Abstract: A representative method for manufacturing a highly-laminated magnetic inductor core includes: depositing at least a first layer of a ferromagnetic material; depositing at least a first layer of a sacrificial conductive material; depositing a support structure formed of a ferromagnetic material; and removing the sacrificial conductive material, thereby leaving the at least first layer of ferromagnetic material mechanically supported by the support structure.

Abstract: A magneto-resistive (MR) sensor is provided including a pinned layer, and a free layer disposed above the pinned layer. Also included is a pair of leads disposed over portions of the free layer. Further, a pinning layer is disposed below the pinned layer. Disposed below the pinning layer is an underlayer. For enhanced operation, first portions of the pinned layer disposed below the leads have a first pinned layer magnetization parallel with a free layer magnetization associated with the free layer in the absence of an external field. Further, a second portion of the pinned layer has a second pinned layer magnetization perpendicular with the free layer magnetization in the absence of the external field.

Abstract: Magnetic heads capable of recording and reading with high sensitivity and resolution are provided by minimizing the outflow of magnetic fluxes from a flux guide to magnetic shields while using a flux guide structure for an MR element. In the magnetic head, magnetic shields exposed on a surface opposite a magnetic recording medium (air bearing surface) and a flux guide exposed between the magnetic heads via a non-magnetic layer are provided, and magnetic fluxes are guided by the flux guide to a magnetoresistive (MR) element formed in a position not exposed on the air bearing surface. The height of the magnetic shields in direction perpendicular to the air bearing surface is less than the distance from the air bearing surface to the MR element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a thin film magnetic head, capable of easily manufacturing a thin film magnetic head with high precision, in which a magnetic shield layer is disposed so as to surround a magnetic pole layer from three directions of a medium outflow direction and two side directions. In a magnetic pole formation region surrounded by a first gap layer portion, a magnetic pole layer and a second gap layer portion are formed and the magnetic pole layer is covered with the first and second gap layer portions. After that, a write shield layer is formed on the first and second gap layer portions so as to surround the magnetic pole layer from three directions (a trailing direction and two side directions).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetoresistance effect device, including: forming a first ferromagnetic body, a nonmagnetic dielectric layer on the first ferromagnetic body, and a second ferromagnetic body on the nonmagnetic dielectric layer; etching part of an external region of a predetermined ferromagnetic tunnel junction region using a first linear mask pattern which is traversing the predetermined ferromagnetic tunnel junction region; and etching another part of the external region of the predetermined ferromagnetic tunnel junction region using a second linear mask pattern which is traversing the predetermined ferromagnetic tunnel junction region and intersecting with the first linear mask pattern.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chip-type ceramic electronic component having stable electrical properties and excellent mechanical strength includes the steps of providing a plurality of green sheets having predetermined cutting positions, coating inorganic paste including the same ceramic material as that included in ceramic green sheets, and an inorganic material having higher resistivity than that of the ceramic material, on a region of each ceramic green sheet, and laminating a predetermined number of the ceramic green sheets to form a ceramic laminated product. Then, the ceramic laminated product is cut into a chip at the predetermined cutting positions and sintered to form a ceramic sintered compact, and external electrodes are formed at both ends of the ceramic sintered compact.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaping coil ends of a generator's stator having a plurality of sets of U-shaped large and small conductor segments. The apparatus includes four twister cylinders holding connection ends of the large and small conductor segments in four radial layers at an axial end of the stator, a rotating mechanism rotating the twister cylinders alternately in opposite directions, an elevating mechanism moving the twister cylinders in the axial direction of the stator, and a controller synchronously controlling the rotating mechanism and elevating mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus for building pallets comprises a jig frame adapted to maintain a plurality of deck boards in deck board locations on top of a plurality of stringers in parallel stringer locations. A gantry frame is mounted above the jig frame and a plurality of nailing guns is mounted on the gantry frame. The gantry frame is movable with respect to the jig frame to position and operate the nailing guns to nail deck boards to stringers. The nailing guns are mounted to the gantry frame such that they can move up and down with respect to the gantry frame, and the nailing guns are biased toward a lowest gun position. Each gun can move vertically so that when using uneven boards, all guns will fire.

