Abstract: Oral hygiene implements, such as manual or electric toothbrushes or refills, include a head portion sized for insertion into a human mouth that includes a base and a plurality of elastomeric elements extending from the base to define a field of elastomeric bristles. The field can include a first elastomeric element that includes a first elastomeric material and a second elastomeric element different than the first elastomeric element that includes a second elastomeric material. The elastomeric elements extending from the base can define many “sharp,” yet compliant edges, such as those having a tip radius of less than about 0.006 inch, for enhanced cleaning with reduced abrasion.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having one or more toothbrushes connected or connectible to the end of a handle, the one or more toothbrushes providing a desirable fit about the teeth and/or gums and/or providing a desirable brushing action. An oral hygiene device hereof may provide for mechanically providing the brushing movements of the professionally recommended manual tooth-brushing method known as the “Bass” or “Modified Bass” technique to thus reduce or eliminate the element of human error associated with the brushing of a user's teeth and gums.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a hollow handle which has an outer sleeve made of an elastomeric material which can be expanded or contracted to provide an adjustable diameter grip.

Abstract: A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom.

Abstract: A spatula device (10) has a handle portion (12) and a blade portion (14) connected to one end of the handle portion and so as to form a longitudinal axis of the spatula device. The blade portion has a permanent curvature which is radiused about a line transverse of the longitudinal axis, whereby the spatula device may be used to apply grout and other filler material to a curved surface without the user having to bend the blade portion.

Abstract: A wiper motor has an output shaft, which is reciprocally pivoted forward and backward upon energization of the wiper motor and outputs a drive force for driving first and second wiper arms. A crank arm is integrally pivotably fixed to the output shaft. First and second connecting rods are pivotably connected to first and second connecting points, respectively, of the crank arm. A first lever arrangement is connected between the first connecting rod and the first wiper arm to reciprocally pivot the first wiper arm upon reciprocal movement of the first connecting rod. A second lever arrangement is connected between the second connecting rod and the second wiper arm to reciprocally pivot the second wiper arm upon reciprocal movement of the second connecting rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a windscreen wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one shaft (13) that is mounted in a gear housing. The windscreen wiper devices that are known from prior art have gear housings that require a large amount of space. To provide a smaller gear housing, one end of the shaft or shafts (13) can be mounted in the gear housing (11) and the other end in a gear housing cover (12).

Abstract: A connection device between a windscreen-wiper blade and a drive arm capable of powering wiping of said windscreen-wiper blade on a window or windscreen includes two flanges capable of being solidly attached to one another. The two flanges are fixed to the same axis of rotation according to two distinct positions in relation to at least one of the two flanges, or one of the two flanges includes a fixed axis of rotation.

Abstract: A wiper arm for wiper systems of road vehicles including a wiper blade adapter attached via a connection at one end of a non-circular-shaped wiper arm element and a retainer, where the wiper blade adapter is designed for connection to a wiper blade, and the wiper arm element and the retainer are swivel-mounted to a retainer support attachable in a torque proof manner to a drivable wiper shaft, where the wiper arm element and the retainer are capable of being stressed against a screen to be wiped by a spring element provided on the wiper arm, where the connection is performed by at least one connecting piece which is formed on a circumferential surface rotationally and symmetrically with respect to a connecting piece axis.

Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a body having at least one outer wall, a drive system disposed on the body and configured to maneuver the robot over a work surface, and a cleaning assembly carried by the body. The cleaning assembly includes first and second cleaning rollers rotatably coupled to the body, a suction assembly having a channel disposed adjacent at least one of the cleaning rollers, and a container in fluid communication with the channel. The container is configured to collect debris drawn into the channel. The suction assembly is configured to draw debris removed from the work surface by at least one of the cleaning rollers into the channel, and the container has a wall common with the at least one outer wall of the body.

