Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic cushion (1) having a base sheet (2) from which there project a plurality of adjacent inflatable cells (3) that are individually deformable in height. At least some of the cells (3) are internally fitted with respective individual sensors of cell deformation that deliver electrical signals indicating that a determined threshold of deformation of a cell (3) has been crossed.

Abstract: A bedding or seating product comprising a centrally located spring core, edge support means located around the perimeter of the spring core, filling material located above and below the spring core and an upholstered covering. The edge support may be either a string of springs, a pair of spiral edge supports or plastic edge reinforcements. The edge support means extends above and below the upper and lower surfaces of the spring core thus creating a higher peripheral edge than the central portion of the spring core. Layers of filling material are inserted over the central portion of the spring core in order to create a uniform upper and lower surface.

Abstract: In a method for suppressing the formation of sulfuric acid aerosols in exhaust gas purification systems, the exhaust gas is presprayed with water so that the temperature does not drop below the dew point of sulfuric acid in the exhaust gas, with this spraying taking place upstream from the gas scrubber, upstream from a prescrubber present in addition to the gas scrubber or upstream from a heat exchanger which is in turn upstream from the scrubber, and the gaseous sulfuric acid is absorbed by the water before the temperature drops below the dew point of the sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A bridge deck (10) is supported by tensile supports (11 and 12) and stabilized to reduce the overall aerodynamic lift on the deck (10) by the addition of aerofoil stabilizers (19 and 20) pivotally secured about respective axes (21) generally longitudinal of the deck (10). The stabilizers (19 and 20) are driven by a mechanism (21 to 26) operable by angular movement between the deck (10) and the tensile supports (11 and 12) to articulate the stabilizers (19 and 20) to a position which will generate a force, in the presence of a cross wind, to reduce the overall aerodynamic lift on the deck (10).

Abstract: A debris lifting apparatus for use in a surface sweeping vehicle comprises an isolated debris lifting receptacle mounted on the surface sweeping vehicle for arrested positioning in a lower debris receiving position, whereat the debris lifting receptacle is disposed to receive and retain the debris propelled forwardly by a rotating sweeping broom, and for positioning in a raised debris dumping position, whereat the debris lifting receptacle is disposed to dump the debris into a hopper. A drive mechanism mounted on the surface sweeping vehicle drives the debris lifting receptacle to effect movement of the debris lifting receptacle between the lower debris receiving position and the raised debris dumping position. A dumping mechanism mounted on the surface sweeping vehicle effects dumping of the debris from the debris lifting receptacle into the hopper when the debris lifting receptacle is in the raised debris dumping position.

Abstract: A water-proof electronic sound and light tooth brush including a handle and a brush head. The handle is a hollow body formed from a light permeable material, and is adapted to receive a sound and light control device. A tail end thereof is provided with a resonance box. The sound and light control device includes a battery adapted to provide electric power, and a contact switch for actuating a micro central processing unit. The contact switch includes a metal sleeve having an opening and accommodating therein a movable metal ball, the opening of the metal sleeve facing a metal piece remote from the metal sleeve in a non-contact relationship, such that the metal sleeve and the metal piece respectively contact the positive and negative terminals. Furthermore, the micro central processing unit is connected to a music integrated circuit and a speaker thereof. The speaker is provided near an elastic water-proof sound permeable film of the resonance box.

Abstract: A toilet brush is provided which includes an elongated handle having a first axis, a brush head having a second axis, and a flexible joint flexibly connecting the handle to the brush head. The joint is threadedly connected to at least one of the brush head and the handle, whereby the joint allows the second axis of the brush head to be deflected with respect to the first axis of the handle. The brush head may also include first and second sets of segregated bristles. The second set of bristles being longer, stiffer and disposed closer to the handle than the first set of bristles.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator and a process for producing the same are disclosed. The cosmetic applicator according to the present invention comprises a pair of components each comprising a cloth material used for coating cosmetics and a core material which is wrapped with the cloth material from the front surface side to the back surface side of the core material, and a welding sheet arranged at a joining portion of the two components which are arranged to face the respective back surfaces in order to join the back surfaces of the two components with each other, wherein the cloth material at the back surface side of the core material is folded at a predetermined size in the site excluding the central portion of the core material to form a folding face, and an excess endface inside the peripheral edge of the folding face is subjected to drawing.

