Abstract: A method of fabricating a waveguide filter includes forming a monolithic polymeric dielectric core configured for fabricating a dielectric-filled cavity, where the core includes a plurality of spaced-apart depressions; applying a layer of conducting metal to an outer surface of the core to form a metallized core with a conductive metal layer, wherein the metal layer includes port openings at opposite ends of the metallized core, and wherein metallized depressions thereby formed are the ridges of the filter's ridge-waveguide sections; and mounting the metallized core on a supporting carrier. A desired number of such filters can be connected with an electrical-series-type connection among one port of each filter to form a frequency multiplexer having a waveguide manifold.

Abstract: Methods for forming data storage media and the media formed thereby are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the method for forming a data storage media, comprises: injection molding a substrate comprising surface features, wherein said surface features have greater than about 90% of a surface feature replication of an original master; and disposing a data layer over at least one surface of said substrate; wherein said data storage media has an axial displacement peak of less than about 500? under shock or vibration excitation.

Abstract: A system and method for an improved magnetic head arm assembly (HAA), reducing complexity of design and difficulty of manufacture, is disclosed.

Abstract: An inductor comprises a substrate comprising a semiconductor material, a first dielectric layer over the substrate, a magnetic layer over the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer over the magnetic layer, and a conductor over the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). The present invention relates to a design feature that allows lower actuation voltage for electrostatically actuated structures (i.e., switches or mirrors). The present invention further relates to a method for fabricating such a design that allows lower actuation voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus has a holder that receives a component from a component supply and then places the component on a substrate. In operation, it is determined whether the holder would make an interference with another component already mounted on the substrate. If this judgement is affirmative, mounting of the component held by the holder is prohibited. If, on the other hand, this judgement is negative, the component held by the holder is mounted onto the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic-component mounting apparatus 1 for mounting a plurality of electronic components onto a printed-wiring board 10, which comprises a component mounting head 4 adapted to suck up the electronic component and mount the sucked up electronic component on the printed-wiring board 10 while moving along an X-axis direction, a table 8 adapted to move the printed-wiring board 10 along a Y-axis direction, an electronic-component feeding device 12, 14 attached to the table 8 and adapted to move in sync with the movement of the printed-wiring board 10, and component image-recognition/correction means 16 for correcting a posture of the electronic component in accordance with image recognition of the posture, during the time between the sucking up and mounting of the electronic component by the component mounting head, wherein respective positions of the sucking of the electronic component, the mounting of the electronic component and the image recognition are located on the X-axis.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a contact press-fitting apparatus which can perform the press-fitting of all of the contacts with high reliability, without leading to problems such as buckling of the contacts, even in cases where the array pitch of the contacts is uneven. The contact press-fitting apparatus comprises a supporting member which is inserted into the press-fitting head from a direction perpendicular to the press-fitting direction of the press-fitting head, and which supports the side surfaces of the contacts on the sides that the abutting part does not abut against.

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.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for separating culls coupled to a lead frame when a semiconductor chip is molded. The apparatus includes a lower plate, on which culls coupled to a lead frame are placed, an upper plate pressing culls placed on the lower plate in order to separate culls from the lead frame, a pilot pin installed in the upper plate by passing through the upper plate in order to press culls together with the upper plate when the upper plate presses the culls, and a sensor unit installed adjacent to the movement path of the pilot pin so as to detect a movement of the pilot pin. When culls are separated, faults of articles caused by a molding material insufficiently filled in a mold are checked through detecting a movement of the pilot pin.

Abstract: Positioning recognition marks are read by movable recognition device for positioning objects to be bonded to each other. An alignment method includes a step of reading the recognition marks during movement of the recognition device before its complete stop, and a step of identifying absolute positions of the recognition marks by correcting the mark recognition positions having been read based on a position feedback signal of the moving recognition device. A mounting method using the alignment method is also disclosed. It is possible to maintain a high alignment accuracy, eliminate necessity of assuring a settling time for complete stop of the movable recognition device, and significantly reduce the alignment time and mounting tact.

