Abstract: There is disclosed a bathtub having interior front end corners between the walls being smoothly curved with a large radius of curvature, about 6 inches, and having pockets recessed into the corners between the front wall and opposite end walls to receive the bottom ends of a shower curtain, thereby permitting the opposite side edges of the shower curtain to be in contact with their respective shower wall substantially the entire vertical length of the curtain. This avoids gaps between the shower walls and the bottom corner ends of the shower curtain through which water can escape from the shower enclosure.

Abstract: A faucet spout assembly 20 is mountable on a deck 80 from above the deck 80. The assembly 20 is connected to a water supply line that extends through an opening 82 in the deck 80. The assembly 20 includes a spout 22 removably connected to a mounting plate 44. A first and a second member 26 and 50, respectively, connect to non-rotatable nut member 64 carrying a retainer member 72 whereby, on shifting the nut member 64 toward the underside of the deck 80, the retainer member 72 will clamp the assembly 20 to the deck 80.

Abstract: A removable pop-up ball valve 34 situated beneath the strainer area 22 of a sink 12 above the wastewater discharge pipe 32. The pop-up valve 34 has a remote control rod 30 whereby the valve 34 is opened and closed. The pop-up valve ball valve 34 which is actuated by a stem 54 which moves from an engaging to a non-engaging position by way of a pivot rod 46 pivotally operated and connected to a pivot ball 48 connected through a clevis 40, 44 in the standard manner to the remotely positioned control handle.

Abstract: An overflow plate assembly for tubs has an outlet port associated with a drain pipe. A mounting plate is secured to the port. A first fluid overflow plate has an inner and outer surface. The first overflow plate is secured to a mounting plate on the port by a screw or the like. The first mounting plate has a fluid inlet opening in its bottom portion. A second overflow plate has an upstanding clip on its lower inner surface then extends upwardly through the inlet opening of the first overflow plate to detachably clip the second overplate to the outer surface of the first overflow plate.

Abstract: A futon frame includes a pair of linear actuators mounted at opposing sides thereof for driving a folding seat and back of the frame to automatically and continuously adjust the seat and back between a sofa position and a bed position. The back is connected to opposing sides of the frame by upper and lower follower bearings arranged for travel within corresponding upper and lower guide channels in each opposing side of the frame. A motor controller is mounted to the underside of the seat for connecting a user interface to the linear actuator motors.

Abstract: A futon frame is convertible between a bed position and a sitting position and includes a back portion and a seat portion. The back portion is oriented generally upright when the frame is in the sitting position and is oriented horizontally when the frame is in the bed position. The seat portion is hingedly attached to the back portion to permit relative movement of the back portion with respect to the seat portion. A connector releasably connects the back portion and seat portion to cause the back portion to move on movement of the seat portion in a first direction about a pivot point. A support supports the back portion with respect to a supporting surface and the back portion includes a pair of opposed outer edges.

Abstract: A bed transfer device for use by individuals in getting into and out of bed. The device includes a rail member and a lateral support member of generally the same shape and size. The lateral support member slides between the mattress and box spring. The rail member supported by the floor and the lateral support member allows for an individual to grasp the rail when transferring from bed.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for maintaining the position of a patient during a dical procedure such as imaging by position emission tomography (PET) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or radiotherapeutic uses of medical procedures wherein maintaining a portion of the patient's body in a stationary position is important. The apparatus includes a system for tracking motion of the particular body portion of interest, such as the head, a computer for receiving signals from the tracking system, and determining if undesired motion of the body portion has occurred and, if so, issuing a corrective signal which through a plurality of motors effects repositioning of the body portion to the desired location. This monitoring and repositioning may take place at a very high frequency. A particular contemplated use is immobilizing and positioning of the head during brain scans. An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: A system for adjustment of the angular setting between parts in a bed or another reclining or sitting article of furniture, in which the article has two or more mutually adjustable, articulated parts, and where the frame is mounted in a support member by means of transverse axles or axis journals. A pivot axis (2) of a back member is fixed against translation in a pivot bearing (11) on the support member. The axes (3, 5) of the remaining part(s) are movably mounted in the longitudinal direction of the support member. The back member axis (2) is mounted at a distance from the joint connection (1) of the seat member (S).