Abstract: A device for reducing the likelihood that an automatic swimming pool cleaner will become stuck on the steps and corners of a swimming pool. The device has a continuous wall extending between a smaller end fitted to the circumference of the hose leading to or from the pool cleaner and a larger end facing the pool cleaner.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for removing water from the surface of a vehicle as the vehicle emerges from a car wash. Disclosed is an arched conduit 12 having a blower 18 for directing outside atmospheric air therethrough along with a plurality of swiveling air egress members 16 for directing a plurality of streams of high pressure air into the vehicle passageway 22 formed by the conduit arch 12. A plurality of electrically controlled position motors 26 are used to directionally position the air egress members 16 which members swivel by means of a ball socket fixture 38 on their base with means for connecting 24 the position motors to the air egress members 16. Also, the plates 44 of the conduit arch are welded to each other with the welds 46 being covered by a silicon-like material 48.

Abstract: A carpet extractor includes a base assembly (A) with a two part base housing (10). Upper (22) and lower portions (24,528) of the base housing define a socket (100), for receiving a cleaning fluid recovery tank (120,552), and a chamber (50), rearward of the socket, for receiving a suction fan (82,540) and associated motor (80,542). The chamber includes front (78,544) and rear compartments (546,76) for receiving the suction fan and motor, respectively. The lower portion (22,528) of the base housing defines a first pocket or indentation (70,550) for receiving a motor (68,548) for driving a rotating brushroll (60) and a second pocket (532) for receiving a solution supply pump (520) which selectively supplies pressurized cleaning fluid to a spray bar (526) and a remote distributor (614). The pocket and indentation are positioned rearward of the socket, and generally beneath a forward end of the chamber.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner construction 10 designed to be suspended from a user's forearm wherein the construction 10 includes a vacuum motor unit 11 suspended beneath a main body unit 12 comprising a vacuum hose body member 30 having an inboard end 31 provided with at least one curved support arm member 40 dimensioned to be slipped over the user's forearm.

Abstract: A system for collecting sawdust generated by a woodworking implement such as a table saw includes a funnel for directing sawdust from the saw to one end of a first hose, the other end of which communicates with a box-like structure having side and top walls and an open lower end. The interior of the box is divided into first and second compartments by a first portion of a baffle having edge portions positioned in grooves in opposing surfaces of two of the side walls of the box, the other two side walls having openings through which the other end of the first hose and one end of a second hose communicate with the first and second compartments, respectively. The box is affixed to the lid of a container in which the sawdust is collected. The open lower end of the box communicates with the interior of the container through an opening in the lid. The box is affixed to the lid by fasteners extending through strips surrounding the lid opening and through the lid, into the lower edges of the box side walls.

Abstract: A sweeper apparatus is disclosed for effectively and efficiently sweeping debris from a floor surface with a minimal amount of dust being generated outside of the apparatus. The sweeper apparatus includes a sweeper head assembly having a containment housing, a sweeper brush, an auger brush, and a vacuum intake head. The sweeper brush and the auger brush are rotatably mounted within the containment housing. The sweeper brush gravitationally rests upon the ground surface and provides for urging debris into the housing and towards the auger brush. The apparatus includes a vacuum source including a positive displacement vacuum capable of drawing vacuum through the sweeper head and drawing debris into a collection chamber. The apparatus of the present invention further includes an adjustable relief valve associated with the vacuum assembly. The relief valve has a sealing member and a pneumatic chamber adapted to bias the sealing member against a wall of the assembly to thereby seal an opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vacuum cleaner having a vacuum cleaner housing and a pivotable handle with a grip portion. The handle is pivotably secured to the vacuum cleaner housing in such a manner that the turning axis of the handle is generally horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of movement of the vacuum cleaner when the vacuum cleaner is in a working position on a horizontal surface. The handle is maintained in a generally vertical position when the vacuum cleaner is in the working position. When an operator lifts the vacuum cleaner housing from the working position using the handle, the vacuum cleaner housing pivots to a substantially vertical position, with the position of the grip portion relative to the operator's hand remaining substantially unchanged during the lifting.

