Patents Issued in August 14, 2003
  • Publication number: 20030153191
    Abstract: A novel crystal of a pyrrolidylthiocarbapenem derivative having excellent stability is provided. According to the present invention, a crystal of (+)-(4R,5S,6S)-6-[(1R)-1-hydroxyethyl]-4-methyl-7-oxo-3 [[(3S,5S)-5-(sulfamoylaminomethyl)pyrrolidin-3-yl]thio]-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid having a diffraction pattern in powder X-ray diffraction preferably having main peaks at diffraction angles (2&thgr;)=13.04, 14.98, 15.88, 16.62, 20.62, 21.06, 22.18, 23.90, 26.08, 28.22 and 28.98 (degrees) is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Izumi Saitoh, Masayuki Takahira, Toshio Kawakita, Yasuyuki Yoshioka
  • Publication number: 20030153192
    Abstract: semiconductor chip. The method comprises etching a backside of the semiconductor chip, the frontside including a first well with a first type of doping and a second well with a second type of doping; monitoring a backside of the semiconductor chip during etching; and determining when a first portion of the backside over one of the first and second wells differs from a second portion of the backside over the other of the first and second wells. A method for etch endpoint detection includes etching a backside of a semiconductor chip, the semiconductor chip having at least one doped well formed proximate a frontside of the semiconductor chip; monitoring the backside of the semiconductor chip during etching until at least one doped well becomes visible; and stopping etching after the doped well becoming visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Sailesh C. Suthar, Paul J. Hack, Syed Nabeel Sarwar, Mary J. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20030153193
    Abstract: This invention is a plasma-etching method including: making into plasma a process gas including C2F4 gas that has been introduced into a processing container, maintaining a pressure around an object to be processed arranged in the processing container within a range of 45 to 75 mTorr, and etching an SiO2 film in the object to be processed through a resist-pattern arranged on the SiO2 film by using the plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Takashi Fuse, Machiko Obi
  • Publication number: 20030153194
    Abstract: Plasma etching is controlled utilizing two etchant gases to form a plasma so as to obtain controlled (e.g., uniform) etch rate across a wafer. One etchant gas forms a positive plasma, which is the dominant plasma. The other etchant gas forms a negative plasma, which is the secondary plasma. The ratio of dominant plasma to the secondary plasma can be adjusted such that ion densities are uniform across the wafer, resulting in uniform etch rate over the wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Y. Long He, Albert Kwok, Tsukasa Abe, Han-Ming Wu
  • Publication number: 20030153195
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for modulating the bias power applied to a wafer support pedestal within a plasma etch reactor. The modulation has an on/off duty cycle of between 10 and 90 percent. Such modulation of the bias power substantially improves the verticality of the etched features located near the edge of a semiconductor wafer as the wafer is being etched in a plasma etch reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Elisabeth Weikmann, Aduato Diaz, Sharma V. Pamarthy, Ajay Kumar, Padmapani C. Nallan
  • Publication number: 20030153196
    Abstract: A method for reducing a fluorine contamination level on a semiconductor wafer process surface including providing a semiconductor wafer surface having a process surface including an uppermost polyimide containing layer; reactive ion etching the process surface to include exposure of the process surface to a hydrofluorocarbon containing plasma; and heating the process surface according to a temperature profile to reduce a fluorine contamination level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jiann-Tyng Tzeng, Jih-Ren Tsai, Michael Wu, Ching-Wen Cho
  • Publication number: 20030153197
    Abstract: A mask film includes a base material, a parting layer and a non-parting portion placed on the base material. Accordingly, an optimum adhesion strength of the mask film and a prepreg sheet can be maintained, and peeling between the mask film and prepreg sheet can be prevented. Further, by preventing the fusing adhesion between the mask film and prepreg sheet due to heat generated when forming penetration holes, a circuit board having an excellent quality is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshiaki Takenaka, Toshikazu Kondo, Kunio Kishimoto, Shinji Nakamura, Fumio Echigo
  • Publication number: 20030153198
    Abstract: A structure and method for an insulator layer having carbon-graded layers above a substrate is disclosed, wherein the concentration of carbon increases in each successive carbon-graded layer above the substrate. The insulator comprises a low-k dielectric having a dielectric constant less than 3.3. The carbon-graded layer increases adhesion between the substrate and the insulator and between the insulator and the conductor layer. The structure may also include stabilization interfaces between the carbon-graded layers. More specifically, the carbon-graded layers include a first layer adjacent the substrate having a carbon content between about 5% and 20%, a second layer above the first layer having a carbon content between about 10% and 30%, and a third layer above the second layer having a carbon content between about 20% and 40%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Richard A. Conti, Prakash Chimanlal Dev, David M. Dobuzinsky, Daniel C. Edelstein, Gill Y. Lee, Kia-Seng Low, Padraic C. Shafer, Alexander Simpson, Peter Wrschka
