Abstract: An electronic component mounting apparatus and an electronic component mounting method are provided which improve the productivity by reducing the cycle time. The electronic component mounting method includes the steps of a) picking up an electronic component from a first supplying section or a second supplying section respectively disposed on each side of a substrate, b) recognizing the electronic component by a recognition section, and c) moving and mounting the electronic component on the substrate. Frequently used electronic components are stored in both of the first and second supplying sections. The electronic components are picked up from the first supplying section and mounted on the substrate in the normal operating conditions. When the electronic components stored in the first supplying section run out, the same kind of components are provided by the second supplying section to continue the mounting operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching an integrated circuit die to a substrate. Specifically, substrates which are used for BOC/COB or F/C surface mounting comprise protrusions on the surface of the substrate. The protrusions are configured to form barriers to hold an adhesive paste within the barriers. An integrated circuit die is disposed on the top of the barriers and coupled to the substrate by the adhesive paste.

Abstract: This invention is related to a method for encapsulating bond regions in electronic components comprising, for example, metallic bond regions, the method comprising the steps of exposing an electronic component having at least one bond region through a primary gas atmosphere comprising unstable or excited gaseous species, the gaseous species being substantially devoid of any electrical charges, the primary gas atmosphere having a pressure ranging from about 0.5×105 Pa to about 3.0×105 Pa, thereby forming a treated, non-encapulated electronic component, then encapsulating the electronic component.

Abstract: A method of connecting a terminal to a conductor comprises the steps of mating the terminal with the conductor through a thin stud of the terminal projecting from a base of the termina, giving ultrasonic vibration to the base of the terminal and the conductor to join the terminal and the conductor laminate at mating portion. The method further comprises the step of crushing a portion of the stud projecting above the conductor by giving a pressure without the ultrasonic vibration to the portion of the stud, thus to caulk the terminal to the conductor.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine hot section component having a ceramic thermal barrier coating is repaired by removing the ceramic thermal barrier coating, removing oxidation products and corrosion products from the metallic bond coating beneath the ceramic thermal barrier coating, applying a noble metal to the component, diffusing the noble metal into the component substrate, and aluminiding the component to provide an outermost noble metal-Al layer.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating device and a method for manufacturing a housing of the heat-dissipating device have been proposed. A metal plate is stamped to form a blank plate having a central area with a first set of fins, a second set of fins, and a number of assembly holes. The blank plate is further pressed to make the first set of fins and the second set of fins extend upright relative to the central area and surround the central area. The assembly holes allow the housing to be engaged by fasteners to a mounting plate with a fan.

Abstract: A continuous corrugated heat exchanger and method of making same includes a plurality of contiguous plates and a plurality of tabs disposed between adjacent plates. The plates include a plurality of refrigerant plates having a plurality of beads and at least one blank plate at each end of the refrigerant plates forming an end sheet. The refrigerant sheets are folded bellows-like to form a stack and the end sheet is folded on a top and bottom of the stack and connected thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the production of double-walled hollow sections by means of internal high-pressure forming, a first hollow section being inserted into a second hollow section, after which the double-walled hollow section thus formed is subjected to high internal fluid pressure in such a way in an internal high-pressure forming die that the double-walled hollow section is expanded. During this process, an air gap is formed between the first, inner, hollow section and the second, outer, hollow section.

Abstract: To provide a method for mounting an outer sleeve onto a housing in low cost and with high precision in a linear sliding apparatus, the linear sliding apparatus has a shaft, and the outer sleeve is fitted around the shaft and slidable in a linear manner relative to the shaft. The method includes the steps of: engaging any desired position of an outer circumference of the outer sleeve with a stationary member in a convex and concave engagement; and fixing the stationary member to the housing by a fastening member, thereby mounting the outer sleeve on the housing.