Abstract: A truss fabrication system and method for use in fabricating trusses has a truss set-up table and a gantry movable relative to the truss set-up table for pressing connector plates into truss members. A wheel guide directs movement of the roller assembly relative to the truss set-up table. The truss set-up table has a substantially horizontal table deck having a side edge, and extension arms projecting generally horizontally outward from the side edge. A gantry press moves relative to the truss set-up table and is sized and arranged relative to the truss set-up table for pressing connector plates into truss members supported on the table deck and for pressing connector plates into truss members supported on the extension arms. The extension arms are spaced apart from each other along the table deck side edge to define work bays sized to permit a worker to pass into the work bay to the table deck side edge for manipulating the truss components on the table deck.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an anisotropic conductive substrate is disclosed. A back holder has metal pins on a surface thereof. A liquid compound is formed on the surface of the back holder with metal pins. The liquid compound is pressed to deform the metal pins into electrodes in the liquid compound. The thickness between upper surface and lower surface of the liquid compound is between 25 ?m and 250 ?m. The electrodes have upper ends and lower ends exposed from upper surface and lower surface of the liquid compound to provide electrical contact of anisotropic conduction.

Abstract: Materials bonded together are separated using electrical current, thermal stresses, mechanical force, any combination of the above methods, or any other application or removal of energy until the bonds disappear and the materials are separated. In one embodiment the original bonding was composed of two layers of material. In another embodiment, the sandwich was composed of three layers. In a further embodiment, the parts of the sandwich are firmly maintained in their respective positions during the application of current so as to be able to subsequently align the materials relative to one another.

Abstract: Process for producing a high-density printed wiring board, comprising: providing an ultrathin-copper-foil-clad board having a hole and outermost copper foil thickness of 5 ?m or less, plating the surface by electroless copper plating to form a layer of 0.1 to 1 ?m thickness, forming an electrolytic copper plating layer of 0.5 to 3 ?m thickness using the electroless copper plating layer as electrode, forming a plating resist layer on a portion of the copper plating layer, forming a pattern copper plating layer of 6 to 30 ?m thickness on the copper surface in where the plating resist layer is not formed, by electrolytic plating, removing the plating resist layer, and etching the entire surface to remove the thin electrolytic copper layer, the electroless copper layer and ultrathin copper foil layer at least where the pattern copper plating layer is not formed.

Abstract: A circuit component built-in module can be produced by filling a conducting material in through holes of a sheet-like member, stacking the sheet-like member and a metal foil on a circuit component package, and applying heat and pressure to embed the circuit component in the sheet-like member, and patterning the metal foil. The circuit component package includes a mounting member with substrate and wiring pattern and a circuit component. The circuit component includes a component body and external electrode, with the component body being thinner at a portion on which the external electrode is provided. The external electrode is provided on a surface of the circuit component that is opposed to the mounting member, and the component body is in contact with the mounting member.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a notched electrical test probe tip preferably includes the first step of providing an elongate electrically conductive blank having a longitudinal planar axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. Preferably, the next step is drilling a central bore substantially parallel to the longitudinal planar axis, the central bore extending at least partially from the first end to the second end. Then, preferably, at least one portion of the blank is removed from the longitudinal planar axis at the first end to an exterior surface of the blank between the first end and the second end to expose a contact surface. In one preferred embodiment, the method may include a step of coating the exterior surface of the blank with insulation.

Abstract: A process to restore and refurbish an engine part or accessory. The process includes the steps of visually inspecting the pair or accessory for cracks, erosion or broken areas. Selected areas of the part or accessory are then machined or drilled off. The selected areas of the part or accessory are then built up in excess of finished dimensions by welding. Finally, the selected areas of the part or accessory are machined to their finished dimensions.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a stacking-type, multi-flow, heat exchanger, heat transfer tubes and outer fins are stacked alternately, each heat transfer tube being formed by connecting a pair of tube plates and including an inner fin therebetween. The manufacturing method includes the steps of disposing the tube plates so as to oppose each other, inserting an inner-fin forming material between the tube plates, stacking the tube plates with respect to each other so as to nip or seize the inner-fin forming material between the tube plates, and cutting the inner-fin forming material and end portions of the tube plates simultaneously. By this method, the time for required manufacturing heat transfer tubes may be reduced significantly, and the productivity of the heat exchanger may be increased significantly. The positioning of inner fins may be achieved with a high degree of accuracy.