Abstract: An improved surgical support device includes an adjustable hand rest and an adjustable head rest. The hand rest can be adjusted to provide a desired resting position both for a patient's head and for the surgeon's hand or hands. The hand rest has multiple degrees of freedom, allowing the surgeon to adjust the hand rest in the vertical and horizontal position and and to rotate the hand rest about the patient's head. The head rest allows vertical adjustment of the patient's head.

Abstract: A bed frame insert for attachment to a bed frame to allow a bed supported on the bed frame insert to be selectively positioned from a horizontal position to an inclined position. The bed frame insert includes a pair of side frame members for supporting the bed which are pivotably mountable to a first end of the bed frame. The bed frame insert also includes a forward cross frame member extending between the pair of side frame members, a mattress restraining member positioned on the bed frame insert proximate to the first end of the bed frame and at least two leg members adapted to incline the bed frame insert relative to the bed frame by pivoting the bed frame insert. To accommodate beds of different widths, the forward cross frame member and the mattress restraining member may be transversely adjustable. The mattress restraining member acts to prevent longitudinal movement of the mattress when the bed frame is in an inclined position.

Abstract: The invention comprises an inflatable pad for releasable attachment to a backboard to provide cushioned support to substantially an entire human body. The inflatable pad comprises a pad body having a length, a top end and a bottom end, a first side and a second side, and a selectively inflatable air retaining chamber integrated with said pad body. The inflatable pad includes an airtight interior for which a compressed air source is provided which selectively rapidly inflates the interior of the inflatable pad to provide cushioning of a person being carried upon the backboard without comprising the immobilization of the person. The inflatable pad is alternatively comprised of various sections specifically contoured to support the head, back, and legs of a person placed thereupon, and alternatively includes an integrated head restraining means.

Abstract: In the method of distorting at least one of the anterior and posterior surfaces of the cornea so as to alter the dioptric power of the cornea to favorably alter the refraction of light rays so as to enhance image clarity, the steps include effecting multiple cuts near the corneal limbus, outwardly of the central part of the cornea; providing multiple inert protheses having tapered wedge configurations; and inserting the prostheses into cuts in wedging directions.

Abstract: A process and a system for dyeing a textile web according to the cold-pad batch process includes a device for defined application of a dye liquor to the textile web and a winding device for rolling the textile web provided with the dye liquor onto a fabric roll. On the winding device, a supply roll with a plastic film web is mounted, which can be wound around the finished fabric roll in a wrap, using the same winding device. The end of the wrap is sealed together with the plastic film web and the plastic film web is cut off. In this way, it is easier to wrap the fabric roll, as is necessary for several hours of dwell time on the fabric roll.

Abstract: A tension member is provided for use in erecting structures that has an elongated body with an outer wall defining an inner space. A tendon extends from one end of the body to the other within the defined inner space. The tendon has a tension force placed upon it. Concrete material is added to the inner space to form a concrete holding member which surrounds the tendon and which is in turn surrounded by the outer wall. The concrete holding member thus contacts the tendon and, upon curing, maintains the tension force placed upon the tendon. The tension member is placed in compression when the tension force is released from the tendon. In another aspect of the present invention, an arch member is provided for use as a compression member in a bridge. The arch member has an elongated arcuate body with an outer wall defining an inner space. The inner space of the body is filled with a concrete so that the body provides support for the concrete.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided with an electric motor and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a drive shaft having a longitudinal axis, and is adapted for frictional coupling to a drive pin mounted on a brush head portion of the electric toothbrush so as to impart a linear reciprocating motion in a direction along its longitudinal axis. The brush head portion comprises a pair of opposed bristle head portions arranged so as to present two groups of opposed bundles of bristles disposed substantially perpendicularly each to the other. Each of the groups of bundles of bristles comprises a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of bristle bundles, where the rows aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush head portion, and the columns are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the brush head portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly for removing burs from an internal wall of a pipe for the purposes of forming a smooth, protrusion free internal wall surface. The assembly has a drive motor with a rotating shaft which carries a cutting tool member on the free end of the shaft. A plurality of cutting blades extending from the exterior surface of the cutting tool member cut off the burs while the cutting tool member is advanced through the length of the pipe.

