Abstract: A bathtub seat for use with a bathtub having a bathtub bottom wall and a bathtub side wall, the bathtub side wall being sealingly connected to the bathtub bottom wall and forming a continuous loop for retaining water and having a side wall rim at the bathtub side wall upper end, the bathtub side wall defining opposing side wall rim segments and bathtub ends, the bathtub seat including a support panel for extending across the bathtub and resting on opposing the side rim segments, the support panel having a panel forward end and a panel rearward end. The seat preferably additionally includes an engaging lip extending downwardly from the support panel and into the tub in close proximity to opposing segments of the bathtub side wall for abutting the bathtub wall and thereby preventing substantial lateral movement of the support panel relative to the bathtub. The engaging lip preferably extends downwardly only from the panel forward end.

Abstract: An extendable bed assembly that is movable between a first stowed position and a second sleep position includes a mattress, a base panel for supporting the mattress, a bed platform for slideably supporting the base panel and allowing it to slide between the stowed position and sleep position, and a bolster cushion for filling a gap formed between the mattress and the bed platform when in the sleep position. A locking assembly is associated with the bed platform and base panel for selectively restricting movement between the bed platform and base panel. Bed side panels are attached to the base panel for laterally aligning the mattress on the base panel and for guiding relative movement between the base panel and bed platform.

Abstract: A method of moving a person to a standing position from a seated position on a seat including the steps of providing an attachment member for engagement with the person, moving the person who is connected to the attachment member slightly upwardly and thereafter in an essentially horizontal direction, and thereafter moving the person in an essentially vertical direction to a standing position, returning the person from a standing position to the seated position by moving the person essentially horizontally to above the seat, and then moving the person essentially vertically onto the seat. The method also includes steps of counting or recording the number of times the person has been moved from one to the other of the seated and standing positions, and storing the identity of the person that has been so moved.

Abstract: A retrofitting system designed to convert an adult-size bed into an infant/toddler bed is disclosed. The retrofitting system comprises first a template is being placed on a twin, full, queen, king-or larger size bed with an underside of the template fitted to an underside of a mattress. The system further comprises a number of interconnecting geometrical shape structures connected to the template on the bed. A plate/channel system is used to connect the geometrical shape structures to the template. The template and geometrical shape structures can be disassembled and assembled for storage, cabinet, diaper change table, chair, table etc., as the child grows up. The system can further be converted into children's toys, such as a car, slide, activity center, snake etc. with accessories.

Abstract: A folding bed is disclosed. A folding frame has a plurality of legs and a plurality of upper and lower connecting elements which connect the plurality of legs with one another. The plurality of legs include a first set of four legs which extend slantingly and upward through the upper connecting elements in a lengthwise direction of the bed and a second set of two legs which extend slantingly and upward through the upper connecting elements in a crosswise direction of the bed. A seat is fixed to the upper connecting elements and has a first set of four pockets into which the upper ends of the first set of four legs are inserted, respectively. A pair of support sheets are stitched to both sides of the seat, respectively. The pair of support sheets have a second set of two pockets into which the upper ends of the second set of two legs are inserted, respectively. The upper ends of the second set of two legs are fastened to the support sheets.

Abstract: X and v-shaped mattress supports comprise a pair of pivotal longitudinal members for replacing conventional wooden slats. Each terminal end of each longitudinal member includes a flange for attachment to the side rails of a conventional bed frame. An extendable leg provides additional support for the center of the slat. The method of use consists of pivoting the longitudinal members of the mattress support to accommodate the particular width of the side rails of the selected bed frame.

Abstract: High and low profile mattress foundation frames have perimeter and transverse members, and upper members to which spring modules are attached to support a grid over the frame, to form a flexible support surface for a mattress. In a high profile version of the frame, transverse members are oriented with a major width perpendicular to a major width of the perimeter members, to provide structural rigidity and increased height to the frame. Low profile spring modules, such as the described composite material spring modules, supported by the high profile frame form a foundation which is comparable in overall height to conventional mattress foundations which use wire-form spring modules. In a low profile version of the frame, the major widths of the perimeter and transverse members are arranged parallel, and longitudinal members are supported by the transverse members.

