Patents Issued in June 14, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070130713
    Abstract: A cleaning wipe for use in cleaning a surface may be used as a stand-alone product or incorporated with any manner of cleaning tool. The wipe includes a base material having an application face and a plurality of projections extending generally transversely from the application face. The projections may have various shapes, including a mushroom-shape. A high friction element is applied to at least a portion of the projections such that the projections provide the cleaning wipe with an enhanced abrasive scrubbing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Fung-Jou Chen, Jeffrey Lindsay
  • Publication number: 20070130714
    Abstract: A paint roller including a shaft, a handle attached to a first end of the shaft, and at least one of (a) a frame with an axial protrusion, and (b) a flexure joint with one or more functional elements. The frame is configured and arranged to be rotatably secured to a second end of the shaft for operably engaging a paint roller head and rotating the paint roller head about an axis. The protrusion extends in a second axial direction from the distal end of the frame so as to prevent a distal end of a paint roller head operably engaged upon the frame from contacting a surface perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The flexure joint is configured and arranged to be interposed between and connect the second end of the handle and the first end of the shaft. The functional element is configured and arranged to be secured to a second end of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Makolle Williams
  • Publication number: 20070130715
    Abstract: A hand tool adapted to mechanically remove materials such as ice, frost, and/or snow from surfaces such as automobile window glass comprises a longitudinally-extending handle having a front end and a rear end, a scraper disposed adjacent the front end of the handle, a rear grip disposed adjacent the rear end of the handle, and a front grip disposed adjacent the front end of the handle. The rear grip is adapted to facilitate a user applying force to the scraper in a direction generally parallel to the length of the handle to move the scraper along a surface to be scraped, and the front grip is adapted to facilitate a user applying force to the scraper in a direction generally perpendicular to the length of the handle to urge the scraper against the surface to be scraped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Tucker Marion, Marvin Weinberger
  • Publication number: 20070130716
    Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus comprises a multifunctional nozzle having a double-pipe structure. An inner flow path of the multifunctional nozzle is connected to a first supply suction system through a supply suction pipe. An outer flow path is connected to a second supply suction system through the supply suction pipe. The first supply suction system and the second supply suction system have respectively chemical liquid supply sources, rinse liquid supply sources, inert gas supply sources, and ejectors. Such a configuration makes it possible to selectively supply the chemical liquid, supply the rinse liquid, and supply the inert gas and suck in through the inner flow path and the outer flow path of the multifunctional nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Kunio Yamada, Takashi Hara
  • Publication number: 20070130717
    Abstract: A robotic floor cleaner includes a main body, which houses a propelling unit for moving the robotic floor cleaner on the floor and a control unit for controlling the operation of the propelling unit to move the robotic floor cleaner on the floor according to a predetermined steering mode, a daughter body detachably fastened to the main body and houses a vacuum cleaner unit for removing dust, and a handle assembly detachably connectable to the daughter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Jason Yan
  • Publication number: 20070130718
    Abstract: A cleaner performs water preheating for a steaming function with power from an external power source, and generates steam with power from a battery provided within the cleaner. The cleaner includes a body, a steam generator provided within the body to generate steam by changing stored water into vapor; an internal power supply unit supplying stored electricity to the steam generator; and an external power supply unit supplying electricity from an external source to the generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Choon CHUNG, Jeong LEE, Hyoung KIM, Sung PARK
  • Publication number: 20070130719
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a steam floor mop, comprising a handle; a central body inside which a manual water pump, a water tank, and a steam generator are housed; and a floor brush connected flexibly to the central body, wherein the manual water pump, the water tank, and the steam generator are connected to the floor brush by means of pipes; said handle is connected directly to the piston rod of the manual water pump and serves to manipulate the operation of the manual water pump; said floor brush is covered by a cleaning cloth. In accordance with the steam floor mop of the present invention, by only pushing the handle of the steam floor mop, the steam can be generated and distributed to the floor brush so that the cleaning work having an effect of high temperature disinfecting and sterilization can be realized. It is not needed to power on the water pump additionally so as to supply water to the steam generator to generate the steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: XIAO TIAN (ZHONGSHAN) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hong ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20070130720
