Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical delivery systems and methods for delivery of liquid chemicals. In one embodiment, the present invention relate to systems having multi-reservoir load cell assemblies for delivering chemicals used in the semiconductor industry. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a multi-reservoir load cell assembly, including a controller, a buffer reservoir, a main reservoir, one or more load cells, coupled to the assembly and to the controller, operable to weigh the liquid in the reservoir(s), a plurality of supply lines, each supply line having a valve and connecting one of the supply containers to the main reservoir, and a gas and vacuum sources for withdrawing the liquid from the assembly when demanded by the controller and for refilling the assembly from the supply containers.

Abstract: A cap for a container may comprise a body, an outlet orifice for dispensing a product from a container, a lid configured to selectively cover at least a portion of the outlet orifice, a snap hinge coupling the lid to the body, and at least one shut-off flap. The at least one shut-off flap may selectively allow the product to be dispensed from the outlet orifice. The at least one shut-off flap and the body may be a single piece formed of a material substantially the same as a material forming the snap hinge.

Abstract: The present application relates to a dosing nozzle intended to be fitted onto a container containing a product. The nozzle comprises a dosing cavity which can move between a first position and a second position in which it occupies a minimum volume, the cavity being delimited by first and second pistons capable of sliding inside a fixed body. The first piston is fixed to a closure member capable, selectively, of closing off/exposing at least one outlet of the dosing cavity. The outlets(s) for the dosing cavity may be at least partially defined in the second piston. During a first phase of the movement of the dosing cavity, the first piston is driven by the second piston through the effect of the pressure of the product being exerted on the second piston and, during a second phase of the movement of the dosing cavity, the first piston is driven by the pressure of the product being exerted on the first piston, the second piston being immobilized in translation during this second phase.

Abstract: A conveyor system for sorting articles comprises a plurality of conveyor units adapted to run along a conveyor path having vertical and/or horizontal loops. The conveyor system comprises loading conveyors for loading articles onto the conveyor units, and wherein each or some of the loading conveyors and/or conveyor units comprise barrier means for stopping the displacement of an article in relation to the loading conveyor and/or conveyor units. The loading conveyor may be adapted to reorient or rotate an article during loading and to load an article having a length greater than the length of a single conveyor unit onto two or more contiguous conveyor units. The loading conveyor may load at least two articles onto one conveyor unit, so that the articles are arranged next to each other on the conveyor unit. The conveyor system comprises a control system for controlling, according to predetermined velocity ramps, the driving means for loading and unloading articles.

Abstract: A dispensing closure assembly provides for the dispensing of fluid from a fluid container. The dispensing closure assembly includes a cap and a dispensing cover which is movably supported with respect to the cap. The dispensing cover includes a distal tip through which the fluid is dispensed. The cover further includes an outer surface extending from the distal tip and continuous therewith defining a fluid drainage surface where residual fluid drains. A finger contacting surface is provided on the cover and space from the fluid draining surface. A fluid containment well is defined between the fluid drainage surface and the finger contacting surface for retaining fluid drained therealong preventing fluid contact along the finger contacting surface.

Abstract: A circumferentially continuous arrangement which is to be worn preferably on the wrist has a strap (7a, 7b) and a hinged closure (1) which serves for changing the circumferential extent of the arrangement. The hinged closure (1) has a central closure part (3) and at least one toggle lever (11a, 11b) which is connected to the closure part in one end region and has a strap end (5a, 5b) fastened at its other end region. The collapsible toggle lever (11a, 11b, which is connected in each case to the strap end (5a, 5b) and is circumferentially offset with respect to the central closure part (3), and the central closure part (3) are designed and connected to one another such that, for the direct transition from the closed state of the hinged closure (1) to the open state, the central closure part (3) has to be moved outward.

Abstract: A cap for retaining a marking device, such as a felt tip marker, is attached adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.