Abstract: Integrated bed covers for the mattress of a bed include an upper bed covering of one or more layer, for convenience referred to generically as a `cover`, e.g., a comforter or blanket, together with a mattress pocket adapted to fit around and enclose a lower portion of the mattress wherein the cover is expandably connected to the mattress pocket, that is to say, so that the bed cover (e.g., comforter or blanket) can be easily separated or expanded upwardly from the pocket and yet remained connected to it. I have found it possible to accomplish this objective by connecting to the pocket a base sheet or supporting sheet that extends laterally as well as beyond the end of the bed from the pocket and then securing the edges of this supporting sheet to the edges of the covering.

Abstract: An adjustable support apparatus for facilitating movement of a person from one position to another includes one or more upright support units and an adjustable frame assembly for connecting or mounting the support unit(s) to a structure. Each support unit includes a compartment with a hollow interior and a handle connected to the compartment. A pocket with an opening is formed in the compartment for providing access to the hollow interior. The handle includes an elongate bar spaced from the compartment portion and sized to be grasped by the hand of a person. Two or more upright support units may be arranged in tandem and/or opposite each other. The distance between the support units is adjustable through the frame assembly.

Abstract: An alternating pressure pad includes a first series and a second series of inflatable cells. The first and second series of inflatable cells are interleaved, with one series within the other series. Each cell of the first series of inflatable cells and each cell of the second series of inflatable cells extends transversely across the alternating pressure pad and defines a non-linear and non-repeating path, with the path defined by substantially all of the cells of the first series being identical to the path defined by substantially all of the cells of the second series.

Abstract: A machine for finishing the sides of the bottoms of footwear has an endless abrasive belt carried by a pair of rollers, including a driving roller and an idler or drive roller. The driving roller is connected to a power-driven oscillating head on the machine, and the driven roller has an articulated connection to the machine.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for performing maintenance procedures such as washing, cleaning, deicing, and painting to an aircraft. The apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention preferably has a mobile base having a plurality of wheel members for allowing the mobile base to travel along surfaces and a plurality of support surface registering members for registering the mobile base to a support surface to inhibit movement of the plurality of wheel members. The apparatus also preferably has a boom member having a proximal end portion rotatably mounted to the mobile base and being movable between a retracted position and an extended position and an aircraft maintenance tool rotatably connected to a distal end portion of the boom member.

Abstract: A vehicle washing apparatus is described which can accommodate vehicles having a wide variety of different lengths and does not require a motorized system to move the vehicle through the vehicle washing apparatus. The vehicle washing apparatus includes a movable washing member mounted for movement in a continuous path around a track. The entire track with the washing member mounted on the track is movable in a longitudinal direction along the length of a vehicle to accommodate vehicles of different lengths. According to one preferred embodiment, the longitudinal movement of the track and the washing member are controlled based on a sensed length of the vehicle.

Abstract: A self-contained single-use apparatus for cleaning and hydrating a pair of contact lenses comprises a housing including a pair of hollow snap-lock lens containers in which opposed layers of a deformable relatively hydrophobic reactive material having surfaces arranged for non-abrasive contiguous wetted contact with the optical surfaces of the lenses when the lenses are enclosed in the housings. While in contact with the optical surfaces contaminants in the lenses are attracted to the contacting surfaces of the reactive layers. Upon removal of the lenses the attracted contaminants remain on the contacting surfaces and are disposed of with the housing. The container contains sufficient absorbed liquid for maintaining the lens in a hydrated condition while being treated in the container during the treatment process.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device for use by an infant has a toothbrush bristle support and teething member interconnected by spaced curved handles. The handles, teething member and toothbrush bristle support form an opening for an infant's hand and are disposed in a common plane. Toothbrush bristles are attached to the toothbrush bristle support and extend in the direction of the plane.

