Abstract: The Moon Trowel is a tool of convenience. Because of the unique design and shape of the blade, anyone who uses it will not want to be without it. Its convex shaped blade matches perfectly with the inside of a five gallon bucket enabling the user to efficiently retrieve all materials, whatever they may be, from the inside of the bucket with little waste or effort. The idea is simple, match the shape of the trowel blade to the inside shape of the five gallon bucket which comes out to be a curve of 5?? radius. A perfect fit means no manipulation of the tool to get it to work properly. Tools should not have to be manipulated to work . . . they should just work. The Moon Trowel works extremely well.

Abstract: Initiation of coupling between an input disk and a clutch disk at a maximum rotational coupling force without making relative rotation between the input disk and the clutch disk is enabled only when the output shaft is placed in a single engageable point within a normal reciprocal angular range of the output shaft. When a load applied to the output shaft is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the input disk and the clutch disk are decoupled from one another, so that the relative rotation is made between the input disk and the clutch disk.

Abstract: An input disk, a clutch disk and wave washers are installed to an output shaft to form an output shaft assembly of a motor apparatus. The input disk is axially non-detachable from the output shaft and is rotatable about an axis of the output shaft. The input disk is driven by a drive force supplied from a motor main body of the motor apparatus. The clutch disk is supported by the output shaft in such a manner that the clutch disk is non-rotatable relative to the output shaft and is axially movable along the output shaft relative to the input disk. The wave washers apply a resistive force against axial movement of the clutch disk from a coupled state, at which the input disk is coupled with the clutch disk to rotate together.

Abstract: A vehicular wiper device includes a wiper motor secured to a crank arm, a first pivot holder rotatably supporting a wiper arm and a first pivot lever, a second pivot holder rotatably supporting a wiper arm and a second pivot lever, and a link structure connected to the crank arm. Rotation power of the wiper motor is transmitted to the first pivot lever and the second pivot lever via the crank arm and the link structure. The wiper motor is secured to a rear face of a motor bracket portion of the first pivot holder on an opposite side as the wiper arm with respect to the motor bracket portion. The crank arm is arranged on the opposite side as the wiper motor with respect to the motor bracket portion. A dimension between the rear face of the motor bracket portion and the first pivot lever is set to be greater than a dimension between the rear face of the motor bracket portion and the crank arm.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric vacuum cleaner equipped with a step-up converter circuit with a DC power supply as a drive source, which drives and controls the step-up converter circuit so as to refer to such a relationship as to decrease a variation in dust suction capability, determine an output voltage to be boosted according to the state of a load on a motor-driven blower, boost the output voltage, based on the result of determination and supply power to the motor-driven blower, thereby activating the step-up converter circuit with satisfactory efficiency. Thus, the dust suction performance of the electric vacuum cleaner is enhanced and the usage time of a battery per charge is lengthened.

Abstract: A noise suppressor for use with the vacuum air cleaner includes an enclosed casing. On the casing, there are an air intake end and an air outlet end. Between the air intake end and the air outlet end, there is the noise suppressing chamber. At the air intake end and the air outlet end, there are the air intake area and the air outlet area made up of densely arranged dust-shaped air exhaust microholes. The air intake sectional area and air outlet sectional area, which are defined by the cross-sectional area of the microholes respectively, are smaller than the sectional area of the noise suppressing chamber. A number of noise suppressing structures or arrangements may be used to form the noise suppressor. After being installed at the air exhaust port of the vacuum air cleaner, the noise suppressor can greatly reduce the noise the vacuum air cleaner gives out when in use.

