Abstract: A heat shield protecting the face, forehead, ears, and neck and to promote medical safety for users of hooded hair dryers and other heated hair appliances. The shield includes a face shield holder being generally u-shaped in construction and adapted to from around the front and side of the user's face. The holder has a pair of retainer elements adapted for holding said face shield around said user's head. A face visor is attached to the face shield and generally extending downward to cover the user's face when said face shield holder is held around the user's head. A forehead protector shield also is attached to the face shield holder. for shielding the user's forehead from air blown by said hooded hair dryer. A neck shield cape has a pair of handles for attaching in front of a user's neck and the ends of the cape rests on a user's shoulders or are attachable to the sides and rear of a hooded hair dryer.

Abstract: A well styled, single layer shell jacket is resistant to inclement conditions, yet possesses the various characteristics of conventionally comfortable clothing, and permits the stitching of emblems thereon without impairing waterproof and windproof characteristics. Optionally, a liner is attachable to the interior of the jacket without disturbing the functionality of the shell jacket. Superposed on the waterproof and windproof fabric of each sleeve and forming a pocket thereon is a superposed upper patch, which appears to be a continuation of the yoke and the edges of which are joined to the sleeve by seams of stitching. In the patch is a zipper or other closure. This closure, when opened, permits entry into the pocket and sewing of an emblem or the like on the patch without affecting the waterproof and windproof construction of the remainder to the jacket.

Abstract: A detachable attaching member may be used to securely attach a knotted necktie to a collar of a shirt or other apparel. The detachable attaching member may include an insert-ring portion, a connector portion, and a fitting portion. The insert-ring portion of the detachable attaching member may be fitted through an outer portion and an inner portion of a necktie to be positioned between an outer knot portion and an inner knot portion of a knotted necktie. The connector portion may extend towards the inner knot portion and the fitting portion may be securely attached to a neck portion of a shirt or other apparel. The detachable attaching member may further include a shaping portion for maintaining a desired shape of the knot of the knotted necktie.

Abstract: An automatic raising closestool seat, comprising a closestool seat and two boxes, wherein the body of said box forming a closed space which used baffles divided into several tanks and filled liquid into said tanks, said tanks filling liquid into so that said closestool seat raising by slowly; two relatively shallow holes and two relatively deep holes being installed both side of closestool seat, said two boxes do not one-shot design with closestool seat, hollow body of said box, wherein said two box being installed said shallow holes or deep holes by the width of the water tank of closestool.

Abstract: A water spout end device for producing laminar flow of the water emitted therefrom comprising a generally cylindrical housing containing a cylindrical plastic component formed with a plurality of annular passages divided by annular spoke-like walls and characterized in that the plastic component is molded from ingredients including an anti-microbial agent.

Abstract: Pivotal mattress support comprises a pair of pivotal longitudinal members for replacing conventional wooden slats. The terminal ends of each longitudinal member includes a thin flange for attachment to the side rails of a conventional bed frame to allow a mattress to rest substantially flush on the cleat of the side rail. In one embodiment an extendable leg provides additional support for the slats. Legs are included with the support and the height of the legs can be adjusted by hand while mounted to the mattress support. The method of use consists of pivoting the longitudinal members of the mattress support to accommodate the particular width of the side rails of a selected bed frame.

Abstract: A method is provided for permitting a module which is configured to perform a dedicated function on a bed to use a graphical interface. Graphic format data used by the module is downloaded, if necessary, and stored in a memory of the graphical interface.

Abstract: A pillow consisting of foam rubber material covered with a non porous vinyl material, to support the airway of an unconscious adult. Constructed to provide a natural airway while easing the process for placement of an artificial airway. It is also intended to maintain placement of the artificial airway during movement and transport of said patients by emergency medical technicians.

Abstract: A bed assembly provides an enlarged sleeping surface area as compared to a standard Queen sized bed. Specifically, in the disclosed bed assemblies, the sleeping surface area is about 64 inches to about 68 inches wide and about 77 inches to about 82 inches long. This can be accomplished by providing both a mattress and a foundation having the appropriate, enlarged sleeping surface area, or by combining an enlarged mattress with a foundation having at least one standard Queen sized surface. The mattress and foundation can be fit into a bed frame made of a suitable size to fit the bottom surface of the foundation (i.e., either “enlarged” or standard Queen size). The enlarged sleeping surface of the bed may be between about 65 inches to about 67 inches wide and about 78 inches to about 80 inches long. This enlarged sleeping surface area provides a more comfortable and restful sleep for two occupants.

