Patents Issued in July 4, 2002
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Publication number: 20020083557Abstract: A sequential lateral solidification apparatus includes a laser generator for generating and emitting a laser beam; an X-Y stage movable in two orthogonal axial directions; and a mask arranged between the laser generator and the X-Y stage. The mask has a plurality of slits through which the laser beam passes. An objective lens for scaling down the laser beam is arranged between the mask and the X-Y stage. A mask stage is connected to the mask for controlling minute movement of the mask for crystallizing amorphous silicon in one block.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Yun-Ho Jung
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Publication number: 20020083558Abstract: A clip device includes a base member with an arm extending from a first end of the base member and a pawl member is pivotally connected to the arm at a mediate point thereof. A spring is biased between a first end of the pawl member and the first end of the base member. A locking member is pivotally connected to a distal end of the arm and a ratchet gear is connected to the locking member so as to be engaged with a second end of the pawl member. The second end of the pawl member is disengaged from the ratchet gear by pushing the first end of the pawl member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Chao-lung Tsou
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Publication number: 20020083559Abstract: A latchable tie for tieing together plural objects and including a flexible strap with an elongated section defining a longitudinal axis and having a substantially uniform transverse width, a head end, a tail end, an upper surface and a lower surface; the lower surface defining a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart first teeth extending transversely to the axis; and a head defining an outer end portion, an inner end portion joined to the strap, an outer opening in the outer end portion, an inner opening in the inner end portion, a channel extending between the outer opening and the inner opening and adapted to receive the tail end of the strap, a bottom surface for contacting a portion of the objects being tied, an upwardly opening cavity disposed between the inner opening and the strap, and a cavity opening in the bottom surface and communicating vertically with the cavity; and the cavity and cavity opening each having a transverse width greater than the uniform transverse width of the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: David A. Hatch
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Publication number: 20020083560Abstract: A self-locking bag closure device which includes the following:Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Anthony Mennitto
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Publication number: 20020083561Abstract: A self-fastening and replaceable button for a fabric that includes a first portion, and a second portion. The first portion includes a retainer, and a first projection that extends from the retainer and is a hollow coil that is helically-shaped so as to form a thread pattern that pierces and threads through the fabric. The second portion includes a fastener that is button-shaped, and a second projection that depends from the fastener and engages with the first projection. In a first embodiment, the retainer is disk-shaped, and the second projection is cylindrically-shaped and has a socket that threadably receives the first projection. In a second embodiment, the retainer is the proximal end of the first projection enlarged. In a third embodiment, the second projection is another hollow coil that is helically-shaped so as to form a thread pattern that threadably engages with the first projection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Milton R. Okun
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Publication number: 20020083562Abstract: Co-molded fastening devices are provided, including a rigid body and, co-molded with and extending from a portion of the body, a resilient element constructed to provide a user of the device with an improved grip on the device or improved comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Christopher G. Lerra
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Publication number: 20020083563Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a clasp suitable as button for clothes, buckle for belt or the like adapted to facilitate operation of fastening and unfastening. The present invention aims also to provide such clasp suitable as button for clothes, buckle for belt or the like adapted to ensure its reliable fastening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: YAMATO TRADING NIRE CO., LTD.Inventor: Takao Nire
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Publication number: 20020083564Abstract: A flexible medication clip used for attaching an intravenous medication vial to a syringe. This device is constructed from a single piece of molded plastic. It consists of two flexible semi-circular c-shaped rings that are placed side by side with their respective openings facing upward. The bases of each ring are connected by an adjoining plastic bridge. A syringe and intravenous medication vial are easily pressed into the openings of the semi-circular rings and snapped into position side by side. The larger inward curving endpoints on each semi-circular rings secure the syringe and vial firmly in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Blake T. James
