Abstract: The aqueous suspension contains hydrated n calcium sulfate (CaSO4 nH2O), the value of n ranging from 0 to 2 (0<n<2) and an additive. The method for preparing said aqueous suspension involves the following steps: a) mixing the calcium sulfate and at least one of said additives with water and b) homogenizing the mixture under strong agitation. The method for preparing the paper includes adding said aqueous suspension to the cellulose fiber suspension.

Abstract: A pre-treatment device for wood chips for pulping comprises a tube through which the wood chips fall into a digester. Steam is injected into the tube through rings of nozzles, which are angled circumferentially to impart a rotary and turbulent motion to the falling chips. Some nozzles are angled downwardly to encourage the chips to flow freely through the tube, some are horizontal to encourage a longer dwell time near the nozzles. Digesting liquor is also sprayed onto the chips from spray nozzles after the first ring of steam nozzles. The heat and steam expel air and other non-condensable gases and volatiles from the chips, allowing them to absorb the liquor. At the bottom of the tube, the chips are propelled down and outwards by jets of higher-pressure steam, spreading and packing them into the digester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for producing a blade (13; 14) comprising two outer walls (17, 18) and at least one cavity (24; 25; 26; 27) between said outer walls (17, 18), for a turbine (10), using an outer mould (30) and several cores (34, 35) for forming the outer walls (17, 18) and the at least one cavity (24; 25; 26; 27) of the blade (13, 14). At least one of the cavities (26; 27) is divided into two channels (26a, 26b; 27a, 27b) by a middle segment (28). One channel (26a; 27a) is located between the first outer wall (17) and the middle segment (28), while the other channel (26b; 27b) is located between the middle segment (28) and the second outer wall (18). Two cores (34, 35) which are separate from each other are used accordingly. This provides a simple and economical means of reducing the thickness (d) of the outer walls (17, 18).

Abstract: An investment molding flask assembly having a base with a central positioning boss protruded from a center thereof and at least one positioning annular groove defined therein around the central positioning boss, and a conical sleeve formed with a small opening end to be securely positioned on the base without any displacement in horizontal directions by means of the central positioning boss or the positioning annular groove. Whereby, the conical sleeve can be readily removable from a solidified semi-finished investment mold, and then the solidified semi-finished investment mold is sent into an oven independently for heating. Therefore the sleeve can be used repeatedly, and the investment mold can be manufactured rapidly and readily.

Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, a flow control member is disposed in an inlet tank of a heating heat exchanger for heating air to be blown into a passenger compartment using a fluid as a heating source. In the heating heat exchanger, a ratio between a first area where the fluid flows, and a second area where the fluid does not flow is changed by controlling an operation position of the flow control member. Thus, a flow ratio between hot air from the first area of the heating heat exchanger and cool air from the second area thereof can be adjusted, so that the temperature of air blown into the passenger compartment can be adjusted.

Abstract: Each of the cooling bedclothes, cooling seat cushion, cooling mat, cooling chair, cooling clothing and cooling shoes, to which the present invention is applied, has such a commonized structural feature to form the cooling flow passages in a substantially parallel and planar manner in the portion of such an article adjacent to the body, and utilizes such a commonized cooling effect to cause the ambient air at a temperature lower than the body temperature to flow through the cooling flow passages substantially parallelly to the body surface to thereby cool the body. Namely, the present invention forms, at a location extremely adjacent to the body surface of a person, an air layer having a temperature equal to that in the room without lowering the temperature of the whole room, thereby forcibly increasing the temperature gradient near the body surface to thereby increase the extent of heat release from the body, resulting in feeling of coolness.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a plate-like heat sink module (1) with polygonal ground plan at whose upper side a heat generating component (2) can be secured and whose underside comprises cooling ribs (3), the outside edges thereof comprising surface structures complementary with one another and with whose assistance a plurality of identical heat sink modules (1) can be joined in one plane, whereby the surface structures are fashioned such that a heat sink module (1) can be joined to another heat sink module (1) in only one orientation. The invention is also directed to an arrangement of heat sink modules. As a result of the inventive arrangement of heat sink modules, a heat sink for the interconnection of a plurality of capacitors to form a capacitor bank can be produced in an especially flexible way.