  • Publication number: 20030153199
    Abstract: In order to carry out the electric property evaluation of internal wiring of an IC, the IC is attached to an IC socket, and terminals of the IC socket are connected with the external wiring via leads and coaxial connectors. The IC is directly in touch with a heating plate, for making the IC have a high temperature. The IC socket is provided with protrusions thereon, for forming a gap between the IC socket and the IC. On this account, it is possible to acquire an IC socket module in which the temperature of the IC is kept consistent when the evaluation of the internal wiring and wiring members of the IC is carried out at a high temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Hirotaka Jiten, Michiya Kusaka
  • Publication number: 20030153200
    Abstract: A plug assembly having a body portion, a plug housing that provides a mounting for AC prongs that creates a cavity therewithin, and a PCB located in the cavity. A pair of contact terminals are mounted on the PCB in a predetermined position so as to create a spring-loaded electrical contact with a corresponding one of the AC prongs during assembly. The present invention reduces the bulkiness, optimizes the packaging size, and reduces the profile of the plug assembly by using the cavity to house the PCB, thereby providing a reduction or elimination of the need to mount components within the body portion. The present invention eliminates the need to use flexible wires, springs, or direct soldering between the AC prongs and the circuitry on the PCB, thereby making assembly quicker and easier through use of the spring loaded contact terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Fidel P. Vista, Jose A. Uy, Anthony Hernandez, Cesar Ma. C. Calma
  • Publication number: 20030153201
    Abstract: An electrical lead frame comprised of a plurality of spaced generally rigid commercially available conductors, each generally continuous and uniform with a rectangular or circular cross-section. The conductors are arranged in a planar array and each bent to provide a mounting portion for mounting to the connector shell and a generally reversed J-shaped portion having the long side connected to and depending from the mounting portion. The bottom of the reversed J-shaped portion forms a connector portion for connection to the circuit board with the reversed J-shaped portion then terminated in a free end portion extending upwardly from the connector portion. The array of conductors is held in spatial registration by chemical film strip means inter-fastened to the conductor's adjacent free end portions of the conductors and affixed in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Edward W. Burger
  • Publication number: 20030153202
    Abstract: It is difficult to insert shield members into spaces between signal terminals when the dimension of the spaces becomes small for the requirement of multi-signal, high-density mounting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Ryozo Koyama
  • Publication number: 20030153203
    Abstract: A convenience outlet is provided for mounting on a printed circuit board (PCB). The convenience outlet includes a connector housing having an outlet face configured to be mated with an electrical plug, a contact chamber having a contact secured therein, and an open end configured to abut against, and be mounted on, a PCB. The contact includes a beam and a contact blade. The beam is configured to electrically engage an electrical plug and the contact blade is configured to be inserted through a circular via in a PCB. Optionally, the contact may also have a stopping blade adjacent to the contact blade configured to abut against a surface of the PCB when the contact blade is fully inserted into the via. Optionally, the PCB can have multiple vias, and the outlet can have multiple contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Kimberly Ann Ketelsleger
  • Publication number: 20030153204
    Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a terminal structure strong in the peel strength of a land portion and a ball. In a terminal structure according to the invention, a land portion includes a terminal portion for soldering a ball; a support portion disposed in the neighborhood of an outer periphery portion of the terminal portion; and a link portion for linking the terminal portion and the support portion; and wherein on a base material, with an entirety of the terminal portion including an edge portion located in the outer periphery portion of the terminal portion exposed, an insulating layer is disposed so as to cover the support portion; and with a solder straddled a surface and an edge portion of the terminal portion, the ball is soldered to the terminal portion. Accordingly, the terminal structure that is large in the peel strength of the ball from the terminal portion and of the terminal portion from the base material can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Yoshitaka Hirose
  • Publication number: 20030153205
    Abstract: A jack typically for aircraft headphones has sockets (802) accepting any of several different types of headsets (804), and attached sensing components (801) to correctly detect from the number of pins inserted and the impedances and/or voltages sensed on those pins the type of headset inserted. Connection is then appropriately made to the audio while the stereo or noise cancellation properties of the headsets are correctly used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Slab DSP Limited of Auckland, New Zealand