Abstract: An attachment device 10 for a receptacle, the attachment device 10 comprising a plate 11 adapted to fit onto the top of the receptacle, the plate 11 supporting a powered fan 20 that communicates with the receptacle through an aperture 12 in the plate 11, the device 10 having a second aperture adapted to engage one end of a flexible hose whereby in use the plate 11 is placed in sealed engagement on the top of the receptacle and the fan 20 causes air to be sucked into the receptacle through the hose to establish a vacuum that draws material through the conduit into the receptacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an upright vacuum cleaner, which includes a main body comprising a dust collecting apparatus and a vacuum motor for collecting dust; a main brush assembly disposed at a bottom of the main body and drawing in outside air and dust from a surface to be cleaned; a handle unit configured to control the main body and the main brush assembly; a main frame integrally connected to the handle unit and configured to support the main body; an air drawing pipe connected to the main body through which the outside air enters; and a wet cloth brush assembly connected to an end of the air drawing pipe and configured to perform a wet cloth cleaning work. When performing a vacuum cleaning work, the main brush assembly can be used, and when performing the wet cloth cleaning work, the wet cloth brush assembly can be used.

Abstract: There is provided cyclonic separating apparatus (100) comprising a chamber (112) for separating dirt and dust from an airflow, an inlet (110) to the chamber (112) and a shroud (200). The shroud (200) comprises a wall (200) having a multiplicity of through-holes (208) forming an outlet from the chamber (112), each through-hole (208) having a width and a height, wherein the through-holes (208) have substantially rectangular cross-sections with width to height ratios in the range of 1.5:1 to 1:1.5. The rectangular cross section of the through-holes (208) maximises the available through-hole (208) area in the shroud (200). This results in a low pressure drop across the shroud (200) and reduces the amount of material required for manufacture. Further, this ratio allows the cross-sectional area of the through-holes (208) to be dimensioned to prevent larger particles of dirt and dust from passing through the through-holes (208) in the shroud (200), whilst still providing the required structural integrity.

Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus includes a chamber for separating dirt and dust from an airflow, an inlet to the chamber and a shroud. The shroud includes a wall having inner and outer surfaces and a multiplicity of through-holes forming an outlet from the chamber. Each through-hole has an axis. The inner surface of the wall has a serrated profile having a plurality of serrations arranged around at least a part of the circumference of the wall, each serration having a first face and a second face. At least one through-hole passes through the first face of at least one serration. By providing a plurality of serrations around the inner circumference of the wall, the airflow is forced to follow a longer path through each through-hole for when compared to conventional arrangements. This reduces the amount of dirt and dust which is able to pass through the shroud.

Abstract: A floor mat clip assembly adapted to attach a floor mat to the interior carpet of a vehicle is disclosed. The clip assembly includes a floor clip attached to the carpet and a mat clip attached to the floor mat. The floor clip includes a base member and a top member having a locking member rotatably attached thereto. The base and top member of the floor clip are adapted to cut through the carpet and interlock to sandwich the carpet therebetween. The mat clip includes a top member and a base member, each having an aperture and adapted to interlock to sandwich the mat therebetween. The mat can then be positioned to insert the locking member of the floor clip through the aperture of the mat clip. A subsequent rotation of the locking member locks together the respective clips to secure the floor mat to the interior carpet.

Abstract: A folding electronic apparatus with a hinge device having a first installation frame (10) installed on a first housing (2); a second installation frame (20) installed on a second housing (3); a third installation frame (30) for rotatably supporting a base end section of each of the frames, the base end sections being supported such that a head section side of each frame is rotatable in a direction to approach to and separate from each other, the base end sections being supported through a first main shaft (40) and a second main shaft (50) that are arranged parallel to each other and to which rotation of the frames is transmitted; a rotation force transmission mechanism (80) disposed between the main shafts (40, 50) and including an even number of gears (81, 82) having a function of transmitting reversing rotational force from one to the other and vice versa; and a rotation angle restriction means (60).

Abstract: The present invention includes fabricating a raw metal through a first rolling process to form a body having a base, a bracing portion and a holding trough; placing a forming strut in the holding trough; fabricating the body held the forming strut through a second rolling process to form the bracing portion in an arched shape with the inner side in contact with the forming strut; treating the body with the arched bracing portion and the forming strut in a heat treatment to enhance the hardness; and cutting off the body at a selected length and removing the forming strut to become a finished product of the hinge barrel. The hinge barrel thus formed can provide a required steady friction coefficient. It is simply structured and can be fabricated with a lower force. The probability of product defects resulting from too much or too little friction coefficient can be prevented.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided, comprising a tub member defining an opening and a door member configured to operably engage the tub member so as to cover the opening. A hinge portion is operably engaged with each of the tub member and the door member, wherein the respective hinge portions are pivotably secured together by a hinge pin so as to pivot about a substantially horizontal hinge axis. The door member hinge portion is over-center biased by a biasing member. A friction-reducing bushing is operably engaged with the hinge pin so as to isolate the hinge pin from direct contact with the door member hinge portion when the hinge portions are secured together. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A hinge (10) has a first arm (14) pivotally mounted to a first mounting element (11) and a second arm (15) pivotally mounted to a second mounting element (12). The first and second arms (14, 15) intersect and are pivotally joined by a pivot (13). A first link (24) is pivotally connected to the first mounting element (11) and pivotally coupled to the second arm (15). A second link 21 is pivotally connected to the second mounting element (12) and pivotally coupled to the first arm (14). At least one of said first and second links (21, 24) is adjustable such as to adjust the position of the arm, to which the link is connected, with respect to a pivotal coupling of the mounting element to the arm. The first arm (14) is formed in two parts (31 and 32) which are pivotally coupled together whereby the angular position of one part (31) relative to the other part (32) can be altered and retained in an adjusted angular position by adjusting screws (44).

