Patents Issued in June 24, 2004
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Publication number: 20040117938Abstract: The invention relates to an articulated wiper arm of a wiper apparatus for windows of motor vehicles with a device for a detachable connection to a pivoted wiper blade on one free end, in particular for connection to a non-articulated wiper blade, which includes at least one articulated bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Christian Wilms, Eric Windmolders
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Publication number: 20040117939Abstract: An interface assembly for interconnecting respective housings and output and input drive shafts of a power plant and a vacuum blower by hard mounting, the interface assembly including: an adapter plate secured to a housing of the power plant in rigid and rotationally fixed contact therewith at an output drive shaft thereof; a rigid metal casting interfaced to the adapter plate on the power plant in rigid and rotationally fixed contact therewith, the rigid metal casting further interfaced to a housing of the vacuum blower in rigid and rotationally fixed contact therewith at an input drive shaft thereof, and a rigid coupler assembly interfaced in rigid and rotationally fixed contact to each of the output and input drive shafts for transferring power from the power plant output drive shaft to the vacuum blower input drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Wayne Eric Boone, Michael Connor Palmer
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Publication number: 20040117940Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum cleaner capable of collecting at one place external air absorbed in the interior of the main machine through the absorption motor, exhausting the collected external air using strong blasting force. Usually, in case that dusts exist on the corner section or the gap section upon cleaning of the bottom part with use of the vacuum cleaner, a user could not bring the absorption nozzle close to the dusts accumulated section and sucking force does not reach that dust accumulated section, whereby the dust gets difficult to wipe out. Therefore, the vacuum cleaner has the closed space part in the internal rear part of the main machine in which the absorption motor is installed, and has, in the closed space part, the exhausting hole to which the blasting nozzle is joined in a free attaching and detaching manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Dong Hwan Kim
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Publication number: 20040117941Abstract: Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a waste recycle vacuum cleaner for generating power which comprises a flow guide seat, a flow guide tube, at least one blade set and at least one driving device. By above components, exhausted waste gas from the vacuum cleaner is recycled through the flow guide seat to be as a wind power. The wind passes through the outlet to pass through the flow guide tube. The blade set serves to convert the wind power to the dynamic power for driving at least one driving device. Thereby, waste gas from the vacuum cleaner is recycled as a dynamic power to drive a driving device and to dissipate the heat of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: ZWEITA INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Kao Hsu
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Publication number: 20040117942Abstract: A bare floor switch assembly for a power head or an upright vacuum cleaner includes a mounting bracket, an idler and idler arm pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket, a biaser for biasing the idler and idler arm to an agitator drive interrupting position and a switch body for engaging and locking the idler arm into an agitator driving position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Jeffrey T Roney
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Publication number: 20040117943Abstract: The invention relates to a roller (1), in particular, a castor. The rotation of the running wheel of said castor and optionally the pivoting motion of the running wheel (12) may be fixed, by means of an operating shaft (20), which moves a control cam (19) through the roller (1), with an electric motor (37) acting thereupon for operation thereof. According to the invention, the functional roller operation can be embodied with a more advantage operation, a simpler construction, yet of secure operation, whereby the electric motor (37) acts on the operating shaft (20) by means of an electric motor shaft (39) using a toothed gear (38).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Wolfgang Block, Manfred Milbredt
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Publication number: 20040117944Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for guiding movement of an object along a track. The apparatus includes an attachment member defining an opening. A bushing is positioned in the opening and the bushing is laterally moveable within the opening. A plunger is attached to the bushing and the plunger is configured to move towards and away from the bushing. A guide mechanism is pivotably attached to the plunger and the guide mechanism is moveable along the track. According to other aspects of the invention, a slider is used in combination with a roller as the guide mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Wrenn P. Holman, Chad L. Braunschweig, Robert W. Dost, Paul J. Wright, James G. Hutton, Jan Hutton
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Publication number: 20040117945Abstract: A side wheel assembly of curtain track as a flexible assembly, includes a frame, a fastening member, a sealing member and related elements, which are all formed from plastic materials. The invention has a compact structure, and the elements thereof are assembled and located using simple fastening procedures, thereby accomplishing quick assembly purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Yih-Ren Huang
