Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of printed circuit boards having improved interlayer adhesion. More particularly, the present invention pertains to adhesiveless printed circuit boards having excellent thermal performance and useful for producing high-density circuits. A metal foil is laminated to an etched surface of a polyimide substrate having a polyimide film thereon. Etching the substrate surface allows for strong adhesion of a pure polyimide film to the substrate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the manipulation of a fuel injector in association with an internal combustion engine. In one form a fuel injector tool is pivotally coupled to a cylinder head and rotated to apply a removal or installation force to a fuel injector. The tool is adapted to be installed within the tight confines of a cylinder head.

Abstract: An apparatus for crimping a stent by segmental radial compression, comprising a stationary base member; a rotatable drive hub which is moveable in relation to the stationary base member; and a crimping head aligned with respect to the stationary base member and to the rotatable drive hub. The crimping head includes at least ten segments. The segments each have a proximal end and an angled distal end with at least one angled side face terminating in an edge of a predetermined length, each segment having a centerline between the proximal and distal ends, each segment having a proximal point and a distal point, the distal point being disposed on the centerline and the proximal point being disposed off the centerline, and the proximal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the stationary base member and the distal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the rotatable hub member.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for separating a cull from a molded part including a chip mounted on a tape circuit board are provided. The apparatus includes a cull support block for supporting a cull and a cull holder for clamping the cull. The cull holder is disposed above the cull support block. The apparatus further includes a frame support block for mounting a molded part and a frame holder for pressing the molded part against the frame support block to fix the molded part thereon. The frame support block is hinged on a first axis near the cull support block. The frame holder is hinged on a second axis near the cull support block. The apparatus also includes a pressing means configured to move downward against a distal end of the frame holder to cause the frame support block and the frame holder to rotate about the first and second axes, respectively, to separate the cull from the molded part.

Abstract: A sliding door for vehicles including a space frame formed from an extruded aluminum tube to which inner and outer aluminum door panels are attached. Hardware for operation of the door is mounted on the exposed inside surface of the door. The overall weight of the door is about 20 pounds and the door is about 35 mm thick.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dome (34) consisting of a round-shaped vessel (30) provided with an opening (28) at the top and by a cap (33) welded on said basin to close said opening (28). The basin is obtained by hot forming under pressure of a truncated blank (5) made of non tempered aluminum alloy.

Abstract: An apparatus for finding and immobilizing a vehicle chassis frame in its free state to form a net datum position in the design-intent position. The chassis frame is positioned between a plurality of opposed pads. The opposed pads are advanced from a retracted position to an advanced position to find the chassis frame. The opposed pads engage the chassis frame such that there is minimal displacement or deformation thereof. Once the opposed pads find their respective reference contact surfaces on the chassis frame, a locking mechanism is provided for locking the pair of opposed pads in place in the advanced position so as to immobilize the chassis frame therebetween. Subsequently, a forming and piercing mechanism may be used to fabricate locating features net to the frame fixture and in design-intent position on the chassis frame.

Abstract: A method of machining a plurality of workpieces in an unmanned manner, including the steps of holding, with a jig, a first one of the workpieces, attaching the jig holding the first workpiece, to a workpiece holding device of at least one machining device, so that the first workpiece is machined by the machining device, detaching, after the machining of the first workpiece, the jig holding the first workpiece, from the workpiece holding device, removing the first workpiece from the jig, and holding, with the jig, a second one of the workpieces, and repeating the attaching step, the detaching step, and removing step.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for fitting a rotor enclosure over at least one assembly of field windings mounted on a rotor core, said method comprising the steps: applying a force to elastically reduce a circumference of the at least one assembly of field windings mounted on the rotor core, where the reduction in circumference is greater than a circumference reduction due to just eliminating clearances between adjacent end-turns of windings; generating a clearance between the field windings and the rotor enclosure due to the application of the force; axially sliding the rotor enclosure over the at least one assembly of field windings while the circumference is reduced, and releasing the force to allow the circumference of the at least one assembly of field windings to expand and cause the enclosure to tightly fit on the at least one assembly of field windings.

