Patents Issued in March 19, 2009
  • Publication number: 20090070957
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a first opening and closing member that rotates about a first hinged end, a second opening and closing member provided so as to oppose the first opening and closing member, the second opening and closing member rotating about a second hinged end in association with opening of the first opening and closing member, and an operating portion provided on the first opening and closing member, arranged at a position to avoid interference of an end portion of the second opening and closing member when opening the first opening and closing member and the second opening and closing member, and which rotate the first opening and closing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicants: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Tetsuo SHIBA
  • Publication number: 20090070958
    Abstract: A hinge for circumrotatory location includes a base, a locating gasket defining a pair of recesses thereon, a top cover defining a third groove in a bottom thereof. The base has a first groove, a second groove above the first groove. A retention slot connects the second groove and has two retention edges. A stop block is rotatably mounted in the retention slot and stretches into the second groove. The retention edges are capable of stopping the stop block. A pair of locating slots corresponding to the recesses are centrosymmetrically defined in the fundus of the third groove. A protrusion protrudes from the bottom of the top cover and adjacent to the third groove. The top cover lies above the locating gasket which is fitted to the first groove. The protrusion rotates around the second groove and is capable of being against two sides of the stop block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Chih-Heng Chien
  • Publication number: 20090070959
    Abstract: There is provided a sturdy yet compact pivot hinge assembly using a preset spring and plunger assembly comprising a spring between a plunger and a spring plate, on each side of an axis, which provides, on the axis, a detent force that maintains the door closed when the door is closed and a restoring force closing the door when the door is part way open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Giuseppe BALENZANO
  • Publication number: 20090070960
    Abstract: A vehicle rear door unsequenced articulating mechanism including one or more articulating hinge assemblies having one or more hinge arms pivotally mounted to a vehicle C-pillar at one end thereof via a C-pillar hinge mount and pivotally mounted to a vehicle rear door at another end thereof via a door hinge mount. The hinge arm may include a generally U-shaped profile between the ends thereof for permitting unsequenced articulation of the rear door up to 180° from a rear door closed position. The door hinge mount may include a door check engageable with a stop on the hinge arm, for limiting pivotal movement of the vehicle rear door to a first intermediate open position from the rear door closed position, upon pivotal movement of the door check relative to the hinge arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Adrian N. A. Elliott, Justin T. Johnson, Jason Falenski, Craig Blust
  • Publication number: 20090070961
    Abstract: A simultaneous-rotating hinge has a body, a first leaf and a second leaf. The body has a gear assembly. The gear assembly is mounted in the body and comprises multiple gears that engage each other. The first leaf is mounted rotatably on the body and connects to one of the gears in the gear assembly. The second leaf is mounted rotatably on the body and connects to another gear in the gear assembly. Interaction of the gears causes the first leaf and the second leaf to pivot simultaneously toward or away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Chia-Ko Chung, Yu-Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20090070962
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an open-slot hinge fixing assembly such as a hinge particularly installed at a position of connecting a main system and a display device that includes an axle sleeve support stand, an axle sleeve and an axle. The axle sleeve has a connecting portion, and the axle is installed axially into the axle sleeve, and the axle sleeve support stand has a containing groove for accommodating the axle sleeve, and the containing groove includes an insert slot for inserting the connecting portion, and both ends of the containing groove have corresponding support holes for axially connecting the axle, and the axle sleeve has an actuator opening and an axial connecting channel, and the axle has an axial connecting portion axially connected to the axial connecting channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Ding-Hone Su
  • Publication number: 20090070963
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dual direction opening/closing hinge module adapted to open or close an apparatus (e.g. cellular phone) having a body and a cover or two bodies in a folder type. The hinge module includes a first rotation member having a first rotation shaft to be installed on the first body while being able to rotate in the first direction, and a rotation body formed on a side of the first rotation shaft; and a second rotation member having a second rotation shaft installed on the rotation body while being able to rotate in the second direction so that the second body is supported while being able to rotate in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicants: P & TEL INC.
