Abstract: A clip for securing furniture springs to furniture rails is provided including a body of metal material having a genereally flat base portion of rengaging the rial and a spring supporting portion extending out from the base portion and which curves back thereover to an edge thereof for maintaining a portion of a furniture spring in a substantially predetermined position relative to the rail. A plastic liner is secured to the curved spring supporting portion of the body for engaging the spring portion to minimize squeaking caused by metal-to-metal contact between the curved spring supporting portion of the clip body and the spring portion. At least one liner holding member is struck from the metal material of the curved spring supporting portion of the body and spaced from the edge thereof for keeping the liner against the curved spring supporting portion of the clip body.

Abstract: A zipper with multiple and alternate colors comprises a core and a plurality of zipper teeth. The core has multiple and alternate colors by printing, color transferring or color coverage. The pigmented core is subjected to a color fixing process.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide, through plating, a slide fastener which has high decorativeness, and which does not have problems in terms of functionality or product quality such as corrosion resistance. Another object is to provide a method of manufacturing an attachment having constituent members.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a copper alloy for slide fasteners which has excellent whiteness, does not contain nickel and hence does not have the problem of nickel allergy, and has excellent continuous castability and casting quality.

Abstract: In a slide fastener made of fabric having a stopper portion composed of thermoplastic synthetic resin material, the fastener tape contains a rough-pattern-structure region at least adjacent to a side of the fastener element row on an inner side of the fastener tape. An end portion of the stopper portion on the inner side of the fastener tape is disposed in the rough-pattern-structure region and fused to a foundation structure of the fastener tape in the rough-pattern-structure region. Thus, even if the length of the stopper portion in the tape width direction is short, the stopper portion does not interfere with a sewing machine foot during sewing, so that the sewing line does not meander even at the position near the fastener element row. Further, the end portion of the stopper portion can be fused and fixed to the foundation structure of the rough-pattern-structure region.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed which is capable of applying significant retention force via a rotatable cam arm while being easily removable due to the cam arm and a separate removal arm. A method of using the clip is also disclosed which uses the advantages of the clip, particularly in the context of computer design and construction.

Abstract: A clamp device designed for use in the motion picture industry where there is a need for temporarily mounting and supporting various lighting and other hardware on or from available surfaces and fixtures without marring them. The clamp device basically includes a fixed jaw attached to one end of a threaded shaft and an adjustable jaw which is movably mounted on the threaded shaft. A threaded adjustment member is coupled to the adjustable jaw to control the position of the jaw along the threaded shaft. Both jaws are configured to accommodate a multiplicity of variously shaped surfaces and structural members on which they are designed to be mounted.

Abstract: A safety buckle assembly including a male member and a female member that interlockingly and releasably engages the male member. The buckle male member is disengaged from the female member by squeezing the side latches towards each other, to disengage the same from the side catches, while simultaneously pressing the push release button such that the central latch is disengaged from the central catch formed in the female member.

Abstract: When winding individual warp strip sections, the ends of the warp strips are fixed onto the surface of the same section at least at two adjacent warp strip sections. At each second warp strip section, a base element is attached to the warp strip, onto which the ends of the warp strip, by means of connecting elements mounted thereon, can be adhered. The time required for attaching the base elements is thus reduced.

Abstract: A method of making an electrode structure, and a double layer capacitor including the electrode structure, the method includes the steps of: applying a first slurry including conducting carbon powder and a binder to a current collector plate; curing the applied first slurry to form a primary coating; applying a second slurry that includes activated carbon powder, a solvent and a binder to the primary coating; and curing the applied second slurry to form a secondary coating, thereby forming a first electrode. In variations, additional primary and secondary coatings may be formed on both sides of the collector plate.