Abstract: A self-contained single-use apparatus for cleaning and hydrating a pair of contact lenses comprises a rigid base member. A first sponge member is contained in a first recess formed on a first portion of the base member. A second sponge member is contained in a second recess formed on a second portion of the base member. A thin layer of reactive material is deposited on the exposed face of each sponge member. A crease line on the base member allows the first base portion to be folded over the second base portion, whereby the layers of reactive material contiguously engage the optical surfaces of a lens disposed therebetween. In one embodiment the base member portions are held in engagement by an adhesive layer extending around the periphery of the base member. In another embodiment integrally formed tongs on the one portion of the base member engage eyelets on the other portion.

Abstract: A brush handle is disclosed having a core member which is surrounded by a layer of compressible and resilient gripping material of a non-slip nature, the layer of gripping material closely conforming to the contour of the brush handle and being mechanically interlocked to the handle by projections which are integral with the core member and extend into the layer of gripping material, and also at least partially bonded one to the other by heat and or chemicals. A brush having the above described handle sealingly secured to a brush head utilizing the layer of gripping material and a method of manufacturing a brush handle are also disclosed.

Abstract: A toothbrush having an improved cleaning and abrasion efficiency, wherein the bristles are comprised of synthetic thermoplastic polymeric compositions, and contain longitudinal channels extending along the length thereof, having a depth sufficient to entrap a quantity of abrasive particles such that during brushing with a toothpaste, contact between the channel entrapped abrasive particles and the surfaces of the teeth is improved, resulting in a cleaning efficiency coefficient, CEC, above about 1.5 and, an abrasion efficiency coefficient, AEC, above about 1.5, while demonstrating suitable bristle wearability.

Abstract: A unitarily constructed toothbrush is provided including a head with bristles unitarily molded therewith, a handle and a neck, all being formed of an identical plastic material. Dispersed throughout the plastic material is at least one anti-microbial active compound such as a halogenated hydrocarbon, a quaternary ammonium salt or combinations thereof. Preferably the plastic material is a low density polyethylene. Toothbrushes of the present invention inhibit the growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms thereby avoiding the possibility of infecting oral gums.

Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a handle, a head constructed as an at least one-sided open casing, a brush part insertable in its open side and having a support and a bristle facing, as well as locking means in the form of interengaging projections and recesses within the casing and on the support for fixing the brush part, the casing having a cheek supporting the support over its entire circumferential surface and on the head are provided means for the toolless pressing out of the brush part. In order to separate the functions "sealing" and "locking", on its inside the casing cheek and on its periphery the support are constructed as completely smooth-walled sealing surfaces and, outside the sealing surfaces, the locking means have inwardly displaced, resilient detents.

Abstract: A rotary surface treatment tool is attached to a rotational driver with a kit. The surface treatment tool includes a base with a middle portion around a center hole, and one or more attachment knobs are placed on the front side of the middle portion. An attachment plate or retainer nut has a flange which extends radially over the middle portion of the base. The attachment knobs mate with holes in the flange of the retainer nut. The surface treatment tool is tightened onto the shaft by turning the surface treatment tool, with the attachment knob turning the retainer nut and thereby tightening the retainer nut to the threaded shaft. Assembly and tightening without any tools is thus facilitated. The base may be made of a flexible, shape-retaining material, and recesses are provided behind the attachment knobs to permit use with a retainer nut without a mating recess. The surface treatment tool may be a brush having bristles which extend at about 90.degree. to the plane of the base.

Abstract: A groover comprising a blade and a handle. The blade is a unitary member composed of and die cast from a zinc alloy. Smooth surface geometry provides for easy cleaning of the groover.

Abstract: A device for externally covering a rear vehicle light for protection from obscuring snow or dirt is provided. The device comprises a support structure to position a transparent cylindrical cover over a rear vehicle light. The cover is rotated by an electric motor. Also affixed to the support structure are upper and lower wiper blades in contact with the surface of the cover. While the cover is rotating light diminishing dirt and slush is scraped off the cover surface by the wiper blades.

Abstract: In a wiper apparatus of a vehicle, an intermediate support portion 14 of a wiper pivot shaft (10) is inserted into a pivot holder (12) fixed on a vehicle body and is thus supported. One side surface (23) of a flange portion (24), which is located between the support portion (14) and a link-lever-attaching portion (22) which is one end portion of the shaft (10), is opposed to one opening end of the pivot holder (12) to thereby determine the amount of insertion of the shaft (10). One end portion of the link lever (20) is press-fitted to the periphery of the link-lever-attaching portion (22). At this time, the link lever (20) abuts the other side surface (25) of the flange portion (24) to thereby determine the amount of press fit. One end portion of a wiper arm (32) is fitted to the periphery of a wiper-arm-mating portion (22) which is the other end portion of the shaft (10).

