement of the primary locking means.

Abstract: The present invention includes a scraper attachment for a skid steer vehicle. The scraper attachment includes a frame for attachment to a fixed boom mechanism of the skid steer vehicle and an articulated blade. The articulated blade has first and second portions mounted on the frame for pivoting about a substantially horizontal axis transverse to the articulated blade. Each of the first and second portions of the articulated blade is adapted for pivotable movement about a common pivot between a raised position, substantially above a home position, a home position, which is substantially horizontal, and a lowered position, substantially below the home position. Each portion is also independently positionable in at least one position between the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for scraping material from the earth. The device has a scraper housing, which may be attached to the front of a bulldozer or other earthmoving vehicle. The scraper housing may generally include a back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a center support wall, and a brace. The device may be equipped with a scraper blade attached to an earth transfer plate, the scraper blade attached proximate to the front of the scraper housing. As the scraper housing is urged forward, the scraper blade scrapes material from the earth which, by the force of the material being scraped, is forced along the earth transfer plate. After reaching the end of the earth transfer plate, the material can be deposited onto a scraper conveyor that has a belt extending between the side walls of the housing. The scraper conveyor belt continuously moves material toward an opening in the second wall.

Abstract: Element (1) for extending the ironing surface (S) of an ironing board (A) of the type comprising an ironing plane (P), the upper surface of which comprises the ironing surface (S), arranged resting upon a support structure (T) standing on the floor. The extension element (1) comprises a structural element (2) in which a support plane (3) suitable for extending the ironing surface (S) is defined and provided, on the opposite side of said support plane (3), with guide tracks (4) that slidably couple in the edges (5) of the ironing plane (P).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a greeting card having a motion mechanism. In on aspect, the present invention provides a greeting card that includes an independent spring mounted die cut segment of the main image that is attached to the front panel so that when the consumer holds the card, part of the image has actual motion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a license plate assembly comprising a light source and a license plate (100) suitable for back illumination, said license plate comprising (i) a retroreflective sheet (110) having on a base prismatic elements (111) having lateral faces intersecting the base at base edges, wherein said prismatic elements are truncated having elevated edges and truncated surfaces that are transparent and bounded by the elevated edges of the prismatic elements and/or said retroreflective sheet comprises transparent separation surfaces between said prismatic elements, said separation surfaces being bounded by the base edges of said prismatic elements; (ii) and one or more indicia (140); and said retroreflective sheet being arranged on said light source such that said prismatic elements of said retroreflective sheet are facing the light source.

Abstract: A license plate mounted accessory includes a mounting member, a support member and a display member. The mounting member includes a first portion for receiving a fastener and a second portion for engaging a side of a license plate to prevent rotation of the mounting member relative to the license plate. The support member extends from the mounting member and includes a first end proximate the mounting member and a second end. The display member is suspended from the second end of the support member.