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner and an intake port unit thereof are disclosed, by which a steam cleaning can be conducted together with a vacuum cleaning. The intake port unit includes a housing. A vacuum intake passage is provided within the housing for passage of air sucked in from the exterior of the housing, and a steam generator is provided within the housing to generate steam. A steam discharge passage is provided within the housing for passage of steam discharged to the exterior of the housing. The steam discharge passage is partitioned from the vacuum intake passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyoung Jun KIM, Jay Ho CHOI, Sung Il PARK, Choon Myun CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20070130721
    Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus comprises a base module for movement along a surface and a plenum. The base module comprises a base housing enclosing a fan for moving air through the housing from the interior of the housing to the exterior of the housing through an exhaust outlet in the housing. The plenum fluidly communicates at one end with the exhaust outlet and at another end with at least one plenum outlet opening adjacent the surface to direct air exhausted from the housing interior along the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Huffman, Kenneth Lenkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20070130722
    Abstract: A steam generator is provided that includes an external case having an opening that allows an internal space to communicate with an external environment. Additionally, the steam generator may be provided with a supplier that supplies water to the internal space, a heater provided to the opening to generate steam, an outlet pipe having a first side that communicates with the external environment to discharge steam, and a steam discharge controller provided to a second side of the outlet pipe to open/close the outlet pipe according to a presence or absence of a discharge of the steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Choon Myun Chung, Jeong Ho Lee, Hyoung Jun Kim, Sung Park
  • Publication number: 20070130723
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising: a cleaner body 3;an elongate handle 5 connected to the cleaner body, the elongate handle being movable between an extended position, extending outwardly from the cleaner body, and a stowed position, in which the elongate handle is positioned substantially adjacent to the cleaner body; wherein the vacuum cleaner further comprises a carry handle 11 which becomes accessible for use when the elongate handle is moved from the extended to the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: David Kelly
  • Publication number: 20070130724
    Abstract: A vacuum-cleaner wand has an inner tube extending along an axis, having a substantially cylindrical outer surface, and formed with an axially extending row of radially outwardly open latch pockets forming radially inwardly projecting bumps. A middle tube extending along the axis surrounds the inner tube, has a substantially cylindrical inner surface riding on the inner-tube outer surface, and is formed with an axially extending row of radially outwardly projecting latch bumps. The inner and middle tubes are generally devoid of structure projecting from their outer and inner surfaces along most of their length. A latch body axially fixed on the middle tube is radially displaceable into and out of the outwardly open inner-tube pockets. A latch on the middle tube shifts the middle-tube latch body radially into the inner-tube pockets to lock the inner and outer tubes relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Jurgen Schiemann
  • Publication number: 20070130725
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for wheel assemblies, specifically directed to precision roller wheel assembly for use with patio doors or the like, that provides a rust-resistant, salt resistant wheel assembly for providing a smooth gliding, quiet operating, easy to adjust, door wheel system that is corrosion free and is believed to be able to withstand hurricane force winds. A precision roller wheel assembly for use on a lower surface of a door, especially a patio door or the like, the assembly comprising a two-piece housing, the two-pieces being a mirror image of each other, for receiving at least one precision machined corrosion resistant sealed roller wheel mounted on an axle, means for mounting the assembly to a patio door or the like, and adjustment means for vertically adjusting the assembly in its position of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: John Ness
  • Publication number: 20070130726
    Abstract: The invention relates to a door hinge system which includes an integral exposed vertically oriented pin as a portion of a doorframe bracket, and a central latch bracket as engaged to a door. The pivotal manipulation of the door engages the latch of the central latch bracket to the pin, to secure the door to the doorframe. The central latch bracket includes a channel for receipt of the pin which is securely and releasably retained in the channel by the leading cam edge of the latch and safety slide. Disengagement of the latch from the pin enables a door to be easily separated from doorframe for re-hanging at a future time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Industrilas AB
    Inventors: Benkt-Ake Alfredsson, Jasmin Insanic
  • Publication number: 20070130727