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Publication number: 20040117946Abstract: A latch (10) for removing a cover from a base includes an operable member (20) fixed to the cover, and a stationary member (50) fixed to the base. The operable member includes a frame (30), and a handle (40) pivotably mounted therein. The handle includes a tongue (45) extending therefrom, and a pair of cams (44). The stationary member includes a pedestal (60), and a plate (70) fixed on the pedestal. The plate has a projection (72) formed thereon. The cover is removed from the base by rotating the handle. This causes the tongue to press the resilient plate and thus release the projection, and the cams of the handle to abut against the pedestal to urge the operable member to slide relative to the stationary member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Kuo-Chih Lin, Chen Lu Fan, Li Ping Chen
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Publication number: 20040117947Abstract: A container handle engaging device is provided which has a first and a second panel formed of a core layer of resilient material, the first and second panel being folded along abutting inner edges to an operating position where the panels are mutually parallel, and wherein a handle may be captured in the fold. Third and fourth panels may be provided, in order to increase comfort and to promote the use of a proper gripping position for the hand. A method of distributing advertising materials at point-of-purchase locations, using the device, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Peter A. Greenlee
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Publication number: 20040117948Abstract: A hinge includes a tubular base part being attached to a main body or an open/closed body, a rotation body being attached to the main body or the open/closed body, which is not attached to the base part, and supported on side wall end parts of the base part opposed to each other for rotation, the rotation body having a cam part, a wedge body being reciprocatably housed in the base part and having a slope for coming in sliding contact with the cam part when the rotation body rotates, an elastic member being housed in the base part for urging the wedge body toward the side of the rotation body, a sliding contact face being formed on the side of the wedge body from a rotation axis of the rotation body on an inner wall of the base part and bent to a concave corresponding to a parallel move path of a line almost parallel with the rotation axis, and a sliding contact part being formed in the rotation body for coming in sliding contact with the sliding contact face when the rotation body rotates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Toshimitsu Ohara, Yasushi Utsugi, So Ishikawa
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Publication number: 20040117949Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of catalyst particles with a particle diameter in the range 20-2000 microns involving the steps of agitating at least two dry catalyst ingredients, spraying a liquid binding agent on the catalyst ingredients while continuing the agitation, and isolating formed catalyst particles with the desired particle diameter and comprising the catalyst ingredients. In contrast to the conventional way of preparing such particles, spray-drying, the present process allows the formation of small particles from slurries with a high solids content. Hence, smaller amounts of liquid have to be evaporated, which makes the process energy efficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Monique Van Der Zon, Erik Jeroen Laheij, Paul O'Connor
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Publication number: 20040117950Abstract: A strapping connection for a pair of longitudinally extending and transversely overlapping strap ends has a pair of longitudinally extending and interengaging hook formations formed as transversely pushed-out regions of the strap ends and permitting limited movement of the strap ends in one longitudinal direction. In addition the ends are formed in the pair of hook formations with transversely interengaging lock formations fitting transversely snugly together and prohibiting relative longitudinal movement of the strap ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: TITAN Umreifungstechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Peter Krause, Bernd Lewke, Michael Muller
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Publication number: 20040117951Abstract: A clip for securing trim to a body. A first portion of the clip has a first side configured to be mated against a surface of the body and a second, opposing side configured to mate with the trim. The second side has a device for securely coupling to the trim. A second portion of the clip is configured to be attached to the body. The second portion is disposed within a channel in the first portion. The first portion is slidable relative to the second portion along a first axis. The first portion may be moved relative to the second portion to permit adjustment of a position on the body of trim coupled to the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Narumichi Nishimura, Michael S. Sutton, Michael T. Binfet
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Publication number: 20040117952Abstract: A concealed type slide fastener comprises two fastener tapes having their opposed edges folded thereon; two rows of fastener elements mounted on the folded edges; a top end stop mounted a fastener element row; and a slider movable along the element rows. The slider 1 has a slider body and a guidepost mounted on the body to define therewith a guide channel through which the element rows run. The guidepost has a sliding surface formed on each side and an overhanging element-guiding portion extending from the upper end of the sliding surface. The concealed type slide fastener further includes means for preventing contact between the element-guiding portion and a corner of the top end stop which faces the element-guiding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Youhei Kaetsu