Abstract: A gear head for a manually guided power implement is provided. Part of the tool shaft, which receives a rotatable cutting tool, is embodied as a cylindrical splined shaft having grooves for the positive transmission of torque to the cutting tool. An abutment plate is disposed on the tool shaft and has an abutment surface that extends essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tool shaft. A centering cylinder extends through a circular central opening of the cutting tool and has inwardly directed longitudinal ribs that engage in the grooves of these splined shaft. A free end of the centering cylinder is provided with a beveled portion that extends from an outer contour of the cylinder to into the grooves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device for saw blades, in particular in motor-driven straight-back and saber saws, which is fixable to a lifting rod.

Abstract: Portable circular saws are taught that may include a base and a saw unit pivotally coupled to the base. The saw unit may have a circular saw blade that is adapted to laterally pivot relative to the base. A stopper may be provided to allow an operator to selectively stop the saw unit at a second pivot angle that is between a first pivot angle and a third pivot angle. Preferably, the stopper may have an operative position and a non-operative position. In the operative position, the saw unit can pivot from the first pivot angle to the third pivot angle without stopping at the second pivot angle. In the non-operative position, the saw unit can pivot between the first pivot angle and the second pivot angle. A first stopper may be provided to permit the saw to be selectively stopped at a small angle pivot position (e.g. 0°) before a minimum pivot angle (e.g. −5°). A second stopper may be provided to permit the saw to be selectively stopped at a large angle pivot position (e.g.

Abstract: A leveling assembly to establish elevations in a building structure for installing cabinets, bookshelves, countertops, etc. There is a telescoping mounting post adapted to be positioned in bearing engagement between a floor surface and the top of a doorway, ceiling or other upper surface. A laser that transmits a horizontal laser beam is mounted to a mounting device that can be moved to different positions along the length of the post. Locking devices hold the laser mounting device in place, and also properly position the post to be in firm engagement with its bearing surfaces. The laser mounting device can be swung to upper and lower positions.

Abstract: In connection with a position measuring system for great measuring lengths, several partial scale elements preferably formed of glass are applied on a base body. The partial scale elements are welded together.

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring device comprising two rod elements which can be pivoted about a common axis of rotation and form the sides of an angle and whose angular positions towards each other can be detected electronically. The device also comprises a calculator which in accordance with a set angle calculates the distances along straight or curved lines extending between the points defined by the rod elements, as well as a display unit which displays the set angle or the distances detected. Said measuring device can also be used as electronic calculator.

Abstract: An adjustable deckel profiler is disclosed, for use in apparatus for drying a moving paper web. The profiler is a slidable member which interacts with impingement air to control and adjust the air against the moving web. Means are provided for adjusting and setting the profiler relative to cross-machine drying air profiling.

Abstract: The present invention is that of a new and improved ball dryer that is designed to pull the moisture away from wet and waterlogged balls, primarily footballs, at an accelerated rate, preferably 10 minutes or less. The present invention would be battery-powered or have a generator for a power source. The present invention works by blowing tremendous amounts of air by the ball. Alternatively, the present drying apparatus mechanism works as a high-powered dehydrator or as a convectional oven.

Abstract: The present invention is a coffee bean roster attachment for conventional home rotisserie ovens. The invention features a roasting tube made of mesh or thin-walled perforated metal and a variety of different components to adapt the roasting tube to the rotisserie apparatus supplied with the conventional home rotisserie oven.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vacuum processing apparatus having vacuum processing chambers the insides of which must be dry cleaned, and to a method of operating such an apparatus. When the vacuum processing chambers are dry-cleaned, dummy substrates are transferred into the vacuum processing chamber by substrates conveyor means from dummy substrate storage means which is disposed in the air atmosphere together with storage means for storing substrates to be processed, and the inside of the vacuum processing chamber is dry-cleaned by generating a plasma. The dummy substrate is returned to the dummy substrate storage means after dry cleaning is completed. Accordingly, any specific mechanism for only the cleaning purpose is not necessary and the construction of the apparatus can be made simple.

