Abstract: A ceramic cup may be fitted in the neck of a reflector region to provide good reflection or blockage of the light incident on the reflector neck. Light is then prevented light from incorrectly exiting through the lamp neck or from heating the neck region. The ceramic cup can be cheaper than coatings or other shields. The ceramic cup shield can be more durable and electrically more compatible with the lead structure extending through the neck region. The cup shield can also help align and properly position the light source.

Abstract: A light beam location adjustment device. The device includes a bulb and a bulb holder and a pivot mount. A reflector is directly attached to the pivot mount. A first pivot mechanism is provided to pivot the pivot mount about a first axis. The first pivot mechanism includes a hinge at the first axis with the pivot mechanism moved by a first adjustment pin. A second pivot mechanism is provided to pivot the pivot mount about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second pivot mechanism includes a pivot connected to the pivot mount which will rotate the pivot mount in response to movement of the pivot.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an electric driven lighting electrically controlling a light head by a timing belt connected with a driving motor, and more specifically, to an electric driven lighting comprising: a driving motor generating a rotary power by using an electric force; a transmitter transmitting the rotary power to a separated position; a housing having a predetermined coupler as supporting the driving motor; an operating switch operating the driving motor; a main control board controlling the driving motor according to the operating switch; a light head gear physically coupled with the housing through a predetermined connector, and receiving the rotary power of the driving motor through the transmitter; and a light head coupled with the light head gear, and having a lamp socket and a reflector.

Abstract: A post-type rope light has different structural designs of bottom bases and lamp posts to form a movable or a fixed post-type rope light. The present invention is assembled variably according to a user's need for conveniently moving and fixing thereby enhancing the practical value, increasing the esthetic thereof and beautifying the residential environment so as to achieve an effect of being practical and beautiful.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single screw extruder comprising a barrier screw and a barrel in which the barrier screw is held in a manner that permits to rotate and comprising at least one feed zone longitudinal section and at least one melting zone longitudinal section (23). The extruder (10) is characterized in that the barrel (11), on the inner wall (50) thereof in the area of the melting zone longitudinal section (23), has at least one groove (52) which runs in a longitudinal direction. The invention also relates to a method for extruding plastic material using a single screw extruder (10) comprising a barrier screw (40) which is held inside a cylinder (11) in a manner that permits it to rotate, whereby the extruder (10) comprises a feed zone (21, 22) and a melting zone (23), and the barrier screw (40) has at least one solid matter channel (49) and a melting channel (48).

Abstract: An extruder for polymer melts, with an extrusion space arranged in an extruder barrel and through which at least one extruder screw shank extends so that it can be rotated by a motor. The screw shank has at least one section in the form of a cylinder casing, the extrusion space having at least one barrel section which surrounds the cylinder casing in an essentially equidistant manner to form an encircling gap as a restricted flow zone (blister), in particular to set the pressure of the melt. The clearance of the encircling gap at the restricted flow zone can be changed in a specifically selective manner by externally adjustable force, with elastic deformation of the inside surface of the extrusion space and/or of the surface of the screw shank, by a hydraulic pressure chamber provided in the region of the restricted flow zone in the wall of the barrel section and/or in the least one screw shank.

Abstract: The invention provides exemplary devices, systems and methods for mixing of fluids, such as biological fluids. One exemplary device comprises is particularly adapted for holding at least one cartridge having a chamber containing a biological fluid, with the chamber having a generally planar face. The device comprises a rotatable body having a rotational axis. The rotatable body includes at least one mounting element which is adapted to mount the rotatable body such that the face of the chamber is generally perpendicular to the rotational axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of homogenization of a pressured liqueform emulsion, such as milk. The liquid is caused to pass at least two concentrically placed homogenization gaps (12, 13) which are form in the space between two narrow surface (10, 11)on a fixed valve seat (2) and two narrow surfaces (14, 15) on a movable valve cone (1). When the liquid passes out the homogenization gaps (12, 13) a first homogenization takes place. The homogenization is rendered more efficient in that the liquid, when it passes out from one of the homogenization gaps (12) at high speed and in a restricted space meets the liquid out from one or more of the other homogenization gaps (13).

