Abstract: A clasp for use in fastening loose sheets of paper together in a binder and like usages having three pins for entry in holes in the papers and other items to be fastened together, thereby effecting a triple fastening.

Abstract: A paper binding fastener having two members which are secured together with ratchet-like catch teeth and which can be released by a component carried on one of the fastener members. The invention preferably provides a male member and a female member each having catch members which are moveable radially so as to engage and disengage the catch members and with at least one of the male and female members carrying an axially displaceable member which when axially moved as manipulated by a user urges the catch members radially to release the catch members from engagement and thus permit separation of the male and female members.

Abstract: A buckle includes a first assembly and a second assembly which are selectively latched to one another. Each assembly includes a keeper and a latch secured between a pair of first and second outer plates. The two assemblies are identical in construction and configured to selectively interlock in a manner that provides a reliable buckle.

Abstract: To improve the grasp on the tongue of a seat belt, a handle extends from the seat belt tongue in the forward direction of the seat belt and is attached in a rotating manner to the central or rear portion of the tongue to perform rotation of the tongue in relation to the handle when the handle is grasped and pulled forward to fasten the seat belt.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking a cremation urn inside a columbarium chamber or to another appropriate wall surface and a hidden lock for a funeral chamber shutter system are disclosed. The locking mechanism includes a male locking member which is rigidly securable to a wall surface and a female receiving member in one of the top walls, bottom walls and sidewalls of the cremation urn. The female receiving member is securely interlockable with the male locking member. The locking mechanism also includes fastening means for securing the male locking member to the wall surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft feeling, aesthetically pleasing, and form-fitting disposable nonwoven undergarment for men, women, and youths, and optionally comprises a protective panel for those individuals with mild incontinence conditions. It is the object of the present invention to provide a comfortable, durable disposable undergarment by forming the undergarment of a three-dimensionally imaged nonwoven fabric. The present invention discloses an assortment of durable, disposable undergarments capable of meeting the needs of the general public, and specifically, to subsets of the population such as travelers, athletes, medical personnel and patients, for which routine care of conventional undergarments is inconvenient or unavailable.

Abstract: Method and device for manufacturing a nonwoven material by hydroentangling a fibre web by means of water jets at a high pressure, wherein the fibre web is supported by a moulded, close-meshed screen (12) of a thermoplastic material during the hydroentanglement. Possibly, the screen can be reinforced with reinforcement wires (14).

Abstract: A fabric having at least one hydraulically napped surface comprised of tangled fibers is disclosed. Because the fiber tangles are created from intact, undamaged fibers, fabric strength is not adversely affected by treatment. In addition, laundering enhances entanglement and the aesthetic qualities attributed to this fabric property: surface texture (hand), resistance to pilling, drapeability, and the like. These subjective characteristics have been quantified using values from the Kawabata Evaluation System. A process for creating such fabrics has also been disclosed. The fabric passes through one or two treatment zones in which high pressure fluids (e.g., water) are directed at the fabric surface as the fabric moves away from a support member. IN the case of dual treatment zones, a substantially lower pressure is used in the second treatment zone.

Abstract: A system for correcting twist in airfoil components includes a first fixture assembly for holding a first end of an airfoil component and a second fixture assembly for holding a second end of the airfoil component. A rotary drive unit is provided for rotating the first fixture assembly. A gage is included for measuring twist angle in the airfoil component, and a controller controls the rotary drive unit in response to input from the gage to twist the airfoil component. In operation, the airfoil component's twist angle measured by the gage is fed to the controller. The controller computes how much the airfoil component needs to be twisted to achieve a desired twist angle, and the first fixture assembly is then rotated sufficiently to twist the airfoil component to the desired twist angle.

