Abstract: A buckle assembly is described. The buckle assembly includes a a buckle body having first and second openings, and first and second waist strap fasteners, each having a fastener coupling section configured to couple to the respective openings of the buckle body, each also having a shoulder strap coupling section.

Abstract: Enhanced lace tightening system including a plurality of apertures extending through the main body of a shoelace and smoothly finished end caps allowing unimpeded passage therethrough. A process includes a finishing step whereby end caps are generated without frayed edges to facilitate passage of the same through apertures to position appropriate aspects of the laces rapidly in a position from whence little tension loss occurs when properly disposed. Products by the process incorporate silicone, metallic elements, and related enhancements providing specifically improved shoelaces for any number of applications for a stated goal of drawing and fixing together two opposite edges.

Abstract: A lace-trapping device is provided that comprises a strip of material that has a closure means. It is either attachable to the laces of a piece of footwear or built into the footwear at a point well below the top of the laces where they are tied so the device does not interfere with tying the laces. It is capable of closing over the lace ends after the laces are tied. Laces are threaded through a hole in the flexible material and then through the footwear eyelets at the low point of the laces. Hook and loop fasteners on overlapping strips, or flexible interlocking tensioned arms, two overlapping parts of a tension ring with mating teeth, or a pronged snap fastener secure the device to lock in the tied ends of the lacing.

Abstract: A cremation urn vault comprises a vault base including an opening communicating with a cavity configured to receive therein a cremation urn, a cover securable over the opening of the base, a memorabilia compartment incorporated in the vault for receiving and storing keepsakes and mementos and a record tube incorporated in the vault for receiving and storing a record of the deceased whose remains are contained in the cremation urn.

Abstract: A particle board or corrugated casket is covered with cloth and trimmed with veneer. Specifically, the base portion of the lower shell of the casket and the rim portion of the cap of the casket are covered with veneer preferably having an ornamental molding. The remaining portions of lower shell and cap are covered with a decorative fabric, leather or cloth. In another embodiment, a domed casket is covered with a non-wood veneer.

Abstract: A ladder station supporting device is provided which includes an upper holder assembly having an upper mounting body and a first vertically-oriented holder rotatably fastened to the upper mounting body; a lower holder assembly having a lower mounting body and a second vertically-oriented holder rotatably fastened to the lower mounting body; and a vertically-oriented articulation rod interconnecting the upper and lower holder assemblies, wherein the upper holder assembly may be adjustably positioned along an axis defined by the articulation rod.

Abstract: A method for storing energy in a capacitor includes connecting a first conductor to a first electrode. A second conductor is connected to a second electrode. The second electrode is separated from the first electrode by a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer includes a layer of boron nitride, BN. The conductivity of the dielectric layer is lower than the conductivity of the first electrode or the second electrode. A voltage of at least 5 volts is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode. The voltage is applied by means of the first and second conductors.

Abstract: A spring compressor comprising an actuator with a body and a rod that are telescopically movable relative to each other and two jaws each comprising an attachment portion (2) for attachment to the actuator and a working portion (3) for engaging a turn of a helical spring (8, 9), the working portion (3) of each jaw comprising a first part (4) and a second part (12), one of the parts being connected to the attachment portion (2) and defining a track segment (5) for bearing against a portion of a spring turn, and the other part forming an arm (12) hinged to the attachment portion (2) or to the first part (4) in the vicinity of one end (5c) of the track segment (5) about an axis (11) that is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the track segment (5), and forming at its free end a zone for taking charge of a turn of the spring.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressing device (1) for compressingly joining pipe-shaped workpieces, particularly a pipe end (2) and a fitting (3) mounted thereon. At least one of the workpieces is plastically deformed by several press members which are movable along a central longitudinal axis of the workpieces for performing the compression. In order to produce a pressing device with several compression jaws that are comparatively easy to mount and allow the press members to be engaged as centrally as possible during compression, at least two press members are pivotally connected to each other by means of two articulated levers embodied as angle levers for applying compression force. The angle levers pressingly lean on a (first) press member (5), and both angle levers are train-connected to the same (second) press member (6).