Abstract: Agents for dyeing keratin fibers are claimed which, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, comprises at least one dye precursor and a phenol-oxidizing enzyme which can be obtained from Stachybotrys species.

Abstract: In textile products (e.g. yarns, woven fabrics, knit fabrics) comprising highly crosslinked polyacrylic fibers (made of acrylic fibers by partially hydrolyzing a nitrile group to generate an amido group and a carboxylic acid group), fibers blended with the highly crosslinked polyacrylic fibers can be dyed in an even hue.

Abstract: The present invention describes novel dyes, including coumarins, rhodamines, and rhodols that incorporate additional fused aromatic rings. The dyes of the invention absorb at a longer wavelength than structurally similar dyes that do not possess the fused aromatic rings. Many of the dyes of the invention are useful fluorescent dyes. The invention includes chemically reactive dyes, dye-conjugates, and the use of such dyes in staining samples and detecting ligands or other analytes.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a toothbrush and a toothbrush head therefor which is attachable to a handle of the toothbrush and adapted to be driven by a drive of the toothbrush. The toothbrush head possesses a carrier piece on which a spike is provided for interproximal cleaning, wherein according to the invention the spike is mounted for sliding motion in the direction of its longitudinal axis and is equipped with an overload protection device enabling the spike to retract when a predetermined load is applied.

Abstract: A cleaning processing system for applying a cleaning processing to a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer comprises a cleaning processing section including a plurality of process units each serving to apply a predetermined treatment to a wafer W and a loading/unloading section 2 for loading and unloading the wafer W into and out of the cleaning processing section.

Abstract: A system for storing pigs and launching them into a pipeline comprises a pig storage barrel having an inlet end and an outlet end and an inside diameter sized to accommodate the pigs, the storage barrel including a pig parking chamber for controlling release of the pigs, and a pig launching chamber downstream of the storage barrel. The launching chamber is connected to the pipeline so as to be able to launch a pig into the pipeline. The apparatus also includes a hydraulic pig advancing system in fluid communication with the storage barrel and the launching chamber and a fluid flush system in fluid communication with the storage barrel chamber and the launching chamber. The method includes flushing the storage barrel and the launching chamber after each launching cycle so that between launchings the system is filled with hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A paint apparatus kit is disclosed having a painting application device that includes a paint roller and a paint apparatus. The paint apparatus includes a plurality of walls and a lower surface contiguous with the walls forming an open box. Also included is at least one divider disposed within the walls forming a plurality of individual trays. Further, the paint apparatus includes a paint unloading section integrally formed with the lower surface, the paint unloading section including at least one channel for returning excess paint in the direction of gravity, and a paint distribution section integrally formed with the lower surface, the paint distribution section separate from the paint unloading section and including a plurality of projections extending from the lower surface for distributing paint on the painting application device. The paint apparatus kit also may contain additional paint application devices, practice paper, and instructional materials.

Abstract: In the invention, a brush body 30 that is rotated and driven by a motor 32 is disposed in a suction unit 2, and dust is sucked from the suction unit 2 by a blower 4, while exhaust of the blower 4 is sent to the suction unit 2 side through an exhaust passage 27. While the exhaust of the blower 4 is blown to the motor 32 exhaust is blown to the floor for lifting the dust from the floor to enhance the dust collection efficiency, and moreover, if the output of the motor 32 for driving the brush 30 is increased, temperature rise of the motor 32 can be suppressed, and thus durability may be enhanced.

Abstract: Our invention achieves the pop-up action by the innovative modification of hardware elements that are already present in devices having rotatable displays that require accurate positioning for good viewing. Friction hinges are ordinarily used both to attach the display to the base and to maintain the position of the display during use. Our invention uses the same springs both to produce the friction and the force needed for the pop-up action. An additional benefit of our invention is that, as the pop-up action takes place, the frictional torque is greatly reduced, thereby facilitating the pop-up motion.