Abstract: Provided is a method of designing a device, comprising the steps of determining a disposing process for each component of the device, the disposing process being selectable from a melting process, a shredding process and a renovating process, and designing a connecting part for joining two of the components of the device that would be determined to be disposed by different disposing processes in the determining step so as to be easily separated from each other. Thereby, the amount of work for dismantling the device and separating the components can be substantially reduced, and the component parts can be disposed simultaneously in most part.

Abstract: A bearing assembly and method in which a bearing cage is disposed around a rotating member and a housing is disposed around the cage. A first portion of the radial outer surface of the cage extends in a slightly spaced relation to the corresponding portion of the inner surface of the housing, and a second portion of the radial outer surface of the cage projects from the first portion in a radial direction and engages the corresponding portion of the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: A folding knife is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a food peeler having a removable blade that includes an end received in a bore of the food peeler handle and a resilient member is mounted adjacent to the end of the blade and allows for the blade to be moved between a centered and offset position so that the blade may be removed and replaced. A tool is provided in order to remove and replace the blade.

Abstract: A head cover trimming system for trimming around a ground level head cover includes a head cap and a grass trimmer assembly. The head cap is provided on the head cover and includes a centering member. The grass trimmer assembly includes a head member having a peripheral edge portion along which is mounted a cutting element. The grass trimmer assembly is driven through a drive shaft connected to a rotary tool at one end. Arranged within the head member is a retractable centering shaft. When the head member is placed over the head cover, the centering shaft is received by the centering member to center the grass trimmer about the head cover. The centering shaft retracts into the head member to allow the rotating cutting element to trim the area around the head cover.

Abstract: A blade of ceramic material is treated to enhance the strength and sharpness of the cutting edge. In one embodiment, ceramic particles along at least one margin of an edge-forming face are fused, such as by a laser treatment. The edge mardin can have a hard ceramic coating of a different ceramic material such as a nitride of chromium, zirconium, titanium, titanium carbon or boron. The hard ceramic coating can be used alone or in conjunction with the laser treatment. The invention includes the methods of treating the edge, both to form the hard ceramic coating and to fuse the particles by scanning with laser, such as an ultraviolet laser.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of an improved chainsaw guard. The saw guard includes a pivotable guard arm that may include downwardly extending saw chain guarding walls. In particular embodiments, the guard arm is pivotally connected to a mounting bracket, which is adapted to accommodate mounting the guard to the bar studs of various chainsaws having different bar stud spacing. The mounting bracket may be swept back to facilitate mounting to a wide variety of chainsaw models. The guard arm may include a handle adjacent the chainsaw housing to permit the guard arm to be lifted away from the guide bar so as to provide access to the upper run of the saw chain such as to perform maintenance or to permit positioning of the saw chain against a work piece in an undercutting operation.

Abstract: Provided are shavers that are particularly applicable to shaving a user's head, but that may be utilized for shaving any part of the body. More specifically, a shaver according to the present invention has one or more of the following elements: a wheel or other rolling device on the same side of the shaver as the razor blade or other shaving component, an adjustable finger hook for accommodating fingers of different sizes, and an attached stand for supporting the razor blade or other shaving component when the shaver is set down.

Abstract: In a shaving implement a handle is provided that includes a body section and an end portion projecting outwardly therefrom. An axle member is rotatably coupled to the end portion for selective angular movement relative thereto. A razor cartridge is coupled to the axle member and includes at least one razor blade that defines an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge is rotatably moveable with the axle member and the detent is provided for releasably retaining the axle member and thereby the razor cartridge in the user selected angular position relative to the handle.