Abstract: A vacuum sweeper vehicle has a sweeper body including a frame. A pair of front wheels are supported by an axle apparatus at a forward end of the sweeper body. The axle apparatus is constructed to provide a space between the front wheels. A pair of rear wheels are supported at a rearward end of the sweeper body. A container is coupled to the sweeper body for receiving debris. A suction hose extends between the container and a vacuum nozzle proximal a forward end of the body. The suction hose extends through the space between the the front wheels. A suction device draws the debris from the nozzle, into the container, and a brush coupled to a forward end of the sweeper body sweeps debris from a ground surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a control knob assembly for a register that is used in a blower of an HVAC system of an automobile. The assembly includes a knob portion having an open side for receiving a vane of the register in snap fit engagement. The vane of the register includes a notched portion disposed on a rear edge thereof. A compressively resilient pad is disposed in the notched portion and extends outwardly beyond the rear edge to contact an inner surface of the knob portion and provide a snug fit between the vane and the knob portion. During manipulation of the vane by the user, the compressively resilient pad does not compress resulting in a consistently stable and robust feeling experienced by the user.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (10) for joining a body and a cover of a mobile phone includes an inner housing (100), a key (110), a pressure spring (120), a can (130), a slider (140), a damper (150), an outer housing (160), a fastener (170), and a torsion-bar spring (190). The can includes an acceptor (132) defining an axial slot (132b) in a peripheral wall thereof, and a protrusion (131) having a stepped hole. The slider has an adjoining block (141) received in the stepped hole. One end of the torsion-bar spring is secured onto the fastener, and the other end of the torsion-bar spring is received in the slot. A user presses the key to slidably remove the slider from the stepped hole of the can, whereupon the torsion-bar spring can rotationally drive the slider and the fastener, with the outer housing turning in unison therewith. Thus the cover is opened.

Abstract: A hinge assembly containing a receiver member having a corrugated inner surface and a locking pin for being pivotally disposed within the receiver portion about an axis. The locking pin and receiver member have complementary corrugated engaging surfaces that allow the hinge to provide support for a cantilevered structure when the pin and receiver are engaged. When the complimentary pin and receiver are disengaged, the pin member can be incrementally rotated so as to allow the cantilevered structure to be positioned in a different position or orientation.

Abstract: In a hinge apparatus for rotatably connecting a first housing and a second housing of an electronic apparatus, the hinge apparatus includes a first rotating portion adapted to be connected to the first housing and a second rotating portion adapted to be connected to the second housing and rotatable with respect to the first rotating portion. The second rotating portion unrotatably holds a switch. A cam member is disposed to face the switch. The cam member is rotatable with respect to the second rotating portion and adapted to be engaged with the second housing in a rotating direction of the hinge apparatus. The switch includes a conductive first contact and a conductive second contact faced to the first contact and adapted to be connected to and disconnected from the first contact. The cam member has a cam portion for pressing the second contact following the rotation of the cam member to connect and disconnect the second contact to and from the first contact.

Abstract: The present invention is a shock-absorbing apparatus that dampens the impact between a hand and an impact tool 120. The apparatus includes a handle 110 that can be gripped in the hand and allow the impact tool 120 movement within the handle 110. A shock-absorbing means 130 provides a shock-absorbing function to the handle 110. A stopping means 132 limits the movement of one end of the impact tool 120. The handle 110 may include a flange extending from the upper region of the handle 110 to provide protection from hand injury, and a gripping surface on the exterior of the handle 110 that cushions and enhances the grip and control of the impact tool 120.

Abstract: A multi-function clamp has a base plate, a connecting seat connected to the base plate, a pressing seat integrally formed with the connecting seat, an outer cover pivotally connected to the base plate and a rear clip securely engaged with the base plate. Multiple soft pads are securely sandwiched between the base plate and the outer cover to function as shock absorber. Spacers are formed on a rear face of the base plate to keep a distance to the rear clip. Hemispheres are formed on the rear clip to engage with the rear face of the base plate to clamp an object with the rear face of the base plate.

Abstract: The invention comprises a decorative lid strap for securing the cover of a casserole to the top of the casserole or container so that the casserole can be transported safely while food and etc. is in the casserole. The lid strap has an elongated elastic strap with hooks mounted to the outer ends of the elastic strap so that the strap may be stretched over the top of the cover of the container and the hooks attached to the opposing handles of the container to secure the cover to the casserole or container. A decorative sleeve is removably mounted over the strap while the strap is mounted over the cover of the casserole.

Abstract: A clip (10) for holding banknotes has a first clasp portion (14) and a second clasp portion (12) for holding banknotes therebetween. The first clasp portion (14) has a first magnetic portion (22) including magnetic material (30,32) and the second clasp portion has a second magnetic portion including magnetic material (18,19). The first magnetic portion (22) is moveable relative to the second magnetic portion between: a closed position whereby the interaction of the magnetic material of the first magnetic portion (30,32) and second magnetic portion (18,19) is such that there is a net force of attraction to hold the first and second clasp portions (14,12) together; and an open position whereby the first and second clasp portions (14,12) are released apart.

Abstract: A replaceable zipper pull is adapted for attachment to a tang of a zipper slide. The zipper pull includes an elongated tab for being gripped by a user. A resilient attachment member has a proximal end connected to the tab and a free end for being inserted through the tang of the zipper slide. A locking projection is formed with the free end of the attachment member. Upon insertion of the attachment member through the tang, the locking projection is adapted for engaging the tab in a locked condition thereby securing the tab to the zipper slide.

