Abstract: A film conveying mechanism comprises a base, a belt capable of conveying the films, a spring plate, a fixing pin, and a stopper. The spring plate includes an opening on a second end and is longitudinally disposed with respect to the belt. The fixing pin is on the base and holds a first end of the spring plate. The stopper, which is narrower than the opening, protrudes through the opening and limits the movement of the second end of the spring plate in a first direction. The stopper restricts the lateral and longitudinal horizontal movement of the spring plate, allowing the spring plate some retraction or expansion space according to the amount of belt pressure. Using the stopper reduces film jams, makes the spring plate longer lasting, and keeps the film conveying mechanism running efficiently regardless of possible wear and tear or minor manufacturing defects in the spring plate.

Abstract: A drive system for moving a conveyor member to move objects along the conveyor member includes a driven member for operative connection to the conveyor member and a pneumatic assembly operatively connected to the driven member. The pneumatic assembly is operable to drive the driven member in one direction to advance objects supported on the conveyor member and to drive the driven member in a second direction opposite to the first direction such that the conveyor member moves relative to the objects supported thereon. The drive system also includes a control valve that is operatively connected to a source of pressurized air and in fluid communication with the pneumatic assembly, wherein the control valve operates to sequentially cycle pressurized air to alternating ends of the pneumatic assembly so as to induce repeated, rectilinear movement of the conveyor member.

Abstract: Provided is a part carriage device which can smoothly convey a part. A base part 301, a piezoelectric vibration part 302, a weight part 303, a vibration transmission part 304, a carriage way 305 are arranged from a lowest side of a piezo-driven parts feeder 300 in this order. In addition, a straight line L10 for connecting a barycentric position of the piezoelectric vibration part 302, a barycentric position of the vibration transmission part 304, and a barycentric position of the weight part 303 is approximately in parallel to a carriage angle ?10.

Abstract: A belt for power transmission and for conveying elements is provided wherein the belt comprises a top layer attached to the top surface of the belt. The top layer provides a generally smooth top surface for the belt. The belt preferably is a link belt and the top surface of the belt comprises a bonding layer for adhering the top layer to the belt. The bonding layer may be a thermoplastic urethane that is heat fusible with the compressible layer to adhere the compressible layer to the belt. A method is also provide in which a top layer is adhered to a link belt and the top layer is then severed into a plurality of separate elements.

Abstract: A guide bend segment (30) for a modular conveyor chain, comprising a profile from plastic material with a substantially flat upper side (31) extending along an axis proceeding in a curved manner with a guide face in which at least one guide is formed for guiding the modules of a modular conveyor chain, in which profile, adjacent the guide, magnets (37A, 37B) are included for pulling body parts of successive modules (1) of the chain to be guided against the upper side through cooperation with hinge pins (25) of the modular conveyor chain, wherein the at least one guide comprises two grooves (32A, 32B) proceeding in the longitudinal direction of the profile, so that the profile, adjacent the guide plane at the location of the guide has a substantially E-shaped cross section with a central projection (33) located between the grooves and legs located outside the grooves, on an inside bend side and an outside bend side of the projection, respectively, and that in the legs (38A, 39B), magnets are included.

Abstract: A modular belt having modules intercalated and locked into position by a pivot rod having a retaining ring disposed in spaced apart relation relative to the end of the rod along the longitudinal axis. An outermost link end of the first plurality of link ends of the module has an opening that is larger in diameter and offset from the openings in the remaining link ends. The opening in the outermost link end may be substantially oblong-shaped with a portion of the opening coinciding with the remaining openings. The oblong shape improves the rod retaining function.

Abstract: A touch pad device for a portable computer includes a key deck 20; a touch region 24 formed on a portion of the key deck 20; penetration portions 28 extending through the key deck 20 while being adjacent to the touch region 24; push buttons 32 integrally formed with the key deck 20 while being able to deform elastically inside the penetration portions 28; a touch pad 40 formed on a lower surface of the key deck 20 in a position corresponding to the touch region 24 for information input; a cover button 30 mounted on an upper surface of the key deck 20 to cover at least the push buttons 32 and the penetration portions 28, the cover button 30 having first and second button units 31 and 31? adapted to deform elastically and compress the push buttons 32; and a board 42 having switches 44 toggled on/off by pushing the button units 31 and 31?. The touch pad device is advantageous in that it has a minimized number of components, a simple assembly process, and a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A switching device and a remote control transmitter using the switching device are provided. In the switching device, a driving body rotating in conjunction with an operation body is provided. This rotation of the driving body provides an electrical contact or separation of a switch. A rotation of the operation body causes a great number of electrical contacts and separations of the switch. The operation as described above provides fine detection of an operation angle of the operation body to provide detection of the operation position with a high accuracy.