    Inventor: Han Sang LEE
  • Publication number: 20090070964
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hinge for a vehicle door, comprising a first hinge part that can be fixed to the door or the door frame, a second hinge part which is fixed to the other of the two components, i.e. the door frame or the door, and a hinge pin that defines a swiveling axis of the hinge and pivotally connects the first hinge part and the second hinge part to each other. The hinge pin arranged nonrotatably on the first hinge part or the second hinge part while being rotatably mounted in the other hinge part. The hinge further comprises an end stop which limits an opening movement of the first hinge part and the second hinge part. In order to create a hinge that allows the vehicle door to be opened securely, an adjusting mechanism which is assigned to the first hinge part or the second hinge part is provided for adjusting the end stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Edscha AG
    Inventors: Stephen Rudzewski, Dietmar Schreiber, Mehrdad Haji Zadeh Armaki, Georg Dell
  • Publication number: 20090070965
    Abstract: A barrier hinge assembly has an upper hinge assembly, a lower hinge assembly and a turnbuckle assembly. The upper hinge assembly has an upper pintle device and an upper gudgeon device. The upper pintle device has a pintle protruding down. The upper gudgeon device has a through hole in which the upper pintle is mounted. The lower hinge assembly has a lower gudgeon device and a lower pintle device. The lower gudgeon device has a through hole. The lower pintle device has a pintle protruding up and mounted through the through hole of the lower gudgeon device. The turnbuckle assembly is fastened to the pintles of the upper and the lower pintle devices at the same time to hold the upper and the lower gudgeon devices in specific positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Shu-Chen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20090070966
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus for releasably gripping at least one elongated item and being used in pulling the elongated item(s) through at least one space includes a body and at least three gripping members associated with the body. The gripping members are moveable relative to the body and capable of engaging at least one elongated item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: RECTORSEAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Henry Gohlke, Jianmin Li
  • Publication number: 20090070967
    Abstract: The invention provides conspicuity devices and methods. A first embodiment includes a tool band and an electroluminescent lamp adapted and configured to admit light having an advantageous spectral energy distribution. The device can have many additional and/or alternative passive and/or active conspicuity features, such as lasers, lamps, photoluminescent and retroreflective materials, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20090070968
    Abstract: A coil zipper structure for elongating the life time of the conventional zipper that includes a first coil and a second coil, wherein the first coil and the second coil are respectively formed by linking plural engaging rings, and each engaging ring has a teeth portion for mutual engagement; and a sliding element, mounted between the first coil and the second coil for separating or engaging the engaging rings, wherein the engaging ring has an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion, in which the lower edge portion is fixed on a base cloth and the upper edge portion has a strengthened flat surface. Since the upper edge portion of the engaging ring is the strengthened flat surface, the collision or pulling and dragging between the sliding element and the upper edge portion can be reduced, so as to elongating the life time of the zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Chun Weng
  • Publication number: 20090070969
    Abstract: A pair of brassiere wings having ends meeting on a longitudinal centerline are interconnected by a closure having a flexible first patch fixed to on of the wing ends and provided with a plurality of fastener members and a flexible second patch fixed to the other of the wing ends and provided with a fastener member engageable with the members of the first patch. A stiff bar extending transversely of the centerline is fixed to the second patch and concave toward a wearer of a brassiere having the wings. One of the patches is of a shape that is longest parallel to the centerline than transversely offset therefrom so that it reduces longitudinal elastic deformation of the respective wing end at the centerline more than offset therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Gerhard Fildan, Karl Wanzenbock
  • Publication number: 20090070970
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clasp for the connection of two components, such as belts, straps or equivalents and comprises a first clasp part and a second clasp part. The first part comprises a bottom plate, and the second part is arranged to partially surround the bottom plate through a cover plate and a cushioning plate. Locking elements are arranged on the fixing plate or the bottom plate and on the cushioning plate for connecting together of the clasp parts in the clasp's locked position. The locking elements preferably comprise one or more hooks that are arranged on the cushioning plate. A fixture for connecting the second part to straps or equivalent is arranged by on one side of the cover plate and directed so that the force that is exercised on the clasp via the fixture has a component on the cover plate's plane that is directed so that the force has a connecting effect on the clasp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Joran Lundh
  • Publication number: 20090070971
    Abstract: A hook 14 causes an attachment device (cartridge), which is mounted into an insertion slot arranged in an electronic apparatus such as a game apparatus, to be engaged with the insertion slot. The hook includes an arm 22, a ring portion 21 and a latch portion 23. The ring portion 21 is connected to one end of the arm 22. The latch portion 23 is connected to the other end of the arm 22, and is latchable onto a predetermined portion of the insertion slot. Further, the ring portion 21 is pivoted by a spindle 31 of the attachment device, and is shaped so as to be deformable when a force from the arm 22 is applied thereto, the force being caused by the attachment device moving so as to be ejected from the insertion slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kamada, Kazuo Yoneyama, Masaki Amano
