Abstract: A sink may include a basin and a faucet assembly foldably mounted relative to the basin. The faucet assembly is rotatable between an upright position wherein the faucet assembly protrudes out from the basin and a folded position wherein the faucet assembly is received within the basin.

Abstract: A modular headboard for a bedstead includes an upper headboard section and a lower headboard section selectively coupled together for convenient storage and transportation. The upper headboard section includes laterally-spaced, vertically-extending upper post sections and a headboard panel extending therebetween. The lower headboard section includes corresponding lower post sections, with cross rails extending between the lower post sections. A laterally-extending slat overlaps adjacent edges of the upper and lower headboard sections to facilitate alignment of the upper and lower headboard sections, and is secured to the headboard sections to form a stable headboard.

Abstract: A motorized hammock swinging assembly automatically swings a hammock back and forth. A housing has a motor operationally connected with a crankshaft assembly. A cable is attached to a crankshaft of the crankshaft assembly and to the hammock such that when the motor is operation, the crankshaft rotates causing the cable to be pulled back and forth. The reciprocating cable causes the hammock to be swayed back and forth. The housing can be frame mounted such that the frame is secured to the ground at its point of operation, or the housing can be mounted to a structure such as a tree. The motor can be run by a battery located within the housing or by a source of AC electrical power, which source can be used to charge the battery or by a solar cell.

Abstract: A support base for a bed mattress (3) including a housing (1) having a plurality of transverse slats (2) for supporting said mattress wherein one or more of said slats are individually adjustable relative to said base to provide calibrated positive or negative height adjustment for each slat, characterized in that said height adjustment is provided by a means which is operable external to said housing.

Abstract: An assembly includes an anchor formed from non-corrosive material that includes an elongated stake section provided with a rectilinear spine traveling along an entire length thereof. The stake section has a pair of monolithically formed shoulders diverging forwardly and away from the spine. The shoulders include rectilinear edges equidistantly spaced from the spine so that the stake section defines an elbow-shaped cross-section. The stake section has a coupling monolithically formed with a top end thereof that has a rigid front face and an open rear face. A clamp section is connected to the coupling that can be pivoted about an axis defined orthogonal to the spine. The clamp section is provided with a cup holder monolithically formed therewith for supporting a beverage at an elevated position above the ground surface. The clamp section further has decorative surface indicia imprinted thereon which are associated with beach paraphernalia.

Abstract: A disposable pet hair-collector pad comprising a planar pliable sheet having a layer incorporating a formulation to attract and capture pet hair, dander, saliva, etc., and a backing layer of a fluid impermeable material.

Abstract: A replaceable bedding structure for double uses in winter and summer mainly includes a bottom cover which has an opening with a coupling section located on the periphery thereof. The upper cover has a connecting section corresponding to the coupling section and a plurality of spaced blocks. Users can rapidly change and replace the upper cover according to seasonal reasons and personal preference. Thus the practicality and versatility of the bedding goods are improved. Moreover, the blocks are spaced to form passages there between to enhance air ventilation. As a result, air permeability and comfort of the bedding goods are also improved.

Abstract: Novel gelatinous compositions and articles are formed from an intimate melt blend admixture of one or more of a selected block SEEPS copolymers in combination with one or more polymers of poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(styrene-isoprene-styrene), poly(styrene-isoprene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, polystyrene, polybutylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-butylene), polypropylene, and polyethylene, and a plasticizing oil.

Abstract: A multi-purpose trucker's power puller tool with a hook rod that slides in the bore of a handle, and a weighted head at an end of the handle. The weighted head provides momentum to the hooked end for yanking free stuck objects, such as a truck's fifth wheel pin. The slidable rod also allows the tool to be locked in extended or collapsed positions. The invention also allows interchangeable hook rods to be used, so that the tool may be adapted to different purposes, such as grabbing and pulling eyelets of truck load covers, or pulling chains.