    Abstract: A rotatable hinge includes a fixed frame provided to be adapted for engagement with a laptop computer base and a rotatable portion rotatable relative to the fixed frame and provided to be adapted for engagement with a laptop computer screen. The fixed frame is composed of a circular wall and a connection base integrally formed with the circular wall. The rotation portion has an extension extending from a bottom of the sleeve to be received in a through hole defined in the circular wall so that the rotation portion is able to be rotatable relative to the fixed portion. The extension has a flange formed thereon and a sectorial block formed on an outer periphery of the flange. The circular wall has a limiting boss formed on a peripheral edge thereof to be selectively connected to the sectorial block so as to limit the rotational movement of the rotation portion relative to the fixed frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20070130728
    Abstract: A threaded plate component includes threaded sleeve which protrudes form a planar basic body. The planar basic body has at least one spacer element which protrudes thereform at an angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG
    Inventors: Manfred Duerr, Carmen Gutekunst, Rudolf Nowak
  • Publication number: 20070130729
    Abstract: A shaft structure of a liftable screen cover includes a screen cover, a cover reinforcement plate and a shaft set. The side of the screen cover is formed with a bent sidewall. One end of the sidewall has a non-circular first hole. The cover reinforcement plate disposes inside the sidewall. One end of the cover reinforcement plate has a non-circular second hole. A fulcrum is formed between the sidewall of the screen cover and the cover reinforcement plate and connected in a male-and-female engagement. As a result, the fulcrum of the shaft can be greatly elongated. One end of the shaft center of the shaft set has a non-circular flange. The flange penetrates into the second hole and the first hole. Screws are used to fix the screen cover, the cover reinforcement plate and the shaft set. With the above arrangement, a structure has good rigidity and bears larger torsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Shao-Ming Lee
  • Publication number: 20070130730
    Abstract: A hinge assembly for a door of a laundry device is disclosed. A hinge assembly for a door of a laundry device which has a bracket fixed to a cabinet and a hinge arm having a first end rotatably connected to the bracket and a second end connected to a door, wherein at least two fastening holes fastened to the cabinet by a fastening unit are formed on an upper end portion and a lower end portion of the bracket, and the fastening holes of the lower end portion are formed at the same height. The fastening holes of the upper end portion are formed at the same height. An object of the present invention is to provide a hinge assembly for a door of a laundry device which can prevent damage or deformity thereof by dispersing the load of the door to each fastening portion of a hinge assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Han Cho, Jong Yoon, Ho Jang, Chang Son, Dong Kim, Jae Lyu
  • Publication number: 20070130731
    Abstract: A case handle assembly comprising a case handle is disclosed. In particular embodiments, the case handle is attached to a lid and extends the length of the lid. The case handle may fit into a depth defined by a mounting area on the top of the lid so that the top of the case is flush. A locking mechanism may be utilized to lock the case handle to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Mohammad Hakami
  • Publication number: 20070130732
    Abstract: To provide a fastening tape equipped with an extensible material or other fastening elements that are free from excessive extension and contraction of an extensible member, can always keep a suitable degree of extension and contraction, do not therefore generate a disadvantage such as a red mark when they are used for a disposable diaper, and make it possible to easily recognize with eye that the suitable degree of extension and contraction is achieved. In a fastening element for detachably fixing two members, the fastening element is constituted so that it comprises a fastening member having an extensible member incorporating therein an indicator capable of visually showing a degree of extension and contraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Matsumura, Satoshi Goto
  • Publication number: 20070130733
    Abstract: A method of continuously manufacturing a hermetic plastic zipper wherein the plastic zipper has a readily peelable plastic layer prolonging in a lengthwise direction of the plastic zipper, the readily peelable plastic layer is welded using ultrasonic wave so that the peeling intensity of the welded portion is within a certain range, the method is characterized in that while the engaging portions are brought into a engaged state, the portion of the plastic zipper where the readily peelable plastic layer exists is inserted between an ultrasonic horn and an anvil, and the readily peelable layer is welded by using ultrasonic wave under a condition wherein the distance L between the ultrasonic horn and the anvil is uniformly held at an distance of H?L?0.85H wherein H stands for a maximum thickness of the plastic zipper under the engaged state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Juichi Kasai
  • Publication number: 20070130734
    Abstract: A bungee cord hook. An embodiment of the bungee cord hook includes a base, a hook, and a safety clip. The hook has a generally straight portion connected to and extending away from the base and an arcuate portion connected to the straight portion and curving away from the base. The safety clip generally closes the bungee cord hook between the end of the hook and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Handel
  • Publication number: 20070130735