  • Publication number: 20090070972
    Abstract: A semi-automatic clamp device includes a tightening mechanism and a connecting rod mechanism. The lowest side of the device is a first workbench having a baffle and supports which connect a passive connecting rod through auxiliary connecting rods. An end of the passive connecting rod connects the baffle through a first spring, and another end connects an active rocker connecting downward on the supports, with another end of the active rocker touching a slide block which connects a slide wheel through a second connecting rod. On a connection point between the second connecting rod and the slide block, the slide block connects tie plates through the first connecting rod transfixing a second workbench having a support bracket. The tie plates connect the support bracket through second springs. This clamp device realizes semi-automatic clamping, improves production efficiency significantly, clamps more securely, and decreases an error in drawing a detection conclusion effectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jin-Feng WANG, Tao LIU
  • Publication number: 20090070973
    Abstract: A snap clip lug, including receptacle member, clasp member and a post. Receptacle member has a body including a sleeve, first post formation means connected to the body, and a locking slot disposed in relation to the sleeve. The sleeve includes a retaining wall and an opening at one end for receiving the clasp member. Clasp member has a base, second post formation means connected to the base, and a resilient arm extending outwardly from the base and having a locking tab for engaging the locking slot. The locking tab is adapted to slidingly engage the retaining wall and to be received by the locking slot. The post, which is disposed perpendicularly between the receptacle member and the clasp member, is formed from first and second post formation means having engaged one another when the resilient arm is inserted in the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: CLIMAX MOLYBDENUM COMPANY
    Inventor: Khanh Phu Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20090070974
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying weft yarns in a cross direction to warp yarns assembled on a beam in parallel aligned relationship and having an adhesive scrim thereon includes a supply roll of the warp yarns on such a beam which are fed downstream of the apparatus by first laying the warp yarns onto a transfer belt to reduce the tension in the yarns and controlling them for application of the weft yarns. A transfer belt and warp yarns are first folded between folding bars into a cylindrical configuration where they are formed around the perimeter of an elongated mandrel having a heated section at its upstream end and a cooling section at its downstream end. The adhesive scrim is softened as the warp yarns pass over the heated section of the mandrel and shortly thereafter, weft yarns are wrapped around the warp yarns and the supporting transfer belt within a rotating tube having a plurality of longitudinally and circumferentially spaced spools of weft yarn disposed on its outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Kevin M. Dann
  • Publication number: 20090070975
    Abstract: A method of forming a fluid ejector includes forming a recess well into a silicon wafer on a first side of the silicon wafer, and filling the recess well with a sacrificial material. A thin layer structure is deposited onto the first side of a silicon wafer covering the filled recess well. Then a thin film piezoelectric is bonded or deposited to the thin layer structure, and a hole is formed in the thin layer structure exposing at least a portion of the sacrificial material. The sacrificial material is removed from the recess well, wherein the hole in the thin layer in the recess well with the sacrificial material removed, form a fluid inlet. An opening area in the silicon wafer is formed on a second side of the silicon wafer. Then a nozzle plate is formed having a recess portion and an aperture within the recess portion. The nozzle plate is attached to the second side of the silicon wafer, with the recess portion positioned within the open area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Baomin Xu, Steven A. Buhler, Stephen D. White, Scott Jong Ho Limb
  • Publication number: 20090070976
    Abstract: A non-pneumatic scaler includes a linear motion gearbox and an electric motor in communication with the gearbox for selectively actuating it. An implement is removably coupled to the linear motion gearbox such that actuation of the gearbox causes the implement to oscillate. A housing contains the linear motion gearbox such that the implement extends partially outside the housing. A rechargeable battery is coupled to the housing for supplying power to the motor. The scaler includes a trigger for actuating the motor. Another input device is included for varying the rate of oscillation of the implement. One or more light emitting diodes may be mounted to the housing for illuminating a work area. The scaler may include a force transmitter that transfers the motor's force to cause the implement to rotate. A clutch may be manipulated to allow either the linear motion gearbox or the force transmitter to be selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Michael L. Amirault
  • Publication number: 20090070977
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a wind turbine blade includes a jig and fixture for positioning one of a leading edge section of the blade and a trailing edge section of the blade over at the other of the leading edge section and the trailing edge section, and for securing the leading edge section to the trailing edge section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Jamie T. Livingston, William B. Holmes, Fred Smethers, Edward West