Abstract: A pressing kit for substrate or lead frame of a semiconductor packaging. The kit comprises a box body and a press block, wherein the box body is a hollow metallic body having a U-shaped lead board at the two lateral sides thereof. The bottom face of the inner side of the U-shaped lead board is provided with a blocking block for the holding of a bottom board. The pressing block is an elongated block body of similar length to the inner side of the box body, and the top face is provided with four pillar holes. The circular slot on the top of the pillar hole is inserted with a screw bolt from the top thereof, and a compression spring is placed at the wider recess at the bottom section.

Abstract: A subpad support for use in a web format or belt format polishing apparatus for polishing one or more layers of semiconductor device structures. The subpad support includes a subpad retention element for nonadhesively securing the subpad thereto. The subpad support may also include one or more lips protruding therefrom so as to at least substantially inhibit lateral movement of the subpad relative to the subpad support. Polishing apparatus including the subpad support are also disclosed. The polishing pads of such polishing apparatus may be at least partially moved away from the subpad or subpad support so as to facilitate assembly of a subpad with the subpad support or removal of the subpad from the subpad support without damaging the polishing pad. Methods of removably securing a subpad to the subpad support, removing the subpad from the subpad support, and replacing another subpad on the subpad support, as well as polishing methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination in the restricted space near the placement nozzle(s); optics to allow image acquisition device to view the placement location from an angle relative to a plane of the placement location, thereby reducing the possibility of such images being obstructed by the component; techniques for rapidly acquiring images with commercially available CCD arrays such that acquisition of before and after images does not substantially impact system throughput; and image processing techniques to provide component inspection and verification information.

Abstract: A carrier alignment tool system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a tool and method of using the tool, which emulates the door of a substrate carrier having a removable door. The tool permits the alignment between a door opener mechanism and the load-port or other handler, on which a carrier is to be supported to be tested and corrected, until proper alignment is achieved prior to beginning substrate processing.

Abstract: A method for making a metallic cord made up of one or more metallic wires comprises: making at least two layers of at least two metallic elements including copper and zinc on the surface of a base wire; heating the layers to cause the metallic elements thermodiffusion to transform into a primary alloy layer; making a layer of copper on the primary alloy layer; drawing the wire provided with the primary alloy layer and outer copper layer into a metallic wire through dies so that the outer copper layer is diminished during passing through the dies, and a secondary alloy layer is formed as a result of transformation of the primary alloy layer and the outer copper layer which is caused by frictional heat during passing through the dies.

Abstract: A plastic film screen protector that prevents interference patterns from arising when the film touches the screen is described. The advantages are accomplished by the film having a slightly roughened surface so that the majority of the film facing an electronic device screen does not substantially touch the screen. These physical aberrations prevent Newton ring interference patterns and spots caused by refractive index differences between air and the film material.

Abstract: A method for correctly connecting the wiring for the hall effect sensors and the motor phase terminals of a three-phase brushless DC motor to the corresponding connections on an amplifier, the method using known waveforms that describe the electrical operational characteristics of the motor and amplifier. The method comprising connecting the hall effect sensors in any order, determining two motor phase terminals that correspond to a back-electro-magnetic-force peak in the middle of a waveform for a first hall effect sensor and a third motor phase terminal that does not, determining an amplifier pin that does not carry current during the middle of a wave form for a first hall sensor input on the amplifier. The correct connection is thus determined to be between the third motor phase terminal and the identified amplifier pin. The remaining connections are determined in the same manner by repeating this process, but in relation to the other hall effect sensor waveforms.

Abstract: A mover assembly of a reciprocating motor includes: a mover body disposed at a gap between an inner stator and an outer stator; permanent magnets fixed at an outer circumferential surface of the mover body and reciprocally moved together with the mover body in a direction of an induction magnetic field between the inner stator and the outer stator; and a mixed member made of a fiber and a resin to cover and fix the permanent magnets. The permanent magnets are arranged at an outer circumferential face of the mover body, covered with the mixed member obtained by mixing a fiber and a resin, and hardened to he fixed. Therefore, the permanent magnets can be firmly and easily fixed at the mover body. In addition, by molding the mover body with a non magnetic and non-conductive material, leakage of the magnetic force of the permanent magnets can be prevented.