Abstract: A heat transfer plate for a plate heat exchanger comprising a heat transfer portion (210) having elevations and depressions (30; 130; 230), a first port portion (G), a second port portion (H), first sealing portions (214, 215a-d), and second sealing portions (244, 216, 217). The plate has a symmetry line (S), which extends from a first edge (202) to a second edge (203) of the plate and in relation to which the plate's heat transfer portion, sealing portions and ports to be passed by each of said fluids are symmetrically arranged. Said elevations and depressions (230) are located in such manner relative to said symmetry line (S) that when two identical plates are brought to abut against each other—one of the plates being rotated through 180 degrees about the symmetry line (S)—said elevations (230) on the plates will form distance means between the plates in a large number of positions distributed over the heat transfer portions (210) of the plates.

Abstract: In an electric circuit using a plurality of power semiconductor devices 1, the power semiconductor devices have heat radiation metallic parts 5 to which the electrodes in the power semiconductor devices are electrically connected within a package of the semiconductors. Among the plurality of power semiconductor devices, the heat radiation metallic parts of those having electrodes of the same potential connected to the heat radiation metallic parts are conductively fixed to a single radiator 6 having conductivity. Thus, the radiators are used as a single connection terminal. Besides, the plurality of radiators are conductively fixed to a single heat radiating plate 7 having conductivity, and the heat radiating plate is used as a single connection terminal, or the radiator is electrically insulated and fixed to another radiator 11.

Abstract: An active temperature control system for a DUT utilizes a heat sink containing HFE7100 liquid and an electric heater. The liquid is cooled below the set point and the heater is used to bring the DUT up to the set point. Set points in the range of −10 degrees C. to +110 degrees C. can be achieved. The heat sink utilizes only a single coolant for all of the set points, allowing set points to be changed within a few minutes. At a given set point, the heater provides a quick response to offset the effect of self-heating and keep the set point deviation to within a few degrees C. Power following techniques can be utilized to achieve the quick response.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) controls a temperature of air flow from a temperature control system (10). The apparatus (100) includes a blend door (150), an output gear (140), and a biasing mechanism (124). The blend door (150) blocks air flow and has a plurality of positions, each blocking different amounts of air flow. The blend door (150) is rotatable about a first axis (142) between each of the plurality of positions. The output gear (140) is secured to the blend door (150) and is rotatable about the first axis (142) to rotate the blend door (150) between each of the plurality of positions.

Abstract: A chemically inflated gas bag for mining is provided. This gas bag includes a modified PVA bag that contains sodium bicarbonate and an HDPE bag that contains acetic acid. The PVA bag and the HDPE bag are contained within a nylon/PE bag. Preferably, when the HDPE bag is broken, the flow of acetic acid onto the PVA bag is controlled by a second bag having small holes therein surrounding the HDPE bag, allowing the gas bag to be lowered into a borehole before it inflates. Another aspect of the present invention is a method of making this gas bag. This method includes pouring diluted acetic acid into an HDPE bag, putting sodium bicarbonate into a PVA bag, sealing these bags, and placing these bags within a nylon/PE bag. The gas bag is folded in such a manner as to easily inflate and completely seal the borehole.

Abstract: A method for optimizing the production of a petroleum well is provided. The petroleum well includes a borehole, a piping structure (24) positioned within the borehole, and a tubing string (26) positioned within the borehole for conveying a production fluid. Production of the well is optimized by determining a flow rate of the production fluid within the tubing string (26) and determining a lift-gas injection rate for the gas being injected into the tubing string. The flow rate and injection rate data is communicated along the piping structure of the well to a selected location (44), where the data is collected and analyzed.

Abstract: This invention is method of recovering gas from a gas-bearing subterranean formation in which gas is produced from an upper portion of the formation and a waste gas is injected into a lower portion of the formation to dispose of the waste gas. The waste gas is injected within a 3000 foot (914 m) radial distance from the production of the gas. The injection and production can be carried out using one well or a plurality of wells.