Abstract: A method for forming a unitary polymeric projection or fastener comprising a thin, strong flexible backing, and a multiplicity of thin spaced hook members projecting from the upper surface of the unitary backing the method generally including extruding a thermoplastic resin through a die plate which die plate is shaped to form a base layer and spaced ridges, ribs or hook elements projecting above a surface of the base layer. When the die forms the spaced ridges or ribs the cross sectional shape of the hook members are formed by the die plate while the initial hook member thickness is formed by transversely cutting the ridges at spaced locations along their lengths to form discrete cut portions of the ridges. Subsequently longitudinal stretching of the backing layer (in the direction of the ridges on the machine direction) separates these cut portions of the ridges, which cut portion then form spaced apart hook members.

Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge that, when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, engage the at least one rib, such that the male connector and indented female blow-molded connector are releaseably joinable with one another.

Abstract: An ear-nut or jewelry clasp for gripping a post extending from the back of an earring or other piece of jewelry or ornament. The clasp has an added pair of gripping tabs which are preferably longer and/or wider or otherwise distinctive from the friction fingers which secure the post of the earring. These added gripping tabs facilitate gripping by the user when removing the clasp from the post. To further facilitate the gripping of these tabs, a metal separator in a round shape (or any open-shape that allows it to clear the post with room to spare, such as in the shape of an animal, an oval, a rectangle, square, sphere, or star, etc.) is affixed between the tabs to prevent them from being squeezed together by the pressure of the user's fingers.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide a method of manufacturing a piezoelectric device that includes a piezoelectric layer having high crystallinity in which crystal orientation is aligned to a desired direction, a method of manufacturing a ferroelectric device that includes a ferroelectric layer having the similar high crystallinity, and so forth. Exemplary embodiments include an insulating layer composed of SiO2 and so forth and a buffer layer composed of strontium oxide (SrO) and so forth are formed on a substrate such as a silicon single crystal wafer in sequence, and then a lower electrode composed of strontium ruthenate (SRO) is formed on the buffer layer. By forming self-assembled monolayers on the lower electrode, high affinity regions A1 and low affinity regions A2 are formed. Then, piezoelectric layers are selectively formed only on the high affinity regions A1.

Abstract: A machining tool comprises a support structure, and a standard extending therefrom. The standard comprises a tool holder adapted to removably receive a rotary tool. The tool holder employs a reciprocating mechanism to move such rotary tool nearer to, or further from a workpiece. Such rotary tool is removably connected to a chuck, the chuck being adapted to accommodate a bit of larger diameter than the rotary tool is adapted to receive. The machining tool having a mechanism adapted to control the speed of such rotary tool.

Abstract: An adhesively mounted single-sided clamp-like device for producing a compressive force or tensile force includes a body, a plunger movably connected with the body, and a double-sided stretch releasing adhesive attached to at least one of the body and the plunger. The body and/or plunger can be firmly adhesively bonded to a surface or object and later cleanly removed from the surface or plunger without damaging the surface and without leaving adhesive residue by stretching the adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of debonding a tooling for a fuselage. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of debonding a tooling for a fuselage using a debonding agent. In one implementation, isopropyl alcohol is applied to a tooling to break the cohesive bond between the tooling and the fuselage.

Abstract: This flexible tubular pipe 1 comprises at least, from the inside outward, a carcass 3 made of interlocked strip, an internal sealing sheath 4, a cylindrical pressure vault 5 consisting of a winding of an interlocked profiled metal wire would in a helix with a short pitch, at least one ply 7, 8 of tensile armor tendons wound with a long pitch, and an external protective sealing sheath, and it is characterized in that at least one armor ply is made of steel strip 10 advantageously shaped by bending.

Abstract: A method of assembling a high pressure sensor with knurl press-fit includes a first step of providing a pressure port having a material with a first hardness and a housing having a material with a second hardness less than the first hardness. The pressure port has a mounting boss and the housing has a receptacle for receiving the mounting boss. A next step includes configuring the mounting boss of the pressure port with knurls thereon. A next step includes pressing the mounting boss of the pressure port into the receptacle of the housing along a direction of the axis such that the knurls deform the receptacle of the housing to conform about the knurls to define a semi-rigid mount.