Abstract: A wafer transfer apparatus comprising a first ultraviolet irradiation unit capable of irradiating and exposing ultraviolet light to a protective tape; a positioning unit capable of effecting positioning of a wafer; a mount unit capable of uniting the wafer with a ring frame; a protective tape peeling unit capable of peeling a protective tape from the wafer surface; and a second ultraviolet irradiation unit capable of irradiating and exposing ultraviolet light to a dicing tape. The provided wafer transfer apparatus is one of enhanced general applicability which can be applied to not only the conventional postdicing processing but also a predicing processing, and which, irrespective of the types of employed protective tape and dicing tape, can continuously and automatically transfer the wafer having the protective tape stuck thereto to the dicing tape and the ring frame and further peel the protective tape from the wafer surface.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an air gap type Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) is provided. The FBAR fabrication method includes: (a) depositing and patterning a sub-electrode on a semiconductor substrate; (b) depositing and patterning a piezoelectric material layer on the sub-electrode; (c) depositing and patterning an upper electrode on the piezoelectric material layer; (d) forming a hole which passes through the upper electrode, the piezoelectric material layer and the sub-electrode; and (e) injecting a fluorine compound into the hole so that an air gap can be formed on the semiconductor substrate, and non-plasma etching the semiconductor substrate. Since the FBAR fabrication method does not include forming and eliminating the sacrificial layer in the fabrication process, the fabrication process is simplified. In addition, the air gap having the limitless frequency selectivity can be formed and the performance of the FBAR can be enhanced.

Abstract: A device for installing a bolt retainer onto a bolt includes a support bar and a handle attached to the support bar. A retainer dispensing assembly mounted to the support bar includes a rail capable of holding a number of bolt retainers thereon. A retainer seat is attached to the support bar, and the retainer seat and retainer dispensing assembly are relatively positioned so that the retainer dispensing assembly delivers bolt retainers to the retainer seat. A slide member is slidingly mounted in a channel in the support arm. The slide member slides between a first position in which it engages a bolt retainer on the retainer seat and a second position in which it drives the bolt retainer onto a bolt.

Abstract: The invention relates to press tools for the connection, by cold forming, of tubular workpieces (2, 3) whose connection regions are provided with circular external cross-sectional shapes and are pushed one into the other. The press jaws (10) of the press tool have, in the closed state, approximately the external cross-sectional shape of the workpieces and can be provided with recesses (13, 17). Such a press tool may also have only two press jaws (10) and one bearing bolt (4). As a result of drive forces (F) introduced into the tool, cold-forming forces are exerted on the workpieces (2, 3) via said tool. Depending on manufacturing tolerances of the workpieces (2, 3), the distance (A) between the press jaws (10) varies.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for handling a container having a removable cover, e.g., a vial for holding a biological fluid specimen. The container may have therein an internal element that is releasably coupled to the cover, such as an assembly for processing the specimen in the container. The method involves applying an external force to the covered container sufficient to release the internal element from the cover, and then dislodging the cover from the container. The external force may be an acceleration force applied to the container, such as an impact force to the bottom of the container, or direct contact with the cover with sufficient force to deflect the cover inwardly. A vertically mounted pressing member and a movably mounted gripper can be used. The pressing member may act to eject the cover from the gripper after the container is clear of the gripper. The apparatus may be part of an automated system for processing multiple liquid-based specimens.

Abstract: A striking tool having a handle engaged in an eye in a head. uses a metal strongback unit engaged in a slot the handle to secure the handle in the eye of the head. The metal strongback unit has openings in a web that fits in the slot in the handle that allow wedges to be driven into the handle in a manner that both the handle end and the web of the strongback unit are spread. Metal of the strongback unit urges against an inside surface of the head in the eye to form a secure fit. In a preferred embodiment the strongback unit has metal sides that may extend below the head and provide metal surfaces for overstrike protection.

Abstract: A connection for a tube is formed by placing a coiled spring around an end of a tube and inserting a barbed tubular portion from a connection into the tube. The connection forces the tube to expand applying pressure against the coil spring and forcing it to expand and exert radial pressure against the tube towards the inserted tubular portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly device for microcomponents that are disposed in a magazine. The inventive assembly device does not require any optical systems and allows for an exact positioning of the microcomponents. The assembly will also be unaffected by any position changes of the microcomponents casued by wastage. The assembly device is provided with mechanical alignment devices that engage with or act upon adjustment structures (42a-d, 44a-d, 45a-d) of the magazine (4). The assembly device further comprises clamping devices for fixing the magazine and at least one plunger (2a, b) for ejecting at least one microcomponent (3a, b) from the magazine (4). An assembly platform (8) is provided in the upper tool (101) or in the lower tool (102) of the assembly device and receives the microcomponents in a defined position. The invention further relates to a method for assembling microcomponents and to a corresponding magazine.