    Inventors: John Frederick Corey, Mark Donaldson
  • Publication number: 20030153206
    Abstract: A contact system 2 for connection of an electrical supply unit by means of connection lines is integrated in the narrow side of a flat radiator 1 having a discharge vessel comprising baseplate 3, front plate 4 and frame 5. An insulating body, which is provided with U-shaped contact parts, is arranged between a part of baseplate 3 and front plate 4 which projects beyond the frame 5 of the discharge vessel and serves as a receptacle. The contact surfaces of the contact parts are connected to the electrodes of the flat radiator 1 via connection faces of the receptacle. The connection parts of the contact parts are connected to the connection lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Friedrich Lauter, Matthias Schweizer
  • Publication number: 20030153207
    Abstract: A wire connector has a main socket, a connecting tube connected to the main socket, a metal insertion frame, and an upper cover. The main socket has an inner chamber. A protruded bar is disposed in the main socket. A plurality of separation bars are disposed in the main socket. The upper cover has a lower flange and a cross-shaped groove. The connecting tube has a first through hole and a second through hole. The metal insertion frame has an upper crossbar, a first fork, and a second fork. The metal insertion frame is inserted in the upper cover. The upper cover engages with the main socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Xing-Chuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20030153208
    Abstract: A device for connecting wire includes a conductive rod having a first slot for inserting a conductor of a wire, and an insulating sleeve covering a portion of the conductive rod, the insulating sleeve having a second slot through which the conductor contacts the conductive rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: DeCorp Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham Eastman, David Murray, Brent Myers, Terry Oquin, Robert Sexton
  • Publication number: 20030153209
    Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to prevent tipping during a board assembly processes is provided including a connector body, a signal contact, a grounding post, and an anti-tipping lock. The connector body includes a separable interface end and a mounting end. The mounting end is adapted to be assembled to a circuit board. The separable interface end includes a mating contact that joins a mating connector and contact. The signal contact and grounding post extend from the mounting end. The anti-tipping lock is mounted to the connector body, and includes a board mounting feature extending from the anti-tipping lock. The board mounting feature extends in a direction substantially parallel to the direction along which the signal contact is joined to the circuit board. The board mounting feature is adapted to maintain the connector assembly in place when the connector assembly is mounted to an electrical component, such as a circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Kevin Edward Weidner
  • Publication number: 20030153210
    Abstract: The plug connector has a first connector element (2) and a second connector element (3), which are connected to one another by means of a coupling member (26). The two connector elements (2, 3) form an outer conductor (9) and an inner conductor (10). A contact element (16) which is in the form of a cup spring and exerts an axial force on the connector elements (2, 3). in order to compensate for tolerances is arranged between the two outer conductor parts (11, 12). The contact element (16) forms a closed circular contact surface (A, B) with the respective outer conductor parts (11, 12). The plug connector can be produced at low cost and has low RF characteristics, in particular good passive intermodulation and RF emission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Huber & Suhner AG and Radiall
    Inventors: Cornel Walter Huber, Patrick LeLew
  • Publication number: 20030153211
    Abstract: In a surface mounting type non-reversible circuit element, a supporting member is provided with a first yoke, while a plurality of terminal members made of a metal material are mounted on the supporting member 11. The terminal members own contact portions, and connection portions. The contact portions are made in contact to terminal portions of center electric conductors. The connection portions are exposed from a lower surface of the supporting member, and are located at the same surface as a lower surface of a second yoke. The terminal members can be surface-mounted in conjunction with the second yoke so as to improve productivity of the non-reversible circuit element, while assembling work thereof can be carried out in a simple manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hiroshi Harada
  • Publication number: 20030153212
    Abstract: Modular fuse-holding structure for an automobile consisting of a frame made of plastic material (1) in which a plurality of modules (6) are housed, individually attached to the frame, without mutual locks and capable of being composed according to requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Antonio Falchetti
  • Publication number: 20030153213