Abstract: A semi-automated method for forming armature coils comprising a plurality of transposed wire pairs includes joining a plurality of pairs of wires having offset segments along their lengths, wherein each pair of wires are in contiguous, surface-to-surface engagement with each other along a length defining said each pair of wires, insulating each of the transposed pairs of wires, assembling the plurality of the insulated transposed pairs of wires with the transpositions being staggered to create a pack, and forming the pack into an armature coil in an automated coil forming machine by bending the pack in two planes. The joining of the plurality of pairs of wires having the offset segments along their lengths is effectuated at a transposition point. Each pair of wires has a transposition at a unique point relative to others of the plurality of the pairs of wires forming the coils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing rod-shaped permanent magnets according to which pressed parts (2) are produced that are then assembled to a rod-shaped green product Said green product is subsequently sintered, whereby a rod-shaped single-piece permanent magnet (1) is produced.

Abstract: A multi-task process for simultaneously and independently processing a workpiece. A primary transfer and measuring system and an auxiliary transfer and measuring system transfer a workpiece through a first process and a second process wherein the first process and the second process simultaneously and independently perform operations on the workpiece.

Abstract: A press apparatus presses a wire into a wire connector that is carried on an elongated strip. The connector has an opening at a top thereof, is stored on the strip in a side-ways orientation and is fed into the press on the strip. The press includes a feed path having a reorienting section to reorient the connector to position the opening in an upward orientation. A guide portion defines a conveyance path and direction. The guide portion has opposing walls. A one-way feed assembly feeds the connector into the press and prevents reverse movement of the connector. The feed assembly includes a guide wall and a feed pawl disposed opposite the guide wall. A reciprocating press has a die operably connected thereto and reciprocates to move the die to press the wire into the connector when the wire is positioned above the connector opening.

Abstract: A method for assembling an arc fault circuit breaker such that electrical interconnections, i.e., electrical connections between compartments, are made without disassembling any previously assembled compartment. The arc fault circuit breaker comprises housings having compartments within. Electrically connected components having interconnecting components, i.e., components which provide electrical interconnections between compartments, are disposed within the compartments. The housings are assembled together to enclose the compartments. Interconnecting components within an enclosed compartment extend through openings in the housings to provide electrical interconnections to the next compartment to be assembled. Therefore, no disassembly of the enclosed compartment is necessary to make the interconnections.

