Patents Issued in October 14, 2004
-
Publication number: 20040200022Abstract: A bath brush comprising a stem having at least one hole, at least one fastener which is mounted on the corresponding hole, said fastener having a hat with a hollow part and a pair of plastic parts disposed on the hat respectively and a mesh, whereby inserting the mesh into the hollow part of the fastener and mounting the fastener into the hole of the stem in order to allow the mesh and the fastener to securely mounted on the stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Connie Hsu
-
Publication number: 20040200023Abstract: A window cleaning apparatus includes a handle, a paddle and a cleaning element. The paddle is removably attachable to the handle. The paddle has a peripheral edge defined in part by opposed first and second ends. The paddle has an arcuate shape between the first and second ends. The cleaning element is one of a plurality of interchangeable bodies, each having one major surface engagable with one major surface of a paddle and side edges having elastic mounted thereon to draw the ends of the side edges of the body inward to form an opening smaller than the outer diameter of the paddle to releasably attach the cleaning element about the paddle. In one aspect, the cleaning apparatus forms a cleaning system including a plurality of handles, a plurality of paddles and a plurality of cleaning elements releasably interconnectable into a cleaning apparatus formed of one handle, one cleaning element and one paddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Kenneth P. Post, Robert Laskos
-
Publication number: 20040200024Abstract: A carwash brush having a pair of annular hubs, each hub having a planar annular surface. A plurality of elongated fingers each have a first end sandwiched in between the hubs so that the fingers extend radially outwardly from the hubs and so that the second or outer ends of each finger are circumferentially spaced from each other. The first ends of the fingers are continuously bonded to the hubs. Preferably, both the hubs and the fingers are constructed of a closed-cell foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Theodore Yamin
-
Publication number: 20040200025Abstract: A wiper pivot for a wiper apparatus of motor vehicles, which is provided with a pivot holder 3 having a shaft-holding portion 3b to rotatably support a pivot shaft 2, and a body-fixing portion 3d to be fixed to the vehicle body and formed in one body of resin together with the shaft-holding portion 3b through a connecting portion 3c, and the connecting portion 3c is further provided with a thin-walled destructible portion 4 to be destroyed at the time when impulsive force exceeding the predetermined value is applied on the pivot shaft 2.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: JIDOSHA DENKI KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yasuo Ohashi, Toshiyuki Fuke
-
Publication number: 20040200026Abstract: A retention member having an upper plate, an end tab, and a pair of retaining legs is provided. The end tab is integrally connected to a first end of the upper plate. The retaining legs are connected to opposing sides of the upper plate at a second end of the upper plate. A leg protrusion member extends inwardly from each retaining leg. The retention member is installed on an end of a wiper blade and vertebra to secure the wiper blade and vertebra to a wiper frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Subramaniam Shanmugham
-
Publication number: 20040200027Abstract: An imaging-device cleaning apparatus is attached to a camera by engaging with a lens mount of the camera typically used for attaching a camera lens. The imaging-device cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle for removing dust and dirt in the vicinity of an imaging section of the camera, and a motor and a fan for supplying air to the nozzle to remove the dust and dirt from the vicinity of an image sensor of the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Hiroyasu Sugihara
-
Publication number: 20040200028Abstract: Disclosed is a cyclone-type dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner. The apparatus comprises a cyclone body having an air inlet port and an air outlet port, for forming a vortex current of air which is introduced through the air inlet port and contains dust; a dust collecting container removably coupled to the cyclone body so as to collect the dust separated by centrifugal force of the vortex current in the cyclone body; a grill disposed at an upstream portion of the air outlet port in the cyclone body to prevent the air from flowing back through the air outlet port; and a fine dust filtering means disposed at a downstream portion of the grill in the cyclone body to collect fine dust which passes through the grill.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: SAMSUNG GWANGJU ELECTRONICS CO., LTDInventors: Jang-Keun Oh, Hyoung-Jong Jin
-
Publication number: 20040200029Abstract: A filter assembly for a cyclone-type dust collecting apparatus of a vacuum cleaner which filters the dust included in the air current discharged from the outlet port of the cyclone-type dust collecting apparatus is disclosed. The present filter assembly comprises a rotating filter rotatively coupled against said outlet port and provided with an inlet grill formed on the outer circumferential surface and an outlet in communication with an outlet port; an operation bar arranged in the axial direction within said dust collection container and provided with one end coupled to said rotating filter and with another end passing through said dust collection container and exposed to the outside; and a handling knob coupled to said another end of said operation bar enabling said operation bar to be rotated wholly with said rotating filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: SAMSUNG GWANGJU ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyoung-Jong Jin, Jang-Keun Oh