    Abstract: An electrical connector and a USB connector are provided. The electrical connector includes a main connector housing having an upper pin housing and a lower pin housing. A stereo plug that protrudes from a front surface of the main connector housing lies between the inner surface of the lower pin housing and the inner surface of the upper pin housing. The electrical connector is adapted to connect to a jack. The upper pin housing and the lower pin housing are adapted to connectively engage a forward plug port housing of the jack. The jack is mounted within the casing of an electronic device such as a hand-held personal computer, a personal digital assistant, a wireless telephone, or a paging device. When the electrical connector is connected to the jack, the upper pin housing is inserted into an upper housing receiving port and the lower pin housing is inserted into a lower housing receiving port so that the electrical connector is mated to the casing of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Jeremy Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20030153214
    Abstract: An electrical connector and a USB connector are provided. The electrical connector includes a main connector housing having an upper pin housing and a lower pin housing. A stereo plug that protrudes from a front surface of the main connector housing lies between the inner surface of the lower pin housing and the inner surface of the upper pin housing. The electrical connector is adapted to connect to a jack. The upper pin housing and the lower pin housing are adapted to connectively engage a forward plug port housing of the jack. The jack is mounted within the casing of an electronic device such as a hand-held personal computer, a personal digital assistant, a wireless telephone, or a paging device. When the electrical connector is connected to the jack, the upper pin housing is inserted into an upper housing receiving port and the lower pin housing is inserted into a lower housing receiving port so that the electrical connector is mated to the casing of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kabir Siddiqui, Jeremy Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20030153215
    Abstract: Power train (20) or an amphibious vehicle comprises engine (8), transmission (9), and transfer case (13) position in-line with longitudinal vehicle axis (A), (FIG. 2), towards the rear of the vehicle, with transmission output (11) facing the front of the vehicle. The transfer drive drives the rear wheels via propeller shaft (15), which extends adjacent the engine to rear differential (6). A marine drive PTO (power take off) may be taken from a shaft from the transfer case (37), (FIGS. 6 to 10), from the propeller shaft (15) (FIG. 4), or from engine crankshaft pulley (2). Marine drive shaft (3) (FIGS. 6 to 10) may run below the engine, or alongside it, on the opposite side of the engine from propeller shaft (15). Decouplers (4, 24, 26; 38, 40, 41) may be provided to the PTO drive, to at least one rear wheel, and on the optional front axle propeller shaft (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Alan Timothy Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20030153216
    Abstract: The present invention provides a self-contained propulsion apparatus 1 suitable for a sub-sea ROV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Hector Filipus Alexander Van-Drentham-Susman
  • Publication number: 20030153217
    Abstract: The invention comprises a propulsion system for ships comprising an impeller (13, 14), a stator shell (1), and a impeller housing (3) for achieving a waterjet, a shaft (11, 12) for the propulsion of the impeller (13), and a bearing arrangement for the shaft (11, 12) in the stator shell (1), and preferably a sealing (15) of the shaft (11, 12) in the impeller housing (3), wherein said bearing arrangement comprises at least one sliding bearing unit (25; 26) intended to carry axial load, and which sliding bearing preferably is water lubricated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Jens Tornblad, Christer Hger, Sven-Gunnar Karlsson, Gunnar Styrud
  • Publication number: 20030153218
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for connecting a drive axle to a propeller. A drive member is configured to mount on a drive axle, a tubular member is coupled to the propeller, and a resilient member is configured to be positioned between the drive member and the tubular member. The drive member has an axis and includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending tabs. The tubular member is coupled to the propeller and has an axis and a plurality of radially inwardly extending tabs. The resilient member has an axis and is configured to be positioned between the outwardly extending tabs and the inwardly extending tabs. Furthermore, the resilient member is mounted coaxially with the drive member and the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: James Booe
  • Publication number: 20030153219
    Abstract: A closed coolant circulating system for a watercraft, for traveling along a surface of a body of water, containing a supply of coolant that is caused to flow through the coolant circulating system. The watercraft comprises a hull and an engine. The watercraft also comprises a heat exchanger formed from heat conductive material and having a fluid path defined therein with an inlet port and an outlet port. The heat exchanger has a heat exchanging exterior surface and is mounted to the hull such that the heat exchanging exterior surface constitutes a portion of the exterior surface of the hull that is normally disposed below the surface of the body of water. The heat conductive material of the heat exchanger allows the heat absorbed by the coolant to dissipate from the coolant to the body of water via the heat exchanging exterior surface as the coolant flows through the fluid path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Eric Menard, Michel Bourret, Gilbert Lefrancois