    Abstract: A latch assembly includes a buckle and a tongue for releasably engaging the buckle. The tongue has a cut-out. The buckle includes a base having a slot for receiving the tongue. The buckle also includes a locking pawl pivotally attached to the base and engageable by the tongue, to pivot the locking pawl so that the locking pawl engages in the cutout of the tongue when the tongue is inserted in the slot of the base. The buckle also includes a release lever pivotally attached to the base, the release lever having a cut-out receiving the locking pawl to engage the release lever when the tongue is inserted in the slot of the base, thereby to block removal of the tongue from the buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Frederick Diamond, Thomas Wiatrak
  • Publication number: 20070130736
    Abstract: A combination memorial and columbarium having a headstone, and a base supporting the headstone. At least one chamber for holding a cremation urn and/or the cremated remains of an individual is formed either in the headstone or the base. The chamber has an opening which is sealed either permanently or with a removable seal. In certain embodiments, the chamber is located in the headstone, and the opening may be plugged with a removable seal, or the opening may be sealed by the base of the monument. In another embodiment, the chamber is formed in the base, and the bottom portion of the headstone forms the seal for the chamber when the headstone is placed on the base. In an embodiment of the invention, one deceased person is interned in the earth ahead of the headstone, and the cremated remains of another deceased are secured in the chamber. The chamber may also be adapted to hold a DNA sample of the cremated individual for future family medical reference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Nancy Trail
  • Publication number: 20070130737
    Abstract: A modular casket that is easy to assemble and can be assembled with few or no tools is disclosed. The casket comprises a number of injection molded plastic pieces that can be snap-fit together. The casket is relatively compact and lightweight and is conducive to shipping and storage, yet has sufficient strength for its intended purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Jose De La Fuente, Carlos Hoefken, Mike Harper
  • Publication number: 20070130738
    Abstract: A vacuum processing apparatus includes a vacuum processing chamber; a load lock chamber connected to the vacuum processing chamber via a gate valve or via a gate valve and a depressurized space and also connected to an atmospheric space via a door valve, an interior atmosphere of the load lock chamber being changed between a substantially atmospheric state and a depressurized state; an air blowing portion, provided at a vicinity of the door valve in the atmospheric space, for blowing a zonal airflow vertically downward from a position substantially even with or higher than a top end of a passageway of the door valve; and an air suctioning portion for suctioning the airflow or the inert gas from the air blowing portion by a vacuum force at a position substantially even with or lower than a bottom end of the passageway of the door valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventor: Kengo Ashizawa
  • Publication number: 20070130739
    Abstract: A masking agent is applied as a patterned film 12 to a surface of piezoelectric material 11 to be processed, fluidized by contact with a solvent vapor V and dressed to a domed mask 14 by its surface tension. When the piezoelectric material is dry etched together with the domed mask 14, its surface is processed to a convex profile corresponding to thickness distribution of the domed mask 14. Distribution and shape of the domed mask 14 is controlled by treating the piezoelectric material 11 with an oil repellant 13 so as to limit reflow of the masking agent to a specified region(s). The processed piezoelectric material has a surface profile with a big mass at its center suitable for principal oscillation without spurious oscillation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: Takashi Abe, Li Li
  • Publication number: 20070130740
    Abstract: The method of manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator includes the steps of: carrying out a first heat treatment of a diaphragm of stainless steel containing iron, chromium and aluminum, in a gas containing oxygen, so as to form an aluminum oxide film on a first surface of the diaphragm and form a chromium oxide film between the aluminum oxide film and the first surface of the diaphragm; forming a lower electrode on the aluminum oxide film; forming a piezoelectric body on a surface of the lower electrode reverse to a surface of the lower electrode on which the chromium oxide film and the aluminum oxide film are formed; forming an upper electrode on a surface of the piezoelectric body reverse to a surface of the piezoelectric body on which the lower electrode is formed; and calcining the piezoelectric body by carrying out a second heat treatment of the diaphragm with which the piezoelectric body is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Mita
  • Publication number: 20070130741
    Abstract: A method of connecting a metallic bolt to a plastic work piece is shown and described. The object to provide a method which makes possible a reliable connection between metal workpieces on the one hand and plastic workpieces on the other hand is achieved in that a first plastic work piece and a metallic bolt are provided, and in that the bolt is pressed into a surface of the first plastic workpiece, the bolt being rotated during the pressing-in, and the rotational speed of the bolt being selected in such a way that the first plastic workpiece is plasticized, so that the bolt is anchored in the first plastic workpiece in a positive-locking manner after the rotation is stopped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: GKSS-FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM GEESTHACT GMBH