-
Publication number: 20040200030Abstract: A vacuum cleaner for cleaning ponds or swimming pools includes a tank for holding debris and liquid material. Liquid material is filtered prior to being drawn into the tank, to then be pumped out of the tank. Alternately, liquid material is drawn into the tank and is filtered when being pumped out of the tank. A metering device may be provided for restricting flow into the tank, thereby allowing the vacuum cleaner to be operated continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Mark Baer
-
Publication number: 20040200031Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus of driving an agitator of an upright vacuum cleaner. It includes a fixing panel and a rotation guide which are positioned at an outer side of the driving shaft roller and guided to move coaxially with the driving shaft roller so as to conveniently switch a power transmitted to an agitator by a user's foot; a support sphere and a roller support part which are formed in a direction of an axis parallel with the driving shaft roller on an outer circumference of the rotation guide; an idle roller which is inserted into the roller support part; a manipulating means connected with the support sphere, for controlling the rotation guide so that the elastic member is selectively wound around the driving shaft roller or the idle roller; and a stop means for maintaining a position of the rotational driving part stably.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Sang Jun Park
-
Publication number: 20040200032Abstract: A cord management system operable to reduce or eliminate various forces exerted on a vacuum cleaner power cord. The system includes a swiveling strain relief incorporated into the vacuum handle and collars, used to connect sections of a dirty air conduit, having exterior portions that enable the power cord to be retained in a secure manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Oreck Holdings, LLCInventors: Charles Jeff Morgan, Christopher M. Paterson, Steven Philip Irby, Paul A. Moshenrose
-
Publication number: 20040200033Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting a door, door casing, door knob and wall utilizing a door bump angled block, wherein the apparatus and method changes the orientation of a door bump relative to the door and wall. The apparatus and method of the present invention allows a door bump to contact the door or wall squarely, thus allowing the door bump to effectively dissipate the forces generated when the door or wall strikes the door bump. Further, the apparatus and method of the present invention allows the user to adjust the extent to which a door may be opened by varying the position of the door bump, thereby protecting the door, door casing, door knob, wall and abutting objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Jonathan Davis, Rebecca Davis
-
Publication number: 20040200034Abstract: The invention relates to an adaptor for a braking deceleration device for doors or movable furniture parts, which essentially comprises a plunger which can be pushed into a housing against a braking force, with an adaptor body. According to the invention, the adaptor body comprises at least one accommodation recess for accommodating the housing of the braking deceleration device, and the adaptor body comprises suitable means by way of which it can be fixed to an attachment plate and via it to the frame or furniture carcass.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Arturo Salice, S.p.A.Inventor: Luciano Salice
-
Publication number: 20040200035Abstract: A hinge device where height adjustment, depth adjustment and side adjustment are permitted, wherein a hinge flap is adjustably supported by a rotatable pin with a polygonal flange, the hinge for side adjustment having an adjustable screw body fastened into the door frame for abutment with the rear side of the hinge, and where depth adjustment is provided by allowing a tongue on the hinge flap to form rotatable engagement with a double-headed adjusting screw that is insertable into the door frame parallel to the plane of the hinge flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Bror Fries
-
Publication number: 20040200036Abstract: A hinge device for pivotally coupling a display (70) to a base (80) of an electronic device. The hinge device includes a seat (30) securing in the base and a rotor (40) attached to the display. The seat defines a center through hole (35) therein and a railway (36) in an inner wall of the seat. The rotor includes a shaft (42) pivotally received in the center through hole of the seat and a pair of opposite beams (43) connecting to the display. At least one socket (45) is defined in an outer wall of the shaft. A roller (50) is tightly held between the socket of the rotor and the railway of the seat. The roller moves along the railway when the rotor rotates in the seat. The display swivels relative to the base and alters the vertical distance from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Chih Cheng Liao
-