Abstract: A screw alignment tool. The tool includes a base, a cover and a plurality of extending elements. The base has a plurality of fasteners, fixing two work pieces. The cover is disposed on the base through a connecting means and has a plurality of holes corresponding to the screw holes on the work pieces. The extending elements are disposed on the cover by the holes facing the base. Each extending element has a chute communicating with the hole of the cover. When the cover is moved to a predetermined operating position, the chutes are aligned with the screw holes, to better align screw mounting.

Abstract: A device for constructing a wire wrapped screen winds a wrap wire substantially helically about a screen body by rotating the screen body about a screen body longitudinal axis while moving the screen body along the screen body longitudinal axis. The device includes a gauge measurement device adapted to measure a dimension between adjacent wraps of wrap wire on the screen body and a wrap wire measurement device adapted to measure a dimension of the wrap wire. A controller is coupled to the gauge measurement device and wrap wire measurement device, and is adapted to adjust the rate of movement of the screen body along the screen body longitudinal axis in relation to the dimension between adjacent wraps of wire on the screen body and/or the measured dimension of the wrap wire.

Abstract: Here is disclosed an apparatus comprising a first rotary disc, a plurality of folding plates mounted on a peripheral zone of the first rotary disc, a plurality of positive motion cams mounted on the peripheral zone of the first rotary disc so as to be interposed between the first rotary disc and the folding plates, a second rotary disc located on a side opposite to the first rotary disc and a plurality of auxiliary plates mounted on a peripheral zone of the second rotary disc, wherein the folding plates and the auxiliary plates synchronously move into a contiguous diaper structure and simultaneously the guide arms move into a clearance between the guide blades so that opposite lateral zones of a crotch region may be held between the guide arms and the guide blades and thereby the crotch region may be tucked into the contiguous diaper structure.

Abstract: A tool and method is provided for the installation of radial seals such as for example O-rings into radial grooves. The tool and method can be used to install an O-ring into a dovetailed groove of an items such as a valve stem. The tool includes a first part having a first face at an angle relative to a plane in which the plane lies and a second part having a second face opposed to the first face and that a second opposite angle relative to the plane in which the seal lies. Compressing the first and the second part towards the two faces together squeezes the seal and urges it into the groove.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an axis seal in accordance with the present invention, first, a roll of rolled metal material is cut out to predetermined size of metal material plates. Next, metal material plates are etched from both sides so as to form a predetermined size. Subsequently, the thin metal plates are arranged so as to be in a ring shape, orienting to the same direction, and are welded to be fixed. Additionally, during these processes, heat treatment is performed by heating rolls of rolled metal materials or metal material plates or thin metal plates at a predetermined timing, thereby eliminating residual stress (strain).

Abstract: A joint structure for a power transmitting member comprising a fiber reinforced plastic tube, a joint comprising a joint portion for joining to an end portion of the tube, and a sealing portion formed on an end of the tube side of the joint portion, wherein the joint portion and the sealing portion are disposed in an interior of the tube, a liquid packing compound for sealing between the tube and the joint, wherein the liquid packing compound fills at least an area between the sealing portion and the tube, wherein the sealing portion has a tapered surface, whose diameter increases toward the end of the tube. Thereby, when the joint portion is joined to the end of the tube, a clearance between the tube and the joint portion is entirely filled with the liquid packing compound.

