Abstract: A method for manufacturing a write head having a small write pole tip that emits magnetic flux sufficient for effective perpendicular recording. The method creates a leading edge taper (LET) between the write pole tip and a magnetic flux guide to create a sufficient magnetic flux in the write pole. The LET is fabricated by ion milling away a sacrificial striated material whose layers have different rates of ion milling. The top layer of material thus mills away faster than lower layers, creating the required tapering of a negative mold. An endpoint material stops the milling. The LET magnetic material is then spattered into the negative mold, resulting in a well defined taper of magnetic flux shaping material extending the magnetic flux guide to the write pole tip, such that the write pole tip is able to emit sufficient magnetic flux for perpendicular recording.

Abstract: The magnetoresistance effect element is of a multilayered structure having at least magnetic layers and an intermediate layer of an insulating material, a semiconductor or an antiferromagnetic material against the magnetic layers, and the magnetoresistance effect element has terminals formed at least on the opposite magnetic layers, respectively, so that a current flows in the intermediate layer. The film surfaces of all the magnetic layers constituting the magnetoresistance effect element are opposed substantially at right angles to the recording surface of a magnetic recording medium. Therefore, the area of the magnetic layers facing the recording surface of the magnetic recording medium can be extremely reduced, and thus the magnetic field from a very narrow region of the high-density recorded magnetic recording medium can be detected by the current which has a tunneling characteristic and passes through the intermediate layer.

Abstract: Multiple thin films of spin-valve GMR sensor are formed in a trapezoidal cross-sectional shape by laminating an antiferromagnetic layer, a pinned magnetic layer, a nonmagnetic conductive layer, a free magnetic layer and a nonmagnetic protective layer on a lower insulated gap layer. The amount of etching of the lower insulated gap layer produced in the process of patterning the spin-valve giant magnetoresistive layers into the multiple thin films of spin-valve GMR sensor is 10 nm or less. Further, the angle ? which the tangent line of each side face of the multiple thin films to the middle line of the free magnetic layer in its thickness direction forms with respect to the middle line of the free magnetic layer becomes 45 degrees or more. This structure makes it possible to provide such a spin-valve giant magnetoresistive head that it meets the requirements for securing constant breakdown voltage and preventing instability of MR output voltage waveform.

Abstract: An electronic component mounting apparatus is configured to adjust a positional relationship between two axes when an error occurs in the positional relationship between the axes when a beam is moved by two drive sources. According to movement of the beam for component picking and mounting operations, linear scale signals from linear scale reading heads are inputted to a Y2 driver and a Y1 driver, respectively. Each of the Y2 driver and the Y1 driver calculates a difference between positions of the drive axes of the beam and controls a moving member of a linear motor based on the difference so as to increase thrust of one drive axis when the one drive axis is in a more backward position than another drive axis and to reduce the thrust of one drive axis when the one drive axis in a more forward position than another drive axis.

Abstract: A modular rotary anvil for mounting on an ultrasonic welding machine. The modular rotary anvil includes a first end segment configured to attach to the ultrasonic welding machine, a second end segment configured to attach to the ultrasonic welding machine, and at least one insert having a first side and a second side. Each of the first side and the second side is configured to attach to at least one of other inserts, the first end segment, and the second end segment.

Abstract: An electrically operated chucking apparatus including (a) an electrically operated chuck including at least two movable members movable toward and away from each other, and at least two drive devices which include respective electrically operated actuators operable to move the at least two movable members, respectively, toward and away from each other, and (b) a control device operable to control the at least two drive devices, and wherein the control device includes: a drive control portion operable to control the at least two drive devices such that each of at least one of an actual position and an actual speed of movement of the at least two movable members changes toward a predetermined target value; and a load detecting portion operable to detect a load acting on the at least two movable members during operation of the drive control portion to control the at least two drive device.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a circuit board including (a) providing a first conductive sheet; (b) selectively removing one or more portions of the first conductive sheet to form a first panel having a first circuit board that is coupled to a disposable part of the first panel by at least one tab that extends from an edge of the first circuit board to an edge of the disposable part of the first panel; (c) applying an insulating coating to the first circuit board so that at least each edge of the first circuit board is covered thereby; and (d) separating the first circuit board from the disposable part in a manner whereupon at least part of the tab remains attached to the first circuit board and includes an exposed edge of the conductive sheet of the first circuit board. Circuit boards formed by the method are also provided.