Abstract: The invention is a method and system of separating a multi-component fluid in a wellbore. At least one fluid separation membrane comprising a feed side and a permeate side is incorporated in the wellbore. A flowing stream of the multi-component fluid obtained from a subterranean zone being in fluid communication with the wellbore is passed across the feed side of the membrane at a first pressure. A retentate stream depleted in at least one component compared to the multi-component fluid is withdrawn from the feed side of the membrane and passed to the earth's surface. A permeate stream at a second pressure is withdrawn from the permeate side, in which the permeate stream is enriched in at least one component compared with the multi-component fluid. The second pressure is controlled to maintain the second pressure below the first pressure.

Abstract: A multi-zone packing system having unique features that allow for remote operation, thereby eliminating the need to raise and lower a work string and crossover tool to various zones of interest during a frac pack, gravel pack or related completion procedure. The squeeze pack system has a crossover tool or port collocated with each zone of interest and remotely operated closing devices to allow for the setting of each packer and the packing job to be performed with minimal or no movement of the work string.

Abstract: A pipe severing tool is arranged to align a plurality of high explosive pellets along a unitizing support structure whereby all explosive pellets are inserted within or extracted from a tubular housing as a singular unit. Electrically initiated exploding wire detonators (EBW) are positioned at opposite ends of the tubular housing for simultaneous detonation by a capacitive firing device. The housing assembly includes a detachable bottom nose that permits the tool to be armed and disarmed without disconnecting the detonation circuitry. Because the tool is not sensitive to stray electrical fields, it may be transported, loaded and unloaded with the EBW detonators in place and connected.

Abstract: The present invention includes a perforating gun and method of using the same to perforate casing in a wellbore. The perforating gun includes a hollow carrier having a core. Mounted within the core are components including at least one charge and at least one plug for sealing the charge within the core. Preferably, a pair of end plugs are used to seal the ends of the carrier about the charge or charges. A string of tubing is used to position the perforating gun adjacent the casing to be perforated. The charge or charges are detonated creating perforation tunnels in the casing and surrounding wellbore. A drill is then used to drill out the core of the carrier to provide ready access through the carrier for other tools and fluid flow. The carrier is ideally of a stronger material than the core components and enhances drillability of the core by providing guidance as the drill removes the core components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a float collar apparatus for regulating the passage of fluid through a casing liner or sub-sea casing. Apparatus of the present invention is fabricated using plastic flapper valves and sleeve components in contrast to prior art float collar components which are fabricated almost entirely of hard metals. The use of plastic components in the float collar apparatus of the present invention provides a substantial reduction in time and resources expended during drilling out of the float collar once cementing operations are completed. Additionally, the float collar apparatus of the present invention is fabricated from a pre-determined combination of plastic components and metal components thereby ensuring that the improved float collar can still endure substantial hydrostatic stresses encountered during casing liner running in and cementing operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a float collar apparatus for regulating the passage of fluid through a drilling/production liner or sub-sea casing. Apparatus of the present invention is fabricated using plastic flapper valves and valve-actuating sleeve components in contrast to prior art float collar components which are fabricated almost entirely of hard metals. Particularly, the plastic may be nylon, phenolic, or a phenolic-nylon laminate. The use of plastic components in the float collar apparatus of the present invention provides a substantial reduction in time and resources expended during drilling out of the float collar once cementing operations are completed. Additionally, the float collar apparatus of the present invention is fabricated from a pre-determined combination of plastic components and metal components thereby ensuring that the improved float collar can still endure substantial hydrostatic stresses encountered during casing liner running in and cementing operations.