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Publication number: 20040117953Abstract: The zip fastener device for joining two strips (2 and 3) comprising two rows of teeth (4 and 5) able to engage with each other mutually under the action of a slider (6) and applied respectively to one of the edges (7 and 8) of each of the said two strips (2 and 3), the material of at least one of the two strips (2 and 3) being of the leather or simulation leather type, characterised in that the said strip is formed by a piece (9) folded in two, in that the area forming a fold (10) is filled longitudinally with a rod (11) of chosen thickness and in that the teeth (4 and 5) are applied at least partially around the said fold area (10) thus filled.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: HERMES SELLIERInventor: Patrick Jeandel
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Publication number: 20040117954Abstract: The surfaces of a metal pull tab which is hingedly secured to a metal bracket on a zipper slider and/or the surface of the bracket which engages the pull tab is covered by a non-metallic relatively soft coating which prevents wear caused by metal-to-metal contact between the pull tab and the bracket and reduces noise caused by free-swinging contact between the pull tab and the zipper or slider to which it is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Shin-Fu Lin
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Publication number: 20040117955Abstract: A releasable fastener system comprises a loop portion and a hook portion. The loop portion includes a support and a loop material disposed on one side thereof. The hook portion generally includes a support and a plurality of closely spaced upstanding hook elements extending from one side thereof, wherein the plurality of hook elements comprises or incorporates a shape memory polymer. When the hook portion and loop portion are pressed together they interlock to form a releasable engagement. The resulting joint created by the engagement is relatively resistant to shear and pull forces and weak in peel strength forces. Introducing a thermal activation signal to the plurality of hook elements causes a change in shape orientation and/or flexural modulus that effectively reduces the shear and/or pull off forces in the releasable engagement. In this manner, disengagement of the releasable fastener system provides separation of the hook portion from the loop portion under controlled conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: William Barvosa-Carter, Alan L. Browne, Nancy L. Johnson, Leslie A. Momoda, Thomas B. Stanford
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Publication number: 20040117956Abstract: The application describes a closeable bag, pouch or container (1) with an opening (2) which can be closed by means of a lock unit (4) which cooperates with a disposable locking member (6) to close the bag, pouch or container. The opening (2) has first and second opposing sides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Arthur Michel Benjamins
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Publication number: 20040117957Abstract: A fabric-retaining structure includes: a body; and a fabric-gripping jaw arrangement coupled to the body. The jaw arrangement includes: a crenated jaw having crenated teeth and a serrated jaw having serrated teeth. The crenated jaw is arranged in opposition to the serrated jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: William M. Kintzing, Christof M. Kintzing
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Publication number: 20040117958Abstract: A textile composition having improved structural integrity, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. The textile composition includes a needle-felt material of a high temperature fiber combined with a woven basalt scrim material. The textile composition is preferably formed by needle-felting the high temperature fiber into a layer of woven basalt scrim.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Abraham Turkson
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Publication number: 20040117959Abstract: A method of making a capacitor element used for a solid electrolyte capacitor is provided. The method includes steps of forming a dielectric layer, a solid electrolyte layer of manganese dioxide, a graphite layer and a metal layer in this order on an anode chip of valve metal. The method further includes a step of forming an intermediate layer between the electrolyte layer and the graphite layer. The intermediate layer is made by application of manganese nitrate solution containing 0.5-2.0 wt % of graphite powder or by application of a graphite material containing manganese dioxide powder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: ROHM CO., LTD.Inventor: Takahiro Nakamura
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Publication number: 20040117960Abstract: Method of manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator. The method includes a pre-cure step in which the adhesive is heated to a temperature below the melting point of the adhesive. A stack is formed having a piezoelectric layer and at least one supporting layer with the pre-cured adhesive therebetween. The stack is then cured to form a bonded laminate. The temperature at which the pre-cure occurs allows for the pre-stress in the piezoelectric layer to be modified without changing the material of the supporting layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Kurtis C. Kelley, Jerry P. Maushard, L. Glenn Waterfield