Abstract: A core for a multi-phase transformer includes a body made of two or more rings having a common central axis. Each ring consists of a strip of magnetic permeable material wound about the central axis. The body is provided with a plurality of radially disposed windows, each window being bound by opposed axially extending legs and opposed circumferentially extending branches. The branches of each window are provided in respective axially adjacent rings, so that the branches and legs of each window define a closed magnetic circuit of substantially uniform magnetic permeability through which magnetic flux can circulate about the windows.

Abstract: A helical antenna element is made by stamping a helical antenna base shape from a sheet of metal and pressing a plurality of sub-elements within the helical antenna base shape to form a helical antenna element. The helical antenna base shape includes the plurality of sub-elements, a plurality of joining pieces and at least one carrier strip. The helical antenna element may be further made by molding an insulating resin around the helical antenna element. Moreover, prior to molding the insulating resin, a ceramic cylinder may be inserted within the helical antenna element to insure the integrity of the semi-circularly pressed sub-elements. The carrier strip(s) are then removed from the joint pieces, producing the helical antenna.

Abstract: A liquid droplet ejection device, which includes a number of liquid ejection nozzles, a liquid supply layer including porous material, with the liquid supply layer featuring holes related to the nozzles, and a number of transducers related to the holes for ejecting liquid droplets out through the nozzles.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a flat coil for use as the write head in a magnetic disk system is disclosed. The process starts with a blanket seed layer which is coated with a photoresist frame that defines the shape of the coil. The latter is then electroformed from the seed layer within the confines of said frame. Key features of the invention include capping the coil with a layer of gold to protect it during the removal of copper that is exposed after photoresist removal, using reactive ion etching to convert the exposed copper to the chloride (which is then easily rinsed away), and then removing all last traces of chlorides through an ashing process.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming active metal battery alloy electrodes having protective layers (“encapsulated electrodes”). Charged and uncharged encapsulated alloy electrodes and methods for their fabrication are provided.

Abstract: A shrinking arrangement for a tool holder (12) which retains a rotary tool (10) with a press fit in a central accommodating opening (20) comprises an accommodating unit (24) for accommodating the tool holder and a temperature-controlling arrangement (46, 64) at least for the thermal expansion, in particular also for subsequent cooling, of the tool holder in the region of the accommodating opening. According to the invention, the accommodating unit is arranged on a carriage (32) which is guided such that it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the rails of a rail system (30), which runs parallel to the axis (16) of the tool holder accommodated in the accommodating unit and is fastened on a supporting base (28), and it being possible for said carriage to be moved along its displacement path into at least one region of action of the temperature-controlling arrangement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of assembling and disassembling semiconductor dice to be tested from the components of a temporary test package. A computer-controlled vision system is employed to align the dice with the temporary test package bases, and an automated robot arm system is employed to retrieve and assemble the dice with the various package components. The invention has particular utility in the burn-in and other pre-packaging testing of dice to establish known good dice (KGD).

Abstract: A substantial apparatus width along a board carrying direction of an electronic component placing apparatus for placing electronic components on a board having a length L along the board carrying direction is a total dimension 4L+SL of 4L as a length with which each of two boards corresponding to a plurality of head units can be positioned at each component placement position and a board retreat position corresponding to each placement position can be secured and SL as a space for positioning a board stop mechanism at each placement position and each board retreat position, which is not less than 450 mm and not more than 1000 mm.