Abstract: A self-propelled factory floor cleaning vehicle has a cylindrically-shaped rotating sweeping broom to propel forwardly debris disposed on a contacted portion of a factory floor being cleaned, thereby creating a forwardly propelled stream of debris. A hopper is disposed to receive and retain the forwardly propelled stream of debris. A deflector flap is disposed forwardly of the rotating sweeping broom and immediately rearwardly of the hopper, to receive at least a portion of the forwardly propelled stream of debris and to deflect it upwardly and forwardly onto the hopper.

Abstract: A furniture glide includes a ferrule having an upstanding cylindrical side wall defining a ferrule opening for receiving a furniture leg. Four substantially equidistantly spaced, upstanding ribs extend laterally inward from the side wall to a guide surface. The diameter of the circle formed by the four guide surfaces is substantially the same as that of the ferrule opening. A clip mounted in the ferrule has a pair of upstanding opposed clip arms. A plurality of prongs extend radially inward from each clip arm such that the distance between the prongs of the first and second clip arms is less than the diameter of the ferrule opening. A glide base on the furniture glide contacts the floor.

Abstract: A door closer unit (100) including a cylindrical housing (10) with a partition (14) axially extending inside and having a first liquid path; a moving body (20) with a movable barrier (24) dividing the interior of the housing into first and second chambers, and a rotational shaft (21) having an upper end extending upward; a door return spring (30) applying a recovering force to the door in a direction opposite to the direction when the moving body's rotational shaft (21) or housing (10) rotates in one direction; a high-viscosity liquid filling in the housing; a control check valve for opening a second liquid path when the door is opened, and closing the second liquid path when the door is closed; a cover (40) rotatably supporting the rotational shaft (21) of the moving body (20) and sealing the upper portion of the housing (10); a speed controller (19) regulating the amount of the liquid when the door is opened or closed, thus controlling the speed of the door; and a door stopper (29) for stopping the door whe

Abstract: A tilting hinge, includes a bracket having mount plate portion and a bearing plate portion bent at a right angle in relation to the mount plate portion and in which a bearing hole is formed. A rotating shaft has a mount portion, a large-diameter portion and an externally threaded small-diameter portion supported rotatably in the bearing hole. A first friction washer is provided between the large-diameter portion and one side of the bearing plate of the bracket and has a hole in which the small-diameter portion of the rotating shaft is inserted. A second friction washer is provided in engagement with the other side of the bearing plate and has formed thereof a hole in which the small-diameter portion of the rotating shaft is inserted. A spring washer provided in engagement with the second friction plate and has formed thereof a hole in which the small-diameter portion of rotating shaft is inserted.

Abstract: A new reinforcing device for reinforcing the union of a metal door jamb (or frame) and a hinge of an attached door for helping prevent the bending and breaking of the door jamb and the sagging of the door from the weight of the door, especially on a metal door jamb. The inventive device includes a plate having front and back surfaces, a pair of opposite ends, and a pair of sides extending between the ends. The plate has a plurality of spaced apart holes extending therethrough between the front and back surfaces. The holes are adapted for coaxial alignment with corresponding fastener holes of a leaf of a hinge. The plate is adapted for attachment to a structure over a leaf of a hinge fastened to the structure such that the leaf of the hinge is interposed between the structure and the plate.

Abstract: A hinge suitable for use in tube clamps for tubing in automobiles includes two members rotatably connected together. A pair of pin shafts protrude from either one of the two members, each pin shaft having an outer wall. A pair of support holes are formed in the other member, the pin shafts being inserted into the respective support holes so that the two members are rotatable relative to each other. Each support hole has a peripheral wall, a plurality of abutment portions protruding from either one of the peripheral wall of each support hole or each pin shaft. A plurality of escape recesses are formed in the other of the peripheral wall of each support hole and each pin shaft so as to locationally correspond to the respective abutment portions.