Abstract: A brush for the cleaning of toilet bowls has a handle which consists of an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is connected to a grip, whereas the lower part is provided with a plurality of bristles arranged on its end disposed opposite to the upper part. The upper part has a recess and the lower part is provided with a journal. The lower part has an upper section and a lower section, wherein the upper section consists of an elastic and flexible material having memory characteristics.

Abstract: A push broom handle brace for supporting the connection between the handle of a push broom and the broom head of the push broom. The push broom handle brace includes an elongate member having opposite first and second ends. The elongate member has spaced apart first and second middle bends defining a pair of elongate side portions and an elongate middle portion. The first and second side portions each have an end bend positioned towards the adjacent end of the elongate member. The end bend of the first side portion and the first end of the elongate member defines a first end region therebetween. The end bend of the second side portion and the second end of the elongate member defines a second end region therebetween. Each of the end regions has an aperture therethrough for extending a threaded fastener therethrough into the base block of the broom head of the push broom to couple the end regions to the base block of the broom head of the push broom.

Abstract: An improved brush assembly for horizontally rotating brushes on street sweeping machines. A circular disk carries brush holders for holding bristles in the desired configuration. The brush holders are clamped to the disk by a clamp having a clamp bar that engages the brush holder and is maintained parallel to the brush holder with an offset support. A bolt between the brush holder and offset support presses the clamp bar firmly against the brush holder to hold it in place. Alignment holes in the brush holder cooperate with pins on the clamp bar to maintain the brush holder in the proper position. Holes through the brush holder have transverse walls so that U-shaped bristles can be extended through the holes with legs of the U-shape on opposite sides of the transverse walls. Preferably, the holes position the bristles outwardly of the disk at about 62.degree. to the disk.

Abstract: A pair of slippers has a moisture-transmitting band across the bottom. An absorbent sponge is placed within the band and the band is secured by a hook and loop fastener. The slipper is worn in this condition when the sponge exchanges water to and from the floor to clean the floor and pick up spills. The securing band is releasable to change the absorbent material. In one embodiment the securing band is detachable for separate washing. Spills may be picked up without bending over.

Abstract: A cleaning handle is used to clean semiconductor processing equipment to reduce particles. A relatively thin handle is formed for insertion into difficult to reach areas and includes slots for affixing a cleaning wipe. The wipe is fed through the slots and wrapped around the handle to secure the wipe for cleaning the equipment, while preventing damage to the equipment. The wipe may be moistened with a cleaning agent to further enhance the cleaning ability of the handle.

Abstract: A scraping tool system includes a scraping tool, tools, and a holster with pockets for receiving and holding the scraping tool and the tools. The scraping tool has a handle member, a rod, a spring mechanism, and a lever mechanism. The rod is sized to be fitted within a channel of the handle member and includes a tool attaching portion. The rod is attached to the spring mechanism which, in turn, is fitted between the rod and a base portion of the handle member which includes a tapping heel plate. The lever mechanism is mechanically coupled to the handle member and to the spring mechanism and is adapted to reposition the rod along the channel in response to a movement of a portion of the lever mechanism relative to the handle member. The tools each include a mounting portion formed such that the tool is mechanically coupled to an end portion of the handle member when the lever mechanism is in a tool securing position.

Abstract: A portable surface cleaning apparatus has a base for movement along a surface to be cleaned and an upright handle pivotally attached to a rearward portion of the base. A fluid dispensing nozzle for applying fluid to the surface and a suction nozzle for picking up fluid and debris from the surface are associated with the base. A clean water holding tank and a detergent holding tank are removably mounted to the handle while a recovery tank is removably mounted to the base. A mixing valve is fluidly connected between the holding tanks and the spray nozzle for changing the mixing ratio of the detergent with respect to the water. The fluid recovery tank includes an integrally molded conduit that extends from the suction nozzle and a mounting for an accessory hose that interrupts the fluid path from the suction nozzle in the conduit and redirects fluid flow through the hose.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool, especially a suction nozzle for the floor, is provided. The tool includes a housing having a suction chamber that is connected to a vacuum cleaning unit by a connector. Disposed in the suction chamber is a brush roller, the bristles of which extend through a suction opening. The brush roller is rotatably disposed in the housing between lateral mounting pieces, which are held by respective pivot arms in such a way on a pivot element provided in the housing that the brush roller can be pivoted out of the suction chamber about a pivot axis that is disposed approximately parallel to the brush roller. One of the pivot arms is detachably connected with the pivot element via a plug connection, which is provided with electrical plug contacts via which the electrical line of an electric drive motor disposed in the brush roller can be connected with an external power source.