Abstract: A dartboard positioning device and method includes a housing that has a back wall, a front wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The back wall is arcuate and abuttable against an edge of a dartboard. A center mark indicator is positioned on the first side wall. A distance measuring assembly is positioned in the housing and is adapted for determining a distance from the center mark indicator to a selectable point. A laser pointer mounted on the first side wall defines the center mark indicator and is adapted for directing a point of light away from the housing. The laser pointer is angled with respect to the housing so that the point of light strikes a floor surface spaced 7? 9.25? from the first side wall when the center mark indicator is positioned 5? 8? above the floor surface.

Abstract: A precise center and edge finder in which the position of the center or edge of a workpiece is directly located with respect to a work tool, such as a milling machine having a spindle driven chuck. The finder has a housing with a shank at one end for attachment to the chuck and a discharge aperture at the other end for discharging a beam of light toward the center or edge of the workpiece. Disposed within the housing is a source of light, preferably a laser diode module, and batteries to power the light source. The beam of light from the finder projects downward in alignment with the centerline of the spindle to the previously marked center or along the edge of the workpiece. The finder eliminates the need for calculations to find the true edge and the risk of contact damage to the workpiece or precision tool.

Abstract: Rotational motions between a displacement-measuring probe and an optical test surface define a spherical or near spherical datum surface against which measurements of the probe are taken. The probe has a measurement axis that is maintained substantially normal to the optical test surface during the course of measurement.

Abstract: A tile measuring device includes a reference bar member having a bottom side with a gap gauge extending therefrom. A plurality of shafts extends through the reference bar member and terminating in a flexible contact bar conformable to an obstruction. Each shaft of the plurality of shafts is independently slidable through the reference bar member and held in position by a brake mechanism.

Abstract: A garment drying cabinet and a garment dryer utilizing the garment drying cabinet. The garment drying cabinet includes a housing through which at least one heater mounting opening and at least one exhaust hole are disposed. At least one heater mount is attached to the housing proximate to each mounting opening and is dimensioned to attach a heater to the housing such that the air directed from the heater is delivered into the interior of the housing. A cabinet door is movably attached to the housing. The garment dryer combines the drying cabinet with at least one heater.

Abstract: A method of treating a waste stream comprises a vacuum treatment to promote disintegration of the waste material by “flash vapor” production, causing a swiftly vaporizing fraction inside the material to literally explode or shred apart the matrix of the material as a whole. A main processor operates at a level of vacuum that determines a given boiling temperature for a vaporizing fraction, and one which lower than the fraction's boiling temperature for the local vicinity's barometric pressure (eg., atmospheric pressure). The input stream is pre-heated to above the given boiling temperature for that fraction as determined by the main processor's vacuum level without, however, going over the boiling temperature for the local barometric pressure. It is then introduced into the vacuum of the main processor whereby a minor percentage of the vaporizing fraction flashes into vapor, and this presumptively promotes destruction and/or disintegration of the material.

Abstract: A roller capable of easily absorbing impact transmitted thereto while maintaining a desired level of abrasion resistance, and a clothes drying apparatus provided with the roller. The roller is provided with an impact absorption enhancer capable of causing the roller to be easily elastically deformable while maintaining a desired hardness of the roller. Accordingly, it is possible to absorb intensive impact transmitted to the roller while maintaining a desired abrasion resistance of the roller.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding element for a shoe sole. The sliding element includes an upper sliding surface and a lower sliding surface, wherein the lower sliding surface is arranged below the upper sliding surface so as to be slideable in at least two directions. The upper sliding surface can form a lower side of an upper sliding plate and the lower sliding surface can form an upper side of a lower sliding plate. A relative sliding movement between the upper sliding surface and the lower sliding surface distributes the deceleration of the shoe sole over a greater time period and allows the foot to feel as if it is wearing a conventional shoe that contacts a surface with reduced friction, for example, a soft forest ground. As a result, the force acting on the wearer and the momentum transfer on his or her muscles and bones are reduced.

Abstract: High-heeled footwear has a heel with a resilient compressible element allowing the heel of the foot to be lowered at heel strike to approximate a normal walking pattern in low-heeled shoes. Preferably, the footwear also includes a midfoot support structure, which may be a sprung footbed, or a sling and reinforcement girder, and which serves to redistribute load from the wearer's forefoot to her midfoot.