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Publication number: 20020083565Abstract: A holding device with at least one operating mount to which fastening means that are stressed upon traction can be fixed, as well as with a securing unit for the mounting of the holding device in a stationary mount, whereby the securing unit has at least two stopping catches distanced from one another, which stopping catches engage, in the mounted condition, with corresponding edge sections of the mount. the stopping catches are positioned on elastically movable support units which are connected with one another, by way of a transverse support that is dimensionally stable, at least in the mounted condition, and the extension of the mount between the edge sections is smaller than the corresponding dimension of the transverse section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Zoltan Papp
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Publication number: 20020083566Abstract: There is described a method for the storing of elastan filaments with a titer of at least 2 500 dtex in drums with a filament line length of at least 10 km with the use of a displacing device, in which the filaments are stored meandering in layers, and in which the filaments are inlaid into the drum at a speed of at least eight percent above the production speed of the filaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Ulrich Reinehr, Tilo Sehm, Wolfgang Anderheggen, Toni Herbertz
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Publication number: 20020083567Abstract: A rotary turret head apparatus for installing a fastener such as a rivet. The rotary turret head apparatus has a plurality of machining and fastener installation tools disposed perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the turret. The individual tools are independently powered and the entire turret head apparatus is fed toward the workpiece by a single actuator mechanism such as a roller screw or hydraulic cylinder thereby eliminating the need for a separate actuating mechanism for each tool and eliminating the need for engagement of each tool with a central actuating mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2002Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Thomas H. Speller, John Michael Perrelli, Cheyenne Saunders
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Publication number: 20020083570Abstract: A component mounting system which includes a printer for printing solder on electrodes formed on a board; a first inspection unit for detecting positions of printed solder and outputting solder position detection results; a component mounting unit for picking up components from a component feeder carriage and placing the components on the board using mounting heads; a second inspection unit for inspecting positions of the components placed and outputting component position detection results; a soldering unit for soldering the components onto the board by heating and melting solder; and a main controller for updating at least a control parameter for controlling the printer operation or a control parameter for the component mounting unit operation based on at least the solder position detection results or component position detection results. The above configuration enables the accurate and efficient quality control throughout the mounting process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Masafumi Inoue, Mitsuhaya Tsukamoto, Masato Fujioka
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Publication number: 20020083571Abstract: A method for producing metal sputtering target, comprising a step of double V melting process, and a step of high temperature forging. The step of double V melting process produces a single metal of aluminum, titanium, or copper, or an alloy of the single metal associated with at least a different metal selecting from one of copper, silicon, titanium, zirconium, osmium, molybdenum, tungsten, platinum, gold, niobium, tantalum, cobalt, rhenium, and scandium. The step of high temperature forging treats the single metal or the alloy to form the metal sputtering target material with small crystal grains and a secondary phase of fineness and high homogeneity suitable for using in semiconductor and photoelectric industries.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Solar Applied Material Technology Corp.Inventors: Tsang-Sheau Lee, Jium-Shyong Chen, Chien-Hung Yeh, Lee-Ho Chen, Chin-Hsiao Chao, Hung-Hua Chen
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Publication number: 20020083572Abstract: A motor stator is constructed from loose laminations which are aligned and secured to the compressor housing at the time of assembling the compressor unit. The loose lamination stator is first attached to the compressor housing to initially locate the stator. A solid sizing mandrel is pushed through the rotor accommodating bore to remove any burrs and initially size the bore. An expanding mandrel is then positioned within the rotor accommodating bore and expanded to finalize the sizing of the bore and the alignment with the compressor housing. Once the final size and alignment have been achieved, the stator is secured to the motor housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Gobind P. Mirpuri, G. Russell Woodruff
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Publication number: 20020083573Abstract: Methods for aligning a satellite reflector with an antenna that has a feed/LNBF assembly. The feed/LNBF assembly is electronically coupled to a set top box which is electronically coupled to a television that has a television speaker. A transmitter is placed adjacent the television speaker. The speaker transmits the audio tones emitted by the television speaker which are indicative to the alignment of the antenna with a satellite to a speaker located adjacent to or attached to the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: William R. Matz, Timothy H. Weaver
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Publication number: 20020083574Abstract: Methods for aligning a satellite reflector with an antenna. One method includes the use of an antenna-alignment device to orient the centerline of an antenna in a desired azimuth, elevation and skew orientation. Another method includes the use of an antenna alignment device that is attached to the antenna and can be used in conjunction with a set top box attached to the antenna without the installer having to make trips between the antenna and the television to which the set top box is also attached. Yet other methods include the alignment of an antenna with a satellite wherein the antenna is supported by an adjustable mounting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: William R. Matz, Timothy H. Weaver
