Abstract: A method of manufacturing wrinkle-free garment seams and garments made therefrom comprises (a) placing a bonding element comprising a thermal adhesive between garment components; (b) stitching along a seam line; and (c) applying heat and/or pressure to cause the adhesive to melt and flow along the seam to bond at least one garment component. The thermal adhesive has a melting point of higher than about 150° C., preferably in the range about 160° C. to about 190° C. Alternatively, a bonding element comprising any adhesive material and having a substantially U shape is used to make various seams, such as a yoke seam, a shoulder seam, a side seam, a pocket seam, a hem button stay seam, a sleeve seam, a collar seam, etc. Wrinkle free garments, such as shirts, pants, blouses, skirts, etc., incorporating the seams are produced.

Abstract: A method of repairing a composite component (1) having a damaged area including: laying a composite lay-up (7) over the damaged area; locating at least one pressure chamber (3, 4) over the damaged area, the pressure chamber including a displaceable abutment face (5, 6); circulating fluid at an elevated temperature and pressure through the pressure chamber (3, 4) to thereby compress the lay-up (7) between the abutment face of the pressure chamber and the composite and elevate the temperature thereof to effect curing of the lay-up.

Abstract: A silicon oxide film 3′, 3″ is formed on each of the main surfaces of a first silicon single crystal substrate 1 (bond wafer) and a second silicon single crystal substrate 2 (base wafer), and the first and second silicon single crystal substrates are then brought into close contact so as to locate the silicon oxide films 3′, 3″ in between in an atmosphere of a clean air supplied through a boron-releasable filter, to thereby produce an SOI wafer 10. The second silicon single crystal substrate 2 employed herein comprises a silicon single crystal substrate having a bulk resistivity of 100 &OHgr;·cm or above. In thus produced SOI wafer 10, the silicon oxide film 3 has a depth profile of boron concentration in which the boron concentration reaches maximum at a thickness-wise position. This ensures manufacturing of SOI wafer excellent in high-frequency characteristics.

Abstract: Methods of forming decorative elements such as decorative grass and glitter possessing a unique optical effect from a laminated sheet of optical effect material. The decorative elements have a curl or a crimp set therein to enhance the light-reflecting characteristics of the decorative elements and to provide greater volume of the decorative elements for a given weight of decorative elements.

Abstract: A device for applying a spot embossing pattern to a web of multi-ply tissue paper being processed in a paper converting machine comprises a marrying roll and a spot embossing unit cooperating and being positioned against the marrying roll. the spot embossing unit comprises a spot embossing roll with a raised embossing pattern on its circumferential surface. The at least two plies of tissue web are combined with a marrying roll and pass between the marrying roll and the spot embossing unit.

Abstract: A corrugator single facer of the type utilizing a large diameter bonding roll and a small diameter corrugating roll provides quick roll change capability by mounting three large diameter bonding rolls on a rotatable turret and carrying corresponding small diameter corrugating rolls in a magazine positioned laterally offset from the machine. By driving the corrugating rolls indirectly through the pressure belt arrangement which supports the lower corrugating roll, roll change is significantly simplified.

Abstract: A continuous sheet having a three-dimensional pattern providing the optical functions is produced by the use of a release sheet of a curable resin on which the three-dimensional pattern is formed, a change in a surface-gloss of a layer of the release sheet on which the three-dimensional pattern is formed, is not more than 30% in pressing a hot plate heated to 160° C. under a force of 20 kg/cm2 for 3 seconds and the release sheet may be wound in a form of cylinder of not more than 12 inches in diameter. In accordance with the present invention, it is possible to enhance a degree of freedom of processing conditions and thermoplastic resins to be used and to produce a continuous sheet having high performance optical functions efficiently.

Abstract: A method for laminating a dual sided pre-press proof (140) that comprises laminating a first side of a receiver stock (150) with a first pre-laminate sheet (210). The first pre-laminate sheet (210) has a first pre-laminate sheet support layer (160) and a first pre-laminate sheet release layer (180). Laminating a second side of the receiver stock (155) with a second pre-laminate sheet (215). The second pre-laminate sheet (215) has a second pre-laminate sheet support layer (162) and a second pre-laminate sheet release layer (182). Both the first and second pre-laminate sheets could be laminated to the receiver stock (145) at the same time. The first pre-laminate sheet support layer (160) and the second pre-laminate sheet support layer (162) are removed forming a pre-laminated receiver stock. A first imaged clear receiver sheet (250) with a first clear support layer (164), first clear release layer (184), and first image registration marks are created.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved cutting of an object is provided. The object can take the form of many different structures including thin formations that require cutting precision, support, and dimensional control. In accordance with one example embodiment of the present invention, the method of cutting a member uses a laser and begins with the step of providing a template removably adhered to the member. The laser then projects through the template, without intersecting with the template, to cut the member and manufacture the desired formation. The laser does not intersect with, and therefore does not cut, the template structure and cause excess laser cutting dust.