    Inventors: Sergio De Traglia Amancio Filho, Matthias Beyer, Jorge Dos Santos
  • Publication number: 20070130742
    Abstract: A mark is displayed to a manually scrapped component capable of being disassembled manually without disassembling or crushing by machine at the time of discard or recovery of an electric appliance after use, and the manually scrapped component is manually scrapped from a product, and in the case of crushing by machine thereafter, the mark display is a mark capable of separation into plural kinds of substance on which a cost burden is imposed and valuable substance after recovery, and scrapping can be performed easily at low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tsukasa TAKAGI, Yoshihiro Tanabe, Hideaki Nagatomo, Kazuhiro Ishida, Kouichi Nakagawa
  • Publication number: 20070130743
    Abstract: The present application discloses gripping systems and various uses thereof. As one example, a gripping system including a gripping jaw and an extensible bar is disclosed. The gripping jaw includes two opposing members that are operable to grasp a gripped object between the opposing members. The system further includes a bar that includes an upper portion and a lower portion that are coupled via an extensible joint. A distance between the upper portion and the lower portion of the bar at the extensible joint is proportional to a distance between the opposing members when the gripping jaw is in a closed position. Various methods utilizing a gripping system similar to the aforementioned to select mailing inserts are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Bennett, Dave Butler
  • Publication number: 20070130744
    Abstract: A method for making a dishwasher includes providing a wash chamber receivable in a housing. The wash chamber includes a left side part capable of having a first functional component disposed thereon, a right side part capable of having second functional component disposed thereon, and a first middle part disposed between the left and right side parts and capable of having a spray device disposed thereon. At least one intermediate part is disposed between the first middle part and at least one of the left and right side parts so as to provide a dishwasher having a desired width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Horst Moeller
  • Publication number: 20070130745
    Abstract: A die holding tray useful for testing a plurality of individual dies placed into the holding tray together with a method of making the same. The holding tray has machined lateral and longitudinal sets of grooves with one set of grooves filled with strips in order to form pockets from the unfilled grooves. Vacuum channels are formed into the bottom of the pockets, and dies are held in place during testing by the flatness of the pocket bottoms and a drawn vacuum. Several embodiments are disclosed, including machining grooves in a compliant layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Gary Redding
  • Publication number: 20070130746
    Abstract: A cylinder block has at least two cylinder banks each having cylinder bores arranged in at least two directions relative to an axis for a crankshaft. A rotator on which the cylinder block is securely disposed has a convex rounded surface. When the rotator rotates, the convex rounded surface moves along a concave rounded surface of a rotator-holding base. As a result of the rotation, the cylinder bores of the first bank or the cylinder bores of the second bank face upward in the vertical direction. Accordingly, with a single spray gun, sprayed coatings can be formed on inner surfaces of the cylinder bores of the first and second banks without having to change a mounting position of the cylinder block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyokazu Sugiyama, Takayuki Monchujo, Akiharu Tashiro, Eiji Shiotani
  • Publication number: 20070130747
    Abstract: An improved manufacturing method for the hole-punching assembly of a hole-punching unit is disclosed. The method of the present invention comprises the following steps: (1) forming a plurality of aluminum balancing pieces with a rectangular shape by extrusion, and forming an indentation area on one side of each balancing piece; (2) forming an elongated slot by an application of stamping on the indentation area of each balancing piece; (3) obtaining a plurality of rectangular pieces (the number of which equals that of the balancing pieces), made of iron, and forming a row of holes by a single application of stamping on each rectangular piece; and (4) fitting each of the rectangular pieces onto the indentation area of a balancing piece, and connecting the balancing pieces together by screws or bolts. The manufacturing method can lower the production cost and simplify the production process of the hole-punching assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Chou-Chih Chiang
  • Publication number: 20070130748
    Abstract: In a method of forming a needle for an auto-sampler successively collecting liquid samples from plural sample containers, a parent material forming the needle is coated with a coating material having a chemical activity small than that of the needle. Then, the coated parent material is polished so that the surface has an average roughness of 10 to 20 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: SHIMADZU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masami Tomita, Yoshiaki Maeda
  • Publication number: 20070130749