Abstract: A method for making an electronic module includes forming a low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) substrate with at least one capacitive structure embedded therein. Forming the LTCC substrate may include arranging first and second unsintered ceramic layers and the at least one capacitive structure therebetween. The at least one capacitive structure may include a pair of electrode layers, an inner dielectric layer between the pair of electrode layers, and at least one outer dielectric layer adjacent at least one of the electrode layers and opposite the inner dielectric layer. The at least one outer dielectric layer preferably has a dielectric constant less than a dielectric constant of the inner dielectric layer. The unsintered ceramic layers and the at least one capacitive structure may also be heated, and at least one electronic device may be mounted on the LTCC substrate and electrically connected to the at least one embedded capacitive structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a circuit board, a semiconductor element that is mounted on an upper surface of the circuit board and has an electrode terminal, and a sealing resin for sealing a periphery of the semiconductor element that is mounted on the upper surface of the circuit board. The circuit board includes a plurality of conductive members and an insulating substance for binding and fixing the plurality of conductive members. Each of the plurality of conductive members includes a conductive material formed integrally from the upper surface through the lower surface of the circuit board, and an insulating material covering an outer circumference of the conductive material. The conductive material of at least one conductive member of the plurality of conductive members is exposed to the upper surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: In this electronic component mounting apparatus, a mounting head is movably arranged between the electronic component supplying unit and the board holding unit. A first camera for taking an image of the board in the board holding unit and detecting an electronic component mounting position, and a second camera for taking images of the chips of the electronic component supplying unit are arranged in such a manner that the first camera and the second camera can be entered/evacuated as against the electronic component supplying unit. Therefore, the electronic component supplying unit and the board holding unit are defined as a range to be transported, and the mounting head, the first camera, and the second camera are relatively traveled in conjunction to each other, a loss-time in both the electronic component supplying unit and the board holding unit can be avoided, and tact time can be shortened to improve a work-efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention features a novel design for a fiducial and pin one indicator that utilizes a single solder resist opening in a die mounting substrate to perform the combined functions of prior art fiducials and pin one indicators. Methods of fabricating a carrier substrate and fabricating a semiconductor device package using the combination pin one indicator and alignment fiducial of the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing a multi-chip stacking package. The characteristic of the invention is that after the alignment of the bumps of at least two chips, welded bumps will be generated in a high temperature welding to form a welded bump. Furthermore, one of the at least two chips may only provide bonding pad similar to the Under Bump Metallurgy and may not provide bumps, and using the bonding pad to be welded with the bump on another chip.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for placing conductive spheres on prefluxed bond pads of a substrate using a stencil plate with a pattern of through-holes positioned over the bond pads. Conductive spheres are placed in the through-holes by a moving feed mechanism and the spheres drop through the through-holes onto the bond pads. In one embodiment, the feed mechanism is a sphere hopper which crosses the entire through-hole pattern. In another embodiment, a shuttle plate fed spheres from a reservoir and reversibly moves about one-half of the pitch, moving from a non-discharge position to a discharge position.

Abstract: A substrate is adapted to accommodate a circuit configuration. The novel substrate is stable under alternating loads and it favorably dissipates heat. To this end, the substrate has a fastening zone to be connected to a contact element that is to be provided. The fastening zone is fixed on the carrier substrate with a first section. A second section projects from the plane of the carrier substrate, and the first and the second sections are adapted to be electrically and mechanically connected to the contact element.

Abstract: The invention creates a method for connection of circuit units (101a-10n) which are arranged on a wafer (100), in which the wafer (100) is fitted to a first film (102a), the wafer (100) is sawn such that the circuit units (101a-101n) which are arranged on the wafer (100) are separated, the functional circuit units (101d) are picked up by means of a handling device (101) and are placed down on a second film (102b) by means of the handling device (103), so as to produce a separation distance which can be predetermined between connection contacts of the circuit units (101d).

Abstract: A method of fabricating a thermal conductive plug of a ceramic substrate of a multi-chip package. A plurality of conductive openings and thermal conductive openings are formed on green tapes. A metal paste is filled into the conductive openings and the thermal conductive openings. The green tapes are stacked together so that the metal paste inside the conductive openings and the thermal conductive openings of every green tape is in contact respectively with its neighboring metal paste within the conductive openings and thermal conductive openings of the green tapes. Cofire those green tapes and the metal paste to form a pre-substrate. The pre-substrate comprises an insulating structure, a plurality of thermal conductive plugs and conductive plugs.

Abstract: This invention provides a material for a multi-layer circuit board, excellent in insulating property and burying properties and free from occurrence of cracks, a production method, and a multi-layer circuit board using the insulating material. The invention provides an insulating material having a curable composition layer wherein the curable composition layer contains 0 to 50 pieces/cm2 of foreign matter having particle sizes falling within a range of 30 to 50 &mgr;m, a production method, and a production method for a multi-layer circuit board using the insulating material.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a heat pipe structure in a radiating plate is provided. A tunneling means is used to form a plurality of radiating channels in the radiating plate. Each of the plurality of radiating channels has only opening. Then, only one of the openings of the radiating channels is not sealed, while sealing the other openings of the radiating channels. Working fluid is injected into the radiating channels via the reserved opening. Radiating channels is vacuated and the reserved opening is sealed.

