Abstract: The apparatus for manufacturing a wiring substitute comprises a transporter having a circuit where a sheet is circulated; a screen printer for printing a conductive paste on the sheet; a counter for counting the number of times to print the conductive paste on the sheet; and a distributor for ejecting the sheet from the circuit when the counted number reaches a preset number. Thus, the conductive pillars having uniform properties can be formed automatically on the conductive foil with high productivity.

Abstract: Nanoparticle compositions for use as solder, and methods for joining two or more material surfaces using nanoparticle solder compositions are described. Due to their small size, nanoparticles of a particular material have a lower melting temperature than the same material in bulk, thereby providing a homogenous bond between two or more materials when the nanoparticle solder is solidified. A gas species, such as hydrogen, can be introduced to further lower the melting temperature of the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can also be used to form films on low melting point, substrates, including flexible substrates. The nanoparticles for use in the present invention can comprise any material, including semiconductor materials, metals, or insulator materials, and are less than about 20 nm in diameter, although larger sizes can also be used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an FBAR having a cap made of solid metal. The method includes preparing a substrate and stacking a lower electrode, a piezoelectric film and an upper electrode on the substrate to form a resonance region. The method also includes forming a passivation layer above substantially an entire area of the resonance region and its adjacent region to protect the resonance region and forming a first photoresist layer on the passivation layer. The first photoresist layer exposes a sidewall region which surrounds the resonance region. The method further includes filling in the sidewall region with metal and forming a roof with the same metal on the resonance region surrounded by the sidewall region, thereby forming a cap composed of the sidewall and the roof.

Abstract: A plurality of thin film magnetic head bars are formed so as to include a plurality of thin film magnetic head precursors, a plurality of RLG sensors for read head core, and a plurality of RLG sensors for write head core. An air bearing surface is formed by grinding the thin film magnetic head bars with the use of the RLG sensors for read head core (secondary resistive film sensors); detecting and adjusting the inclinations of the grinding surfaces of the thin film magnetic head bars with the use of the RLG sensors for read head core (the secondary resistive film sensors) and the RLG sensors for write head core (primary resistive film sensors); and then finish-polishing the thin film magnetic head bars with the use of the RLG sensors for read head core.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing sliders from a bar has: a radiating step which includes radiating an electromagnetic wave on at least a part of each space on a second surface of said bar, wherein said second surface is a back surface of a first surface of said bar, said first surface being formed into an air bearing surface of said slider, wherein said space is sandwiched between said elements, and wherein said electromagnetic wave is radiated such that an entire portion of said bar forms a curved shape such that said first surface forms a convex surface; a lapping step of lapping said first surface while pressing said bar against a lapping surface such that said first surface of each element forms a concave shape; and a dicing step of dicing said bar along said spaces to separate said bar into said sliders.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a rechargeable battery is described. The method comprises of (A) laminating an anode slurry and a cathode slurry separately on an upper surface and a lower surface of a substrate having two-sided metallic laminae, so as to construct a dual-collector electrode; (B) forming a package component using a printed circuit substrate; and (C) using the package component to compact an electrolyte and at least a core component of a secondary cell into an inner space of the package component, wherein the core component comprises the dual-collector electrode.

Abstract: A fixing structure for fixing a casing and a base frame of an electronic device together includes: a melt hole disposed in the base frame and a melt post formed on the casing, wherein the melt hole is provided with an opening having its diameter being gradually enlarged from inside outward, so that when combining the casing with the base frame, the melt post passes through the melt hole and is exposed by the opening. Through the design of the opening, the fixing effect upon melting can be strengthened without occupying a lot of space around the melt hole.