Abstract: A disengageable doorstop for vehicles, including:

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a hinge for a motor vehicle rear door (2), of the type comprising a fixed knuckle (20) mounted on the body (1) of the vehicle, a moving knuckle (30) mounted on the rear door (2), which door is movable between a closed position and an open position resting against the side of the body (1), and an intermediate knuckle (40) connected to each of the said knuckles (20;30) by a hinge pin (11;15). The hinge also comprises means (60) for holding the rear door (2) in a wide-open position.

Abstract: A door grip arrangement for the door of a power vehicle, particularly a passenger vehicle, has a door grip positioned on the outside of the door and a support element positioned on the inside of the door. The door grip is swivel-mounted on the support element through the outer shell of the door, while the door grip exhibits a catch which, upon an opening movement of the door grip, actuates a release lever inside the door in order to open the door lock. The release lever is a part of a door lock positioned within the door. A return lever is swivel-mounted on the support element. The return lever is loaded by a spring device working in the return direction and impelling the door grip to perform a return movement in a direction opposite that of the opening movement. To enhance the safety of a vehicle equipped with a door which exhibits this kind of door grip arrangement, the return lever can swivel against its return direction, independent of any movement of the door grip.

Abstract: This invention provides the handicapped person, [or other persons with a similar problem of partial immobility in their legs, or back which inhibits their full movement], a new lease on on life and more independence which is so valuable to such persons. It opens up a new life as I experienced in my situation. This invention will be welcomed by users in need of assistance which they can now perform themselves without trial and tribulation since the invention is so easy to use and retrieves so many objects. The invention is easy to carry in the wheelchair's pocket, in a lady's handbag, in a man's pocket. It is very light in weight, sturdy in construction, smart looking, and will perform to most people's satisfaction.

Abstract: An operating knob (1) includes an upper knob portion (11), a lower knob portion (12), and a neck portion (13) connecting the upper knob portion with the lower knob portion. The upper knob portion is hexagonal in shape and defines a first recess (111) in each of six side edges (112) thereof. The lower knob portion defines a plurality of second recesses (122) in a side edge (124) thereof. A screw hole (14) is axially defined through the lower knob portion into the upper knob portion. The number of second recesses is greater than the number of first recesses. When turning the knob, two to four fingers (21, 22) of the user rotate the upper knob portion in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction and a thumb (23) of the user pushes the side edge of the lower knob portion in the clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a quick install lockset mechanism having a semipermanent mechanical connection between an interior lock assembly and an exterior lock assembly. The exterior lock assembly includes a pair of threaded fasteners extending through a preformed hole in a door, and the interior lock assembly includes a rose liner configured to rotatably engage the fasteners to connect the interior and exterior lock assemblies. The interior lock assembly rose liner includes a pair of raised contoured portions having openings for receiving the fasteners and ramps for guiding the fasteners to the openings. In addition, the interior lock assembly includes a knob insert and a turnpiece guide. The knob insert is disposed in the knob and the turnpiece guide is removably disposed in the knob insert. A turnpiece is disposed in the turnpiece guide and is thereby aligned with an operating member extending from a lock cylinder in the exterior lock assembly.

Abstract: A lifting assembly for a chassis having structural members wherein the lifting assembly comprises a first lift handle sub-assembly and a second lift handle subassembly. Each lift handle sub-assembly includes a first lifting bracket slidably mounted to a first chassis structural member and a second lifting bracket slidably mounted to a second chassis structural member positioned from the first lifting bracket. A lift handle is attached at each end thereof to one end of the first and second lifting brackets. Attached to a second end of the first and second lifting brackets is a lower stop bar sliding within the chassis structural-members. Attached to the chassis structural members in the path of movement of the lower stop bar is a slide stop bar that establishes the limit of movement of the lift handle to a gripping position.

Abstract: The invention proposes a motor vehicle opening-leaf handle of the kind including a handle support (14) which is fixed on the inside of a bodywork panel (12) of the opening leaf,

Abstract: A carding machine includes a main carding cylinder having a cylindrical surface carrying a cylinder clothing; a cover arrangement extending along a part of the cylindrical surface at a clearance therefrom to define a space between the cylinder clothing and the cover arrangement; a first opening provided in the cover arrangement and communicating with the space between the cylinder clothing and the cover arrangement; and a device for generating a pressurized air stream. The device communicates with the first opening for introducing the pressurized air stream through the first opening into the space between the cylinder clothing and the cover arrangement to impinge upon the cylinder clothing carrying fiber material thereon. A second opening which is provided in the cover arrangement communicates with the space between the cylinder clothing and the cover arrangement for removing the pressurized air stream, laden with waste material separated from the fiber material.

