Abstract: An electrical rotary switch has a rotor with a periphery, a moving contact on the rotor and several connected parts adjacent the rotor periphery, and four fixed contacts around the rotor for short-circuiting by the moving contact. Each fixed contact has first, second, and third integrally connected sections. The first section bears resiliently against the rotor periphery for sliding contact with the moving contact parts. The second section turns through an angle larger than 135° from the first section. The third section turns through an angle smaller than 90° from the second section for connection of an electrical cable by self-gripping. The moving contact has an undulating profile matching with that of an adjacent part of the rotor periphery.

Abstract: Providing an electrical assembly, which can protect electric components provided at the electrical assembly from damage, and minimize output amount of recycle material and waste material, a functional module as the electric assembly includes a lamp and a switch as the electric components. The lamp extends from a center area of a bottom wall of a housing so as to slant toward an outside of the housing according to going apart from the bottom wall. The switch extends vertically from one end of the bottom wall. Ends of the lamp and the switch far from the bottom wall project out of the housing. When the functional modules are transported to an assembling line, the pair of functional modules is stacked on each other so as to arrange the lamp face to each other in parallel, and fixed to each other.

Abstract: A keypad includes a light guide panel, the interior of which light propagates through, a film positioned on the upper surface of the light guide panel and having at least one key button positioned on the upper surface thereof, and at least one reflective pattern fixedly positioned with respect to the light guide panel to reflect a part of the light, which propagates through the interior of the light guide panel, towards the key button.

Abstract: A ball ratchet mechanism suitable for use with an electrical disconnect employs a track and drive surface that engage the ball so as to capture it without significant shear force being applied to ridges of the track. In this way, the shape of the track can be optimized for smooth ratcheting action without the risk of high torques shearing track ridges.

Abstract: An improved de-entrainment device for use in distillation towers, especially vacuum distillation towers used for fractionating petroleum atmospheric resids comprises a baffle which is to be located in the portion of the tower below the feed zone and at the top of the flash zone. The baffle is in the form of an apertured plate above the stripping zone and in its preferred form comprises number of radial fins or blades, resembling a static fan with openings between the fins to permit vapors from the lower portions of the tower to pass upwards through the baffle with a minimal pressure drop. The fins of the baffle are preferably oriented at an angle between 30° and 60° away from the incoming feed so that the incoming feed stream skims over the top edges of the fins.

Abstract: The amount and area of irradiation of excited species to the surface of a workpiece can be increased, the irradiation can be uniformly performed on the whole surface, and the loss of effective excited species is suppressed, so that the treating performance and efficiency can be remarkably improved. A pulse voltage is applied between discharge electrodes (4) which are opposingly positioned, to produce a corona discharge between pointed ends of the discharge electrodes, and the surface of a workpiece is irradiated with excited species including plasma produced by the corona discharge, thereby treating the surface. Plural discharging units are prepared in each of which a first electrode (11) and a second electrode (12) are opposingly placed. One of the secondary terminals of a transformer (15) is connected to each of the first electrodes (11) of plural discharging units (13).

Abstract: Sputtering is performed by making use of a stationary magnetic field (Hs). Uneroded areas of the sputtering surface (3) which are subject to re-deposition are minimized or omitted by modulating the stationary magnetic field (Hs) adjacent to one of the magnetic poles responsible for the stationary magnetic field, by superimposing a modulating magnetic field (Hm) to said stationary field (Hs).

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for improved utilization of a sputter target in the longitudinal end regions. The focus of erosion in the end regions is widened, thereby extending the useful life of the target. This provides improved efficiency and reduces waste because a greater proportion of the target material in the more expansive central region can be harvested, because the target is utilized for a longer period of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a galvanic anode system for the corrosion protection of steel, comprised of a solid electrolyte and a galvanic anode material, preferably zinc and its alloys, glued to the solid electrolyte or embedded in the solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte is characterised by a high ion conductivity and comprises at least one anionic and/or cationic polyelectrolyte and/or preferably at least one compound that forms complex compounds with the anode material, preferably with zinc. The solid electrolyte is produced by applying a coating agent, preferably as an aqueous dispersion or suspension, to the steel and/or to the mineral substructure, preferably to concrete. The anode material is characterised in that it forms a galvanic element in combination with the solid electrolyte and the steel to be protected, in which the steel forms the cathode.