Abstract: Providing a terminal connecting apparatus for improving accuracy of connecting a terminal to a flat circuit body, an applicator main body includes a pair of guide walls for placing and positioning a terminal therebetween so as to arrange front ends of the claws of the terminal opposing toward an FFC and projections projecting respectively from surfaces opposing to each other of the pair of guide walls. When the applicator main body approaches the terminal mounted on the receiving base, the projections slide on outer surfaces of the claws of the terminal and remove parts of plated layers formed on the outer surfaces of the claws. Fresh surfaces of the claws and fresh broken surfaces of the conductor by the claws penetrating therethrough are connected electrically.

Abstract: An ignition wire includes a conductive core, an insulation layer surrounding the core, an insulating jacket surrounding the insulation layer and a coating layer which is grafted and bonded to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the insulating jacket. The coating layer and insulating jacket are preferably formed of silicone materials. The coating layer is operative to provide enhanced resistance to heat and abrasion, as well as other benefits to the exterior surface of the insulating jacket. The coating layer may be transparent and provide an aesthetically pleasing clear coat, or may be tinted or colored to produce various other cosmetic or decorative characteristics to the outer surface of the ignition wire. The coating layer provides these enhanced protections without the diminishing electrical or mechanical performance properties of either the insulation layer or the insulating jacket.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring board including an insulating layer where a semiconductor chip is embedded includes: forming, on a supporting board, the insulating layer where the semiconductor chip is embedded and a wiring connected to the semiconductor chip; removing the supporting board by etching; and simultaneously forming first and second reinforcing layers so as to sandwich the insulating layer after removing the supporting board.

Abstract: Disclosed is an internal combustion engine component (1) which is made of an aluminum alloy and comprises at least one area (2) that is subjected to a great thermal load during operation of the internal combustion engine. Said area (2) that is subjected to a great thermal load is small compared to the entire component (1) and is provided with an alloy composition which is modified in relation to the entire component (1) in such a way that the area (2) that is subjected to a great thermal load has a greater breaking elongation than the entire component (1).

Abstract: An improved system and method for disassembling the valve body assembly of a motor vehicle transmission. Air automatically ejects the internal components of a valve body assembly sub-assembly, thereby eliminating the need for an operator to manually “beat” the sub-assembly to remove said internal components. The process of separating the upper and lower sub-assembly, and of pre-washing the sub-assembly, remain the same as in the prior art. As before, the operator manually removes the valve retainers and plugs in each sub-assembly. The operator then loads either sub-assembly onto tooling specifically designed for that sub-assembly (either upper or lower). Once started, the tooling begins an automated, pre-programmed sequence of (1) clamping the sub-assembly, (2) injecting air into specific valve ports to eject internal components causing them to be automatically ejected into parts bins specified for each valve port, and (3) releasing the sub-assembly that no longer contains any internal parts.

Abstract: A method for forming or remanufacturing a component to have an internal space. A refractory metal blocking element is formed, in situ, with at least a portion to be within the internal space. The formation includes an at least partial melting. A material is added, the blocking element at least partially blocking entry of the material to the internal space. The blocking element is removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assembly of a turbomachine, in particular of a gas turbine engine, comprising at least a first module and a second module a second shaft assembled by a bearing, said bearing comprising an outer ring shrink-fitted inside a journal integral with the first module and an inner ring integral with the second shaft, according to which the second module is assembled on the first module by engagement of the second shaft, with said inner ring, inside the journal comprising said outer ring, wherein it comprises the following steps: mating the second module with the second shaft up to a determined distance from the journal, centering the second shaft with respect to the journal, said centering being controlled on the basis of measuring distance deviations with respect to a reference on the journal, expansion of the journal by heating its outer surface, completion of the mating of the second shaft.

Abstract: A heat pipe containing a sintered powder wick and a corresponding manufacturing method improves the capillarity action of the heat pipe. Through sintering copper powder onto the surface of a copper wick, an evenly sintered result can be obtained. Then, the wick with sintered surface is placed into a hollow copper pipe to provide sufficient capillary force to a working fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plate heat exchanger and a method of manufacturing a plate heat exchanger. The plate heat exchanger includes a number of heat exchanger plates (1, 1?, 1?) which are provided beside each other and connected to each other by means of a braze connection. The heat exchanger plates are substantially manufactured in stainless steel containing chromium. The plate heat exchanger includes a number of port channels extending through at least some of the heat exchanger plates. Each port channel is surrounding by a connection surface (5) for connection of the port channel to a pipe member (6). The connection surface includes a material permitting brazing of the pipe member to the connection surface in a more easy manner than stainless steel.