Abstract: A handgun holster has a body that includes inner and outer sides. A catch projects into a handgun receiving pocket toward the inner side. The catch extends within and engages the trigger guard of a handgun carried in the pocket, preventing the handgun from being removed from the pocket. A guide plate is moveable away from the end of the catch in response to outward pressure, to provide clearance for the trigger guard to pass by the catch so that the handgun can be removed from the holster only when the handgun is manipulated appropriately by the wearer. The catch includes a cam surface mounted on a mounting plate so that the trigger guard will slide past the catch when the handgun is placed into the holster. The guide plate and mounting plate cover extend past the rear of the trigger of the holster so as to prevent accidental contact with the trigger.

Abstract: An advertising ski paraphernalia basket is securely mounted in non-rotatable relation to a safety bar of a chair ski lift. The basket includes one or more surfaces on which is placed indicia, usually advertising. The advertising is preferably replaceable, making the basket a site for third party paid advertising exposed to a captive audience that produces a continuing revenue source. The chair ski lift safety bar is moveable in an arcuate path between a passenger safety position whereat the safety bar is disposed forwardly of an apex balance point in blocking relation in front of the chair portion of the chair ski lift, and an entry-exit position whereat the safety bar is disposed above and rearwardly of the chair portion of the chair ski lift and rearwardly of the apex balance point. The basket comprises a floor suitable for receiving ski paraphernalia, and walls extending upwardly from the floor about the periphery thereof.

Abstract: In order to improve a spare wheel holding device for a vehicle body having a hatchback with tailgate, comprising a spare wheel carrier, which holds a spare wheel and is capable of swivelling about an axis relative to the vehicle body, in a way that improves rear access to the vehicle body and hence to the tailgate and enables said spare wheel holding device to be fixed as easily as possible to the vehicle body, it is proposed that the spare wheel carrier is connected to the vehicle body by a swivel joint, the swivelling axis of which is disposed in such a way that the spare wheel carrier the spare wheel is movable from a travel position, in which it is behind the tailgate, into a rear access position, in which the spare wheel held by the spare wheel carrier is disposed at least with a part-region overlapping a rear part of a longitudinal side of the vehicle body.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a sack used in an ordinary sack and a hard type sack selectively according to the existence of a hard case.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.

Abstract: A staple cartridge which is composed in order to guide a leading end 20a of a replacing roll staple 20 provided with a binding band 21 to a guide path 12 with pulling out a leading end of the binding band 21 from a front portion 11 of an openable and closable lid 2 to load the roll staple 20 and with rotating the roll staple 20 in a staple loading room 6 in a state in which the lid 2 is closed. Roll abutment portions 10 are arranged on the inner surface 2a of the staple loading room 6, the roll staple 20 which is located between the roll abutment portions, are rotatably held by them striding an adhesive portion A to prevent a contact between the inner surface 2a and an adhesive portion A which has an adhesive material.

Abstract: A stapler is provided that consistently remove only jammed staples from the stapler. Guide grooves are formed in a guide unit of a cartridge, and the guide grooves support a sheet of staples. Stoppers are formed on the edge of the walls of the guide unit to block the ends of the guide grooves. Release holes that open upwardly are formed in the guide grooves in front of the stoppers. Because a jammed staple protrudes from the release holes, the jammed staple can be pulled out from the release holes using the fingers. As a result, jammed staples can be effectively removed from the stapler.

Abstract: The present application related to a fastener driving system and, more particularly, to a magazine assembly for use with a fastener driving system.

Abstract: A driver unit of a vertically slidable type is constructed by mounting a staple cartridge to a cartridge holder so as to freely slide in a vertical direction, and by urging the staple cartridge toward a clincher unit opposed thereto by a spring. When a clincher sleeve has descended to push the staple cartridge, the staple cartridge will move up and down in parallel, and accordingly, a relative angle of a clincher to a driver plate will not change.

Abstract: The object is to provide a method of connecting covered wires mutually which can solve cost increasing.