Abstract: When an electronic component is mounted on a substrate, the electronic component is first placed on the substrate with a solid support interposed between the electronic component and the substrate. The solid support serves to space a terminal conductor of the electronic component from a corresponding terminal pad on the substrate. A conductive bonding material is then melted on the terminal pad. The melted conductive bonding material gets exposed to the peripheral atmosphere over a larger area. Even if a bubble is generated within the melted conductive bonding material, the bubble is allowed to easily get out of the melted conductive bonding material. Removal of the gas is promoted in the melted conductive bonding material. The solid support is subsequently melted. The electronic component is moved down toward the substrate, thereby contacting the terminal conductor with the melted conductive bonding material on the corresponding terminal pad.

Abstract: In a method for producing an electronic part mounting substrate wherein a heat sinking metal base plate 12 is bonded to one side of a ceramic substrate 10, and one side of a circuit forming metal plate 14 is bonded to the other side thereof, an electronic part 16 being mounted on the other side of the circuit forming metal plate 14, the ceramic substrate 10 and the electronic part 16 are arranged in a mold so that the ceramic substrate 10 is spaced from the electronic part 16, and then, a molten metal is injected into the mold so that the molten metal contacts both sides of the ceramic substrate 10 and the electronic part 16.

Abstract: A method of making an interposer having an array of contact structures for making temporary electrical contact with the leads of a chip package. The contact structures may make contact with the leads substantially as close as desired to the body of the chip package. Moreover, the contact structures can be adapted for making contact with leads having a very fine pitch. In a first embodiment, the contact structures include raised members formed over a body of the interposer. A conductive layer is formed over each of the raised members to provide a contact surface for engaging the leads of the chip package. In another embodiment, the raised members are replaced with depressions formed into the interposer. A conductive layer is formed on an inside surface of each depression to provide a contact surface for engaging the leads of the chip package. Moreover, any combination of raised members and depressions may be used.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector body, a plurality of cores and a plurality of electrically conductive contacts disposed in the cores of the connector body. Each of the contacts includes a fusible member attached thereto. Each of the fusible members includes an intermediate portion and two support members disposed on opposite sides of the intermediate portion. The support members are arranged to hang down below a tail portion of the contacts.

Abstract: To decrease the thickness, or stack height, of an electronics package, the package includes a solderless compression connector between an integrated circuit (IC) package and a substrate such as a printed circuit board (PCB). In one embodiment, the IC package is mounted on the substrate using a land grid array arrangement. Corresponding lands on the IC package and substrate are coupled using a solderless compression connector. The compression connector includes a plurality of electrically conductive particles, and a thin, flexible apertured support that aligns the particles with corresponding lands on the IC package and substrate. A compression connector may also be used to electrically couple an IC to an IC package substrate. Methods of fabrication, as well as application of the package to an electronic assembly, an electronic system, and a data processing system, are also described.

Abstract: A cylinder housing (1) is cast with a cylinder wall (2) in the making of a cylinder for an internal combustion engine. The cylinder wall delimits an interior space (3) for accommodating a reciprocating piston and, thereafter, a control window (5) is machined into the cylinder wall (2) as an opening of a transfer channel (4) into the interior space (3). A two-stage machining for forming the control window (5) is provided in order to make possible a rapid and cost effective manufacture of the cylinder. In a first step with a work tool (7) having a rotating primary movement (11), a breakthrough (10) is machined into the cylinder wall (2) and, in a second step with a work tool, the breakthrough (10) is widened to the wanted dimensions of the control window (5).

Abstract: A method of producing an elastic plate for an ink jet recording head is provided. In one implementation, the method laminates and bonds a deformable metal plate or polymer film and a rolled metal plate. Also, the method etches the rolled metal plate based on a rolling direction of the rolled metal plate to form a through hole serving as an elastically deformable region.

Abstract: A module corner assembly wherein a wheel hub is permanently attached to a knuckle and various surfaces on the wheel hub and knuckle are machined in a same fixture utilized in holding the knuckle to deform an end on the wheel hub against a cone of a bearing. When a rotor is thereafter attached to the wheel hub it is also machined in the same fixture such that a perpendicular relationship is established between the axis of the wheel bearing and braking surfaces on the rotor and as a result a desired lateral run out relationship is achieved between the axis of the bearing and rotor surfaces.