Abstract: Adhering apparatus for plate shaped matter includes absorbing-and-holding means 10, 20 serving also as electrodes for absorbing and holding respectively first optical disc substrate 1 and second optical disc substrate 2, optical disc substrate moving means 40 for moving second optical disc substrate 2 to be approached to first optical disc substrate, distance detecting means 50 for detecting the distance between optical disc substrates, velocity controlling means 60 for controlling a relative velocity of the second plate shaped matter to the first plate shaped matter and controlling the plate shaped matter moving means in such a manner that the relative velocity immediately after and at a time point at which the adhesive applied onto the first plate shaped matter is brought in contact with the second plate shaped matter is slower than that immediately before the adhesive applied onto the first plate shaped matter is brought in contact with the second plate shaped matter; and voltage application means 71 for a

Abstract: A process for producing products in web form comprising at least two layers, in which a composition emerging from an applicator is applied as a layer to a substrate in web form which is guided on a transport means, said application taking place with application of electrostatic charges, and the substrate coated with the composition is electrostatically neutralized before departing the applicator.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for producing a transparent film or a transparent layer with a surface structure at least on one side and, on the other side, in register with said surface structure, a structural or 2-dimensional pattern, operate with at least two rotating rollers and layer application between them and curing of a structural layer. By means of a third rotating application roller, a further layer can be applied in register to the rear side of the structural layer and can be cured. The rollers and roller nips can be set very accurately by suitable devices. The rotation of all the rollers is controlled by a master drive.

Abstract: A method of forming a circuit material comprises disposing an adhesion promoting elastomer composition between a conductive copper foil and a thermosetting composition; and laminating the copper foil, adhesion promoting composition, and thermosetting composition to form the circuit material. The adhesion promoting layer may be uncured or partially cured before contacting with the curable thermosetting composition. Preferably the adhesion promoting layer has electrical characteristics such as dissipation factor, dielectric breakdown strength, water absorption, and dielectric constant that are similar to and/or compatible with the electrical characteristics of the thermosetting composition.

Abstract: In a semiconductor device manufacturing process, a semiconductor wafer is diced into a plurality of semiconductor chips, which are then peeled, from a dicing tape, using a peeling device. The peeling device includes a plurality of annular contact members arranged one after another from the outside to the inside, and the annular contact members are operated so that the semiconductor chip is successively peeled from the tape from the outer circumferential portion thereof toward the central portion thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for assessing a silicon dioxide content of a phosphoric acid bath for etching silicon nitride and a system for etching silicon nitride both utilize a sensor. In particular, the apparatus for assessing the silicon dioxide content of a phosphoric acid bath for etching silicon nitride of the present invention contains a sensor for measuring the NH3 concentration of the phosphoric acid bath, a storage unit for storing data which define a relationship between the silicon dioxide content and the NH3 concentration, and a device for calculating the silicon dioxide content of the basis of the measured NH3 concentration and the stored data.

Abstract: Various reactors for growing thin films on a substrate by subjecting the substrate to alternately repeated surface reactions of vapor-phase reactants are disclosed. In one embodiment, the reactor comprises a reaction chamber. A showerhead plate divides the reaction chamber into upper and lower parts. A first precursor is directed towards the lower half of the reaction chamber and a second precursor is directed towards the upper half of the reaction chamber. The substrate is disposed within the lower half of the reaction chamber. The showerhead plate includes plurality passages such that the upper half is in communication with the lower half of the reaction chamber. In another arrangement, the upper half of the reaction chamber defines a plasma cavity in which in-situ radicals are formed. In yet another arrangement, the reaction chamber includes a shutter plate, which is configured to selectively open and close the passages in the showerhead plate.