  • Publication number: 20090070978
    Abstract: Force data is monitored by a strain gauge during a preparatory setup operation of an insertion process during which a sample fastener is installed into a host material by a fastener press. Mathematical algorithms are utilized to determine an optimal insertion force, while a predetermined insertion velocity is maintained throughout the installation process regardless of the force required. With the ram velocity held constant, the insertion force is measured during the installation process and compared to the elapsed time to obtain a force slope. A data point on the force slope which corresponds to the point at which the force slope abruptly increases is captured and recorded as the optimal insertion force. This optimal force is then used by the press for all fasteners/host-material installations of the sample type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: PEM MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Roger B. Patton
  • Publication number: 20090070979
    Abstract: A method of nanomachining is provided. The method includes plunging a nanometer-scaled tip into a surface of a substrate at a first location in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the surface, thereby displacing a first portion of the substrate with the tip. The method also includes withdrawing the tip from the substrate in a second direction that is substantially opposite to the first direction. The method further includes moving at least one of the tip and the substrate laterally relative to each other. In addition, the method also includes plunging the tip into the substrate at a second location in a third direction that is substantially parallel to the first direction, thereby displacing a second portion of the substrate with the tip and withdrawing the tip from the substrate in a fourth direction that is substantially opposite to the third direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Bernabe J. Arruza, Ronald Bozak, Kenneth Gilbert Roessler, Andrew Dinsdale, Tod Evan Robinson, David Brinkley
  • Publication number: 20090070980
    Abstract: A system for servicing machine track includes a press having a housing and a reaction bolster coupled therewith, and first and second tool support plates. A first service tool set for assembling track links onto track pins is configured to couple with the first and second tool support plates. A second service tool set for disassembling track links from track pins is configured to couple with the first and second tool support plates. In a first assembly configuration, the system is adapted to field service a first type of machine track, whereas in a second assembly configuration the system is adapted to field service a different type of machine track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Richard E. Livesay
  • Publication number: 20090070981
    Abstract: The present invention includes a mounting structure for mounting a component between a first member and a second member. According to the mounting structure, the component is first placed on a surface of the first member. Then, the second member is fitted with the component by a fitting device, so that the component is positioned relative to the second member. Thereafter, the component is fixed in position relative to the first member by a joint device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicants: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Toshihiro Sakai, Akihisa HOTTA, Koji KATANO, Toshiyuki INAGAKI, Nobutaka TESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20090070982
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a honeycomb segment joined body in which a plurality of honeycomb segments are arranged in directions parallel to a first flat surface and a second flat surface of an installation reference jig to install the honeycomb segments in predetermined positions via a paste-like joining material on the installation reference jig by use of the installation reference jig having the first flat surface and the second flat surface forming a right angle therebetween, and then the joining material is dried and cured to join the plurality of honeycomb segments together. In the preparation method, in at least a part of a process of successively installing the plurality of honeycomb segments in the predetermined positions, when a new honeycomb segment is installed, at least a part of the installed honeycomb segments is pressurized and held in the predetermined positions so that the already installed honeycomb segments are not displaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
    Inventors: Akifumi NISHIO, Takao TANI, Jun INOUE
  • Publication number: 20090070983
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a self-piercing element, that can be fastened to a structural component by means of piercing and beading. Additionally, the present invention discloses an apparatus for seating the self-piercing element and a corresponding method. The self-piercing element comprises a functional head, a seat geometry and a cutting geometry, while the cutting geometry has a radially outwards arranged, centering exterior bevel, a radially inward arranged interior bevel and a cutting edge arranged in between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Stumpf, Andreas Marxkors, Stephan Bachmeier, Christoph Pekal, Jorg Simon, Matthias Langer
  • Publication number: 20090070984
    Abstract: A coupling between a device and a mating part includes an elastic material and perhaps a tensioner coupled to the elastic material. The elastic material is wrapped around at least part of the device. The tensioner or other method is used to stretch the elastic material, thereby reducing the thickness of the elastic material. With the thickness of the elastic material reduced by the stretching, the device is inserted into a hole in a mating part. Then the tension on the elastic material is removed, allowing the elastic material to increase in thickness, so as to fill at least part of the gap between the device and the mating part. The coupling may act as an effective heat transfer device for transmitting (by conduction) heat produced by the heat-producing device, to the mating part, which may act as, or be thermally coupled to, a heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Alfred Sorvino, Hilario Tejeda, Randy Thompson