Abstract: The rotary tools are disposed to weld along two spaced welding lines. The two rotary tools are inserted into respective welding joints and moved at the same time along the respective welding lines. At a position P1 of a portion of a window one rotary tool is withdrawn from the welding joint to that the friction stir welding on that welding joint is stopped although the welding tool continues to move. At a position P3, the rotary tools are gradually withdrawn from their respective welding joints while they continue to move along the welding line. At a position P4, the movement of the rotary tools along the respective welding lines is stopped, the rotary tools are completely withdrawn and the welding is stopped. Next, the rotary tools are inserted into the respective welding joints once again and movement thereof is started again. An insertion amount of the rotary tools at this time is larger than the insertion amount thereof prior to the stopping of the movement of these rotary tools.

Abstract: A flux supply device comprises a liquid replenishing portion containing a liquid flux for replenishment, a liquid holding portion connected to the lower end of the liquid replenishing portion with a first electromagnetic valve provided therebetween, and a liquid supply portion connected to the lower end of the liquid holding portion with a second electromagnetic valve provided therebetween. The lower end of the liquid supply portion is located in a flux storage tank in which a mixed gas is generated. A gas blow-in pipe for supplying a combustible gas is also located in the flux storage tank. The first electromagnetic valve and the second electromagnetic valve are controlled in given timing so that one opens and closes and then the other opens and closes, alternately and repeatedly. This prevents the pressure variation in the flux storage tank from affecting the liquid replenishing portion and the surface level of the liquid flux in the flux storage tank is kept unchanged.

Abstract: A structure of solder bumps with improved coplanarility, comprising a substrate, a passivation layer, a plurality of Under Ball Metallurgy (UBM) layers and a plurality of solder bumps. The substrate has at least an active surface, and a plurality of bonding pads are provided thereon. The UBM layers with various areas are electrically connected to the bonding pads. Finally, the solder bumps are formed with uniform-height on the UBM layers. A method of forming solder bumps with improved coplanarity. A UBM structure with various sizes of openings is provided to control the volume of the solder, wherein the various sizes of openings are corresponding to the current distribution across the wafer. The purpose of the various openings is to control the volume of the solder in order to form uniform-heights of solder bumps, the coplanarity of the solder bumps can thus be improved.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved method of projection welding which enables the sound welding of high-carbon, and high-tension low-alloy steels.

Abstract: Disclosed are composite structures prepared using a hemicellulose-based adhesive. In a preferred embodiment, a laminate composed of plural laminae which have been bonded to one another using a hemicellulose-based adhesive is provided. The laminate is useful as a separator or partition in a shipping vessel. Most preferably, the hemicellulose-based adhesive contains one or more bonding agents and water., the hemicellulose being present in an amount of at least 10% by dry basis weight of the bonding agents.

Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) is operatively controlled from a front consumer user station (12) and a rear maintenance user station (14). The machine is operative to output a consumer user interface (28) through a front display device (16, 80). The consumer user interface includes interactive options for performing transactions with the machine including dispensing cash with a cash dispenser (32). The machine is further operative to output a maintenance user interface (30), through a rear display device (18, 82). The maintenance user interface includes options for configuring, troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining the machine. The operating system of the machine is operative to generate a desktop environment (84) that spans both the front display device and rear display device, such that a first portion (86) of the desktop is output by the first display device and a second portion (88) of the desktop is output by the second display device.

Abstract: A system for managing digital rights of digital content over a network. A data card contains user information including digital rights information specific to a user, the data card having a memory component for enabling information to be stored within the data card. A data card reader is adapted to access the user information contained on the data card when the data card is in communication therewith. A data processor in communication with the data card reader is adapted to be connected to the network. An application program resides on the memory component of the data card, the application program being configured to operate in conjunction with a universal language for creating and controlling digital rights, to manage user rights of the digital content available on the network based on the digital rights information specific to the user which is contained on the data card.