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Publication number: 20040117961Abstract: A spun metal form used to manufacture a dual alloy turbine wheel. The spun metal form prevents braze alloy contamination of the hub/casting interface by relocating the braze joint away from the interface. The spun metal form allows for the re-working of components after failed vacuum brazing and increases the time to failure of dual alloy turbine wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Derek A. Rice, Venkatesh S. Krishnan, David R. Waldman, Gary G. Capek, Devinder N. Katariya
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Publication number: 20040117962Abstract: A fastener delivery and installation system is provided that comprises an end effector mounted on an automated machine and operable to drill a hole through a workpiece and insert a fastener through the hole, and a fastener feed unit operable with the automated machine to deliver the fasteners through the end effector and into the workpiece. Further, a hand-held tool is operable against a second surface of the workpiece and is aligned with the end effector. Once the hand-held tool is positioned properly, a magnetic field is generated and the workpiece is clamped to enable the end effector to drill a hole through the workpiece and insert a fastener therethrough. Additionally, a detector is located on the hand-held tool for generating guidance information to inform an operator where to move the hand-held tool so as to align the hand-held tool with the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Daniel D. Bloch, Branko Sarh, Bruce Harman
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Publication number: 20040117963Abstract: A tool for actuating a workpiece includes a fixed member for contacting a contact surface of a workpiece and a movable member, which is supported by the fixed member for generally linear movement relative to the fixed member. The movable member is for contacting a second contact surface of the workpiece. The tool further includes a trigger mechanism for urging the movable member into engagement with the second contact surface. The trigger mechanism has stored energy therein and is adapted to apply a load to the movable member whereby the movable member moves over a first range of movement for moving the second contact surface relative the first contact surface in response to the load for actuating the workpiece. In addition, the trigger mechanism releases at least a portion of the stored energy when the movable member no longer detects a reaction force from the second contact surface to thereby move the movable member over a second range of movement in response to the release of the stored energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Robert H. Schneider
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Publication number: 20040117964Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing a cable core from a cable sheath, which cable core comprises an envelope (8), wherein, at an end of the cable (1), a flowable medium (22) is introduced under pressure into the cable tube (9) so as to reduce friction, and a tensile force (F) is exerted on the cable core at an end (5) of the cable (1). To provide a method by which existing cables can be freed from their core in as quick and inexpensive a manner as possible, it is provided for the flowable medium to be introduced precisely targeted into the annular space between the inner side of the cable sheath and the envelope (8) of the cable core.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Alois Pichler
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Publication number: 20040117965Abstract: A method of manufacture of a body assembly of a refuse vehicle includes forming a first, second and third components of the assembly. A first and second locating constructions are formed in the first component. The second component is formed so as to have a first mating structure which is adapted to mate with the first locating construction in the first component so as to uniquely locate the second component with respect to the first component. The third component is formed so as to have a second mating structure which is adapted to mate with the second locating construction in the first component so as to uniquely locate the third component with respect to the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Richard David Mills
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Publication number: 20040117966Abstract: A receptacle includes a base and a cylindrical or annular sidewall attached to the base and extending above the base to an open upper end. The sidewall and base define an interior of the receptacle to receive items. The sidewall includes one or more rigid plates spaced along the circumference of the sidewall, and one or more cutouts removed from at least one of the plates to define an ornamental feature in the sidewall. Each cutout is formed by cutting and defined by a cut edge extending along the periphery of the cutout. The cutouts can be torch-cut under automatic control.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Howard M. Dill
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Publication number: 20040117967Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention concerns a process for forming an elongated strip for use in making two tone muntin bars. An elongated strip of muntin bar material is provided that has been treated on at least a portion of one side to define an exposed surface of a completed muntin bar fabricated from the muntin bar material. An elongated strip of covering material is also provided for controlled application onto a specified portion of a surface of the muntin bar material. The elongated strip of covering material includes an adhesive for adhering the covering material to the muntin bar material. The muntin bar material and the covering material are brought into contact with each other thereby causing the covering material to overlie and adhere to the muntin bar material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicants: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc., Glass Equipment Development, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Bryan McGlinchy
