Abstract: A card ejection mechanism for a card connector including a guiding frame, a rear actuating arm, a spring for urging the rear actuating arm rearward, a front actuating arm, and a follower pivotably connected to the rear actuating arm. The guiding frame has an inner space, a positioning groove within the inner space, and a channel. The rear actuating arm is slidably received in the inner space between a forward and a rearward stagnation positions. The front actuating arm is slidably received in the channel and has a front end adapted to operate a card ejection plate. The follower has a projection extending into the positioning groove and is moveable together with the rear actuating arm along the positioning groove to actuate the front actuating arm in a controlled manner.

Abstract: A water flow rate control device includes a water output device connected to a water supply source for output of water through a water passage defined therein. A water flow rate control unit is mounted in the water output device and configured to close/open the water passage of the water output device and to regulate the water flow rate passing through the water passage of the water output device. A control switch is operated to drive the water flow rate control unit, causing the water flow rate control unit to close/open the water passage of the water output device. A pressure relief control unit includes a spring supported relief valve mounted in the water output device and coupled to the water flow rate control unit to automatically release a high pressure when the water flow rate control unit is driven to close the water passage of the water output device.

Abstract: An air control switch set for a switching machine, including a base frame, an air control valve fixedly mounted on the base frame to guide air from an air source to an air nozzle and thread suction device, a switch controlled to close/open the air control valve, a control bar vertically slidably coupled to the base frame and reciprocated by a pedal, a pull rod having a bottom end fixedly fastened to the base frame and a top end coupled to a motor through a link, a stop member fixedly mounted on the control bar, and a rocker arm turned about a pivot at the base frame and forced by the stop member to press on the switch in opening the air control valve upon a down stroke of the control bar before the base frame is lowered with the control bar to move the link in turning on the motor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a Schmitt-trigger circuit with less power consumption by reducing the amount of the required DC current. The Schmitt-trigger circuit disclosed in the present invention basically encompasses a comparison circuit, a first current cutting circuit, and a second current cutting circuit. The comparison circuit receives the input signal and then generates the output signal. Both the first and second current cutting circuits feed in the output signal, and then generate feedback signals to feed the comparison circuit for cutting the DC current path when the input signal rises or falls to predetermined trigger points. When there is only one of the first and second current cutting circuits is required, the higher or lower trigger point can be adjusted without necessary to vary the size-ratio of the PMOS and NMOS transistors.

Abstract: A monoclonal antibody is provided which specifically binds to human interleukin-5. Also provided are a hybridoma which produces the monoclonal antibody; complementary DNAs which encode the heavy and light chain variable regions of the monoclonal antibody and CDRs therefrom; humanized monoclonal antibodies; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the monoclonal antibody or anti-idiotypic antibodies directed against it, humanized monoclonal antibodies, binding fragments, binding compositions or single-chain binding proteins derived from the antibody and a physiologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method provides estimations of physical interconnect process parameter values in a process for manufacturing integrated circuits. The method includes fabricating test structures each providing a value of a measurable quantity corresponding to a value within a range of values of the physical interconnect process parameters. In some embodiments, the measured value is used to derive the values of the physical interconnect process parameters, either by a numerical method using a field solver, or by a closed-form solution. The values of physical interconnect process parameters involving physical dimensions are also obtained by measuring photomicrographs obtained using a scanning electron microscope from cross sections of test structures. In some embodiments, a family of test structures corresponding to a range of conductor widths and a range of spacings between conductors are measured.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a matrix on a substrate, said matrix being particularly useful in the formation of color filter elements, the process comprising the steps of:a) providing an imageable article comprising a substrate having on at least one surface thereof a black layer,b) directing energy of sufficient intensity at said black layer to transparentize black layer,c) said directing of energy being done so that black layer is removed in some areas, but is not removed in other areas so that borders of black layer surround areas from which black layer has been removed.A preferred method deposits colorant material within the open areas of the matrix by thermal transfer, e.g., laser induced thermal transfer, of colorant material to form a filter element.

Abstract: A plug connector unit includes at least two identical insulative housings each of which retains two rows of contacts in a central wall thereof, wherein a portion of the contacts are defined as ground contacts while the remaining contacts are non-ground contacts, wherein the ground contacts are longer than the non-ground contacts and located at least at distal ends of each row in the central wall of the housing. A metal shielding is used to link the insulative housings as a unit.

Abstract: A method for accommodating electronic commerce in a communication network capacity market. The method includes the steps of identifying a plurality of players in the communication network capacity market, each of which players can solicit capacity in communication network capacity market; providing a neutral third-party, the neutral third party and the plurality of players configured in a hub arrangement for communicating with each of the plurality of players in communication network capacity trades; and, realizing an open market conditionality between each of the plurality of players and the neutral third party so that the communication network capacity supplied by one or more of the players can be bought and sold among the players; and, the neutral third party can preserve anonymity of each of the plurality of players soliciting communication network capacity.

Abstract: A padding device is provided for a pair of swimming goggles. The padding device includes a connecting portion connected to a lens of the pair of the swimming goggles. An elastic annular extension extends inwardly from an inner wall of the connecting portion. A flange extends from the elastic annular extension to thereby define an annular groove between the inner wall of the connecting portion, the annular extension, and the flange. The flange provides a close contact with an eye socket of a user. A plastic protective ring is received in the annular groove for preventing the flange from being contacted with a rigid portion of the pair of swimming goggles.