Publication number: 20040200037Abstract: This invention combines the woodworking industry with the mechanical hinge industry to result in a novel hinge system primarily for use in the woodworking industry. The present invention also has applications in other industries where hinge systems are used. A multiple axis continuous hinge system allows a door or lid to which it is attached to open or rotate up to 360 degrees. The invention is a viable alternative for any conventional hinge. It is simple to apply. The invention is an aesthetically pleasing alternative for any conventional hinge and because of its great strength and flexibility it has applications that are offered by no other hinge. This hinge system lends itself to production and also offers the wood industry greater yield because of the value-added to its small parts which may be produced from off-fall and lower grades of lumber which would otherwise be scrap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2002Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Manuel Ynosencio
-
Publication number: 20040200038Abstract: A rotary type hinge device, installed between a terminal body and a folder of the portable wireless terminal. The hinge device has a first rotation axis for opening and closing operations of the terminal body and folder, and a second rotation axis extending perpendicular to the first rotation axis to be rotated relative to the first rotation axis. The hinge device is adapted to rotate the folder about the second rotation axis in a state wherein the folder and terminal body are opened. The hinge device comprises a first hinge housing coupled to the terminal body to rotate about the first rotation axis; a main shaft having its one end fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the first hinge housing and the other end thereof protruding outwardly from one side of the first hinge housing; and a second hinge housing rotatably coupled to the other end of the main shaft protruded outwardly from the first hinge housing and adapted to rotate about the second rotation axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jae-Shik Kim
-
Publication number: 20040200039Abstract: The belt clip for a cellular telephone includes a substantially rigid back plate and an expansible fabric layer (or flexible cover) partially covering the front of the back plate. The expansible layer has a degree of elasticity sufficient to secure the cell phone between the expansible layer and the back plate. A common clip (typically, an inverted U-shaped member) is mounted to the rear side of the back plate which enables the wearer to place the retained cell phone and belt clip onto his or her belt. The expansible layer may include a grip tab mounted on a top edge of the expansible layer to facilitate insertion and removal of the cell phone from the interspace between the expansible layer and the back plate. The method includes removably mounting the substantially rigid plate onto the person's belt and at least partially surrounding the cell phone with elastic material and capturing the cell phone between the material and the rigid plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: A.G. Findings & Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventor: Harold A. Goradesky
-
Publication number: 20040200040Abstract: The present invention is a device, in particular for retaining a pair of spectacles on a garment that is being worn or a support of any kind. The device maintains a structure with a means for retaining the garment or support and a hollow projection at each end of the structure through which the bows of the spectacles are inserted. One of the hollow projections is provided with a closed orifice intended to receive one bow of the pair of spectacles by threading it therein. The other of the hollow projections has a selectively operable lateral opening mechanism that receives and locks in disconnectable immobilizing means in the hollow projection at least one bow of the said pair of spectacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Rodolphe Frassanito
-
Publication number: 20040200041Abstract: A clothes fastening system comprising an attachment member configured for attachment to a wearer's footwear where such attachment member has a first fastener attached thereto. A fastening mechanism is attached to the wearer's clothing where such fastening mechanism has a second fastener attached thereto. The first and second fasteners are detachably attached to each other thus preventing at least a portion of the wearer's clothing from dragging against the ground while the wearer is walking.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Sherlon Arleigh Nelson, Sherwin Arlon Nelson, Neville Adolphus Nelson
-
Publication number: 20040200042Abstract: A buckle used to attach a rucksack to a frame using a strap. The buckle includes a housing, having a bottom, two side walls and an opening in the upper portion thereof. The side walls are parallel for about one half the length of the housing before diverging to form a Y-shaped opening. The side walls have retaining flanges adapted to receive and guide a strap which is locked in the buckle, wherein the diverging side walls form a jamming socket to retain the strap and attach the rucksack to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Frank A. Howell
-
Publication number: 20040200043Abstract: A magnetic fastener including a first detachable fastening member and a second detachable fastening member, said first and said second detachable fastening members respectively include a first and a second magnetic coupling surfaces which are magnetically attracted towards each other along an axial magnetic coupling direction, said magnetic fastener including guarding means adapted to resist relative lateral movements between said first and said second magnetic coupling surfaces when said first and said second fastening members are under magnetic coupling, said first and second fastening members include co-operative catching means adapted to resist disengagement of said first and second fastening members generally along said axial magnetic coupling direction when said first and second fastening members are simultaneously under magnetically coupling and subject to lateral tensions applied transversally to said axial magnetic coupling direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Sheung Chung Wong, Shang Rong Huang, Tung Wong