Abstract: A draw frame includes a transport roll pair for simultaneously guiding a plurality of slivers running in an advancing direction; and a series of drafting roll pairs spaced from one another in the advancing direction. One of the drafting roll pairs is a first drafting roll pair as viewed in the advancing direction. The first drafting roll pair is positioned downstream of the transport roll pair. A measuring device is contacted by the running slivers and includes a pressure-sensitive member exposed to a force derived from the running slivers for emitting a signal representing the force; and a deflecting arrangement for deflecting the running slivers for causing them to be partially trained about the deflecting arrangement to exert on the pressure-sensitive member a pressing force proportional to a tension of the slivers prevailing upstream and downstream of the pressure-sensitive member.

Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for a fiber drafting machine which collects and bundles drafted fibers together using airflow. A double structured pipe N is installed on the fiber drafting machine to allow the fibers to be gathered together using airflow. The drafting machine is equipped with 2 zones, Z1, and Z2. Z1has a pair of front rollers R1and a pair of delivery rollers R4 located on the downstream of R1, and a double pipe structured collecting nozzle N is located between the rollers R1 and R4. This collecting nozzle N consists of an inner nozzle N1, which contains the inner space, or fiber path 5 for the fibers to go through, and an outer nozzle N2, which is located outside of the inner nozzle N1. There is a loop-like space in the area between N1 and N2. This loop space will be used as an airflow path 1, and its design will allow for low pressure airflow to enter from the outside. Nozzle entrance 2 is located on the upstream side of inner nozzle N1.

Abstract: Top making apparatus is attached to a woolen card.

Abstract: This invention relates to couplers for coupling conduit in end-to-end flow communication relationship. The coupler has at least two coupling members each having one end hingingly attached or attachable to one end of another of said at least two coupling members, and one of each coupling members having one end configured with a first cooperating attaching component and the other of each having one end configured with a second cooperating attaching component. There may also be a pressure producing element which increases coupling forces when said first and second cooperating attaching components are attached. There may also be corrugations in the walls of one or all of the coupling members which fit within corrugations of corrugated conduit being connected. The inside diameter of the coupler, or means for coupling, is about equal to or greater than the outside diameter of the conduit being thereby coupled.

Abstract: A holding device for a lead rope (25) of a horse has a horizontal channel for the rope defined between upper and lower pairs of projecting fingers (5,6). A latch element (9) is pivoted between the lower fingers (6) so that it can move up to a vertical position at which it closes the front of the channel. A lever (15) is pivoted behind a lower part of the latch element (9). The rope (25) has a knot (26) at one end. When the lever (15) is vertical this holds the latch element (9) vertical so that the rope (25) cannot be pulled out of the channel. When the lever (15) is pivoted to one side, the latch element (9) can swing down to open the channel and allow release of the rope (25).

Abstract: A loop component of a hook and loop fastener made of a fibrous, thermally retracted material. A method of making the loop component includes heating one side of a fibrous, thermally retractable material to a high enough temperature to cause the material to retract, thereby bonding the fibers on that side while allowing the fibers on the opposite side to gather into loops.