Abstract: A magnetic head manufacturing method. In one embodiment, a wafer including magnetic head devices formed on the surface thereof are cut out into individual sliders. Photoresist is applied on the air bearing surfaces of the sliders and is then baked. The surface tension causes the photoresist at the peripheral regions of the air bearing surface to taper and become rounded or thinned. The air bearing surface is then uniformly dry-etched such that the peripheral regions of the air bearing surface are rounded in a tapered shape.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing a sheet stack for electromagnetic assemblies, consisting of ferromagnetic material, includes forming the sheet stack from raw magnetic steel sheets in a shaping tool without the use of spacers, if necessary with the help of positioning aids, and simultaneously introducing a hardenable mixture into the shaping tool in order to totally surround the sheet stack and to form an anti-corrosion layer and hardening or hardening out this casting compound according to the pressure-gelating method to connect the sheets together and to form the finished sheet stack in one single working step.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for assembling a device including a base and a main board assembly in a hard disk drive including an actuator having a magnetic head; a base having a spindle motor mounted thereon, the spindle motor rotating at high speed a disk on which the magnetic head is suspended to conduct data writing and reading; and a main board assembly assembled to a lower surface of the base. The device comprises a guide section for establishing a vertical assembling position of the base and the main board assembly and for allowing the main board assembly to be capable of a sliding movement to a predetermined location on the base; a stopper section for stopping the sliding movement of the main board assembly on the base; and a locker for locking the main board assembly stopped by the stopper section to the base in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A continuous riveter is provided, which can make a rivet distance in a blind rivet holder small since an available continuous riveter having a linear guide plate elongated from a rivet supply section could not reduce the rivet distance while avoiding the interference with a vertically movable cylinder. A guide plate (43) elongated from an accommodation case (40) of a rivet supply section C is provided with a bent section (43b) inclined at a predetermined angle &agr; with respect to a linear feed section (43a). An axis of a cylinder (31) is disposed on a shank R1 of a blind rivet held by an upper tab T4 of a blind rivet holder T immediately after the rivet holder T has passed through the linear feed section (43a) and bent.

Abstract: A wire capable of operating at high temperatures and a method of making the same is disclosed. The high temperature wire comprises fiberglass, which surrounds the conductor. The fiberglass insulates the conductor and enables it to operative at relatively high temperatures. The fiberglass is heat-treated without any additional, or in lieu of, other chemical treatment and is sufficiently frangible to be easily removable from the conductor. The frangible fiberglass may be easily stripped away from the conductor without leaving strands which need to be individually removed.

Abstract: The present invention is provided to prevent a rise of temperature of a heating element and temperature of a board by inserting a graphite sheet 1 having high thermal conductivity to a circuit print board without electrically connecting with a conductive hole 6. In order to accomplish the above object, a manufacturing method of a circuit print board according the present invention has a thermal diffusive sheet forming step for forming the thermal diffusive sheet 7 by bonding resin 2 to a graphite sheet 1. Next, the method has a through hole making step for making the through hole on the thermal diffusive sheet and an insulator bonding step for forming a core 10 by thermally pressing the insulator to the thermal diffusive sheet having the through hole 3. Through these steps, the graphite sheet 1 can be inserted into the circuit print board without electrically connecting with the conductive hole 6.

Abstract: A process for picking up and moving a microelectronic package during card assembly operations. A clipping lid having a top surface and at least two sides attaches to a substrate via friction where the sides act as leaf springs gripping the substrate. The top surface of the lid provides a clean, smooth, flat surface to which a vacuum probe may be attached. In the preferred embodiment, the lid and sides are formed from an integral piece of stainless steel. Also provided are flares at the bottom of each side to aid in guiding the lid onto the substrate. Protrusions are provided in the sides to prevent the lid from slipping too far onto the substrate and contacting the components mounted to the substrate. Also provided is at least one hole in the top surface to allow the lid to be pried free from the substrate after completion of the steps where vacuum probe movement is required.

Abstract: A method of supplying circuit components to a component mounting device from a feeder. The component mounting device removes the components from the feeder and transfers them to and mounts them on a circuit substrate. The method includes providing a plurality of feeders which each include a main portion, a feeding mechanism, a component supply portion and a component holding portion. The component holding portions hold the circuit components. The main portions of the feeders are mounted on a movable table such that the component holding portions of the feeders are arranged along a line. The main portions support the feeding mechanisms, which feed the circuit components one by one from the component holding portions to component supply portions. The movable table is moved along the line.

Abstract: A method of providing environmental protection to an electronic component includes placing an electromagnetic shield having at least one cavity in contact with a circuit board having electrical components thereon so as to substantially enclose at least a first compartment between the circuit board and the shield, the shield includes at least one entry hole connecting to the first compartment. A conformal coating is applied by introducing the conformal coating into the first compartment through the entry hole while holding the shield in contact with the circuit board so that the coating is applied to the exposed portions of the circuit board within the compartment, but not applied to portions of the circuit board contacted by the shield. An electrically conductive gasket may be positioned between and in contact with both the circuit board and the shield before the applying of the conformal coating.