-
Publication number: 20040200044Abstract: To be organized is an essential element for success. Tools developed to meet this fundamental objective include loose-leaf notebooks, sticky post-its, file-folders, briefcases, and even rubber bands. Each tool enhances ones organizational efficiency by providing a secure way to maintain files and documents, labeling files, separating documents, and transferring files and documents in secure manner. WRAP-IT! meets all these needs and was designed to be used in place of or in concert with these other devices. WRAP-IT! is more flexible than a loose-leaf notebook as unwanted holes are not required and last minute additions and deletions are much easier. WRAP-IT! adjusts to any size and is both more reliable and professional than using rubber bands. WRAP-IT! used in concert with brief cases or file folders, provides a flexible means of keeping documents intact especially when transferring these documents to/from home, office, school, or clients' premises.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Kevin T. Lusardi
-
Publication number: 20040200045Abstract: A retaining apparatus is formed with a retaining arm and a retainer clip. The retaining arm is formed by combining two joint arms. After combining the two joint arms, those joint arms still have a specific action space. The retainer clip is combined with the retaining arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: James Hong, Alex Hsia, Chin-Ming Chen
-
Publication number: 20040200046Abstract: A casket is provided with an integral memorabilia compartment for the placement, display and storage therein of personal effects and mementos of memorialization of the deceased. In one form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the cap. In another form the casket comprises a shell, a cap pivoted to the shell, and an openable and closable memorabilia compartment forming a part of the shell. In both forms the memorabilia compartment is so positioned and configured as to provide convenient access to mourners paying respects to the deceased for placing personal effects and mementos therein and to provide display of the personal effects and mementos placed therein for viewing by the mourners.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Batesville Services, Inc.Inventors: John P. Biondo, Dennis C. Laphan, Donald R. Maier, William F. Neth, Charles F. Winburn
-
Publication number: 20040200047Abstract: The invention relates to a splice between two ends of yarn, the ends of yarn, positioned to point at each other without increase in diameter, each being joined over a length of yarn to at least one longitudinal strip. The longitudinal strip is provided on its side facing the ends of yarn with a joining agent, said joining agent permanently binding the ends of yarn over the respective length of yarn to the longitudinal strip in frictional non-positive manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Falk-Hayo Sanders
-
Publication number: 20040200048Abstract: The invention relates to a compressive crimping device for a synthetic multi-threaded yarn. The thread is compressed by a texturing device to form a tangle of thread. The tangle of thread is subsequently cooled by means of a cooling device and unraveled to form a crimped thread. The tangle of thread runs through a heating area in the transition area between the texturing device and the cooling device, the heating area being essentially defined by the distance between the tangle outlet of the texturing device and a tangle receiving element of the cooling device. According to the invention, a means of adjustment is provided in order to adjust the distance and deflection angle between the tangle outlet and the element receiving the tangle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Diethard Hubner
-
Publication number: 20040200049Abstract: This invention relates to methods of depositing piezoelectric films such as in part of a stack including depositing a piezoelectric layer, measuring the thickness of the layer and depositing a further film or films such that the combined thickness is substantially equal to the target thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Paul Rich, Mark Ashley Ford
-
Publication number: 20040200050Abstract: A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric thin film resonator forms, after forming a piezoelectric film on a substrate so as to cover a lower electrode formed on the substrate, a resist layer so as to cover the piezoelectric film, forms a mask composed of the resist layer on the piezoelectric film by forming, in the resist layer, an exposure hole for exposing a formation part of an upper electrode on the piezoelectric film, forms an electrode material layer for forming the upper electrode on the piezoelectric film exposed via the exposure hole and on the mask, and then forms the upper electrode by removing the electrode material layer on the mask by removing the mask.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: TDK CorporationInventor: Eiju Komuro
-