Abstract: The method of forming a light-weight, fiber-reinforced, particularly glass fiber-reinforced-thermoplastic resin product includes the steps of melting and mixing thermoplastic resin pellets containing parallely oriented fibers 2-100 mm long, injecting the melted resin into a cavity which is closed so that its volume is smaller than that of the final molded product, and, before or after the resin injection is completed, opening the cavity until its volume is equal to that of the final molded product. Unlike the conventional injection-molded products, this product does not require a foaming agent and, if it uses any, requires only a small amount of foaming agent. The product thus formed is light in weight and has fibers uniformly entangled inside, providing an excellent appearance of the surface. Further a skin layer is formed over the surface. These features combined with the reinforcement by the glass fibers offer high strength and high stiffness.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for strengthening a textile web (8), especially a felt web, by needling parallel yarns (11) in the longitudinal direction are described. In order to provide an advantageous structure of the textile web (8) it is proposed that the yarns (11) are needled onto the textile web (8) at a lateral distance from one another and with a needling limited to the yarn zones.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a ceramic electroactive transducer of a predetermined shape is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of providing a suitably shaped core having an outer surface, attaching a first conductor to the outer surface of the core, coating an inner conductive electrode on the the outer surface of the core such that the inner conductive electrode is in electrical communication with the first conductor, coating a ceramic layer onto the inner electrode, thereafter sintering the ceramic layer, coating an outer electrode onto the sintered ceramic layer to produce an outer electrode that is not in electrical communication with the first conductor, and then poling the sintered ceramic layer across the inner electrode and the outer electrode to produce the ceramic electrode.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surface acoustic wave element includes the steps of providing a piezoelectric body having an interdigital transducer, where the interdigital transducer is made of a metal having a higher density than the piezoelectric body, and performing ion bombardment of the interdigital transducer and the piezoelectric body simultaneously so as to reduce the thickness of the interdigital transducer and the piezoelectric body.

Abstract: A riveting die apparatus includes an upper die (30) and a lower die (40). The upper die includes two punches (34) and a guide post (36). The lower die includes a lower mold plate (42). The lower mold plate defines two through apertures (60) corresponding to the punches, and two piston holes (58) in communication with the through apertures. Two blocks (44) are secured below the lower mold plate. Each block defines a blind hole (48) in communication with the corresponding piston hole. A spring (50) is accommodated in each combined piston hole and blind hole. A rod (52) is movably received in each through aperture and piston hole. A base (53) of each rod is accommodated in the piston hole, and abuts the corresponding spring. A guide bushing (54) is mounted on the lower mold plate. Workpieces placed on the lower mold plate are precisely positioned by the rods.

Abstract: A test panel and process of preparing a test panel for evaluating the performance of inspection penetrants by inducing cracks into a brittle coating. The process includes drilling one or more holes from the back side of a test plate which has been plated on a plated side. The holes are drilled partway through the test plate and create cavities. A penetrating tool which has a point is inserted into a cavity and the point is pressed in a slow measured manner from the back side of the panel which has a brittle plated coating on the front side to be cracked. The result is a series of cracks formed in an area opposite the area of the cavity.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a mobile computer shell by: stamping, milling and drilling a metal sheet member into a shaped shell, fixedly securing different positioning members to the shaped shell at locations subject to the computer parts to be held by means of bonding or welding, and covering a plastic cover sheet on the shaped shell after the installation of the positioning members in the shaped shell.

Abstract: A multi-disk clutch 6 is provided with a reduced thickness so that the size of devices, such as a transmission employing the multi-disk clutch 6 can also be reduced. The multi-disk clutch 6 is configured to transmit and interrupt a torque between a radially outer wall 52 and a second cylindrical portion 69 of a spline hub. The multi-disk clutch 6 includes a plurality of first friction plates 50 and a plurality of second friction plates 51. Radially outer portions of the first friction plates 50 are coupled in a circumferential direction to the radially outer wall 52. Each second friction plate 51 has a core plate 90 and a friction facing 51a. The core plate 90 has a friction mounting portion opposed to the first friction plate 50, and tooth portions. The tooth portions are in mesh with the second cylindrical portion 69 of the spline hub. The friction facing 51a is joined to the friction mounting portion. The friction mounting portion has a smaller thickness than the tooth portion.

Abstract: A method of forming a coil-wound article comprises: winding a first coil by laps clockwise around a first swath, counterclockwise around a second swath, and clockwise around a third swath of hooks out of slots along an outer periphery of a mandrel, wherein the hooks are collapsibly protruded from within the mandrel through the slots and consecutively grouped into the first to third swaths each at least having a first to third hook; winding a second coil by laps clockwise around from between the first and second hooks of the first swath to between the first and second hooks of the second swath, counterclockwise around from between the first and second hooks of the second swath to between the first and second hooks of the third swath, and clockwise around from between the first and second hooks of the third swath to between the first and second hooks of the first swath; winding a third coil by laps clockwise around from between the second and third hooks of the first swath to between the second and third hooks

Abstract: A method of fabricating a limited-rotation motor that is characterized by axial stability of a rotor that includes a permanent-magnet armature and further characterized by a relatively small inherent axial force on the rotor. The rotor is supported by a pair of ball-bearing units and axial stability is provided by preloading the bearing unit at the end of the rotor with a relatively stiff spring and preloading the bearing at the second end with a relatively weak spring, whereby thermal expansion and contraction of the rotor are accommodated almost entirely by a movement of the second end of the rotor.