Abstract: In an electrochemical machining tool assembly having at least one electrode arranged across a gap from a workpiece, the electrode being energized by application of a potential difference ?V between the electrode and the workpiece, a method of monitoring machining includes exciting at least one ultrasonic sensor to direct an ultrasonic wave toward a surface of the electrode and receiving a reflected ultrasonic wave from the surface of the electrode using the ultrasonic sensor. The reflected ultrasonic wave includes a number of reflected waves from the surface of the electrode and from a surface of the workpiece. The method further includes delaying the excitation of the ultrasonic sensor a dwell time Td after a reduction of the potential difference ?V across the electrode and the workpiece occurs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method for plating copper into features formed on a semiconductor substrate. The method includes positioning the substrate in a plating cell, wherein the plating cell includes a catholyte volume containing a catholyte solution, an anolyte volume containing an anolyte solution, an ionic membrane positioned to separate the anolyte volume from the catholyte volume, and an anode positioned in the anolyte volume. The method further includes applying a plating bias between the anode and the substrate, plating copper ions onto the substrate from the catholyte solution, and replenishing the copper ions plated onto the substrate from the catholyte solution with copper ions transported from the anolyte solution via the ionic membrane, wherein the catholyte solution has a copper concentration of greater than about 51 g/L.

Abstract: An AlRu sputtering target that is a sintered body composed of an AlRu intermetallic compound of 95 vol.% or more is provided. It is manufactured by a stable and low-cost method that provides it with an even texture, significantly reduces oxygen, prevents or suppresses the generation of particles, and improves the yield ratio of deposition goods.

Abstract: A gas sensor comprises an atmosphere-side cover, ventilation filter, and filter cover as well as a sensing element and housing. The atmosphere-side cover has i) a first section of a first diameter located on a tip-end side in a axial direction of the housing and fixed on an axially base end of the housing, ii) a second section of a second diameter smaller than the first diameter, the second section being located on an axially base-end side, iii) a stepped section formed between the first and second sections, and iv) a rib protruding outward from the second section and being formed between the stepped section and the second section. The ventilation filter is mounted on the second section and has an axially tip-end section being in contact with an axially base-end section of the rib. The filter cover fixes the ventilation filter between the second section and the filter cover.

Abstract: Particles are separated, concentrated, or mixed within a fluid by means of a fluid-containing cell having a longitudinal axis, a cross-sectional area generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and at least one particle motivating force directionally interacting with at least one recurrent circulating fluid flow generally aligned with the longitudinal axis within the fluid containing cell.

Abstract: The invention herein provides improved sample injection systems and related methods to create microfluidic devices with symmetrical channel configurations that can produce relatively large sample volumes. An embodiment of the invention provides microfluidic structures with different geometries that are symmetrical from the perspective of a sample load channel and a sample waste channel, which essentially eliminates issues of time offset and other problems commonly associated with twin-T sample formation techniques. A split-injection approach and related methods of sample plug formation are therefore provided.

Abstract: In a separation buffer solution filling device, a microchip is arranged such reservoirs are opened on a surface on respective ends of channels including at least a main separation channel in which analysis is performed while a solution moves inside a plate-like member, and the reservoirs face upward. The filling device fills separation buffer solution into the channels by supplying air from an air supply port which is pushed while maintaining air-tightness onto a top of the reservoir filled with the separation buffer solution on either end of said channels. The air supply port is an opening on a front end of an air cylinder, and has a seal part on that opening. The filling device is pushed onto the reservoir while maintaining air-tightness by that seal part.