Abstract: A test structure that is readily and inexpensively configurable to interface with dies having different bond pad configurations is achieved by providing a blank test membrane having a conductive coating or a matrix of conductive lines formed thereon. Once a die bond pad configuration is known, the test membrane can be configured for the die bond pads by using a laser under software control to define connection pads correlating to the die bond pads and also to define interconnecting conductive traces from the connecting pads to contact pads that can be connected to test equipment. In one embodiment, the laser operates to ablate a continuous conductive coating, so as to form conductive pads and traces. In another embodiment, the laser is used to cut various lines in a matrix of conductive lines, so as to define conductive paths from the bond pads to the contact pads for connection to the test equipment.

Abstract: A method and device for providing a gate blocking material. Specifically, a method for molding a substrate having known good and bad sites thereon, by blocking the gate area of the bad sites during the molding process. A blocking material or an injection pin are used to interrupt the flow of molding compound through an injection molding system, and thereby prevent molding compound from flowing onto the known bad substrate sites.

Abstract: A method and device for providing a gate blocking material. Specifically, a method for molding a substrate having known good and bad sites thereon, by blocking the gate area of the bad sites during the molding process. A blocking material or an injection pin are used to interrupt the flow of molding compound through an injection molding system, and thereby prevent molding compound from flowing onto the known bad substrate sites.

Abstract: A process is provided for manufacturing a multiple layer wiring board incorporated therein a thin-film capacitor.

Abstract: A method of producing an aluminum ball, comprising the steps of: a cutting step of cutting a bar-shaped blank formed of a material containing aluminum as a major component, into cut pieces; an aluminum-ball forming step of forming each of the cut pieces into the aluminum ball by semi-closed die forging, said aluminum ball having a flash formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof; and a flash removing step of removing the flash from the aluminum ball formed by forging. Also disclosed is a method of producing a shoe for a compressor, from the aluminum ball.

Abstract: A method of correcting defects in a metal workpeice. A location of a defect in a workpiece is determined. The defect comprising a void or an inclusion in a workpiece substrate. The workpiece substrate is comprised of a metal alloy. Material of the workpiece substrate at the location of the defect is removed to form cleaned area in the workpiece substrate. The cleaned area in the workpiece substrate is coated with a high-density coating. A sintering heat treatment is performed on the coated workpiece substrate to remove entrapped gas from the coating material prior to a step of hot isostatic pressing treating. Then, hot isostatic pressing treating is performed on the coated workpiece to produce diffusion bonding bewteen the workpiece substrate and the high-density coating. The material can be removed by techniques such as sandblasting or grinding.

Abstract: There is disclosed a piezoelectric ceramic ink-jet print head and made by an inventive ultrasonic bonding process. Specifically, there are disclosed several improved features of ink jet print heads, including a more cost-effective bonding process using an ultrasonic bonding technique, an improved piezoelectric ceramic crystal pattern, and improved print head-piezoelectric electrical contacts. Further, there is disclosed an ultrasonic bonding process joining metallic objects with ultrasonic energy.

Abstract: A system for aligning a circular core. The system has a work station which defines an inner chucking portion being movable between a lower position and an upper position and a retracted position and an expanded position. The work station defines has upper portion being movable between a first position and a second position and a loading position and a clamping position. The clamping position having a plurality of positions. The circular core being aligned during at least a portion of the plurality of positions. And, the work station having a welding station.

Abstract: In attempting to reduce deformity when joining vehicle frame components, a riveting/brazing process has been proposed. This process includes joining tubular members, such as hydroformed parts, by cutting at least one flange into one end of a first body member, shaped in conformance with the surface of a second body member. Location holes are formed into each flange as well as into the surface of the second member in suitable alignment with each other. A brazing filler material is fixed into a side of the flange, usually within a pocket, intending to lie on the surface of the second member when the two structures are attached. The flange(s) are initially attached to the surface of the second member by means of a rivet to formed an actual vehicle body assembly. Heat is then applied to the assembly to form a brazed T-joint.

Abstract: Shaving razors and cartridges are provided that impart warmth to a user's skin during shaving. The razors and cartridges include a phase change material.

Abstract: A note magnet includes a base and a cover wherein a magnet is connected to an underside of the base. An operation member is rotatably mounted to a post in the base and an end of the operation member is accessed via a first opening of the base. A blade is connected to the operation member and movably extends through a second opening of the base when the end of the operation member is pushed. The not magnet is optionally adhered to a note holder which has a magnet on its bottom.

