Abstract: A device for removing an injection-molded substrate with attached sprue from an injection mold having half-molds, in particular a substrate for optical data carriers, includes a lever that can swing in and out of a position between the half-molds of the injection mold and is constructed to include a substrate retaining mechanism with a substrate retaining member with a recess or an opening sized to hold the substrate and configured to receive the sprue with a pass fit. The substrate retaining member secures the substrate in place as the lever swings in and out of the open half-molds. An injection molding machine using the device is also described. The substrate can be quickly demolded and the sprue removed in a single operation without producing dust in the mold.

Abstract: An improved injection molding apparatus having a valve-gated injection nozzle for regulating a flow of molten material through a connecting passageway to a mold cavity. An end portion of the valve stem is configured to cooperate with a complementary sealing portion of the connecting passageway, when the valve stem is configured in a closed position. The mold cavity further includes a vestige forming portion that is located adjacent the sealing portion that is partially defined by a bottom portion of the valve stem when it is configured in the closed position. The apparatus is characterized in that the vestige forming portion extends radially outwardly from the sealing portion such that a first cross-sectional area of the sealing portion is smaller than a second cross-sectional area of the vestige forming portion. Accordingly, tearing along the vestige of the part is substantially avoided.

Abstract: The invention provides a motor-driven injection molding apparatus in which an entire of the apparatus is simplified and made compact. In a motor-driven injection molding apparatus (1), a movable metal mold (12) clamped to a stationary metal mold (11) is mounted to a movable mold plate (13), and two ball screws (17, 18) for moving the movable mold plate (13) are passed through two points on opposing corners of the movable mold plate (13). End portions of the ball screws (17, 18) are set in a cantilever state, and are rotated via pulleys (55, 55) and a timing belt (56), thereby moving the movable mold plate (13). Further, the movable mold plate (13) is guided by a slide guide having a structure that a bearing unit (14) fixed to both sides of a lower portion thereof is fitted to linear rails (15, 16).

Abstract: A torch assembly is provided, the assembly comprising: a container comprising an internal chamber for holding liquid fuel and an opening leading to the chamber; a wick having opposing ends, the first end is inserted through the opening and situated within the chamber, the second end projecting outwardly from the opening; a wick cap attached to the second end of the wick; a wick rod attached to the first end of the wick, the rod designed to be situated within the chamber of the container; and a snuffer cap designed to be attachable and detachable from the wick cap.

Abstract: A force adjusting mechanism for an orthodontic appliance wherein the appliance functions to move teeth and/or to expand the dental arch. The mechanism includes a shaft operatively coupled at opposite ends between a first portion of the appliance which is anchored in the patient's dental arch and a second portion of the appliance which applies force to one or more of the patient's teeth. A lock is slidable along the shaft to compress a spring between the lock and the second portion of the appliance. Co-operating structures on the shaft and on the lock provide a unidirectional ratchet movement of the lock along the shaft. Thus, the lock may be advanced one step at a time in one direction only, preferably manually using an implement for engaging the lock, to compress the spring to apply force to one or more of the patient's teeth. Advantageously, this may be done by the patient or a parent or guardian without the need for an office visit to a clinician.

Abstract: A method and workstation for evaluation of an orthodontic treatment plan for a patient. The workstation is based on a computing platform having a graphical user interface, a processor and a computer storage medium containing digitized records pertaining to a patient including image data (3D image data and/or 2D image data). The workstation further includes a set of software instructions providing graphical user interface tools by which the user can create a proposed treatment plan (proposed position of the teeth at the end of treatment) in three dimensions. The workstation also provides tools for evaluation of the proposed treatment plan.

Abstract: A device for bleaching a part of the human body has a wave-current generator, a plurality of electrodes and a conductive gel. The conductive gel is maintained in contact with the part of the body. An active product is cooperative with the gel so as to be activated under the presence of light or heat. A conductive circuit and a resistor define poles of the electrodes on the container of the conductive gel and the part of the body. The photosensitive bleaching product is activated by applying photonic energy of a wavelength of 400 to 500 nanometers.