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Publication number: 20040117968Abstract: Very low moisture o-rings are prepared by placing standard o-rings under vacuum in an inert atmosphere for a period of time sufficient to achieve a desired outgassing rate. Heat is not applied. While the o-rings are under vacuum, moisture is removed from the o-rings via diffusion transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Darwin G. Enicks
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Publication number: 20040117969Abstract: A tool (T) facilitates the installation of a hub/bearing assembly (B) on a CV joint (F) during the assembly of an automotive vehicle. The hub/bearing assembly has a housing (4), a hub (6) provided with a spindle (20) that projects into the housing, and a bearing (8) between the spindle and housing to enable the hub to rotate in the housing. The spindle contains an internal spline (34) which mates with an external spline (72) located on a half-shaft (68) of the CV joint, when the hub/bearing assembly is fitted to the CV joint, but the universal movement of the CV joint makes fitting difficult in the absence of the tool. The tool has a sleeve (90) which fits into the spline of the hub spindle and over a reduced end (74) that projects beyond the spline on the half-shaft. It aligns the two splines so that the hub is simply pushed off the sleeve and over the spline of the half-shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Michael C. Avery, John D Dougherty
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Publication number: 20040117970Abstract: A part (18c) according to the invention has a plurality of abutment portions (71a, 71b and 71c) which come into abutment with an upper-side part in a guide (76) and support the upper-side part, and a plurality of receiving portions (72a, 72b and 72c) with which a plurality of abutment portions provided on a lower-side part in the guide are brought into abutment. The center of gravity of the part is disposed inside a region surrounded by the plurality of abutment portions. Accordingly, it is possible to convey parts to an assembly line without causing damage to the regions of the parts that are required to have dimensional precision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroki Ogino, Takeshi Arimitsu, Yoshiyuki Batori, Masanari Morioka, Ken Kikuchi
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Publication number: 20040117971Abstract: A part according to the invention is designed so that a plurality of parts each identical to the part are arranged in the same attitude in parallel with a part moving direction on a guide (40), and includes projections (10f5, 10f6) for pushing abutment surface (10f7) provided on a preceding part placed on the guide, while maintaining the attitude of the preceding part, and an abutment surface (10f7) to be pushed by projections (10f5, 10f6) provided on a succeeding part placed on the guide. The projections and the abutment surface are provided in an area of the part, which area is selected to avoid an area required to have dimensional precision. Accordingly, it is possible to supply the part to an assembly process without causing damage to the area required to have dimensional precision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Minoru Sato, Yoshiyuki Batori, Takeshi Arimitsu, Masanari Morioka
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Publication number: 20040117972Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device (10) for closing wedge simulation to set gap dimensions between a movable flap (5; 5a, 5b) of a vehicle and the surrounding body (1) of the vehicle. The flap (5; 5a, 5b) is initially fitted and held in a roughly adjusted installation position in alignment with the body (1). The flap (5; 5a, 5b) is then finely adjusted such that predeterminable gap dimensions can be met with optimum precision. Finally, the flap (5; 5a, 5b) is movably fixed in the finely adjusted installation position on the body (1). To simplify the closing wedge simulation without losing accuracy for fine adjustment of the flap (5; 5a, 5b), the invention proposes to suction the flap (5; 5a, 5b) against a mechanical stop (15) for fine adjustment using a pneumatic suctioning device (16), wherein the mechanical stop (15) is fixed relative to the surrounding body (1) and is freely pivotable about a substantially vertical axis of rotation (13).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: INOS Automationssoftware GmbHInventors: Charalambos Tassakos, Jan-Thomas Metge
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Publication number: 20040117973Abstract: A light-weight side gusset for a bag is manufactured from a formed composite frame having a peripheral raised region and a depressed central region. An opening is formed through the depressed central region to form a relatively narrow border portion around the inner periphery of the raised region. A central panel corresponding in configuration to the outline of the depressed region is attached to the border portion of the depressed region to cover the opening therethrough. The composite frame is made up of a moldable substrate, e.g. ethyl vinyl acetate foam, an outer layer wear-resistant material, e.g., high-denier nylon or poly/nylon combination, and, preferably, an inner adherent layer, e.g., the loop half of a hook-and-loop fabric. A complete bag is assembled by securing two such gussets to the body of the bag. A drop-in liner is attached to the inner surfaces of the gussets to line the interior of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20040117974Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of making a sensor comprises: forming a slurry comprising a metal oxide, a binder, an acetate, and a reducing material, applying the slurry to at least a portion of a sensing element comprising two electrodes with an electrolyte disposed therebetween, and calcining the slurry to form a protective coating. In one embodiment, a gas sensor, comprises: a sensing element comprising a sensing electrode and a reference electrode having an electrolyte disposed therebetween, and a protective coating disposed over the sensing electrode, wherein the protective coating comprises aluminum oxide, an alpha alumina and about 2 wt % to about 15 wt % solid solution, based upon the total weight of the protective coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Eric P. Clyde, Richard E. Fouts, Richard F. Beckmeyer, William J. LaBarge