Abstract: A method for making a composite rivet and upsetting the composite rivet after the rivet has been inserted through (e.g., composite) structural members to be held together. The rivet includes a core having continuous and unidirectionally extending fibers that are reinforced by a thermoplastic resin. The core is surrounded by a braided jacket having fibers arranged in a criss-cross weave. A forming die guide having a containment opening extending therethrough is positioned so that the upstanding end of the composite rivet is received within the containment opening. A heated forming die having a forming cavity is moved into the containment opening of the forming die guide so as to lie in axial alignment with the upstanding end of the rivet. A ram forces the heated forming die through the containment opening so that the upstanding end of the rivet is softened and upset within the forming cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cutting spinal implants to a desired length is disclosed. The spinal implant is supported on a mandrel that rotates while a cutting blade cuts the spinal implant. The apparatus and method accurately size and cut spinal implants to the desired length.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for manufacturing an electric motor, a cylindrical stator core circumferentially dividable to plural core components is inserted into a circular internal surface of a motor housing. In this case, the motor housing is heated to be expanded thermally thereby enlarge the circular internal surface thereof. Then, the stator core is fit over the external surface of an insertion guide head of a generally cylindrical shape, and the insertion guide head is moved upward toward the thermally expanded motor housing secured on a fixed table to insert the stator core inside the motor housing. When the insertion guide head reaches a predetermined axial position inside the motor housing, a pressing mechanism incorporated in the insertion guide head is operated to press the plural core components on the circular internal surface of the motor housing.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an effective technique for easily installing many turns of a coil winding on the stator body. According to the invention, method of manufacturing a motor is provided. The motor may include a stator body, field cores, pole pieces, coil receiving parts. The method may include the steps of bending the pole pieces away from the coil receiving parts, inserting the tied coils into the coil receiving parts and bending the pole pieces bent away from the coil receiving parts toward the coil receiving parts, thereby retaining the coils in the coil receiving parts by the pole pieces. Because the pole pieces are once bent away from the coil receiving parts and then, the tied coils are inserted into the coil receiving parts, it is not necessary to retain each turn of the coil winding and therefore, number of turns of the coil winding is not restricted by the length of the pole pieces. As a result, high motor output can be ensured without uselessly upsizing the motor.

Abstract: Method for fabricating a stator core and a back yoke of an outer rotor type BLDC motor in a direct coupling type washing machine, including the steps of providing a base metal of a circular electric sheet having a predetermined diameter, and pressing the base metal to form a back yoke at a periphery of the base metal, and divisional cores on an inside of the back yoke of the base metal, whereby forming the stator core and the back yoke at a time, to reduce working hours, and saving a material.

Abstract: An improved damascene method of forming a write coil of a magnetic head includes forming a hard mask layer over an insulator layer; forming a photoresist layer over the hard mask layer; performing an image patterning process to produce a write coil pattern in the photoresist layer; etching to remove portions of the hard mask layer in accordance with the write coil pattern; etching to remove portions of the insulator layer in accordance with the write coil pattern; etching to remove the remaining portion of the etched hard mask layer; electroplating a material comprising copper (Cu) within the etched portion of the insulator material; and performing a chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) process over the resulting structure. By removing the remainder of the hard mask material before the CMP, the quality of the CMP is improved.

Abstract: An inexpensive fine resistor which do not require dimensional classifications of discrete substrates, eliminating a process of replacing a mask according to a dimensional ranking of each discrete substrate as in the prior art. The resistor includes discrete substrate made into pieces by dividing an insulated substrate sheet along a first slit dividing portion and a second dividing portion perpendicular to the first dividing portion; top electrode layer formed on a top face of discrete substrate; resistor layer formed such that a part of resistor layer overlaps top electrode layer; protective layers formed so as to cover resistor layer; side electrode layer formed on a side face of discrete substrate such that side electrode layer is electrically coupled to top electrode layer.

