Abstract: A connector assembly (11) includes a connector element (21) for being connected to an counterpart connector (51) in a first direction and a manipulation mechanism (14) for manipulating the connection between the connector element and the counterpart connector. The manipulation mechanism includes a gear member (41) rotatably supported by the connector element and a lever member (45) engaged with the gear member in a rotating direction. The gear member has a gear section as an engaging arrangement for engaging with the counterpart connector in the first direction.

Abstract: A bulk bag or a liner for a bulk container is formed from a plurality of tubular blanks of flexible material so that each wall of the bag or liner has at least two layers of material. Desirably, many woven or plastic sheet materials suitable to make such bags or liners are available in elongate and circumferentially continuous tubular webs such that a plurality of liners or bags may be formed connected in end to end relation on an elongate web. In one form, a pair of gusseted tubular blanks are disposed between and sealed to a pair of overlying flat tubular blanks to define a liner or bag having two layers of material in each wall. In another form, a pair of tubular blanks are folded so that each tubular blank defines one flat panel and one gusseted panel and the tubular blanks are heat sealed along a pair of side edges of the liner or bag to also define a liner or bag having two layers of material in each wall.

Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.

Abstract: The invention is a surgically implantable bone and bone joint prosthesis which is designed to be directly attached during surgery and which includes ingrowth receptive zones or stationing sites for delayed ingrowth adhesion naturally over time. The ingrowth receptive zones preferably emulate cancellous bone and are at locations on the body member corresponding generally to the area where connective tissue naturally attaches in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable radio terminal comprising an off-memory 5-a in which a power-off time is stored, an on-memory 5-b in which a power-on time is stored, a difference memory 5-c in which a difference between the power-off time and the power-on is stored, a user data registration memory 4, and a portable terminal control unit 3, wherein, when a value stored in the difference memory 5-c reaches a predetermined time, the portable terminal control unit 3 waits for a password to be entered and, in response to the password entered, erases contents of the user data registration memory.

Abstract: To provide a conductive paste that exhibits a high thermal conductivity (a low thermal resistance) after adhesion and hardening and that enables an adhesive layer to be formed thin and to provide an electronic part that has an excellent radiating capability and that enables the thickness of films to be reduced. A conductive paste containing conductive particles, a hardenable resin, and a solvent has mixed therein fine spherical conductive particles such as Ag particles, the particle size is on the order of 0.05 to 1 &mgr;m, smaller than the first conductive particles. This conductive paste is used to mount an electronic part such as a semiconductor chip in producing a semiconductor package.

Abstract: A table top having a transparent cover through which inserts, such as advertisements, etc. can be viewed. The table top is configured for affixation to a base. The table top comprises a frame having sides, an underlay and a transparent cover. A cavity is formed in the base and is defined by the frame and base. The underlay and transparent cover are substantially planar and are configured to fit within the frame adjacent to each other. The insert is configured to be held between the cover and underlay such that one side of the insert is viewable through the cover.

Abstract: A syringe comprises a barrel (1) having a plunger (7) in slidable and sealing engagement therewith. In order to provide an autodestruct system, so that the syringe can be used once only, being rendered disabled after one normal use, the barrel (1) has means interrupting the cylindrical surface of its inner wall in the form of grooves (10, 11) or a projection (29), and the plunger (7) has a locking means (17, 20) which operates on engagement with a groove (10, 11) or projection (29) on withdrawal of the plunger (7) to prevent further withdrawal movement. The locking means (17, 20) is provided on the head of the plunger (7) adjacent an elastomeric sealing cap (15). The locking means may comprise a pair of flukes (17) or a cross-shaped disc (20).

Abstract: A connector having an elongated, multi-chamber, corrosion resistant, insulating, plastic housing provides for connecting a flexible power cable to equipment associated with a fixed device. One end of the housing is bolted to the fixed device. The opposite end and a central location of the housing have entrances for receiving bushings that may have a flexible power cable connected thereto. A floating adapter bushing is located between the busing and a recess in order to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction which may occur between equipment carrying the adapter and recess. The housing may include a vacuum interrupter or other suitable device. A plurality of the housings may be stacked together in order to provide for making combinations of selected parts and cables on a basis of unique requirements at a specific location.

Abstract: An automatic packaging machine for forming and filling a latching flip-top box uses a two part mandrel which are joined by a hinge. One of the two hinged parts has a roller thereon for following a cam track having a quarter turn spiral therein. As the roller follows the spiral causing one hinged part to move through a quarter turn causing the flip-top to fold over and be formed. A somewhat loose tab on the top edge of the bottom of the box is a latch tab which is caught when the flip-top folds over.

Abstract: A stacked-chip semiconductor device includes a rigid insulator board having therein a central opening and thereon a wiring pattern, and a base insulator bonded to the rigid insulator board and having a wiring pattern. Both the wiring patterns are connected together via through-holes formed in the rigid insulator board. A first semiconductor chip is mounted on the base insulator film within the opening of the rigid insulator board, whereas a second semiconductor chip is mounted on the rigid insulator board overlying the opening.

Abstract: In an electrical contact having a contacting portion to be brought into contact with and electrically connected with a terminal member, the contact comprises a metallic body having a body surface and a metallic plated layer formed on the body surface of at least the contacting portion. The metallic plated layer has hard conductive particles dispersed in the layer in order to enable to remove contamination from a surface of the terminal member when the contacting surface is brought into contact with the terminal member. The surface layer has an irregular surface due to presence of the hard conductive particles dispersed therein. When the contacting portion is brought into contact with the terminal member, the contamination is removed by irregular surface.

Abstract: In a pedal assembly for a brake-by-wire vehicle braking system, feedback reaction means (10) is provided so that feedback to the driver through the pedal (3) provides comfortable feel, similar to the pedal feel achieved in a conventional hydraulic braking system fitted to a non-EBS equipped vehicle. The feedback reaction means may comprise a two-rate spring assembly (24, 26) or a variable rate spring assembly, in combination with a damper (40).

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit of parts for quilting a border, a border pattern, and a method of making a quilted border.

Abstract: An automated sphygmomanometer which utilizes quality algorithms to stop any further analysis at various points during a blood pressure determination because of corrupted data. If the data is so corrupted that giving blood pressure numbers is inappropriate, this is recognized and the determination stopped. The quality algorithms make a decision to get more data with the hope of improving the blood pressure estimation. The request for data occurs both before and/or after a curve fitting process, if such a process is utilized. Some information is also provided to the cuff pressure control function about which pressure levels would be best for gathering the additional data. The quality algorithms are also used to make a decision as to whether it is appropriate to publish the blood pressure values obtained. Control parameters (weights) may be set within the blood pressure algorithm to help with other aspects of the NIBP algorithm and improve the quality of the final published numbers.

Abstract: An apparatus for interception solid matter from fluid flowing through a drain or pipe including a drain or pipe coupling to receive and direct fluid flow netting to intercept solid matter while permitting fluid to pass through, and a netting release that interacts with the netting and the coupling to automatically release the netting when a predetermined amount of solid matter has been intercepted.