Abstract: A compact, hand held carpet and upholstery extractor nozzle is provided having a pair of air turbine powered vertical axis rotary scrub brushes located adjacent the extractor nozzle. The turbine has at least one ambient air inlet and an outlet that communicates with a suction tube extending from the extractor nozzle. A compact gear reduction operatively connects the air turbine to the scrub brushes. A turbine outlet baffle is preferably provided that extends from an upstream edge of the turbine outlet, into the suction tube and over and beyond the turbine outlet to direct air, liquid and debris flowing through the suction tube over and beyond the turbine outlet opening. A downstream end of the baffle is open and suction openings pass through the baffle, for providing fluid communication between the suction tube and the turbine outlet opening.

Abstract: A caster for rollably supporting a device with respect to a support surface is disclosed. The caster includes a body and a spherical member. The body has a concave surface thereof. The spherical member is rotatably contactable with at least a portion of the concave surface and rotatable with the support surface.

Abstract: An automatically retractable swivelling wheels device of a pullman case is disclosed. The swivelling wheels device comprises a bushing, in which a spring retainer is formed on a bottom of a circumferential flange of the bushing, a wheel housing assembly and a swivelling wheels. The swivelling wheels is permitted to swing in any direction as the pullman case moved by a force, and once the force is removed, the swivelling wheels is automatically returned to its original direction by the cooperation of the restoration force of two out of shape springs provided in a C shaped groove of the wheel housing assembly with the spring retainer therebetween in order for the swivelling wheels to be retracted to a recess of the pullman case.

Abstract: A luggage extensible handle assembly protective device comprises a brace mounted on the luggage and a set of handle bars extensible in the two outer tubings which are attached to be brace. The set of extensible handle bars include a handle on the top and two extensible inner tubings at the bottom which can slide up or down in the outer tubings. The handle bars are characterized by a protective stop member at the bottom of each of the two inner tubings, which can prevent the lower portion of the inner tubing from deformation when the inner tubing is loaded with non-axial shear force during upward or downward movement, so as to ensure smooth slip of the inner tubing inside the outer tubing.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge arm with a U-shaped profile is supported on a base plate which can be fastened to a wall by its rear end portion remote from the joint and a setscrew screwed into this. A fastening screw is screwed into the base plate between the end portion and the setscrew. To allow in a simple design the angle of the hinge arm to the base plate to be adjusted for a side adjustment only by actuating a setscrew, a bottom plate is supported with its one end on the rear end section of the hinge arm, on the front end of which bottom plate the setscrew is pivoted and supported in an axially unmovable manner. The hinge arm is provided in the area of the fastening screw with a cutout in its leg portion. The fastening screw engages a hole in the middle section of the bottom plate and is supported with its head on the edge of said hole.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable window hinge suitable for casement and awning windows, the window hinge having a longitudinally extending track securable to a window frame, a shoe slidable along the track, a sash arm having one end pivotably connected to the shoe and the other end connected to the window, a support frame having a first end pivotably connected to the sash arm and a second end pivotably connected to the track, the second end being pivotably connected to the track by a rack and pinion arrangement such that rotational movement of the pinion will result in a longitudinal displacement of the stud along the longitudinally extending track.