Abstract: Articulator (1), which may precisely reproduce the occlusion height in the mouth in preparing a denture excellent in occlusion properties and favorable to a patient, comprises: lower frame (23) provided with lower jaw model support (21) in its upper surface, detachably mounted on which support (21) is a lower jaw model (20); stand (30) mounted in a rear portion of the lower frame (23) to extend upright; upper frame (13) provided with an upper jaw model support (11) in its lower surface, detachably mounted on which support (11) is an upper jaw model (10); circular plates (40) which vary in thickness and are provided in each of the supports (11, 21), the circular plates (40) being selected so as to enable a jaw model mounting surface of each of the supports (11, 21) to be movable in parallel with each of the frames (13, 23).

Abstract: A dental measurement device is disclosed that includes a mouthpiece having a bracket attached thereto and extending outward therefrom. A bite registration compound is applied to the mouthpiece and the mouthpiece is positioned in a patient's oral cavity. The bracket extends outward in front of the patient's face. The bracket includes a vertically oriented planar attachment surface to which measurement devices such as planar rulers are readily attached using adhesives or mechanical fasteners. The rulers include reference markings. The rulers are positioned prior to attachment such that the reference markings align with the anterior midline and incisal edge locations of the patient. Such reference positions are then available for later use in fabricating dental restorations. Alternatively, anterior midline and incisal edge locations are identified by application of permanent markings to the rulers.

Abstract: A driven appliance, such as a contra-angle handpiece for surgical instruments, in particular for dental surgery, includes a handle, a neck and a head for receiving an instrument. The handle and the neck of the contra-angle handpiece each receive a drive shaft, respectively, an input shaft and an output shaft, which are linked to each other by a gear train. The input shaft and the output shaft are slidingly mounted in their respective bodies, which forms a sheath for the two shafts. The shafts are maintained and supported on stops arranged on the corresponding sheathes through a single elastic element which is housed in the bend linking the handle to the neck.

Abstract: The dental model pouring jig of the present invention includes a base member that supports a model base support member and a mold support member. The model base support member is secured to the base member and is capable of mounting a dental model base. The mold support member is adjustably secured to the base member and includes a mold platform that is capable of mounting a mold of a person's teeth. At least a portion of the mold platform is configured to be easily detached and reattached to the mold support member. The mold support member is adjustable relative to the model base support member to properly position the mold adjacent the dental model base.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for matching computer models of two sets of teeth each having corresponding matching regions includes calculating a difference for two sets of teeth shapes; finding the position of one set of teeth with respect to the other set of teeth; calculating a positional difference of the corresponding teeth based on the matching regions; and finding a corrective path to bring one set of teeth to the other set of teeth.

Abstract: A light gun includes a trigger unit; a grip coupled to the trigger apparatus; and a barrel unit coupled with the trigger apparatus. The trigger unit has a trigger and a hammer, and the barrel unit includes a light emitting unit which emits a light bullet in response to generation of an impact by the hammer when a trigger operation is carried out by pulling the trigger.

Abstract: A home exterior selection kit includes a tower body having lateral sides, each having at least first and second areas configured to detachably engage a panel representing an exterior material.

Abstract: A dummy medical instrument for connection to a force feedback mechanism. The dummy medical instrument having a number of cables 5, 8 extending around control knobs 1, 2. In a real instrument corresponding to the dummy instrument, the cables would extend to the tip of the instrument to allow controlled flexing of the tip of the instrument. In the dummy medical instrument, the same cables are routed down the umbilical of the instrument for connection to force feedback motors simulating the forces felt on the tip of the instrument.

Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.

Abstract: A connector for a flat multilayer element that includes a first rigid glazing pane provided with one or more electrical functional elements and a second rigid glazing pane joined flat to that side of the first rigid glazing pane that is provided with the functional elements. The second pane has at least one cutout for making an electrical connection to the functional elements. A liner is fastened in the cutout by a projection, the edge of which lies in the plane between the two rigid panes and/or catches, via the rear, on an undercut of the cutout. The liner serves as a counterbearing surface for fastening at least one connection piece electrically connected to the functional elements.

Abstract: An electronic card assembly comprising a circuit board (1) interposed between two shells (4,5), an insulative frame (3) supporting said circuit board and comprising a pair of protrusions (35) oppositely formed at a front end thereof, a connector (2) assembled to the insulative frame and comprising conductive contacts electrically connecting with the circuit board. A receiving section (34) is integrally disposed at the rear end of the insulative frame. The connector has a longitudinal base (20) and a pair of L-shaped arms (21) extend from opposite sides of the base. A pair of connecting blocks (25) are oppositely disposed at each arm and a slot (23) is provided between each block and the base. The slots receive respective protrusion therein to thereby secure the connector to the insulative frame.