Abstract: A device facilitating operation of a doorknob, comprising a tubular body member having a continuous wall with an outer gripping surface and an inner surface defining bore adapted for receiving the doorknob. A plurality of resiliently deformable projections extend inwardly from the inner surface of the wall. A distance between opposing projections before installation of the device on the doorknob is smaller than a cross dimension of the knob. Each projection has a pair of spaced end portions formed integrally with the inner surface of the wall. The outer gripping surface of the continuous wall includes a generally curved section between each pair of spaced end portions before the device is installed on the knob. Deformation of the projections upon installation of the device on the knob causes the spaced end portions of each projection to spread apart and embrace an outer periphery of the doorknob.

Abstract: A device that enables a person positioned in a body of water to hold onto the exterior hull surface of a watercraft. A handle has a straight central part and a pair of parallel arms that are perpendicular to the central part and which extend from opposite ends of the central part in a common direction. Each of the parallel arms has a distal free end that engages a suction cup on its convex side. An O-ring is integrally formed with each suction cup on its concave side, and is positioned on the outermost peripheral edge of its associated suction cup. The O-ring increases the volumetric capacity of the suction cup and therefore increases the strength of the vacuum that holds the suction cup to the watercraft.

Abstract: A textile machine, more particularly a drawing frame, carries out two drawing passes while reducing as much as possible the harmful effects of any stoppage and eliminating the need for spare tubs holding processed slivers of cotton fibers.

Abstract: A method of operating a draw frame including a plurality of serially arranged roll pairs each defining a nip through which a fiber sliver passes from roll pair to roll pair. Each roll pair is formed of an upper roll and a lower roll. A pressing arm carries the upper rolls, and pressing devices are accommodated in the pressing arm for pressing each upper roll against a respective lower roll. The method comprises the following steps: during the working state of the draw frame, passing the sliver consecutively through the roll pair nips while the pressing devices press the upper rolls against respective lower rolls, and during an interruption of the working state the upper output roll is relieved of pressing forces to an extent that at the most only an insubstantial pressure is exerted by the upper output roll on the sliver situated in the nip between the upper output roll and the lower output roll.

Abstract: A knotless securing device (10) includes a main shaft (14) with at least two loops (40) connected to each end of the main shaft (14). The length of the main shaft (14) between the loops (40) is long enough to accept a plurality of wraps of a rope (30) having a diameter of substantially equal to the diameter of the main shaft (14). A locking device (54) is connected to at least one of the loops (40) to hinder movements that would jeopardize the connection between the securing device (10) and the rope (30). A length of rope (30) is secured to the device (10) by first doubling over the rope (30) to form a fold (80). One loop (40) is passed through the fold (80), and the two ends (82, 84) are wrapped around the main shaft (14) a number of times and then passed through the other loop (40).

Abstract: A device for fastening a first flat component (1) to a second flat component (2) comprises a spring clip (3). The second component (2) has a rectangular recess (4) which is engaged by the first component (1) with two opposing, angled plane material sections (5) in which slot-type recesses (6) are configured oriented parallel to the second component (2). The spring clip (3) has a U- or V-shaped cross-section and outwardly bent flanges (7). These flanges (7) are inserted between the material sections (5) and supported in the first component (1). The angled flanges (7) of the spring clip (3) extend in a final fitted position through the slot-type recesses (6) and engage behind the second component (2).

Abstract: A reclosable zipper comprised of a first profile interlockable with a second profile is provided. Each profile is provided with a fusible rib layer for sealing the zipper to package material. The fusible rib layer includes a plurality of rib portions separated by planar portions.

Abstract: A quick release buckle particularly for use on backpacks including a two part body, an engagement part and a receptor part each of which include attachments for a strap or belt. The body parts telescope into engagement with one body part including a flexible finger and the other a catch. A buckle release strap is secured to the flexible finger and to the body by a snap fastener. At least one upstanding wing on a body part protects the buckle release strap from unintended release.