Publication number: 20040200051Abstract: A workpiece feeder adapted to feed workpieces to the processing main shaft of a cutting metal-working machine individually is disclosed to include a frame base adapted to carry individual workpieces, a conveyer, two striking blocks fixedly fastened to the conveyer, a power drive controlled by a control box to move workpieces to the feeding position one after another and to rotate the conveyer, causing the striking blocks to force individual workpieces to the processing main shaft of the cutting metal-working machine one after another through a workpiece guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Chin Chung Cheng
-
Publication number: 20040200052Abstract: An apparatus for and method of inserting, retaining, protecting, and positioning a bearing (101) or other parts of similar construction or manufacture includes an installation tool (300) that utilizes a saddle (301) capable of seating the bearing (101), and members that position the bearing with respect to a mating part, e.g., a connecting rod (201). The installation tool (300) protects and retains the bearing (101) with its mating part (201 or 203) throughout the installation and/or assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Bruce W. Hamilton
-
Publication number: 20040200053Abstract: A bearing member manufacturing method manufactures a bearing member 20 formed of a light-metal-base material and capable of stably supporting a rotational shaft at a reduced manufacturing cost. The bearing member manufacturing method manufactures a bearing member 20 including a bearing body 21 formed of a first material, a light-metal-base material, and a bearing part 22 formed of a light-metal-base material different from that forming the body part 21, the bearing part 22 having a bearing surface 23 and bonded to the body part 21. A first workpiece 30 having a cylindrical inside surface 30a serving as the bearing surface 23 is placed in a mold 50. The molten first material is poured into a cavity 56 surrounding the first workpiece 30 to cast a second workpiece 32. The first workpiece 30 and the second workpiece 32 are bonded metallurgically along the interface between the first work-piece 30 and the second workpiece 32 to form a primary workpiece 34 in the form of a semifinished workpiece 33.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Masayuki Takahashi, Teruaki Midorikawa, Shigeru Suzuki, Hideharu Ogawa, Takachika Moriyama
-
Publication number: 20040200054Abstract: A piezoelectric substrate is provided with interdigital transducer electrodes including a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a third electrode layer that is principally made of aluminum. The piezoelectric substrate has a stepped structure on the surface of the piezoelectric substrate, the stepped structure including terraces each having a width of about 50 nm or less and steps each having a width of a mono-molecular layer (e.g., about 14 Å).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Osamu Nakagawara, Akinori Shinoda
-
Publication number: 20040200055Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a cylindrical encoder, molded from rubber material, containing ferromagnetic powders mixed therein, using a pair of metal molds comprising an upper metal mold and a lower metal mold. The lower metal mold has a cylindrical cavity which is provided with a pot portion at an inlet side thereof, a rectification receiving portion at an outlet side thereof opposing to the inlet side, and a rectification portion between the pot portion and the rectification receiving portion at the inside of the pot portion. An annular shaped rubber material using the rubber material is formed, and mounted on the pot portion of the lower metal mold. The annular shaped rubber material is compressed on to the lower metal mold by using the upper metal mold with the applied heating, thereby charged into the cylindrical cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Yasuo Taniguchi, Kenji Nakagawa
-
Publication number: 20040200056Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an ultrasonic transducer, which is so configured as to reduce the variations in characteristics, thereby to enable the stabilization of the precision, as well as to enable the improvement of the durability, and the like, a method for manufacturing the ultrasonic transducer, and an ultrasonic flowmeter. In order to attain this object, in accordance with the present invention, the ultrasonic transducer is so configured as to include a piezoelectric element and an acoustic matching layer, wherein the acoustic matching layer is made of a dry gel of an inorganic oxide or an organic polymer, and a solid skeletal part of the dry gel has been rendered hydrophobic. With this configuration, it is possible to obtain the ultrasonic transducer having an acoustic matching layer 3 which is very lightweight and has a small acoustic impedance due to the solid skeletal part of the dry gel which has been rendered hydrophobic.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Masushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masaaki Suzuki, Takashi Hashida, Masahiko Hashimoto
-
Publication number: 20040200057Abstract: A system and method for assembling machines using multiple, structurally equivalent components. The characteristics of each component are tested. The tested components are sorted into component classes using the test information. Individual components are selected from the classes and combined in a manner that, when combined, will provide desired price/performance characteristics in the machine. Machines with improved price/performance characteristics may be assembled without requiring change to the quality of the components, or the manner in which the components are manufactured.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Boris A. Maslov, Alexander Pyntikov