Abstract: A snow removing system for vehicles for clearing snow from vehicles prior to entering a road. The system includes a compressor. The compressor has a cool air line that extends from it. An inverted U-shaped gateway comprises a pair of vertical side posts and an upper horizontal member. The gateway is dimensioned for receiving vehicular traffic therein. A plurality of angled vents are disposed on the horizontal member of the gateway. The angled vents are in communication with the cool air line from the compressor for directing air onto a vehicle passing under the gateway.

Abstract: A novel upright carpet cleaning extractor is disclosed which may be conveniently converted from the floor cleaning mode to the upholstery and/or stair cleaning mode. The overall configuration and operation of the extractor is similar to that of a typical upright vacuum cleaner and may be operated in the forward or reverse direction similar to a typical upright vacuum cleaner. When in the floor cleaning mode, cleaning solution is supplied to a solution distributor by gravity flow. However, when converted to the upholstery cleaning mode an auxiliary, air turbine driven cleaning solution pump is automatically energized for supplying pressurized cleaning solution to an upholstery or stair cleaning nozzle.

Abstract: A floor strip system for leveling the transition between two abutting floor coverings. This system includes a bottom part which is placed on a bottom floor and which has members adapted to project below portions of the respective abutting floor coverings. The system also has a top part which is secured on top of the bottom part. This part projects over portions of the floor coverings. Each member of the bottom part has a side which faces and abuts the floor covering in question. This side has a first surface of a relatively small inclination relative to and away from a side which abuts the bottom floor. This side surface is inclined toward the area adjacent the transition. The side also has a second surface adjacent the edge of the floor coverings which has a relatively larger inclination relative to and away from the side abutting the bottom floor and inclining away from the area adjacent the transition.

Abstract: A curtain track, which includes a cylindrical metal profile track, the track having three longitudinal coupling grooves and one longitudinal sliding slot equiangularly spaced around the periphery thereof, and two end brackets for holding the track on a support wall, each end bracket having a mounting frame for fastening to a support wall and a coupling tube axially extended from one end of the mounting frame to hold one end of the track, the coupling tube having a longitudinal opening of width over 90.degree.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a window stay. The mounting arrangement comprises a mounting bracket 11 which is mountable to a part of a window construction such as a window frame or window sash. The mounting bracket 11 has an abutment 25 with an opening 26 to receive a tab 27 at one end of the mounting base 10 of the window stay. The mounting bracket 11 also has a clip 23 which can engage with a cut-out 28 in the mounting base 10 of the window stay. The window stay can thus be quickly located with a mounting base already mounted to a window construction.

Abstract: A mote knife for use with a cleaning system including a rotating cylinder which creates a binary air flow while which entrains a fiber web formed of fibers of various fiber lengths about a circular path. A waste removal duct is arranged adjacent the periphery of the cylinder. A mote knife, which includes a contact surface positioned adjacent the periphery of the cylinder, a front edge located a first distance from the periphery of the cylinder, an intermediate edge located a second distance from the periphery of the cylinder and a rear edge located and a third distance from the periphery of the cylinder. A first channel is formed between the periphery and the front and intermediate edges which converges toward the intermediate edge. A second channel is formed between the periphery and the intermediate and rear edges which diverges toward the rear edge. Rotation of the cylinder creates a venturi effect at the intermediate edge which brings the flow of binary air to its greatest velocity.

Abstract: The present invention includes an elongated securement strap comprised of a plurality of joined segments. The strap preferably comprises of an elongated first webbed segment of material having a first end and a second end, an elongated second segment of material having a first end and a second end; and an elongated third webbed segment of material having a first end and a second end, wherein the segments are joined in an overlapping relationship to form the elongated strap. The second end of the first segment and the first end of the third segment have securement openings therein. The middle or second segment of the elongated strap is comprised of a stretchable material to permit ease of strapping and holding objects together.