Abstract: A two-piece lanyard release buckle which comprises a keeper and a secure part. The keeper is comprised of a floor which includes a front portion and a rear portion and a cover spaced apart from the floor, means for flexibly securing the cover and the floor to one another and a lanyard secured to the cover. The opposed surfaces of the floor and the cover define a slot therebetween and a keeper surface is formed on the surface of the cover. The secure part is configured to be received in the slot and is comprised of a front portion and a rear portion. The secure part is characterized by at least one locking finger having a top surface and terminating in a catch tab. When the secure part is received in the keeper, the locking finger engages the keeper surface and locks the secure part to the keeper.

Abstract: A self-supporting body support structure for a casket is provided. The body support structure is fabricated from a sheet of cardboard and comprises a planar body supporting portion having a pair of lateral edges and longitudinal supporting structure along each lateral edge of the body supporting portion for supporting the lateral edges of the body supporting portion above the bottom of the casket. Each longitudinal supporting structure is formed by folding a lateral edge portion of the cardboard sheet beneath the body supporting portion. A plurality of supports is spaced laterally between the longitudinal supporting structures and longitudinally along the length of the body supporting portion and supports the body supporting portion between the longitudinal supporting structures and along the length of the body supporting portion above the bottom of the casket. Each support is formed by folding a first tab potion of the cardboard sheet beneath the body supporting portion.

Abstract: A casket having a body and a lid hinged to the body along a hinged edge, and an unhinged edge opposite the hinged edge, includes a wedge bar locking mechanism for locking the lid to the body in a closed position. The locking mechanism includes a wedge bar installed within a cavity of the casket body flange which extends along the unhinged edge, the wedge bar interacting with pull-down studs which are mounted on a flange of the lid and which extend into the cavity upon closing the lid via a plurality of openings in the body flange. The wedge bar is supported vertically by a plurality of hangers which reside within the openings in the body flange. Each hanger includes a radial flange and a cylindrical sleeve depending therefrom. The sleeve has two diametrically opposite vertical slots which receive the wedge bar and permit the wedge bar to move along its longitudinal axis for locking and unlocking the mechanism. The slots terminate at their lower ends at support surfaces on which the wedge bar rests.

Abstract: An inexpensive decorative handle assembly for carrying a decedent confinement chamber, such as a casket or coffin, comprising a bar, and a plurality of end caps consisting of a bar restraint and a fastener, and at least one decorative aspect. One end of the bar fits within each bar recess preventing the bar from moving with respect to the end caps. The decedent confinement chamber is adapted to mate with each fastener, thereby preventing the end caps from moving with respect to the chamber, and thus securing the bar to the chamber, forming a handle. The decorative handle assembly further comprises one or more of a variety of decorative aspects including, but not limited to, decorative lugs and decorative corner pieces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic part used for mobile communications apparatuses and the like, and more particularly to an electronic part, such as an acoustic surface-wave device, a piezoelectric ceramic device or the like, which requires an oscillation space near the surface of the functional device chip thereof, and a method of production thereof. With this method, a space retainer for forming a sealed space at the functional portion of the chip can be hermetically sealed and have high moisture resistance, and the process of forming the space retainer can be carried out easily.

Abstract: A burnisher for use with a lathe or production machine to burnish opposing thrust faces of a crankshaft laterally fixed and rotatably driven thereby. The tool of the burnisher has a plurality of opposing burnishing rollers that operatively engage under opposing torsional load thrust faces of the crankshaft rotatably driven by the lathe or production machine. The burnisher features biasing spring construction that provides for the movement of the burnishing tool laterally into a centered working position relative to the opposing surfaces of the crankshaft when sufficient turning force or torque is applied to the burnishing tool. This construction provides for even application of burnishing force by the burnishing rollers onto the thrust faces for application in which the workpiece is fixed laterally without becoming distorted.