Abstract: In the manufacture of an electric heater, means (24, 26) is provided for feeding and guiding an elongate corrugated metal ribbon heating element (14) progressively into overlying edgewise relationship with a base (2) of thermal and electrical insulation material. Means (6, 8) is provided for supporting the base (2) and for effecting relative motion between a surface of the base (2) and the means (24, 26) for feeding and guiding the heating element (14), such that motion of the base (2) is synchronised with feeding of the element (14). Further means (28) is provided for applying localised edgewise pressure to the heating element (14) as it is progressively fed and guided into the overlying edgewise relationship with the base (2), to urge the heating element (14) towards the base (2) and cause an edge portion (22) of the heating element (14), or one or more parts (22) secured to the heating element (14) and extending edgewise therefrom, to become secured by embedding in the base (2).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention improve upon component level inspection performed by pick and place machines. Such improvements include providing first article inspection in pick and place machines by collecting images of the placement event inside the machine and identifying errors as they happen. By displaying this information as it is generated on the machine, the operator can take prompt and effective corrective actions. In one embodiment, images are taken of the placement location before and after placement of the component. These images are then processed and displayed to the operator shortly after the placement has completed. In addition to the images, key measurements are displayed to the operator to assist in the diagnosis of problems as they occur. Key features that are presented to the operator include absence/presence detection, vibration detection and manual visual inspection.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for loading a socket and/or adapter device with a corresponding semi-conductor component, a socket and/or adapter device, a precision alignment device, as well as a mechanism for loading a socket and/or adapter device with a corresponding semi-conductor component, whereby the mechanism comprises a device, especially a mechanical device for aligning the mechanism in relation to the socket and/or adapter device.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for handling workpieces such as hard disk drive sliders during a debonding process uses a fixture having two sets of finger-like projections that are interleaved. The sets are movable relative to each other to space apart the sliders after they are processed from their original row configuration. The post-processing separation is required to properly debond the sliders. The fingers on each set are closely interleaved to reduce the amount of displacement required to adequately separate the sliders for debonding. After the sliders are displaced, they are directly debonded into the inspection trays. This design eliminates the need for manual handling of the workpieces during these phases of manufacturing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for separating culls coupled to a lead frame when a semiconductor chip is molded. The apparatus includes a lower plate, on which culls coupled to a lead frame are placed, an upper plate pressing culls placed on the lower plate in order to separate culls from the lead frame, a pilot pin installed in the upper plate by passing through the upper plate in order to press culls together with the upper plate when the upper plate presses the culls, and a sensor unit installed adjacent to the movement path of the pilot pin so as to detect a movement of the pilot pin. When culls are separated, faults of articles caused by a molding material insufficiently filled in a mold are checked through detecting a movement of the pilot pin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for through-contacting flexible substrates 1, in particular circuit boards, having electrically conductive contact zones 4, 41 present on two opposing surfaces 1a, 1b of the substrate provides that a cut 11 is produced obliquely to the surfaces of the substrate in the area of the contact zones, and the two substrate areas 20, 30 adjoining the oblique cut are moved past each other until they lock behind each other. Moving them past each other is effected by a ram 12, by the action of compressed air 13, by applying a vacuum 14 or by a driving hook 15 fixed to the cutting tool. The two steps of producing the cut and moving the two substrate areas adjoining the cut past each other are effected in a common processing station, preferably in a single operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for mounting electronic components are provided which shorten a cycle time required for mounting and enable a component mounting machine to be arranged in a small area. There is provided a controller, so that a retreat control for a second electronic component is performed to a second component feeder so as to avoid an interference if a first electronic component or a component holder interferes with the second electronic component of the second component feeder because of movement of a mounting head. The time conventionally required for moving up and down a component holder can be reduced, and moreover the need of uselessly moving along a detour at a time of moving the mounting head is eliminated. The cycle time can be shortened, and eventually costs can be reduced.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a modularized leadframe, using a first mold set to paste and hold the upper surface of rows of multiple block leads, using a second mold set to paste and hold at least one selected surface of the lower surface of leads, let second mold set form a protruding part among each row of leads, let the surface of the protruding part be in close contact with the inner surface of the first mold set, then the hollow space between mold sets is injected with packaging materials such that a leadframe structure is formed with leads fixed and wire-bonding surface and soldering surface exposed ,a hollow space is formed in the leadframe for later wire-bonding operation after chip is attached in the space.

Abstract: An installation device and method for installing engine components, such as bearings and seals, on an engine. The device including a first connection member that couples to an engine and a second moveable member configured to translate relative to the first connection member. The device also includes a rack and pinion arrangement that provides translation of the second moveable member relative to the first connection member.

Abstract: Briefly, the present invention provides a process which uses an air jet containing non-abrasive particulate media at a low pressure which selectively removes thermal barrier coatings from components without damaging the metallic substrate. This process selectively removes thermal barrier coatings from the cooling holes of components.

Abstract: A base layer, which is supposed to be burnt off by baking, is formed on an unbaked member such as ceramic green sheet or laminated ceramic green sheets. This base layer improves ink acceptability of the unbaked ceramic member particularly for low viscosity ink such as jet-ink, and prevents oozing, draining, uneven thickness. This structure thus allows the inkjet to form a precise pattern. The base layer is burnt off at the baking step in the manufacturing process of electronic components, thus it does not adversely affect the reliability of the electronic component.

