Abstract: A battery charger for use on lead acid and dry cell batteries having a polarity detection mechanism, automated current routing circuitry and connected adaptive illumination. The battery charger of the present invention includes an internal battery, an external battery, a solenoid-type switching device and a control circuit. When connected and activated, input from the battery to be jump-started is routed through a control circuit so as to function in conjunction with the internal battery to activate one of a pair of solenoids so as to provide a proper pathway that ensures the configured to provide safe, spark free jump-starting, as well as convenient illumination to the user.

Abstract: A dual closure nozzle for use with a hose carrying a liquid under pressure. The dual closure nozzle is made up of an inner delivery conduit attached to an end cap and threaded within an outer sleeve having a nozzle head. The dual closure nozzle is configured to have two different stop positions and to be adjustable between these two stop positions and a variety of open positions. When a liquid is forced through the nozzle, the flow of the liquid can then be adjusted from a first stop position, where no liquid passes out of the nozzle, through a variety of open position spray patterns to a second stop position. This configuration thus provides a nozzle that can be closed by turning the outer sleeve portion of the nozzle in either of two directions, and prevents spray from wetting the person utilizing the device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of packaging ball grid arrays includes providing a substrate having a plurality of holes formed therein. Each hole is associated with a respective one of a plurality of contact pads formed on a first surface of the substrate. The method further includes disposing a plurality of balls within respective ones of the plurality of holes such that at least a portion of each ball projects outwardly from the first surface, and applying a force to each of the balls from above the first surface to couple the balls to the substrate.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method of stud bumping includes providing a bonding head having a plurality of wire passages formed therein, disposing a plurality of wires through respective ones of the plurality of wire passages, providing a substrate having a plurality of bond pads, engaging the wires with respective ones of a first set of the bond pads, and forming a first set of stud bumps outwardly from respective ones of the first set of the bond pads.

Abstract: A spotlight having pivotable locking handle, a rechargeable battery connected to a light bulb, housed in a housing, including an on/off switch and a variable switch varying the amount of current powering the light bulb thereby providing for a generally infinite adjustment of light intensity within a designated range.

Abstract: A dual closure nozzle for use with a hose carrying a liquid under pressure. The dual closure nozzle is made up of an inner delivery conduit attached to an end cap and threaded within an outer sleeve having a nozzle head. The dual closure nozzle is configured to have two different stop positions and to be adjustable between these two stop positions and a variety of open positions. When a liquid is forced through the nozzle, the flow of the liquid can then be adjusted from a first stop position, where no liquid passes out of the nozzle, through a variety of open position spray patterns to a second stop position. This configuration thus provides a nozzle that can be closed by turning the outer sleeve portion of the nozzle in either of two directions, and prevents spray from wetting the person utilizing the device.