Abstract: A cartridge assembly used with a conventional caulking gun for mixing and dispensing components of a material. The cartridge assembly includes a component carrying body that has a plurality of separate component reservoirs and a component flow directing housing at a forward end of the reservoirs. A mixing unit extends between the component flow directing housing and a discharge nozzle secured to the front end of the carrying body. The mixing unit mixes the components and delivers them to the discharge nozzle. The mixing unit includes a plurality of mixing cylinders that each have a longitudinal axis that extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the component carrying body. The mixing cylinders and guiding channels that extend between them form at least a portion of a component mixing path. The mixing cylinders can each include one or more mixing elements.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction. An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixer. The emulsion is combined with an extraction liquid in a blending static mixer. The outflow of the blending static mixer is combined with additional extraction liquid. The additional extraction liquid and the outflow of the blending static mixer can be combined in a vessel, or through the use of a static mixer manifold that includes a plurality of static mixers.

Abstract: A mobile X-ray apparatus has a carriage provided with at least one pair of independently driven driving wheels and a motor. The carriage includes a driving handle, which comprises sidebars, attached to a rotation axis solidly fixed to the carriage, and a crossbar, which is connected to the sidebars in an articulated manner to allow the turning movement of the sidebars about the said axis independently of each other. The apparatus also controls the operation of the motor by movements of the handle. The sidebars are provided with a toothed rim that moves along with the movement of the respective sidebar. The movements are measured by a potentiometer, which converts the movement into an electric signal by which the motor of the driving wheels is controlled.

Abstract: An X-ray system (10) includes an X-ray tube (16) that has a temperature sensor (22) coupled thereto. The temperature sensor (22) may be included in a heat exchanger (18). The temperature sensor (22) generates a temperature signal that is provided to a controller (12). The controller (12) generates a fan speed control signal that is used to control the speed of the fan (20) in response to the temperature signal.

Abstract: The fixed shaft type spindle motor of the invention has a fixed shaft vertically installed on a base and a rotor hub supported to freely rotate by the fixed shaft through a bearing. The bearing is composed of a compound ball bearing, and a larger diameter portion of a stepped top-form connection member having the larger diameter portion and a smaller diameter portion is fixedly engaged with the upper end of the outer ring of the compound ball bearing. And, the smaller diameter portion of the connection member is fastened to the rotor hub. The rotary shaft type spindle motor has a rotary shaft vertically installed on the rotor hub, in which the rotary shaft is supported to freely rotate on the base through the bearing. The bearing is composed of a compound ball bearing, and the larger diameter portion of the stepped top-form connection member having the larger diameter portion and the smaller diameter portion is fixedly engaged with the lower end of the outer ring of the compound ball bearing.

Abstract: A bearing is provided including a first part provided with a first coil (4) and a second part rotatable with respect to the first part about a bearing axis and being provided with a second coil which is electromagnetically coupled to the first coil. The first and second coil are magnetically enclosed by a first covering and a second covering, respectively. The first covering is fixed to the first part and the second covering is fixed to the second part. An air gap is formed between facing ends of the first and second coverings, with at least one of the facing ends of the first and second coverings being provided with at least one recession, such that the air gap varies when the first part and second part rotate with respect to each other. This may be used to provide an indication of speed (bearing rotation) without further sensors.

Abstract: A bearing-suspension standard assembly for a motor vehicle wheel comprises a standard (10) with an essentially cylindrical seat (11), and a bearing unit (12) with a non-rotating outer race (13) fixedly mounted in the seat (11). A cementing material (16) is applied at one of the axial ends of the seat (11) so as to lock the bearing unit (12) in the seat (11).

Abstract: A rolling bearing mounting structure for mounting a rolling bearing to an insertion bore has an anti-slip piece arranged on an axial end of the insertion bore, and preventing the rolling bearing from slipping out of the insertion bore toward one side of the insertion bore in a direction of the axial center; a first concave section halfway along the insertion bore in the aforementioned direction, in a circumferential direction; a second concave section opposed to the first concave section in a diameter direction on an outer peripheral surface of the outer ring member of the rolling bearing, in the circumferential direction; and an anti-slip member engaged with engagement surfaces on the first and second concave sections, respectively, and preventing the rolling bearing from slipping out of the insertion bore toward the other side of the support member in the direction of the axial center.