Abstract: A method and a device for producing large-area planar wave guide structures is described. A planar substrate is provided with channel-shaped structures and the channel-shaped structures are filled with a wave guide material. The channel-shaped structures are introduced sequentially into the substrate by a stamping tool, the substrate and the stamping tool are moved relative to one another. Therefore, it is easy and inexpensive to apply precise wave guide structures to surfaces of any desired size.

Abstract: A method of assembling a micro-actuator is provided in which a base frame having a plurality of actuator bases is placed on a stage, a first adhesive is applied to each of the actuator bases, and a base electrode frame having a plurality of base electrodes is placed on the first adhesive. The first adhesive is semi-cured by heating and pressing. A second adhesive is applied to each of the base electrodes, and a plurality of piezoelectric elements are placed on the second adhesive. The second adhesive is semi-cured by heating and pressing. A third adhesive is applied to the piezoelectric elements, and a movable electrode frame having a plurality of movable electrodes is placed on the third adhesive. The third adhesive is semi-cured by heating and pressing. Next, a fourth adhesive is applied to each of the movable electrodes, and a hinge plate frame having a plurality of hinge plates is placed on the fourth adhesive. The fourth adhesive is semi-cured by heating and pressing.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a method of assembling a disc which can reduce an unbalance of a rotating portion.

Abstract: A LiFePO4 carbon composite material is to be synthesized in a single phase satisfactorily to prevent the deterioration of the performance of the cathode active material from occurring and achieve superior cell characteristics. In preparing a cathode active material, starting materials for synthesis of a compound represented by the general formula LixFePO4, where 0<x≦1, are mixed, milled and a carbon material is added to the resulting mass at an optional time point in the course of mixing, milling and sintering. Li3PO4, Fe3(PO4)2 or its hydrates Fe3(PO4)2.nH2O, where n denotes the number of hydrates, are used as the starting materials for synthesis of LixFePO4. The temperature of a product from said sintering is set to 305° C. or less when said product from said sintering is exposed to atmosphere.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing wire to cut the wire into sections and to expose section wire ends, the wire having an inner core and sheathing about the core, the apparatus including structure for displacing the wire axially endwise comprising multiple blade structures, including at least two of the structures that move adjacent one another as the two structure move relatively oppositely toward and away from the axis in directions generally normal to the axis; each of the two structures having first and second cutting edges; the cutting edges configured such that, when the two the structures are moved relatively longitudinally in a primary mode, two of the cutting edges cut through the wire, and when the two structures are moved relatively longitudinally in a second mode, the remaining two of the cutting edges cut into the wire sheathing to enable stripping of the sheathing of the wire.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for efficiently repairing or reworking a printed circuit board having a solder ball grid array thereon efficiently and at minimum cost includes the steps of drilling out a plated-through hole to sever electrical connections between a ball grid array pad on one surface of the printed circuit board and internal circuits and circuits on an opposite surface of the printed circuit board; inserting a pin having an insulated sleeve surrounding a portion thereof into the drilled-out hole, the pin having attached to one end a wire for attachment to the ball grid array on one surface of the printed circuit board and a post at the other end of the pin for attachment of a wire to the post; the pin having a stop along its length to control vertical positioning of the pin in the drilled-out hole, the pin referred to as a via replacement (VR) pin.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a plurality of bump electrodes at least to one surface. A circuit substrate is formed with a laminate structure having an inner layer circuit and a mounting pad is formed on the substrate. The mounting pad has a concave portion and the bottom of the concave portion is in contact with the inner layer circuit. Further, an sealing resin is provided on the substrate. The bump electrode and the concave portion of the mounting pad are opposed, and the bump electrode is pressed to the bottom of the concave portion of the mounting pad, thereby deforming the pointed shape portion at the top end of the bump electrode. By the deformation the pointed shape portion, the contact portion between the bump electrode and the mounting pad is gradually enlarged from a point to a plane. After deforming the bump electrode by a predetermined amount, the sealing resin is hardened and the semiconductor device is mounted on a substrate.