Abstract: An inner metal link bushing is formed by providing flat steel stock having a chamfered edge disposed at an angle relative to the surfaces such that, when the flat stock is reshaped to a tubular formation, the edges forming a longitudinal seam will initially contact one another at the outer surfaces thereof leaving slight gap between such edges in the area adjacent the inner surface. The tubular formation is placed in a die having a rigid interior wall surface in close relationship with the outer surface of the tubular formation and a mandrel is positioned inside the tubular formation in slightly spaced relationship therewith. Presses impose compressive forces on the opposing ends of the tubular formation sufficient to squeeze the ends of the tubular formation toward one another and to cause the inner and outer surfaces of the tubular formation to be homogeneously plastically deformed into firm contact respectively with the inner surface of the partible die and the outer surface of the mandrel.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting an individual's fingernails. The apparatus has a plurality of holes into which a finger nail can be inserted to be clipped. The apparatus also has an internal reservoir for storage of finger nail clippings and also has placements of animal heads and animal body parts to help give the apparatus a more homely feel to it.

Abstract: A tube cutter includes a handle having a chamber to slideably receive a casing of a tool device, the casing includes an aperture and two side openings communicating with a U-shaped groove, a tool member includes a shank rotatably received in the aperture of the casing and having a stem for trimming purposes. A U-shaped spring member is received in the groove of the casing, and includes two inwardly bent segments to rotatably retain the shank of the tool member within the aperture of the casing, and two outwardly bent segments extended out through the side openings of the casing, and engageable with the handle, to position the casing to the handle.

Abstract: A small hand tool is provided for forming in a fruit or vegetable an exterior surface recess for complementarily receiving a tealight candle. The tool has a hollow cylindrical body centered around an axis and having a sharpened lower end portion, and a handle projecting axially upwardly from the top end of the body. A diametrically extending, laterally twisted cutting blade member is positioned within a lower end portion of the body and has a cutting edge portion lying in a plane transverse to the body axis. To form the candle receiving recess the tool body is pushed and twisted into the fruit or vegetable, until the top end of the tool body is flush with the outer side of the fruit or vegetable, and then pulled outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A notched single-edge thinning scissors is disclosed to have chamfered edges formed in the notched blade between the hair contact side of the notched blade and the left sidewall, right sidewall and bottom wall of each notch, and between the cutting edges of the teeth of the notched blade and the left and right sidewalls of each notch for supporting the hair not to be cut during trimming.

Abstract: A power working machine has a machine body, trimming blades attached to the machine body and drivable by a drive source, an operating handle rotatably mounted on the machine body, a throttle lever disposed on the operating handle, and a throttle lock lever disposed on the operating handle for disabling pivotal movement of the throttle lever. The operating handle has a lock mechanism for locking the operating handle at a rotational position relative to the machine body, and an operation lever for unlocking the lock mechanism to thereby permit rotational movement of the operating handle and, simultaneously with the unlocking of the lock mechanism, for placing the throttle lock lever in a locking position to disable pivotal movement of the throttle lever. The throttle lock lever has a lock portion for permitting pivotal movement of the throttle lever while simultaneously locking the operation lever of the operating handle.

Abstract: A power saw having one or more features for facilitating straight line and/or angled cuts, including (1) at least two sets of non-slip wheels connected to the bottom plate, each set of wheels comprising an axle having at least two wheels that are fixed to rotate at the same rate as the axle, (2) a transparent guide attached to and extending from the front of the bottom plate comprising a straight line marking aligned with the saw blade for alignment with a marking on the workpiece, and (3) a sliding guide adapted to travel within a slot in the bottom plate, the sliding guide adjustable to a desired angle relative to the saw blade and attached to a mechanism that provides resistance to rearward movement of the sliding guide and retracts the sliding guide back to a starting position after completion of a cut.

Abstract: A storage device for a shaving razor replacement cartridge package, including a base member having at least one package-receiving storage region, and one or more covered packages that are each located in a respective storage region. The covered package contains a shaving cartridge including a plastic housing and a plurality of blades. The storage region preferably provides a retention force, e.g., by opposed members, to retain a respective package within the compartment with a retention force. The retention force is preferably determined so that is less than an opening force needed to initiate opening of a removable cover seated on the stored package. The storage device can include shaving razor engagement structure for carrying a razor generally aligned with the base member.