    Abstract: A motion mechanism is described. In one embodiment, the motion mechanism includes a base portion, a flexure portion, and a transducer. The flexure portion includes a payload support portion configured to support a payload, a first plurality of elongated portions extending substantially in a first direction and contacting the payload support portion, wherein the flexure portion contacts the base portion. The transducer is arranged to provide a force to the payload support portion in a second direction when actuated, the second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Other embodiments of the motion mechanism are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Eugene Olczak
  • Publication number: 20070130750
    Abstract: A method of providing a seat back (17) of a seat assembly including shape defining steps that involve the use of a design manikin (14). A contour of the centerline (15) for the seat back is determined according to a hip point (10), or ‘h-point,’and a torso line (12) of the manikin. The determination includes definition of a lumbar apex reference point (16) above the hip point along the torso line, a lumbar shape reference circle (40) defined as being behind the torso line and spaced apart therefrom, a forward lumbar prominence line (30) which is parallel to the torso line and tangential to the lumbar shape reference circle, and a rearward lumbar prominence (20) line which is parallel to and rearward of the forward lumbar prominence line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Mari Milosic, Stephen Becker, Wendy Pewinski
  • Publication number: 20070130751
    Abstract: A spark plug having a multilayer firing tip that minimizes the amount of precious metal used and a method of assembling a spark plug with a multilayer firing tip. The firing tip includes a discharge end and a weld end, with the weld end being connected to a center electrode, and more specifically to a base electrode on the center electrode. The weld end has a coefficient of thermal expansion, which is not between the values for the coefficients of thermal expansion for the discharge end and the base electrode. More specifically, the weld end has a coefficient of thermal expansion which is greater than the coefficients of thermal expansion for the discharge end and base electrode. The weld end is formed from Nickel and Chromium with a limited amount of additional elements. The spark plug is assembled by providing a first elongated material formed from the material used for the discharge end and a second elongated material formed from a material used for the weld end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: James Lykowski
  • Publication number: 20070130752
    Abstract: A motor driving device manufacturing method for manufacturing a motor driving device including a motor case, a rotor, and a stator disposed concentrically with the rotor on the outer periphery of the rotor, includes a measuring step for measuring a position of the stator relative to an axial center of the rotor from an inner side of the stator using a measuring device inserted in the stator; an adjusting step for adjusting the position of the stator from the inner side of the stator based on a measurement result of the measuring step using an adjustment device inserted in the stator, wherein the measuring step and the adjusting step are executed in a rotor not-inserted state, in which the stator is housed in the motor case and the rotor is not inserted in the stator; a stator fixing step for fixing the stator in the motor case; and a rotor shaft-support step for inserting the rotor in the stator and shaft-supporting the rotor on the motor case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: AISIN AW CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shingo Hashimoto, Yoshihisa Yamada, Takeshi Tomita, Takao Taniguchi, Shigeharu Ikeda, Hideki Hisada, Naomi Inoue, Takamasa Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20070130753
    Abstract: A stator position measuring method and device relating to a motor driving device including a motor case, a rotor, and a stator disposed on an outer periphery of the rotor concentrically with the rotor, includes measuring a position of the stator relative to an axial center of the rotor, wherein the position of the stator is determined in a rotor not-inserted state, in which the stator is housed inside the motor case and the rotor is not inserted in the stator, by measuring a position of a radial surface of a stator core, which includes a magnetic body or a conductor forming the stator, relative to the axial center of the rotor using a non-contact displacement sensor that is selectively sensitive to the magnetic body or the conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: AISIN AW CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shingo Hashimoto, Yoshihisa Yamada, Takeshi Tomita, Takao Taniguchi, Shigeharu Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20070130754
    Abstract: A laser ablation radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna prototyping system includes an antenna design module, an ablation laser, and a laser driver. The antenna design module includes design parameters for an RFID antenna prototype. The laser driver communicates with the antenna design module and the ablation laser. The laser driver uses the design parameters to direct the ablation laser to heat a portion of a conductive ink layer that is formed on a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Fein
  • Publication number: 20070130755