  • Publication number: 20090070985
    Abstract: A method of making a wound field for a brushless direct current motor, direct current generator, alternating current motor or alternating current generator, includes steps of providing a base mold and a press mold. Another step comprises determining a number of phases. At least one strand of conductive material per phase is formed between the base mold and press mold into a conductive coil that has a shape that indicates the number of poles required. Each conductive coil is inserted into the stator core, and the stator core is installed into one of a brushless direct current motor, direct current generator, alternating current motor or alternating current generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: William H. Yeadon
  • Publication number: 20090070986
    Abstract: A method of making a wound field for a brushless direct current motor, direct current generator, alternating current motor or alternating current generator, includes providing a base mold and a press mold. Next, a number of phases is determined. At least one strand of conductive material per phase is formed between the base mold and press mold into a conductive coil that has a shape that indicates the number of poles required. Each conductive coil is inserted into the stator core, and the stator core is installed into one of a brushless direct current motor, direct current generator, alternating current motor or alternating current generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: William H. Yeadon
  • Publication number: 20090070987
    Abstract: An integrated circuit is joined to a liquid container. The integrated circuit includes a passivation layer. A resistor is used as a heater to heat fluid in a liquid container. A mesa structure is formed over the passivation layer. The mesa structure is in contact with the resistor and is used to more effectively deliver heat from the resistor to the liquid container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Avago Technologies Fiber IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Tyler Sims
  • Publication number: 20090070988
    Abstract: A process of producing a nonaqueous secondary battery comprising the steps of disposing a separator between a member containing a silicon-based material and a positive electrode, together with interposing a metallic lithium layer between the separator and the member to obtain an assembly, and aging the resulting assembly for a prescribed period of time to alloy lithium with the silicon-based material. Lithium alloying is preferably performed to a degree such that the amount of lithium in the silicon-based material is 5% to 50% based on the theoretical initial charge capacity of silicon. When the positive electrode has a lithium-containing active material for positive electrode, lithium alloying is preferably performed to a degree satisfying formula (1): 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Hitohiko Honda, Kiyotaka Yasuda, Yoshiki Sakaguchi
  • Publication number: 20090070989
    Abstract: A primary cell having an anode comprising lithium and a cathode comprising iron disulfide (FeS2) and carbon particles. The electrolyte comprises a lithium salt dissolved in a solvent mixture. Iron disulfide powder and carbon black is preferably premixed and stored. A cathode slurry is prepared comprising iron disulfide, carbon black, binder, and a liquid solvent. The mixture is coated onto a substrate and solvent evaporated leaving a dry cathode coating on the substrate. The cathode coating is then baked at elevated temperatures in atmosphere under partial vacuum or in an atmosphere of nitrogen or inert gas. The anode and cathode can be spirally wound with separator therebetween and inserted into the cell casing with electrolyte then added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Pozin, Sean Chang
  • Publication number: 20090070990
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for mounting a drive shaft (19) of a compressor, particularly a hermetical refrigerant compressor, which has a motor with a stator (1) and a rotor (23), connected with the drive shaft (19) and located in a rotor opening (4) of the stator (1), a first bearing support (8) and a second bearing support (29) being connected with the stator (1), a first bearing (15) for the drive shaft (19) being mounted in the first bearing support (8) and a second bearing (28) for the drive shaft (19) being mounted in the second bearing support (29). It is endeavoured to provide a method for mounting a drive shaft, in which the use of components with relatively large manufacturing tolerances will still result in a good alignment of the drive shaft in relation to the stator. For this purpose, at least the first bearing support (8) is provided with a positioning stop for the first bearing (15) after mounting the first bearing support (8) on the stator (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Danfoss Compressors GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Holm Iversen, Heinz Otto Lassen, Marten Nommensen, Christian Petersen, Beate Sonksen
  • Publication number: 20090070991
    Abstract: A flexible modular system for constructing a wireless communication terminal includes a keypad module and a display module. The keypad module includes a keypad module housing and a keypad mounted on the keypad module housing. The display module includes a display module housing and a display device mounted on the display module housing. The flexible modular system further includes a connector subsystem to selectively alternatively mechanically join the keypad module and the display module to form an integral wireless communication terminal having a first form factor and, alternatively, an integral wireless communication terminal having a second form factor different from the first form factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Michel Saboune
  • Publication number: 20090070992
