Abstract: A sputter apparatus (10) includes a chamber (13a) housing a target (11), a work piece support (12) and a process area (14) between the target and the support. The apparatus further includes an inlet (24) for process gas and a pumping outlet (27) from the process area. The inlet substantially surrounds the support and the apparatus includes a pumping outlet separate from the inlet. The inlet is shielded from the process area.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for depositing a layer of material on to a workpiece. The apparatus includes chamber 11, a sputter target 12, a wafer support 13, wafer transport aperture 14 and a wafer transport mechanism 15. The last delivers the wafers along a transport path 16. An annular shield 19 is disposed between the support 13 and the target 12 and lies in the wafer transport path 16. Pins 30 are provided to lift the annular shield out of the transport path 16.

Abstract: A system for permitting a voter to make an educated choice among candidates that includes a single database that is partitioned into a first section, a second section, a third section, a fourth section, a fifth section, and a sixth section. The first section includes how laws are made. The second section includes bulletins and reports related to making the educated choice. The third section includes resumes of the candidates. The fourth section includes past and present performance of the candidates. The fifth section includes bills introduced by the candidates. The sixth section includes tracks of the bills introduced by the candidates. The system further includes first, second, and third apparatuses for allowing presentation, selection, and viewing of sections by the voter, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for graphically presenting information representative of the operation of a communication system to a user monitoring the performance of the system. The method comprises the steps of simultaneously displaying information representative of the operation of the system at a plurality of test points to the user. For each of the test points, information representative of the operation of the system at a plurality of different bandwidths is simultaneously presented to the user during the displaying step. For each bandwidth associated with a given test point, a graphical image representative of the operation of the system at the given test point is presented to the user simultaneously during the displaying step.

Abstract: A Collapsible Rotary Blister Sealer with Rolling Heater Coating is disclosed. The disclosed blister sealer comprises a lightweight, tubular frame, detachable legs and a lightweight, modular turntable. Further disclosed is a sealer that is mountable on a table-top or other horizontal surface. Said disclosed turntable is height-adjustable; easily removable, and further includes an indexing means for stopping said turntable at predetermined angular positions. The disclosed press of the present blister sealer may be height- and pressure-adjustable, and said frame may further include a strut to further strengthen said frame when greater pressures are desired from said press. It is further disclosed that said sealer include a unique heater plate assembly that permits easy access to the heating coils and further may include a protective sheath to prevent damage to said heater plate assembly.

Abstract: A Collapsible Rotary Blister Sealer with Improved Heating Plate Assembly is disclosed. The disclosed blister sealer comprises a lightweight, tubular frame, detachable legs and a lightweight, modular turntable. Further disclosed is a sealer that is mountable on a table-top or other horizontal surface. Said disclosed turntable is height-adjustable; easily removable, and further includes an indexing means for stopping said turntable at predetermined angular positions. The disclosed press of the present blister sealer may be height- and pressure-adjustable, and said frame may further include a strut to further strengthen said frame when greater pressures are desired from said press. It is further disclosed that said sealer include a unique heater plate assembly that permits easy access to the heating coils and further may include a protective sheath to prevent damage to said heater plate assembly.

Abstract: A Platen, generally indicated at (10), comprises a ceramic body (11) and a workpiece support surface (12) and a base (13). Embodied within the body (11) are an electrostatic chuck electrode (40), an RF electrode (15), a heater (16), a ground plane electrode (17), an embedded thermocouple (18), and a stainless steel support (19). This combination provides a platen which can be RF driven, but has a screen to prevent unwanted plasma beneath the platen. The chuck can also be utilized as an electrostatic chuck.

Abstract: A device for guiding farm equipment is disclosed. This device includes two trench forming chisel type devices attached to the planter or the initial implement used to set up the rows in a row type crop. These trenches are formed generally spaced to match the front wheels of the tractor on its next trip down the field. The tractor is subsequently supplied with a front mounted framework fastened to the front axle of the tractor. This framework supports two trench following lenticular discs capable of supporting a substantial amount of the tractors front weight. These discs may further be formed with a central rib. These trenches may be used in subsequent operations with implements of a smaller size by making the framework adjustable so as to allow the trench following discs to be placed at different widths as well as supplying structure for raising and lowering each guide independently.

Abstract: A single segment catheter has a gradually changing flexibility from a distal to a proximal end of the catheter. According to one embodiment the catheter includes a plurality of strands within the catheter tube wall which change in diameter between the distal and proximal ends to achieve a catheter having a more flexible distal end and a continuously changing flexibility along the catheter length with no joints or distinct changes in flexibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for storing a quantity of cereal and milk, the container including an upper section, a lower section, a partition separating the upper and lower sections, and a spoon. The upper section has a vent hole therein. The lower section defines a second cavity dimensioned to contain a quantity of cereal therein. The lower section has two channels formed therein, the channels having a wide end and a narrow end. The partition is secured to the upper section forming a milk cavity for holding a quantity of milk therein. The partition is provided with a pair of ports therethrough which are adapted to permit the flow of milk out from the milk cavity. The partition is equipped with a pair of post members formed thereon. The post members have bulb shaped post heads at one end which are adapted to be received in the wide end of the channels in the lower section to releasably secure the two sections together.