  • Publication number: 20030153220
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for increasing lift and decreasing turbulence and drag on hydrofoils and swim fins. Fins are disclosed having at least one pivoting blade region connected to the swim fin with a pivotal connection made from reduced blade thickness, blade cutout regions, and injection molding of the flexible material of the foot pocket. Methods are also provided for limiting the deflections of at least one pivoting blade region with a expandable blade limiting member connected to both the pivoting blade region and a less flexible region with a chemical bond created during injection molding. Methods are disclosed for orienting at least one pivoting blade region at a reduced angle of attack sufficient for increased efficiency and reduced effort. Injection molding assembly methods with chemical bonds and mechanical bonds are provided. Fins having transverse flexible elements, transverse recesses, longitudinal flexible portions and venting systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Peter T. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20030153221
    Abstract: An inflatable water sports board, including two parallel adjacent flexible panels. The panels have a front portion parallel to the rest of each panel. The panels also have perimeters connected by a sidewall adherent to the perimeters all the way around the perimeters, enclosing an air chamber. The distance separating the panels is upwardly limited by drop stitches between the panels throughout the air chamber. An inflation port is installed in one of the panels. When the board is inflated, air pressure in the air chamber pushes the panels outward, against the restraint of the stitching, rigidifying the panels sufficiently to support an adult human, while maintaining a shape suitable for use in surfing. The surface of the inflated board remains sufficiently elastic to be unlikely to cause injury by impact. The board may include an attached leash with bracelet for retention. When deflated, the flexibility of the panels allows the board to be rolled up or folded for easy transport or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: James F. Weir
  • Publication number: 20030153222
    Abstract: A safety vest device. The device comprising a right buoyant pad, a center buoyant pad being connected by a first shoulder strap and a left buoyant pad being connected by a second shoulder strap. The device also comprises a right leg strap having an end connected to the right buoyant pad and another end that is connected to the center buoyant pad. Also included is the left leg strap having an end connected to the left buoyant pad and another end that is connected to the center buoyant pad. Also included may be an attaching device that attaches the right buoyant pad to the left buoyant pad. Further, the device may include a ring member attached to the center buoyant pad, and wherein the ring member is configured to attach to a safety line. The device may further comprise a lower strap attached at a first end to the right foam pad and attached at a second end to the left buoyant pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Donald M. Miller
  • Publication number: 20030153223
    Abstract: A method for connecting a metal material with an electric conductive resin material including the steps of heating the connecting portion of the electric conductive resin material with the metal material to a temperature equal to or more than a softening point of the connecting portion and depressing the metal material to the heated portion for melting joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Akikazu Matsumoto, Tsuyoshi Tanigaki, Takami Noda, Shogo Izawa
  • Publication number: 20030153224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a textile light-protective material composed of a microfilament non-woven fabric having a mass per unit area of 20 to 300 g/m2, in which the non-woven fabric is made of melt-spun and drawn multicomponent continuous filaments having a titer of 1.5 to 5 dtex that are deposited immediately to form a non-woven material and at least 80 % of the multicomponent continuous filaments, after an optional pre-bonding, are split to form continuous microfilaments having a titer of 0.05 to 2.0 dtex and are bonded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Groten, Linda Mooshian, Georges Riboulet
  • Publication number: 20030153225
    Abstract: A radiation graft treated material in the form of a woven or non-woven fabric material that is composed of polymer monofilament fiber of which only the surface has undergone a radiation-induced graft polymerization but of which the center remains unaffected by grafting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: EBARA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takanobu Sugo, Kunio Fujiwara, Hideo Kawazu, Teruo Masubuchi, Junichi Kanno, Naotoshi Endo, Masaji Akahori
  • Publication number: 20030153226
