Abstract: A paint applicator assembly includes a frame having a base. The base has a forward side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side. A light assembly is supported by the frame. The light assembly includes a printed circuit board having a forward side portion positioned proximate the forward side of the base. The light assembly further includes a plurality of light sources supported on the printed circuit board. The plurality of light sources includes a first light source and a second light source positioned on the forward side portion. The first light source is configured to direct light along a first direction, and the second light source is configured to direct light along a second direction that is different than the first direction.

Abstract: A handle adapter assembly is provided for attaching to a paint applicator. The handle adapter assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The housing includes a first connector positioned at the first end. The first connector is configured to attach to the paint applicator. The housing also includes an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end. One or more light sources is supported by the housing. A power source is supported by the housing. The power source is electrically connected to the one or more light sources. A bumper member is supported by the housing. The bumper member extends outwardly beyond the outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein include an apparatus for providing a simulated flame that includes a base housing, a flow generator contained within the base housing that is configured to generate a flow of atomized fluid, a lid positioned on top of the base housing, the lid defining a main opening through which the flow of atomized fluid is configured to be emitted, a chimney that is attached to a top surface of the lid and that, at least partially, surrounds the opening, the chimney extending upward from the top surface of the lid and being configured to focus, at least in part, the flow of atomized fluid into a channel of atomized fluid, and one or more light sources that are positioned near the opening to the lid that are configured to illuminate the channel of atomized fluid to provide the simulated flame.

Abstract: A paint edger for applying paint with a paint applicator pad that is coupled to the paint edger. The paint edger includes a frame having a base with a forward side, a rear side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, the first lateral side defines a first edge. The paint edger also includes an ejection mechanism supported by the frame. The ejection mechanism defines a second edge adjacent the second lateral side of the base. The ejection mechanism includes an actuator. The actuator is operable to move the second edge relative to the frame to uncouple the paint applicator pad from the paint edger.

Abstract: A paint applicator assembly includes a frame having a base. The base has a forward side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side. A light assembly is supported by the frame. The light assembly includes a printed circuit board having a forward side portion positioned proximate the forward side of the base. The light assembly further includes a plurality of light sources supported on the printed circuit board. The plurality of light sources includes a first light source and a second light source positioned on the forward side portion. The first light source is configured to direct light along a first direction, and the second light source is configured to direct light along a second direction that is different than the first direction.

Abstract: A handle adapter assembly is provided for attaching to a paint applicator. The handle adapter assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The housing includes a first connector positioned at the first end. The first connector is configured to attach to the paint applicator. The housing also includes an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end. One or more light sources is supported by the housing. A power source is supported by the housing. The power source is electrically connected to the one or more light sources. A bumper member is supported by the housing. The bumper member extends outwardly beyond the outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: A paint edger for applying paint with a paint applicator pad that is coupled to the paint edger. The paint edger includes a frame having a base with a forward side, a rear side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side opposite the first lateral side, the first lateral side defines a first edge. The paint edger also includes an ejection mechanism supported by the frame. The ejection mechanism defines a second edge adjacent the second lateral side of the base. The ejection mechanism includes an actuator. The actuator is operable to move the second edge relative to the frame to uncouple the paint applicator pad from the paint edger.

Abstract: A light assembly is configured to connect between a handle and a work implement. The light assembly includes a housing that defines an interior and includes an adapter with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a first axis that extends centrally through the adapter between the first and second ends. The first end defines a bore configured to couple to the handle. The second end defines an extension configured to couple to the work implement. A battery receptacle is disposed within the interior of the housing and is configured to receive a battery. An elongated flexible arm extends from the housing and includes a first end adjacent the housing and a second end opposite the first end. A light is disposed at the second end of the elongated flexible arm.