Abstract: A pneumatically energized loading mechanism for a drafting device is proposed for loading the upper rolls of the device. This mechanism possesses pneumatic cylinders which subject the upper rolls to a force, which acts from a holder plate (4) for the securement of the cylinder (2). The support is effected by a stop plate (200), which acts in unison with holder plate (4). The cylinder (2) possesses a guide surface (201) positioning the cylinder on the support (4). The cylinder (2) exhibits a piston with a circular cross-section and is comprised of plastic. The cylinder (2) is affixed to the holder (4) by a securement means (20). By the support of the cylinder (2) on the holder (4), the securement means (20) need accept no force engendered by the piston. The cylinder (2) simultaneously forms a passage for a current bus which serves as the power cutoff of the drafting device when fiber windup difficulties arise.

Abstract: A holder for eyeglasses and the like is provided. The holder is designed to be attached to articles of clothing, clothing accessories, automobile visors, or other areas whereby it is available for conveniently receiving and retaining a pair of eyeglasses. The eyeglass holder desirably can be rotated for awkward areas of attachment, or convenient areas of placement such as a purse strap. The holder can desirably have a releasable cover for a wearer to have a variety of choices of holder aesthetics. The holder broadly comprises of a clip or a pin, pivot, and hook arrangement; a cylindrical connection or a slit and guide connection; and a frontal elongate plate member pivotally mounted onto a base member with perpendicular or inwardly bent clips to maintain a gap for eyeglass temples; and, optionally, a removable cover.

Abstract: A line keep includes a substantially flat base having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. Positioned on the bottom surface is a pressure sensitive adhesive. Extending through the base between the top surface and opposing bottom surface are a pair of spaced apart apertures. A first prong upwardly projects from the top surface of the base and terminates in a horizontally disposed first finger disposed over the first aperture. A second prong projects from the top surface of the base adjacent to the second aperture and terminates at a second finger horizontally disposed over the second aperture. The first finger and second finger face in opposing directions and are configured to project through opposing sides of a vertical reference plane extending through the base between the first and second prong. The prongs can be selectively moved between an upstanding position and a folded position wherein the fingers are positioned adjacent to the line.

Abstract: An iron-on hook-and-loop type fastener for effectively securing at least one portion of a hook-and-loop type fastener to a selected material using a heat-sensitive adhesive. The fastener of the present invention includes at least one cooperating portion of a conventional hook-and-loop type fastener and a base member. The base member is a fabric having a heat sensitive adhesive disposed on the bottom face thereof The cooperating portion of the hook-and-loop type fastener is secured to the top face of the base member in a conventional manner such as by sewing at least one row of stitches along the longitudinal center of the fastener portion. The base member defines a width greater than that of the fastener portion in order to provide a greater surface area of engagement between the base member and the material to which it is secured. In order to secure the fastener portion to a selected material, the free edge of the fastener portion is lifted and a hot iron is applied to the top face of the base member.

Abstract: An element row for a slide fastener made by stamping a monofilament made of synthetic resin. Element coupling heads have a shape which enables the elements to be reliably coupled with each other even though the gaps between upper and lower leg portions of the elements are small. Each coupling head has flat sectional portions extending from center portions of one of the ends of the upper and lower leg portions toward each other, and the flat sectional portions have increasing widths. A coupling portion of the element head is sandwiched between both the flat sectional portions, is thinner than the flat sectional portions, and has tip end portions projecting toward opposite sides in the longitudinal direction of the element row. The coupling portion is reliably engaged in a small gap formed between the coupling heads and the upper and lower leg portions of adjacent elements of a mating element row. An apparatus and method for making the element row is also disclosed.

Abstract: A processing method for splitting thread spool is to: lay a spool of resin thread on a feeding wheel equipped with a broken end lifter; deliver the resin thread through an auxiliary piece and a first yarn cutter; split the resin thread into equalized finer threads in virtue of a plurality of resin wheels and rotators; deliver the split finer thread to undergo rolling of a pressing and positioning roller; and pull the finer thread to reach a winding spool for being wound to form a yarn spool pending knitting into silk socks.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing polyester fibers having uniform primary and secondary crimps. The method includes the steps of advancing fibers into a stuffer box having an upper doctor blade and a lower doctor blade, positioning the upper doctor blade and the lower doctor blade such that the doctor blade gap is broad enough to permit the formation of secondary crimps and yet is narrow enough to maintain primary and secondary crimp uniformity, and then applying a longitudinal force against the advancing fibers to impart uniform primary and secondary crimps.