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for packing an article comprising providing a vapor permeable and substantially water impermeable composite laminated sheet comprising a nonwoven layer and a polymer film layer, said composite laminated sheet having a trapezoidal tear strength of at least about 2 N in the machine direction, and a smoothness measured on the polymer film layer of less than 9 micrometers and placing the composite laminated sheet on the surface of the article with the polymer film layer contacting at least a portion of said surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: David C. Jones, Hyun Sung Lim
  • Publication number: 20030153227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous structure, being testable in a series of run-off tests, wherein each run-off test comprises exposing said fibrous structure to a volume of a test solution and said fibrous structure initially is hydrophobic and has been treated to be hydrophilic. wherein said fibrous structure exhibits a run-off level that is less than 5 percent by weight throughout a series of run-off tests, wherein the series starts with a first run-off test and ends with a fifth run-off test, use of said fibrous structure, tissue product and nonwoven material made of said fibrous structure. Further, it relates to an absorbent article comprising at least one of said fibrous structure and to use of said absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Anna Nihlstrand, Barbro Moberg-Alehammar, Shabira Abbas, Asa Lindstrom, Alain Villermet, Francois Coeuret, Panayotis Cocolios, Bernd Martens, Eckhard Prinz, Franck Forster
  • Publication number: 20030153228
    Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate provided with super-absorbent material to be manufactured by allowing suitable monomers to polymerize in the presence of a catalyst in order to obtain a polymer solution, adding a cross-linking agent to the polymer solution to obtain a pasty composition, subsequently applying the composition on or in a substrate and allowing the applied composition to dry and cross-link in order to obtain the substrate with the super-absorbent material. The pasty composition further contains other additives. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a substrate. The substrates can be used as sheathing material in cables, in hygiene products such as baby napkins, sanitary towels and incontinence products, in or as packagings and packaging materials and in agricultural substrates. The invention also relates to such products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: AALBERTUS PIETER KROESBERGEN
  • Publication number: 20030153229
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present process involves subjecting the nonwoven fabric both to an acidic treatment and to a caustic treatment, each of which erodes a portion of the components of the conjugate yarns. The acid treatment, given certain reaction kinetics, removes a portion of the polyamide element of the conjugate filament. The caustic treatment has a similar effect on the polyester element of the conjugate filament, making it more hydrophilic. The at least partial removal of the polyamide component, coupled with the increased hydrophilicity of the polyester component, results in a fabric having enhanced absorptive properties. In an alternate embodiment, treatments with only acid or only caustic solution may be employed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: John Scott McDaniel, Kirkland W. Vogt, Woodrow P. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20030153230
    Abstract: A resilient laminated textile product includes top and bottom fabric sheets, and a lofty and resilient fibrous substance sandwiched by the top and bottom fabric sheets. The fibrous substance is elastic in a direction transverse to the top and bottom fabric sheets, and includes a stack of nonwoven fiber layers extending substantially perpendicular to the top and bottom fabric sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Hung-Jung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030153231
    Abstract: The present invention contemplates a method of forming a textile laminate or composite fabric from a plurality of woven fabric layers, with the method contemplating use of a three-dimensional image transfer device to facilitate efficient and commercially viable use of the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Samuel Keith Black, Charles Keith Curtis, Shane James Moran
  • Publication number: 20030153232
    Abstract: The present invention concerns absorbent articles. This invention concerns in particular an absorbent article comprising cellulose fibers (14) present at least partially in the form of granules. Furthermore, the present invention also concerns the use of cellulose fibers (14) present at least partially in the form of granules as a material in an absorbent article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Maria Raidel, Franz Aschenbrenner
  • Publication number: 20030153233
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a front glass substrate for a display tube in which a plurality of grooves (2) having similar cross-sections of approximately V-shapes and which also have approximately flat top portions are formed on one surface side of a glass substrate (1) in parallel to each other at a constant interval and in which fluorescent substance layers (3) are deposited on the top portions and the inner wall surfaces of a plurality of groove (2). According to the present invention, the amount in which the fluorescent substances are coated within the grooves can increase. In addition, since light of fluorescent substance can be efficiently radiated to the front surface side from the side surfaces of the grooves in which the coated amount of the fluorescent substances were increased, there can be obtained a front glass substrate for a display tube in which brightness and luminous efficiency can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Yoshifumi Amano