Abstract: A first and second component joint includes using a fastener having a first end, and a flange having a diameter greater than a tubular barrel portion. A second end having a second tubular barrel portion merges into a shoulder of a flange part having a greater diameter than the barrel portion. The first tubular barrel portion is deformed radially outwardly sandwiching the first component between the flange and the first barrel portion. The second end of the fastener is introduced through a hole in the second component by applying the second component to the first component so the shoulder of the flanged part abuts the second component spacing the second component from the first component. The fastener device is fastened to the second component by deforming the second tubular barrel portion radially outwardly sandwiching the second component between the shoulder and the tubular barrel portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stator structure of a rotary device and its forming method. The method for forming a stator structure includes the steps of (a) forming a first part having a first middle portion with a through hole, and M pieces of extending portions extending from the first middle portion, (b) forming a second part having a second middle portion with a through hole, and N pieces of extending portions extending from the second middle portion, (c) alternately bending the M pieces of extending portions of the first part toward a first direction and alternately bending the N pieces of extending portions of the second part toward a second direction opposite to the first directon, respectively, and (d) correspondingly combining the first and second parts together to form the stator structure in which the bent extending portions of the first and second parts constitute a columnar portion of the stator structure for winding a coil thereon, wherein M and N are even numbers not less than four, respectively.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments provide a rotating machine assembly comprising a rotor machine assembly including a shaft, a plurality of laminations shrink fit around the circumference of the shaft, and weights affixed therebetween the laminations for balancing the rotating machine assembly.

Abstract: In a method of fabricating a giant magnetoresistive (GMR) device a plurality of magnetoresistive device layers is deposited on a first silicon nitride layer formed on a silicon oxide layer. An etch stop is formed on the magnetoresistive device layers, and a second layer of silicon nitride is formed on the etch stop. The magnetoresistive device layers are patterned to define a plurality of magnetic bits having sidewalls. The second silicon nitride layer is patterned to define electrical contact portions on the etch stop in each magnetic bit. The sidewalls of the magnetic bits are covered with a photoresist layer. A reactive ion etch (RIE) process is used to etch into the first silicon nitride and silicon oxide layers to expose electrical contacts. The photoresist layer and silicon nitride layers protect the magnetoresistive layers from exposure to oxygen during the etching into the silicon oxide layer.

Abstract: On a surface of a glass cloth adhered a mica layer sheet, a mixture of inorganic particles having a thermal conductivity of at least 5 W/mK, a resin, and a solvent is applied to form a layer of the mixture of the inorganic particles, the resin, and the solvent; the layer of the mixture is reduced in thickness using a doctor blade, followed by pressurizing to form a high thermally conducting layer; the mica layer sheet on which the high thermally conducting layer is disposed is cut to obtain a mica insulating tape; and the mica insulation tape is wound around a coil conductor. As a result, an insulated coil that is excellent in the voltage endurance characteristics and has a high thermal conductivity is manufactured.

Abstract: A plurality of multi-layer metal plates (1) each being composed of a bump forming metal layer (2), an etching stop layer (3), and a wiring film forming metal layer (4), and in which a wiring film (4a) is formed from the wiring film forming metal layer and a bump 2a is formed from the bump forming metal layer are prepared, and on a bump forming surface of a multi-layer metal plate, a wiring film of another multi-layer metal plate is overlapped. Such lamination process is repeated in succession for multi-layering. In addition, a polishing machine for multi-layer wiring board (11a) which includes metal plate holding means (13) for holding a metal plate (1a), cutter holding means (25) for holding a cutter (26) above the metal plate, height adjustment mechanism (20) for adjusting the height of the cutter holding means, and cutter parallel moving mechanism (15) for relatively moving the cutter holding means in parallel to the surface of the metal plate is used to conduct polishing.

Abstract: The present invention has as its object to realize both of the higher accuracy of the detection of contact between a mounting part and a part to be mounted and an improvement in the stability of the detection at a high level. For this purpose, the present invention is comprised of a contact start detecting member designed to move in operative association with moving means for moving at least one of the mounting part and the part to be mounted toward the other until the mounting part and the part to be mounted contact with each other, and on the other hand, when the mounting part and the part to be mounted have contacted with each other, to have its operative association with the moving means released in response to the action of the contact pressure thereof and be movable independently of the moving means, and contact start detecting means for detecting the movement of the contact start detecting member to thereby detect the start of contact between the mounting part and the part to be mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting semiconductor chips with a transport device that transports the substrates in cycles to a bonding station where a semiconductor chip is deposited comprises a receiving table with a support surface on which the substrates are presented one after the other for transport by the transport device as well as a pusher device with a drive system and a slide for alignment of the substrate on an end stop. In accordance with the invention, the drive system and the slide comprise a first magnet and a second magnet that attract each other, ie, they are magnetically coupled. The drive system is arranged underneath the support surface and moves its magnet back and forth whereby the magnet of the slide is moved with it. One of the two magnets can also be a ferromagnetic body. The drive system is controlled by software.