Abstract: A heatpipe for cooling an integrated circuit. The heatpipe includes a pipe and radial fins that are formed by extruding a single piece of material, such as heat conducting metal. Each of the radial fins extends away from the pipe and runs (preferably) the length of the pipe. Each radial fin has normally oriented subfins that provide additional heat convection surface areas to the radial fins. Within the pipe are interior fins, also formed during the material extrusion process. The interior fins provide additional conduction cooling to a heat transferring fluid circulating within the pipe.

Abstract: To provide a manufacturing method of wheels which can easily and beautifully remove plating at the welding planned portion and which can manufacture wheels with rims plated at low price and efficiently. A method for manufacturing two-piece type wheels having a rim 2 and a disk, in which after providing a chromium plating to the rim 2 as a wheel component member, a welding planned portion RW with respect to the disk on the inner circumferential surface of the rim is ground by a grinding belt 29, removing plating at the welding planned portion RW, thereafter the disk is fitted and fixed to the rim 2 so that the disk and the rim are welded and joined along the welding planned portion RW.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing sleeve fixing mechanism adapted for a fan device to cool a heat generating component like MPU incorporated into a personal computer or a heat sink thermally connected to the heat generating component, a method of manufacturing the bearing sleeve fixing mechanism, and a fan device having the bearing sleeve fixing mechanism. The bearing sleeve fixing mechanism comprises: a shaft; a bearing sleeve, into which one end portion of the shaft is inserted, for pivotally supporting the shaft; a housing for accommodating the bearing sleeve; and a fixing ring press-fitted into the housing so that the bearing sleeve can be interposed between the fixing ring and a receiving mount provided in the housing, wherein the fixing ring fixes the bearing sleeve by giving a plastic deformation to the housing so that a recess portion can be formed in the housing.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus system includes an electrically actuated and starting and shutting off device for improved shaving comfort. The system can include an electrical device, e.g. a battery, which actuates an operating device, e.g. vibrating, oscillating, heating and water-sprinkling system, etc.

Abstract: An inner cutter of a reciprocating electric shaver, including a plurality of arch-shaped cutter blades 16 that are integrally formed on a side edge part 28 and, while making reciprocating motion, make a sliding contact with the inside surface of an arch-shaped outer cutter 10; and the end portions of two adjacent cutter blades 16 being joined together, so that this joined portion A is connected to the side edge part 28 via a connecting portion 26.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus system includes an electrically actuated and starting and shutting off device for improved shaving comfort. The system can include an electrical device, e.g. a battery, which actuates an operating device, e.g. vibrating, oscillating, heating and water-sprinkling system, etc.

Abstract: A rose pruning and stripping device includes first and second jaws pivotally connected between handle and cutting portions thereof. An inner edge of the cutting portion of the first jaw sharpened into a cutting edge, and the opposite inner edge of the cutting portion of the second jaw defines a dull edge. A multi-faceted notch is formed in each cutting portion of the first and second jaws between the pivotal connection and the sharpened edge. A leaf and thorn stripping aperture is formed as the handles of the first and second jaws, and particularly the cutting portions thereof, are brought towards one another.

Abstract: A manually powered cutting tool with cutting force at the cutting jaw faces that is multiplied several times by the mechanism, leading to a much higher maximum available cutting force than possible with conventional snips. The maximum magnitude of the cutting force applied to the workpiece may be much larger due to multiple stages of force multiplication present in the mechanism. The multiplication factors are established by the structural geometry built into the tool.