Abstract: An apparatus for agitating a workpiece in a high pressure environment comprises a workpiece holder, a bearing, a pressure chamber housing, and a nozzle. The workpiece holder couples to the pressure chamber housing via the bearing. The nozzle couples to the pressure chamber housing. The workpiece holder comprises protrusions and a region for holding the workpiece. In operation a fluid exits the nozzle and impinges the protrusions of the workpiece holder causing the workpiece holder to rotate, which agitates the workpiece.

Abstract: A method is used for manufacturing a waterproof shoe having an enclosure to be secured or stitched to a shell, and a midsole and an outsole. The shell includes a widely opened bottom opening formed by the bottom peripheral portion of the shell for allowing the enclosure to be easily and quickly stitched to the shell. One or more flexible flaps are secured to the bottom peripheral portion of the shell. A shoe last and one or more insulating liners may also be easily engaged into the shell. The flaps may be solidly folded to engage with the shoe last or the midsole.

Abstract: A blade accessory for use with heavy equipment to permit changeability between a bucket and a grading blade, the blade accessory comprising a frame, means for mounting the frame to the vehicle, means for attaching a bucket to the frame to permit pivotal movement of the bucket with respect to the frame about a vertical axis along with means to pivotably move the bucket in a horizontal plane. Means to mount the blade member on the front of the bucket are such that the blade member may be angled when the bucket is moved in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A material handling vehicle is provided which includes a lower truck chassis and an upper material handling structure pivotally supported by the lower chassis, all functions of which vehicle are driven by a single engine. The material handling vehicle is controllable from a main truck cab on the truck chassis or from an upper operator's cab mounted on the upper structure. The single engine provides highway travel power and power to all excavator functions, while the vehicle, including remote travel and implement manipulation capabilities, may be controlled from the upper operator cab. The main engine, when used for over-the-highway travel, powers the driven wheels through a manual transmission in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A fluid supply and reservoir is proved which may be used in conjunction with a clothes refreshing appliance. A fluid cartridge has a top wall to which the nozzle assembly may be secured, and a supply of pressurized air is connected to the nozzle assembly to draw fluid from the reservoir into the nozzle assembly through a siphon tube by a venturi action. The air supply may be provided through an air supply arrangement which includes guide walls for positioning the nozzle assembly relative to the air supply, and a resiliently mounted air supply tube for mating with an air supply opening in the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an outdoor sign has a plurality of display modules, each hermetically sealed, for forming a hermetically sealed large sign screen. Each module is preferably formed of a lightweight plastic enclosure with an open interior containing circuitry and light emitting diodes. Means for minimizing deflection of the front panel are incorporated into the enclosure. One such means includes a single restrictive vent for pressure equalization to minimize deflection of the face portion. The means also includes an internal diaphragm to maintain the integrity of the hermetic seal. A feature and advantage of the invention is that moisture and other containments are effectively precluded from entry into the chamber containing the circuitry and LED's of the display sign.

Abstract: This invention relates to a tape-loop display panel (4) that is stretched between two parallel drums (3, 33) which are mounted to rotate in a frame (2) and driven intermittently by an electric motor (11), whereby frame (2) comprises means (10) for lighting the portion of loop (4) that is shown, characterized in that tape loop (4) is transparent and comprises transparent housings (9), or pouches, that are intended to receive information displays or supports.

Abstract: A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-changing objects may be easily inserted into and withdrawn from the interior of the chambers through access areas provided on the border. The border may be integrally formed into a housing, or it may be removably or permanently attached to an existing housing. A hinged connection may be incorporated into the construction of the border so that the border may be temporarily pivoted away from the screen to allow a user to gain access to controls or the like positioned behind the border.

Abstract: A customizable family display has a background sheet that provides a display area and a plurality of figures that together represent a family. The plurality of figures are arranged on the display area of the background sheet, enabling a user to create a custom display of their individual family, and display the custom display to show pride in their family.