Abstract: A webbing insertion member for a seat belt is formed of a body having a through opening for allowing a webbing to pass therethrough, a slide portion formed on at least one side of the through opening to substantially contact the webbing, and a friction reducing material formed on the slide portion of the through opening for allowing the webbing to slide easily. Thus, efficiency of sliding of the webbing is improved significantly, to thereby reduce the failure of winding of the webbing into a retractor and facilitate withdrawal and winding of the webbing.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods, an apparatus and a system in which reclosable bags and components thereof are formed. The reclosable bags are made from base web material that has transversely applied fastener tape segments thereon. The web material is used in a vertical form, fill and seal bag forming method. The method includes the steps of supplying a continuous strip of tape, having first and second closure elements sealed thereon. The first and second closure elements have respectively a pair of male profiles and a pair of female or u-shaped elements thereon, each shaped for interlocking with the other. A thickened sealing bridge between the male elements and a second thickened sealing bridge between the female elements allows precise sealing of the fastener element to fastener tape or to the bag walls as desired. It also facilitates keeping the profiles interlocked.

Abstract: The device is a snap buckle with a safety feature--a blocking element 16 which blocks the action of the side catch arms 11a&b and prevents the buckle from being inadvertently disengaged.A male plug 10, having side catch arms 11a&b and a central member 12, forms one part of the device. A female socket 13, having openings 14a&b, a depressible member 15, and a blocking element 16 forms the other part of the device.To engage, plug 10 and socket 13 are urged together. Side catch arms 11a&b ride over blocking element 16 to engage openings 14a&b, and are then blocked from disengagement by blocking element 16. To disengage, depressible member 15 is depressed to disable the blocking action of blocking element 16, and side catch arms 11a&b are then pressed inward to disengage said side catch arms 11a&b from socket 13.

Abstract: A release resistant seat belt buckle cover is shown having a first side and second side for wrapping around a female buckle portion. A tongue is inserted through a belt slot of the male portion of the seat belt buckle. The tongue is then threaded through at least one loop as the male and female buckles are joined. The tongue is then attached to the buckle cover thereby discouraging access to the release button and discouraging untimely release of the seat belt buckle.

Abstract: Wing portions of a slider forming a switch are elastically extended outwardly and inserted between an upper plate and a lower plate of a tongue plate in a state in which a cover is attached to a buckle main body. Therefore, the switch can be inserted into the cover through clearances and attached to the tongue plate.

Abstract: An earring includes a pin adapted to pass through a hole pierced in an ear or other body part. The pin has an enlarged, decorative end thereon which rests against one side of the ear with the pin extending through the hole in the ear, and a clutch which fits over the opposite end of the pin and rests against the opposite side of the ear to hold the earring therein. The clutch includes a spring for receiving the pin therein and having a reduced inside diameter intermediate turn thereof which is stretched by the pin as it passes therethrough. There is at least one circumferential receiving groove in the pin to receive and hold the reduced inside diameter spring turn. Thus, the clutch may be positioned so that the reduced inside diameter turn is received in one of the at least one grooves. This resists movement of the clutch along the pin. With multiple grooves the grooves are positioned along the pin so that for each groove, the earring comfortably fits a different size ear.

Abstract: A lightweight structurally sound casket formed preferably of a sandwich construction using a core of an open cell or honeycomb patterned material and fluid resistant surface elements. The casket is comprised of a body containment portion and a lid portion, each of which has the sandwich construction as the main structural element. The open cell material is structurally enhanced by being sandwiched between first and second stabilizing surface elements in both the body containment portion and the lid portion. In addition to the stabilizing surface elements, an aesthetically pleasing material is adhered to the outer portions of the body containment section and lid so that the casket has an attractive appearance. The body containment portion is constructed from rectangular pieces of the open cell material and stabilizing surface elements by folding the same into a box-like configuration.

Abstract: A casket 10 includes a four sided casket box 15 and a lid 16. A pair of appliques 40 may be fitted within a respective recess at the end of each side between a top framing strip 26 and a bottom framing strip 28. The pair of appliques together form a corner covering for each of the four corners of the casket. A pair of side snap members 56, 58, 110 may each be secured to the side adjacent the corner and between the top framing strip and the bottom framing strip. A pair of mating applique snap members 58, 90 may be secured to each applique. Mating engagement of the snap members may be achieved by applying a force perpendicular to a plane of the side 12, 34, thereby reliably mating the snap members and securing the applique to the casket side.

Abstract: A process to produce a plyed holographic yarn in which the slit film is allowed to be pulled from its source rather than being driven by drive rolls. The slit film and at least one other yarn are plyed and textured in an air texturing jet.