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Publication number: 20040117975Abstract: A rotary electric machine has a stator core and a winding. The winding has a plurality or sub-winding sets which are mounted on the stator in the order. Each of the sub-winding sets has a plurality of phase windings. Each of the phase windings is made of a continuous wire. The sub-winding sets are formed into a cylindrical shape having a plurality of straight portions and turn portions before the sub-winding sets are mounted on the stator core. The turn portions are regularly arranged to avoid collisions between the turn portions. It is possible to avoid collisions since the winding is mounted on.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Denso CorporationInventor: Shigenobu Nakamura
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Publication number: 20040117976Abstract: The method of making a thin-film magnetic head in accordance with the present invention forms a cover layer on an insulating layer about a magnetoresistive film so as to eliminate a protrusion riding on the magnetoresistive film. Then, the protrusion can be eliminated by etching. The part of insulating layer clad with the cover layer is not etched. This can prevent short-circuit from occurring because of thinning the insulating layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: TDK CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuki Sato, Takeo Kagami
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Publication number: 20040117977Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a ceramic substrate for a semiconductor-producing/examining device, in which it is possible to promptly raise its temperature, a heating face thereof has a small temperature variation, and no semiconductor wafer and the like is damaged or distorted by thermal impact. The present invention is a ceramic substrate for a semiconductor-producing/examining device having a resistance heating element formed on a surface thereof or inside thereof, wherein a projected portion for fitting a semiconductor wafer is formed along the periphery thereof and a large number of convex bodies, which make contact with the semiconductor wafer, are formed inside the projected portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2004Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Yasuji Hiramatsu, Yasutaka Ito
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Publication number: 20040117978Abstract: A method for placing an edge piece on a battery plate includes bending a thin strip of bendable plastic material into an open top, U-shaped channel. The channel is then cut into an edge piece having a length which is substantially equal to the edge of the battery plate which is to be covered. The edge piece is supported with this open top oriented towards a battery plate that is transported toward it in a manner such that the battery plate edge will be inserted into it. Once the edge of the battery plate has been inserted into the edge piece the edge piece is released so that the battery plate can be carried out of the apparatus. An apparatus for accomplishing this includes a feed mechanism which transports the strip of bendable plastic material. A bending mechanism forms this strip into the open top, U-shaped channel. The channel is then fully inserted into an assembly station where a first sensor stops the feed mechanism and a cutter cuts the channel into the proper-sized edge piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: David A. Johnson, Peter E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20040117979Abstract: A disc centering device includes a base plate, a chuck which is installed on the base plate, a hub unit which is detachably engaged to the chuck and receives discs and spacers to be stacked, disc pushers which are slidably provided outside the hub unit and include corresponding pressure members which center the discs by pushing circumferences of the discs, a driving unit which slides the disc pushers, and biasing units which are slidably provided outside the hub unit and push circumferences of the spacers. Accordingly, by performing a spacer biasing along with a disc centering, the accuracy of a centering is increased, thereby providing the discs having data recorded thereon with a uniform quality. Additionally, vibration of a rotation body can be minimized due to the simple configuration of the disc centering device. Furthermore, the productivity and manufacturability of HDDs are improved in view of the simplified maintenance and repair of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ki-Keon Yeom, Sang-Jin Choi, Young-Kun Kwon, Hyun-Jin Lee, Dong-Ok Kwak
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Publication number: 20040117980Abstract: A disc centering device includes a base plate, a chuck which is installed on the base plate, a hub unit which is detachably engaged to the chuck and in which a plurality of discs are stacked, disc pushers which are slidably provided outside the hub unit, and include corresponding plate springs which center the discs by pushing circumferences of the discs, supporting units which support the corresponding plate springs with respect to the disc pushers so as to reinforce a restoring force of the plate springs after a disc centering of the discs, and a driving unit which slides the disc pushers simultaneously. Accordingly, even though the disc centering is continuously performed, a centering value can be maintained within a desired range (deviation), and deformation of discs can be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Tae-Hoe Ha