Abstract: A convertible dock ramp has an upper end for being pivotally mounted to a mounting structure, and a lower end for resting on a second structure. The convertible dock ramp includes a pair of spaced-apart side frames each including upper and lower rails; and a plurality of steps each including a tread surface. The steps are pivotally mounted between the side frames such that the tread surfaces remain substantially parallel to each other as the side frames pivot about the upper end. The steps are pivotable between: a ramp configuration in which the tread surfaces collectively form a substantially flat ramp surface; and a stair configuration in which the tread surfaces collectively form a staircase-like structure. A changeover mechanism selectively retains the convertible dock ramp in the ramp configuration or the stair configuration. A safety stair tread deflects upward as needed to prevent trapping a user's foot.

Abstract: An overhang bracket has a top member, a side member and a diagonal member. The side and top member may be connected together through a removable connecter. A guardrail post holder allows a guardrail post to be installed at a variety of angles to the top member. Rotating the side member causes the diagonal member to translate up or down the side member. A side member locator extends upwards from the overhang bracket to indicate the location of the side member. A tie rod holder holds a tie rod in an offset position relative to the side member. The side member locator may extend upwards through further parts of the shoring system or bridge overhang structure, for example a floor of a concrete form or rebar. A worker may adjust the overhang bracket in place from a standing position on a supporting structure or the floor of the form.

Abstract: A submersible cleaner includes a valve within a flow passage for interrupting fluid flow and thus drive the cleaned over submerged surfaces to be cleaned. A retractable element moveable between the valve and a wall within the passage reduces a gap formed between them such that flow through the passage is directed along one side of the valve resulting in improved driving power and reduced clogging by debris passing through the passage. The retractable element may be attached to either the valve or the wall, and may make slidable engagement with between them. A flexible plate engaging the surface includes a plurality of tongues radially extending about the periphery with each tongue having a lower surface portion contacting the surface to be cleaned and an outmost portion contoured away from the surface.

Abstract: A scraper for removing deposits from the exterior of a tubular member which has a plurality of concatenated, resilient segments adapted to contact the exterior surface of the tubular member where each pair of adjacent segments is connected through a geniculation. The resilient segments are aligned with and interposed between a pair of opposing annular disks that are connected together by a plurality of spacers located adjacent to the outer periphery of the disks and adjacent to the chords of the segments. The chords of the segments are distributed around the circumference of the axial openings such that the various segments are deformed outwardly, whereby the resilience of the thus deformed segment urges it inwardly against the tubular member, and causes it to clean the tubular member as the scraper moves axially.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cleaning brush for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brush has a permanent handle and replaceable/disposable brush heads that are flushable after each cleaning. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable and/or agitation-dissolvable material. The sheets can be attached together at an end by pressure bonding or by a water-soluble adhesive and formed with bristles at an opposite end. The wand provides a remote system for clamping and unclamping the brush head.

Abstract: A handle construction for a brush handle that includes a molded plastic handle body having a generally straight centerline axis extending from an annular flange outwardly to a distal end, where the body includes a longitudinal axial groove extending inwardly from the distal end toward the flange. The handle body also includes an arcuate groove transverse to the axis at the distal end, and a circumferential groove defining an opposing flange to the first flange. The handle construction also includes an elastomeric material gripping sleeve formed with an open end joined to a hollow passage sized and shaped to slide longitudinally axially onto the handle and including a closed end. It also includes an internal inwardly projecting rib defining a key for cooperatively engaging and fitting into the axial handle groove to guide the sleeve onto the handle, and further includes an internal circumferential rib for engaging the circumferential groove to retain the sleeve on the handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap for a wiper connector of a motor vehicle. A cap for wiper is comprised of a pair of side walls facing each other to form space where at least a portion of the wiper connector is accommodated, a connecting part for connecting the pair of side walls, a mounting part which is releasably mounted to the wiper connector and a flab protruding outwardly from at least one of the the side walls.

Abstract: A wiper connector for a motor vehicle intended for the connection and articulation between a wiper arm and a component of a wiper blade is engaged longitudinally from rear to front inside the front end of the arm, which is curved longitudinally towards the rear in the form of a U. The wiper connector includes at least one elastically deformable element for securing the connector in the engaged position inside the front end of the arm and two longitudinal vertical flanks, which are designed to be received between two lateral wings of the blade component. The wiper connector is locked in the engaged position in the arm by a safety fastener mounted so as to be able to move between a closed position, in which it extends with regards to the securing element in order to prevent its elastic deformation, and an open position allowing the disengagement of the connector from the arm.

