Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing diroximel fumarate represented by the following structural formula (I) The method comprises reacting ethy lene carbonate with succinimide to form a hydroxyethyl succinimide intermediate; and reacting the intermediate with monomethyl fumarate to form the product compound.

Abstract: A method of copper electroplating in the manufacture of printed circuit boards. The method is used for filling through-holes and blind micro-vias with copper. The method includes the steps of: (1) preparing an electronic substrate to. receive copper electroplating thereon: (2) forming at least one of one or more through-holes and/or one or more blind micro-vias in the electronic substrate; and (3) electroplating copper in the at one or more through-holes and/or one or more blind micro-vias by contacting the electronic substrate with an acid copper electrolyte. The acid copper electrolyte is used to plate the one or more through-holes and/or the one or more blind micro-vias using a complex waveform including pulse reverse plating. DC plating and/or synchronous pulse plating. The complex waveforms can be used for filling through-holes and blind microvias with copper without defects.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a case or package carrier for holding consumer goods, such as bottles of water, juice, or other beverages or drinks, and enables a user to easily carry and lift the case carrier. The case or package carrier comes with either an integrated handle or a standalone handle, which may be applied by the user to the carrier. Additionally, the handle of the case carrier is made of a durable collapsible plastic which allows the user to save space while storing the cases, as the user can easily stack the cases one on top of the other. The case carrier helps to reduce the strain on the user's back and body due to lifting of the cases.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating dunnage from a pallet including a base plate for placement on a floor, a shearing surface positioned at a predetermined distance above the base plate, and means for securing the shearing surface to the base plate. The shearing surface includes a bottom edge which is substantially planar with the base plate. The base plate, bottom edge of the shearing surface, and the means for securing define an opening for passing a pallet therethrough. In a second aspect, a method is provided for separating dunnage from a pallet which includes providing the apparatus, and forcing the pallet through the opening, whereby the shearing surface separates the dunnage from the pallet when the pallet passes through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for separating dunnage from a pallet which generally comprises a base plate for placement on a floor, a shearing surface positioned at a predetermined distance above the base plate, and means for securing the shearing surface to the base plate. The shearing surface includes a bottom edge which is substantially planar with the base plate. The base plate, bottom edge of the shearing surface, and the means for securing define an opening for passing a pallet therethrough. In a second aspect, the present invention includes a method for separating dunnage from a pallet which generally comprises providing the apparatus, and forcing the pallet through the opening, whereby the shearing surface separates the dunnage from the pallet when the pallet passes through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved compressible flexographic printing plate that uses a compressible layer comprising a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin and microspheres. The process of the invention produces a chemically fused printing plate that eliminates the need for an adhesive to secure the compressible layer to the back of the printing plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved compressible flexographic printing plate that uses a compressible layer comprising a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin and microspheres. The process of the invention produces a chemically fused printing plate that eliminates the need for an adhesive to secure the compressible layer to the back of the printing plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved compressible flexographic printing plate that uses a compressible layer comprising a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin and microspheres. The process of the invention produces a chemically fused printing plate that eliminates the need for an adhesive to secure the compressible layer to the back of the printing plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved compressible flexographic printing plate that uses a compressible layer comprising a polyurethane (meth)acrylate resin and microspheres. The process of the invention produces a chemically fused printing plate that eliminates the need for an adhesive to secure the compressible layer to the back of the printing plate.

Abstract: A dual ammunition transfer mechanism includes a pair of ammunition round feed conveyors for selectively conveying the same size but different types of rounds toward a pivotal round selector finger. One conveyor is stopped while the other conveyor is driven causing the rounds therein to move past a round deflector finger which guides the rounds between driven star wheels and a Z-shaped feeder. A round kicker drives rounds one at a time into a slot in a disc rotating at high speeds and having camming surfaces therein which cooperates with a round lifting finger which momentarily enters the slot and stops the round while the disc continues to rotate while camming the round out of the slot at a rate of up the 400 rounds per minute.