Abstract: A solution filling apparatus fills a capillary with solution of a substance to be introduced into a cell. A capillary holding unit holds the capillary. An injection-tube holding unit holds an injection tube to be injected into the capillary. A solution ejecting unit ejects the solution from the injection tube into the capillary. A guiding unit guides the injection tube into the capillary. A capillary oscillating unit oscillates the injection-tube holding unit and the solution ejecting unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system that enables the use of electrophoretic resists in the microfabrication industry for the production of microelectronic devices and is of sufficiently high quality to be used as a replacement for, or supplement to, current photoresist deposition technology. This system enables the application of electrophoretic resists in automated equipment that meets the standards for cleanliness and production throughput desired by the microelectronic fabrication industry.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are provided for separating molecules, such as biomolecules. The method, system, and apparatus utilize an electrochemical cell having at least to electrodes, one electrode comprising a photo-sensitive material capable of generating a photopotential. Molecules are moved through an electrolyte medium between the at least two electrodes based upon localized photopotentials.

Abstract: An electrophoresis apparatus includes a multi-capillary array having a liquid or solid disposed between the capillaries of the array. The liquid or solid exhibits a refractive index higher than that of air and less than that of water and reduces the amount of laser beams scattered by the capillaries. Also provided are methods of adjusting refracted and reflected excitation light beams passing through capillaries of a multi-capillary array, to reduce loss of intensity of the laser beams and increase irradiation of respective samples disposed in the capillaries.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an assembly for electroplating comprising an electroplating bath and non-conductive plates. The invention is also directed to an assembly for electroplating comprising an electroplating bath, elements with electrically adjustable resistance, and ampere-hour meters. The invention is further directed to methods for monitoring, controlling and adjusting the thickness distribution of an electroplated material on an object. The object can be of any shape as long as it can electrically charged.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for conducting electroplating in the presence of CO2 and a metal salt-containing aqueous solution, wherein the CO2 is in the form of liquid, subcritical or supercritical, the method being characterized in that a nonionic compound having a CO2-affinitive moiety is further added to the system where the aqueous solution and CO2 coexist. The method of the present invention improves the efficiency of the electrochemical reaction process and enables formation of an excellent metal film.

Abstract: In a through hole closing process, a metal plate is attached to one surface of a conductive base member having a plurality of through holes by the use of a magnet, in a copper plating process, a copper plating layer is formed on the conductive base member and the metal plate exposed within the through holes, from the side of the conductive base member where the metal plate is not attached, thereby to fill up the through holes, in a film forming process, a Pd alloy film is formed by plating on the surface of the conductive base member after removal of the metal plate, and in a removal process, the copper plating layer is removed by selective etching, thereby to produce a hydrogen production filter that is used in a reformer of a fuel cell so as to be capable of stably producing high purity hydrogen gas.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an abrasive tool. A tool substrate is provided. A surface of the substrate is coated with an electroplatable bonding agent which will chemically bond to the substrate. The electroplatable bonding material comprises a mixture of silver, leadless frit, terpineol, texinol, and copper salt. Abrasive particles are adhered to the bonding material. The abrasive particles are adhered so as to have a predetermined distribution over the coated surface of the substrate. After adhering abrasive particles, the bonding agent is dried and fired in a two step process. A metal layer is electroplated to the electroplatable bonding agent to further secure the abrasive particles to the substrate. Thus, in accordance with the present invention, the fabricated abrasive tool has abrasive particles having the predetermine distribution and fixed to the substrate by the bonding agent which is able to withstand high operating temperatures and the electroplated metal layer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to treat a solution comprising ions in an ion removal step and an ion rejection step are provided. The apparatus comprises an electrochemical cell comprising a housing comprising first and second electrodes and a solution channel. A variable voltage supply is capable of maintaining the first and second electrodes at a plurality of different voltages during an ion exchange stage and a flow control device is capable of controlling the flow of solution through the channel of the cell. A controller is provided to control the voltage supply and flow control device. The ion removal step can comprise, for example, a deionization step and the ion rejection step can comprise, for example, a cell regeneration step.

Abstract: An object is to provide a method for completely and fully dehalogenating an organic halide through electrolysis, and an electrolysis apparatus used therefor. One embodiment of the invention is a method wherein, when carrying out dehalogenation by electrolyzing an organic halide or a liquid containing the organic halide, a diaphragm electrolytic cell in which an anode and a cathode are separated is used, and electrolysis is carried out while applying ultrasonic waves using ultrasonic wave generating means and stirring using stirring means, and an electrolytic cell used therefor. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method wherein, when carrying out electrolysis, a hydrogen-absorbing metal or alloy is used as a cathode. In this case also, it is preferable to further use a diaphragm electrolytic cell, and carry out electrolysis using ultrasonic wave generating means and stirring means.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices that incorporate a porous polymer electrode assemblies, including microfluidic device useful for detection of nucleic acids, as well as methods of using the microfluidic devices.