Abstract: A system is provided for unloading accumulated liquids and enhancing the recovery of gas from a reservoir having diminished pressure. An annulus between a tubing string and casing is isolated by a packer and continually pressurized with a slipstream of compressed gas while the well continues to produce. A unique valve positioned in the tubing string is shuttled between a production position in which production fluids are permitted to bypass the valve to the surface and a lift position in which the bypass is blocked and an unloading port is opened to vent high pressure annulus gas to the tubing string above the valve, lifting accumulated liquids with it. Preferably, the valve is actuated to the lift position by the impact of a plunger dropped from a lubricator at the wellhead, when the pressure in the annulus has reached a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in a cased well having a production tubing assembly installed in the well and terminating with a connection means at a subterranean location. The apparatus and method utilizes a spoolable tubular assembly for installation extending into the well to the connection means wherein the tubular assembly has a plurality of conductors formed connected to electrically operable valve, sensors and tubing latch in the tubular assembly. In the method the assembly is spooled into the well with the tubing latch being operated from outside the well through the tubing conductors to selectively connect and disconnect the assembly from the connector means. Operating the salve and sensors from outside the well when the assembly is installed. The assembly tubing is preferably made of a non-conductive, and preferably composite material that enclosed at least one, and preferably a plurality of electrical conductors.

Abstract: The retrieval tool includes a cylindrical member having a body, an inner passage, a guide cylinder and an engaging member. The engaging member may slide within the cylindrical member in order to engage a whipstock against an inner surface of the guide cylinder, facilitating removal of the whipstock from a borehole. A actuating member, piston, retainer and swivel sub may be used to connect the engaging member to the retrieval tool and enhance the mobility of the engaging member within the cylindrical member. A spring may also facilitate locking engagement of the engaging member and whipstock. Contact between the retrieval tool and the whipstock may lead to an increase of pressure within the inner passage, such pressure increasing the engagement between the engaging member and whipstock.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to insert a small diameter pipe into a borehole while holding a larger diameter pipe is disclosed. The apparatus includes a table attached to a centralized base which, in turn, provides a telescopic stop tower. The stop tower includes a force transducer that yields a readout when it is abutted by a first wrench when a second wrench secured to the small diameter pipe is turned.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liner hanger and a method of hanging a liner in a wellbore. In one aspect, a process for setting a liner in a wellbore is provided in which a tubular having a slip formed on an outer diameter of the tubular at a first location and a preformed bypass for circulating a fluid disposed at a second location is set and expanded into substantial contact with an inner diameter of the wellbore, a casing, or another liner. In another aspect, a process for setting a liner in a wellbore is provided in which a tubular having a slip formed on an outer diameter of the tubular at a first location is placed in the wellbore, a bypass for circulating a fluid is formed downhole, the liner is set and expanded into substantial contact with an inner diameter of the wellbore, a casing, or another liner.

Abstract: A method for creating a seal between two tubulars in a wellbore is provided. In one aspect, the method allows for the top end of a first tubular to be sealingly mated to the bottom end of a second tubular. According to the present invention, the first tubular is positioned at a selected depth within the wellbore. An expander tool is then run into the wellbore, and the top end of the first tubular is expanded along a desired length. The inner surface of the top end is expanded from a first diameter to a second diameter which will mate with the lower end of the second tubular. The expander tool is removed, and the second tubular is run into the wellbore. The bottom end of the second tubular is then sealingly mated with the top end of the first tubular. In one embodiment, the first tubular defines a string of casing which is expanded to create a polished bore receptacle for receiving a string of production tubing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of creating a seal between two coaxial tubulars so as to create a hanger and a packer. A first tubular is disposed coaxially within a portion of a second, larger tubular. A portion of the first tubular is expanded into frictional contact with the second tubular, thereby creating a liner and a hanger. In one embodiment, a pattern of grooves is formed in the surface of a portion of the first tubular body. The grooves in one aspect define a continuous pattern about the circumference of the tubular body which intersect to form a plurality of substantially identical shapes, such as diamonds. The grooves serve to improve the tensile strength of the tubular body. At the same time, the grooves allow for expansion of the tubular body by use of less radial force. The grooves further provide a gripping means, providing additional frictional support for hanging the expanded tubular onto the inner surface of a surrounding second tubular.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of creating a seal between two coaxial tubulars so as to create a hanger and a packer. A first tubular is disposed coaxially within a portion of a second, larger tubular. A portion of the first tubular is expanded into frictional contact with the second tubular, thereby creating a liner and a hanger. In one embodiment, a pattern of grooves and profile cuts are formed in the surface of a portion of the first tubular body. The grooves in one aspect define a continuous pattern about the circumference of the tubular body which intersect to form a plurality of substantially identical shapes, such as diamonds. The grooves and profile cuts serve to improve the tensile strength of the tubular body. At the same time, the grooves and profile cuts allow for expansion of the tubular body by use of less radial force.