Abstract: An information display system, mountable on planar surfaces such as the walls of buildings or the sides of semi-trailers, includes a frame and a polygonal flexible sheet perimetricly anchored to the frame. The system includes at least one anchoring bracket rigidly attached to the planar surface at each of the sheet's apices or corner locations. Other anchoring brackets may be rigidly attached to the planar surface at various locations along the sign's edges. The sign may be a sheet of flexible polymeric material which may be optionally fiber-reinforced. Alternatively, the sign may be cloth made from tightly woven natural or synthetic fibers. An advertising message or other graphic information is printed on the sign, which is hemmed along its perimetric edges to create a channel surrounding the sheet. At least one retaining device is inserted through the perimetric hem and the sheet is secured by tensioning means attached to the anchoring brackets which act on the retaining device(s).

Abstract: A firearm safety device for use with semiautomatic pistols and other firearms which use striker pins to activate a firing pin is disclosed. The invention uses apparatus which selectively blocks the travel or operation of the striker pin to place the firearm in a safe condition. The invention allows for the application of key lock systems to place the firearm in a safe condition and to prevent tampering by unauthorized individuals. In the operation, the safety blocking mechanism operates by preventing the striker from reaching its released position upon application of trigger pressure. The firearm is also caused to be placed in an out of battery condition when selected on and there is any attempt to pull the trigger on the firearm.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for setting the angle of the stock for MAR shotguns. It includes a fixed plate (11) for fixing to a part of the stock body, a mobile plate (12) for fixing to another part of the stock, a vertical guide element (13) anchored above the fixed plate (11) that can be positioned at least in one transverse direction and be associated to a memory element. The mobile part is connected to the guide element and can be moved in several directions and angularly on and with respect to the same for the positioning of one part of the stock on the other.

Abstract: Cetane improvers based on triglycerides and petroleum fractions are disclosed that are at least one half as effective as commercially sold cetane improvers. In each case, the cetane improvers are nitrates produced through the nitration of medium to long chain compounds containing a double bond. Applications include use with diesel and alcohol fuels intended for use in diesel engines. The nitrates have advantages due to their good performance relative to their nitrogen content. Observed properties of some products indicate they also have lubricity and/or detergency enhancing capabilities when used with diesel fuel.

Abstract: An assembly for hanging potted plants is disclosed which is capable of holding more than one planted pot at a time, and repotting of the plant without removal from the assembly. The assembly includes a ring attached to a hook used to hang the assembly from the ceiling or used as a handle to transport the assembly. A cage is connected to the ring and includes a plurality of resilient ribs having curled extensions and a generally S-shaped configuration. The planted pot can be securely held to the assembly in a variety of ways. A cable or chain can be associated with the ribs for tightly surrounding the plant pot and bringing the ribs into secure contact with the plant pot. A platform may be attached to the ribs for supporting a plant pot thereon. Also, a ring may be attached to the ribs for holding a plant pot therein.

Abstract: The invention concerns a drive for closing devices, for example gates or shurrers, with variable speed output drive and a device for detecting a given position of the closing device. According to the invention, the drive speed output depends on the position of the gate and can be controlled depending on the given mechanical closing characteristic of the closing device.

Abstract: A drive unit for doors, especially doors having a non-rectilinear profile formed by wings (26, 26′, 24, 24′, 124, 126) comprises a motor (10) whose rotary shaft (20) engages with at least a bar or section (12, 14) connected to at least one of said wings. Said drive unit is located either on the roof or the external front of the lower basis or between the wings of an elevator car of story doors. In case of telescopic movement superposed wings, one of the wing is moved by the drive unit, and a transmission unit (100) transmits the rotation of a wing (124) to the other one (126).

Abstract: The Articulated Parking Barrier, when deployed, prevents un-authorized automobile entry to adjacent parking spaces. This unique device is attached at the centerline dividing two adjacent parking spaces to prohibit unauthorized parking at one or both adjacent spaces. By this placement the opposing, right and left, articulated arms can be deployed independently as barriers to adjacent unoccupied parking spaces. When not deployed, the Articulated Parking Barrier appears to be nothing more than a metal divider post between two automobile parking spaces. Deployment and retraction of the articulated arms can be by hand or a remote-controlled, motor-driven mechanism.