Abstract: A stable hinge keeps elements of the hinge from shaking and has a pivoting assembly, a stabilizer and a stationary assembly. The pivoting assembly attaches the stable hinge to a cover of an electronic device and has a standoff, a leaf and a barrel. The standoff has a proximal edge, a distal edge and a notch formed in the proximal edge. The leaf is formed longitudinally on and protrudes from the distal edge. The barrel is formed longitudinally on the proximal edge and has a slot. The stabilizer is mounted in the slot and to the standoff. The stationary assembly attaches to a base of an electronic device and is mounted rotatably in the barrel and through the stabilizer to stabilize the hinge and give the stable hinge a longer useful life.

Abstract: A pivotal hinge has multiple washers, positioning spacers and an oil-retaining collar mounted around the washers and the positioning spacers filled with lubricating oil. The oil-retaining collar prevents the lubricating oil from flowing out of the pivotal hinge, prevents the components from wearing away, keeps the pivotal hinge rotating smoothly and has hooks formed separately on the two edges. The hooks hold the collar securely around the pivotal hinge.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (100) for a foldable electronic device (200) includes a shaft (40), a first follower (33) attached on one end of the shaft, a first cam (34) rotatably attached on the shaft, a resilient member (50) having one end abutting the first cam, a second cam (63) rotatably attached on the shaft and abutting the other end of the resilient member, a second follower (62) attached on the shaft, and a button (70) attached on the other end of the shaft and abutting the second follower. The first follower is rotating with the shaft and has a first follower surface (332). The first cam has a first cam surface (342) engaging with the first follower surface. The second cam has a second cam surface (632). The second follower has a second follower surface (624) engaging with the second cam surface.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (100) includes a main shaft (50), a fixing seat (80), a follower (44), a cam (42) and a first elastic element (30). The fixing seat is fixed with the main shaft. The follower is placed around the shaft, and the fixing seat selectively locks with the follower. The cam is placed around the shaft, and engages with the follower. The first elastic element provides an elastic force to make the cam and the follower resist each other and provides a torsional force to make the cam and the follower rotate together.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (200) includes a housing (12), a shaft (11), a fixing pin (14), a transposition mechanism (13) and a first spring (16). The housing has a circumferential wall defining a manual slot (121) and an automatic slot (123). Each of the manual slot and the automatic slot runs through a circumferential wall thereof. The shaft defines a pin hole (1141), and the shaft is engaged in the housing. The fixing pin passes through the pin hole of the shaft. One end of the fixing pin is alternatively received in the manual slot or the automatic slot. The transposition mechanism is configured for switching the pin from the manual slot to the automatic slot. The first spring provides an elastic force causing the housing to move relative to the shaft when the pin breaks away from the manual slot.

Abstract: A temporary checking device is provided that works in conjunction with elements of a vehicle hinge that remain in the vehicle's final configuration. The hinge includes a hinge pin rotatably connecting a door hinge bracket to a pillar hinge bracket. The checking device includes a spring portion that is disposed between the door hinge bracket and the pillar hinge bracket. The spring portion is compressed during movement of the door hinge bracket relative to the pillar hinge bracket from either of two rest positions. The spring portion urges the vehicle door affixed thereto back into one of the rest positions, thus allowing manufacturing operations such as painting, etc., to be performed on the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention includes fabricating a raw metal through a first rolling process to form a body having a base, a bracing portion and a holding trough; placing a forming strut in the holding trough; fabricating the body held the forming strut through a second rolling process to form the bracing portion in an arched shape with the inner side in contact with the forming strut; treating the body with the arched bracing portion and the forming strut in a heat treatment to enhance the hardness; and cutting off the body at a selected length and removing the forming strut to become a finished product of the hinge barrel. The hinge barrel thus formed can provide a required steady friction coefficient. It is simply structured and can be fabricated with a lower force. The probability of product defects resulting from too much or too little friction coefficient can be prevented.