Abstract: An optical transceiver module for a communication device. The communication device is provided with a printed circuit board, a socket, and a cage with an engaging member. The optical transceiver module comprises a chassis, an optical subassembly, a housing, and a separating portion. The chassis, having a protrusion, is disposed inside the cage in a removable manner. When the optical transceiver module is located inside the communication device, the chassis is located inside the cage and the protrusion engages the engaging member. The optical subassembly is disposed on the chassis. When the optical transceiver module is located inside the communication device, the optical subassembly connects with the socket. The housing is attached to the chassis so that the optical subassembly is located between the chassis and the housing.

Abstract: A connector plug for an optical fiber polarization maintaining connector has a front housing portion from which extends a cantilevered latching arm having a cross-sectional shape of a truncated wedge, and a rear housing portion. A barrel assembly having a flange thereon and a ferrule extending therefrom is housed within said first and second portions and is incrementally rotatable with respect to the first portion of the housing and hence to the latching arm. In a first embodiment the flange is seated in the front portion and prevented from turning with respect thereto. In a second embodiment the rear housing portion is an extender cap having resilient clamping arms which grip the flange. The extender cap is incrementally rotatable with respect to the first portion of the housing and, hence, the ferrule is incrementally rotatable with respect to the latching arm.

Abstract: An optical connector comprising a housing and a channel in this housing to receive an optical cable therein is preferably mounted in an optical contact having several parts, including a front part constituted by a connection ferrule and a sleeve used to prevent the rotation of the optical fiber inside the channel. The retention of the optical contact inside the channel is provided by a catch which has, for example, a bayonet mounted around the optical fiber that co-operates with a recess of an inner wall of the channel. A spring is positioned around the optical fiber to hold the bayonet in a return of the recess.

Abstract: A method and apparatus precisely determines the orientation of the axis of a guide pin hole defined by a multifiber ferrule, and therefrom, precisely determines an end face angle of the ferrule without reference to external features of the ferrule. A measurement pin is positioned in the guide pin hole with a first end disposed proximate the end face of the ferrule. A reference plane defined by the first end of the measurement pin is measured. The orientation of the axis of the guide pin hole is determined based upon the predetermined angle between the axis of the guide pin hole and the reference plane. A plane defined by at least a portion of the end face of the ferrule is then measured. The end face angle is precisely determined based upon the angular difference between the reference plane and the plane defined by the end face of the ferrule.

Abstract: An optical connector 21 has sleeves 25 and 25 placed between an optical fiber 40 and reception and transmission modules 26 and 27, wherein the N.A. of each sleeve 25 is larger than the N.A. of the optical fiber 40. A holder 36 forming a part of the sleeve 25 is made of a synthetic resin and can be colored. Further, the sleeve 25 is formed by cutting an optical fiber source line 52, etc.

Abstract: The packaging architecture for a multiple array transceiver using a flexible cable of the present invention provides a 90-degree transition between an optical signal input at a communications chassis bulkhead and an interior board within the communications chassis. The packaging architecture system comprises a forward vertical carrier having an optical converter, a paddle card, a flexible cable operably connected between the forward vertical carrier and the paddle card, and a rearward horizontal I/O block operably connected to the paddle card, the rearward horizontal I/O block oriented about 90 degrees from the forward vertical carrier. The multiple array transceiver makes the 90-degree transition within a narrow gap established by industry and manufacturer standards. The multiple array transceiver further provides cooling through a heat sink.

Abstract: In an opto-electronic module including an opto-electronic unit and a receptacle, the receptacle has an outer indentation. When the module is assembled, the receptacle is held in a fixture with a projecting lip that fits into the indentation. After optical alignment, the receptacle is fastened to the opto-electronic unit by welding. The projecting lip prevents the receptacle from moving during the welding process, thereby assuring that optical alignment is maintained.

Abstract: A low-cost approach provides a low loss and mechanically robust fusion splice between a standard silica fiber and a low-temperature multi-component glass fiber. An asymmetric heating configuration creates a temperature gradient between the silica and multi-component glass fibers that enhances diffusion, hence bond strength. The multi-component glass fiber may also be drawn with an outer cladding of a different multi-component glass. The outer cladding is selected so that it is thermally compatible with the multi-component glass used for the core and inner cladding and compatible with forming even stronger thermal diffusion bonds with the silica fiber.

