Abstract: The present invention eliminates the indexing time of an SOC tester, or at least reduces it to the time delay for an electronic switch to toggle or a mechanical shift to occur between two banks of DUTs to be tested on a DUT load board mounted on a test head.

Abstract: In a method for assigning test numbers, current testflow context information is maintained during the execution of a testflow. If one or more test number factors have been specified for one or more levels of the current testflow context, the test number factors are used to determine a base number for a current test number range. Otherwise, the base number is set to a default base number. Upon execution of a subtest in the testflow, a result of the subtest is assigned a next test number in the current test number range. The following items are then associated in a test number database: 1) an identifier of the subtest, 2) the current testflow context information, 3) the test number, and 4) the base number. When stored in the database, the base number serves as a specification number for its corresponding test number. Also disclosed are other methods and apparatus that use contextual test number factors to assign test numbers.

Abstract: A busing cart having a wheeled frame for carrying a reservoir and a trash receptacle. A strainer is positioned over an opening in the reservoir, and optionally, a chute is positioned over an opening in the trash receptacle. The strainer and chute have adjacent walls which form an acute angle with respect to horizontal so as to 1) provide the chute with a larger opening for receiving dishes to be cleared, and 2) provide the strainer with a larger straining surface. The busing cart also has a variety of platforms for supporting dishwasher racks (for flatware, glasses, etc.) and stacked plates.

Abstract: A shock-displacing inflatable bag for use in balance games, recreation or exercise comprises a bag constructed of material that does not stretch or otherwise absorb shock. The bag is formed from a single sheet of material which is first joined at a set of opposite edges using a lap seam. The lap seam allows the bag to roll from side to side without restriction. The two open ends of the bag are then joined using sandwich seams. A valve is then mounted over a hole in the bag for purposes of inflation and deflation. Radio frequency heat sealing provides a method for creating strong, permanent seams which can withstand forces imparted to the bag. Denser vinyl coated, woven fabrics provide the best resistance to shock and stretch.

Abstract: The hair accessory device comprises a flexible member encased in non-celluler vinyl plastisol which is slightly soft and clingy. The flexible member comprises a wire wherein its relatively sharp ends are buried so as to create a resulting flexible member with blunt ends. In this manner, the flexible member does not poke through its vinyl plastisol casing. A method for making the hair accessory device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A protector for the heel and back portions of a shoe, to be worn while driving or for decorative purposes, which is formed by material having a high coefficient of friction and the capability of producing an elastic force is disclosed herein. The lower portion of the material is formed into a funnel-shaped tube which grips to the shoe heel, while the middle portion of the material protects the shoe heel and back. The upper portion consists of a relatively wide flap which is used to stretch the protector before the flap is folded down over the back edge of the shoe and pressed against the rear inner wall of the shoe. The protector is thereby secured to the shoe by surface traction. A nylon layer bonded to the non-gripping surface of the protector increases its durability. A method for installing such a protector is also disclosed.