    Abstract: A semiconductor mounting apparatus contains a pick and place system having a bonding head, which has a first drive system and a second drive system for displacing the bonding head in a predetermined direction. The first drive system has a first pivot arm and a first stationary situated drive, which is used to pivot the pivot arm back-and-forth within a predefined pivot range. The second drive system is mounted on the pivot arm and comprises a stationary situated electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Oerlikon Assembly Equipment AG, Steinhausen
    Inventor: Florentin Etter
  • Publication number: 20090070993
    Abstract: A reduced insertion force mezzanine connector is used to couple first and second circuit boards. In one embodiment a connector frame has a first end disposed against the first circuit board and defining a first wall, and an opposing second end disposed against the second circuit board and defining a second wall generally parallel with the first wall. A plurality of wafers are disposed. Each wafer has a first edge in sliding contact with the first wall and an opposing second edge in sliding contact with the second wall. A plurality of electrically conducting pathways extend along each wafer from the first edge to the second edge. A wafer guide structure defines a plurality of wafer-support aisles on the first and second walls for receiving the edges of the wafers to constrain the wafers with a fixed spacing and generally parallel alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin Joseph Crippen, Brian Michael Kerrigan, Tony Carl Sass
  • Publication number: 20090070994
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a circuit board on which an electronic component is mounted, includes at least the steps of (a) supplying a liquid photo-polymerizable adhesive containing conductive particles dispersed therein to a surface of a printed board, to form an adhesive layer on the board surface; (b) irradiating the photo-polymerizable adhesive with ultraviolet light to turn into a gel, to provide adhesiveness to the adhesive layer; and (c) pressing the electronic component against the component mounting portion of the printed board from an upper surface side of the adhesive layer, to form an electrical connection between the electronic component and the component mounting portion, and in the method, the photo-polymerizable adhesive is a delayed reactive adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Hidenori Miyakawa, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Kazuhiro Nishikawa, Kunio Hibino
  • Publication number: 20090070995
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a display apparatus which comprises a plurality of display pixels including light emitting elements having a carrier transport layer includes first causing a surface of an electrode formed in a forming region of the plurality of display pixels by being enclosed by a partition wall which is provided on a substrate to have a lyophilic characteristic, making a surface of the partition wall have a repellency characteristic and second causing the surface of the electrode to have the lyophilic characteristic again by carrying out a plasma treatment in an inert gas atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Minoru KUMAGAI
  • Publication number: 20090070996
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board, including providing a core substrate and an electronic component contained in the core substrate, the electronic component having a die pad, forming a positioning mark on the core substrate, forming an interlayer insulating layer over the core substrate and the electronic component, forming a via hole opening connecting to the die pad of the electronic component through the interlayer insulating layer in accordance with the positioning mark on the core substrate, and forming a via hole structure in the via hole opening in the interlayer insulating layer such that the via hole structure is electrically connected to the die pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hajime SAKAMOTO, Tadashi Sugiyama, Dongdong Wang, Takashi Kariya
  • Publication number: 20090070997
    Abstract: An electrical connector according to one embodiment of the invention may include a terminal body that defines an opening therein that includes a plurality of alignment ribs. An electrical terminal is positioned within the opening so that the plurality of alignment ribs align the electrical terminal within the opening in the terminal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Sealco Commercial Vehicle Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Zia Yavari, Dale Dwayne Emerson
  • Publication number: 20090070998
    Abstract: In order to increase the clamping effect in an electrical screw connector used in industrial applications to fix or hold an electrical conductor, the support and contact surfaces for the electrical conductor are textured. According to the invention, the texturing of the support and contact surfaces for the electrical conductor is carried out by various production methods using embossing or stamping tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Hartmut Follmann, Olaf Gemke, Heinz Reibke
  • Publication number: 20090070999
    Abstract: A method of producing a module arrangement which includes a land grid array (LGA) interposer structure, including an electrically insulating carrier plane, and at least one interposer mounted on a first surface of said carrier plane. The interposer possesses a hemi-toroidal configuration in transverse cross-section and is constituted of a dielectric elastomeric material. A plurality of electrically-conductive elements are arranged about the surface of the at least one hemi-toroidal interposer and extend radically inwardly and downwardly from an uppermost end thereof into electrical contact with at least one component located on an opposite side of the electrically insulating carrier plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gareth G. Hougham, Brian S. Beaman, Evan G. Colgan, Paul W. Coteus, Stefano S. Oggioni, Enrique Vargas
  • Publication number: 20090071000
    Abstract: A connection component for mounting a chip or other microelectronic element is formed from a starting unit including posts projecting from a dielectric element by crushing or otherwise reducing the height of at least some of the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Tessera, Inc.