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Publication number: 20020083575Abstract: A process for the production of an inductor device comprising the steps of forming a green sheet to form an insulating layer; forming a plurality of conductive coil pattern units on the surface of the green sheet in order that a plurality of unit sections each including a single coil pattern unit are arranged on the surface of the green sheet and each two coil pattern units adjoining in the substantially perpendicular direction to the longitudinal direction of the unit sections are arranged centro-symmetrically with respect to a center point of a vertical boundary line of adjoining unit sections; stacking a plurality of green sheets formed with the plurality of coil pattern units arranged in centro-symmetry and connecting the upper and lower coil pattern units separated by the green sheets to form a coil shape; and sintering the stacked green sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: TDK CorporationInventors: Toshiyuki Anbo, Fumio Uchikoba
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Publication number: 20020083576Abstract: To protect the MR read head element from ESD damage during wafer level manufacturing, a lead from the MR element is electrically connected to one or both of the read head element shields during manufacturing. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electrical connection is fabricated in the kerf area between adjacent magnetic heads as they are fabricated upon a wafer substrate. Thereafter, when the magnetic heads are separated by saw cutting through the kerf areas, the electrical connections are thereby removed, such that the MR element electrical leads and the shields are electrically isolated. In an alternative embodiment, one or more of the shields, as well as the MR element leads can also be electrically connected to the substrate upon which the magnetic head is fabricated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Richard Hsiao, Edward Hin Pong Lee, Timothy J. Moran, Joseph Francis Smyth, Howard Gordon Zolla
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Publication number: 20020083577Abstract: A polishing member is provided in its polishing surface with a plurality of spiral grooves. The polishing surface is rotated while being slidably engaged with a semiconductor wafer to polish the wafer. During polishing, a pumping action is produced at the spiral grooves under a centrifugal force generated by rotation of the polishing member, and harmful large-diameter particles such as diamond particles from a dresser and abrasive particles in a polishing liquid can be discharged, together with the polishing liquid, through the spiral grooves toward an outer peripheral portion of the polishing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Hiroo Suzuki
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Publication number: 20020083578Abstract: A load cell is constructed with several strain gauges. Each of the strain gauges are formed with a meandering conductive portion on a substrate or base member. Portions of the meandering conductive layer defines a predetermined tab ratio. The base member is formed with a predetermined amount of filler and the tab ratio is pre-determined such that the creep characteristic of the strain gauge is substantially zero in a load cell having a generally low rated load.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Kazufumi Naito, Kenji Imai, Matsuo Zama, Naoki Sasaki
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Publication number: 20020083579Abstract: An electric-component mounting system including a component-holding device for holding an electric component, a board-supporting device for supporting a printed-wiring board on which the electric component is mounted, a first relative-movement device operable to move the component-holding device and the board-supporting device relative to each other in a first direction parallel to a surface of the board supported by the board-supporting device, a second relative-movement device operable to move the component-holding device and the board-supporting device relative to each other in a second direction which intersects the surface of the board; and a control device including a positioning portion operable to select one of a plurality of different control targets which is used for the first relative-movement device to establish a predetermined relative position between the component-holding device and the board-supporting device, and wherein the positioning portion selects one of the different control targets, deType: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Fuji Machine Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinsuke Suhara, Toshiya Ito, Hirokazu Koike
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Publication number: 20020083580Abstract: A device for processing multi-up panels includes a bad mark scanner for reading a surface of a multi-up panel and a processor receiving at least one input from the scanner for determining a bad mark on the multi-up panel. Also provided is circuit panel manufacturing assembly line having a circuit panel bad mark scanner, a panel component placement machine separate from the scanner, and a panel conveyor located at least between the circuit panel scanner and the panel component placement machine for conveying the panels. Further provided is a method for determining bad marks on multi-up panels comprising the steps of scanning a multi-up panel with a scanner so as to form scan data and determining a bad mark on the multi-up panel as a function of the scan data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventor: Robert Huber