Abstract: A circuit board (14) is installed and locked in place in a connector housing (12) which has a board-receiving slot (24) defined by side guides (44, 46) that closely engage upper and lower surfaces of the board during its forward insertion into the slot. The front portion of the board has a through aperture (50), and the housing has a ramp (52) that can fit into the aperture. As the forwardly-sliding board approaches a fully installed position, the ramp bends the front portion of the board as it rides up the ramp, until the aperture walls snap around the ramp and the board front portion unbends. The board can be slid backward out of the slot, only by bending up the board front portion and sliding it rearward.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anisotropic conductive film for testing an electronic component, which comprises a film substrate comprising an insulating resin and plural conductive paths insulated from each other and penetrating the film substrate in the thickness direction, preferably, an anisotropic conductive film wherein the plural conductive paths are disposed in a houndstooth check pattern and the distance between conductive paths between adjacent rows of conductive paths is smaller than the distance between conductive paths within a row of conductive paths. In another preferable embodiment, the insulating resin comprises a naphthalene skeleton epoxy resin crosslinked with a phenol resin and an acrylic rubber, and both ends of the plural conductive paths are exposed on both the front and the back surfaces of the film substrate.

Abstract: A device and method for creating an electrical contact region between an electrical contact shoe and a stud is provided. The stud includes a flange having a contact face facing a threaded shank. A welding portion extending from the flange faces opposite to the contact face. The welding portion is stud welded to a metal sheet having a thickness of 0.6 mm or less. A cap nut made of a plastic material is fastened to the stud, the plastic material permitting self-locking. To prevent deformation of the metal sheet, a maximum torque of 4 Nm is applied to the cap nut. The cap nut serves a first function of sealing against paint penetration into the electrical contact region and a second function of creating electrical contact between the contact shoe and the stud.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector for an electrical cable comprising a grounding insert comprising: a bushing having a tapered forward end and a tapered rearward end, and a plurality of conductive fingers, wherein each conductive finger has a proximal end that is embedded in the tapered rearward end of the bushing and a distal end that extends from the tapered rearward end of the bushing to a contact site with a cable.

Abstract: A termination structure for mating a cable connector to a circuit board includes a plurality of associated sets of terminals, each terminal set including a pair of differential signal terminals and a ground reference terminal. Each associated set of terminals is arranged in triangular pattern through the connector in order to reduce the impedance through the connector, and the sets are fixed within modules or blocks that are engageable together to form a connector housing. The housing modules permit adjacent associated terminal sets to be easily inverted so that the ground reference terminals of alternating associated terminal sets are located along one row of the connector along with signal terminals of intervening terminal sets, while the ground reference terminals of intervening terminal sets are located along a second row of the connector, along with the signal terminals of alternating associated terminal sets.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for connecting a power supply to an electronic device. The apparatus comprises a first case having an insertion opening and a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves extending outwardly from an inner circumference of the insertion opening. A second case is coupled to the first case to form a receiving space. A rotary member is rotatably inserted in the insertion opening and having slots formed on at least one surface to align with the terminal-receiving grooves of the first case when the rotary member is turned in a first direction in a predetermined angle. A plug terminal assembly installed in the rotary member. In a first state, the plug terminal assembly is positioned approximately vertically upward. In a second state, the plug terminal assembly collapses to an approximately horizontal position.

Abstract: A physical security system for an access point that enables an installer to route a cable for the access point through a cable security bracket. The access point is installed onto a mounting bracket. A locking bracket is installed that engages the access point and the mounting bracket and locked while the access point is installed onto the mounting bracket. Once the bracket is installed and locked, the system does not allow for the access point or the cable to be removed.

Abstract: The invention provides a coaxial connector with a switch in which the life property and contact reliability of a movable contact piece portion are improved, which is further miniaturized and low-profiled than the conventional art, and in which the component configuration is simple, and hence the production cost is low. According to the coaxial connector 1 with a switch, in accordance with fitting with a counter connector, a plug pin 100 is elastically contacted with the plug pin contact portion 57 of a movable contact piece portion 51, and the movable contact piece portion 51 is displaced in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of insertion and extraction of the plug pin against the spring force, and separated from the stationary contact portion 41.