Abstract: A wafer support system comprising a segmented susceptor having top and bottom sections and gas flow passages therethrough. A plurality of spacers projecting from a recess formed in the top section of the susceptor support a wafer in spaced relationship with respect to the recess. A sweep gas is introduced to the bottom section of the segmented susceptor and travels through the gas flow passages to exit in at least one circular array of outlets in the recess and underneath the spaced wafer. The sweep gas travels radially outward between the susceptor and wafer to prevent back-side contamination of the wafer. The gas is delivered through a hollow drive shaft and into a multi-armed susceptor support underneath the susceptor. The support arms conduct the sweep gas from the drive shaft to the gas passages in the segmented susceptor. The gas passages are arranged to heat the sweep gas prior to delivery underneath the wafer.

Abstract: An IC-card manufacturing apparatus manufactures an IC card from a laminated substrate including an electronic component and laminate materials which sandwich the electronic component. The IC-card manufacturing apparatus includes a laminated-substrate sandwiching unit which includes upper and lower sandwiching sections for sandwiching the laminated substrate in a sealed state; an evacuation unit for evacuating air from the interior of the laminated substrate; and an evacuation mechanism section which sandwiches the laminated-substrate sandwiching unit in order to form an upper evacuation chamber above the upper sandwiching section and a lower evacuation chamber below the lower sandwiching section and which evacuates air from the upper and lower evacuation chambers by use of the evacuation unit.

Abstract: A sleeve label splicer apparatus is disclosed for splicing together a tail end of a roll of sleeve labels to a leading edge of a replacement roll of sleeve labels. The splicer apparatus includes a drive roller for driving and guiding the roll of sleeve labels and a backing roller cooperating with the drive roller such that the drive and backing rollers define therebetween a nip for controllably positioning the tail end of the roll of sleeve labels relative to the leading edge of the replacement roll of sleeved labels. The arrangement is such that the tail end is disposed in abutting relationship relative to the leading edge of the replacement roll. A splicing tape applicator is provided for applying a splicing tape to front surfaces of the abutting tail end and leading edge. Also, a further splicing tape applicator is provided for applying a further splicing tape to back surfaces of the abutting tail end and leading edge.

Abstract: A method for positioning side panels during manufacture of a pant includes positioning the side panels on side panel transfer devices. The side panels move perpendicular to a pant transport plane as the pant is transported in the machine direction and the side panels reside on the side panel transfer devices. The side panels can include refastenable fastening components. The method and apparatus can move the fastening components closer together in the cross-machine direction or maintain the fastening components at a constant cross-machine position while the side panels reside on the side panel transfer devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermally bonding a cover material onto an absorbent, fibrous web has a substantially cylindrical, rotatable sealing roller and a rotatable anvil roller disposed adjacent the sealing roller to provide a nip therebetween. The cover material and fibrous web can be sealed and calendered in the nip of this apparatus. The sealing roller includes a sealing element and an ironing element, and both of these elements have thermally conductive material and a leading and a trailing end in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A hand-held operator manipulatable applicator device is used for dispensing adhesive bonding material to bond a panel (such as an automotive glazing panel). The device has a body containing a delivery channel for delivering adhesive to an outlet nozzle and a heating system disposed within the body for heating the bonding material in the channel to produce a substantially uniform outlet dispensing temperatures via the nozzles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jointing press for jointing a first and second free end of one or more belts which is adapted to raise directly the temperature of the surface of the belt (or belts) thereby decreasing heat-up times and which exploits the unheated platens to act as a heat sink in the cooling step thereby eliminating the need for external water or forced air cooling sources.

Abstract: A sliding screen frame for a closure assembly, said frame comprising framing sections assembled to form the screen frame, one of said frame sections being adapted to contain a roll out screen, said roll out screen being slideable between a fully extended position, whereat the screen is substantially payed out from said roll, and a fully retracted position; wherein the screen frame is free to slide in the closure assembly whether the roll screen is at the fully extended or the fully retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a scalable, preformed, mold covered with fabric to form a window treatment. The fabric is cut to fit the mold and adhered to its contours in order to obtain the shape of the desired window treatment. The fabric can also have alignment tabs in order to make attachment to the mold easier. One or more rod hooks can be adhered to the fabric covering the mold or integrated into the mold. The rod hook attaches the window treatment to any standard curtain rod. Optional side extensions allow the creation of fuller pieces. The mold is designed to look attractive on the underside as well as the top side (front-back).

Abstract: The present Invention comprises a novel and improved system for effecting and controlling the movement of a member between different positions, by way of example only, for opening and closing window shades. In particular, and without limitation, the Invention comprises a novel method to recognize and respond to obstructions in applications for motorizing lift products, as well as to provide touch control of the lift system.