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Publication number: 20020083581Abstract: A device for processing multi-up panels includes a bad mark scanner for reading a surface of a multi-up panel and a processor receiving at least one input from the scanner for determining a bad mark on the multi-up panel. Also provided is circuit panel manufacturing assembly line having a circuit panel bad mark scanner, a panel component placement machine separate from the scanner, and a panel conveyor located at least between the circuit panel scanner and the panel component placement machine for conveying the panels. Further provided is a method for determining bad marks on multi-up panels comprising the steps of scanning a multi-up panel with a scanner so as to form scan data and determining a bad mark on the multi-up panel as a function of the scan data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventor: Robert Huber
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Publication number: 20020083582Abstract: A method of IC packing/unpacking for preserving and updating data stored in the IC and the structure thereof is disclosed. The method is able to encase the IC to prevent intentional piracy and allow data preservation and update. The structure has an upper plate (10) having a trough (12) defined therein; a lower plate (20) detachably connected with the upper plate (10); a PCB (30) sandwiched between the upper plate (10) and the lower plate (20) and forming an electrical connection with the upper plate (10); an interface (60) detachably inserted into the trough (12) and being able to receive data therein; and a controller (50) electrically connected with the interface (60) for coding the interface (60).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2002Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Chien-Tzu Hou
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Publication number: 20020083583Abstract: A device for handling components (i.e. chips) is described. The device utilizes a conveyor belt that has crowns or recesses in a frame configuration into which singled semiconductor chips can be inserted. The conveyor belt has openings or holes between the chip positions that are large enough that the chips can be transported through the openings. It is possible to move the inserted chips by an adapted pick-and-place system, by purely vertical movements, into planes above and below the conveyor belt, in which the chips can be further processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Wilhelm Schindler
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Publication number: 20020083584Abstract: An electric-component holding apparatus including a component holder which holds an electric component and includes an engaging portion, a holder-holding member to which the component holder is detachably attached, a lock member which consists of a substantially rigid body, and which is supported by the holder-holding member such that the lock member is movable relative to the holder-holding member, and is engaged with the engaging portion of the component holder to lock the component holder to the holder-holding member, and a locked-state maintaining device which includes an operable member and an elastic member and which maintains, owing to an elastic force of the elastic member, a locked state in which the lock member is engaged with the engaging portion of the component holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: FUJI MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeyoshi Isogai, Hiroshi Katsumi, Hisashi Kojima, Masato Ando, Tetsuo Hayashi
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Publication number: 20020083585Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided whereby printed wiring boards may be produced that comprise a) a substrate layer, and b) a solid, substantially planar optical wave-guide laminated onto the substrate layer. The printed wiring board farther comprises at least one of a laminating material or a cladding material coupled to the wave-guide, and at least one additional layer coupled to the laminating material or the cladding material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Honeywell Advanced Circuits, Inc.Inventor: Yutaka Doi
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Publication number: 20020083586Abstract: A process for making a multilayer wiring board includes the following steps of: laminating an electrically insulating resin substrate, having first and second surfaces and a metal layer formed on the first surface, onto a base material on which a predetermined wiring pattern is formed, so that the second surface of the resin substrate is adhered to the base material; removing a predetermined amount of the metal layer to form an opening at a position where a connection with the wiring pattern is to be provided; irradiating a laser beam toward the resin layer through the resin removed region to form a blind via hole having a diameter smaller than that of the opening, so that the wiring pattern is exposed at a bottom of the blind via hole; electroless plating to form an electroless plated film on the exposed wiring pattern, a side wall of the blind via hole, a step portion of the exposed resin layer, and at least a metal layer at a periphery of the opening; electro plating to form an electro plated film on the eType: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Takahiro Iijima, Akio Rokugawa, Tomohiro Nomura, Toshinori Koyama, Noritaka Katagiri
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Publication number: 20020083587Abstract: An arrangement apparatus comprises a base (10) and an elongated arranging member (12) mounted thereon, wherein the arranging member includes a plurality of channels (123) and a plurality of reference wires (1253) with predetermined colors. The reference wires are arranged in a sequence that corresponds to the arrangement of pins of a connector to be connected with the multi-core round cable. Each reference wire is disposed in alignment with a corresponding channel. The color of each reference wire is the same as the color of a core (21) of the multi-core round cable to be placed in the channel corresponding to that reference wire. An operator can freely pick up any one core and place it in the correct channel simply by matching the color of the reference wire with the color of the selected wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Wenli Wang