Abstract: A backing strip for a windshield wiper assembly includes a pair of rails. Each of the pair of rails includes a body portion and a detent portion. The detent portion includes a cut-out on each side thereof. The cut-outs are generally symmetric with each other and form a pair of hooks on each side of said detent portion. The cut-out on one side of the detent portion of each of said rails is for receiving a claw of the windshield wiper assembly and the hooks on the opposite side of the detent portion of each of the rails are for engaging a windshield wiper blade of the windshield wiper assembly.

Abstract: Adapter for connecting a vacuum cleaner hose to a canister housing or a handle assembly and hose assemblies including the same. One adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing and having electrodes, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least partially in the outer sleeve and positioning wires of the hose in alignment with the electrodes, and an annealing ring arranged at least partially in the hose engagement sleeve such that a space is provided between the hose engagement sleeve and the annealing ring in which the hose is situated. When the annealing ring is annealed, the wires will be held in contact with the electrodes. Another adapter includes an outer sleeve matable with the canister housing, a hose engagement sleeve arranged at least partially in the outer sleeve and having electrodes, and an annealing ring arranged at least partially in the hose engagement sleeve.

Abstract: A wet extraction floor cleaning device having a base assembly adapted for movement on a surface being cleaned, an operating handle pivotally attached to the base assembly, a supply tank having a supply tank outlet, and a recovery tank having a recovery tank inlet and a recovery tank outlet. The base assembly has an inlet nozzle that extends from an inlet slit proximal the surface being cleaned to a nozzle outlet. The device further includes a fluid deposition assembly that can be selectively placed in fluid communication with the supply tank outlet, a vacuum source, and first and second external pockets. The supply and recovery tanks are adapted to be selectively placed in the first and second external pockets, thereby placing the supply tank outlet in fluid communication with the fluid deposition system, the recovery tank inlet in fluid communication with the nozzle outlet, and the recovery tank outlet in fluid communication with the vacuum source inlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a holder for storing accessories on a wet/dry vacuum. The holder securely attaches to the vacuum and readily detaches therefrom. The detachable holder may be detached with the accessories. While an operator dumps debris out of the drum of the vacuum, detaching the holder prevents the accessories from being inadvertently spilled out of or discarded from the holder. The detachable accessory holder fully secures to a bracket attached to the vacuum. The secure attachment prevents the holder from falling off or tipping on the vacuum. To attach the holder to the bracket and vacuum, grooves on the holder are set on to an axle of the vacuum. As the holder is pivoted about the axle, tabs and a latch on the holder engage slots and a step on the bracket. To remove the holder, the operator presses on the latch and lifts the holder from the bracket and the appliance.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner having a muffler system is disclosed. The upright vacuum cleaner includes a carpet engaging nozzle base and an upper housing pivotally connected to the nozzle base. The upright vacuum cleaner further includes a dirt cup removably secured to the upper housing and having an inlet in fluid communication with the nozzle base and an exit. The upright vacuum cleaner yet further includes a motor/fan unit fluidly connected to the dirt cup exit and positioned proximate to a pivot axis between the base and the upper housing. The upright vacuum cleaner still further includes an expansion chamber defined at least partially by the upper housing and a vertical wall of the dirt cup when the dirt cup is in an operational position relative to the housing. The motor/fan units draws air from the dirt cup exit and directs air toward the expansion chamber. A method of operating an upright vacuum cleaner is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vacuum grooming tool is disclosed that includes a vacuum nozzle attachable to a vacuum source and has a hollow body with a mouth opening. A grooming device selected from a variety of standard animal grooming hand tools, such as a shedding blade, rake, or de-matting tool, may span the mouth opening. The grooming device is positioned such that the airflow created by the vacuum source flows over at least one side of the grooming device. A vacuum cleaning tool for removing any animal hair from a grooming tool is also disclosed. A vacuum plenum of the cleaning tool is attachable to a vacuum source and has an opening for cleaning the grooming tool in one pass. The cleaning tool can be mounted on a stationary support and may also include a pivot-action mechanism that connects the vacuum grooming tool or the cleaning tool to the vacuum source.