  • Publication number: 20030153234
    Abstract: An amusement device toy in the shape of a flying saucer disk having aero-dynamically shaped whistle structures for emitting different tones when the disk is thrown into the air, mounted symmetrically on the periphery of the disk. The size of the whistle air chambers may be varied or the openings for admitting air displaced at different angles to obtain the different tones, while the aero-dynamic shape of the whistle assures laminar flow of air over the whistle entry for increased air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: William V. Hartman, Ralph P. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20030153235
    Abstract: A children's playboard of the type comprising a backing having a front surface of a cloth material for adhering figurines thereto and a back surface is disclosed. The children's playboard has a support structure. The support structure is fixedly attached to the playboard and has a pair of spaced bracing members and a pair of connection plates. Each bracing member has a first leg that is detachably joined to one of the pair of connection plates along a hinge. The bracing members are extendable at an angle from the playboard. The bracing members have a second leg and a third leg that are joined at an apex portion. The second leg having a greater length than the third leg. The apex is located between the second and third legs and provides support for the bracing members against a base surface wherein the backing member can be supported in at least two different angles to the base surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Rothkopf, Donald E. Toht, Gary D. Aigner, Mary Lenehan, K. Dale Weathington, Lisa Gelfond
  • Publication number: 20030153236
    Abstract: A switching apparatus for a toy railroad is provided. A housing has a drive compartment and a motor positioned in the drive compartment in the housing. A movable actuating element is positioned entirely within the housing. A drive connection between the motor and the movable actuating element moves the movable actuating element between a first position and a second position. At least a portion of the movable actuating element is positioned in a protective compartment adjacent to said drive compartment to protect the movable actuating element from outside forces. A track switch directs toy trains to a selected one of a plurality of tracks. A connector between the movable actuating element and the track switch moves the movable actuating element between its first and second positions causes movement of the track switch between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Albert C. Ruocchio
  • Publication number: 20030153237
    Abstract: The invention provides an article of manufacture comprising at least three layers, the layers including an inner layer of a compressed expandable material, at least one porous outer layer and at least one outer layer having a surface adapted to receive and retain indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Amir Genosar
  • Publication number: 20030153238
    Abstract: A toy play set comprises: a body portion comprising: sound reproduction means; processing means comprising an integrated circuit comprising pre-programmed data adapted to be converted to audible sounds by said sound reproduction means; a source of electrical power to power said integrated circuit and said sound reproduction means; a base comprising first location means and sensor means; said sensor means adapted for electromagnetic communication with said integrated circuit; a play item comprising: second location means; status means adapted to be sensed by the sensor means; said first location means adapted to cooperate with said second location means to locate the play item adjacent the base; such that when the play item is located adjacent the base and its status means is sensed by the sensor means, said sensor means generates a signal which is particular to said play item, said signal is transmitted to said integrated circuit, said integrated circuit generates a data segment from said pre-programmed data,
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Albert Wai Tai Chan
  • Publication number: 20030153239
    Abstract: An integral pump assembly may be used to power a toy vehicle. The pump pressurizes fluid stored within the pressure vessel. The pressurized fluid within the pressure vessel drives the engine that powers the toy vehicle until the stored pressurized fluid has been depleted. The pump may then repressurize the pressure vessel to again drive the pneumatic engine. The pump is substantially disposed within the body of the toy vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Spin Master Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles D. Kownacki
  • Publication number: 20030153240
    Abstract: A mobile having an electronic display is disclosed. The display is preferably a thin, flexible display such as an organic light emitting diode display. The display is coupled to a computing device. The mobile optionally includes sound output, image output, or video output. A camera or sensing device optionally service as the input for a baby monitoring system. In one preferred embodiment, the mobile is interactive, and can respond to various sensed aspects, such as sound, light, or gestures via gesture recognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Aaron M. DeJule