Abstract: A plug is provided for use in conjunction with a subterranean well. In a described embodiment, a wellhead plug includes multiple outwardly extendable lugs for engagement with corresponding multiple oppositely facing shoulders formed internally on a bore extending in a wellhead. The lugs engage the shoulders to thereby resist pressure applied to the plug in the bore from above or below.

Abstract: An accelerator for venting a pressurized gas source to the ambient is disclosed. The accelerator includes a first gas compartment connected to the pressurized gas source. A second gas compartment is connected to the first gas compartment through a one-way valve allowing gas to pass from the first gas compartment to the second gas compartment. A restrictor orifice allows gas to pass between the first and the second gas compartments at a predetermined rate. A valve member in the first gas compartment is normally in the closed position and moves to the open position in response to a pressure drop of the pressurized gas source causing a pressure differential between the first and second gas compartments, thereby venting the pressurized gas source to the ambient through the valve member in the first gas compartment.

Abstract: A system and method for extinguishing or controlling a fire. The system has a source of a substance which is usable to extinguish a fire in a prescribed area, a control system, and an activation system. The control system has (a) a first state in which the substance from the source is prevented from being released to the prescribed area and (b) a second state wherein the substance from the source is permitted to be released to the prescribed area to extinguish or control a fire at or adjacent to the prescribed area. The activation system has a first ignition element which ignites in response to exposure to at least one of (a) a flame, (b) heat above a predetermined temperature, and (c) a product of combustion. The control system is changeable from the first state into the second state an incident of the first ignition element being ignited.

Abstract: A fire suppression apparatus including a variable aeration mixing rate nozzle and a method for generating a foam discharge at a variable aeration mixing rate nozzle. The fire suppression apparatus includes a motor driven pump for pressurizing a fluid flow and a variable aeration mixing nozzle. A mixing chamber is connected to a pump intake. A surfactant reservoir is connected to the mixing chamber via a siphon line. A variable aeration mixing rate nozzle includes a nozzle section including a venturi for increasing flow velocity. An adjustable stream flow disrupter is located within the nozzle section for increasing flow turbulence. The flow disrupter is adjustable so as to provide a variable aeration mixing rate. The amount of turbulence induced by the flow disrupter may be varied by advancing or withdrawing the flow disrupter into or out of the pressurized fluid flow. The nozzle also includes an air intake for inducing ambient air to the pressurized flow.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher for automotive vehicles, boats, and technical environments which is either automatically controlled, in case of fire, by the action of a thermosensitive cable or, in case of front impact, by the action of a percussion pin switch or manually by a push button located in the interior compartment. It consists of a cylindrical cell box, a valve assembly, a pyrotechnic charge, a bottle of carbon dioxide. When the pyrotechnic charge is electrically energzd, it explodes and the percussion pin perforates the diaphragm of the CO2 bottle. The gas pressurizes the cell box and causes the exingushig substance to flow out through a hose at the end of which a nozzle is disposed that sprinkles the extinguishing substance through a circular crown. The fire extinguisher has two small pipes within the cell box which mix CO2 with the extinguishing substance.

Abstract: An edger attachment apparatus is provided for attaching to a drive-shaft-to-attachment coupling of a string trimmer device after the string trimmer head has been detached from the drive-shaft-to-attachment coupling. A relatively small diameter, power transmission driving gear is driven by an edger driven shaft. A relatively large diameter, power receiver gear is driven by the relatively small diameter, power transmission driving gear. A blade assembly drive shaft is connected to the relatively large diameter, power receiver gear. An edger blade assembly is driven by the blade assembly drive shaft. A wheel assembly support is attached to the gear housing, and a wheel assembly is connected to the wheel assembly support. In one embodiment, a height adjustment assembly is provided. In another embodiment, a tilt adjustment assembly is provided. In another embodiment, both a height adjustment assembly and a tilt adjustment assembly are provided.