    Inventors: Belgacem Haba, Masud Beroz, Young-Gon Kim, David B. Tuckerman
  • Publication number: 20090071001
    Abstract: A method is provided for producing a piston for an internal-combustion engine of the structure in which a piston body which is composed of a crown having a groove for fitting a piston ring into an outer circumference surface and a skirt in connection with the bottom of the crown is provided with an annular cavity for flowing cooling liquid on an inside of the groove, the method comprising the steps of: forming the crown and the skirt individually; forming an annular groove for the annular cavity in the inner bottom of the crown and an annular rib in connection with the open edge of the annular groove before the crown and the skirt are joined together; bending the rib toward the opening of the annular groove by application of pressure to close the opening of the annular groove to thereby form the annular cavity; and joining the crown and the skirt together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicants: RIKEN FORGE CO., LTD., ART METAL MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Atsushi KONDOH, Osamu TANAKA, Shoji KANAI, Takaaki KOMATSU
  • Publication number: 20090071002
    Abstract: Methods for repairing the gas turbine engine components are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: determining the presence of a previous repair to a component; determining a characteristic of the previous repair using X-ray fluorescence analysis; and repairing the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Lutz, Aaron T. Frost
  • Publication number: 20090071003
    Abstract: An exemplary method for limiting movement of an outer race of a bearing cartridge includes positioning the bearing cartridge in a substantially cylindrical bore having a longitudinal axis, an inner diameter exceeding an outer diameter of the outer race, a proximate end and a distal end; limiting axial movement of the outer race at the distal end of the cylindrical bore with a counterbore substantially coaxial to the cylindrical bore and having an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the outer race; limiting axial movement of the outer race at the proximate end of the cylindrical bore with a plate positioned substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis; and limiting rotation of the outer race with a pin positioned in a pin opening accessible via a lubricant drain. Various exemplary bearing cartridges, housings, assemblies, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL TURBO TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventor: Peter Mavrosakis
  • Publication number: 20090071004
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fluid ejecting head includes providing a channel unit including a vibrating plate and having nozzle opening through which fluid is ejected and pressure chamber that communicate with the nozzle opening. A piezoelectric unit includes a piezoelectric element that vibrates the vibrating plate of the channel unit. A securing plate secures the piezoelectric element. A head case having a housing chamber is used to house the piezoelectric unit, such that the piezoelectric element is pressed against the vibrating plate. The piezoelectric unit is pushed in a housing direction such that a portion of the piezoelectric unit is pressed against a sidewall of the housing chamber. The piezoelectric element and the vibrating plate, and the securing plate and the head case, respectively, are secured to each other by bonding them together while the piezoelectric unit is being pressed against the vibrating plate and the sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hitoshi SUZAWA, Toshikazu NIKI, Takateru YAMASHITA
  • Publication number: 20090071005
    Abstract: A fuel injector for an internal-combustion engine comprises an injector body and an injection-control valve, which in turn comprises: an open/close element; an elastic thrust element for pushing the open/close element; and a solenoid actuator, which can be actuated for exerting an action countering the thrust exerted by the elastic element. The solenoid actuator is formed by a monolithic assembly obtained in a mould, in which there is injected, on a core and a coil coupled to one another, a plastic material, which defines, once it has solidified, a body for insulation of the core from the injector body and which forms, once it has solidified, a monolithic assembly with the core and the coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: C.R.F. SOCIETA CONSTORTILE PER AZIONI
    Inventors: Mario Ricco, Sisto Luigi De Matthaeis, Adriano Gorgoglione, Sergio Stucchi
  • Publication number: 20090071006
    Abstract: A safety razor blade unit is provided. The safety razor blade unit includes at least one elongate blade and a shaving aid member. The shaving aid member extends longitudinally of the blade(s) and has a skin contacting surface exposed for contact with a skin of a user during shaving. The shaving aid member includes a multiplicity of pockets. Each of the pockets open at the skin contacting surface and are defined by side wall portions depending inward from the skin contacting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Hal Bruno