Abstract: A glass surface cleaning machine includes a supporting frame which has a fluid receiving chamber provided therein and includes a supporting arm frontwardly extended therefrom, a wiper blade transversely mounted on a front edge of the supporting arm of the supporting frame for wiping on a glass surface, and a vacuum device supported by the supporting frame. The vacuum device includes at least a fluid suction nozzle supported underneath the wiper blade and in communication with the fluid receiving chamber and an impeller to create a low pressure within the fluid receiving chamber with respect to the atmosphere pressure so as to create a sucking effect for removing fluid from the glass surface through the fluid suction nozzle and directing the fluid to deposit in the fluid receiving chamber.

Abstract: Catching grooves (34) extending in the axial direction are formed in the cylindrical outer surface of a brush base (35) that has a slender, substantially cylindrical shape and made of a twistable material. Brush attaching portions (43) of brush members (41) and blade attaching portions (47) of scraping members (42) are respectively secured in the catching grooves (34) so that axially aligned bristles (44) of each brush member (41) and an axially extending blade (46) of each scraping member (42) project from the cylindrical outer surface of the brush base (35). Receiving members (53) are respectively fitted to both ends of a shaft (51) inserted through a shaft insertion hole (39) of the brush base (35). By rotating the receiving members (53) in opposite directions, the brush base (35) is twisted in a spiral and secured. By eliminating the necessity of forming the brush base (35) in a twisted shape beforehand by means of twist extrusion molding, the invention facilitates production of the brush base (35).

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having a suction nozzle comprised of a transparent agitator housing and an opaque suction nozzle body. The agitator housing forms a downwardly disposed nozzle chamber divided into a right and left agitator chamber. The right and left agitator chambers each have a forward or front suction duct adjacent the front edges of the respective agitator chambers. The right and left agitator chambers also each have a rearward or rear suction duct adjacent the rear edges of the respective agitator chambers. A nozzle liner is also disposed within the nozzle chamber partially forming a right and left dirt and air passage over the right and left agitator chambers, respectively, to fluidly connect the respective front suction ducts with the rear discharge ports located in the rear of each of the right and left agitator chambers. The rear suction ducts are also fluidly connected to respective rear discharge ports to remove dirt particles.

Abstract: A caster for providing rolling support including a spring-loaded mount. The caster may be substantially concealed in the bottom edge of a hinged, swinging door, and generally located proximate to the free vertical edge of the door. An elongated spring plate is provided as a mount for a roller, causing the roller to accommodate variations in the floor surface, maintain contact with the floor, and support the door. The spring plate has a first portion adapted to be mounted to the bottom edge of a door, and a second portion depending from the first portion. An axle is mounted to the second portion, inside a hub that is mounted to the roller. The axle may be substantially parallel to the first portion of the spring plate. Single roller and double roller caster assemblies are provided.

Abstract: An improved pivotal hinge mechanism used for portable computer equipped with a stopper device which when portable computer and a docking station are joined together shall be actuated by the docking station to prevent the LCD of the portable computer from rotating in left and right direction, so that the collision happened between the docking station and the LCD of the portable computer due to rotation of the LCD relative to the computer mainframe shall be avoided; when the portable computer is disconnected from the docking station said stopper device shall immediately return to the normal position so that the LCD of the portable computer can rotate again in an angle of 0–180 degrees in left and right direction with respect to the computer mainframe.

Abstract: A faller bar assembly includes a support member that defines a generally annular shaft. A sleeve defines a tubular wall with a generally annular opening and receives the generally annular shaft. The sleeve includes a rib that projects outwardly from the tubular wall and supports a plurality of combing needles. The rib includes a rib wall disposed within a plane defined by an axis of the generally annular opening. The rib wall defines an intermediate surface with the tubular wall having an angle of between 40 and 55 degrees to the plane defined by the axis.