Abstract: A closure panel hemming apparatus includes a lower support supporting a lower hemming die and an upper support spaced from and mounted above the lower support supporting an upper hemming die. The upper and lower supports are relatively vertically moveable for bringing the dies toward and away from one another. At least one guide post interconnects the upper and lower supports and maintains alignment of the upper and lower supports during movement thereof. A plurality of actuators of the ball screw or rack and pinion type is driveably connected to draw together the upper and lower supports bringing the dies together for edge hemming preformed metal panels nested between the dies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for closing sheathings, such as cable conduits 23, flexible pipe lines or container elements by means of a closure device 25 provided on a tool 24, wherein closure elements 26 at two oppositely located rim parts of the sheathing can be alternatingly hooked together and unhooked, or separated, when being opened by means of a slider 27 disposed on the tool 24. A further device 29 for securing the connected closure elements 26 or connecting elements, which can be respectively activated independently of the position of the slider 27, is provided on the tool 24 for receiving the slider 27.

Abstract: A frame member of rectangular cross section with rounded corners is formed by expansion of a tubular blank within a die cavity having an inner portion of corresponding cross section and an outer transition portion which is of smoothly continuously curved cross sectional profile elongated substantially parallel to the larger dimension of the rectangular section. An outer portion of the tubular blank is deformed to correspond with the continuously curved cross sectional profile and is sealed by a resiliently compressible sealing element of corresponding profile through which fluid pressure is applied in order to expand the blank. By matching the profile of the transition portion to the rectangular inner portion, the transition portion can be made shorter and considerable savings of materials and resources can be achieved.

Abstract: Electronic indoor or outdoor alpha-numeric sign display system featuring readily accessible access to internally located electronic and other components from either the front or the rear of the sign display system for quick changeout of components. Opposing accessible spring latch rods located interiorly to a sign display module including a reflector/lens/louver assembly engage opposing catches on catch panels located in the interior of an enclosure or frame to secure the sign display module to the enclosure or frame. The spring latch rods are operated by special tools from the front or rear of the sign display system for disengagement of the sign display module from the enclosure or frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacturing of very high pressure vessels so that they survive high cycle fatigue loading. In particular, the method requires creating a residual tangential stress at a bore radius of a vessel such that the stress under load is more compressive than a maximum applied internal pressure. Furthermore, the method may require creating a residual stress a the inner radii of the supporting jackets such that the stress under load is compressive or zero.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plastic cover for a connector bar that includes providing a mold having a substantially rectangular shaped block, having a first surface and a second surface adjacent the first surface. Both the first and second surfaces each have at least one generally cylindrically shaped projection extending outwardly away from the respective surfaces. To form the plastic cover, the mold is dipped into a polymer solution and is allowed to dwell in the solution for a certain period of time. Next, the plastic cover is cured for a sufficient period of time so that the polymer solution hardens to form the plastic cover. After the cover is formed around the mold, it is removed from within the cover through a slit opening. After the mold is removed from the cover, a connector bar can be inserted through the opening into the cover's cavity.

Abstract: An interchangeable cast metal block for mounting on a rotor shaft, the shaft having a polygonal cross-section. The block includes a substantially circular body having a central bore complementary to the polygonal cross-section of the rotor shaft such that the rotation of the shaft will turn the block. There are at least two opposed cutting blade mounting bosses for attachment of cutting blades on the external surface of the block. The mounting bosses are positioned on the block in a predetermined geometric arrangement relative to a facet of the polygonal center bore such that the block can be reversed and re-mounted on the rotor shaft to effectively double the available number of cutting blade positions. The number of available cutting blade positions is two times the number of facets on the polygonal center bore. A plurality of the blocks may be stacked on the rotor in an array to provide a plurality of cutting blade patterns along the length of the rotor shaft.

Abstract: An automatic cutting and crimping apparatus has a wire transporter, a cutting/stripping unit, and a terminal crimping unit. The wire transporter includes a guide tube, a nozzle, a holder, and bolts for removably holding the guide tube and the nozzle to the holder. The nozzle is disposed so as to communicate with and end of the guide tube. The holder includes a holding member and a cover. The holding member is divided into two side walls, and has a hollow that extends in the direction of wire feeding. One of the side walls is formed so as to be lower than the other, so that a space occurs between the cover and the lower side wall. The cover is disposed so as to cover the hollow. The bolts includes a bolt for tightening the cover onto the top of one of the side walls, and a bolt for holding the cover to the other side wall. The end of the guide tube and the base end of the nozzle are housed in the hollow, and are surrounded by the holding member and the cover.

