Abstract: A decoupling capacitor and method of manufacture thereof are presented wherein the decoupling capacitor is formed from a lead frame which contains the four leads of the capacitor (two of which are electrically inactive) on a single plane. The use of a lead frame automatically provides the dimensional tolerances necessary for encapsulation molding of the decoupling capacitor. The decoupling capacitor is a hermetically sealed capacitive unit consisting of a single layer ceramic capacitor, active leads bonded to the capacitor and dummy pins for auto-insertion into printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Liquid level indicating floats which may be used, for example, to measure the level of gasoline in a fuel tank or to monitor the flow of fuel through a carburetor. In one embodiment, the float comprises a generally cylindrical body portion which terminates in an outwardly protruding cylindrical ledge having an upper surface and a lower surface, the ledge having a predetermined thickness. A supporting arm is provided which includes a loop which engages the lower surface and an elongated end portion extending from the loop which engages the upper surface of the ledge to secure the supporting arm of the float. In another embodiment of the invention, the float comprises a cylindrical body portion having two chordal grooves cut therein to allow for insertion of a loop having linear portions, the linear portions adapted to engage the chordal grooves.