Abstract: The present invention an electronic card for use in a secure data interchange system having a terminal adapted to receive and communicate with said electronic card, said card having means for communicating with said terminal and having a memory for storing program algorithms and data therein including valid terminal verification data and valid user identification request data; said electronic card comprising:

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the distance between transitions from a first logical state to a second logical state stored on a medium (i.e., a document). This determination is used to precisely characterize the information pattern in order to authenticate the information and the medium on which the information is stored. The invention uses a reader having a leading and trailing read apparatus which allow information to be read simultaneously from two or more locations spaced a known distance apart. The distance between the centerlines of each read apparatus is preferably an odd integer multiple of one half the distance between logical clock transitions. The distance between a first transition at the leading read apparatus and a next transition at the trailing read apparatus is used as a reference (i.e., the “Reference Value”). The Reference Value is compared with the distance between the first transition and the next transition on the medium (i.e., the “Jitter Value”).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the distance between transitions from a first logical state to a second logical state stored on a medium (i.e., a document). This determination is used to precisely characterize the information pattern in order to authenticate the information and the medium on which the information is stored. The invention uses a reader having a leading and trailing read apparatus which allow information to be read simultaneously from two or more locations spaced a known distance apart. The distance between the centerlines of each read apparatus is preferably an odd integer multiple of one half the distance between logical clock transitions. The distance between a first transition at the leading read apparatus and a next transition at the trailing read apparatus is used as a reference (i.e., the “Reference Value”). The Reference Value is compared with the distance between the first transition and the next transition on the medium (i.e., the “Jitter Value”).

Abstract: A method of readily realizing electronic payment service at low cost with a high level of convenience and security for a consumer is disclosed. A personal information input terminal notifies a purchase price, an MSN (Mobile Subscriber Number) of an MS (Mobile Station), and personal information for identifying a purchaser through a public mobile communication network to request payment processing. A payment center device compares the information from the personal information input terminal with personal information stored in the device to determine whether the purchaser is qualified for electronic payment. If the purchaser is qualified for electronic payment, the payment center device notifies the MS of the purchase price with the MSN to request the purchaser to verify the purchase price.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for scanning a surface. An optical system generates a light beam to illuminate a surface. A carrier supports the surface for reciprocating motion with respect to the light beam to form one axis of a raster. A propulsion system moves the carrier at a substantially constant speed and a position sensor provides an output signal representing the surface position with respect to the light beam. A control system responsive to the output signal modulates a sample period reciprocally to carrier speed to achieve substantially constant scan length per sample and to control data acquisition timing.

Abstract: An optical scanner has a coil and a reflection face. This optical scanner also has: a movable plate positioned at its neutral position in a stop state; torsion bars connected to the movable plate; a support body turnably supporting the movable plate by means of the torsion bars; and a restriction member disposed at a position spaced with a predetermined distance from a surface of the movable plate. The restriction member comes into physical contact with the movable plate when a shock is applied to the optical scanner. The restriction member restricts a displacement of the movable plate equal to or greater than a predetermined quantity. The movable plate is turned with the torsion bars being a turning axis.

Abstract: A library terminal permits a user to execute a loan transaction without assistance. The library terminal(i) provides a visible scan line from a bar code reader indicating the correct positioning of the bar code on a circulating item, (ii) leads a user through a loan transaction, (iii) provides an explicit feedback to a user when an article has an improper position on the article receiving area, (iv) both checks out and checks in circulating items, (v) stores fonts in bit maps of screen displays instead of in a separate font memory, (vi) integrates a security marker reader, a printer, and a controller in the same housing, (vii) processes financial transactions related to the borrowing of circulating items, and/or (viii) displays actions for helping the user to correct errors in use of the terminal.

Abstract: An image sensor array system is arranged to enable oblique access for readout of image data from a stepped pixel pattern of sensor cells. The stepped pixel pattern represents an oblique line component of an image portion containing a 2-D bar code or other dataform. An obliquely aligned bar code image can thus be read out along oblique lines which follow rows of bar code elements traversing the elements. The sensor array (16) is accessed by horizontal and vertical readout circuits (22 and 24) under the control of address signals from an address unit (20). Location signals, from a source (12), indicative of a selected image portion (39) may be used by the address unit (20) to provide address signals representative of the stepped pixel pattern for a particular oblique line component.