Abstract: This invention provides a pCO2 sensor, and more particularly, a potentiometric pCO2 sensor. The potentiometric pCO2 sensor has a substrate, a solid ion-sensing layer on the substrate, a solid electrolyte layer on the solid ion-sensing layer, and a gas-permeable layer on the solid electrolyte layer. In addition, the gas-permeable layer allows air molecules to diffuse through, the solid electrolyte layer change the pH value thereof according to the CO2 concentration in the diffusing air molecules, and the solid ion-sensing layer senses the pH change of the solid electrolyte layer to generate a sensing signal. By doing so, the quantity of the CO2 dissolved in the liquid can be measured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting and quantitating NADH/NAD+ and/or NADPH/NADP+ as well as NADHJNAD+ and/or NADPH/NADP+ dependent enzymes using a photoelectrochemical cell.

Abstract: A preparation system includes a cup or other vessel within which is fitted a liner. The liner and cup are spaced from one another and at least the upper portion of the liner is sealed to the cup to form an enclosed cavity within which a preparation component may be dispensed. The liner is foraminous, formed either of perforated material or material which is inherently foraminous. Upon introduction of a liquid or other substance into the liner, the substance contacts the dispensed material to form a desired composition. The preparation system may be provided as separate components to a food or drug manufacturer, for example, who dispenses into the cavity one or more components to be stored therein upon fitting the liner to the cup.

Abstract: This invention relates to an open jewelry and/or accessory holder that can be free-standing, mountable or hang on a vertical surface. The holder has shelfves or trays with varying amounts of compartments of different or the same sizes aligned next to each other for storing different types of jewelry and accessories, particularly for holding pairs of earrings. The compartments can be removable. The removable compartments can further be removed and placed into a travel holder case. The trays are positioned on a slant to make for ease in access. In addition, the holder can have drawers, pegs or some other means for hanging jewelry and accessories, mirrors or any type of means to hold a specific kind of jewelry.

Abstract: A bottle mountable condiment holder is mainly described as a lime slice and salt shaker holder for pivotingly mounting on a bottle of tequila such that the holder pivots to stay mostly upright while the bottle is tipped for pouring, thus preventing condiments from falling off of the rack. The holder includes a rack for holding the condiments and a pivoting attachment for mounting the rack to a bottle; such that the center of gravity of the rack is below a pivot of the pivoting attachment. Preferably the rack has shelves for holding condiment pieces (e.g., lime slices) and/or at least one dispenser mounted on the rack for dispensing particulate or liquid condiments (e.g., salt shakers). In a preferred embodiment, the pivoting attachment is a removable bottle neck collar, and the dispensers are removably mountable on the rack.

Abstract: A closable bag for use in storing items removed from injured, ill, or deceased persons. The bag is suitably of flexible, plastic. The bag has a bag mouth area providing an opening to the bag, a detachable segment disposed in the mouth area and having an aperture and having a bar code number on an exterior surface of the detachable segment, a bag main portion having a recordation area on an exterior surface of the bag main portion and having a corresponding bar code number on an exterior surface of the bag main portion, a closure member in the bag main portion and near the bag mouth area, and a perforated tear strip disposed between the closure member and the opening to the bag mouth area. Also, a kit including a container for storing one or more of the bags. Also, a method for storing personal items, removed from injured and/or ill persons, or from deceased persons, in one or more of the bags.

Abstract: A case for a recordable medium disc, comprising a case bottom, a case lid pivotally connected to the case bottom, and a pivotal tray for the disc; the pivotal tray mounted for pivotal rotation from a first position substantially parallel to the case bottom, to a second position at an angle to the case bottom; and wherein the pivotal rotation is urged by pivotal rotation of the lid relative to the case bottom. Also disclosed is a hub for releasably engaging a central aperture of at least one recordable medium disc; the hub comprising a projection from an upper surface of a disc tray; the projection including a rear portion and a front portion separated by a transverse gap.