Abstract: A bow sight having a support structure, and two or more vertically aligned vertical pins connected to the support structure is provided. At least two of the vertical pins include a sight point. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure connected to two or more sight points is provided. The two or more sight points are rotationally adjustable such that they can be rotated into vertical alignment. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a bow sight having a support structure, a sight point connected to the support structure, and a dampener is provided.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device having a built-in compass, comprising: a processing unit for controlling functions of the electronic device; an input device for giving control commands; an acceleration sensor for measuring tilt angle of the electronic device. The processing unit is configured to set a horizontal condition required for the built-in compass, the horizontal condition indicating admissible values of tilt angle of the electronic device, to detect activation of a navigation application on the basis of the input device, to send a control command to the acceleration sensor for measuring a tilt angle of the electronic device when activation of the navigation application is detected, to compare the measured tilt angle with the horizontal condition for the built-in compass, and to calculate a compass direction when, on the basis of the comparison, it is detected that the electronic device meets the horizontal condition required.

Abstract: A touch probe is provided with an arm coupled to a movable arm-set and supported in a casing. The touch probe includes an electric switch with a housing fixed to the casing, and a mechanical transmission device for mechanically transmitting displacements of the arm, and causing the disengagement of a conductive small ball from two stationary conductive bars, thereby opening an electric detecting circuit. An elongate mechanical body of the mechanical transmission device includes a spherical-shaped element that is transversally urged against a guide surface, having at least a binary surface, for guiding with accuracy and free of clearances the displacements of the elongate mechanical body. A bent flat spring contacts a plane portion of the spherical transmission element for achieving both transversal thrust against the guide surface and the antirotation of the elongate mechanical body.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a handle 32 for manipulating the device and an extending rule portion 18 having a series of markings or measurements 26 embossed along its edge serving as a base of spacing measurement for a pivotally mounted swing arm 22 and a slide arm 24 perpendicularly attached thereto that may be adjusted to a desired distance. After a desired distance is set the swing arm 22 serves to maintain spacing and parallelism by having a bubble level 36 fabricated into each of its ends to test if the materials held flush are level. After correct measurements are made the apparatus 10 may then be used as a gauging tool for the quick and ready spacing and setting of materials afterwards.

Abstract: A picture hanging tool is provided for facilitated marking of a selected point on a wall or the like for subsequent installation of a fastener used for hanging a picture or other object from the wall. The tool includes an upper handle section adapted for manual grasping, and a lower support or base section having a hook or the like for temporarily supporting the object for movement over the wall surface to a selected precision mounting location. When the desired mounting location is obtained, an actuator mechanism including an actuator pin exposed on the upper handle section is operable to displace a spring-loaded marking element into engagement with the wall surface at the desired point for subsequent fastener installation. The tool is then removed from the wall, the fastener installed at the marked point, and the object hung from the installed fastener.

Abstract: An oil level gauge guide structure including an oil level gauge for measuring engine oil of a vehicle. An oil level gauge is held in an oil level gauge guide. A clip is provided having a first end section held to a resinous part fixed to an engine main body, and a second end section held to the oil level gauge guide. The oil level gauge is provided with two linear stoppers contactable with the second end section of the clip, and an O-ring fixed on an end section of the oil level gauge guide. The end section of the oil level gauge guide is inserted into the communication hole in a first direction, while the first end section of the clip is pressed to the resinous part in a second direction. The first and second directions are parallel with each other.

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a main case having first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls; a flexible tape blade selectively deployable from the case; the tape blade having a generally curved cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a generally flat profile when retracted into the main case; a hook attached to a first end of the tape blade so as to be movable a distance along a longitudinal axis of the tape blade; the hook having a first section disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second section connected thereto and disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis, the hook having a weight factor of not more than about 0.60. The tape blade may advantageously be not more than about 1.10 inch in width and have a standout of at least 9½ feet.

Abstract: Provided is a caliper extender (100), which fits over a tape measure blade (124), enabling accurate measurements to be taken of an inside dimension (142). Extender (100) slides along blade (124) and is positioned against one wall of the inside dimension (142). Blade (124) is then repositioned flat against extender (100) and a measurement reading is taken. A pointer (110) may also be incorporated into extender (100) to indicate a tape marking (202, 204, 206, 208 or 210) corresponding to an accurate measurement. In the alternative, a caliper extender (160) is incorporated into a tape measure (350) such that extender (160) can be disengaged from a casing (352) of tape measure (350), slid along a blade (190) and a measurement reading taken through a window (308) in a channel (304) through which blade (190) is installed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of treatment of a material, comprising contacting said material with a percarbamic acid and/or diacyl percarbamate. Preferably the percarbamic acid has formula (I), where R represents an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or non-aromatic heterocyclic group, a hydrogen atom, or a group having formula (1a), where each R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and m=0 to 30. The method provides effective bleaching agents and resterilizing agents and or bacteriocidal agents over a wide range of pH and temperatures, for a wide range of applications.