Abstract: A slide hinge module of a slide-type device, which includes: a hinge assembly, in which a connecting member having a locking part and a guide member having a guide part are foldably assembled with each other, and elastic force is exerted to the hinge assembly in a direction where the connecting member and the guide member are unfolded from each other by an elastic member; a slide member assembled with the guide part so as to slide, the slide member having one end at which a swing operating part is formed; and a swing member including a locking jaw which is rotatably installed at the guide member and is locked in the locking part or is released from the locking part according to a rotational angle, the swing member including a swing-trigger part, which is locked in the swing operating part according to a movement position of the slide member and is rotated so as to allow the locking jaw to be released from the locking part, or is released from the swing operating part and is rotated in an inverse direction so

Abstract: A hinge with an overridable limiting function is mounted in an electronic device with a cover and a base and has a pintle, a stationary leaf and a rotating assembly. The pintle has a limit. The stationary leaf is mounted securely on the pintle and is mounted securely in the base. The rotating assembly is mounted around the pintle, is mounted securely in the cover and has at least one positive stop. The positive stop has an inside surface and an inner part selectively abutting the limit of the pintle to provide a limiting function. When a person applies excessive force to the cover and over-pivots the cover, the positive stop is bent out and the inside surface of the positive stop slides along the limit. The outward bending of the positive stop absorbs the excessive force to keep the cover from being damaged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mounting structure of a door-handle for a refrigerator. By means of the mounting structure of the door-handle for the refrigerator according to preferred embodiments of the present invention, the door-handle is fixedly connected to a door and the fluctuation of the door-handle is decreased while opening the door.

Abstract: A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a main body member having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion. Each of the first and second end portions includes a cavity adapted to receive an end insert formed of soft material. Each of the end inserts includes an attachment member. The handle is mounted to a front face of the door through interengagment of the attachment members and base members provided on the door without scratching the surface of the door.

Abstract: Custom Grip for writing instruments and other hand held tools and devices are made of thermoplastic materials which exhibit plasticity at temperatures in the range of 50-70 degrees Celsius. Therefore the users mold the grips to their hands by heating the grips and then holding them in firm grip.

Abstract: This invention is comprised of a powerful neodymium magnet fastened to a polished metal clip and further embellished, for fashion or personalization, with a front laminate fabricated to any desired shape, color or finish. The clip lends itself to various themes; occupational, sport or club affiliation, company logo or any number of insignias. Designed to be worn on one's pocket in cooperation with a modification made to basic eyeglasses. This modification to the eyeglasses allows the eyeglasses to be held securely in one's shirt pocket against the magnetic clip assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable clothing organizer that includes a strap that can be configured to form a loop wherein the strap has a first end a second end. A clasp is attached to the strap between the first end and the second end and is configured to connect an article of clothing to the strap. The loop is configured to provide support for an article of clothing from a support device.

Abstract: A shell or case for holding a cell phone, with a releasable tether attached to the case, for quickly locating and retrieving the cell phone from the depths of a handbag or tote bag. A catch device with a push-button release mechanism is attached to an external surface of the shell. The tether has a post and anchor head that is catchable within the catch device. Pushing the release mechanism opens the catch. A biasing spring ejects the anchor head from the device. The tether may be attached at its other end to a handbag or tote bag strap, so that it is easily and quickly located. Pulling on the tether retrieves the shell with phone or other electronic device from the bag. Pushing the release button automatically releases and ejects the anchor-head end of the tether from the shell, so that the user may used the cell phone or device freely, without any restraint on freedom of movement.

Abstract: A buckle includes a male member and a female member. The male member is provided with a base, a pair of legs and an engaging portion provided on a distal ends of the legs. The female member is provided with an insertion port, a guide that elastically deforms the distal end of each of the legs inserted through the insertion port in a direction in which the distal ends come closer to each other and a pair of engaged portions formed on both sides of a remote side of the guide. Each of the engaged portions displaces each of the engaging portions in the direction in which the engaging portions get apart with each other and is provided by a concave that has an abutment wall on a rear portion in the releasing direction to be abutted by each of engaging portions. Each of the abutment walls is formed as a slant surface that inclines in the direction in which the abutment walls come closer to each other toward the releasing direction of the male member.