Abstract: A system and a method store a data storage device, and a method manufactures the system for storing the data storage device. The system has a base made from a foam material with a first side and a second side. The base has one or more slots and/or a hole which extend from the first side of the base through the base to the second side of the base. The data storage device is insertable into and/or is received by one of the slots of the base for storing and/or for displaying the data storage device with the base. A first edge and/or a second edge of the slot in the base abuts sides of the data storage device within the slot of the base. The first edge and/or the second edge holds, connects and/or attaches the data storage device to the slot of the base. A layer is attachable and/or is connectable to the first side of the base for receiving and/or for displaying indicia on the base.

Abstract: A case 100 for accommodating cartridges 27 each of which incorporates a magnetic tape reel 25 is provided with plural partitioned rooms 33 for holding respective cartridge groups in each of which plural cartridges 27 are arranged side by side in their thickness direction so as to assume a block form, and a partition 33 (grooves 53a) formed between partitioned rooms 33 arranged in the axial direction of the magnetic tape reels 25.

Abstract: A cardboard packing box for packing a cartridge container which has a case shell including two mating case shell halves identical in dimensions with each other and forming a plurality of compartments for receiving sets of a specified number of flat tape cartridge units therein, respectively, each mating case shell half having a pair of bottom fitting frames different in size so that one of the bottom fitting frames of one mating case shell half is fitted in another mating case shell half by insertion so as thereby to be able to couple the cartridge container to another, comprises a cardboard box identical in internal dimension with a horizontal projection of the case shell of the cartridge container; and a pair of cardboard backing pads each of which has a pair of openings in which the bottom fitting frames of each mating case shell halves are fitted respectively by insertion.

Abstract: A cartridge container for storing a plurality of flat tape cartridges having tape reels, respectively, therein, on which electromagnetic tapes are wound, respectively, comprises a cartridge case shell made up two mating case shell halves identical in shape and structure which are coupled to each other to provide at least one compartment for receiving a set of a plurality of the tape cartridges arranged closely side by side in an interior of the cartridge container. The cartridge container is provided with crushable flanges formed at its opposite sides and openings formed as handgrips in the crushable flange, respectively.

Abstract: A cartridge storage case includes: a first cartridge storage case having a substantially rectangular shape, and including a first projection, a first recess and a first divided compartment holding a group of cartridges; a second cartridge storage case having a substantially rectangular shape, and including a second projection, a second recess and a second divided compartment having a substantially identical shape with the first divided compartment; and a hinge connecting a side of the first cartridge storage case with a side of the second cartridge storage case being opposite to the side of the first cartridge storage case, wherein the first and second cartridge storage case comprise an elongated handle through hole, respectively, which is provided in a side location which is opposite to a side where the hinge is provided in the first and second cartridge storage case.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be a removable protective covering for a camera, where the protective covering comprises a sleeve that has a first opening and a second opening. One or more of the openings may be defined by elastically deformable cuff(s) having unstretched and maximally stretched cross-sectional areas that are smaller and larger than certain cross-sectional areas of the camera. As such, the camera may be removable from the covering through such opening(s) as desired in order to shoot a photograph.

Abstract: A shade of the type having a headrail, a panel of bamboo or faux bamboo slats attached to a headrail, at least one cord lock or spring motor and cord spool attached to the bottom surface of the headrail and lift cords connected to the panel and passing over a portion of the cord lock or the cord spool is packaged for trimming in a cut-down machine. The panel is folded into a plurality of folds such that the folds abut the top surface of the headrail. This shade is placed in an inner box having cut-outs through which the cord locks or spring motor and cord spool extend. Alternatively, a band is wrapped around the folded shade to form a banded shade. The band is sized and positioned so that a portion of the panel adjacent each side edge is exposed. The shade and the inner box, or the banded shade, is placed in an outer box. The shade is removed from the outer box and can then be trimmed in a cut-down machine without any further unpackaging.