Abstract: An accessory includes a belt that has a buckle. A clip is included that has upper and lower portions. The upper portion has an arcuate shape. The lower portion has a lip protruding therefrom for latching onto the belt. The clip includes a rectilinear arm that has a monolithically formed stop member. First and second jaw members are situated distal of the clip and include a flanged finger end portion. Each jaw member includes at least one flange member, provided with an axial bore, protruding inwardly towards the arm. A spring mechanism is included for articulating the jaw members between disengaged and engaged positions. A mechanism is included for swiveling the jaw members about an axis centrally registered with the arm. The swiveling mechanism cooperates with the spring mechanism so that the jaw members can rotate while being biased between the engaged and disengaged positions.

Abstract: A slider is adapted for use with a reclosable fastener for bags containing material. The reclosable fastener includes a first track and a second track. The first track includes a first profile, while the second track includes a second profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. At least one of the first and second profiles has an interior portion. The slider comprises a body that includes a top, a first side, a second side and a separation member on an underside of the top. The separation member is adapted to open and close the fastener and includes a slider finger that extends generally downwardly from the top. The slider finger extends into an interior portion of the first profile so as to assist in removing material trapped in the interior portion of the first profile when closing the reclosable fastener.

Abstract: A locking device for a panel is provided for a single board computer for fixing onto the chassis of an industrial personal computer. The locking device includes a handle, a locking element, a first spring, a seat and a second spring. The handle has a concave groove at the front-end thereof for receiving the locking element. The first spring is placed in an inner of the locking element for abutting against an inner portion of the handle. The pin penetrates through the seat and the handle and fixes them together. The second spring is mounted on the pin and has an end hooked to the locking element. The locking element has a pressing portion. When the pressing portion is pressed, the handle and the locking element move back together through the pin as an axis.

Abstract: A seat belt buckle, in particular for racing vehicles, having: a casing defining at least one slot engageable by an end member of a strap of a seat belt for connection; a lock mechanism housed in the casing and for releasably retaining the end member; and a release lever fitted to the casing and movable, from a rest position, along a path lying in an actuating plane to release the lock mechanism from the end member, the release lever having an end projecting from the casing in the actuating plane as the release lever moves along the path. The buckle also has a lever guard portion fitted to the casing and having a lateral surface, an ideal extension of which in a direction perpendicular to the actuating plane surrounds the end of the release lever in the rest position.

Abstract: A buckle mechanism for a seat belt arrangement of a child safety seat comprises a guiding member forming at least one internal cavity for guiding and receiving at least one tongue of a tongue member, at least one latch for engaging with and locking the at least one tongue and disengaging means for disengaging the at least one latch from the at least one tongue. The buckle mechanism further has the at least one latch pivotably secured and connected with an anchor pin, to which webbing of a seat belt is attached, the other webbing being attached in a way known per se to the at least one tongue member. The at least one latch engages with the at least one tongue and the force transmission from the webbings through the mechanism only consists of the at least one tongue, the at least one latch and the anchor pin.

Abstract: A fetus bunting having a leakproof container, and an aesthetically appealing folding pouch with interior chamber accessible via a slit situated about midway along one side of the unfolded pouch. The interior chamber receives the leakproof container, and the pouch folds to conceal the container and provide a garment for the fetus. A auxiliary ribbon centrally attached to the side of the unfolded pouch that opposite the slit is used to decorate the bunting or hold the bunting in the folded configuration.

Abstract: A memorialization casket comprises a shell, a lid closable upon the shell and an alcove structure mounted to an under side of the lid. The casket lid may include a dish mounted to the under side of the casket lid, with the alcove structure being mounted to the dish. The dish may have a panel which may include an opening, with the alcove structure mounted in the opening. An alcove structure mounting adaptor may be mounted in the opening, with the alcove structure being mounted to the adaptor. The mounting adaptor may include a fastener fastening the alcove structure to the mounting adaptor. The alcove structure may include a fastener adapted to removably retain the ornament in the alcove structure. The dish may include a one piece cap panel with the alcove structure integrally formed in the cap panel. A one piece dish may include a cap panel, puffing members, and alcove structure integrally formed with each other in a unitary structure.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly (600) includes an elongated connection member (640) and a gear assembly (650). The gear assembly includes a rotatable first gear member having an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the connection member (640). The gear assembly also includes a second gear member cooperatively engaged with the first gear member. The clamp assembly further includes a first clamp member (630). The elongated connection member (640), the gear assembly (650) and the first clamp member (630) are arranged such that rotation of the first gear member results in a linear motion of the first clamp member (630) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connection member (640).