Abstract: A method of making a light controlling window covering having a plurality of cells includes providing first and second continuous webs of substantially opaque material, providing first and second continuous webs of sheer material adapted to permit light to pass therethrough and forming an individual cell by connecting a first end of the first sheer web to a first end of the first substantially opaque web, connecting the second end of the first substantially opaque web to a first end of the second sheer web, connecting the second end of the second sheer web to a first end of the second substantially opaque web and connecting the second end of the second substantially opaque web to the second end of the first sheer web so as to form a continuous loop of material having alternating sheer and substantially opaque portions.

Abstract: A framed covering for an architectural opening includes a collapsible shade that is moveable between open and closed positions relative to the architectural opening with the collapsible shade being mounted within an enclosed framework that is adapted to be secured to a structural member having the architectural opening therein. In one embodiment of a flexible control cord system moves the shade between open and closed positions, with the control cord system being conveniently positioned adjacent the frame for easy manipulation. In a second embodiment a finger slide on the frame drives a cord lift system for moving the covering between open and closed positions.

Abstract: An improved hopper vent is provided which includes many novel features. The hopper vent includes a removable sash window that is removable from the interior side of the hopper vent. The removable sash window is spring loaded into the frame of the hopper vent and is injection molded for easy manufacture. The hopper vent also includes a removable screen which is also removable from the interior side of the hopper vent. The hopper vent also includes a pivot system to allow the removable sash window to pivot open instead of rotating open like in previous, hinge-based systems. Also, the hopper vent includes a dam system which prevents water from draining to the interior of the hopper vent. The dam system includes a front riser to prevent water from draining to the interior of the hopper vent and a drain, such as weep holes or a gap between the frame and the screen of the hopper vent, to allow water to drain to the exterior of the hopper vent.

Abstract: A parking area control and management system employs a card reader, which reads identification information from a card commonly carried by a person, such as a driver's license or credit card. A record is made of the identification information upon entrance of a vehicle into the parking area. The person may subsequently leave the parking area on foot and regain entry to the parking area by presenting the same card. Later, the same card is used to exit the parking area, via the vehicle, and to validate that the same person is leaving with the vehicle. The parking area control and management system also includes sensors, such as loop detectors and electric eyes, to determine if a second vehicle or a pedestrian follows behind a vehicle entering into, or exiting from, the parking area.

Abstract: A method of aligning a door operating system for operating an upwardly acting door including an operator that directly interrelates with a counterbalance assembly in the door operating system to move the door, where the operator is at least partially supported on the counterbalance assembly, loosely attaching the operator to a header adjacent the door, and, moving the door from a closed position to an open position and returning the door to the closed position to achieve alignment. Once aligned, the operator is securely attached to the header to maintain the system's alignment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and compositions for processing poultry feathers. In one embodiment, the method for processing poultry feathers comprises contacting a plurality of poultry feathers having an average particle size with a detergent capable of imparting a static charge to the plurality of poultry feathers; reducing the average particle size of the plurality of poultry feathers; increasing entanglement of the plurality of poultry feathers; adding an anionic polymeric adduct to the plurality of poultry feathers; adding a cationic species to the plurality of poultry feathers; and dewatering the plurality of poultry feathers. In another embodiment, a composition for processing poultry feathers, comprises a detergent capable removing at least a portion of fats and oils from a poultry feather and imparting a static charge to the poultry feather; an antimicrobial compound; an anionic polymeric adduct; and a cationic species.

Abstract: Compositions and method of improving inhibition of calcium salt scale formation under the conditions found in chemical pulp processes in which an effective amount of selected phosphonates or phosphonate blends is admixed with the black liquor composition recovered from the digester in a chemical pulping process. The compositions and method are especially well suited for use in the Kraft pulping process.

Abstract: A method for the production of insulation plates from an aqueous pulp comprised of mineral fillers, cellulose-containing products and a binding agent based on a novolak wherein a pulp is used comprising an additive substance selected from the group consisting of fatty acid amides or substituted fatty acid amides, the plates obtained after curing are used, inter alia, as mold covering plates or as so-called tundish plates for application in continuous casting processes.

Abstract: A method and composition are disclosed for providing a two-part polymer binder additive for a fibrous sheet for improving both its strength and durability. The two-part polymer binder may be added to augment organic binders to increase board strength and durability or to reduce the amount of organic binder required. The polymers may also be added in place of conventional organic binders or added in addition to organic binders to improve sag resistance and fibrous sheet performance.