Abstract: A shade of the type having a headrail, a panel of bamboo or faux bamboo slats attached to a headrail, at least one cord lock or spring motor and cord spool and lift cords connected to the panel and passing over a portion of the cord lock or the cord spool is packaged for trimming in a cut-down machine. In the preferred method, the panel is folded into a plurality of folds, the folds being located to create a cavity between the folds and the bottom surface of the headrail with the cord locks located in the cavity. Spacer material is positioned in the cavity in a manner so that there is spacer material adjacent to the side edges of the panel of slats. A band is wrapped around the shade to form a banded shade. The band is sized and positioned so that a portion of the panel adjacent each side edge is exposed. Then a wrapper is placed around the banded shade.

Abstract: A crush and moisture resistant container to store and dispense staples used generally in the construction industry. A cardboard box with rows of staples inside is surrounded with two crush resistant containers. The outer box is larger than the inner box with a spring at the bottom allowing the inner box to slide inside the outer box. A slot is placed in the outer box to access the inner box and slide downward depressing the spring. An access slot is placed to permit two rows of staples to be dispensed when the inner box slot is aligned with the slot in the outer box. A simple tap forward and then left dispenses staples.

Abstract: A multiple purpose handheld power tool jacket, holder and sleeve carrier. A method for fabricating the same in a one-piece die cut sheet and hook and loop assembly. The device can easily be adapted to various types of advertising media for a multiplicity of sports teams, organizations or combinations thereof. Further, a means for bonding said holder and carrier to said handheld power tool. In addition, a means for holding handheld power tool accessories while simultaneously advertising a variety of sports teams, organizations or affiliations. The device can be easily adapted to various types of advertising media including sewn fabric logos, painted, printed, screened and glued identifying marks or logos.

Abstract: A box for shipping and dispensing a welding wire wound into a generally cylindrical mass having a cylindrical core cavity concentric with a vertical axis. The box has four sidewalls with an integral generally triangular flap where at least one of the flaps has an upper generally square crown section with a wire outlet opening. The flaps have a folded down position wherein they overlap each other in a flat plane above the wire mass and an assembled up position defining a four sided pyramid shaped tent above the wire mass, with the crown section assembled in a plane generally parallel to the flat plane and at least 6.0 inches above the flat plane with the wire outlet opening aligned with the axis.

Abstract: A tote bag apparatus includes a plurality of panel members joined together forming individual bounded container regions for securing containers. The panel members are joined in varying multi-panel designs limiting unintended container contact, limiting damage and thermal transfer while providing secure transport. During use, the present embodiments enable a plurality of external consumer products to be stored in a stable manner without risk of tipping.

Abstract: A packaged mascara product comprising a mascara formula contained in a primary package comprised of a vial with a cap having a rod and brush, and a secondary package comprised of a card and a transparent blister that fits over the primary package and affixes it to the card, wherein the card is printed with a graphic depicting the lash look to be achieved with the mascara formula contained in the primary package; and a display for selling at least first and second packaged mascara products having different end benefits wherein the first packaged mascara product is blistered to card printed with a first lash look graphic visually depicting the first end benefit, and the second packaged mascara product is blistered to a card printed with a second lash look graphic visually depicting the second end benefit, and the third packaged mascara product is blistered to a card printed with a third lash look graphic visually depicting the third end benefit, and wherein the first, second, and third lash look graphics are vi

Abstract: Arrangement for removing absorbent articles from a pack module comprising a separate gripping device intended to influence and, at least partially, to remove at least one absorbent article from the pack module when the gripping device is used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to containers and systems of containers, for example, trays, that can be arranged at angles of 0 or 180° so that different height positions can be obtained; that include a glider to allow trays to move freely across one another under rapid use by a handler; and locking, securing and support mechanisms to ensure that the upper trays do not become disengaged during sudden movements, and to allow the trays to be stacked or nested, as appropriate for achieving different heights.

Abstract: A container for providing supplemental storage to a bag and method of attachment therebetween are disclosed. The bag includes a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end, and a strap that loops from a first position to a second position. The container includes a first and a second suspending member adapted for removable attachment to the strap at the first and second positions, respectively, and a body coupled to the first and second suspending members, the body including one or more waterproof pockets.