Abstract: A multilayer wiring board having a core substrate and wiring line patterns formed on both faces of the core substrate, the core substrate having conducting members piercing through the core substrate, and members of the wiring line patterns on both faces of the core substrate being connected with each other through the conducting member piercing through the core substrate, wherein the core substrate comprises via columns and conductive structural members, which are formed by plating, and an insulating structural member, which electrically insulates the individual via columns and conductive structural members from each other, the via column piercing through the core substrate and serving as the conducting member for connecting the members of the wiring line patterns on both faces of the core substrate with each other. A method of producing such a multilayer wiring board is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming an electrically isolated via in a multilayer ceramic package and an electrical connection formed within the via are disclosed. The method includes punching a first via in a first layer, filling the first via with a cross-linkable paste, curing the paste to form an electrical insulator precursor and forming the via in the insulator precursor. The electrical connection formed includes an insulator made from a cross-linked paste supported by a substrate of a multilayer ceramic package and a conductive connection supported by the insulator.

Abstract: A process of brazing cracks and gaps in a single crystal article which takes places isothermally under the following conditions: the temperature of the isothermal solidification is between TLiqidus, Braze+5*(wt-%BBraze) and (Tsolidus, base material−70*(wt-%BBraze)), while (wt-%B*wt-%Cr) is between 15 and 40 and (Tsolv.&ggr;′, base material−TLiqidus, Braze) is above 140° C. This results in an homogeneous &ggr;/&ggr;′-microstructure of the isothermal solidified, brazed joint with mechanical properties similar to those of the base material.

Abstract: A process for the assembling of a gear component having a gear housing which has a substantially cylindrical interior space for the reception of individual gear elements; at least two bar-form guide elements which, as viewed in an axial direction, extend over and are adjacent to at least a part of the axial extent of the cylindrical interior space and on which there are mounted a gear element. The bar-form guide elements are adjacent to the cylindrical interior space and outside of the zone having the greatest dimensions of the cylindrical interior space in the height direction. The individual gear elements are threaded successively from one housing end onto the guide elements and are slid into their installation position in the gear housing.

Abstract: The board cutter includes a T-square and a knife. The T-square has a head with a board edge contact surface and a board face contact surface. A long leg of the T-square is attached to the head. A board face contact surface on the bottom of the long leg slides along a board face during use. A slider is slideable along a slot in the long leg and is clamped in any position along the slot. The knife is pivotally connected to the slider for pivotal movement about an axis that is parallel to the slot in the long leg. Penetration of the cutter into a board is controlled manually as the T-square is slid along surfaces of the board.

Abstract: A surveying instrument which incorporates a magnetic incremental rotary encoder includes a rotary magnetic drum provided on an outer peripheral surface thereof with a multi-pole magnetized layer having a plurality of equally-divided magnetized divisions, a pair of magnetic sensors located on opposite sides of said rotary magnetic drum so that each of said pair of magnetic sensors faces said multi-pole magnetized layer, and at least one magnet, positioned in the vicinity of at least one of said pair of magnetic sensors, for reducing an error in detection of said magnetic incremental rotary encoder.

Abstract: A squaring tool formed of a flat piece of rigid material having a primary “L” configuration, including a first horizontal blade and a first vertical tongue, said first horizontal blade and said first vertical tongue lying in a common plane and intersecting at a perfect 90° right angle. A secondary “L” shaped form is included having a second horizontal blade and a second vertical tongue, with the second horizontal blade and the second vertical tongue also lying in a common plane and also intersecting at a perfect 90° right angle. The second horizontal blade extends from an inside edge of the first vertical tongue such that all blades and tongues lie in a common plane and the second horizontal blade is parallel to and spaced below the first horizontal blade, and the second vertical tongue is parallel to and spaced from the first vertical tongue.