Abstract: An improved system and method of surfing Web-sites on the Internet. In the first illustrative embodiment, the Internet Scanning System includes a bar code symbol reader programmed to read URL-encoded bar code symbols printed on various types of print media which, when read thereby, automatically connects the Internet Client System to the Internet Server supporting the Web-site specified by the scanned URL-encoded bar code symbol. In a second illustrative embodiment, the Internet Scanning system includes optical character reader programmed to read URLs printed on various types of print media which, when read thereby, automatically connects the Internet Client System to the Internet Server supporting the Web-site specified by the read URL.

Abstract: A signaling arrangement and method for use in a wireless local area network managed by a system manager include a reader for electro-optically reading bar code symbols. The system manager verifies that a symbol has been successfully read and sends an acknowledgment signal by wireless, radio frequency transmission to a remote indicator operative for generating an alert signal noticeable to a user.

Abstract: A portable card reader designed to be carried in a wallet or purse. In a first embodiment, the card reader has an electromagnetic head that reads information from a magnetic strip of a card. In a second embodiment, information is read from the card by an array of Hall sensors. In a further embodiment, the card reader uses a magnetic sensor based on magnetoresistive sensing of magnetic transitions of a magnetic stripe, suitable for use with small, portable electronic devices. In each embodiment, the information read from the card may be converted to a sequence of electronic bursts of predetermined frequency, preferably in the audible or ultrasound range. The sound signals are output by a speaker to the microphone of a telephone. The signal is then transmitted over the telephone lines to a remote receiver. The receiver then converts the sound bursts into signal pulses which can be read using the computer software of a conventional card reader.

Abstract: An electronic circuit module formed of an antenna coil and an integrated circuit provided on a circuit board is provided inside a hollow resin case formed of a first part and a second part. A first slit leading into the hollow portion is provided in one side face of the resin case formed of the first and second parts joined to each other. Since the electronic circuit module is not exposed to high temperatures and high pressure during the manufacturing process, defects such as the breakage of the integrated circuit or the disconnection of the antenna coil can be avoided. Since the slit leading into the hollow portion is provided, the hollow portion does not swell by the temperature increase. In addition, pinholes do not tend to be formed during the joining of the first and second parts. Thus, a contactless data carrier with an excellent electrostatic withstand voltage characteristic can be provided.

Abstract: A mechanism in which appending information such as a quantity of advertisement information appended to a record medium and its size is previously stored in a memory to determine service contents according to the stored appending information.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling the environment of storage facilities, including produce and livestock storage facilities, and the like. Movement of air within the facility is accomplished by air-handling units or fans. The speed of each fan is controlled by a variable-speed drive, allowing the fans to run at speeds below full capacity. Environmental parameters, such as temperature or humidity, are monitored to determine the existing state of the environment which is then compared to a desired state. The speed of the fans or air-handling units is adjusted to alter the existing environmental state, bringing it in alignment with the desired state. The fans or air-handling units are operated continuously, typically at reduced capacity. Other various facets are included with the system and method, including the control of the admittance of external air into the storage facility.

Abstract: A pre-scented or custom scented card insert designed to fit into any existing toilet paper or paper towel holder. The insert allows consumers to choose a scent additive to freshen their bathroom, kitchens or any other place where these products are used, as well as to scent the toilet paper or paper towel rolls. The insert can be replaced easily to refresh the roll, or additional inserts can be added to create a stronger fragrance impact.

Abstract: A fuel injector including an injector housing, a nozzle, a needle valve, and a nozzle return chamber. The nozzle discharges a fuel from the fuel injector. The needle valve has a first end adjacent to the nozzle to control the discharge of the fuel through the nozzle. The nozzle return chamber is adjacent a second end of the needle valve and receives a working fluid to bias the needle valve into the closed position.