Abstract: Tubulars for transmitting data in a wellbore and threaded connections having electrical contactors embedded therein. The threaded connection includes a first contactor embedded in electrically insulating material within a first slot formed in the pin thread. A second contactor is embedded in electrically insulating material within a second slot formed in the box thread. Upon selected make-up of the pin member with the box member, the first contactor and the second contactor are in contact such that an electrical signal can be transmitted from the box member to the pin member. The first contactor and the second contactor are isolated by at least one sealing arrangement selected from the group consisting of a thread seal, an electrical connector seal, and at least two seals on opposing sides of the first contactor and the second contactor. Methods of manufacturing and making-up a connection are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connection box includes a fuse box having a bottom wall, the fuse box detachably and attachably accommodating a fuse element; a circuit casing being disposed below the fuse box, the circuit casing having a supporting section on an upper surface therof; the circuit casing accommodating a circuit assembly unit; and a plurality of bus bars electrically connecting between the fuse box and the circuit assembly unit, each bus bar being pulled out from the bottom face and drawn into the circuit casing through a wiring path of bus bar along a lower surface of the bottom wall. A draining space is formed between the fuse box and the circuit casing. The supporting section supports the bus bars from a lower side of the bus bars to at least partially come into contact with the bus bar along the bottom wall.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector portion and a frame. The connector portion includes a connector body, a shield member, and a plurality of signal contacts. The connector body is configured for receiving a plurality of cables. The conductive shield member is attached to the connector body and is configured for connection to ground conductors of the plurality of cables. The plurality of signal contacts each have a terminal end configured for connection to a signal conductor of a corresponding cable. The frame is configured for mounting on a printed circuit, and includes at least one conductive portion configured for connection to a ground of the printed circuit. The frame is configured to direct the connector portion into a receiving space at an oblique insertion angle with respect to the printed circuit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a module connector including a housing having four sidewalls that define a chamber for receiving a module therein. Each sidewall defines a plurality of contact recesses. A plurality of contacts is accommodated in the contact recesses and electrically contacts with the module. Pull-out prevention slices are positioned on periphery of the housing. Each pull-out prevention slice has a pressing portion which extends into the chamber and presses on the top of the module downwardly, and an actuating portion which extends upwardly from the pressing portion and is adapted for being manually pulled outward. When the module is needed to be pulled out from the module connector, by pulling the actuating portion outward, the pressing portion is driven to move outward and upwardly with the result that the pressing portion departs from the module to make way to the module for the module being pulled out. Therefore, no special tool is needed, in turn, the module is avoided being scraped.

Abstract: To provide a guide core capable of being detachably attached to an insert body and an insert body to which the guide core can be detachably attached, the present invention provides a guide core able to be attached in a detachable way to an insert body, comprising a supporting portion capable of supporting an external terminal face of an area array type electronic component so that external terminals of the area array type electronic component are exposed to the direction of connection terminals of a socket, and a hook receiver able to be engaged in a releasable way with a hook portion provided to the insert body, and an insert body able to be attached in a detachable way with the guide core, comprising an electronic component guide portion comprising a guide core attachment socket to which the guide core is attached, and an electronic component inlet connected with the guide core attachment socket so that an electronic component can be guided to the guide core attached to the guide core attachment socket, and

Abstract: Apparatus to hang a portable audio equipment that outputs audio signals from the user's neck includes a plug shell provided with a connecting terminal fixed to the inside of a cylindrical plug cover through a sleeve formed of an elastic member. A projecting portion is integrally formed on the connecting terminal side of the plug cover and in the projecting portion is formed an engaging groove that engages with an engaging piece provided on the jack side.

Abstract: An electric socket includes a rotation unit and a switching cap unit. The rotation unit abuts the conducting units inside the socket. The switching cap unit protrudes from the rest of the socket. The rotation unit may be moved along with the switching cap unit. When each of the two prongs of a plug is inserted into the two prong slots of the socket, a user may rotate switching cap unit by a certain angle so that the long sides of the rotation unit may press against the two conducting units of the socket; now, the two conducting units of the socket seize and lock the two prongs of the plug. To take out the plug, a user may rotate the switching cap unit in the reversed direction by a certain angle; now, the two long sides of the rotation unit no longer press against the two conducting units, and the plug may be taken out from the two slots.