Abstract: There is described a metrological instrument for measuring a characteristic of a surface of a workpicce, the instrument comprising a measurement unit and a user-interface unit separate from the measurement unit. The measurement unit has a sensor which follows a measurement path across a surface and means for deriving a signal indicative of a characteristic of the surface as the sensor follows the surface. The user-interface unit has means for providing a user with an indication of a surface characteristic measured by the sensor. The measurement unit and the user-interface unit have communication means for enabling remote communication of information relating to a measurement between the measurement and user-interface units. Preferably, the measurement unit and the user-interface unit can be connected together when not in use in a manner such that the sensor of the measurement unit is protected.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for measuring linearity in a reproduction appliance includes an operating carriage bearing a scanning or recording device. The operating carriage is able to be moved in discrete steps in a given direction along a straight line. The operating carriage is successively moved along partial segments of the line. Each of the partial segments is longer than a travel corresponding to one of the steps and is shorter than the entire length of the line. The partial segments each have an exactly defined length defined by an additional carriage moveable along the given direction. The number of steps needed for each partial segment are counted and deviations between values for a travel of the operating carriage resulting from the partial segment and values for the travel of the operating carriage resulting from counting the steps are calculated.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for collecting ablated material generated by exposure of an imaging layer to a source of radiation, said apparatus comprising a vacuum supply means, and a vacuum head connected to, and in close proximity with, a centrifugal separator, said vacuum head being for direct attachment to a movable mounting means having guide means. The centrifugal separator preferably comprises a reverse flow gas cyclone or a uniflow gas cyclone. The apparatus preferably also includes a filtration system capable of removing any remaining contaminants Typically, the vacuum supply means comprises a vacuum pump, the movable mounting means comprises a carriage to which the vacuum head may be attached and the guide means comprises a guide rail. A method of preparing an imaged member is also disclosed, preferably from an imaging member which comprises a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising a substrate and a metal imaging layer.

Abstract: A construction for a shoe, particularly an athletic shoe such as a running shoe, includes a sole that conforms to the natural shape of the foot, particularly the sides, and that has a constant thickness in frontal plane cross sections. The thickness of the shoe sole side contour equals and therefore varies exactly as the thickness of the load-bearing sole portion varies due to heel lift, for example. Thus, the outer contour of the edge portion of the sole has at least a portion which lies along a theoretically ideal stability plane for providing natural stability and efficient motion of the shoe and foot particularly in an inverted and everted mode.

Abstract: A printed article including text and/or depictive elements includes an insert that is supported by an elastic thread that is substantially invisible to human vision. This provides the appearance that the insert is suspended or floating when pages of the printed article are opened.

Abstract: A device for reading x-rays including mechanism for transporting a plurality of x-rays to and from a x-ray reading station; the transporting mechanism including a web and mechanism for securing a plurality of x-ray films to the web; the plurality of x-ray films may be spaced one from another along the web; the device including mechanism for controlling the movement of the web to sequentially transport the x-ray films to the reading station; mechanism for sensing the web and overlying x-ray film to identify the location of each x-ray film; sensing mechanism being disposed upstream of the x-ray reading station; mechanism for activating light sources behind the x-ray film and avoiding activating light sources behind the web portions not having overlying x-ray film; light activating mechanism disposed at the x-ray reading station whereby light is passed through said x-ray film and light is not passed through the web not having overlying x-ray film.

Abstract: A trigger lock is shown which rotates from a fire position in which the trigger can operate and to a no-fire position in which the trigger cannot operate. The lock is located primarily within the frame. A thumb lever or a key can be used to engage the trigger lock to rotate the trigger lock from the fire to the no-fire position and vice versa.

Abstract: A handgun rest suitable for field use includes a shooting platform on which the shooter rests the butt of the handgun grip and one or both hands. A first extension member is rotatably coupled to the front of the platform. A second extension member is rotatably connected to the far end of the first extension member. The second extension member nests within the first extension member in the closed position, and, in turn, both extensions rotate onto the platform in the closed position. To open the rest, the shooter rotates the first and second extension members together to a stop and then may then rotate the second extension member relative to the first extension member to a second stop. Along the way, the shooter can secure the angular position of either extension member by tightening a nut to draw together arms of the extension, thereby engaging serrations with a washer through which a pin passes. The weight of the handgun is supported fore and aft, including the shooter's hand or hands.

Abstract: A reinforced scope ring can be used singly or in pairs and can be affixed to a Weaver or Picatinny rail. The reinforced scope ring includes a base, a removable jaw attached to the base by first and second transverse threaded fasteners and first and second knurled nuts, first and second semi-cylindrical split rings and a substantially semi-cylindrical top ring member which is removably attached to the base. The base includes first and second apertures aligned perpendicular to the scope axis and spaced apart by approximately 0.80 inches to engage alternate transverse notches in the Picatinny rail. The first and second transverse threaded fasteners have an elongate body with a substantially rectangular cross section to provide transverse lug surfaces tending to fill the transverse notches in the Picatinny rail and engage notch surfaces in the left and right rail members.