Abstract: A fastener forming apparatus produces a fastener of metal having a rod-to-plate connection often found in such applications as an automotive door latch striker. The fastener is formed and assembled in a single operation and with only a rod and a stamped plate for parts. The forming apparatus has a die structure for securing the rod, a base for vertically aligning the rod, a compression pedestal for vertically aligning the plate and a suspended stamping structure. The stamping structure moves from a pre-staged position for loading of the rod and plate to the die structure, to an intermediate position wherein a head is substantially formed unitarily at the end portion of the rod on one side of the plate, and formation of a unitary protrusion is initiated from the same end portion but on an opposite side of the plate.

Abstract: A manual hydraulic riveter includes a body, a lever pivoted to the body for moving a first piston in a fluid cylinder to force hydraulic fluid through a first fluid pipe to a hydraulic cylinder to further move a second piston and an actuating rod carrying a riveting unit. When released the lever, the second piston is returned by a spring to force hydraulic fluid out of the hydraulic cylinder through a third fluid pipe and a second fluid pipe to the fluid cylinder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous riveter capable of firing blind rivets in succession to caulk sheet metal or the like. A seal member 71 located on the oil chamber 6 side and a seal member 72 located on the air chamber 4 side are provided in an oil cylinder 1 where an oil piston 2 separates the oil chamber 6 of the oil cylinder 1 from the air chamber 4 of an air cylinder 3, and a portion of the oil cylinder 1 which is between seal members 71 and 72 is provided with an air vent 19; and a seal member 74, 76 located on the oil chamber 16 side and a seal member 73, 77 located on the air chamber 14, 15 side are provided in a jaw case piston 20 and in a nose piston 28, the seal members 74, 76 and 73, 77 sealing an area between the oil chamber 16 and the air chamber 14, 15, and the pistons 20 and 28 between the seal members 74, 76 and 73, 77 are each provided with an air vent 75, 78.

Abstract: While a transfer surface 10a of a transfer plate 10 having a predetermined surface roughness is brought into contact with a plurality of bumps 44B on a contact sheet 44 formed on a substrate 44M having the coefficient of linear expansion larger than that of the transfer plate 10 at a predetermined pressure, the substrate 44M and the transfer plate 10 are heated to a predetermined temperature to recover the surface roughness of the bump 44B to a predetermined value.

Abstract: An attachment structure for a load bearing fabric. The attachment structure includes interfitted inner and outer rings. The outer ring includes a fabric leg 74 carrying a load bearing fabric. The inner ring defines a channel receiving the fabric leg 74. The inner ring and outer ring are configured to stretch the fabric upon insertion of the fabric leg 74 into the channel. The present invention also provides a method for securing a load bearing fabric to a support structure, generally including the steps of (a) providing an outer ring having fabric leg 74, (b) attaching a section of load bearing fabric to the fabric leg 74, (c) providing an inner ring having a channel adapted to receive the leg of the outer ring and (d) installing the outer ring to the inner ring by inserting the leg into the channel, the insertion forcing the fabric down into the channel and stretching the fabric to the desired tension.

Abstract: The invention provides a burr removal apparatus for laser beam machine which removes burrs formed on the top surface of a workpiece. When, for example, pilot holes PH are produced in a workpiece W by a laser machining tool 60, molten particles scatter to form whisker-like burrs Wb on the top surface of the workpiece. A whisker-like burr removal apparatus 700 has a machining head 710 which is raised and lowered by a cylinder 720. It removes the whisker-like burrs Wb with a machining tool 730.