Abstract: A key operated switch that provides enhanced operational characteristics wherein the rotary motion of a key is translated into the actuation of a switch mechanism that rapidly establishes an electrical connection between a source of electrical current and a load. The switch uses a toggle adapted to interact with a standard switching mechanism which reduces the number of components and the cost of the switch. The key cylinder is coupled to a yieldable member such as spring to provide a positive or snap action when the key cylinder is rotated with a prescribed arc of rotation which reduces the complexity of the switch.

Abstract: An electronic switch comprises a substrate having a surface and an embedded electrode, a droplet of conductive liquid located over the embedded electrode, and a power source configured to create an electric circuit including the droplet of conductive liquid. The surface comprises a feature that determines a contact angle between the surface and the droplet.

Abstract: An electric push-button switch (10) includes a housing (22), a push-button (12). The push-button switch (10) further includes a symbol lighting arrangement to illuminate a transparent region (16) of the push-button (12). The transparent region (16) symbolizes the functional unit to be operated by the push-button switch (10) or an actual function of the functional unit. The push-button switch (10) further includes a function lighting arrangement to indicate the operating status of the functional unit. The symbol lighting arrangement comprises a first light source (32), and the function lighting arrangement comprises a second light source (34) and an off-partitioned light conducting section to a light outlet area (18) which is integrated into the push-button (12). Both lighting arrangements are accommodated in a structural space defined by the housing (22).

Abstract: An electrical switch, in the form of a short-stroke key is provided, including a housing having a base and a cover fixed to the base. A contact system is located in the housing, and an actuating member acts on the contact system in a switching manner. The base has a cutout in the underside that is positioned remote from the cover. The cover at least partially covers the base on the upper side and on the side face of the base, and an attachment on the cover engages the cutout in a flange manner such that the attachment is accommodated in the base and is at the most flush with the underside of the base.

Abstract: A process for dewatering hydrocyanic acid by distillation, which comprises distilling crude hydrocyanic acid containing from 50 to 99.9% by weight of HCN, from 0.1 to 40% by weight of water, from 0 to 15% by weight of carbon oxides and optionally from 0.01 to 1% by weight of an involatile stablilizer, at a pressure of from 1 bar to 2.5 bar, a bottom temperature of from 100° C. to 130° C. and a top temperature of from 25° C. to 54° C., in the absence of a volatile stabilizer, in a distillation column to obtain a top draw stream containing purified, anhydrous hydrocyanic acid and carbon oxides and a bottom draw stream comprising water and, where appropriate, the involatile stabilizer.

Abstract: A tank for an electrical apparatus immersed in fluid is formed by a couple of long opposite of opposing walls where any of them have one or more supporting folds; and a couple of short opposite or alternate opposing walls joined to the long walls on their lateral ends, which defines a structure generally parallelepiped-shaped and such lateral ends join defines a supporting curvature. There is a base joined to the lower ends of the parallelepiped; and a cover joined to the upper ends of the parallelepiped covering an internal volume that accommodate at least one core, one or more windings, and the electrical apparatus fluid. Supporting folds define channels that allow them to accommodate inside them the lateral legs and the lower yoke of the core. The tank can be applied to electrical apparatus like transformers, autotransformers, and reactors and the like.

Abstract: A water electrolysis apparatus includes a plurality of unit cells. A membrane electrode assembly of the unit cell includes an anode side power feeding element and a cathode side power feeding element stacked on an anode catalyst layer and a cathode catalyst layer on both surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. A surface of the anode side power feeding element is subjected to a grinding process, and then, subjected to an etching process to form a smooth surface.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell for a portable electronic device is provided, said cell having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte, characterised in that at least the positive electrode comprises a mesoporous structure having a periodic arrangement of substantially uniformly sized pores of cross-section of the order of 10?8 to 10?9 m.