Abstract: A magnet roller includes a rotary sleeve having a given systematic pattern on the outer surface of the sleeve and a magnet provided in the sleeve. This structure transfers toner uniformly along the outer surface of the sleeve. A printer, for instance, employing this magnet roller can print a fine copy.

Abstract: A method of making a multicolor product (1, 11; 22, 23) with longitudinal development of precious material adapted to be used for manufacturing wearable ornamental articles such as armlets, necklaces, and the like is disclosed comprising the following steps: providing a coated wire (3) consisting of a central element (4, 17) of precious metal material covered by one or more external coaxial sheaths (5,18; 19), each of said sheaths being obtained by helical winding of a covering wire (5a) made of precious material of a different color relative to the color of the material of the central element (4, 17); manufacturing an unfinished product (7, 15, 21) with longitudinal development using the coated wire (3) on which one or more mechanical workings are carried out; removing material from one or more zones (10) of the unfinished product (7, 15, 21) for a depth sufficient to make visible one or more of the underlying materials of different colors constituting the sheaths of the coated wire (3).

Abstract: A method of assembling components of a universal joint, such as a cross and a yoke, positions and maintains the rotational center axes thereof in co-axial alignment during the assembly process. The universal joint includes a yoke including a body portion and first and second arms, wherein the first and second arms have respective openings formed therethrough. The universal joint also includes a cross including a body portion having a plurality of trunnions extending outwardly therefrom. Initially, an assembly tool having a recess formed therein is supported on the yoke such that the recess is precisely positioned relative to the rotational center axis of the yoke. Then, the cross is supported on the assembly tool such that one of the trunnions is received within and supported by the recess formed in the assembly tool. As a result, the rotational center axis of the cross is co-axially aligned with the rotational center axis of the yoke.

Abstract: A tool for stripping a microcoaxial cable having an outside diameter of four millimeters or less. The tool is operable for precisely stripping the jacket, shield and dielectric layers of the microcoaxial cable under field conditions. The tool comprises a fixed gripping portion that holds and supports the cable both proximal and distal to the portion to be stripped. A blade portion rotatably mounted to the fixed gripping portion has a double action. When the blade portion is depressed, a plurality of blades mounted thereon cuts into the microcoaxial cable to precise and adjustable depths. A 360° rotation of the blade portion relative to the fixed gripping portion cleanly severs the respective layers of the cable. The respective severed layers of the cable are removed by hand to expose the underlying layer and the central conductor thereby providing a stripped portion of microcoaxial cable to which a microcoaxial cable connector can be attached.

Abstract: A cable-stripping tool comprising two parts (1, 3; 7) which can rotate relative to one another about an axis and of which a first part (1, 3) carries a cutting blade (17) in the vicinity of said axis and a second part (7) of which carries a hook which can move axially and which is biased towards an end position relative to the cutting blade by means of a first spring means (50). A cam disc (5) is non-rotatably connected to the first part (1, 3) and can be moved axially along said first part; wherein the cam disc has around its periphery mutually spaced engagement formations (70′, 70″) which are intended to co-act with a cam follower (60) carried by the second part (7). A second spring means (4) is adapted to bias the cam disc axially into contact with the cam follower (6). A third spring means (5 1) is adapted to rotationally bias the second part (7) relative to the first part (1, 3).

Abstract: A cable-stripping tool includes two parts that can be moved linearly in relation to each other, each of said parts including an opening (43, 23) which can accommodate a cable when in mutual alignment. One part (1) carries a cutting blade (3). Spring means (5) function to bias the parts (1, 2) in a direction away from each other, so as to enable the two tool parts (1, 2) to be brought together against the spring bias in mutual positions in which the cable to be stripped can be inserted into the tool.