Abstract: A fly fishing assembly includes a rod with an elongated sleeve mounted thereon and a cowl on one end of the sleeve for partially surrounding the rod in the vicinity of the reel to inhibit sliding of the hand of a user from the handle. By providing a flange on the bottom trailing end of the cowl, contact between the little finger of the hand holding the rod and the reel is prevented. Thus, the little finger can be positioned in front of the flange so that the caster can safely use it to lead the proper timing of casing.

Abstract: A landscape-edging device is disclosed which may be used to segregate dissimilar landscaping schemes by positioning the device into the soil. The landscape edging is made of flexible strips, designed for continuous end-to-end attachment. The edging is attached to the soil by stakes. The edging system is designed so that stakes are removably attached to the edging portion of the device. By this attachment, the stakes can be conveniently and cost effectively manufactured and shipped together with the edging portion. Stiffening ribs on the stakes increase the strength of the stakes so that they may be made from the same material and thickness as the edging portion.

Abstract: A method of deflowering hardwood trees (dicots) comprises the steps of evaluating the physiological maturity of male and female flowers of a dicot, and injecting a solution containing synthetic indolebutyric acid (IBA) into vascular tissue of the tree when male and female flowers approach physiological maturity at or prior to fertilization. In accordance with a preferred method, the injected solution is about 4% synthetic IBA in water, and five milliliters of the solution is injected into the vascular tissue through each of a plurality of injection holes bored at spaced intervals about the circumference of the trunk of the dicot. The method causes delayed shedding of staminate flowers and early abortion or suppression of pistillate flowers, thereby preventing the development of fruit heads and the production of seed known to be a nuisance.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion and skirt portion. The sleeve may have an upper protective sleeve portion which can surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the protective function of the sleeve has been completed thereby allowing the skirt portion to extend angularly from the base portion. The sleeve has a plurality of folds comprising expansion for allowing portions of the base portion to expand, and portions of the skirt portion to extend angularly, when a pot is disposed within the sleeve.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: Sectional door panels include formed metal or plastic skin parts with opposed upper and lower edges configured to form pinch resistant connections between adjacent panels. The skin part edges include spaced-apart slots for receiving locating flanges formed on opposed end stiles and one or more intermediate stiles to provide for the stiles to be positively located with respect to the panel skin part during assembly thereof. Snap together hinge parts are provided with bosses cooperating with slots formed in the stiles for positively locating the hinge parts with respect to the stiles and the skin part. Mechanical fasteners connect the hinge parts and the stiles to the skin parts. The hinge parts include cooperating pin and pin receiving bore portions with the bore portions being formed in part by elastically deflectable fingers whereby the hinge parts may be snapped together during assembly of the door by stacking one panel on top of another.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a portable garage with a ballast-containing base. The garage is assembled at a site without physical attachment thereto and disassembled for erection at another site. Each elongated base segment extending along the sidewall of the garage has a cavity therein for receiving ballast which stabilizes the structure. The bases have extensions which interlock and overlie connector portions. Apertures through the connectors have a metal sleeve housing support columns and, upon the sidewall being assembled, these columns are vertically disposed. Between support members a prefabricated roof is attached. The ballast-container is a lightweight, molded plastic construct of high-impact, UV resistant material. The base is equipped with suitable inlet and outlet ports for the addition and removal of ballast.

Abstract: There is disclosed a security anchoring device attachable to a sign or the like and anchorable to the ground to prevent or discourage theft and vandalism. According to one aspect of the invention, the security anchoring device includes a coupling member mountable to a member of the sign and also mountable along the shaft of a ground anchor. The ground anchor preferably has a tool engagement portion at its distal end that allows the ground anchor to be coupled to a power tool to drive the anchor into the ground.

Abstract: An environmental protection and detection system includes a vapor and gas impervious barrier extending beneath at least part of the area of an enclosure to prevent fluids leaked or spilled within the enclosure for flowing downwardly into the underlying soil and ground water and to prevent vapors and gases emanating from sources beneath the enclosure from percolating upwardly into the enclosure. Lengths of perforated pipe are positioned above the barrier and are connected to points outside the enclosure for use in detecting and removing contaminants leaked or spilled within the enclosure. Lengths of perforated pipe are positioned beneath the barrier and are vented to the atmosphere for preventing accumulations of fluids emanating from sources beneath the enclosure.