Abstract: A system and method increase yield from semiconductor wafer electroplating. The aspects include a semiconductor wafer, the semiconductor wafer comprising a plurality of die areas. A plating ring for holding the semiconductor wafer in position during electroplating is also included, the plating ring substantially surrounding a circumference of the semiconductor wafer and having a width that varies in order to avoid overlap near edge die areas of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: A sputtering cathode assembly attachable to a cathode mounting plate for a thin-film vapor deposition chamber. The cathode assembly includes a magnet module and a cathode body generally coextensive with and sealingly housing the magnet module and defining a water channel between a top plate of the cathode body and a cooling channel plate of the magnet module. An elongated target is releasably connected atop and coextensive with the top plate and secured in place by a unique threaded fastener engagement between a target clamp and an edge portion of the cathode body whereby the target is replaceable without disassembly of the cathode body. Unique replaceable elongated fastener receiving inserts releasably secure said target against the target plate to effect target replacement without disassembly of the cathode body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor adapted for electrical connection to a power source having an electrical contact means (3). The sensor has a first insulating substrate (1) carrying a first electrode (2) and a second insulating substrate (7) carrying a second electrode (6). The electrodes are disposed to face each other in spaced apart relationship, sandwiching a spacer (4) therebetween. A first cut-out portion extends through the first insulating substrate (1) and a spacer (4) to expose a first contact area (23) on the second insulating substrate (7). This permits the electrical contact means (31) to effect electrical connection with the first contact (23) which in turn is in electrically conductive connection with the second electrode (6). A similar contact arrangement may be disposed on the opposite side of the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides reagent compositions, and analyte measuring devices and methods that utilize the reagent compositions.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for forming a thin-film layer on the outer surface of a sensor, by which a thin-film layer formed on the surface of a sensor used for measuring the concentration of elements contained in the measurement object such as a molten metal, slag, or gas, can be easily provided with a complex pattern shape of small thickness and a uniformly arranged pattern shape. The method is provided for forming a thin-film layer of a sensor composed of a solid electrolyte which is a molded body having an inner space, a reference substance filled in the inner space, a reference electrode connected to the reference substance and led out to the outside of the inner space, and a thin-film layer comprising a ceramic powder or a metal powder as the main component and formed on the outer surface of the solid electrolyte in such a manner that part of the outer surface is exposed. This thin-film layer is formed by printing.

Abstract: Devices and methods for separating sample constituents are provided. The subject devices are characterized by having a fluid flow path with at least one electrophoretic separation element positioned at a region thereof. The separation element includes an element for applying an electric field across the fluid flow path and a trapping element for trapping sample constituents that migrate out of the flow path when an electric field is applied across the fluid flow path. In using the subject devices, sample is moved past the separation element and an electric field is applied across the flow path such that constituents of the sample migrate into the trapping element. The subject devices and methods find use in a variety of applications, including protein separation applications.

Abstract: In an electrophoresis method, a capillary plate having a capillary channel is maintained in a predetermined temperature to be processed, and a sample is filled into the capillary channel. A solution is prepared to have a temperature substantially the same as the predetermined temperature of the capillary plate, and the solution is injected into the capillary channel maintained in the predetermined temperature. Voltage is applied between two ends of the capillary channel to perform electrophoresis of the sample.

Abstract: In a sample injection method to a capillary plate, a first liquid is provided into a large-capacity reservoir and a small-capacity reservoir formed at a bottom of the large-capacity reservoir. A sample is dissolved in a second liquid having heavier specific gravity than the first liquid, and the sample dissolved in the second liquid is injected through the first liquid into the small-capacity reservoir.

Abstract: An automated laboratory system and method allow high-throughput and fully automated processing of materials, such as liquids including genetic materials. The invention includes a variety of aspects that may be combined into a single system. For example, processing may be performed by a plurality of robotic-equipped modular stations, where each modular station has its own unique environment in which processes are performed. Transport devices, such as conveyor belts, may move objects between modular stations, saving movement for robots in the modular stations. Gels used for gel electrophoresis may be extruded, thus decreasing the time needed to form such gels. Robotically-operated well forming tools allow wells to be formed in gels in a registered and accurate way.