Abstract: An apparatus for fluid treatment of yarn, which has a yarn passage and a fluid passage with a fluid outlet in the yarn passage, wherein the fluid passage has a substantially straight passage and an expanding passage existing between the end of the substantially straight passage and the fluid outlet, and that the width of the expanding passage in the direction parallel to the axial line of the yarn passage increases gradually from the end of the substantially straight passage to the fluid outlet.

Abstract: A plurality of polarizable electrodes, a laminate of a collector layer, a polarizable electrode layer of a porous sheet, and a carbon-based conductive material interposed therebetween, are disposed in a row arrangement, interposing separators between the polarizable electrodes, and an electrolyte is packed between said polarizable electrodes and said separators; the carbon-based conductive material penetrating into the voids in the polarizable electrode layers. A process is provided whereby the polarizable electrode is manufactured by applying a conductive material solution to the collector and/or polarizable electrode sheet surface, superposing the two, and then evaporating out the dispersion medium of the conductive material solution.

Abstract: Green sheets of ceramic are stacked and sintered, to form a pressure-generating-chamber forming member 7 which forms pressure generating chambers 4 with its one surface sealed with an elastic board 2, a flow path regulating board 61 which has flow path regulating holes 60 which apply flow path resistance to ink supplying paths connected to the pressure generating chambers 4, and a common-ink-chamber forming board 18 which has a common ink chamber 19 which is communicated through the flow path regulating holes 60 with the pressure generating chambers 4 which are joined together with no adhesive layer, thus providing a flow path forming member. A green sheet of piezoelectric material is laid on the surface of the elastic board 2, and sintered, to form piezo-electric vibrating plates 3 thereon. The flow path forming member is great in mechanical strength, and is prevented from being bent by the contraction which may occurs when the piezo-electric material is sintered.

Abstract: A piezoelectric resonant part includes a piezoelectric substrate having first and second opposed main surfaces, electrode patterns formed on the main surfaces; and protective substrates bonded to respective ones of the main surfaces of the piezoelectric substrate via adhesive layers to form a laminate. Each of the adhesive layers comprising a first layer made of a soft adhesive whose Shore hardness is less than D60 and a second layer made of a hard adhesive whose Shore hardness is more than D60. External electrodes are formed on exposed surfaces of the piezoelectric resonant part. Only the second adhesive layers are exposed in the areas where the external electrodes are located such that the external electrodes do not contact the relatively soft first adhesive layers. The piezoelectric resonant part is made by forming a respective first adhesive layer on a main surface of each of the protective substrates and then forming a respective second adhesive layer on each of the first layers.

Abstract: A combined machine tool for specific use in making a piston ring or the like from a workpiece is disclosed, in which on a common bed there are mounted: an outer and inner peripheral surface machining unit numerically controlled and having an outer peripheral surface machining section and an inner peripheral surface machining section which are operable together to simultaneously machine an outer peripheral surface and an inner peripheral surface of the workpiece, and a cut-split machining unit adapted to act on the workpiece machined over the outer and inner peripheral surfaces by the outer and inner peripheral surface machining unit, in a manner such as to machine, by cut-splitting, the so machined workpiece while it remains unaltered in position.

Abstract: A brake caliper retracting tool for pushing a brake caliper piston into a piston housing to provide space for installing a brake pad in the caliper. The brake caliper retracting tool includes a housing with proximal and distal ends, and an inner surface defining an interior cavity in the housing. An elongate shaft is slidably extended through the distal end of the housing into the interior cavity of the housing to permit slidable extension and retraction of the shaft in and out of the interior cavity of the housing. A plunger is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and is coupled to a proximal end of the shaft. A backing plate is coupled to the distal end of the housing. A pushing plate is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A passage extends through the proximal end of the housing and is designed for connecting to an air supply to permit passage therethrough of air into the interior cavity.