Abstract: A plastic louver for a shutter comprises a main louver body with end caps which are made separately from the louver body. The louver body before receiving the end caps has open ends, each of which is defined by a surrounding mouth wall and each end cap has an end face which is bordered by an outside edge wall of the end cap. The end caps are fitted into the louver ends such that the outside edge walls of the end caps are positioned interiorly of the louver end mouth walls. This construction gives the plastic louver a one piece wooden look.

Abstract: A louver assembly comprises a plurality of parallel horizontally extending louvers pivotally secured at their opposite ends to a supporting frame and a control bar which determines angled positioning of the louvers. The control bar has a modular construction in that it is formed by a plurality of bar segments, that interlock, vertically aligned with one another. Each bar segment pivotally connects to an associated louver such that all of the louvers move in unison through a single movement of the control bar.

Abstract: A sliding panel system having panels sliding along at least one slide rail arrangement and movable partition system having a rail, and a rail for a carriage for a movable partition, and a method for use of a movable partition system having a rail, and a partition wall system having a drive mechanism, and a housing, in particular for drive systems of automatic and horizontally movable elements. The housing is used in particular to hold mechanical, electrical and electronic components, and has been simplified from the point of view of manufacturing and installation, and the torsional rigidity has been increased. The housing consists of a C-shaped transom profile which can be closed by means of a closing profile to realize a housing interior, and on which a support leg is realized in one piece, thereby forming a cavity.

Abstract: A light transmitting panel mounting structure for mounting a transmitting panel is provided with a frame having a mounting flange, a light transmitting panel bonded relatively movably to the frame and a weather strip held by the mounting flange of the frame for sealing a space between the frame and the light transmitting panel. The weather strip has a body portion, a leg portion extending from the body portion to face the body portion for clamping the mounting flange of the frame in cooperation with the body portion, and a hollow lip having a hollow cross-sectional shape and projecting from the leg portion in elastic contact with an end face of the light transmitting panel. The hollow lip has a bent portion that is collapsible while shifting toward the leg portion when the hollow lip is subjected to an external force, and the bent portion is provided with a groove for assisting the collapsing action.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-piece door module for motor vehicles, encompassing a self-supporting metal carrier panel, which also encompasses, as integral constituents, a multiplicity of plastic functional components which are connected securely and permanently to the metal carrier panel in one operation by the outsert technique.

Abstract: A vehicle door module includes a lock attached to a constituent support panel of the module, which is shaped to press against the periphery of an opening formed in an interior panel of a door frame. The support panel being identical for a vehicle with two doors and for a vehicle with four doors. The lock assembly includes lugs for fastening the lock to the panel with lugs that differ for the type of vehicle. Preferably a first lug of a length suited to a two-door vehicle, and a second lug that is suited to a four-door vehicle. This arrangement makes it possible to use the same standard module for vehicles of different types and therefore to cut down on the corresponding investment needed for producing the module.

Abstract: A method or process for making polycrystalline diamond or polycrystalline CBN cutting tools (Superabrasives), which have integral chip-breaking features is disclosed. This method involves pressing a die or other like rigid component against either the outer can cover or the diamond or CBN region directly. This invention provides economical manufacture of diamond chip-breaker tools, while avoiding unnecessary EDM EDG, grinding, or laser processes. This process forms the chip-breaker on the upper surface of the diamond region, during or prior to sintering. This invention permits a wide variety of chip-breaker or other diamond surface features, while minimizing cost and processing steps. Disclosed embodiments include: pressing through the can assembly; pressing within the assembly by introducing a rigid component in the can; and pressing two cans together with an intervening rigid component imposing the desired diamond surface features.