Abstract: An optical fiber splicing method capable of fully reducing the splice loss at room temperature is provided. In the optical fiber splicing method in accordance with the present invention, respective end faces of optical fibers are fused together in a splicing step (S101). In a condition setting step (S102), a set value &agr;0 is set. Thereafter, a heating step (S103), a measuring step (S104), and a termination determining step (S105) are carried out repeatedly. In the heating step, a region including the fusion-spliced point is heated under a predetermined heating condition. In the measuring step, splice loss is measured. In the termination determining step, the splice loss &agr;n measured in the measuring step and the set value &agr;0 set in the condition setting step are compared with each other in terms of magnitude.

Abstract: A crane for lifting, moving, and positioning a camera or other object. The Omni-Boom crane configuration allows much more unrestricted movement than a conventional single boom design, using one vertical axis for azimuth pivoting movement, and one horizontal axis for elevation movement. The Omni-Boom has two additional upright axes perpendicular to the main boom, one for a distal camera boom, and one for a proximal counterweight boom, allowing more horizontal freedom while maintaining the balance of the crane. Throughout this increased range of motion, the support of the camera remains level. The support can also maintain a constant camera aim azimuth rotational relationship with the base of the crane. The camera's aim azimuth relative to the fixed base remains constant during boom movement. With this constant aim azimuth, combined with greater freedom of horizontal motion, this crane offers unique possibilities for camera movement and control.

Abstract: A camera apparatus which includes a casing; a pan unit having an external video incident section; a pan shaft; a pan shaft support; pan driving means for rotating the pan unit about the pan shaft; a tilt unit having an internal video incident section and tilt face; a tilt shaft; tilt driving means for rotating the tilt unit about the tilt shaft; and a camera disposed inside the tilt unit. This configuration allows to visibly recognize the movement of the camera, and increases the design flexibility by covering an internal mechanism. Moreover, the apparatus may be downsized by reducing the unused space inside. Furthermore, a simple mechanism increases the productivity of the camera apparatus.

Abstract: A first pin to be used for rotatably supporting a shutter blade is disposed near a second pin to be used for rotatably supporting a stop-changing plate. A rotational direction of the shutter blade from a closed position to an open position is set so as to be identical with a rotational direction of the stop changing plate directing from a smaller-stop position to a larger-stop position. Rotational spaces of the shutter blade and the stop changing plate are arranged at one side of a photographic optical axis so that a protrusion of a front cover for containing them is prevented from enlarging.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator for driving the shutter of a camera includes a rotor (10) magnetized with the N and S poles, and first magnetic pole parts (21, 31) and second magnetic pole parts (22, 32) that are disposed to face the outer circumferential surface of the rotor (10) and generate mutually different magnetic poles when an electric current is applied to the coil (40), in which an output pin (11) of the rotor (10) is magnetized with one of the N and the S poles and forms a projection that projects outward in the radial direction, and, in the vicinity of the first magnetic pole part (31), an auxiliary magnetic pole piece (33) is provided that is disposed near the output pin (11) serving as a projection when the rotor (10) is located at an initial position and that generates the same magnetic pole as the first magnetic pole part (31) in a current-running state. Therefore, a maintaining force can be raised especially in a current-stopped state, and a driving force can be raised.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is a system for digital dye color film processing. In one embodiment, a developer station applies a processing solution to film to initiate development of metallic silver grains and at least one dye image within the film. A scanning system illuminates the coated film with light having at least one frequency within the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The light interacts with the silver and at least one dye image within the film. The scanning station measures the light from the film and produces sensor data that is communicated to a data processing system. The data processing system processes the sensor data to produce a digital image. The digital image can then be output to an output device, such as a printer, monitor, memory device, and the like.

Abstract: A photographic processing apparatus includes a photographic paper processing bath train. A drier, positioned downstream from the train, heats air and dries the photographic paper. Feeding racks feed the paper in a predetermined travel path which begins on an upstream side of the train, extends therethrough, and ends at the drier. A memory is accessed to estimate expected travel time t1 for passing of the paper through the travel path. The memory is accessed to estimate expected warmup time t2 for warming up the air in the drier to a target temperature T2. A controller compares the time t1 and the time t2, initially starts heating in the drier if the time t2 is longer than the time t1, and starts actuation of the feeding racks when a time difference (t2-t1) elapses after start of the heating to synchronize drier warmup to temperature T2 with paper reaching the drier.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for preparing a liquid treatment solution for treating photosensitive material, said arrangement including a storage container for storing fresh treating solution to be fed to a development compartment of a development apparatus, a supply portion for supplying a dry component or components and/or one or several mixtures of components for preparing the treatment solution and a reception container for receiving a solvent, wherein according to the invention a mixing tank is interposed between said supply portion, said reception container and said storage container.