Abstract: A base layer, which is supposed to be burnt off by baking, is formed on an unbaked member such as ceramic green sheet or laminated ceramic green sheets. This base layer improves ink acceptability of the unbaked ceramic member particularly for low viscosity ink such as jet-ink, and prevents oozing, draining, uneven thickness. This structure thus allows the inkjet to form a precise pattern. The base layer is burnt off at the baking step in the manufacturing process of electronic components, thus it does not adversely affect the reliability of the electronic component.

Abstract: A system for machining a component with complex contour. The machining system includes a coolant flow nozzle with an interior passage with a first portion having a first cross-sectional shape, and a second portion having a second cross-sectional shape, with the second cross-sectional shape selected so that fluid discharged from the nozzle has a selected cross-sectional shape. A method of fabricating a coolant flow nozzle with an interior passage that has a varying cross sectional shape.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method and a manufacturing apparatus for a wheel-support rolling bearing unit, when forming a crimped portion 14 on an end (inside end) of a hub main body 8a, by rocking die forging using a die 26, while preventing enlargement of equipment, in order to prevent forming indentations in a second outer raceway 6a and a second inner raceway 12a, in the present invention, the outer ring 1a is turned by a motor 48, and the balls 32 are rotated. A difference is provided between the rotation speed of the balls 32 and an oscillation speed of the die 26. This difference is preferably at least 10 min?1. By rotating the balls 32 the formation of indentations in the second outer raceway 6a and the second inner raceway 12a is prevented. Moreover, by providing the difference between the rotation speed and the oscillation speed of the die 26, an increase in the torque required for rotation the outer ring 1a is suppressed.

Abstract: A method for controlling the disc ejecting operation in an optical disc drive by utilizing a logical element for receiving a state of a switch to drive a roller to load or eject the optical disc is disclosed in this invention. The method comprising the steps that to perform an ejecting operation when the logical element receives an eject command and to selectively perform an additional ejecting operation according to the changing of OFF/ON states of the switch. The additional ejecting operation is for ejecting the disc further after the disc ejecting operation. The additional ejecting operation can be driving the roller for a predetermined period of time or a predetermined number of revolutions to further eject the disc. The additional ejecting operation can also be driving the roller to eject the disc until the switch is at OFF state, and a maximum period of time or a maximum number of revolutions is set to constrain the additional ejecting operation.

Abstract: A wet-shaving system can include an exfoliation member, the position of which is adjustable relative to a housing and/or handle portion of the wet-shaving system.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a shaving apparatus handle includes an interior cavity, a housing, and an actuator. The interior cavity has a first end and a second end lengthwise, and is operable to store flowable shaving aid material. The housing is mounted on the handle and includes one or more ports in fluid communication with the contents of the interior cavity. The actuator is disposed within the interior cavity and includes a ratchet mechanism, a button, and a piston. The ratchet mechanism and the button are operable to work in concert to move the piston uni-directionally toward the second end of the interior cavity. The movement of the piston causes the flowable shaving aid material to be dispensed from the handle adjacent a razor cartridge.

Abstract: There is disclosed an actuation mechanism for actuating a power tool. The actuation mechanism comprises a cable assembly comprising at least one outer cable (41) arranged coaxially around an inner cable (40), wherein the inner cable (40) is adapted to slide axially relative to the outer cable (41). The actuation mechanism also comprises at least one electrical contact (42) connected to the cable assembly and a plurality of switch members (51, 54) connected to the cable assembly. In use, actuation of at least one predetermined one of the switch members causes the inner cable to move relative to the outer cable to close the electrical contact and actuate the power tool.

Abstract: A suction connection arrangement for a compass saw includes a suction connection element (26) for connecting suction flow producing apparatus with the compass saw, a suction channel (24) for connecting the suction cross-section (18) of the saw with the suction connection element and completely separable from the compass saw (2), and a connection device (30) for releasably connecting the suction connection elements (26) with the saw housing (4).