Abstract: A pair of hairdressing scissors comprises a first blade, a second blade pivotally secured to the first blade, at least two recesses formed at least one of the first and second blades, and at least a retainer fixed on at least one of the first and second blades. The retainer has two retaining portions each having an edge, two pairs of scissors are secured to each other in such a manner that an edge of a retainer of a first one of the two pairs of scissors is locked in two recesses of a second one of the two pairs of scissors.

Abstract: A pair of hairdressing scissors comprises a first blade, a second blade pivotally secured to the first blade. A female connecting portion having a dovetail or T-shaped slot is disposed on at least one of the first and second blades, and a male connecting portion having a dovetail or T-shaped cross section is disposed on at least one of the first and second blades, two pairs of scissors are secured to each other in such a manner that a male connecting portion on a first one of the two pairs of scissors is inserted in a slot of a female connecting portion on a second one of the two pairs of scissors.

Abstract: The hair clipper comprises comb-like fixed blade and movable blade each having a plurality of comb-teeth each provided at its both sides with blades, in which the movable blade is reciprocated with respect to the fixed blade in an arrangement direction of the comb-teeth to cut hair, the fixed blade or the movable blade is slid in a projecting direction of the comb-teeth to adjust cutting height, wherein a tip of each comb-tooth of the fixed blade is provided with a guide projection for introducing hair, the guide projection is tapered with an inclination angle which is larger than an inclination angle of the comb-tooth with respect to projecting direction of blades on both sides of the comb-tooth.

Abstract: A vibration-absorbing coupler (30A) which is capable of suppressing the torsional vibration of the transmission shaft (7) and also capable of enhancing the durability thereof is disclosed. This vibration-absorbing coupler (30A) is featured in that the rotation of an output shaft (31) of an internal combustion engine (6) is enabled to transmit to a transmission shaft (7) through a torsion coil spring (40A) and torsional vibration of the transmission shaft (7) is enabled to be absorbed by the torsion coil spring (40A). The vibration-absorbing coupler (30A) further includes a regulator (50, 37A) for regulating the rotation of the torsion coil spring (40A) so as not to allow it to twist more than a predetermined angle.

Abstract: The invention comprises a strap cutter that can be used with one hand to cut straps such as those used for seat belts and parachutes, and to score and break materials. The strap cutter may comprise a handle, a cutting head, and a driver tip. The strap cutter may further comprise a sharpening element or a pyrophoric material. In another embodiment, the invention comprises a strap cutter that can be used with one hand to cut straps and can also be used to start a fire. The strap cutter may comprise a handle made of a combustible metal or combustible metal alloy, a cutting head, and a pyrophoric material. In yet another embodiment, the strap cutter is incorporated into a multi-tool.

Abstract: A cutter includes a handle having a receiving chamber, a positioning device movably mounted in the receiving chamber, a support member mounted inside the receiving chamber, and a cutter blade having a coupling notch coupled to the support member and a locating notch coupled to the positioning device for detachably firmly receiving the cutter blade in the receiving chamber of the handle.

Abstract: An insert for use with a portable power tool. The insert includes a working section having at least one active site positioned on a surface thereof and a connection section connected to the working section including an adapter able to be selectively received by the portable power tool. An adjustable skid plate is provided for selectively adjusting an angle at which the insert impacts a work surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel direct drive can opener. More particularly, the invention is directed to a novel direct drive can opener which can be operated by hand or by motor, accommodates various sizes of cans and cuts the outer seam wall of a can, rather than the top lid of the can. A can opener comprising: (a) a rotatable cutting wheel having a serially notched cutting edge for severing a first side of a can seam of a can; (b) a rotatable traction wheel having a gripping surface for engaging a second side of the can seam opposite the cutting wheel; (c) a rotary handle associated with said traction wheel for rotating said traction wheel; and (d) a second member for engaging or disengaging said cutting wheel and said traction wheel, on said can seam, the cutting wheel axis and the traction wheel axis being substantially parallel when the first member is engaged with the second member.

Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to said body about a first axis, a drive wheel for engaging the rim of the can; rotationally mounting to said body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by said drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to said cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutter knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can to provide a cut therein as the opener orbits relatively therearound, wherein said cutting position is defined by a cutting interval corresponding to a segment of rotation of the cutter wheel in which the cutting knife is sufficiently proximal to the drive wheel to form said nip; and provided to the cutter wheel, intermittent drive means for providing intermittent drive between the drive wheel and the cutter wheel when the cutting knife is in the cutting position such

Abstract: A pencil sharpener is particularly favorable in production terms and advantageous in handling terms. In a first variant, the pencil sharpener has at least two sharpener units, of which each has a sharpener body and a shaving blade fastened thereon, the sharpener bodies of adjacent sharpener units being connected integrally via film strips acting as a predetermined bending point and/or predetermined separating point. In a second variant, the pencil sharpener has a sharpener body and a shaving blade fastened thereon. The sharpener body has a guide sleeve with a bore defining a pencil-guiding channel for a pencil to be sharpened, and at least one flat supporting wing which projects approximately radially in cross section from the guide sleeve. In an end region of the supporting wing that is directed away from the guide sleeve a functional element is provided for protecting or for working on the tip of the pencil.

Abstract: A variable cutting angle hand plane is provided. The variable cutting hand plan has a base unit configured for holding an iron, wherein the base unit has a sole and a throat extending through the base unit to the sole. The base unit has an adjustable frog for supporting the iron at multiple angles with respect to the sole. A means for engaging the iron is used for holding the iron against the adjustable frog. The hand plane may have an adjustable throat. There may be a means for indicating the approximate angle of the adjustable frog.

Abstract: A locating apparatus for designating a location and depth of a subterranean object. The locating apparatus includes an elongated member having a demarcation disposed thereon, a mounting assembly connectable to the subterranean object and to the elongated member such that at least a portion of the elongated member is disposable above ground level for indicating the location and depth to which the subterranean object is buried.

Abstract: A railroad wheel reference groove locating gauge for determining a measurement of an annular reference groove machined in a face of a railroad wheel spaced radially outwardly from an axle on which the wheel is mounted a predetermined distance indicative of the wheel diameter, with the measurement being taken while the wheel remains connected to the axle, the gauge comprising an elongate member having a first end and a second end, indicia on the elongate member at the first end thereof indicative of a length along the elongate member; and an attachment element at the second end of the elongate member for detachably securing the gauge relative to an axis of rotation of the axle, with the elongate member extending radially to the first end thereof adjacent the reference groove on the wheel for enabling the use of the indicia to determine the diameter of the reference groove.

Abstract: A laser leveler includes an ultrasonic transmitter, an ultrasonic receiver and a computer for computing distances traveled by an ultrasonic signal emitted from the ultrasonic transmitter and reflected back to the ultrasonic receiver.

Abstract: A laser leveler comprises a multiplicity of laser generators. One of the laser levelers is disposed in a top section which is rotatable with respect to a base section. The laser generator within the top section is rotatable through an angle of 90° between the horizontal and the vertical. A second laser generator is disposed within a midsection, located between the base and the top section. The laser generator within the midsection is capable of generating a vertical laser beam.

Abstract: A laser level includes a level-adjusting device and a laser transmitter device mounted on the level-adjusting device. The level-adjusting device includes a horizontal flat board movable by a plurality of motor modules to a desired condition, a cross rotatable circle including an outer circle rotatable about a first rotation axis and a concentric inner circle rotatable about a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis, and a connecting post connecting the horizontal flat board to the cross rotatable circle and supporting the laser transmitter thereon.