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Publication number: 20020083588Abstract: A method of producing an ink jet head is disclosed. The ink jet head includes a substrate formed with an ink pool in one major surface thereof, a plurality of pressure chambers in the other major surface thereof, a plurality of feed holes respectively extending from the ink pool to the pressure chambers, and a plurality of through passageways respectively extending from the pressure chambers throughout the substrate. The methods includes the steps of etching single photosensitive glass ceramics substrate to thereby form the pressure chambers, feed holes and through passageways, and heating the substrate to transform photosensitive glass ceramics of the substrate to ceramics. A plurality of nozzles may also be formed in the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 1999Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: SHIGERU KIMURA
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Publication number: 20020083589Abstract: A bearing manufacturing method for a compressor is disclosed. Since an oxide-coated layer is formed at the surface of the bearing and electrolized in a tiomolybedenic acid ammonium aqueous solution so that the molybedene emulsion can be infiltrated in the fine pores of the oxide-coated layer. Accordingly, the abrasion resistance of the bearing can be increased while the friction coefficient is remarkably reduced, and thus, a reliability of the compressor and an energy efficiency can be increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Chan Hwa Jeong
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Publication number: 20020083590Abstract: A device for opening a sealed container, the device comprising, a first arm having a proximal and distal end, a second arm having a proximal and distal end, a cutting device, and at least one guiding device, wherein the guiding device is disposed on one of the first and second arms. Furthermore, the guiding device is adapted to receive a double seam of a sealed container, thereby preventing the device from slipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Dale Scribner, John Schwaner
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Publication number: 20020083591Abstract: Shaving apparatus with an external cutting member (4) and an internal cutting member which can be driven into rotation relative thereto, said external cutting member (4) having an annular region (8) with hair-trapping apertures (5) and a skin support region (9) inside the annular region. To improve the shaving performance, the skin support area is provided with ridges 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Geert Geertsma, Simon Eme Kadijk, Hendrik Poel, Sjoerd Haites
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Publication number: 20020083592Abstract: A cutter structure adapted for shaving includes an integrally injection molded support member and a spiral blade fitted on the support member or disposed on one side of the support member such that one side of the spiral blade projects from the support member, thereby enabling the cutter to obtain a precise and stable linear axis. In use, the support member is connected to a drive shaft within an electric razor body. When the drive shaft is actuated, the cutter can be brought to reciprocate. The cutter structure can overcome the problems associated with the manufacture of conventional electric razors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Yen-Fu Liao
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Publication number: 20020083593Abstract: A plastic pipe cutter comprises a front recess for clamping a workpiece; a front chamber; a rear chamber in communication with the front chamber; a bar shaped cutting device including a front blade, a rear head, and a central shank extended through the front chamber and the rear chamber; a first assembly in the front chamber including a stop plate having a hole with the shank passed through, an activation member having a hole larger than the diameter of the shank with the shank passed through, a first elastic member put on the shank and biased between the stop plate and the activation member; a pivotal trigger with the top thereof engaged with activation member; a second assembly in the rear chamber including a pivotal engagement member and a second elastic member put on the shank and biased between the engagement member and the inner wall of the rear chamber, the engagement member having a hole larger than the diameter of the shank with the shank passed through and an external portion, the edges of the holeType: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Ching-Tsung Chang
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Publication number: 20020083594Abstract: To improve the cutting properties of a pair of scissors 1, such as hairdressing shears 11, it is proposed that at least one shank 4 be made to vibrate parallel to the longitudinal direction (6) of the blade (7) of this shank (4) by means of an electrically powered vibrator (5). The vibrator (5) may include a piezoelectric travel transducer (8), which deflects the blade (7) with an ultrasonic frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Detlef Mattinger