Abstract: A device for non-contact support of a continuous moving web of material employs an air clamp stabilizer that includes a Coanda slot and a backstep that is located downstream of the direction of the airflow extending from the Coanda slot. This configuration permits a Coanda jet to expand and to create an additional suction force. Vortex formation may also occur which further contributes to the strength of the suction force. As the web passes the stabilizer, an area of the web material rides on an air bearing that is maintained above the stabilizer surface and downstream of the backstep.

Abstract: An apparatus for dosing a liquid in manufacturing paper products, the apparatus comprising: a mixed fluid conduit carrying a mixed fluid to be directed to an application station, at least a portion of the mixed fluid being a starch material from a starch material source; a starch material source feeding starch within a starch material supply line to the mixed fluid conduit; a resin source feeding resin within a resin supply line to the mixed fluid conduit; and, a mixing section of the mixed fluid conduit dispersing the resin throughout the starch material. The apparatus may also include: a tank for receiving the mixed fluid; a supply conduit for delivering the mixed fluid to an application station; and, a return conduit for delivering the mixed fluid back to the tank from the application station.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a white gold composition consisting essentially of copper, silver, zinc, and manganese, and further consisting of small amounts of tin, cobalt, silicon/copper and boron/copper. More particularly, the white gold composition of the present invention discloses a white gold composition consisting essentially of about 36% to about 57% copper, about 10% silver, about 18.2% to about 24.2% zinc, about 14% to about 28.9% manganese, and the balance further consisting of about 1% tin, about 0.025% to about 0.03% cobalt, about 0.52% silicon/copper, and about 0.2% boron/copper. An objective of the present invention is to provide for methods and compositions of casting, fabricating and soldering white gold that does not incorporate nickel or palladium. The present invention also discloses no tarnish results when hydrogen is used as a catalyst to all compositions.

Abstract: A fugitive pattern of an article to be investment cast wherein the pattern includes a plurality of locator embossments disposed in an array to provide a datum reference system by which the pattern can be held and positioned by a manipulator, such as for example a gripper device to a computer controlled robotic device, for assembly with another component of the pattern assembly. The datum embossments are located on a portion of the pattern that will be removed from the final metallic casting made to replicate the pattern. The casting includes integral cast datum embossments thereon by which the casting can be held and positioned.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus to produce metal or alloy ingots using spray casting with the features of easy manufacture of large diameter ingots and simultaneously their uniform microstructure due to followings. Firstly, spray deposition area on the top surface of the ingot can be enlarged by making use of multiple gas atomizers and also by controlling the their positions for the spray deposition. Secondly, at the same time, a mutually opposite-directional rotation between the gas atomizers and the catching plate provides a uniform deposition of sprayed droplets along the circumference-wise direction over the entire top surface of the ingot. In addition, a mutually opposite-directional reciprocation between the gas atomizer and the top surface of the ingot provides an enlargement of deposition area and an evenness of spray deposition along the radial direction on the top surface of the ingot.

Abstract: A fugitive pattern of an article to be investment cast wherein the pattern includes a plurality of locator embossments disposed in an array to provide a datum reference system by which the pattern can be held and positioned by a manipulator, such as for example a gripper device to a computer controlled robotic device, for assembly with another component of the pattern assembly. The datum embossments are located on a portion of the pattern that will be removed from the final metallic casting made to replicate the pattern. The casting includes integral cast datum embossments thereon by which the casting can be held and positioned.

Abstract: An injection moulding apparatus with mould mounting plates carrying mould tools and a lubricant pump supplying a plurality of consumers and at least one machine part movable by a hydraulic drive, wherein the energy supply of the hydraulic drive (10) is effected by the lubricant pump (20).

Abstract: Concepts for fabricating improved cores for investment casting are described. The cores are composite which include refractory metal elements and ceramic elements. The refractory metal elements are provided to enhance the mechanical properties of the core and/or to permit the fabrication of cores having shapes and geometries that could not otherwise be achieved. In one embodiment, the entire core may be made of refractory metal components. The cores may be used to investment cast gas turbine superalloy components.

