Abstract: A light emitting device has a substrate, an LED mounted on the substrate. A first transparent layer seals the LED, and a second transparent layer is provided around the first transparent layer. Particles of fluorescent material are included in the second transparent layer. A reflector layer is formed on outside walls except an upper side.

Abstract: A socket wrench includes a socket element which is provided with a socket or engagement with a bolt or nut, and a hinge to act in combination with a handle and which forms a lever arm when tightening or loosening bolts or nuts. The handle is fitted at a first end thereof with a hinge half to act in combination with a socket element having a second hinge half. The handle is fitted at a second end thereof with a hinge and a socket element or other form of nut wrench.

Abstract: Mass-produced fuel pumps having a stable pump efficiency comprising a circumferential groove 20 is formed within a pump body 15 and the groove 20 is divided into a first region having a constant cross-sectional area L, a second region having a cross sectional area that gradually becomes smaller toward the downstream side, and a third region having a constant cross-sectional area M. A suction hole 22 is formed within the pump body 15 and is inclined toward the rotational direction of the impeller. The suction hole 22 is communicated with the groove 20 in the first region. Even if the inclination angle of the suction hole 22 varies among mass-produced fuel pumps, the cross-sectional area L of the groove 20 is constant at the location where the suction hole 22 is communicated with the groove 20. Therefore, variations in the amount of fuel sucked into the fuel pump can be reduced. Accordingly, pump efficiency of the mass-produced fuel pumps can be stabilized.

Abstract: A cord storage device for mouse includes characteristics of an cord extended from a mouse body thereof and winded and stored in large and small storage grooves formed at large and small turning wheels thereof. Using the large and small turning wheels that rotate coaxially, inner and outer cords attached in the large and small turning wheels are released or winded at different lengths. Using the structure, the defined inner and outer cords are stored into or released from an interior of a base of a mouse, and the mouse body is combined with the base into one body for easy carrying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing objects and object parts formed by an assembly comprising at least two plastic parts (10 and 5; 10? and 5?), which can move in relation to one another with at least one degree of freedom and which are provided with surfaces having at least partially complementary shapes such that, in at least one geometric configuration, they are solidly interconnected on a common surface (11; 11?) in close, clearance-free contact The inventive method comprises the following steps: 1) molding of a first part (10, 10?) by compression or injection; 2) removal of the second tool, the first part (10, 10?) remaining solidly connected to the first tool which serves as a piece of support equipment or is installed on a piece of support equipment (60); 3) compression molding of the second part using the whole (110) of the first part which is integral to the support equipment and a third tool; 4) removal of the first support tool (60) and the third tool (55) and extraction of the assembly

Abstract: A spring connector comprises a supporting member, a cylindrical plunger, and a coil spring provided in the cylindrical plunger. The supporting member has a base, a pillar extended from the base, and a shoulder and a head having a diameter larger than that of the pillar. The upper end of the head has an inclined surface. The plunger has a closed upper end, an opening formed in an annular bent portion of a lower end thereof. An annular edge of the opening is slidably engaged with the supporting member at the shoulder thereof. The coil spring is provided between the closed upper end and the inclined surface of the head so that a shoulder formed on the head at a lower annular periphery is pressed against the annular bent portion of the opening.

Abstract: A vibrating device has an axially elongated frame, and a vibrating assembly including a hollow yoke. A magnetic driving device is provided for axially vibrating the vibrating assembly. A supporting shaft is provided for axially slidably supporting the vibrating assembly in the frame.

Abstract: A apparatus and method are provided which assist the use of electronic documents in both a word processor (17) and Braille environment (16). The apparatus and methods facilitate conversion of electronic documents between various formats for subsequent use on word processor equipment (15) and Braille equipment (10) as required. The translation utilizes a temporary file (90, 91) in an intermediary format which retains formatting information relating the manner in which the document should be rendered in each environment (16,17). The transfer of electronic documents is transparent to the user in a manner that it appears only one document is being worked with.