Abstract: A removable insole for insertion into footwear, includes a lower layer made of a viscoelastic gel and including a lower surface, an upper surface, a toe portion, a heel portion and a medial arch portion interconnecting the toe portion and the heel portion, a first recess formed in the lower surface of the toe portion and a second recess formed in the lower surface of the heel portion, each recess having a peripheral side wall and a top wall, a plurality of thin, parallel, spaced apart sinusoidal wave shaped spring walls formed from the viscoelastic gel and connected to the top wall and the peripheral side wall in each recess, and the spring walls having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the toe portion and heel portion which is in surrounding relation to the respective recess; and a top cover secured to the upper surface of the lower layer.

Abstract: A body for a skate boot includes a sole portion, a toe portion extending from a front end of the sole portion, two upper portions extending from two sides of the sole portion, and a heel portion extending from a rear end of the sole portion. The sole portion, toe portion, upper portions and heel portion are made of fiber laminations constructed by multiple layers of fiber fabrics and epoxy resin by means of hot-pressing in a die. At least one thermoplastic substratum is provided in the fiber laminations at the upper portions and heel portion, and has two sewn portions respectively formed at two distal ends at the upper portions and extending out from the fiber laminations inside the thermoplastic substratum. Thus, the body is light-weight, has good shock resistance, and can cover the user's foot well.

Abstract: A work boot has an anatomical tongue that is asymmetrical about a longitudinal line of the tongue extending vertically upward from a mind-point of a bottom of said tongue. The tongue contains memory foam and shapes itself to a particular user. The memory foam causes the tongue to retain its shape. The side walls of the boot have J-bars extending inward therefrom. The J-bars also contain memory foam to comfortably fit the foot of a particular user.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a flexible cover shaped to envelope at least a portion of a wearer's foot. The cover has a sole region with inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface positioned to face the sole of the wearer's foot and the outer surface positioned to face in an opposite direction. The cover also has a plurality of apertures formed in the sole region. The article further includes a removable outsole nested within the cover. The outsole has an upper surface positioned to face the sole of the wearer's foot, a lower surface facing the inner surface of the cover sole region, and a plurality of lugs on the lower surface which protrude into the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: Footwear including an insole formed for relieving pressure on a common digital nerve of a foot. The insole has heel, mid and forefoot sections. The forefoot section of the insole is formed with a pad having a neuroma pad section which underlies the third and fourth metatarsal heads of the foot, so that when a bottom of the foot is placed on the insole, the neuroma pad section applies an upward force to the bottom of the foot sufficient to spread the third and fourth metatarsal heads away from one another and thereby relieve pressure on the third common digital nerve to reduce the risk of neuroma. In other embodiments, the pad is formed as a separate pad for placement in footwear. An insole designed for use with thonged footwear is also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical communication module for communicating a light signal including a groove portion whose section is V-shaped and provided on the surface of an optical waveguide substrate, on one of two surfaces of which groove portion a mirror is formed by the coating with a metal film and in the vicinity of the other surface of which groove portion, a tip of an optical waveguide on the optical waveguide substrate is provided, whereby a signal light guided by the optical waveguide is reflected by the mirror of the metal film so as to be incident on a light-receiving element disposed on the surface of the optical waveguide substrate.

Abstract: A perpetual calendar wheel chart for determining the calendar for a particular year past, present, or future is comprised of two wheel members adapted to rotate about a common center. The first wheel member has in its center indicia representing the tens and ones digits of the year and has around its circumference indicia representing the day of the month. The second wheel member atop the first wheel member is generally transparent and has in its center indicia representing the hundreds and thousands digits of the year for aligning with the ones and tens digits of the year indicia of the first member and has around its circumference twelve transparent windows representing the months of the year that align with the day of the month indicia of the first member to indicate the calendar for a particular year.

Abstract: A luggage identifier, which is disposed on a luggage case or a luggage bag, includes a chassis and an identifying device, wherein the chassis includes a retaining space. The identifying device is disposed in the retaining space. The identifying device includes an identifying unit and a circuit board. The identifying unit is connected to the circuit board with a power switch connected therebetween. Accordingly, the user can easily and quickly identify his/her luggage case by recognizing the identifying device, thereby saving time on looking for the luggage case, and preventing himself/herself from claiming a luggage of other people.