Abstract: A dispensing head is provided for actuating a valve or a pump and for dispensing a product through at least one dispensing orifice. The dispensing head comprises a body and an end element. The body may be configured for coupling to an operating stem of the valve or of the pump. The end element includes a dispensing orifice and is movable with respect to the body. When the dispensing head is mounted on the pump stem or valve stem, the dispensing orifice is in communication with the stem via at least one passage. The end element is capable of being positioned to allow the cleaning of all or part of a dispensing duct. The end element is capable of being translated and pivoted relative to the body. A dispenser assembly may be equipped with this dispensing head.

Abstract: A spray head for delivering a hair care composition onto and/or into the hair comprising an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet, the inlet of the spray head being adapted for connection with an outlet of a container including a hair care composition, the outlet of the spray head including at least one hollow protrusion defining a fluid channel extending from the spray head, the hollow protrusion including an opening for delivering the atomized hair care composition onto the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injector for injecting fuel into combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine. A control part is provided in the housing of the injector and protrudes into a control chamber, in which a control volume is enclosed. The control chamber can be pressure-relieved via an actuator. In the housing of the injector body, the control part is acted upon by spring elements. The control part is guided in a guide sleeve that defines the control chamber.

Abstract: The present invention is a truck mounted mobile paper shredding system, with first and second rotary paper feed systems and a hammer mill paper shredder disposed between the feed systems. The feed systems and hammer mill are transversely mounted relative to the truck which, together with the relative positioning of the feed systems and hammer mill. provides increased paper processing speeds and a more efficient shredding operation. The invention further includes a monitoring system to prevent overfeed of the hammer mill and a low profile lift system which allows the truck to be more readily used in confined areas.

Abstract: A container (2) comprising a body portion (4) and a closure (6) for the body portion (4), the closure (6) comprising a chamber (8), at least one liquid (10) in the chamber (10), at least one object (12) floating in the liquid (10), and a bore (14) which extends through the closure (6).

Abstract: A discharging apparatus for a shredder comprising two rotating axes installed in parallel within the shredder, two sets of cutters installed on their respective rotating axis and comprising a plurality of cutters to cut a document into strips, and two sets of spacers, each comprising a plurality of spacers positioned between two adjacent cutters to create gaps; at least one prominence is installed around at least one spacer to discharge the strips out of the spacer.

Abstract: A comminuting striker assembly for mounting on a rotor of a comminuting apparatus comprising: a striker having first and second opposed faces, the first face defining at least one cutting edge, and the second face defining a pair of perpendicular slots; a striker retainer having a leading face for attachment to the striker, the leading face defining a pair of perpendicular keys to be received by the slots; and a single threaded fastener for joining the striker to the striker retainer.

Abstract: A single-reel tape cartridge cooperable with an operatively compatible tape drive including a tape catch member (50) includes a cartridge housing (1) having a tape window (4) defined therein and accommodating therein a single reel (2) with a roll of a length of magnetic recording tape (3) thereon. A leader member (13) includes a metallic leader pin (14) extending in a direction orthogonal to a lengthwise direction of the magnetic tape and first and second hooking arms (15). The leader pin has opposite ends thereof insert-molded into the first and second hooking arms (15) to thereby connect the leader pin with the first and second hooking arms (15) so as to represent a generally U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A seat belt spooling device having a ball type pretensioner. The pretensioner includes a case and a ball-receiving member formed integrally with each other. The ball receiving member includes a guide formed integrally with the ball-receiving member. The guide is positioned to guide balls entering into the ball-receiving member from the case, thereby reducing the number of components and the assembling cost.

Abstract: A seat belt retractor including an energy absorbing mechanism which can reliably satisfy a requirement to absorb the energy flexibly is provided. When a first pulley is rotated clockwise by an extraction of a webbing in an emergency, a wire, which is connected to the first pulley at one end, is pulled. Thus, a second pulley, to which the other end of the wire is connected, is rotated clockwise around a second rotational shaft The second rotational shaft is disposed at a position away from the center of the second pulley. Thus, the rotational diameter gradually increases and a torque applied by the wire for rotating the second pulley is gradually reduced. Since the second rotational shaft is connected to a torsion bar, a load applied to the torsion bar is reduced after reaching a limit load.