Abstract: Dielectrophoresis is used to attract particles to an electrode edge then to controllably allow the transport of particles along that edge under a fluid flow to a particular region. The particles may be bacteria which may be maintained in this process in a live state through capture, transport and release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a microfluidic device which involves providing a substrate with a surface and writing a first flowable material on the surface of the substrate. The first flowable material is then solidified to form spacer elements, each with a top surface distal from the surface of the substrate, and a second flowable material is written on the surface of the substrate. A cover having a surface is provided and applied to the substrate, with the surface of the cover contacting the top surfaces of the spacer elements. The second flowable material is solidified to form walls, where the walls, the surface of the substrate, and the surface of the cover form flow channels of a microfluidic device. The resulting microfluidic device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing plating solutions. The apparatus generally includes a plating cell, a reference electrolyte input, one or more external additive pumps, and a process controller. In one embodiment, the plating cell includes a cavity therein having a larger volumetric portion adjacent a smaller volumetric portion adapted to hold one or more solutions therein. The plating cell also includes a base disposed adjacent the bottom of the plating cell and adapted to receive and mix one or more test solutions as part of the plating solution analysis. In one configuration, the base includes electrical ports adapted to connect stimulation signals to a working electrode, counter electrode, and reference electrode disposed within the cell. The base also includes a thermal sensor in thermal contact with test solutions contained within the vessel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for plating a metal onto a substrate. One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for electroplating a substrate. The apparatus comprises a fluid basin, an anode disposed near a bottom of the fluid basin, a restrictor disposed above the anode, and a substrate support member configured to move the substrate within the fluid basin among different elevations relative to the restrictor. Plating profiles on the substrate may be adjusted by changing the elevation of the substrate during plating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing oxide and silicate layers on metal surfaces in a liquid electrolyte, particularly for aluminum metals, magnesium metals and their alloys, as well as for tantalum, titanium, niobium and zirconium. During the production of the oxide and silicate layers in the liquid electrolyte, a bipolar power source is used whose polarity can be changed.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus includes: a disk-shaped holding part for holding a semiconductor substrate with its fist surface; a rotation shaft having an end placed at a second surface of the holding part; a rotatable terminal provided at the other end of the rotation shaft and rotating with the holding part; a fixed terminal for applying current or a voltage to the semiconductor substrate through the rotatable terminal, the fixed terminal being in contact with the rotatable terminal to form a sliding surface perpendicularly to the rotation shaft and electrically connected to a power supply; and a sensor part for detecting a rotational state of the rotation shaft. Protection means for protecting the sensor part against fine particles produced at an interface between the fixed terminal and the rotatable terminal is provided between the sliding surface and the holding part.

Abstract: In order to permit continuous electrolytic treatment of small electrically conductive structures that are electrically insulated against each other on electrically insulating foil material, a device for electrolytically treating electrically conductive structures on surfaces of workpiece (1) that are electrically insulated against each other is provided, said device comprising: a) at least one arrangement, comprising at least one electrode (6) for contacting the work pieces (1) and at least one electrolysis region in a respective one of which at least one counter electrode (4) and the work pieces (1) are in contact with the processing liquid, b) the at least one contacting electrode (4) being disposed outside of the at least on electrolysis region and not being in contact with the processing liquid and c) the at least one contacting electrode (6) and that at least one electrolysis region being spaced so close together that small electrically conductive structures can electrolytically be treated.

Abstract: To improve thermal resistance of a double-sided wiring glass substrate. A through-hole is filled with a copper film layer composed of metallic copper for electrically connecting the front and rear surfaces of the double-sided wiring glass substrate. The copper film layer is formed by first forming an electroless plating copper layer and then forming an electrolytic plating copper layer on a sidewall of the through-hole. As a result, the front and rear surfaces of the double-sided wiring glass substrate can be surely electrically connected as well as high thermal resistance of the whole double-sided wiring glass substrate can be secured.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing an aluminum support for lithographic printing plate, the aluminum support for a lithographic printing plate obtained by the method and a presensitized plate using the same, characterized in that anodizing treatment is performed on an aluminum plate after hydrochloric acid electrolytic graining treatment if necessary, nitric acid electrolytic graining treatment are performed on the aluminum plate at a specified ratio of quantities of electricity, and with this method, a lower-purity aluminum plate could be used and a obtained support for a lithographic printing plate is excellent in press life and scum resistance when a lithographic printing plate is prepared.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for electroplating a zinc-nickel alloy on a substrate, including electroplating the substrate in an aqueous zinc-nickel electroplating bath, including water; nickel ion; zinc ion; at least one complexing agent; and at least one non-ionogenic, surface active polyoxyalkylene compound, wherein the bath has an alkaline pH. In one embodiment, the zinc ion, the nickel ion and the non-ionogenic surface active polyoxyalkylene compound are present at concentrations sufficient to deposit a zinc-nickel alloy comprising a substantially gamma phase.

Abstract: To provide a method for forming an electrodeposited coating excellent in finish-appearance and capable of a higher film resistance value. A method for forming an electrodeposited coating including a step of electrodeosition-coating a cationic electrodeposition coating composition on an object to be coated, wherein a film viscosity of an electrodeposited coating obtained from the cationic electrodeposition coating composition is in the range of 3000 to 5000 Pa·s at 50° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recycling metal pickling baths, including rinsing baths and air washers. Said method is characterised in that a) before the recycling process, free acids in the liquid waste flows to be treated are converted into a metallic salt form, b) water is separated from the largely acid-free metallic salt solution produced in order to obtain a concentrated metal salt solution, and c) the concentrated metal salt solution is subjected to a thermal method in order to obtain metal oxides and free acids. The invention also relates to a corresponding device. The inventive method-and device enable the degree of acid recovery and also the production of metal oxides to be significantly increased, with lower operating costs.