Abstract: A composite gutter guard is adapted for being positioned at an opening of a longitudinally extending, generally U-shaped gutter used for collecting and distributing rainwater runoff from the roofs of residential homes and other buildings. The gutter guard includes an elongate polymer guard panel defining a plurality of spaced filter openings. The guard panel is adapted to extend laterally across the opening of the gutter and longitudinally along the length of the gutter. A polymer-coated mesh layer overlies the guard panel in an area of the filter openings and cooperates with the guard panel to capture and separate debris from rainwater runoff entering the gutter. A heat weld connects the mesh layer to the guard panel.

Abstract: Top plate tie-down arrangements are used for securing the roof of a structure against damage caused by high winds, earthquakes, and the like by anchoring the top plate of a wall to a foundation slab. An anchor for use in a top plate tie-down arrangement has a self-tapping thread on one end that allows it to be threaded into a hole drilled into the slab. The upper end of the anchor, which protrudes through a sill plate, is threaded to engage a connecting nut that ties the anchor to an elongated vertical fastener attached to the top plate. The lengths of various portions of the anchor and of the hole into which it is threaded are selected so that the sill plate is captured between the connecting nut and the slab.

Abstract: A wall system for exhibition halls has a plurality of rigid wall elements each having two cover plates, profiles arranged between the cover plates on vertical edges for receiving of coupling elements , the profiles having a longitudinal groove with inwardly conical reducing cross-section, the longitudinal groove having side walls provided with oppositely located longitudinal grooves, the profile being provided with at least one opening arranged at one side selected from the group consisting of an upper end side and a lower end side for receiving a pin or a screw of mounting elements arranged on an edge of the wall element selected from the group consisting of an upper edge and a lower edge.

Abstract: An anti-stacking system for an operable wall includes a guide rail mounted on or adjacent to the track so that the guide rail is engaged by panel orienting members attached to the trolley bolt. The guide rail may be mounted on the track or to the track suspending brackets. In a preferred embodiment, the guide rail is integral with the track. Panel orienting members that engage the guide rails are mounted to the bolts of the trolleys, which bolts in turn are fixed rotationally to the panels. At designated areas in the room, the track is free of the guide rail to allow stacking of the wall panels when not in use. In wall forming areas, the panel orienting members engage the guide rails so as to cause the trolley bolts, and thus the panels, to be properly rotated into a proper wall-forming arrangement and to remain in the wall forming arrangement until moved to a storage area.

Abstract: An overhanging form system for attachment to a support structure is disclosed. The support structure includes an upper portion and a lower portion, and the overhanging form system comprises a pair of spaced apart hangers, with each of the hangers being adapted to engage the upper portion of the support structure. A pair of frames are provided, with each of the frames having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of each frame engages a corresponding one of the hangers, the second portion of each frame is adapted to engage the lower portion of the support structure. Each of the frames further includes a first leg and a second leg, with the first leg having an inner end disposed adjacent the first portion of the frame and an outer end disposed outwardly from the first portion of the frame. The second leg extends from the second portion of the frame to engage the outer end of the first leg. A plurality of stiffeners are provided.

Abstract: The storm shelter includes a prefabricatable enclosure at a remote site, and deliverable to the building construction site following floor slab pouring and prior to wall construction. The shelter includes a unitary solid enclosure having entry means and an open bottom, the enclosure made of material having sufficient strength to withstand tornado- and hurricane-force weather, such as poured concrete. The shelter further includes devices for affixing the enclosure to the building slab, which also have sufficient strength to withstand tornado- and hurricane-force weather.

Abstract: A method of protecting glass panes in window structures installed in buildings includes applying a polymeric foam layer to the glass pane before the storm has arrived and peeling the polymeric foam layer from the glass pane after the storm has passed. The polymeric foam layer can be a polyurethane foam, provided as a one-component system or a two-component system, and the polyurethane foam can be sprayed onto the exterior surface of the glass pane to prevent damage thereto including shattering while absorbing energy from wind-borne debris. A window structure installed in a building includes a glass pane mounted to a frame with a polyurethane foam layer disposed thereon for protection of the glass pane during storms.