Abstract: A disk drive including a disk clamp for clamping one or more disks within the disk drive. The clamp is comprised of a dual member construction which provides a substantially uniform contact pressure at the circular line of contact between the clamp and the disk. The clamp includes an inner ring surrounding and fixedly attached to the hub of the disk drive. The inner ring preferably does not contact the disk. An outer ring is provided having a first portion underneath the inner ring and a second portion provided axially outward from the inner ring. The second portion of the outer ring contacts the disk in a substantially circular line of contact. The inner ring further includes a plurality of threaded holes, through which a plurality of set screws are provided. The screws, when sufficiently threaded through the holes, exert a pressure on the outer ring, which pressure is uniformly transmitted to the disks to secure the disks within the drive.

Abstract: A wood head golf club is described in which the usual hosel is eliminated and provision is made for anchoring the graphite or other shaft within the club head within a rigid sleeve positioned therein, thus eliminating the objectional degree of rigidity imparted by the use of a hosel which extends beyond the clubhead. As a result a greater degree of flex and torque is obtainable from the shaft. The sleeve is preferably formed with an outwardly tapering shoulder which provides a space for cushioning material between shaft and shoulder.

Abstract: A curing unit and method for curing ink and the like on a substrate wherein the curing unit comprises a dual-chambered cover assembly in which is disposed a reflector assembly containing a curing lamp, and means for exhausting air from the chambers of the cover. The reflector assembly includes primary and secondary reflectors that reflect substantially all the radiation emitted along the upper portion of the lamp downward onto the substrate. The lamp is supported within the reflector assembly on upwardly opening supports that do not restrict the expansion or contraction of the lamp, and may be adjusted to adjust the focus of the lamp. The cover assembly includes inner and outer covers that create an outer cooling chamber therebetween, and an inner cooling chamber between the inner cooling chamber and the reflector assembly. The ends of the cover assembly form ducts which communicate with the means for exhausting air from the chambers of the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to the incorporation of swingweights within the club heads of metalwood golf clubs of the type in which the head is formed of a metal shell which encloses a rigid cellular core, wherein a weight in the form of an elongated cylinder is inserted into an opening formed in alignment with the shaft and hosel depending from the base of the hosel into said opening and is affixed at its upper end to a hollow club shaft.

Abstract: A liquid proof seam construction is provided. A double needle flat-felled seam is constructed having a melt adhesive polymer film disposed within the seam. The seam is then passed through a hot air/pressure device which melts the film and compresses the seam. This forms a liquid, e.g. waterproof, bond between adjacent layers of material and also fills up any area around the stitching formed by needle holes.

Abstract: A vise assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a work device of the type having a working table and a base for supporting the table in an elevated, working position. The vise assembly comprises a pair of jaws selectively movable towards and away from each other along a guide bar to effect clamping about a workpiece. The jaws are attached adjustably to the work device so that the jaws can be repositioned to accommodate various workpiece configurations and hold workpieces in a desired orientation. Additional support is provided for workpieces by an adjustable work bar that is preferably pivotally attached to the work device. The work bar can be moved upwardly to supplement the support for the workpiece provided by the jaws and working table.

Abstract: A distributor for a spark ignition internal combustion engine is driven via a drive spindle 3 which is held via a resilient bush 4 in a drilling in the end of a camshaft 1 of the engine which operates the usual valve gear. Advance and retard are performed electronically. The resilient bush protects the drive spindle 3 and rotor from vibrations of the camshaft.

Abstract: A continuous-tone image, which can be in full color, is scanned to produce color-separation images in halftone dots. Edges of features in the scanned image are sensed, and the positions and shapes of the halftone dots that define corresponding edges in the halftone reproductions are adjusted so that they conform better to the feature edges. This reduces or eliminates the apparent serrations or roughness of feature edges in the halftone reproductions otherwise caused by misalignment of the halftone dots with the feature edges and improves image definition.

Abstract: For extracting a test sample of fluid from a cable or the like, the present invention provides a combination drill and plug that has cutting means at one end thereof and tapered thread forming or cutting means proximate the other end thereof. When the combination drill and plug is driven forwardly by the apparatus and utilizing the method comprising the present invention, the cutting means thereof removes a mass of material in the form of chips and/or a disk and retains the mass of material so that it does not contaminate the fluid in the cable. After a suitable quantity of fluid is removed from the cable, the combination drill and plug is further advanced so that the thread forming or cutting portion thereof engages the hole formed by the drill portion and forms or cuts threads therein so as to seal the cable and permit its further usage without additional leakage of fluid.