Abstract: A football place kicking apparatus having a rotatable hopper for releasably retaining a plurality of footballs with a motor for rotating the hopper for presenting a football to a mechanism for grasping a football from the football supporting hopper, one at a time, and removing the football from the hopper and displacing it along a directed path of travel to a lowered position adjacent to the apparatus for place kicking the football while it is held by the grasping mechanism. After the football is kicked, a new cycle is begun by returning the grasping mechanism to its original position for grasping another football from the hopper. The new cycle is completed when the grasped football is moved to the place kicking position and kicked. An electrical circuit is energized by a foot-actuated switch to operate the hopper motor and to operate the football grasping mechanism.

Abstract: A printed circuit board carrying a keyboard switch is mounted perpendicularly to a switch panel. An actuator having a push button portion extending through an aperture in the panel is pivotally mounted for movement about an axis parallel to both the panel and the circuit board. An operator portion of the actuator extends into contact with the switch so that a force on the push button generally parallel to the circuit board effects switch operation in a direction perpendicular to the circuit board.

Abstract: An identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein the bands may be in severable sheet form and wherein once severed the band is of sufficient length for encircling, captive relationship about an object or person to be identified. A multitude of varous means of securing the first and second ends together is available. Additionally, the availability of a choice of identification means, some of self-imprinting character, provides an identification device which is highly versatile having a plurality of end uses.

Abstract: A combination turn signal switch and dimmer switch assembly for automotive vehicles comprises a two part lever comprising an actuator and a handle. The actuator is pivoted to a switch housing for rocking movement about an axis on either side of a neutral position for selective turn signal switch actuation. The handle is pivoted to the actuator about an axis transverse to the actuator pivot axis and is movable between a neutral position and a dimmer switch actuation position. The handle has a V-shaped ramp surface engaged by a leaf spring which serves to press the handle toward its neutral position as well as to cam the actuator toward its neutral position. The turn signal switches are keyboard switches mounted on a printed circuit board secured to the housing. The switches are spaced below the path of the actuator and are actuated by forces perpendicular to the actuator path. Spring elements or flexible levers secured to the circuit board and contacting the switches extend into the actuator path.

Abstract: A combination turn signal switch and dimmer switch assembly for automotive vehicles comprises a two part lever comprising an actuator and a handle. The actuator is pivoted to a switch housing for rocking movement about an axis on either side of a neutral position for selective turn signal switch actuation. The handle is pivoted to the actuator about an axis transverse to the actuator pivot axis and is movable between a neutral position and a dimmer switch actuation position. The handle has a V-shaped ramp surface engaged by a leaf spring which serves to press the handle toward its neutral position as well as to cam the actuator toward its neutral position. The turn signal switches are keyboard switches mounted on a printed circuit board secured to the housing. The switches are spaced below the path of the actuator and are actuated by forces perpendicular to the actuator path. Spring elements or flexible levers secured to the circuit board and contacting the switches extend into the actuator path.

Abstract: An identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein the bands may be in severable sheet form and wherein once severed the band is of sufficient length for encircling, captive relationship about an object or person to be identified. A multitude of various means of securing the first and second ends together is available. Additionally, the availability of a choice of identification means, some of self-imprinting character, provides an identification device which is highly versatile having a plurality of end uses.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant, identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein one of the ends has at least two apertures and the other end has corresponding rows of apertures wherein by placing the device in encircling configuration, so as to obtain alignment and coincidence of selected apertures, the two ends may be securely fastened together by a variety of fastening means. Additionally, the availability of a choice of identification means and fastening means provides an identification device of high, tamper-resistant character especially useful in high security risk applications. Other selective combinations of identification means and fastening means also provides an identification device which is highly versatile having a plurality of applications of end uses.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant, identification device employing a myriad of modes of identifying indicia placement, wherein the device comprises a flexible band having opposed first and second ends wherein one of the ends has at least two apertures and the other end has corresponding rows of apertures wherein by placing the device in encircling configuration, so as to obtain alignment and coincidence of selected apertures, the two ends may be securely fastened together by a variety of fastening means. Additionally, the availability of a choice of identification means and fastening means provides an identification device of high, temper-resistant character especially useful in high security risk applications. Other selective combinations of identification means and fastening means also provides an identification device which is highly versatile having a plurality of applications of end uses.