Abstract: An electrochemical machining (ECM) system for machining a workpiece includes a plurality of ECM stations. A first ECM station machines a first region of the workpiece. A second ECM station machines a second region of the workpiece separate from the first region. Additional ECM stations may also be utilized. Each ECM station includes a stationary electrode for delivering electric current for eroding material from the workpiece. Each ECM station also includes an ultrasonic transducer for determining a width of electrolyte between the stationary electrode and the workpiece. Machining of the workpiece in each ECM station is completed when the width of electrolyte reaches a predetermined width.

Abstract: A non-slip jewelry display having a tacky top surface such that jewelry items cling to the display in a frictional fashion; thereby preventing shifting or sliding of the jewelry item on the display when moved or otherwise jolted about.

Abstract: A non-slip jewelry display having a tacky top surface such that jewelry items cling to the display in a frictional fashion; thereby preventing shifting or sliding of the jewelry item on the display when moved or otherwise jolted about.

Abstract: An article display and method of use thereof, comprising a non-slip surface jewelry display for releasably adhering two or more jewelry displays together, to, provide a jewelry display set, wherein any display can be easily separated from the jewelry display set; thereby, providing for individual viewing of the removed jewelry display and/or rearrangement of the remaining jewelry displays within the jewelry display set.

Abstract: A display structure for an article. The display structure includes a base, a gripping member extending from the base and movable into a position for receipt and clasping of an article, and a platform member positioned above the base and coupled to the gripping member such that movement of the platform member moves the gripping member into the position for receipt and clasping of the article.

Abstract: A suture winding device having a rotatable base and a holder is provided. The rotatable base includes a needle holder for receiving a needle having a quantity of attached suture. A plurality of rods is disposed on the base for aligning a retainer thereon. Rods may be arranged in one or more arrays on the rotatable base. The base may be rotated to form loops of suture around the arrays of rods. The retainer includes first and second members that may be joined together using pressure and/or heat.

Abstract: A cap, with contents in a container for delivery, retained in a sealed manner and sealed against a container neck, whereby the cap is welded to a container neck in the manner of a membrane. The cap has dimensions so that it can be tightly retained with a conical section thereof in the container neck or in a conical housing volume of a welding head, with an accurate fit. An edge of the cap is welded to a container front wall.

Abstract: A packaging system and/or storage arrangement for limited life optical media that includes a provision to indicate the presence of oxygen and/or the amount of oxygen present. An oxygen-sensitive material is placed inside a sealable container. The oxygen-sensitive material will undergo a detectable change in the presence of oxygen and/or a detectable change occurs that will correspond to the amount of oxygen present in the sealable container. The detectable change provides an indication of the presence of oxygen and/or a measure of the amount of oxygen inside the sealable container.

Abstract: A disk case has a top case, a bottom case pivotally connected to the top case, and an engaging base located on the bottom case for hooking a compact disk therein. The bottom case is pivotally connected to the top case. The engaging base is located on the bottom case; moreover, the engaging base has a supporting plate located on the bottom case, an engaging body protruding from the top surface of the supporting plate and defining a plurality of grooves formed therein and a plurality of hooking portions respectively located beside the corresponding grooves of the engaging body.

Abstract: A golf bag of the invention includes a bottom; a top frame; and at least one stay to connect the bottom and the top frame, and a reinforce component is provided between the bottom and the top frame to connect with the at least one stay. The golf bag has no relative twist between its top frame and bottom, and its stay(s) easily retract to its original position after distortion under pressure due to the provision of the reinforce component.

Abstract: A toolbox includes a box and at least one ancillary plate. The box includes two halves pivotally connected with each other so that the box can be opened and closed. At least selected one of the halves defines a plurality of slots. The ancillary plate includes a plurality of tabs inserted through the slots and hooked to the selected half so that the ancillary plate is well attached to the box.

Abstract: A box, in particular a box for power tools, having a housing (10) that has a storage space for transporting and/or storing a power tool (20), in particular a hand power tool, that is capable of driving an insert tool (22). A support structure (16) designed for changing the insert tool (22) is provided.

Abstract: A tool organizer is provided, having a housing and a tool holder received within a recess of the housing. The tool holder, which includes a body for holding a tool, is mounted in the recess such that the body of the tool holder can pivot relative to the housing. Thus, a user can orient the body of the tool holder upward to access to a tool and can pivot the body for storage within the recess. The tool holder is also configured to be removed from the housing. Thus, a user can take the tool holder without needing to carry the entire tool organizer.