Abstract: A modular table top display having a first upright sub-assembly, a second upright sub-assembly, and upper and lower horizontal cross-members, which extend between the first and second upright sub-assemblies, to span the desired length of the table top. A horizontal cross member extension may be selectively used to extend the length of the display apparatus for longer displays. A flexible sheet material with indicia thereon is releasably secured to the modular table top display apparatus at assembly, and may be rolled up for transport or storage. A clamp extends beneath the table top to secure each of the first and second upright sub-assemblies directly to the table top. Optional lighting may be supported by the rigid frame. The modular table top display apparatus my be disassembled and compactly stored in a carrying case or bag, for ease of transport and storage.

Abstract: A flag label for attaching to a product has adhesive faced transparent over-laminate and under-laminate layers on opposite sides of a printed layer. This assembly is releasably mounted on a release liner prior to use. The over-laminate defines an pressure sensitive adhesive backed tab portion demarcated by a tear line of perforations from a body portion of the label, which has pressure sensitive adhesive areas on its rear surface. The tab portion extends from the body portion and a portion of the body portion is unsupported by the product when attached.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring a label from a label assembly onto a multi-surfaced object includes folding a first portion of the label along a first line of weakness and retaining a remaining portion of the label to the back sheet. An edge of the object is then inserted against the first line of weakness and the first portion of the label is adhered to a first surface of the object. A remaining portion of the label is then removed from the label assembly and adhered to the additional surface of the object resulting in a properly indexed, smooth application of the label to the object.

Abstract: A spring loaded holder with a holder plate which is rotatable between a deactivated zone and an activated zone. When the holder plate is manually moved to the activated zone a cam action will be activated to apply a holding force to the holder plate for firmly holding objects of varied thickness. Such holders can be installed in a picture frame for holding a stack of art sheets. For a vertically mounted art frame a displayed art sheet smaller than the internal size of the art frame can also be held by this holder without shifting. Unused art sheets and associated mat boards can be mounted along with the displayed art sheet. Since all art sheets and mat boards are kept together, the change of art sheet display can be easily achieved any time if desired. Such picture frame can also be used for displaying and storing expired calendar books. The holder can be further modified and used in a variety of holding boards including fun boards, bulletin boards and poster boards.

Abstract: A firearm hammer has a hammer body with a hammer pivot axis for attachment to a firearm frame. A spur is connected to the hammer body, and the spur is movable among a number of positions with respect to the hammer body. The spur may be attached in a standard position in which it extends within the medial plane of the hammer body for use without a scope, or offset positions in which it angles away from the medial plane to provide accessibility. The offset angle may be 45 degrees, and a mating feature may provide the several attachment positions, each secure against movement except by deliberate removal of a fastener.

Abstract: A firearm lock and a firearm locking method including a key-operated lock, which is lockingly engageable with an interior portion of a firing chamber of a firearm. The lock comprises: a cylinder lock body including a plug rotatable therewithin; an inner multiply grooved generally circular cylindrical portion fixed to or integrally formed with a first end of the lock body; and an outer circular cylindrical portion correspondingly multiply grooved generally circular cylindrical portion, fixed to or integrally formed with the plug for rotation therewith between a locked orientation, wherein grooves on the inner cylindrical portion are arranged out of phase with corresponding grooves on the outer cylindrical portion, and an unlocked orientation, wherein the grooves on the inner and outer cylindrical portions are mutually aligned.

Abstract: Different colors are prepared for inner shapes that define different design ballistic patterns. Wear resistant coatings of the different colors are applied over outer surfaces of tube bodies having the design ballistic patterns corresponding to the colors of the wear resistant coatings to allow the design ballistic patterns to be identified by the colors of the wear resistant coatings.

Abstract: A semi-automatic firearm includes a frame and a movable slide mounted on the frame. The slide defines an ejection port and lateral walls that extend longitudinally from a rear face of the slide to adjacent a front face through which an opening is formed to permit egress of a round of ammunition, the rear face and the front face being generally perpendicular to the lateral walls. The firearm further includes a firing mechanism and an access port formed in the lateral walls of the slide.