Abstract: A processor for processing photosensitive material has a rotatable outer drum and an inner sprocket wheel which is independently rotatable from the outer drum. Two sets of sprocket teeth and, are provided on the sprocket wheel to engage with the material to be processed and to positively drive the material into and out of the processor.

Abstract: In a print service method for a printing system, text data contained in a mail received by a mobile phone owned by a user, and attachment file data attached to the received mail are downloaded into the printing system from the mobile phone. Application software corresponding to the attachment file data is selected from application software stored in the printing system, thereby opening the attachment file data by using the selected application software. The text data and the attachment file data opened by the selected application software are printed onto a printing medium.

Abstract: A keyboard for a computer includes a bottom board arranged to contain keys, and a sealing layer adhered to the lower surface of the bottom board; wherein the sealing layer is installed with a dividing structure consisted of at least one or more grooves, slits or apertures. The dividing structure is used for breaking up the totality of the sealing layer, so that when the bottom board and the sealing layer are to be adhered integrally via the baking procedure, the condition of distortion therebetween caused by the different thermal expansion coefficients of the two materials due to temperature change is to be prevented, so as to maintain the smoothness of the keyboard, and expedite the assembly process.

Abstract: A rugged keyboard and cursor positioning device with an inherent restiveness from external fluids to interior keyboard fluid contamination. The key interrupters and cursor positioning device block optical beams for key and cursor positioning detection thus eliminating contacts and contact actuation life. When a key is in the most depressed position the key cap is against the keyboard top surface protecting all internal parts from pressure, or force from harsh use or a vandals blow.

Abstract: There is provided a tape printing apparatus which is capable of positively discharging a cut-off tape strip of a tape material out of the apparatus by forcibly discharging the same, thereby preventing jamming and double cutting of the tape material. A full-cutting device for cutting a printed strip off the tape material is arranged at a location downstream of a printing section in a tape-feeding direction. A half-cutting device carries out half-cutting of the tape material. A tape discharge device forcibly discharges the cut-off tape strip out of the apparatus via a tape exit.

Abstract: A guide strip removal system includes a pair of guide strip removal devices positioned on opposite sides of a printer outlet where a continuous sheet of paper is discharged. The guide strip removal devices each include a pair of plate members secured together in a spaced apart parallel relationship to define a narrow slot therebetween. The plate members each have a corner portion delineated from a planar main body portion by respective narrow slits that extend from front edges of the plate members toward rear edges thereof. The corner portions are angled away from the main body portions to create paths for the side edge guide strips that diverge abruptly away from paths for the marginal side edge portions of the printer paper. The side edge guide strips are thereby removed from the marginal side edge portions of the, paper without the use of any moving parts or cutting blades.

Abstract: Systems and methods for duplex printing of print sheets are described. In one aspect, a duplex module is configured so that print sheets may be controllably and reliably re-introduced into a print module in an orientation that is suitable for marking the second side of the print sheet without requiring a support structure that spans the entire width of the print sheet. In large format printing applications, this feature avoids large and heavy support structures, such as feed rollers, that otherwise would be needed to support the print sheets, as well as their own weight. In this way, a printing apparatus may provide duplex printing functionality with a structure that has a relatively light weight and a relatively small overall footprint.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a keyboard assembly includes a one-piece resiliently flexible membrane having a generally planar base overlaying a deck portion of the keyboard assembly, and one or more raised bubbles formed in the membrane and configured to envelope an entire key array or separate or combined key clusters of the keyboard assembly. In a particularly preferred form, a raised bubble enveloping an alpha-numeric and format/command key cluster includes grooves configured to surround and form-fit only alphabetical, numeric, punctuation and symbol keys of the cluster. Thus, a shield adapted for use on the keyboard assembly selected from numerous keyboard assemblies having different key configurations is attained.