Abstract: A golf ball marker that can also be used as a paper clip away from the course. In one preferred aspect, the dual purpose marker comprises a substantially planar body defining a smooth perimeter, such as a ring, having an inner edge bounding an inner open area, and a substantially planar tab flexibly cantilevered from the inner edge into the open area. The preferred tab has a base integral with the edge and an enlarged projection integrally extending from the base, with the projection comprising a design or logo.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a dome assembly for a gas turbine engine combustor includes forming an annular dome plate including a plurality of substantially circular eyelets circumferentially spaced thereon, coupling a seal plate to the dome plate at each eyelet such that an opening defined in each seal plate is aligned substantially concentrically with respect to a respective eyelet, coupling a baffle to each seal plate such that an opening defined in each baffle is aligned substantially concentrically with respect to a respective eyelet, and coupling a swirler assembly having an integrally formed swirler and flare cone to each seal plate such that the flare cone extends at least partially through the baffle opening, and such that cooling air may be directed towards the flare cone through openings formed in the assembly.

Abstract: An inventive method in an integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing process for using data regarding repair procedures conducted on ICs at probe to determine whether any further repairs will be conducted later in the manufacturing process includes storing the data in association with a fuse ID of each of the ICs. The ID codes of the ICs are automatically read, for example, at an opens/shorts test during the manufacturing process. The data stored in association with the ID codes of the ICs is then accessed, and additional repair procedures the ICs may undergo are selected in accordance with the accessed data. Thus, for example, the accessed data may indicate that an IC is unrepairable, so the IC can proceed directly to a scrap bin without having to be queried to determine whether it is repairable, as is necessary in traditional IC manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A method facilitates assembling a gas turbine engine. The method comprises coupling a combustor including a dome assembly and a combustor liner that extends downstream from the dome assembly to a combustor casing that is positioned radially outwardly from the combustor, coupling a ring support that includes a first radial flange, a second radial flange, and a plurality of beams that extend therebetween to the combustor casing, and coupling a primer nozzle including an injection tip to the combustor such that the primer nozzle extends axially through the dome assembly such that fuel may be discharged from the primer nozzle into the combustor during engine start-up operating conditions.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a dome assembly for a gas turbine engine combustor includes forming an annular dome plate including a plurality of substantially circular eyelets circumferentially spaced thereon, coupling a seal plate to the dome plate at each eyelet such that an opening defined in each seal plate is aligned substantially concentrically with respect to a respective eyelet, coupling a baffle to each seal plate such that an opening defined in each baffle is aligned substantially concentrically with respect to a respective eyelet, and coupling a swirler assembly having an integrally formed swirler and flare cone to each seal plate such that the flare cone extends at least partially through the baffle opening, and such that cooling air may be directed towards the flare cone through openings formed in the assembly.

Abstract: An improved method for reducing timing skew for signals, for example clock signals, that propagate along a circuit board, for example, a memory module, is disclosed. At least one signal trace of a plurality of traces provided on the printed circuit board (PCB) is routed in both a horizontal and a vertical direction such that its path length is substantially the same as the path length of another of said plurality of traces.

Abstract: An ignition device assembly for a gas turbine engine combustor includes a body and a shroud. The body extends from an inlet end to an outlet end, and the shroud extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the body, and axially from a first end to a tip end. The shroud includes a tip portion and a body portion. The body portion includes a plurality of metering openings and a plurality of first outlet openings. The plurality of metering openings are for channeling cooling air to the ignition device body, and the plurality of first outlet openings are for channeling spent cooling air from the ignition device body. The tip portion includes a plurality of discharge openings extending therethrough for channeling cooling from the ignition device body. The plurality of first outlet openings are between the shroud tip portion and the plurality of shroud metering openings.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices using permanent or temporary polymer layers having apertures to expose contact pads and cover the active surfaces of the semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A method of using adhesive tape to temporarily retain a die being temporarily held in a fixture during testing and burn-in. The method of the present invention uses a die cut piece of adhesively coated tape to hold a die in a test and burn-in fixture. Upon subsequent heating of the tape beyond the normal operating range of the adhesive coating on the tape, the die is removed from the tape, the tape is removed from the test and burn-in fixture, and the remaining adhesive, if any, is removed from the test and burn-in fixture.