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Publication number: 20040117981Abstract: A ferrule assembly for terminating at least one fiber of a ribbon cable in a ferrule, where the ferrule assembly is disposable in a housing of an optical connector, is provided. The ferrule assembly includes the ferrule having a mating face, at least one groove for receiving the fiber and at least one through-hole. The ferrule assembly also includes an alignment member holder having at least one alignment member and providing a first channel for the ribbon cable, the alignment member being insertable in the through-hole of the ferrule and having a first length such that an end of the alignment member extends beyond the mating face of the ferrule when the ferrule assembly is assembled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Richard F. Roth, Joseph J. George, Sepehr Kiani
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Publication number: 20040117982Abstract: A method removes heat from a densely packed electronic assemblage. Densely packed electronic assemblage has a substrate medium for supporting at least one heat generating component and means for reducing the temperature of the at least one heat generating component. A heat sink cooperates with the heat removing element for reducing heat of the heat generating component by absorbing heat from the heat generating component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventor: Tina P. Barcley
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Publication number: 20040117983Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the operation of a component placement unit, a component placement unit for carrying out said method and a feed device for said component placement unit, permitting an optimised flexible operation of component placement units, whereby the main transport direction (HT) of the transport runs (130, 140) is reversed and component supports (110, 120, 120-R) are transported in the opposite direction (GT).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Erwin Beck, Ralf Bloemer
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Publication number: 20040117984Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fabricating a multi-layered PCB, in which the optical waveguide component is inserted into the PCB in such a way that a prepreg adhesive does not block an optical signal entrance of the optical waveguide. The method comprises pre-routing a portion of an adhesive meeting the optical waveguide to remove said portion, processing an adhesive weeping prevention layer so as to prevent the adhesive from blocking the optical signal entrance of the optical waveguide, arranging the optical waveguide, the adhesive, and the adhesive weeping prevention layer on a copper clad laminate, and combining the optical waveguide, a prepreg, and the adhesive weeping prevention layer with each other into a single structure. The adhesive weeping prevention layer is selected from the group consisting of a prepreg, a single-sided copper clad laminate, a thermally curable resin, a heat spreader, and an unclad.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Young-Woo Kim, Young-Sang Cho, Dek-Gin Yang, Kyn-Hyok Yim
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Publication number: 20040117985Abstract: An electronic circuit arrangement comprises a substrate having an electrical conductor thereon, wherein the electrical conductor includes two contacts spaced apart substantially a predetermined distance; an electronic jumper having two contacts spaced apart substantially the predetermined distance and respectively connected to the two contacts of the substrate; and an electronic device on the electronic circuit jumper and having two contacts respectively connected to the two contacts of the electronic circuit jumper.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Kevin Kwong-Tai Chung, William Lewis Sked
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Publication number: 20040117986Abstract: The invention relates to the method for the manufacture of a ball valve (1) between two tubes (3, 4). In the valve, the valve ball (2) and the ends (7, 8) of the tubes sealed against it are surrounded by the sleeve-like cover (10), which is penetrated by the spindle (13) provided with a handle, the spindle rotating the valve ball for opening and closing the valve. According to the invention, the cover (10) is connected to the mantle surfaces of the tubes (3, 4) by beam welding, such as laser or electron beam welding. For this purpose, the flank of the tube (3, 4) is provided with a front face achieved by a narrowing beveling, and the cover (10) contains a parallel end face brought against it so that the fastening can be performed by directing the welding beam (31) between the faces in their direction. The spindle (13) operating the valve ball (2) is surrounded by the support sleeve (14), which can be attached to the aperture formed to the cover (10) in a similar way using the beam welding technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Hannu Eklof
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Publication number: 20040117987Abstract: A bottle opener for the cabinet of a refrigerator or other similar storing device, comprising a plate (P) having a fixation portion (10) which is seated and affixed against the cabinet (1), and an opening portion (20) projecting outwardly from the contour of the cabinet (1) and incorporating, inferiorly, a finger (22), which is arranged to engage and retain a small extension of a peripheral edge of a metallic cap (T) crimped to a bottle (G), when the latter has its bottom angularly displaced in the direction of the projection of the opening portion (20) and outwardly from the contour of the cabinet (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Marco Antonio Regnier Pedroso, Fabiano Assmann, Sthefan Verjas de Almeida