Abstract: A flow-through sensing apparatus includes a flow-head and a sensor that are configured to be selectively coupled through use of a quick-disconnect mechanical coupling. When the sensor is coupled with the flow-head, the sensor cooperates with the flow-head to at least partially define a sensing chamber. The sensor is configured to determine a process parameter, such as refractive index, regarding a substance in the sensing chamber.

Abstract: A flow-through sensing apparatus includes a flow-head and a sensor that are configured to be selectively coupled through use of a quick-disconnect mechanical coupling. When the sensor is coupled with the flow-head, the sensor cooperates with the flow-head to at least partially define a sensing chamber. The sensor is configured to determine a process parameter, such as refractive index, regarding a substance in the sensing chamber.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor component includes applying an encapsulant (211) to a wafer (210, 430), degassing the encapsulant (211), and separating the wafer (210, 430) into a plurality of semiconductor components. Manufactured in this manner, the encapsulant (211) of the semiconductor component is substantially devoid of air bubbles and voids.

Abstract: A contact lens holding unit constituted by: a container; a cap detachably mounted on the container; a lens holder mounted on the container and extending into the container, the lens holder including at least one lens basket for receiving a contact lens therein for holding the contact lens with the surfaces thereof exposed to the space around the holder, the lens basket being invertible from a concave position in which it holds a lens with the convex side against the lens basket to a convex position in which it pushes the lens out of the basket. The unit can be converted to a lens disinfection unit by the addition of a catalyst block positioned in the container, preferably on the lens holder, whereby when a disinfection solution which is decomposed is placed in the container for disinfecting a lens held in the lens holder, the catalyst block begins decomposition of the solution.

Abstract: A contact lens disinfection unit constituted by a container, a cap detachably mounted on the container, and a lens and catalyst block holder mounted on and depending from the cap and extending into the container when the cap is mounted on the container. The holder engages a pair of contact lens for holding the contact lenses with the surfaces thereof exposed to the space around the holder, and has structure for holding catalyst block on the holder in a position for circulation of a disinfectant solution, from the space around the holder over the catalyst block. The catalyst block can be detachably held so that it can be replaced when the catalyst is depleted.

Abstract: A rectifier (60) is formedf by soldering a diode chip (66) in a cavity (64) in a metal base (62) having a metal sidewall (69), soldering the head (72) of an axial lead (70) to the chip (66), and filling the cavity (64) with an encapsulation (88). An outward leaning partition (80) is provided in the cavity (64) around and at about the same elevation as the chip (66). The encapsulation (88) covers the lead head (72) and the partition (80), and fills the space between the partition (80) and the base sidewall (69). This locks all the parts together, giving improved reliability and lead stiffnes at low cost.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a container having side walls and end walls forming a body having a generally rectangular cross-section. Means for restraining lateral and rotational movement of the container relative to an adjacent container while allowing relatively unhindered movement perpendicular to the side walls is also included. The lateral and rotational movement is restrained in a plane parallel to the side walls. The means include a projection connected to at least one of the side walls and extending outwardly therefrom to engage the adjacent container.Also part of this invention is an assembly of containers which includes a plurality of the above described containers arranged side by side with the end walls generally coplanar and the side walls generally parallel. Means for restraining movement perpendicular to the side walls of the plurality of containers is also included. Each of the containers may house a plurality of battery electrodes.

Abstract: A buffer member, for locating adjacent the open end of a sleeve of a spool and sleeve valve. The buffer member comprises a generally cylindrical member formed of a resilient material and having one or more protrusions protruding inwardly of the central aperture. Preferably there are two protrusions arranged diametrically opposed. The buffer and surface may be formed with a projecting generally cruciform portion.

Abstract: A valve housing member and a valve including a number of juxtaposed housing members containing a ported sleeve with a reciprocally mounted valve member therein. Each housing member comprises a generally cup-shaped portion which is centrally apertured to accommodate a valve sleeve with a clearance therebetween. A number of relatively flexible leg members are spaced about and extend axially from the aperture within the cup-shaped portion. A mounting ring is carried on the free ends of the leg members and arranged to surround and support the valve sleeve.