Abstract: An integrated level (10) in a wireless device (11) can include a wireless transceiver within a housing (13), a processor (19) coupled to the wireless transceiver, a presentation device such as a display (12) or speaker (17) coupled to the processor, and an accelerometer (18) coupled to the processor where the display can serve to visually simulate the function of a level. The integrated level can further include a reference plane (15) added to the housing for proper level operation. By orienting the housing and the reference plane over a measurement plane (20), a determination of a deviation from a vertical plane or a horizontal plane can become apparent on the display. The display of the integrated level can provide a graphic user interface with a simulated level having a three segmented vertical bubble representation (16) and a three segmented horizontal bubble representation (14).

Abstract: The level of the invention consists of a solid, thin central web that is connected to an upper box and a lower box. The central web supports level vials. The upper box and lower box have a hollow generally polygonal shape and define an upper surface and lower surface. A surface of either or both of the upper and lower boxes are calibrated with respect to the level vials to create leveling surfaces. The level vials are enclosed in housings that secure the level vials to the web. End caps are secured to the ends of the web and the upper and lower boxes.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a sensor such that the sensor touches an object at an arbitrary position in a three-dimensional space, the apparatus including a base member; a rotatable member which is rotatable relative to the base member about a vertical axis line; a first link device including a first stationary link, a first movable link, and two first pivotable links which are pivotably connected to the first stationary link and the first movable link, such that the first stationary link, the first movable link, and the two first pivotable links cooperate with each other to define a quadrilateral, wherein the first stationary link is fixed to the rotatable member such that the first movable link is movable in a plane containing the axis line; a second link device including two second pivotable links, and a second stationary link and a second movable link which are pivotably connected to the two second pivotable links, such that the two second pivotable links, the second stationary link, and the second movable l

Abstract: The present alignment tool, method, and system improve the alignment of a driver to a motor. The alignment tool includes a securing ring, a track, and a rotatable ring. The rotatable ring of the alignment tool eliminates the onerous and dangerous rotation of the driver, or motor, previously required for aligning the motor to the pump.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining a dimension of a portion of a garment are disclosed that preferably comprise a first member having a first gage end and a slide end, and a second member co-operatively engaged with the first member. The second member has a second gage end that has at least one scale. The apparatus has a locking device for locking the first and second members, such as a screw or wing nut passed through a pair of holes in registration. In preferred embodiments, the first and second gage ends extend from the first and second members respectively at a substantially right angle so they are substantially L-shaped. It is also preferred that the second member is made of a first layer and a second layer spaced away from the first layer, so the slide end passes between the first and second layers.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating air from an exhaust port of a building. The apparatus includes an enclosed pathway having an inlet for communication with an exhaust port, a discharge outlet, and a non-linear pathway portion between the inlet and discharge outlet. The non-linear pathway includes air treatment material positioned in communication with a portion of the pathway to expose the air to the air treatment material as it moves through the pathway. The apparatus includes an irrigation system for maintaining the moisture content of the air treatment material.

Abstract: A boot rack system for storing boots in an inverted orientation on a rotatable carousel and for drying and deodorizing boots includes, in the preferred embodiment, a base enclosing a blower, a heating unit, and a deodorizing unit, a hollow primary support and duct tube extending upwardly from the base, a boot carousel with a hub received over the upper end of-the primary support and duct tube, a plurality of hollow spokes extending outwardly from the hub, and a boot support connected to the outer end of each spoke. Air is forced by the blower through the selectively operable heating unit and ionizing unit, the primary support and duct tube, the spokes, and the boot supports and into the interior of boots placed on the boot supports. Additional boot carousels may be added, supported on extension tubes extending upwardly from the hub of the next lower carousel.

Abstract: An dual path kiln is provided that includes a kiln having one or more chambers and at least two lumber charge paths adapted to convey lumber through the kiln in opposite directions.

Abstract: A dryer seal utilizing an exterior layer of needle-punched fibrous material in adjoined juxtaposed relation to an interior layer of closed cell foam. The closed cell foam substantially blocks flow through the seal while also providing resiliency to the structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable protective footwear covers suitable for use in sterile environments, critically controlled environments, medical facilities, and industrial clean rooms.