Abstract: A soil aeration tine having a nose or apex end for soil penetration with a set of soil fracture faces carried thereon to fracture a portion of the soil in engagement with the soil aeration tine and a cutting tube positioned on the soil aeration tine with the soil cutting tube cutting a soil plug free of a further portion of the soil with the soil penetration tine having a lateral face for scooping out soil as the soil aeration tine is removed from the soil.

Abstract: A control system for driving a power tool is provided comprising a power source, a motor adapted to drive a shaft, a power switching unit interconnecting the power source and the motor, and a controller. The power switching unit applying a pulse width modulated (PWM) drive signal from the power source to the motor. The controller monitoring at least one electrical characteristic of at least one of the power source, motor and power switching unit and adjusting the operating duty cycle of the PWM drive signal based on the electrical characteristics.

Abstract: A carriage system supports an impact or driver tool. The carriage system has a support member that extends upwardly from a base platform. Support arms are rotatably connected to the support member at medial portion of the arms at different elevations above the support member. A proximal end of each of the arms rotatably connects to a weight, while a distal end of each of the arms is adapted to rotatably connect to the driver tool. The weight is located on an opposite side of the support member from the driver tool when the driver tool is attached. When the weight is moved in a vertical direction, the arms rotate in combination with the movement of the weight. The arms rotate about their respective medial connections, thereby forcing the ends that rotatably connect to the driver tool to move in a vertically opposite direction than the weight.

Abstract: A hand-held pneumatic rotary drive tool having an adjustable exhaust. The tool has an elongate housing containing a pneumatic motor. The housing has an inlet passage for pressurized air at the rearward end of the housing and air delivery passaging for flow of pressurized air to the motor. A rotary connector on the housing at the inlet passage permits connection to an air hose. The housing also has an air exhaust passage for exhausting air from the motor. An air deflector for exhausting air exiting the exhaust passage is rotatable around the connector for deflecting exhaust air laterally outward in a selected direction away from a user holding the tool.

Abstract: Rock drilling rig comprising a carrier (1) provided with a service platform (7). The platform is arranged on a service boom (6). The service boom is provided with a number of relative to each other movable boom sections (33-36). The service platform (7) is by means of a parallelogram mechanism (22) connected to the service boom (6). The service platform (7) is arranged to the side of the swing plane of the parallelogram mechanism (22) so that collision between the service platform and the service boom is avoided.

Abstract: A soft-touch pneumatic drive unit for welding is provided. The drive unit includes a first section, a second section, and a third section. A piston rod extends substantially throughout these sections and contains a drive piston in the second section and a second drive piston in the third section. Pressurized fluid is supplied through the first section and into the second section to provide a driving force on these pistons. Cushioning fluid is supplied through the first section to the second section to cushion and slow the piston rod as an electrode carried thereby is moved toward a workpiece. A floating piston in the second section then blocks the flow of cushioning fluid from the first section with fluid pressure in the second section then decreasing to atmospheric pressure to enable full welding force to be applied through the drive pistons and the piston rod to the electrode. The cushioning fluid also aids in returning the piston components to the retracted position upon the completion of a weld.

Abstract: An EMC core supporting structure for supporting one or more EMC cores inside a casing, which accommodates a printed circuit board, includes a plate member capable of shielding electromagnetic waves. Preferably, the plate member expanding inside the casing to substantially cover the printed circuit board, and at least one side portion of the plate member is connected to an inner wall of the casing. A supporting portion that receives the EMC core (s) is formed on a surface of the plate member opposite to a surface facing the printed circuit board for mounting the at least one EMC core on the plate member.

Abstract: A deformable connector incorporates first and second springs deflectable along multiple axis to compensate for misalignment. A connecting member is attached to the springs and includes perforations also to compensate for mis-alignment along an axis. EMI integrity is maintained with a deformable gasket that abuts the connecting member.