Abstract: There is provided a ceramic fiber casting core used in making cast metal parts comprised of a ceramic fiber structure. The casting core may further comprise a support tube in structural supporting relation to the ceramic fiber structure. There is also provided a method to manufacture the ceramic fiber casting core that comprises mixing ceramic fibers and a binder in a mix tank. Pouring the resultant mixed slurry into a vacuum forming tank. Inserting a perforated mandrel into the vacuum forming tank. Forming a vacuum inside the mandrel resulting in vacuum depositing of the ceramic fiber on the mandrel. Removing the ceramic fiber casting core and mandrel from the vacuum forming tank. Removing the mandrel, and then drying and curing the ceramic fiber structure. When necessary, locating a support member in structural supporting relation to the ceramic fiber structure. Machining the unfinished casting core to a desired outside dimensions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide segment fitted with rollers on a continuous casting installation. In order to be able to accommodate as high mechanical loads as possible so as to accommodate the supporting force, at least some rollers are split up into three axially aligned roller bodies (4a, 5, 6). Only the outer roller bodies (4, 6) are axially fixed by means of their outer bearings designed as fixed bearings, whereas the middle roller body (5) is mounted in a floating manner. All the inner bearings (4b, 6a) of the outer roller bodies (4, 6) designed as movable bearings and the two bearings (8b, 9a) of the middle roller body are designed as movable bearings with high loading capacity, in particular as CARB bearings. The free axial mobility of the middle roller body (5) mounted in a floating manner is limited by stops (11, 12a, 12b, 13) designed as butting discs arranged between the end faces of the middle roller body (5) and the outer roller bodies (4, 6) lying opposite one another.

Abstract: A coil modulator apparatus for use in connection with heat transfer coil assemblies found in commercial heating and air conditioning units is used to limit the number of active tube sections in cooling coil assemblies. The two port modulator apparatus comprises an inner valve, having valve ports in the sides of the valve, that rotates within an outer housing having openings that correspond to those ports in the inner valve. Apertures in the outer housing connect with upstream and downstream tube sections in the bank of tubes. As the actuator arm of the coil assembly is rotated this rotates one of the valves changing the orientation of the outer and inner valve ports and so cutting off water flow in various tubes depending upon how far the actuator is moved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for exchanging heat between two gaseous fluids (A, B) which are guided in channels. The inventive device has a housing-like module (2) in which an evaporator chamber (5) is separated from a condenser chamber (6) in such a way that it is gas tight. Several heat exchanger tubes (15) extend out of said evaporator chamber (5), via a test area (9) configured between the two chambers (5, 6), via the condenser chamber (6) and into an inspection chamber (14). The inspection chamber (14) is separated from the condenser chamber (6) in such a way that it is gas tight, and the heat-exchanger tubes are replaceable. The longitudinal sections (16) of the heat exchanger tubes (15) situated in the evaporator chamber (5) are protected against corrosion, whilst the longitudinal sections (18) situated in the condenser chamber (6) have fins (19).

Abstract: A heat exchanger such as a condenser for use in an automotive air-conditioner includes a core unit having a plurality of laminated tubes and fins. Brackets for mounting the heat exchanger on a vehicle are connected to U-shaped side plate disposed on an outside of the core unit. After components constituting the core unit including the side plate are all connected to one another by brazing, the brackets are connected to the side plate via mounting members made of rubber by staking sidewalls of the U-shaped side plate. Since the brackets are connected to the heat exchanger by staking after the heat exchanger is completed, the heat exchanger is easily brazed and the number and positions of the brackets on the side plate can be arbitrarily selected.

Abstract: A LHP/CPL wick includes an unconsolidated wick portion positioned within a first consolidated wick portion and a second consolidated wick portion. This wick provides a large &Dgr;T across the wick, and sufficient capillary action for miniature LHP/CPL applications. Furthermore, the unconsolidated wick portion allows accommodation of mismatched coefficients of thermal expansion. A LHP/CPL having this wick is particularly applicable to silicon cooling devices.

Abstract: An exchanger of thermal energy with multiple cores and a thermal barrier. The first core (e.g. a condenser) 12 has a first fin 16. Disposed in juxtaposition with the first core 12 is a second core (e.g. a radiator) 30 that is located downstream thereof in relation to ambient air flow. The cores 12 and 30 respectfully have first and second fins 16, 34 that are connected by a thermal fuse which provides stability during assembly, but which can be degradable. Separating the first and second fins 16, 34 is a thermal break comprising a slit 50 that is formed without removal of material, thereby inhibiting the flow of heat energy across the fins between the first 12 and second 30 heat exchanger cores.