Abstract: A method to erase data from a flash EEPROM while electrical charges trapped in the tunneling oxide of a flash EEPROM are eliminated to maintain proper separation of the programmed threshold voltage and the erased threshold voltage after extended programming and erasing cycles, while preventing damage due to high field stress in the tunneling oxide. The method to erase a flash EEPROM cell begins by applying a relatively high positive voltage pulse to the source of the EEPROM cell. Simultaneously a ground reference voltage is applied to the drain and to the semiconductor substrate. At the same time a relatively large negative voltage pulse is applied to the control gate. This will cause a parasitic bipolar transistor to conduct and go into a snap back condition reducing the voltage field in the tunneling oxide.

Abstract: The invention provides a glass fiber facing sheet for engineered surfaces such as cement boards which reduces the pitting associated with open mesh glass scrims. The glass fiber facing sheet comprises an open mesh glass scrim having a plurality of intersecting continuous multifilament yarns which are bonded at their crossover points to provide dimensional stability to the scrim. A melt blown polymer web is preferably joined to one face of the glass scrim and covers the mesh openings in the scrim. The opposed face of the scrim defines an exposed grid profile surface which is available for mechanical interaction between the scrim and the cementitious slurry used in cement boards. In cement boards, the glass fiber facing sheet of the present invention is preferably mechanically integrated into a surface portion of the cement core along the exposed grid profile of the scrim.

Abstract: An interposer structure permits a differential transverse displacement of contact pads on opposite sides of the interposer to reduce thermal stresses when the interposer is bonded to contact pads of a chip and a substrate with different thermal coefficients of expansion. The effective elasticity of the interposer between top and bottom contact pads of the interposer is facilitated by perforations which define flap-like regions. A flexible trace couples top contact pads to bottom contact pads through a via while permitting substantial transverse relative displacement of the top and bottom contact pads in flap-like regions.

Abstract: A method to erase data from a flash EEPROM is disclosed. Electrical charges trapped in the tunneling oxide of a flash EEPROM are eliminated to maintain proper separation of the programmed threshold voltage and the erased threshold voltage after extended programming and erasing cycles. The method to erase a flash EEPROM cell begins by erasing the flash EEPROM cell by first applying a high positive voltage pulse to the source of the EEPROM cell. Simultaneously, a ground reference potential is applied to the semiconductor substrate and the control gate. At this same time the drain is floating. Floating the source and drain and applying the ground reference potential to the semiconductor substrate then detraps the flash EEPROM cell. At the same time, a relatively large negative voltage pulse is applied to the control gate.

Abstract: The internal fan arrangement of an AHU is reconfigured by discharging directly from the scroll into a 90.degree. elbow. The bend of the elbow defines a converging section terminating in a throat which leads to a diverging section. Additionally, the ANC structure is located in the elbow with the noise sensing microphones being located at or near the fan outlet.

Abstract: An improved bearing mechanism works in conjunction with the control rod of a vertical blind system or a roller shade system to provide superior bearing and load handling capability. A conical bore has a plurality of grooves into the surface of the conical bore. A series of cylindrical rollers are supported within the grooves, and against a central rotational member having a conical surface for bearing against the rollers. A set screw is used to control the seating of the central rotational member within the conical bore, is used to make up any tolerance created through the manufacturing process, and can be used to increase the tension necessary to hold a roller shade in place.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for noninvasively measuring blood glucose levels provides an indirect, reagentless, differential, photoacoustic technique which responds to absorption in a thin surface layer. An excitation source provides electromagnetic energy which is utilized to irradiate the tissue, such as skin. The output of the radiation of the excitation source at the desired wavelength is coupled through a transmission device, such as a fiber optic bundle, which irradiates the electromagnetic energy onto the body surface. Upon irradiation, acoustic energy is generated by the absorption of the electromagnetic energy in a relatively thin layer of the sample to be measured, characterized by a heat-diffusing length. The acoustic energy is detected by the probe which includes a measuring cell, reference cell, window and differential microphone. Absorption of the light beam results in periodic heating of the tissue, at and near the tissue surface.

Abstract: A computer mouse having an improvement of Z axis device is disclosed. The computer mouse includes a roller ball. The Z axis device includes a spring member having a spiral portion, a first art portion and a second arm potion, a first positioning element for positioning the spiral portion of the spring member, a second positioning element for positioning the first arm portion of the spring member, a rotation member having a hole for allowing the second arm portion to be inserted therein, one surface of the rotation member is engaged with the roller ball, and a rotation member positioning element for sustaining the second arm portion for allowing the rotation member to be positioned on the rotation member positioning element. The objective of the present invention is to provide a simple ad low cost Z axis device.

Abstract: A process for the delacquering and detinning of a metal substrate is presented comprising the fully electrochemical removal of both an outer polymeric coating and an inner tin coating from a metal substrate. The disclosed method provides a clean metal substrate, and results in wastes which are easily disposed of with minimal cost and minimal environmental impact. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a one-stage process for removing an outer polymeric coating and an inner tin coating from a metal substrate in a single electrolyte bath through electrolytic removal of both the polymeric and tin layers from the metal substrate. An electrically conductive container having the electrolyte bath therein acts as an anode in the process, and the removed tin is plated out on the cathode. In another embodiment, the present invention comprises a two-stage process for removing an outer polymeric coating and an inner tin coating from a metal substrate.