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Publication number: 20020083595Abstract: The invention is directed to a power driven hair clipper (HSM), comprising a drive mechanism provided in a housing (1) and a clipper head (S) equipped with a clipper comb (3) and a clipper blade (4) and mounted on a wall of said housing (1) for pivotal motion about a pivot axis (Z) by means of a supporting element (T), wherein the clipper head (S) has two cutting teeth rows (40, 41) arranged in opposed relation to each other, wherein the supporting element (T) releasing the cutting teeth rows (40, 41) is constructed as a housing shell (5), wherein the geometric form of the housing shell (5) is formed by a sector (SK1, SK2) of a cross sectional shape of at least one circular cylinder (Z1, Z2) as well as end walls (24, 25) associated with said sector (SK1, SK2), said end walls being constructed as part of a conical surface (KM1, KM2) with cone angles (&agr;1, &agr;2) relative to the pivot axis (Z), and wherein the housing wall (110) adjacent to the housing shell (5) has an inner contour that is essentially paraType: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Roland Ullmann
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Publication number: 20020083596Abstract: A string trimmer comprising an elongate shaft; a cutting head rotatably mounted on one end of the elongate shaft at least one cutting member which extends from the cutting head and a barrier which is capable of being used by an operator to move vegetation away from a path swept out by the cutting member when it rotates characterized in that the barrier in the shape of a truncated sphere is in the form of a broad band. There is further provided a guard on the string trimmer mounted on the elongate shaft which surrounds part of the rear of the path swept out the cutting member as it rotate wherein the barrier is mounted on the guard.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Andrew Richardson, Michael Wilson
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Publication number: 20020083597Abstract: A material cutting device for making crafts for providing a means of cutting pieces of paper and fabric to form various crafts. The material cutting device for making crafts includes an endless band-like body member having a definite width and also having a top edge and a bottom edge which is adapted to cut through materials such as fabric and paper; and also includes a hand support member being securely attached along the top edge of the endless band-like body member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Jane G. Garner
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Publication number: 20020083598Abstract: A process for making a cutting instrument includes cutting a blank from a plate or strip of Type 60 Nitinol, having a thickness of between 0.005″-0.500″ using an abrasive waterjet, wire electron discharge machining or laser cutting, and grinding top and bottom surfaces of the blank by rotating a grinder having cubic boron nitride or diamond abrasive particles on a cutting surface of said grinder against the knife blank at a surface speed of about 5000 to 7000 surface feet per minute and grinding to a depth of about 0.001 to 0.005 inches per pass to remove material along the blade surface. The surface of the blade is polished to a surface finish smoother than 20 microinches RMS using Turkish emery abrasive grinding/polishing materials on a buffing wheel driven by a high power motor. The blade is then finish polished to a mirror-like luster of 2 microinches RMS or less using a fine diamond buffing compound and a buffing wheel running at about 3000 RPM.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Gerald J. Julien
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Publication number: 20020083599Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-welded sod cutter blade prepared from one unit comprising a central blade and two sided blades, and to a process for preparing a sod cutter blade as described above generally comprising the steps of forming an appropriate one-piece planar shape comprising a central blade and two sided blades; heating each of the areas between the two sided blades and the central blade; and bending each of the two sided blades out of the plane of the central blade; said two sided blades being bent in the direction of one facing the other. the product is optionally further hardened, and is optionally further tempered.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Yaron Nachshon
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Publication number: 20020083600Abstract: A safety razor device including a blade unit with at least one small blade has been fixedly mounted for presenting a whisker cutting edge. The blade unit is fixedly attached to a handle. Also included is a blade guard, which defines a skin contacting surface to establish a “shaving geometry” to define the parameters which determine the blade orientation and position relative to the skin. A clear head covers the razor when not in use without preventing determination if a blade has been removed. Also provided is a short handle, of relatively flexible or resilient material to increase traction force on the skin surface being shaved and yet not provide a component that can be used as a weapon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: James A. Donovan
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Publication number: 20020083601Abstract: A compass cutter comprises a main body fastened with an extension rod which is connected with a slidable seat slidable along the extension rod. The main body is further provided with a locating block, a protective cover, a blade, a fixation block, and an insertion pin. The slidable seat is provided with a locating block, a connection rod, a locating pin, and a shield. The compass cutter can be expanded, thanks to the extension rod. The locating pin and the blade are shield by the shield to protect the user of the compass cutter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Chen Shan Ming
