Abstract: Plug and socket connectors, which are connected to each other along a first direction, constitute a high speed transmission connector, as for a notebook computer, for example. The connectors interconnect a printed circuit board (PCB) and a flexible printed circuit (FPC). The FPC fitting portion is a socket at the end of an insulator which is to be connected to the FPC. The PCB fitting portion comprises a plug connector which is to be connected to the socket connector and to a PCB connecting portion. The plug connector fitting portion has first and second socket contacts which come into contact with the plug side signal contact and the plug side ground contact, respectively, and enclose the socket connector fitting portion along a direction perpendicular to the first direction opposing each other along a direction perpendicular on the first direction.

Abstract: In a connector having a plurality of conductive contacts assembled to an insulator, each of the contacts has unique structure for electrically connecting a first and a second board to each other. The first board has a primary surface and a secondary surface opposed to each other. The second board has a principal surface facing the secondary surface with a space left therebetween. In the unique structure, a base portion is placed in the space and held by the insulator. A first elastic portion extends from the base portion to face a primary surface. A first contact portion is protruded from the first elastic portion to come in contact with one of electrode patterns arranged on the primary surface. A second elastic portion extends from the base portion. A second contact portion is protruded from the second elastic portion to come in contact with one of electrode patterns arranged on the principal surface.

Abstract: A junction device (1) for hoses (2) comprises an insert (3) having a portion (3a) inserted internally to an end of a hose (2) and a bushing (9) inserted externally to said end of the hose and locked to maintain the end of the hose securely inserted between the portion (3a) of said insert and the bushing. The insert comprises an annular groove (6) interposed between the portion (3a) inserted internally to the end of the hose and a portion (3b) external to said hose, whilst the bushing (9) comprises a concave annular area (10) which, when the junction device is assembled, is positioned internally to said annular groove of the insert. The insert further comprises an annular rib (7) to provide an area of interference with the concave annular area (10) of the bushing.

Abstract: A pulse generator 1 creates a pulse in synchronization with a driving pulse 26. A charging circuit 2 charges EL elements 20 only for a period which is determined by an output from the pulse generator 1. The charging time is determined by resistance of a switching element 3 in its on condition and a junction capacity of the EL elements 20.

Abstract: A gasket especially adapted for use as a speaker ring is provided. The gasket is formed of a plurality of segments, each having first and second ends defining first and second complementary mating surfaces respectively. The complimentary mating surfaces allow the segments to be placed end to end with the first mating surface of a segment abutting the second mating surface of an adjacent segment. All of the segments arranged together in this manner form closed gasketed ring. The first mating surface of each segment is made up of first and second relatively flat shoulders adjacent the inner and outer sides of each segment respectively, and a triangular projection extending between the first and second shoulders. Similarly, the second mating surface of each segment is made up of third and fourth relatively flat shoulders adjacent the inner and outer sides of each segment, and a triangular recess or notch extending between the third and fourth shoulders.

Abstract: A PDP (Plasma Display Panel) with high luminance and long service life is disclosed. Two substrates are positioned face to face and located at the scanning side and data side, respectively. A reflection layer for reflecting vacuum ultraviolet rays is formed on the surface of one substrate facing the other substrate located on the data side. The reflection layer has a laminate structure made up of alternating layers of two substances each having a particular refractive index. The reflection layer reflects ultraviolet rays reached the substrate on the scanning side toward the other substrate. As a result, the amount of ultraviolet rays to be incident to a phosphor and therefore the luminance of the PDP increases.

Abstract: A nonwoven, metal fabric is formed by providing a mass of loose fibers with sufficient lubricating oil for them to be carded without disintegration of the fiber web. The fiber web is then lapped and needled to form a metal fabric of superior strength, density, and thermal insulation properties.

Abstract: A toy figure having multiple articulating limbs connected to the torso by pivot joints that are molded in a vertical injection molding step that forms and pivotally interconnects, in situ, one member of the pivot joint to a second, pre-formed member of the pivot joint.

Abstract: A chair comprises a seat; a support for the seat; and, a plurality of biasing members mounted between the support and the seat, the biasing members, in combination, have a compressive strength sufficiently high to essentially resist static movement of a person while seated in the chair and sufficiently low to cushion dynamic loads applied to the seat when a person sits down quickly in the chair. Alternately the chair comprises a plurality of connecting members extending between the seat and the support, each connecting member having at least one first detent member to lockingly connecting the seat to the support.

Abstract: A sanitary animal waste material removal system has a scooper with a pair of arms pivotably connected at a pivot. Each of the arms has a scooped jaw extending perpendicularly from it and a handle portion. The arms are biased in a closed position by a biasing mechanism such as a spring located at the pivot point. A disposable bag having a pair of loops is fit over the jaws. One loop is slid over each jaw. The bag has a pouch with pleated ends, an opening, two sides, and a bottom. In use, the pet owner first slides a retainer bag over the scooped jaws. The flattened main body of the bag fits between the jaws and, thus, the jaws must be opened slightly as the loops are slid onto each jaw. Then, in order to pick up a deposit of feces from the ground, the owner opens the jaws by squeezing the handle portions of the arms together causing a pivoting of the arms about the pivot point and an opening of the jaws. As the jaws open, the resealable sealing mechanism opens. For example, in a device equipped with Velcro.