Abstract: A miniature PMDC motor 10 has a permanent magnet stator comprising two arcuate ceramic magnets 20 fitted to a can-like housing 11 and circumferentially separated by interdisposed rubber magnets 21 wedging or nipping the ceramic magnets 20 in place within the housing 11 without the use of circumferential magnet stops formed in the side of the housing.

Abstract: A stator stack and stator jig assembly provide a consistent amount of slack in stator coil wires without increasing the complexity of coil-winding machines or adding production steps, and prevent crossing of the stator coil wires in the slack areas. A stator stack having magnetic pole teeth is mounted in a stator installation jig, and the ends of slack forming plates having grooves are made to project above the top surface of the stator stack to thrust stator coil wires upwardly. The coil-winding machine winds stator coil wires around the magnetic pole teeth, and after the stator coil wires are wound, the ends of the stator coil wires are passed through grooves in the ends of the plates to output pins. The coil-winding machine wraps the ends of the stator coil wires around the output pins. On removing the stator from the stator installation jig, the parts of the stator coil wires which where thrust upward become slack areas.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing a rotor for an electric motor, in which displacement of the center of gravity is prevented. According to a feature of the present invention, a rotor for an electric motor comprises an inner core fixed to a rotating shaft of the rotor and multiple coil units respectively fixed to the inner core, wherein the coil unit has an outer core, a bobbin and a winding wound on the bobbin, and wherein weight of outer cores as well as winding units (the bobbin and the winding wound thereon) is respectively measured and stratified into several groups, necessary number of the outer cores and winding units are respectively picked out from the same stratified group and then such outer cores and winding units are assembled to the inner core.

Abstract: A thin and flexible radio frequency (RF) antenna tag or label is disclosed which contains an RF circuit connected to an antenna which is created by demetallizing the area around the antenna pattern on a thin, metallized substrate such as a film or paper web. Antenna(s) may be formed on one or both sides of the substrate and can contain printed, holographic, optical variable device, diffractive, dot matrix, computer-generated holograms or computer-generated optical images. The demetallized RF antenna on the substrate can optionally further be transferred to a second substrate or web by means of a cold foil stamping process. The tag or label is thin and flexible, enabling a wide range of applications including RF tagging of anti-theft devices, product packaging of all types, credit cards, passports, admission tickets, stamps, vehicles, badges, fare cards, roadway tolls, customs and immigration checkpoints identification, and animal identification/tracking devices.

Abstract: A head stack assembly comb (154) for maintaining the heads (44) of a head stack assembly (26) in spaced relation is disclosed. The head stack assembly comb (154) includes a comb body (158) and a latch (218). The comb body (158) engages an upper surface of an uppermost actuator arm (30a) in the head stack assembly (26). The latch (218) engages a lower surface of this same actuator arm (30a). When installing the comb (154), the comb (154) is pivoted relative to the head stack assembly (26). This brings the latch (218) into engagement with the noted actuator arm (30a) and causes the latch (218) to pivot in a first direction against a spring (214), and then in the opposite direction by the action of the spring (214) on the latch (218) to engage the latch (218) with the lower surface of the noted actuator arm (30a).

Abstract: A micro-actuator that reduces suspension tongue stiffness and a method of manufacturing the micro-actuator are disclosed. In one embodiment, the micro-actuator has a base piece with two arms extending from the base piece. The electric contact pads for the arms are situated on the exterior of the arms at the end opposite the base piece. In one embodiment, the electric contact pads are electrically coupled to the same connection plate that the magnetic read/write head is coupled to, reducing the number of connection traces.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a slider comprises the steps of: forming a slider material including a substrate, a thin-film magnetic head element and an insulating portion; forming a first surface in the slider material by etching a surface of the substrate facing toward a recording medium; forming a medium facing layer in the slider material so as to be adjacent to the first surface; and forming a medium facing surface in the slider material by lapping a surface of the medium facing layer facing toward the recording medium and a surface of the insulating portion facing toward the recording medium. The substrate has a hardness greater than that of the insulating portion. As the substrate and the medium facing layer are compared in hardness, the medium facing layer has a hardness closer to that of the insulating portion.