Abstract: A hand support and writing, drawing or painting instrument holder adapted to fit the hand of the user including a main body adapted to fit between the index and middle fingers and a laterally extending thumb support member for supporting the thumb of the user. A concave groove at the upper edge of the laterally extending thumb support accepts the interior of the fore finger and sleeves made from a soft material surrounds the writing, drawing or painting instrument to assure comfort to the user. The writing, drawing or painting instrument fits through a central passage in the main body and is rigidly supported therein to hold the hand spatially away from the writing surface. The movement of the arm provides the writing motion and no pinching pressure of the thumb and fingers are required. A concave groove at the bottom edge of the laterally extending thumb support is provided so that the instrument can be used by either a right or left handed person merely by inverting the instrument.

Abstract: A mechanical pencil has a tubular member having a front end and a rear end. A slide member is disposed at the front end of the tubular member for axial sliding movement therein. The slide member has a lead passageway for receiving a pencil lead. A lead advancement mechanism undergoes axial movement within the tubular member and has a chuck body for undergoing advancing movement to advance the pencil lead through the lead passageway of the slide member and toward the front end of the tubular member and for undergoing retracting movement toward the rear end of the tubular member. The slide member is disposed in frictional engagement with the chuck body for retracting movement therewith.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing adhesive material includes a container body holding the adhesive material and an applicator tip configured to permit improved control and economy in application of the adhesive.

Abstract: A resin applicator comprises a roller mounted on a shank connected to a handgrip, and a hose for feeding the resin to the roller under the action of a prime mover. A normally open air bleed switch is positioned so that it is accessible to a thumb or finger of a hand holding the handgrip and is operable to control operation of the prime mover.

Abstract: A cleaning attachment for converting a cleaning implement to a mop is in the form of a flexible cover having spaced walls for being disposed on opposite sides of the cleaning head of the implement. The walls are connected together at the bottom portion by a central support surface. Wings extend outwardly from each side of the support surface. A container having cleaning solution is mounted to the attachment between one of the walls and its wing. Cleaning solution may be dispensed from the container through slots in the bottom of the container and then through a sponge pad covering the slots so that the cleaning solution could flow onto a wipe detachably mounted to the bottom portion of the attachment. Alternatively, the container could be a compressible container which would be squeezed between the wing and the wall by lowering the implement toward the floor to thereby force cleaning solution from the container.

Abstract: A binder for receiving and retaining loose leaf papers comprising a cover, a binding mechanism coupled to the cover, and a hole punch coupled to the cover. The hole punch is configured to punch a set of holes in a sheet of paper such that the binding mechanism can be received through the set of holes to receive and retain the paper in the binder.

Abstract: Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for connecting a cooling device with a component to be cooled and carried by a connector is disclosed. The attachment mechanism includes a plate, a bore that connects with a portion of the cooling device, a hinge that can be removably hinged on the connector, and a latch assembly that includes tilt relief profiles that allow the latch assembly to pivot on the plate so that a latch profile on the latch assembly can be removably latched on the connector. The latch assembly further includes a spring locator and a spring that are positioned within a slot in the latch assembly and hold the spring pre-loaded in compression. When the latch assembly is tilted on the plate, the latch profile is pivoted outward to facilitate latching onto the connector. After latching onto the connector, the spring is further compressed and exerts a load between the cooling device and the component to be cooled such that contact resistance is reduced and thermal transfer is increased.

Abstract: Versatile multi-function legs can have different end portions to have either a shorter or a longer length but can otherwise be of identical form. In saw-horse structures, the two lengths, together with panels of different heights and connections between legs and panels, allow a variety of configurations. For folding of such structures, sturdy and reliable pivotal connections are provided through engagement of bearing surfaces of knuckle projections on adjacent legs. For A-frame structures, the legs can provide vertical posts that have openings receiving two lower beams and supporting a third beam at a higher elevation. The legs can also provide horizontal sand rails in A-frame structures. Legs of both lengths can be molded using common sets of tools and allowing a change between lengths to be readily made during a press run.

Abstract: A paving block and a paving block assembly include a prism-shaped paving block body having a top surface, a bottom surface disposed opposite the top surface and a first pair of opposing side walls and a second pair of opposing side walls. The first and second pair of opposing side walls are disposed between the top and bottom surfaces with respective ones of the first pair of opposing side walls and the second pair of opposing side walls connected perpendicularly to each other. The top surface has a plurality of longitudinal grooves which are formed therein and extend parallel to each other. Each one of the plurality of grooves has a width substantially equal to each other. The paving block body has at least one projection connected to one of the side walls and positioned between the top and bottom surfaces. The at least one projection projects from the one side wall a distance equal to or substantially equal to the width of the grooves.