Abstract: A miter saw including a base portion and a main body portion laterally tiltable and vertically pivotable. The main body portion includes a circular saw blade whose one side is provided with a power transmission mechanism. The mechanism includes a motor shaft pulley fixed to a motor shaft of a motor, a saw blade shaft extending in parallel with the motor shaft and an intermediate shaft extending in parallel with the saw blade shaft and positioned between the motor shaft and the saw blade shaft. On the saw blade shaft, a first saw blade shaft bearing, a flanged abutment portion, a gear and a second saw blade shaft bearing are arrayed in an order from the circular saw blade. On the intermediate shaft, a pinion meshedly engaged with the gear, a first intermediate shaft bearing in alignment with the second saw blade shaft bearing, an intermediate shaft pulley in alignment with the motor shaft pulley and a second intermediate shaft bearing are arrayed in this order from the circular saw blade.

Abstract: A clutch safety switch of a power chainsaw includes a safety member slidably connected to the casing and a trigger which is not able to be squeezed when the safety member is not slid away. A gear connected to the power source has engaging recesses and a clutch member is rotatably mounted to an output shaft which is independent from the gear. An engaging member is movably mounted to the output shaft and retained in a central hole in the clutch member. A link is connected between the safety member and the clutch member which is rotated and moved toward the gear to let engaging member be engaged with the recesses in the gear to transfer the power to the output shaft.

Abstract: A tool guard attachment for a rotary hand tool of the type which has a housing with a nose portion from which an output shaft protrudes and which typically has a mechanism for holding tool bits or implements is disclosed. The tool guard attachment, which mounts to the nose portion of the rotary hand tool, has a guard housing with an enlarged guard portion at the outer end thereof which provides a shield or guard for a flat circular tool implement that is mounted on an arbor shaft assembly that in turn is connected by a U-joint to a drive shaft assembly at an acute angle relative to the arbor shaft assembly. The drive shaft assembly engages a driver nut or the like that is mounted to the output shaft of the rotary hand tool. The angle between the drive shaft and the arbor shaft is offset about 10 to 30° so that the rotary hand tool itself does not interfere with the cutting blade engaging a work surface at a perpendicular angle during operation.

Abstract: A rotational angle detector detects, with a detecting unit, a rotation of a rotary body rotating in cooperation with a steering wheel as a detection signal having a cyclic waveform that gradually increases or decreases in one cycle, calculates the detection signal as a rotational angle of the rotary body, and stores the detection signal. The rotational angle detector is used for detecting the rotational angle of a steering wheel of a car and allows the angle detection at a high solution in a simple structure.

Abstract: The invention relates a bow vice that permits easy leveling of the vice in a horizontal plane. The vice has a base with a plurality of securing holes and having a base pocket on a first surface; a pivoting block having an attachment member for holding an object and having a pivot pocket on a first surface; a ball bearing disposed in said base pocket and said pivot pocket and holding said pivoting block and said base apart in spaced apart relation to each other; and a plurality of pivot bolts having a first end attached to said pivoting block and a second end attached to said base, said plurality of pivot bolts configured to pivot said pivoting block with respect to said base in two horizontal directions to thereby level said pivot block.

Abstract: A variety of measuring devices are provided for determining a radius of a work piece having a substantially circular cross-section without contacting opposing sides of the work piece. A guide portion includes a first side and a second side which contact two points of the work piece. A probe measures a distance to the work piece. In some embodiments, the first and second sides of the guide portion form a Vee and the probe is disposed in the vertex of the Vee. In some embodiments, the first side of the guide portion may be moved relative to the second side in order to accommodate a wide range of work piece sizes.