    Abstract: A pick and place machine includes a placement head configured to releasably grasp a component for placement. A robotic system is coupled to the placement head to generate relative movement between the placement head and a workpiece. An image acquisition system is configured to acquire at least one image of an intended placement location of the component before the component is placed. A controller is operably coupled to the image acquisition system, the controller is configured to process at least one before-placement image to generate a metric relative to solder deposited at the intended placement location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: David Duquette, John Konicek, Steven Case, Eric Rudd, Swaminathan Manickam
  • Publication number: 20070130756
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an unfailing pickup operation of an electronic component from a component storage portion at a seam of storage tapes connected even using a connection tape and prevention of reduction in a pickup rate of an electronic component. A CPU sends a feeding command to a component feeding unit to perform a component feeding operation or the like. Then, when the CPU judges that a connection tape reaches a pickup position, the CPU drives an X axis drive motor and a Y axis drive motor to move a board recognition camera to the pickup position of the feeding unit, the camera takes an image of a storage portion of a storage tape, and a recognition processing device performs recognition processing. A correction value based on a result of this recognition processing is stored in a RAM, and a suction nozzle is moved taking this correction value into account and lowers to pick up an electronic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECH INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akio Watanabe, Akihiro Kawai, Tetsuji Ono, Makio Kameda, Kazuyoshi Oyama, Kazuyoshi Ieizumi
  • Publication number: 20070130757
    Abstract: A multiple connector compression tool for use with multiple sized connectors and a cable is disclosed. The tool is designed to receive at least two different connector configurations. The tool does not require using adaptors which may be lost or misplaced. The tool has a long life because there are very few wear items while maintaining the ability to produce different connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Publication number: 20070130758
    Abstract: A multiple connector compression tool for use with multiple sized connectors and a cable is disclosed. The tool is designed to receive at least two different connector configurations. The tool does not require using adaptors which may be lost or misplaced. The tool has a long life because there are very few wear items while maintaining the ability to produce different connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Publication number: 20070130759
    Abstract: A leadframe having raised features for use a semiconductor device package, is fabricated by bonding together at least two metal layers. A first metal layer may define the lateral dimensions of the leadframe, including any diepad and leads. A second metal layer bonded to the first metal layer, may define the raised features of the leadframe, such as steps for physically securing the leadframe within the package body. The multiple metal layers may be bonded together by a number of possible techniques, including but not limited to ultrasonic welding, soft soldering, or the use of epoxy. Prior to or after bonding, one or more of the metal layers may be coined or stamped to form additional features such as offsets or channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: GEM Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James Harnden, Anthony Chia, Liming Wong, Hongbo Yang
  • Publication number: 20070130760
    Abstract: A duct for containing a cable and method for mounting the cable therein include providing the duct with a collapsible or flexible wall movable between a contracted condition for mounting the duct in a conduit and an extended condition of increased cross-sectional area for inserting a cable in the duct. The duct is moved to its extended condition by an applied internal pressure and, after the cable has been inserted, the duct is returned to its contracted condition. The duct has a multiple layer construction: an inner layer, an outer protective layer and a reinforcing layer between them. There may be frictional reducing ribs on the inner and/or outer layer in order to reduce the forces necessary to place the duct and/or the cable. Alternatively, the duct may have a single, thin layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: ARNCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert Washburn
  • Publication number: 20070130761
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board having a landless via hole. Specifically, this invention provides a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board having a landless via hole without the upper land of a via hole using a photoresist (P-LPR) which is loaded in the via hole. Therefore, in this invention, since a circuit pattern is formed using only copper of a copper clad laminate, the width thereof is minimized, thus easily realizing a fine circuit pattern. Further, the landless via hole structure is applied, resulting in a highly dense circuit pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Myung Kang, Shuhichi Okabe, Jung Park, Hoe Jung, Ji Kim
  • Publication number: 20070130762
    Abstract: A circuit substrate manufacturing method including the steps of preparing a substrate on which a metallic foil is formed in a releasable state, forming a build-up wiring on the metallic foil, obtaining a circuit member having a structure that the build-up wiring is formed on the metallic foil by releasing the metallic foil from the substrate, and exposing a lowest wiring layer of the build-up wiring by removing the metallic foil of the circuit member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: SHINKO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Junichi Nakamura