Abstract: A camshaft removal tool for connecting to a camshaft so that camshaft may be removed or inserted without damaging engine components. The camshaft removal tool includes a tubular member. The tubular member has a first end and a second end. The tubular member is hollow. A wall for connection to the camshaft is fixedly coupled to the second end of the tubular member. A plurality of mounting bores is located in the wall. A plurality of access slots in the peripheral wall offers access to the bores. Each of the access slots is oriented at the second end of the tubular member and extends toward the first end of the tubular member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing a cable-like element in a pipe by securing a buoyant element to the one cable-like element, the weight and buoyancy of the buoyant element and the cable-like element being matched with a fluid flowing agent so that the cable-like element is substantially buoyant in the fluid flowing agent; generating a flow of the fluid flowing agent in a pipe in a selected direction; and introducing the cable-like element with the buoyant element secured thereto into the flow of the flowing agent in the pipe so that the cable-like element is moved in the selected direction within the pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for embedding connection elements in a wall. The connection elements (14, 34, 50) exhibit in each case a punch-like section. The punch-like section pierces the wall (22) based on the influence of a shearing force (Fs), wherein the shearing force (Fs) opposes the pressure force (Fd) of an internal high pressure acting on the wall (2). The punch-like section remains in the wall (2) after piercing the wall (2). A wide range of connection possibilities and a high connection loadability is thereby guaranteed at a low expenditure.

Abstract: A method of producing a connection between an insert element with a tube-like part by means of flanging, the method has the steps of inserting an insert element from a direction of one front end into the tube-like part so that it comes to rest in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the tube-like part against a detent, fixing the insert element in place in the direction of the longitudinal axis between the detent and a flanged edge by flanging a projected edge of the tube-like part radially inwards in relation to the longitudinal axis, providing in the tube-like part an area which is enlarged in diameter over at least a part of a circumference of the tube-like part, pushing the area, while being elastically deformed, radially inwards in relation to the longitudinal axis by means of a tool element so that the tube-like part is stretched by an amount delta L by which the tube-like part is shortened because of a formation of the area which is enlarged in diameter, and flanging the edge of the tube-like part whi

Abstract: The rubber plug fitting apparatus includes a temporary receiver (4) disposed after the feeder (3); a rubber plug holder (5) pivotable 90 degrees by a first drive means (29); a transfer pin (7) for transferring the rubber plug (2) to the holder (5); a wire guide (11) disposed opposite the holder (5) when the latter is pivotated 90 degrees with the rubber plug held therein, which supports a wire (9); a second drive means (37) for moving the holder in a rubber plug fitting direction; and a third drive means (36) for moving the guide (11) in the same direction. A waterproofing rubber plug is reliably fitted over a wire with high positional accuracy.

Abstract: A method for aligning head suspension structures minimize to misalignments between a flexure and a load beam of the head suspension. The load beam and the flexure of the head suspension include a first aperture formed near a load point dimple of the head suspension to provide a reference datum. An elongated alignment aperture is formed in the rigid region of the load beam, and a proximal alignment aperture and a distal alignment aperture are formed in the flexure. The elongated the aperture overlaps at least a portion of the proximal and distal alignment apertures in such a manner that the proximal perimeter edge of the elongated aperture encroaches on the proximal alignment aperture and the proximal perimeter edge of the distal alignment aperture encroaches upon the elongated alignment aperture.

Abstract: An electronic part in which insulating tape is adhered to lead terminals which extend from an electronic part unit so that a pitch between the terminals can remain stable and constant. The insulating tape is adhered to portions of the lead terminals in a vicinity of the unit from both sides such that the tape is placed with the terminals therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention permits solder joints to be made directly to via and through holes without the solder being wicked into the vias or through holes, by filling plated through holes with an epoxy or cyanate fill composition. When cured and overplated, the fill composition provides support for the solder joint and provides a flat solderable surface for the inter-connection. In certain embodiments, the cured fill compositions, offer a further advantage of being conductive. The invention also relates to several novel methods for filling through holes with such fill compositions, and to resistors located in through holes and vias.