Abstract: The tool of the present invention includes a body portion, a coupling portion and a gauging portion. The coupling portion is coupled to the body portion and includes a beam member and a tool centering structure. The beam member is adapted to engage the latch ratchet of a latch mechanism and the tool centering structure is adapted to engage either the latch mechanism or the closure member to which the latch mechanism is coupled. The coupling portion maintains the body portion in a predetermined orientation relative to the latch ratchet. The gauging portion is adapted to contact a striker structure when the tool is coupled to the latch mechanism and the closure member is moved toward the closed position. Depending upon the configuration of the gauging portion, one or more indicator lights may be employed to notify the technician of the out-of-tolerance condition. Alternately, the gauging portion may be configured to permit the technician to obtain variable data on the position of the striker structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a resilient sealing insert with a belt-line extension for a door and window flush glass channel seal is described. The generally U-shaped channel insert includes a base, a first leg and a second leg which is attached to the base along a tearable line of weakness. The legs are separated from the insert into a window run channel portion and an integral belt-line extension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assembling a guide bar having a guide groove for a saw chain of a motor-driven chain saw. The guide groove extends along the periphery of the guide bar. The guide bar includes two parallel mutually adjacent side parts and individual spacers arranged between the side parts. The spacers hold the side parts at a spacing corresponding to the groove width. The side parts as well as the spacers are inseparably joined to each other at individual attachment points. A spacer is arranged at each attachment point. The spacers are fixed to a common carrier to obtain a light guide bar accurate with respect to size. The carrier is removed after the side parts are joined.

Abstract: The device for insertion and assembly of workpieces relating to the present invention is a device for insertion and assembly of workpieces for insertion and assembly of a first workpiece to a positioned second workpiece, and comprises means for advancing and retreating which causes the advance and retreat of the first workpiece toward said second workpiece, and means for rotating to rotate either workpiece around an axis Z being a line extending in the direction of advance and retreat of the first workpiece with respect to said second workpiece; wherein said means for advancing and retreating comprises a slider supported advanceably and retreatably with respect to the second workpiece by a body portion, means for holding connected to said slider and holding the first workpiece, and means for applying resilient energy to provide a prescribed resilient energy between the slider and said means for holding.

Abstract: A refrigerator door assembly is mounted on a stationary frame of a refrigeration unit and comprises a door frame integrally molded about a thermo-pane in sealing relationship therewith. The door frame is hingedly mounted on the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit by a pair of upper and lower hinge pins. A torsion bar, integrally molded within the door frame and secured to one of the hinge pins, functions to constantly apply a closing force on the door frame to move the door assembly into sealing contact with the stationary frame of the refrigeration unit.

Abstract: A multi-stage robot has at least three sets of upper and lower dies are mounted on the upper movable plate and base plate; a work pick-and-place device is mounted on the lower movable plate provided to be reciprocated in the horizontal direction and reciprocated in the vertical direction so as to progressively transfer parts on the lower dies; at least three part pick-and-place devices are radially mounted on the base plate; each of the part pick-and-place devices is provided to be reciprocated in the horizontal direction and reciprocated in the vertical direction so as to feed parts one by one to a corresponding lower die.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a variable insulated helically wound electrical coil is disclosed. Insulated rectangular wire is fed from a supply reel to a coating zone and within the coating zone liquid resin insulation is selectively applied to the wire so it has additional insulation only in those areas of the coil where the dielectric strength is needed. The insulated wire is fed through a curing station to allow curing of the additional insulation prior to winding the cured insulated wire into a coil. The cured insulated wire is wound into a coil of predetermined shape at a winding station whereby the portions of the wire having the additional insulatin are located in the areas of the coil where the greatest dielectric strength is needed. The timing of the resin application to the wire is coordinated with the winding of the coil so that the proper insulation thicknesses are achieved at the required locations in the coil.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a magnetic device and a manufacturing tool employing the methods. One of the methods includes the steps of: (1) providing a planar winding assembly and (2) employing an automated pick and placement tool adhesively to secure a first core-portion of a magnetic core to a second core-portion thereof proximate the planar winding assembly, the magnetic core adapted to impart a desired magnetic property to the planar winding assembly, the first and second core-portions being secured to said planar winding assembly without substantial compressive forces.