Abstract: An inventive bed linen in the form of a (large) duvet cover 1a, a (small) pillow case 2a and a cover for a neck roll 3a each have functional base elements 1b, 2b, 3b with openings for inserting a duvet or a pillow. For personalization, removable decorative fabrics 1c, 2c or 3c are arranged by means of fastening means, for instance, a hook-and-loop fastener, both on the duvet cover 1a, the pillow case 2a and the neck roll cover 3a. To facilitate careful washing of the pillow case and duvet cover, the decorative fabrics 1c, 2c, 3c are detachably arranged at the functional elements 1b, 2b or 3b. In this way, the base elements 1b, 2b, 3b can be cleaned under conditions different from those of more delicate fabrics 1c, 2c, 3c which are usually made from another material.

Abstract: As seen in the drawings, my invention is a device for decorating the rollover collar with gemstones and artistic configurations. The device consists of a left hand #1 decorative rigid plate and a right hand #2 decorative rigid plate which are linked together by a flexible third member #3 to form a single entity. Each rigid decorative plate is backed by a non-piercing pressure snap device of varying design and construction which is utilized to attach the decorative rigid plate to the collar wing on each side. The flexible third member is utilized for the stated purpose of linking the two decorative rigid plates together and additionally serves as a further means of enhancing the decorative nature of the device. The third member is of no particular design or configuration and can be changed routinely to fit the particular design and beauty of the finished device.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting pond covers, which includes a shaft having an exterior surface, a first end and a second end. An engagement profile is positioned on the exterior surface at a first end of the shaft. A cable guide is positioned in an intermediate position between the first end and the second end of the shaft, the cable guide being oriented transversely to the shaft. A cable is prevented from removal from the cable guide by the second end of the shaft.

Abstract: A buckle includes a plug 2 and a socket 3 connected to each other in a predetermined connecting direction. The plug 2 includes a tongue-like portion 22 and a first projected portion 23 projected from the tongue-like portion 22 in a thickness direction crossing to the connecting direction and having, thereon, a first locked face 24. The socket 3 includes an insertion hole 32 and a first stepped portion 33 formed at the insertion hole 32 and having, thereon, a first locking face 34 engaged with the first locked face 24.

Abstract: A holder assembly for paper currency, credit cards and other type of currency including an elongated band comprising a plurality of movably interconnected segments extending along a length thereof. A connecting assembly interconnects the plurality of segments and is structured to facilitate expansion or contraction of the band as well as to normally bias the band, as well as the plurality of segments, into a contracted orientation. In at least one embodiment a coupling assembly is connected to the band and is disposed and structured to vary the length of the band such that the longitudinal dimension thereof is adjustable whether the band is in the expanded or contracted orientation. In addition, a plurality of grip members facilitates retaining of the currency held by the holder assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a gasket for fastening the automotive safety belt. A colloidal material is applied to form a one-piece body comprising a fixing part, a flexible part and a plug part. The plug part of the gasket is inlet into the hole of the suspension sheet of the safety belt for fastening the safety belt so as to avoid the safety belt rolling automatically to bind the human body so close that the chest are oppressed uncomfortably. In addition, the gasket mounted on the outer surface of the buckle of safety belt is made of colloidal materials. Even the gasket is touched with human body in use, to adjust and to fasten the safety belt will not result in the human body being hurt from impact. It is much safer for utility.

Abstract: A fastener adapter and fastener strap combination includes a first strap member having first and second ends, an outer surface and an inner surface with hook material; and a second strap member having first and second opposing surfaces of hook material. The second strap member is attached to the inner surface intermediately between the first and second ends of the first strap member. The first surface of the second member and a portion of the inner surface of the first member define a first all-hook opening. The second surface of the second member and a portion of the inner surface of the first member define a second all-hook surface. The combination also includes a continuous fastener strap having first and second end portions, the first end portion frictionally attached to the first all-hook opening and the second end portion frictionally attached to the second all-hook surface.