Abstract: When inactive gas of which flow rate is controllable is introduced into each processing chamber, the flow rate of the inactive gas is measured by a flow meter, and a computing unit operates computation of the flow rate of the gas to be flown into a processing chamber and the pressure value of the processing chamber, and an appropriate process time (purging time) required for stabilizing the atmosphere/discharging floating foreign particles is set, so that adherence of foreign particles onto the substrate to be processed can be prevented by constantly controlling the time, flow rate and pressure throughout the process.

Abstract: An electric-wire guide unit is provided with a fixed roller and a movable roller that is supported movably toward and away from the fixed roller, and holds an electric wire from both of the sides of the electric wire in cooperation with the fixed roller. An electric-wire nozzle unit is provided with a fixed nozzle guide and a movable nozzle guide that is slidably placed, and forms a nozzle opening through which the electric wire is inserted, in cooperation with the fixed nozzle guide. A link mechanism, which couples the movable roller and the movable nozzle guide so as to be interlocked, is prepared. An tension spring, which presses the movable roller in an approaching direction toward the fixed roller, is attached. In accordance with the size of the diameter of the electric wire to be held between the movable roller and the fixed roller, the movable nozzle guide is slide-operated through the link mechanism so that the nozzle opening is size-adjusted.

Abstract: A system for assembling a wrap-around type binder includes a riveting apparatus including a riveting station, for assembling a ring/shield/frame/hinge plate assembly to binder covers. The ring assemblies are moved to the riveting station along one path, and the binder or notebook covers are fed to the riveting station along another path. The riveting station includes locating and forming pins and at least one magnet for holding the hinge plates, and a carriage for holding rivets and for driving them through the covers and expanding the rivets on the forming pins to securely mount the hinge plates and associated rings, shields and frames to the binder covers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for screwing in magazine-fed fastening elements that comprises, inter alia, a plastic retainer (13). Between the magazine for the plastic retainers (13) and feeding elements (10) for feeding the plastic retainers (13) to the position of screwing, a picking system (16) is provided. Said picking system (16) is configured by a lever (17) that can be swiveled about an axis (19). An extension (26) that is formed on the lever arm (21) and a stop element (23) that is formed on the lever arm (20) and that can be pushed back against the force of a spring engage in the feed channel (22) alternately and sometimes also at the same time.

Abstract: In order to be able to process a coaxial cable (12), it is proposed that the insulated end (10) of the cable (12) is inserted in a groove (20) of a rotating cylinder (30) and the cylinder (30) is turned and thus the shielding (16) and at any event a metal foil (17) located inside the shielding is widened carefully so that a sleeve or similar can be pushed between this and the conductor (14).

Abstract: A process in which a base metal film is formed on the surface of a plastic film using a dry plating process, and a liquid containing an organic monomer is then brought in contact with the base metal film, thereby selectively forming a conductive organic polymer coating within any pinhole defects, and effectively filling the defects. A metal film is then formed on top of the base metal film using an electroplating process, thus forming a metal wet plating layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for adhering an integrated circuit to a substrate includes receiving a boat configured to hold a plurality of substrates at a first position. The substrates include a first surface configured to support an integrated circuit. The boat of substrates is heated at the first position. The boat of substrates is transferred from the first position to a second position. The integrated circuit is positioned on the first surface of a selected one of the plurality of substrates at the second position. The integrated circuit includes an adhesive surface operable to adhere the integrated circuit to the selected substrate.

Abstract: A method for attaching a ring electrode to the shaft of the tip section of a catheter comprises passing an electrode lead wire through a lumen in the catheter and out an exit hole in the tip section. The portion of the electrode lead wire extending out of the exit hole is stripped of non-conductive coating and wrapped around the shaft and secured in a clove hitch arrangement. The wrapped electrode lead wire is pulled tight while the material of the shaft is heated to embed the electrode lead wire in the shaft so that its outermost surface is generally flush with the surface of the shaft. The exit hole is sealed and a ring electrode, having a flared skirt is slipped over the shaft to a position over the wrapped electrode lead wire and exit hole. It is then swaged to reduce its outer diameter to about that of the outer diameter of the shaft of the tip section to thereby create a low ohmic connection with the electrode lead wire.