-
Publication number: 20040200058Abstract: A function monitor (10) broadly comprises a detector (14) to sense a condition, a transmitter (18) to monitor the detector (14), and a base unit (20) to receive a status signal from the transmitter (18) indicative of the detector's status. The detector (14) may comprise a pressure switch, a position switch, a level switch, a temperature switch, and/or virtually any device that may be used to electrically monitor the condition. The transmitter (18) preferably receives power through a wireless connection to the base unit (20). The base unit (20) preferably receives the status signal from the pallet transmitter (18) over the wireless connection and actuates a output (30) according to the status signal. The output (30) that may be used to warn an operator of the condition, or take other necessary actions, such as preventing a pump from running.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Larry Fish
-
Publication number: 20040200059Abstract: In order to maximally reduce a space necessary for a terminal crimping apparatus to improve operability and maintenance readiness, terminal reels 422 and applicators 421 are arranged in such inclined states that terminals can be fed in a direction oblique to a wire conveyance path PH. A wire is fed to the applicators 421 by wire clamping units. Each wire clamping unit is so constructed as to switch the position thereof between a pressing position in which the end of the wire can be connected with a terminal and a normal position in which the end of the wire can be transferred to and from the remaining units.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Hideyuki Ema
-
Publication number: 20040200060Abstract: A crimping tool is provided for connecting a modular plug connector with a telephone/data cable, and an axial connector with a coaxial cable, including a pair of operating arms pivotally connected intermediate their ends to define on opposite sides of the pivot axis a pair of operating end portions and a pair of crimping end portions, respectively, a pair of crimping dies being connected between the crimping end portions and containing first recesses for defining a first crimping chamber adjacent the end extremities of the crimping end portions, the adjacent surfaces of the crimping dies containing opposed second recesses cooperating to define a second crimping chamber arranged between the first crimping chamber and the pivot axis of the operating arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: CONNECTOOL INC.Inventors: Leslie B. Shutts, Yin Ho Cheng, Huang De Sei
-
Publication number: 20040200061Abstract: A method of forming an electrically-conductive pattern includes selectively electroplating the top portions of a substrate that corresponds to the pattern, and separating the conductive pattern from the substrate. The electroplating may also include electrically connecting the conductive pattern to an electrical component. Conductive ink, such as ink including carbon particles, may be selectively placed on the conductive substrate to facilitate plating of the desired pattern and/or to facilitate separation of the pattern from the substrate. An example of a conductive pattern is an antenna for a radio-frequency identification (RFID) device such as a label or a tag. One example of an electrical component that may be electrically connected to the antenna, is an RFID strap or chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: James P. Coleman, Ian J. Forster, Scott Wayne Ferguson, Jaime C. Grunlan, Andrew W. Holman, Peikang Liu
-
Publication number: 20040200062Abstract: A method for providing a leadframeless package structure is provided. The method includes providing a temporary carrier. The temporary carrier is coupled to a metal foil layer with a temporary adhesive layer. An integrated circuit chip is coupled to the metal foil layer. The temporary adhesive layer and the temporary carrier are removed to form the leadframeless package structure after molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc.Inventors: Harry M. Siegel, Anthony M. Chiu
-
Publication number: 20040200063Abstract: A board-on-chip (BOC) semiconductor package includes a multisegmented, longitudinally slotted interposer substrate through which an elongate row of die bond pads is accessed for electrical attachment, as by wire bonding, to conductive traces on the opposite side of the interposer substrate. One or more reinforcements in the form of crosspieces or bridges span and segment intermediate portions of the substrate slot to resist bending stresses acting in the slot region proximate the centerline of the interposer substrate tending to crack or delaminate a polymer wire bond mold cap filling and covering the slot and the wire bonds. Various interposer substrate configurations are also disclosed, as are methods of fabrication.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Blaine J. Thurgood
-
Publication number: 20040200064Abstract: A process and tooling for removing a semiconductor chip (31) from a handling tape (321) without damage to either the chip or tape by one or more horizontal beam type ejector tools (333) driven by a variable speed motor (332) applying uniform pressure to the tape and chip backside. Each tool (333) emerges from a rigid support surface through an aperture which also serves to supply vacuum to hold the chip in alignment prior to ejection, and in turn allows planar removal of the chip by a pick-up arm (351).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Iszharudin Hassan
-
