Abstract: A novel apparatus for compressing viscous material through openings in a stencil is disclosed. The novel apparatus has a compression head cap which provides a contained environment to direct and to aid the flow of pressurized viscous material through the openings in the stencil. The apparatus further includes a selectively expandable diaphragm which selectively and expandably allows the viscous material to be dispensed into the compression head cap.

Abstract: An electronic circuit assembly having anti-tombstoning solder joints, including: a substrate 10 having at least one mounting pad 20 thereon; an SMD 30 having at least one termination 40; and at least one solder joint 50 connecting each termination 40 to its respective mounting pad 20. Each solder joint 50 is convex in shape, having a continuous and substantially circular arcuate outer profile 60 and covering substantially all of the mounting pad 20 and substantially all of a top portion 42 of each termination 40. Each mounting pad 20 has a predetermined length lp and each solder joint has a predetermined volume of solder selected such that a positive net anti-tombstoning moment is exerted upon the SMD 30 when at least one solder joint 50 is in a molten state.

Abstract: A shaft assembly and method of manufacture are provided. A molded member is attached to the shaft. An axially extending groove is provided in the shaft, the groove having a bottom and a pair of radially projecting sides. A member is molded onto the shaft. A portion of the member flows into the groove and engages the groove sides, thereby fixing the member to the shaft.

Abstract: A novel apparatus for compressing viscous material through openings in a stencil is disclosed. The novel apparatus has a compression head cap which provides a contained environment to direct and to aid the flow of pressurized viscous material through the openings in the stencil.

Abstract: A remote lighting apparatus 10 having a light “collector” or reflector 12 which collects light rays or waves 14 that are generated by a light generating source 16. Apparatus 10 includes an optical conductor, conduit and/or guide 18 which operatively and selectively receives, communicates, and emits the “collected” light rays 14, a movable assembly 20 which is operatively connected to guide 18, and a pair of lenses or lens elements 22, 24. Apparatus 10 provides separate and/or multiple lighting functions or patterns by use of a single source 16 and a single optical guide 18.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 for providing tension in a cable 12. Apparatus 10 includes a generally cylindrical housing 14, movable member 16 which is slidably disposed within housing 14 and a member 18 which is slidably disposed within member 16 and housing 14. Assembly 10 further includes a conventional spring or compression member 20 which is conventionally and operatively coupled to members 16 and 18, and is effective to impart opposing forces upon member 16 and member 18, thereby providing tension within cable 12.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an apparatus for routing electrical signals in an engine having n cylinders and an intake manifold, one embodiment of which comprises: (1) a generally rigid housing generally conforming in shape with and being removably attachable to a top surface of the intake manifold; (2) at least n carrier members attached to the housing and extending outward therefrom, wherein each carrier member is arranged in general proximity with a respective cylinder; (3) a plurality of conductive circuit traces arranged on or within an underside or other surface of the housing and on or within each carrier member; and (4) at least one input/output connector for connection to at least one of an external signal source, an external power source, an external signal destination, and an external power destination, wherein each input/output connector is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to at least one of the circuit traces.

Abstract: A vehicle driveshaft 10 having first and second splined members 12,16 which are manufactured of aluminum, which are anodized, and which respectively include relatively long and wide respective spline portions 14, 18, thereby cooperatively forming a relatively stiff driveshaft 10.

Abstract: An alternator assembly 10 having a pair of housing members 11, 12 which cooperatively contain a stator 24, rotor 18, and bearing 29. The housing member 12 includes an integrally formed bearing sleeve member 40 which receives the bearing 29 and allows the rotor 18 to rotate within the assembly 10.

Abstract: A slip spline assembly is provided including a slip yoke with a splined bore and an open end. A plug is sealingly secured to the open end of the slip yoke. The plug has an aperture which is sealed after the yoke is plated.