Abstract: A cable-stripping tool comprising two parts (1, 3; 7) which can rotate relative to one another about an axis and of which a first part (1, 3) carries a cutting blade (17) in the vicinity of said axis and a second part (7) of which carries a hook (22) which can move axially and which is biased towards an end position relative to the cutting blade by means of a first spring means (50), wherein the hook has a concave side which faces towards the cutting blade and which functions to receive the cable to be stripped, and wherein the hook also includes a generally axially orientated stem (20) with which the hook is connected to the tool The spring means act against a body (40) which can be moved axially towards and away from said end position by means of said second part; wherein the spring means (50) is adapted to bias the body (40) to its end position, wherein the body (40) carries a latching device (47, 48) which is able to latch with a co-acting formation (2a) on the stem (20), and wherein the latching device (

Abstract: A cigarette air hole puncher composed of a cage (2) and cutting tooth bracket (8). The cage (2) contains a center hole (6) and push button holes (4).

Abstract: An improvement to a severing implement (10) having a pair of relatively movable blade elements (22) (33) that are pivotally connected together as at (52) wherein the improvement comprises a pair of cooperating gripping units (13) (14) for captively engaging and retrieving the severed portion (71) of an item (70) that is completely cut by the blade elements (22) (33) wherein the cooperating gripping units include a capture plate member (40) fixedly secured adjacent the cutting edge (39) of one of the blade elements (33) and a pusher bar member (50) vertically aligned with the cutting edge (23) of the other blade element (22).

Abstract: A contour scraper has an elongated handle having an upper curved convex surface and two arcuate elongated concave lower surfaces and outwardly proximately flared sides to provide a grip construction, and a transversely distally disposed blade receiving surface. A two-edged blade is readily reversibly detachably attached to the handle without the need for removing a locking screw. The handle grip has an over molded soft elastomeric cover. The handle is formed with a distal end slotted recess to slidably receive a file. A rare earth magnet of high magnetic strength magnetically holds and stows the file in the handle. The handle is formed with a through hole to access the magnetically stowed file for removal through the end slot.

Abstract: In a cable cutter (10) for cutting cables, leads, pipes and the like, two intersecting levers (14, 16) are articulated by a common first pivot joint (12). One of the levers (14, 16) consists of two parts, a front lever section (26) forming a cutting jaw (22, 24) and a rear lever section (28) forming a handle (20). These lever sections (26, 28) are articulated by a second pivot joint (30) and are interlockable in at least two distinct angular positions (32, 34). A limit by way of a glide means (38) is guided in a recess (36) for engagement of an associated recess each (40, 42) in the distinct angular positions (32, 34) of the lever sections (26, 28). There, the glide means (38) is automatically lockable, being preferably a spring-loaded pin supported on the front lever section (26) for movement in a longitudinal direction, either parallel or at a right angle to the axes of rotation (A1, A2) of the pivots joints (12, 30). The pin side facing the rear lever section (28) may be widened or broadened.

Abstract: An axe capable of delivering a relatively intensified impact and reduced recoil compared to prior art axes. The axe includes a head, a handle, a rigid casing, and shock-absorbing particles disposed within a portion of the axe. The head includes a blade end and a blunt end with the handle integrally extending from the blunt end and terminating in a grip portion. The rigid casing extends upwardly from around the grip portion of the handle, extends over a rear portion of the head, and terminates against a portion of the blade end of the head. Shock-absorbing particles are disposed within a chamber that is defined by the casing and the head. Upon impact of the axe with an object, the particles suddenly shift forward to intensify the impact of the axe and to reduce the recoil of the axe.

Abstract: This improved universal fork is a combination of the particular functions and characteristics of a knife and a fork, and is capable of being used with either a right hand or left hand, and also has benefits for those with disabilities. The balanced handle provides a counter weight to the head area of the fork, as well as provides a greater surface which is able to fit and press against the palm of a person's hand.

Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.

Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.

Abstract: A hunting, target or three dimensional single pin sight system, including a vertical and horizontal screw adjustment apparatus. The single sight pin housing system attaches to the end of the windage cross slide rod system. Both systems are designed to be located, parallel and perpendicular to the horizontal sight drive system. The windage cross slide rod system is positioned with a direct drive locating system.