Abstract: A networking cable connects and disconnects with an information handling system port through activation of a push-push latch. A first push of the cable's connector, such as a RJ-45 connector, into a port engages the push-push latch to secure the cable in the port. A second push of the cable's connector into the port releases the push-push latch to allow removal of the cable from the port. A cable connector having a clip avoids engagement of the clip with the port by openings of the port and latch that are aligned with the clip. A biasing mechanism provides a biasing force against the cable connector to aid in removal of the cable from the port.

Abstract: A lock (35) is provided at the leading end of a resiliently deformable lock arm (33) on a female housing (20) and engages an engaging portion (14) on a male housing (10). An unlocking arm (40) is provided separate from the lock arm (33) and is resiliently inclinable like a seesaw. Projecting pieces (48) are formed on opposite surfaces of the lock (35) and unlocking pieces (49) on the unlocking arm (40) face the backsides of the projecting pieces (48). An operable portion (44) of the unlocking arm (40) is pressed to incline the unlocking arm (40) so that the unlocking pieces (49) lift the lock (35) of the lock arm (33), thereby canceling a locked state.

Abstract: In a connector comprised of a plug and a receptacle, displacement of the plug against the receptacle is lessened so that the plug is prevented to contact with a non corresponding post among the posts of the receptacle, and aligning portions of the plug and the receptacle are prevented from damage even when a force is applied obliquely when the plug is pulled out from the receptacle. For the purpose, guiding portions and guided portions are formed on members made of a metal such as shells for shielding electric noise among members constituting the plug and the receptacle. The guiding portions are a pair of grooved notches formed substantially parallel to an inserting/removing direction of the plug, and the guided portions are protrusions of substantially rectangular formed in the inserting/removing direction of the plug.

Abstract: A splice connector includes a first IDC terminal, a second IDC terminal, a body receiving the first and second IDC terminals, and a cover connected to the body such that the cover selectively slides with respect to the body in the first linear direction from first position to a second position. The body defines a first seat configured to receive an associated first cable and second seat configured to receive an associated second cable that is to be electrically connected to the associated first cable. The first and second IDC terminals each include a portion that extends into a region adjacent a respective wire seat. The cover is configured to cooperate with the body where a portion of the cover engages a portion of the body at a third position between the first position and the second position such that in the third position movement of the cover with respect to the body in a second direction, which is opposite the first, is inhibited.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connection (IDC) connector assembly includes an IDC connector and external cables. The cables are inserted in the IDC connector through passageways disposed in a surface of the IDC-connector to be terminated to the IDC connector. A positioning recess is defined in the top surface of the IDC connector corresponding to each cable and each communicates with the corresponding passageway and is exposed to surfaces adjacent to the surface mentioned above.

Abstract: An IDT connector (1) is provided which includes: a base housing (3) having a terminal (19) to which a wire (21) is press-fit; a cover housing (5) mounted to the base housing (3) and having a wire insertion hole (29) into which the wire (21) is inserted; a wire holder (31) which is provided to the cover housing, for pressing the wire that is to be press-fitted to the terminal; and an IDT contact slot extending orthogonal to the wire insertion hole and formed adjacent to the wire holder with respect to the longitudinal direction of the wire insertion hole.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a nonconductive center housing and a plurality of substantially planar contacts situated within the housing. Each of the contacts includes an insulation displacement section, and at least one stuffer is slidably mounted to the housing and configured to engage a primary wire to more than one of the insulation displacement sections.

Abstract: An extruded metal connector that does not require an insulating layer in the channels is disclosed. Further an extruded metal connector that does not require and IPCB is also disclosed. The connector includes a metallic extruded housing having one or more connector channels formed therein during extrusion. The one or more connector channels have first and second ends and channel walls. The connector also includes a singular or plurality of pin guides each with a central aperture and each operatively coupled to a corresponding channel. An intermediate printed circuit board (IPCB) or other such member having one or more spaced apart first electrical contact pins serves to hold the connector pins within the connector channels and away from the channel walls by the IPCB at the first end of the channel.