Abstract: A web coating machine for coating a web of material having first and second faces and a web travel path, the web coating machine including a tension zone in a portion of the web travel path, a fixed port structure over which the web travels, and a web positioning device including at least one gas flow port in the port structure capable of generating a vacuum that brings the first face of the web of material into contact with a portion of the port structure immediately surrounding one of more of the gas flow ports and reduces, retards or arrests longitudinal travel of the web of material through the web coating machine.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper made of a waterproof breathable laminate which is composed of at least one outer layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a waterproof vapor-permeable membrane laminated to the inner surface of the outer layer; and an inner sole which includes a bottom plate and an inner sidewall extending upwardly from a periphery of the bottom plate. The inner sidewall is connected to a bottom end of the upper. The bottom end of the upper ends at a level not lower than the bottom plate.

Abstract: An improved amphibious shoe (10) with a swim fin structure which extends for swimming and folds for walking. The amphibious shoe has, in one embodiment, an elastic connection member (27A, 27B) movably connecting the shoe portion (40) of the shoe to the fin portion (20) of the shoe. The elastic connection member maintains the relative positions of the shoe portion and fin portion in a swimming mode and a walking mode. In another embodiment, the shoe portion has a female recess (43A, 43B) for insertion of a corresponding male extension portion (26A, 26B) in the fin portion. Another embodiment includes a locking member (32B, 33B) and a locking plate (34B), wherein the locking plate defines a keyhole slot having a wide portion and a narrow portion, permitting conversion between walking mode and swimming mode when a lateral force is applied.

Abstract: A footwear item includes an upper and a lap element. The lap element is formed of a moldable resilient plastic material with a predetermined shape and forms the sole or insole of the footwear item. The lap element includes opposing surfaces defining a channel for receiving the periphery of the upper. The predetermined shape of the lap element follows the perimeter of the upper.

Abstract: A fluid flow system for a spring-cushioned shoe is disclosed. The sole of the shoe includes a vacuity, a spring disposed within the vacuity, and a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the vacuity. The fluid flow passageway allows fluid, such as air, to escape the vacuity when the volume of the vacuity is reduced during a foot strike.

Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper and an outer bottom assembly, the outer bottom assembly having an outsole and, in the heel zone, an elastically deformable element that is substantially arch-shaped in the transverse direction and extends downward from the lower end of the upper to the medial, lateral edges, respectively, of the outsole.

Abstract: A boot having a sole and an upper, the boot extending longitudinally between a heel and a tip, the upper having an outer envelope and an inner envelope, the boot having a mechanism for tightening the inner envelope, the mechanism for tightening the inner envelope having keepers affixed to the inner envelope and at least one lace. The mechanism for tightening the inner envelope has at least one rear keeper affixed to the outer envelope, the rear keeper being located substantially toward the heel of the boot.

Abstract: A closure system comprises a hook and pile material having hooks on one side and pile on the other side. With regard to footwear, the present invention is a shoe comprising this material allowing a wearer to adjust the point of attachment of closure straps on the exterior of the outer member of the shoe, thereby allowing every shoe wearer to wear the strap across the throat of the shoe at a different location. With regard to apparel, the present invention is a closure system comprising a single-ply hook and pile material in which the overlapped piece, or the exterior piece attaches to the underlapped piece, or the interior piece that provides the wearer with the ability to customize the fitting of the apparel, including the tightness of the apparel around an individual.

Abstract: A removable ball of the foot insert for placement into footwear at a position in correspondence with a forefoot portion of the footwear includes a substantially planar member made from a viscoelastic gel, the planar member including a lower surface and an upper surface, and a plurality of parallel, spaced apart, sinusoidally shaped spring walls formed from a viscoelastic gel and extending from the lower surface of the planar member at a predetermined area corresponding to a ball of the foot when the insert is inserted into the footwear, for separating bones of second and third metatarsals of the foot, the spring walls having heights that generally decrease outwardly from a center of the predetermined area, and the viscoelastic gel of the planar member having a hardness greater than a hardness of the viscoelastic gel of the spring walls.