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Publication number: 20020083602Abstract: This invention is a pin sight for a bow. The pin sight utilizes fiber optic cables for the pins. The fiber optic cables are partially exposed to ambient light. The pin sight includes an artificial light source which an archer may use to illuminate the pins when ambient light is insufficient. The light source utilizes an angled surface to direct light across the user's vision while the fiber optic cables turn the light and direct the light towards the user. The light source provides generally equal illumination to all pins regardless of position of the pins relative to the light source. The fiber optic cables are held in place by at least one mounting tube without compressive forces. The cables are supported by a pin blade and rest along a channel in the edge of the pin blade. The pins are formed integrally with the pin blades, at least a portion of the pins blades being adjoined to the pin by a step structure allowing the pin blade to be offset from the base of the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Scott O. Slates
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Publication number: 20020083603Abstract: An infrared pointer holder includes a stand for mounting, the stand having an upright post terminating in a ball socket, a ball rotated in the ball socket, the ball having a protruded connecting rod, lock means adapted to lock the ball in the ball socket of the stand in the desired angle, a holder base fixedly connected to the connecting rod of the ball, the holder base having a revolving shaft extended in direction perpendicular to the connecting rod of the ball, a DC motor controlled to rotate the revolving shaft, and a coupler coupled to the revolving shaft of the holder base and holding an infrared pointer for measuring the direction and distance of a target.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Jong Shuenn Jang
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Publication number: 20020083604Abstract: A low profile compass of the type including a transparent base member and fluid-filled vial contains a directional indicator in the vial in the form of a circle which is alignable with another circle imprinted on the vial. A hinged cover assembly can be detented to selected positions and includes a mirrored sight line for direct line sighting, and a lower protective cover or shoe for the base of the compass also serves as a receptacle for instruction sheets and scales for use in taking directional readings as well as for orientation alignment on a topographic map and inclinometer readings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: The Brunton CompanyInventor: Marlin D. Iden
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Publication number: 20020083605Abstract: An electronic compass is described for use in vehicles. The compass employs a magnetoresistive sensor for sensing the earth magnetic field and the sensor is operated in alternate set/reset bias modes. In a first embodiment, the compass is provided with deviation compensation by a closed loop system including measurement of the sensor output signals and an offset current strap for nullifying the vehicle deviation field. In a second embodiment, deviation compensation is provided by operation in an initial calibration mode and by operation in a normal compensation mode to adjust compensation, as needed, on a long term basis during normal operation of the compass. In the initial calibration mode, while the vehicle is being driven, the signal peak values are adjusted to a nominal earth field level by changing the offset current. Then, compensating signal reference values for each axis are determined as each peak for that axis is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Rodney K. Blank, Richard J. Gahan, Howard J. Haselhuhn, Kenneth L. Schierbeek, Kenneth Schofield
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Publication number: 20020083606Abstract: The present invention is directed to an offset level for translating a particular grade location and line location from a reference point. The offset level includes a ruler for measuring vertical height from the reference point and a housing selectively slibable on the ruler for positioning the housing at the specific vertical height from the reference point. The offset level further includes a pointer extending outwardly from the housing for translating the desired vertical measurement to an offset location. The pointer also includes a ruler component to permit a horizontal distance to be measured from the reference point to establish a line. The offset level further includes a leveling device to insure the horizontal alignment of the pointer during the line and grade designations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Joseph E. Monteil, Floyd Waller
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Publication number: 20020083607Abstract: A portable surface inspector comprises a straight guide rail, a table engaging the guide rail to be movable along the guide rail, a stage engaging the table to be movable in the direction of a transverse axis crossing at right angles with the longitudinal axis of the guide rail, a non-contact displacement sensor fixed to the stage, a first driving means for driving the table, a first coordinate detecting means for detecting the longitudinal axis coordinate of the non-contact displacement sensor, a second driving means for driving the stage, a second coordinate detecting means for detecting the transverse axis coordinate of the non-contact displacement sensor, and a coordinate correcting means for correcting the transverse axis coordinate of the non-contact displacement sensor with the deflection in the direction of the transverse axis of the guide rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2000Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Kasukawa Atsuhiko, Nakayama Yasuo, Uchimura Takeshi
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Publication number: 20020083608Abstract: The disclosed tools and method perform measurements of bore parallelism and location in mating machine parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Joseph Stephens