Abstract: In a production method of a rotor, a lower layer slot insulator is held at a slot insulator holding portion of a combining jig. A lower layer coil bar is inserted into a coil inserting path of the combining jig and is combined integrally with the lower layer slot insulator by being pushed together. Thereafter, the combined set is set in a coil integrating path of a coil holding member. The coil holding member is attached to a coil inserting device along with an armature core. The lower layer slot insulator and a lower coil trunk are integrally inserted into a slot of the armature core by pushing the lower layer coil bar in the coil integrating path. The lower layer coil trunk and an upper layer coil trunk may be formed integrally with respective coil arms as a single coil bar.

Abstract: A process for producing a dielectric filter by bonding coaxial dielectric resonators of predetermined size as arranged side by side. The process comprises forming interstage coupling windows by removing an outer conductor layer from the same region of each of adjoining surfaces of the resonators to be adjacent to each other, and bonding the resonators as arranged side by side in proximity to each other on a smooth-surfaced table with an electrically conductive bonding material applied to at least one of the outer conductive layers remaining on the adjoining surfaces.

Abstract: A method of adjusting the static attitude of a head slider attached to a head suspension for use in a rigid disk drive. The head suspension includes a load beam having a mounting region, a rigid region, and a spring region. The head suspension also includes a flexure for supporting a head slider having a read/write head. The flexure is attached to the load beam at at least an attachment isolation structure. The attachment isolation structure includes an attachment area at which the flexure is attached to the load beam; at least one slot surrounding the attachment area; and at least one junction tab traversing the slot to connect the attachment area to the remainder of the head suspension. The attachment area can be displaced by permanently deforming the junction tab. Displacement of the attachment area places a torque on the flexure which causes a displacement, e.g. adjustment, of the head slider attached thereto.

Abstract: It is of the type comprising a multi-tool system for inspecting, cleaning and replacing members in an oil installation and is one which comprises a support (8) on which there are mounted means (9, 10, 17) capable of laterally shifting at least two devices (22, 29) in opposite directions, it being possible for at least one of said devices (29) to be rotated about one of said directions.

Abstract: A component-mounting block of an electronic component-mounting apparatus has mounting heads installed thereon. Each mounting head has a nozzle-replacing device for replacing at least one selected sucking nozzle by at least one other sucking nozzle to be newly selected. The replacement is possible during travel of the component-mounting block between a mounting position and a sucking position effected by a X-Y moving stage. At least one mounting head carries at least one sucking nozzle rotatable about a vertical axis of a nozzle holder. The mounting head has the nozzle holder, and an engaging member holder. Sucking nozzles are circumferentially arranged about the vertical axis of the nozzle holder and vertically retractably held by the nozzle holder. The engaging member holder holds engaging members which engageably face the nozzles.

Abstract: A machine for removing deckboards from pallets includes a table assembly that establishes a working surface upon which a pallet can be placed and a pair of spaced, parallel, elongate frame members that are spaced from the working surface. The frame members are spaced apart a distance greater than the width of a stringer and are adapted to fit into the spaces between adjacent stringers. A paddle is included as part of each of the frame members, the paddle being movable from a retracted position where the paddle is disposed within the frame member and an extended position where the paddle moves outside the frame member and contacts a deckboard so as to move it relative to the stringers. A hydraulic cylinder moves the paddles between the retracted and extended positions. Preferably, the paddles are hinged for movement such that the deckboards are gradually pried from the stringers in order to minimize damage to the deckboards or stringers as the deckboards are removed.

Abstract: A method of assembling electronic equipment using a work station which comprises a rotatable work surface, a fixed work surface and a support frame. The rotatable work surface is rotatably mounted to the fixed work surface which is, in turn, mounted to the support frame. The work station includes a locking mechanism positioned between the rotatable work surface and the fixed work surface for adjusting the rotational orientation of the rotatable work surface. The rotatable work surface and the fixed work surface are both made of an electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe material.