Abstract: A window for installation in a roof includes a window frame with frame pieces and mounting brackets. Each bracket includes an angular bracket member with first and second legs connected integrally with each other, and a substantially plate-shaped base member having an opening for receiving fasteners and is connected with the outer side wall of the frame piece. The angular bracket member is connected with the base member such that, in a transportation position of the window, the second leg of the angular bracket member protrudes inwards in relation to the base member, and, in an installation position, the second leg protrudes outwards. Locking mechanism locks the first leg relative to the base member in the installation position, and adjusting mechanism adjusts the position of the angular bracket member in at least a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the frame piece of the window frame.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a structure which is particularly advantageous for the manufacture of prefabricated buildings. The structure uses a uniquely formulated exterior wall panel that is bonded to a frame of support members. A connecting member may be used to accommodate support members having a wide variety of cross-sectional shapes. The structure may have a unique cementitious composition that allows it to be fire and insect resistant and generally impervious to moisture.

Abstract: A masonry reinforcing tie is formed of a pair of spaced apart, parallel elongate elements joined by a series of lateral crossmembers welded or otherwise affixed across the elongate members. The elongate elements and crossmembers are preferably formed of heavy metal wire or rod. The elongate members each include a series of spaced apart joint spacing elements formed integrally therewith, with the spacing elements having a height equal to the standard mortar joint thickness between vertically adjacent courses of block or brick. The spacing elements may be any suitable shape, e.g., V, U, square, etc. as desired, and may be laterally aligned with one another, staggered, and/or evenly or unevenly spaced along the elongate elements as desired. The spacers may be formed during manufacture of the tie by passing the tie through a roller die, stamping the spacers along the elongate elements, etc.

Abstract: A rebar hanger is arranged for suspending rebars within a concrete form prior to pouring concrete. It is comprised of a downwardly directed form hook for hooking on top of a concrete form. A first rebar hook extends away from the lower end of an inner section of the form hook. The first rebar hook has a first downward dip for supporting a first rebar, and an upwardly directed and recurved distal end. A brace extends from the recurved distal end of the first rebar hook downwardly and outwardly toward an inner side of the concrete form. An inner end of the brace is positioned against the inner side of the form substantially below a position of the first hook. A second rebar hook extends downwardly and inwardly from the inner end of the brace. The second rebar hook has a second downward dip for supporting a second rebar.

Abstract: A method of forming a wall unit having a veneer face is disclosed. Initially, a pair of side wall panels and a pair of end panels are mounted substantially upright. Stones or other suitable material are set sequentially in a horizontally disposed course using at least one of the panels. Additional courses of stones or other material may then be stacked upon the initial layer until the desired height is attained. The interior volume of the apparatus is left substantially empty, and is then filled with a binding material. The binding material binds the courses' components together and integrates the individual courses into a single cohesive unit. The wall and end panels are removed and the unit is removed for subsequent installation.

Abstract: A manufacture or cell (20) formed by a closed case (21) of fabric material (23) in which a multiple number of meltable plastic pellets (24) are disposed and with which an electrical line (25), here in the form of lines (25-1, 25-2), combine in an interwoven assembly. Heat is applied to the pellets (24) via the electrical line (25) to melt them into a mass of substance that solidifies into a solid wall or thickness while concurrently adhering to the fabric material (23) so that the resulting structure is in a cast condition, transformed from its flexible state prior to application of the heat to pellets (24) into a wall-like member. The cell (20) is useful in application of constructing a habitable temporary living housing or shelter for victims arising out of a catastrophe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine, especially a machine for packing or producing (cigarettes), which has an interface (38, 30, 40) for exchanging data between the machine (35, 36, 37) and a connected network (34, 52, 53). The invention also relates to a machine for packing or producing (cigarettes) which has a visual monitoring device for observing areas of the complex machine which are difficult to access or see, said monitoring device being located in the relevant area of the packing machine. This monitoring device records images of the area of the machine which is difficult to access using a line (24) and reproduces said images on a display screen for example, using a camera. The invention also relates to a network (34, 52, 53) of machines of this type, comprising a computer (42) for monitoring the functions of the connected machines (35, 36, 37) and/or a computer (57) for carrying out maintenance and/or defect repair measures on the connected machines (35, 36, 37).