Abstract: A security latching mechanism attached to a first device for removably securing the first device to a second device is provided, comprising an upper latching plate, a lower latching plate, and a base plate adapted to retain the upper latching plate and the lower latching in a sliding cooperative engagement with respect to each other and the base plate, and wherein each of the upper and lower latching plates further comprise a latch portion adapted to cause a sliding movement for its respective latching plate from a first position to a second position when the respective latching portions are in sliding contact with a security latching mechanism receptacle in the second device, such that the security latching mechanism can pass through the security latching mechanism receptacle when the second position has been reached by each of the upper and lower latching plate, and upon passing through the security latching mechanism receptacle, each of the upper latching plate and lower latching plate returns to the first

Abstract: A touch screen control device is described herein with integrated speakers. Each of the left and right speakers are mounted on respective side walls such that their long axis is substantially vertical, and the bulk of the speaker, which is contained within the frame of touch screen control device, faces inwardly, in a substantially horizontal direction, so that a minimal amount of depth is needed to mount touch screen control device.

Abstract: A security latching mechanism attached to a first device for removably securing the first device to a second device is provided, comprising an upper latching plate, a lower latching plate, and a base plate adapted to retain the upper latching plate and the lower latching in a sliding cooperative engagement with respect to each other and the base plate, and wherein each of the upper and lower latching plates further comprise a latch portion adapted to cause a sliding movement for its respective latching plate from a first position to a second position when the respective latching portions are in sliding contact with a security latching mechanism receptacle in the second device, such that the security latching mechanism can pass through the security latching mechanism receptacle when the second position has been reached by each of the upper and lower latching plate, and upon passing through the security latching mechanism receptacle, each of the upper latching plate and lower latching plate returns to the first

Abstract: A touch screen control device is described herein with integrated speakers. Each of the left and right speakers are mounted on respective side walls such that their long axis is substantially vertical, and the bulk of the speaker, which is contained within the frame of touch screen control device, faces inwardly, in a substantially horizontal direction, so that a minimal amount of depth is needed to mount touch screen control device.

Abstract: A fishing light stringer system having: a multiplicity of lights, each light configurable to attach to a fishing rod eyelet, an electrical distribution system connected to the multiplicity of lights, wherein the electrical distribution system has a battery pack and wires, such that the electrical distribution system forms a complete circuit with the lights, so that when the electrical distribution system is connected to the multiplicity of lights and the multiplicity of lights are attached to the fishing rod eyelets, each eyelet is illuminated.

Abstract: A fishing light stringer system having: a multiplicity of lights, each light configurable to attach to a fishing rod eyelet, an electrical distribution system connected to the multiplicity of lights, wherein the electrical distribution system has a battery pack and wires, such that the electrical distribution system forms a complete circuit with the lights, so that when the electrical distribution system is connected to the multiplicity of lights and the multiplicity of lights are attached to the fishing rod eyelets, each eyelet is illuminated.

Abstract: This device fits longitudinally over a common Spring Loaded Toilet Paper Holder and then placed inside the cardboard tube which holds the toilet tissue. The toilet tissue is then placed in the original receptacle.

Abstract: A profile-based search system for identifying potential matches for a product with one or more buyers, the system including at least one processor configured to: access a product profile representing one or more attributes of a product; access one or more buyer profiles for different buyers, each representing one or more preferences for one of said buyers; generate, based on a comparison of said product profile and said buyer profiles, a selection of one or more of said buyer profiles with preferences that are similar to the attributes defined in said product profile; access, for each said buyer profile in said selection, contact data representing contact details of a representative of said buyer; and generate, based on said contact data, display data representing a user interface including the contact details of said representatives.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for polishing work pieces such as semiconductor wafers. The apparatus includes a variable number of independent heads 20, platens 32 and polishing units 18. This polishing apparatus belongs to a group of polishing machines with wafers attached to the same heads 20 through all polishing steps without undesirable reloading from one head 20 to another between polishing steps. Each independent head 20 is automatically coupled to and decoupled from any of the polishing units 18 to optimize throughput and provide flexibility in accommodating different polishing processes. A head transfer subsystem 22 provides an independent means of transfer for each head 20, thus an infinite number of contemporaneous or overlapping polishing cycles can be completed on multiple wafers resulting in maximum processing throughput.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for polishing work pieces such as semiconductor wafers. The apparatus includes a variable number of independent heads 20, platens 32 and polishing units 18. This polishing apparatus belongs to a group of polishing machines with wafers attached to the same heads 20 through all polishing steps without undesirable reloading from one head 20 to another between polishing steps. Each independent head 20 is automatically coupled to and decoupled from any of the polishing units 18 to optimize throughput and provide flexibility in accommodating different polishing processes. A head transfer subsystem 22 provides an independent means of transfer for each head 20, thus an infinite number of contemporaneous or overlapping polishing cycles can be completed on multiple wafers resulting in maximum processing throughput.

Abstract: A lightweight, carrier for wafer-like objects, including semiconductor wafers, is provided. The carrier may be used to secure and position a wafer during various polishing processes. The improved design of the lightweight carrier includes a relatively high number of ribs and an annular flange having an annular protrusion to provide uniform load onto the wafer during polishing operations. The relatively lower weight of the carrier facilitate manual loading and unloading of it (the carrier) into and from the polishing machine.