Publication number: 20040200065Abstract: An electronic component having connection terminals on one side thereof is bonded to a circuit board via an adhesive sheet having through-holes. The connection terminals on the electronic component are connected to electrode pads provided on the circuit board via a conductive adhesive in the through-holes. Thus, an electronic circuit device is formed. Using a polymeric resin film sheet for the circuit board and mounting an electronic component, e.g. an LSI, onto the circuit board can provide a small, light, thin, and inexpensive electronic circuit device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventors: Norihito Tsukahara, Kazuhiro Nishikawa
-
Publication number: 20040200066Abstract: An airtight vessel is formed with restraining a vacuum leak and without increase in the number of steps. Provided is a method for producing an image-forming apparatus comprising the airtight vessel in which a rear plate having an electron-emitting device and a wire connected to the element, and a face plate having an electrode are joined to each other through a jointing material, the method comprising the following steps: (A) a first step of forming a first wire which is a part of the wire and which passes through the joint part to connect the inside of the vessel to the outside, by applying a paste comprising particles of an electric conductor and baking the paste; and (B) a second step of forming a second wire located in the vessel, by applying a paste comprising particles of an electric conductor so as to be connected to the first wire inside the vessel and baking the paste, after formation of the first wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yoshihiro Yanagisawa
-
Publication number: 20040200067Abstract: A method of machining a glass substrate using a laser, in which a low-permittivity, low-dielectric-loss glass substrate, capable of coping with mass production, is made applicable as the substrate of a high-frequency circuit intended in particular for microwave and millimeter-wave bands. For that purpose, a glass substrate is provided in which the amount of air bubbles in glass is arbitrarily controlled to improve the workability of the substrate. Then, the glass substrate is machined by being irradiated with a pulsed laser a plurality of times, thereby improving the machining shape of the glass substrate. Since glass substrates which are typically difficult to machine can be easily applied to the fabrication of high-frequency circuits, it becomes possible to supply high-performance circuits and apparatuses widely to the public.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Masushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Ogura, Yuji Hashidate, Hiroyoshi Yajima, Yoshikazu Yoshida
-
Publication number: 20040200068Abstract: The invention concerns a method for positioning of the stripped sites of two flat flexible cables (FFC) to be mechanically and electrically connected to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Nikola Dragov
-
Publication number: 20040200069Abstract: A multi-axial pivoting liner within the combustion system of a turbine engine allows the system to work with minimum thermal interference, especially during system operation at transient conditions, by allowing the liner to pivot and slide about its centerline and relative to the turbine scroll. The pivoting liner has the ability to control and minimize air leakage from part to part, for example, from the liner to the turbine scroll, during various operating conditions. Additionally, the liner provides for easy assembly with no flow path steps. Finally, the pivoting liner tolerates thermal and mechanical stresses and minimizes thermal wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ly D. Nguyen, Gregory O. Woodcock, Stony Kujala
-
Publication number: 20040200070Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a tube that has a plurality of projections (dimples) protruding inwardly from an inside wall of the tube other than a longitudinal end, a work, which is a material of the tube and in a form of band plate, is shaped by a roller to form projections while the work is continuously fed. Then, the projections formed at a predetermined portion of the work are crushed so that the predetermined portion of the work is flattened. Therefore, the projections are formed continuously while the work is continuously fed. It is possible to deal with variations of length of the tube without exchanging a projection-forming roller, thereby improving productivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Takumi Yamauchi
-
Publication number: 20040200071Abstract: A pulley and bearing assembly and a method of inserting and fastening a bearing within a pulley having an axially extending cylindrical hub portion with an axial bore forming an inner periphery of the pulley and a pair of opposite ends, an annular belt groove portion around an outer periphery of the pulley and annular disk shaped body portion extending radially between the hub and belt groove portion, the steps comprising: clamping the pulley in a fixed axial position, providing a bearing of a slightly larger outside diameter than the inside diameter of the bore of the hub, axially aligning the bearing with the bore of the hub, applying axial pressure to one side of the bearing to move it into the bore in a force fit therewith, and applying axial pressure simultaneously to both ends of the hub to crimp the ends of the hub around the bearing near its circumference to retain the bearing within the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2003Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: Mijo Radocaj