Abstract: There is disclosed a thinner-layered radio wave absorber having high absorption performance for a high frequency electromagnetic wave. The radio wave absorber, even when having a magnetic layer of not more than 1 mm in thickness, achieves satisfactory absorption characteristics for the high frequency electromagnetic wave by adopting a structure that a conductor is fixedly attached to a face opposite to an electromagnetic-wave incident face of the magnetic layer of single-layered structure, and also arranging the magnetic layer to have values of a real part &mgr;′ and an imaginary part &mgr;″ of complex relative magnetic permeability of the magnetic layer satisfying an expression of &mgr;″≧m&mgr;′−n (m: real number of m>0, n: real number of n≧0) outside an impedance mismatching region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device (e.g., a chip scale package or CSP) is described including multiple input/output (I/O) pads arranged on a surface of a semiconductor substrate, a compliant dielectric layer, an outer dielectric layer, and multiple electrically conductive, compliant interconnect bumps (i.e., compliant bumps). The compliant bumps may form electrical terminals of the semiconductor device. The compliant dielectric layer is positioned between the outer dielectric layer and the surface of the semiconductor substrate. The outer dielectric layer and the compliant dielectric both have multiple openings (i.e., holes) extending therethrough. Each of the compliant bumps is formed upon a different one of the I/O pads, and extends through a different one of the openings in the first compliant dielectric layer and the outer dielectric layer. Each of the compliant bumps includes an electrically conductive, compliant body, and an electrically conductive, solderable conductor element.

Abstract: A housing assembly including a housing and cable assembly, the cable assembly including a cable outer, a first fitting, a second fitting, and a cable inner, the first fitting being connected to the cable outer, and including a first through hole and a first engagement portion, the second fitting including a second through hole and a second engagement portion, the cable inner passing through the first and second through holes, with the first engagement portion abutting the second engagement portion, in which the second fitting is secured to the housing by ultrasonic welding.

Abstract: A front-cover assembly having a front-cover forming the front face of the information apparatus, lid members provided on the front-cover so as to be turned and moved between the closed position and the opened position, and caps provided on the upper and the lower face of the front-cover to hide the flanges of the lid members. The lid member is constituted by an elongated lid body and flanges provided on each end of the lid body. The flange has a turning center through-hole at the center, and a raised part as well as an outline part on the periphery part. On the upper face of the front-cover are formed a shaft part and concave parts. When the lid member is turned to the opened position, the raised part engages the concave part and is click locked, and the outline part appears on the front face of the front-cover filling the gap between the front-cover and the cap.

Abstract: A computer network that utilizes an Ethernet protocol. The computer network includes a first network device, a second network device, a first cable assembly coupling the first and second network devices to one another and facilitating data transmission from the first network device to the second network device, and a second cable assembly coupling the first and second network devices to one another and facilitating data transmission from the second network device to the first network device. Each of the first and second cable assemblies consists essentially of a cable, a first contact assembly and a second contact assembly. The cable is formed with a pair of wires that are twisted about one another and shielded by at least one shield conductor.

Abstract: A cable management assembly and method of assembly. The trough assembly includes first and second trough members each having first and second upstanding sidewalls extending from a base defining a generally U-shaped trough which defines first and second cable pathways respectively for receiving at least one telecommunications cable. A first end of the first trough member and a second end of the second trough member define a snap-together mating arrangement which couples through longitudinal sliding movement the first trough member to the second trough member so that the first cable pathway communicates with the second cable pathway.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, an I-channel surface mount connector comprising a length of cylindrical rod having a generally I-shaped cross section is improved by providing an extended mounting flange. When a first circuit device is connected to a second circuit device with the extended flange extending outward of the first device, the flange can extend beyond the periphery of the first device. This extension has the advantage that the solder bond between the flange and the second device can be easily inspected from above using visual inspection equipment.

Abstract: A raceway section forms part of a raceway system for routing, protecting and enclosing cabling, and includes a base member, which may be U-shaped, and two split covers independently removably attached to side walls of the base member, such as by a hook and buckle attachment system. The base member defines a cable receiving channel and a longitudinally extending top opening. The split covers each have a laterally extending cover portion, an outside edge portion, and an inside edge portion, wherein the split covers each cover a portion of the longitudinally extending top opening such that a substantial amount of the top opening is covered. The inside edge portions are juxtaposed to form a longitudinally extending slot sufficiently wide to allow the removal or insertion of a cable through the slot without removal of the split covers. For insertion or removal of larger cables or bundles, one or both split covers can be removed.