Abstract: A guide for marking or cutting at an oblique angle corrugated sheet material for buildings, decks or the like comprises a base that is mounted on the surface of corrugated sheet material by means of clamping members that grip the corrugations on the face or surface of the sheet material. A protractor rotatably mounted on the base include a straight edge that provides a guideline for a marking tool or cutting tool. The straight edge can includes a number of interconnectectable or hinged extension sections that can be used to provide a longer straight edge for marking a guide path over a considerable width of sheet material. The present invention is a lightweight, relatively inexpensive and relatively compact tool that can readily be used on the job site for making accurate, oblique cut lines in large siding panels.

Abstract: A measuring tape for making precision measurements with the use of one hand comprising a precision unit is disclosed. The precision unit has a back surface, a side surface, a bottom surface, which is constructed from clear or see through material and includes an indicator line. The precision unit further includes a marker housing part, which, in the preferred embodiment, is interchangeable with the side surface to allow for individual preferences. In an alternative embodiment the side surface may be replaced by a second marker housing part to allow for two marks to be made at the same time. The marker housing part includes a marker and a marker hold/release part to allow the marker to slide in and out of the marker housing part.

Abstract: Processes for preparing alkali metal alkoxide granules and alkaline earth metal alkoxide granules of aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated, unbranched or branched alcohols having 1 to 12, in particular 1 to 6, carbon atoms. A preferred process for preparing the alkoxides utilizes fluidized-bed spray granulation.

Abstract: A system for high-pressure drying of semiconductor wafers includes the insertion of a wafer into an open vessel, the immersion of the wafer in a liquid, pressure-sealing of the vessel, pressurization of the vessel with an inert gas, and then the controlled draining of the liquid using a moveable drain that extracts water from a depth maintained just below the gas-liquid interface. Thereafter, the pressure may be reduced in the vessel and the dry and clean wafer may be removed. The high pressure suppresses the boiling point of liquids, thus allowing higher temperatures to be used to optimize reactivity. Megasonic waves are used with pressurized fluid to enhance cleaning performance. Supercritical substances are provided in a sealed vessel containing a wafer to promote cleaning and other treatment.

Abstract: A cover for an athletic shoe includes an elastic fabric upper member sized to snugly conformally fit over an athletic shoe covering at least the mid-foot region of a shoe upper portion and extending above and encircling the wearer's ankle. An elastic lower member extends under at least a portion of the shoe sole spanning the inboard and outboard side panels of the upper member without covering the gripping surfaces of the shoe sole. A zipper is provided in the fabric upper member to form an openable seam enabling the wearer to remove the athletic shoe and attach the cover on the wearer's foot without removing the cover from the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved overshoe for protecting an individual's shoe from wear and tear. In particular, this invention can provide an overshoe that can accommodate a variety of heights and forms of heels for different styles of shoes. The overshoe has a main body portion having a cavity and an opening to the cavity. The cavity and opening are sized to allow a shoe to fit through the opening and into the cavity so that the sole of the shoe and at least a portion of the upper covering of the shoe are covered by the main body portion. A heel portion extends from the main body portion and has a surrounding wall that defines a longitudinally extending cavity adapted to receive and cover the heel of the shoe when the shoe is within the cavity of the main body portion. The surrounding wall of the heel portion is convoluted over at least a portion of the longitudinal extent of the heel portion.

Abstract: A water-resistant and floatable footwear and method of manufacture therefor are provided, the footwear comprising a sole including an outsole and insole, an upper member affixed to the sole. The insole of the footwear has an inner structure and an outer coating, the inner structure being constructed of a thermoplastic resin and the outer coating being constructed of a vinyl polymer. The upper members may also have an inner structure and an outer coating and may be configured as a continuous strap or flaps that are detachably attached to each other. The outsole of the footwear may be configured in close conformity with the insole, or it may include a peripheral border extending upwardly and around said insole.

Abstract: An insole for footwear that is capable of providing a protective layer between a plantar surface of a human foot and an upper surface of a sole of the footwear. The insole can have a first portion positioned in a rearfoot region of the insole and a second portion positioned at a forefoot portion of the insole, wherein the second portion can be more flexible than the first portion. The insole may further include a toe piece positioned in a toe region of the insole and a footbed that overlays the first portion of the insole, the second portion of the insole, and the toe piece of the insole.