Abstract: The principles of our invention can be applied to both push-saws and pull-saws. More points could, of course, be used. A change in the pitch changes the ratio between forces applied parallel and perpendicular to the stroke direction, and therefore determines how aggressive the saw will behave. For hard stock, a less aggressive behavior is more efficient, decreasing the forces applied perpendicular to the stroke direction. For soft stock, a more aggressive behavior is more efficient, increasing the forces applied perpendicular to the stroke direction and decreasing the number of strokes necessary to cut through a particular piece of stock. Furthermore, the preferred embodiment of our invention allows multiple saw blades to be used with each saw for cutting a variety of materials (wood, metal, plastics, etc.).

Abstract: A pair of scissors includes a pair of spaced apart cutting blades manipulatable by the operator's fingers receiving within a pair of finger receiving openings. One of the finger receiving openings is formed from an arcuate shaped member from which there extends a projection forming a finger stop. The projection restricts the user's middle finger from sliding over the arcuate shaped member during use of the scissors.

Abstract: The child's scissors with simulated vehicle attachment is a pair of child's scissors that has a simulated car or other forward-moving vehicle extending vertically from the upper cutting blade. The simulated vehicle is designed to instruct a child in the use of scissors by suggesting that the scissors are fun and non-threatening. Additionally, the simulated vehicle intimates to a child that forward movement of the scissors is necessary for proper use, and encourages the child to cut in a straight line by “driving the vehicle” across the page being cut. The simulated vehicle also helps a child hold the scissors correctly by providing a visual marker that should be positioned on top of the scissors when held properly.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of cutting devices and specifically relates to cutting tools comprising a locking means in the form of an integral screw. In particular, the invention relates to a cutting device comprising an integral spring, capable of facilitating opening of the blades. According to one embodiment of this invention, the device comprises a locking screw and spring in scissors and nippers. According to an embodiment of this invention, the blades are self-sharpening.

Abstract: A power operated knife comprises a blade supporting structure supporting an annular blade for rotation about a central axis. The blade and blade supporting structure are engagable along bearing contact locations that are spaced apart in a direction parallel to the axis so that the blade is stabilized both radially and axially as the knife operates. The blade supporting structure comprises a split blade housing member that is radially expandible and contractible to receive the blade. The split blade housing member and blade engage along relatively short lines of bearing contact that serve to minimize friction and blade heating when the knife operates. The bearing locations are spaced apart both circumferentially around the blade perimeter and in the direction of the axis so that the blade position is stabilized during operation of the knife.

Abstract: A blade that is preferably non-metallic has a middle portion and two outside portions. The outside portions have a variety of configurations and beveled edges to assist in the scraping, cleaning, and peeling of unwanted materials from surfaces.

Abstract: A head for a string trimmer machine includes a housing member having a central axis. The housing member is adapted for attachment to a string trimmer machine and includes a serpentine guide path in the housing for a length of trimmer line, with the guide path being located in a plane including the central axis of the housing and terminating in exit openings on opposite sides of the housing.

Abstract: A drive for a motor-driven hand-held tool includes a motor (17) and a gear mechanism (20) for converting a rotational movement of the motor (17) into a reciprocating movement of the reciprocating drive element (30) for a working tool, with the gear mechanism (20) having a transmission element (23) axially secured on a support (21) with a support member (26) and including a mass-balance member (31), a first eccentric take-off element (24) cooperating with the reciprocating drive element (30) and a second eccentric take-off element (25) cooperating with the mass-balance member (31) for imparting reciprocating movement thereto, and with the support member (26) forming a slide support surface for the mass-balance member (31).

Abstract: What is new in this invention, it is the complete automation of the remote marking process. It is completely computer controlled and made possible by laser printer type marking/pointer equipment. Also, completely new is the concept of embedding digital information into a laser beam or other coherent information vector and attaching this way data/information to any object or place. New is the idea of using a discrete information vector not only as a beacon but also as a selector for the marking of more than one target objects. New is the idea of completely software controlled computerized digital marking of places or objects for closing motion control loops. No on-site human operators/soldiers needed. No position sensors needed anymore, nothing is bolted down, easy to reconfigure any environment. The invention is a major step in robotics and controls, improving considerably the eye-hand coordination of robots, making fully possible the action of the digital world on the real/physical world.