Abstract: A strength of engagingly locking a second member to a first member is remarkably improved without causing deterioration in workability, even when improvement in the locking strength between two members is attempted using a clip. In order to lock and fix a connector housing 19 to a rotor housing 15 in an erected state, an engagement force occurs and acts between a locking claw 27 and a locking part 45, via an insertion locking male part 29 provided in a connector housing 19. By this engagement force, the movement of the insertion locking male part 29 in the inserting/extracting direction is regulated. Further, by inserting the clip 23 from the direction almost at a right angle to the inserting direction of the insertion locking male part 29, a mechanical mutual action occurs between the clip 23 and a pair of insertion engagement parts 40a and 40b, thus secondarily regulating the movement of the insertion locking male part 29 in the inserting/extracting direction.

Abstract: A holding apparatus, including an accommodation unit, at least a clapping unit, and at least a stopping unit, is provided. The accommodation unit includes a surface on which the electronic device can be placed. The clapping unit is located at the sides of the accommodation unit, and is a bendable element. The stopping unit is located at the lower part of the accommodation unit surface to stop the held electronic device from sliding off. When the electronic device is placed on the surface of accommodation unit, the clapping units can be bended to embrace the electronic device snugly to hold the device in place.

Abstract: A synthetic biometric cremation identification system for use in cremation and burial processes of a deceased individual and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a plurality of synthetic biometric tokens include a cremation compatible material that is suitable for mechanical pulverization. A synthetic biometric identifier is integrated with each of the synthetic biometric tokens, which may be placed with the deceased individual at any stage during the cremation and burial process to provide, via instrumentation, continuous and integrated positive identification of the deceased individual, bone fragments, and/or granulated particles.

Abstract: A gas-tight, liquid-impervious, transportable contaminated remains pouch designed and configured for storage and/or movement of remains or other items such as evidence in forensic applications that have been or are suspected to have been contaminated.

Abstract: A device for air interlacing (10) of a yarn (Y), comprising an interlacing chamber (24), a first entrance channel (22) for receiving the yarn (Y) at the device (10) entrance and feeding it to the interlacing chamber (24), and a second exit channel (23) for receiving the yarn from the interlacing chamber (24) and releasing it at the device exit, in which the interlacing chamber (24) is delimited by a first emitting wall (24a) bearing a nozzle (26) for the emission of a continuous jet of compressed air (31), and a second deflecting wall (24b), opposite the first wall (24a), suitable for receiving and deflecting the jet of compressed air (31) emitted by the nozzle (26) and intersecting the yarn to be interlaced, and in which the second deflecting wall (24b) is concave in shape both on a transversal plane and on a longitudinal plane with respect to the feeding path (11) of the yarn (Y) through the device.

Abstract: A production method of a multilayer electronic device, comprising the steps of forming an electrode layer 12a on a first support sheet 20; forming a green sheet 10a on a surface of the electrode layer 12a to obtain a green sheet 10a having an electrode layer 12a; stacking the green sheets 10a, each having the electrode layer 12a, to form a green chip; and firing the green chip: wherein before stacking the green sheet 10a having the electrode layer 12a, an adhesive layer 28 is formed on a surface on the opposite side of the electrode layer side of the green sheet 10a having the electrode layer 12a; and the green sheet 10a having the electrode layer 12a formed thereon is stacked via the adhesive layer 28.

Abstract: A capacitor device includes a capacitor Q constituted by a lower electrode (12) formed on a substrate (10), a dielectric film (14), and an upper electrode (16); an insulating film (18) covering the capacitor Q; a first contact hole (18a) formed in the insulating film (18) on a connection portion (16a) of the upper electrode (16); an electrode pad (20) for preventing a diffusion of solder, formed in the first contact hole (18a); and a solder bump (22) electrically connected to the electrode pad (20), and the upper electrode (16) has a protrusion portion (16a) protruding from the dielectric film (14), and is connected to the first contact hole (18a) on the protrusion portion (16a).

Abstract: This invention relates to a belt drive system for a tool driving shaft of an indexing tool turret assembly. A plurality of toolholders are radially supported on a top plate assembly, which is rotatably supported on a hub connected to a turret housing. A housing is provided that supports a driven pulley connected to the tool driving shaft. A spindle motor connected to the turret housing is coupled to the live toolholder via a belt drive. The housing advantageously includes at least one removal portion that provides access to and replacement of the belt drive. Further, the tool driving shaft is supported on opposite sides of the driven pulley.