Abstract: A working machine has a transmission case having a transmission mechanism accommodated therein. The transmission mechanism has an input shaft having a first longitudinal axis and an output shaft having a second longitudinal axis extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis. A working unit is mounted to a front portion or a side portion of the transmission case and is connected to the output shaft of the transmission mechanism. A working is drive source is connected to the input shaft of the transmission mechanism for driving the working unit via the transmission mechanism for driving the working unit via the transmission mechanism. The working drive source is mounted to an upper surface portion of the transmission case. A traveling unit has at least one driving axle mounted to a side portion of the transmission case. An electric motor is mounted to a side portion of the transmission case for driving the traveling unit.

Abstract: A plow moldboard assembly having multiple ground engaging blades is provided with a plurality of elongate blade receiving slots having an open top and an open bottom and each defined by front and rear walls and two end walls disposed rearward of the rear major face of the moldboard and which extend along the bottom edge of the moldboard. A plurality of ground engaging blades are arranged in side-by-side relationship, each one having front and rear blade faces and upper and lower blade portions. The front face of the lower portion is forwardly offset relative to the front face of the upper rectangular portion such that the upper rectangular portion is received in the slot and held in position by detachable securing means. Damaged blades, which are relatively light in weight can be individually removed from the elongate slot and replaced with an undamaged blade. If desired, the front and rear faces of all of the blades can collectively be reversed thereby extending the life of each blade.

Abstract: An edge protector (1) for protecting the edge of an article includes a pair of interconnected, non-parallel, first arms (2, 4) which, in use, do not contact any part of the article, and a pair of second arms (10, 12) for contacting or a least being situated adjacent the article in use, one of each of the second arms (10, 12) being connected to one of each of the first arms (2, 4) each first arm (2, 4) and the respective second arm (10, 12) may be arranged in non-parallel relations. Further, the edge protector (1) may be resiliently deformable to absorb the energy of an impact therewith.

Abstract: An advertisement display system, for use with a plurality of existing portable toilets arranged side-to-side with a gap between the toilets, for providing a substantially continuous advertising presentation. The system comprises a plurality of bracket assemblies each of which are selectively vertically attached along a corner of the toilet, and a plurality of substantially rectangular advertising panel assemblies which are selectively inserted between adjacent pairs of the bracket assemblies. The bracket assemblies include a plurality of intermediary bracket assemblies which are selectively mounted to the corners of the intermediary toilets in the series. A projecting portion of the intermediary bracket assembly extends beyond the side of the toilet to which it is attached. Accordingly, the advertising panel inserted into a vertical channel within the projecting portion also extends into the gap, thereby allowing the advertising display system to appear to be a single, continuous advertising panel.

Abstract: A one-piece sleeve structure for securing the end of sheet material which permits ease in opening and closing on the sheet material during insertion or removal therefrom. Included are end caps for positive retaining of the sheet once inserted.

Abstract: A novelty item that can be applied to a person's skin and the item has a plurality of segments which are held in alignment by tabs.

Abstract: An attachment and tensioning system for a planar structure, including a flexible structure, for use with a sign, awning, mural, painting canvas, or roll-up door. One variation includes a first fixed portion for attaching one edge of the structure, such as via an opening for receiving a beaded or otherwise lockable structure edge, a moveable portion attachable to a second structure edge, and a tensioning device coupleable to the moveable portion and a second fixed portion. In one variation, the tensioning device attaches to and tensions the planar structure via levering. In another variation, the planar structure includes pairs of opposite edges, the first fixed portion and the moveable portion being located on an opposing pair of edges, and a second fixed portion and second moveable portion being located on another opposing pair of edges. Another variation includes two fixed attachment sections, and the planar structure has a stretchable section.

Abstract: The support comprises at least one sheet of a substantially rigid and foldable material having the presentation face (111), an elastic member (110) for bending the presentation face (111) of the sheet and strips (39) for keeping the presentation face (111) of the sheet in the bent state, which strips (39) oppose the elastic member (110). The strips (39) opposing the elastic member (110) for keeping the presentation face (111) of the sheet bent are designed so that the force is exerted at discrete points distributed along the presentation face (111) of the sheet by a plurality of strips (39).

Abstract: A kiosk includes a pair of displays each having a display panel hinged at opposed curved edges to a pair of side panels. The display panel has opposing reinforcing panels hinged thereto and connected to an inner surface of the display panel. Each side panel has two opposing side reinforcing panels hinged thereto and connected to an inner surface of each side panel. An elastic element extends between two laterally aligned apertures in one side panel and another side panel to keep them parallel. The one side panel has a series of aligned notches. The displays are in contiguous relation such that each elastic element engages one notch. A connection tab is hinged to each of the side panels and is moved to engage a connection area on an adjacent side panel to facilitate connection of displays.