Abstract: An illuminating device has an LED, a lighting panel provided corresponding to the LED for guiding light emitted from the LED to illuminate an LCD. An optical membrane is provided on a surface through which the light from the LED passes so as to correct chromaticity of the light.

Abstract: The invention concerns an arrangement for supplying power to an electric motor having a commutator, comprising at least two carbon brushes (12, 14), as well as flat springs (16, 18) that subject said brushes to force in the direction of the commutator and proceed from a mounting and are connected to electric terminals. In order to enable a defined transfer of force from the flat springs to the carbon brushes, while at the same time ensuring that an unambiguous fixing of the flat springs into position and a secure current supply takes place, it is proposed that the flat springs (16, 18) have a U-shape with legs (38, 40) of unequal length, that a carbon brush (12, 14) be fastened to each longer leg, and that the shorter leg be connected electrically conductive to an at least partially encapsulated conductor path or printed circuit, which is at least a section of the mounting.

Abstract: A method for making UBM (Under Bump Metallurgy) pads and bumps on a wafer is disclosed. Openings are formed in a photoresist layer for forming bumps, a positive liquid photoresist is provided into the openings of the photoresist layer for forming bumps. The positive liquid photoresist is exposed and developed to modify the openings of the photoresist layer. Thus, bumps formed in the modified openings have precise bonding areas on the UBM layer. Using the bumps as a mask, UBM pads under the bumps are formed by etching the UBM layer, so that the reflowed bumps have a uniform height.

Abstract: A photo-sensor has a light-sensitive element mounted on a substrate, the light-sensitive element is encapsulated by an encapsulation resin. A filter layer is mounted on the encapsulation resin. The filter layer has a filtering effect corresponding to spectral responsivity of the light-sensitive element.

Abstract: A sensor for a throttle control device. The throttle control device includes a throttle body. A throttle valve is disposed within an intake air channel defined within the throttle body. A speed or gear reduction mechanism is coupled between a motor and the throttle valve. A sensor detects the rotational position, i.e., the rotational angle, of the motor and has a movable section and a fixed sensing section. The movable section is attached to a rotary shaft of the motor, so that the movable section rotates as the rotary shaft rotates. The fixed sensing section is mounted to the throttle body and is disposed within the movable section. By detecting the rotation of the motor a computing section can accurately determine the degree of opening of the throttle valve. The sensor outputs the degree of opening of the throttle valve.

Abstract: A portable food storage container as heated and cooled by an automobile heater or air conditioner. The storage container includes an outer structure, an inner metal chamber and a layer of insulation between the outer structure and inner metal chamber. The container also includes a cover with a light, fan, one or more battery packs and one or more switches on the inner surface of the cover. The switches are operable from the outside of the container. A conduit such as a flexible hose connects the chamber to an air vent from the automobile's heater and air conditioning system. A valve is also provided to isolate the container from the automobile heating and cooling system. Further, a filter may be installed between the container and heater in order to filter air entering the container.

Abstract: A poison resistant combustible gas sensing element, a method for its production and a method for determining poisoning of the element. The element includes an electric heating element, an inner layer coated on the electric heating element and containing a precious metal catalyst supported on a porous oxide, the precious metal catalyst catalyzing combustion of a combustible gas to be detected by the element, and an outer layer overlaying the first layer, and containing a catalytic compound capable of trapping gases which poison the precious metal catalyst, the catalytic compound being supported on a porous oxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous process for the manufacture of acetic acid and/or methyl acetate, characterized in that, during the continuous operation of the installation for a continuous industrial process, called the initial process, for the carbonylation of methanol or a carbonylatable derivative of methanol such as dimethyl ether, methyl halides or methyl acetate, in the homogeneous liquid phase and under carbon monoxide pressure, in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a rhodium-based homogeneous catalyst and a halogenated promoter, and in the presence of a concentration of water greater than or equal to 14% in the reaction medium, the composition of said homogeneous catalyst is modified gradually by adding an iridium compound over time.