Abstract: A device and method for controlling strain in a transmission line such as a power or signal transmitting wire, cable or other conduit. The device includes a body having at least one cavity formed therein for receipt of at least a portion of a transmission line. Multiple openings formed in the body allow the transmission line to extend from the at least one cavity and external to the body. The at least one cavity is defined to include a peripheral boundary formed at least partially by a first substantially linear wall and a second opposing wall which deviates from the first wall, thereby forming a deviation path for the transmission line disposed therein. A cover may be provided to cooperatively mate with the body such that it conceals the cavity or cavities formed therein.

Abstract: An assembly and method for connecting between two electrical components, according to which an electrical current path is established between the two components, and an additional path is established for transmitting any electrical noise generated during operation of the components.

Abstract: A system of color-coded spark plug wires to facilitate rapid and accurate installation of spark plug wires on multi-cylinder engines; thus facilitating the work of auto repair mechanics and “do-it-yourself” auto repair persons confronted with the problem of insuring that the correct firing order of the spark plugs for the engine is maintained. A preferred embodiment of the color-coding of the spark plugs uses the universal sequence of the colors of the spectrum, i.e., red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. The invention also covers any package of markers for attachment to spark plug wires and containing the spectral rainbow colors; and also any combination of boot color and/or wire color utilizing the sequence of the spectral colors for spark plug wires.

Abstract: A method of modifying a coupling geometry in a shroud band segment of a turbine moving blade includes the following steps: calculation of a modified coupling geometry; removal of shroud band material situated outside the modified coupling geometry; and/or application of additional material not present inside the modified coupling geometry; reworking the removal and/or application zones. The method avoids disadvantages of the prior art and provides improved wear behavior in the coupling region so as to prolong the life of the turbine blades in an effective and inexpensive manner.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an inkjet printhead comprises forming drive circuitry and a plurality of nozzles on a substrate using an integrated circuit fabrication technique. The drive circuitry includes a plurality of drive circuitry firing groups, each group comprising a plurality of drive transistors for operating the nozzles. The nozzles are formed into a like number of nozzle firing groups, each containing a plurality of nozzles. The nozzle firing groups are then associated with the drive circuitry firing groups to ensure good thermal stability of the printhead during operation.

Abstract: A throttle valve and the throttle body are formed substantially simultaneously in the same dies. The melted resin is injected in to a cavity through a pair of valve gates. The gas evaporated from a melted resin and remaining air in the cavity are expelled from the cavity into the atmosphere through a gas purge passage. A first and a second split lines of a first and second insert dies function as the gas purge passage. A shortshot and a corrosion generated by the gas can be avoided.

Abstract: A throttle valve and the throttle body are formed substantially simultaneously in the same dies. When a movable die moves away from a fixed die, a body ejector pin, a valve ejector pin, and a motor housing ejector pin simultaneously push a bore wall of the throttle body, a motor housing, and peripheral edge of the throttle the valve in a radial direction respectively. A deformation of the throttle valve can be avoided because a stress concentration on the metal shaft of the throttle valve is reduced in opening the dies.

Abstract: A molding dies have a first shaft holding portion and a second shaft holding portion. The first shaft holding portion supports an outer surface of a metal shaft which is exposed between an axial end surface of the throttle valve and a first collar molded in the throttle body. The second shaft holding portion supports an outer surface of the metal shaft which is exposed between the other axial end surface and a second collar molded in the throttle body. The first and the second collar have a first and second shaft holes into which the metal shaft is inserted. The first and the second holding portions restrict a flowing of melted resin into the first and the second shaft holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a louvered fin for a heat exchanger. This louvered fin includes (a) a first corrugated strip having planar and connecting portions that are alternately arranged to make a corrugation, the first corrugated strip extending straight in a longitudinal direction; (b) first louvers formed in each planar portion such that the first louvers are arranged in a lateral direction, the first louvers in each planar portion being configured to be in asymmetry in the lateral direction; (c) a straightening member for keeping the first corrugated strip in a straight shape in the longitudinal direction, the straightening member extending along a longitudinal side of the first corrugated strip; and (d) a first bridge member for attaching the first corrugated strip and the straightening member together.