Abstract: A lifting and anti torque lifting means to be attached to a clamp or other end termination of a temporary conductor. In power distribution services the most common use of such a temporary conductor is a grounding set which is used to provide a conductive path between power lines as a safety ground. The lifting means may be a separate retro fit assembly or may be made integral with grounding clamps or other end terminations. The lifting means allows the grounding clamp to be lifted into position with relatively light extendable long reach poles commonly used by lineman. The anti torque feature helps resist the tendency for the end terminations to cam off the line or other object the clamp has been placed on while the clamp is closed or opened. A second hook attached to the conductor proximate to a first end termination cooperates with a first hook of the lifting means in order to hang other end terminations of the conductor set.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a housing and a pointing device. The housing has an outside wall that includes an outer surface exposed outward of said housing, and an operation area in the outer surface. The pointing device has a flat input surface laid on the inner surface of the operation area, and the flat input surface receives input operations through the operation area.

Abstract: An electrical outlet plug strip comprising an elongated horizontally disposed housing having a horizontally disposed upper wall member, a vertically disposed inner wall member, a horizontally disposed bottom wall member, and an angularly disposed outer wall member which extends between the outer end of the upper wall member and the outer end of the bottom wall member. The outer wall member extends downwardly and inwardly from its upper end to its lower end and has a plurality of horizontally spaced-apart electrical outlets positioned in the angularly disposed outer wall member. The angularly disposed outer wall member may also have a low voltage receptacle provided therein which enables low voltage lights to be powered thereby.

Abstract: A termination assembly for a coaxial cable is made up of an extension tip which receives the inner conductor pin on the cable, and an adapter having a slotted end surrounds an outer jacket as well as an exposed end of the outer conductor and is compressed into firm engagement with the jacket, all as a preliminary to inserting the assembly into a standard sized connector body and avoid creating impedance which will downgrade the signal passing through the cable into the connector. Color bands are utilized to signify the intended application of the connector to a particular application as well as to represent the cable size for which the connector body is designed.

Abstract: An electrical connector is mounted on a corrugated coaxial cable. An electrical connection with the outer conductor of the cable is formed by compressing an elastomer body surrounding the end of the cable and flowing the body inwardly against the cable to hold a conductive member in electrical connection with the outer conductor.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises at least one chamber for accommodating at least one electrical contact and a seal arranged in the inlet region of the chamber through which the electrical contact is plugged through or pierced through when fitting the connector. Immediately behind and/or immediately in front of the seal viewed in the contact plug-in direction an admission region widened transversely to the contact plug-in direction is provided in each case for the sealing material displaced when the contact is plugged through or pulled out.

Abstract: Resilient deformation of a rubber plug (13) can be absorbed by a housing-side groove (28A) and a holder-side groove (28B) formed to surround all wire insertion holes (24), thereby preventing the displacements of the wire insertion holes (24). Thus, a reduction in operability at the time of inserting female terminal fittings (12) and wires (20) through the rubber plug (13) can be avoided. Further, a housing-side pressing portion (22A) and a holder-side pressing portion (22B) are pressed into the housing-side groove (28A) and the holder-side groove (28B) over the entire periphery to press the rubber plug (13) into contact with the inner surface of an accommodation recess (21), sealability between a housing (11) and the rubber plug (13) can be ensured.

Abstract: A connector has a socket, a circuit board, a capacitor and a casing. The socket has an inner end and a sidewall. The circuit board is mounted transversely in the socket near the inner end and has an inner surface and an outer surface. The capacitor is mounted on the inner surface of the circuit board and has two leads. One lead extends around the inner end of the socket and against the outside surface of the sidewall. The casing covers the socket and clamps the lead against the outside surface of the sidewall to form the grounding device.

Abstract: An adapter device is provided in which a variety of IC cards having different functions is receivable. The adapter device comprises a device body (21) having an IC card insertion slot (27) formed at a side thereof and a receptacle (46) formed contiguously to the IC card insertion slot (27) and into which an IC card (4) is to be set, a cover member (22) provided over one main side of the device body (21) slidably on the device body (21), an interface for data transfer between an IC card (4) set in the IC card receptacle (46) and a host apparatus (2) and a support member (23) to support the device body (21) by a hinge mechanism (81) at a side opposite to the IC card insertion slot (27) to be pivotable in relation to a surface on which the device body (21) is installed.