Abstract: An electronic module and a method for manufacturing an electronic module, in which an installation base is used, which includes an insulating-material layer (1) and a conductive layer on the surface of the insulating-material layer. The conductive layer also covers the installation cavity of a component (6). The component (6) is set in the installation cavity, in such a way that the contact zones face towards the conductive layer and electrical contacts are formed between the contact zones of the component (6) and the conductive layer. After this, conductive patterns (14) are formed from the conductive layer, to which the to which the component (6) is attached.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tape wiring board in accordance with the present invention may employ an imprinting process in forming a wiring pattern, thereby reducing the number of processes for manufacturing a tape wiring board and allowing the manufacturing process to proceed in a single production line. Therefore, the manufacturing time and cost may be reduced. A profile of the wiring pattern may be determined by the shape of an impression pattern of a mold. This may establish the top width of inner and outer leads and incorporate fine pad pitch. Although ILB and OLB process may use an NCP, connection reliability may be established due to the soft and elastic wiring pattern.

Abstract: Sealing material is injected into a cap receiving an electric cable joint without remaining air bubbles. The cap has an opening at both ends and receives the joint, the electric cable being in the upper side and the joint being in the lower side. The sealing material is injected into the cap from the lower opening. The joint is inserted into the cap from the upper opening. Or, the joint is received in the cap, the sealing material is injected into the cap from the upper opening, and the cap position is reversed. Or, the sealing material is injected into the cap, from the upper opening, the joint is inserted into the cap, and the cap is reversed. A cap holder receives the cap such that the upper and/or lower opening of the cap is covered.

Abstract: A guide for inserting the prepared end of a coaxial cable into the cylindrical post of an end connector of a coaxial cable. The guide is an elongated member that is fabricated of a resilient material having a plurality flat sides that come together at equal angles to form a number of corners. The bisectors of the corner angles all cross at the central axis of the guide with the length of each bisector between the center axis and the corner being substantially equal to or greater than the inside radius of the post. A central slot passes axially through the guide and a slit passes radially through one side wall of the guide to form an entrance that opens into the slot.

Abstract: In addition to the single molded part incorporating features of the conventional nut, sealing member and body, the connector includes a post and a hollow compression sealing ring. The post includes an integrally formed stem and flange portions, with the compression ring axially movable upon the body and including a tapered surface which applies a radially inward force to the body, compressing the cable and providing tight frictional engagement of the connector and cable. When in its fully installed position, the axial length of the ring is sufficient to entirely enclose the unitary body and nut, preferably having an interference fit with the outer surface of the nut portion, thus locking and sealing the connector threads to the equipment port. The compression ring is preferably of metal to shield the internal plastic parts of the connector from UV rays.

Abstract: An improved engine construction, such as a rocket engine construction is provided. The engine construction comprises a combustion chamber, a smooth wall nozzle, and a transition zone between the chamber and the smooth wall nozzle. The transition zone has a coolant system which includes a manifold formed from a non-copper material through which a coolant flows. In a high heat transfer embodiment, the transition zone includes an additional manifold formed from a copper based material.

Abstract: Methods of creating an internal channel of a fluid-ejection device are provided. One method includes encapsulating a channel core in an element of the fluid-ejection device that corresponds to the internal channel and dissolving at least a portion of the channel core.

Abstract: A zero-offset power handsaw having a body unit including a skid plate and a handle, a circularly shaped saw blade, a blade mounting mechanism including a removable mounting device having a head, a guard, and an electric motor. The saw blade has a forward extremity and includes a hub for containing a forward extension of the head therein. The guard has a forward extremity that is co-planar with the forward extremity of the saw blade. A adjusting mechanism allows selective and angular adjustment of the skid plate relative to the handle. A switch allows electrical power to be selectively provided to the electric motor.

Abstract: A jig for face frame hinges may include a base and gripping members, wherein the jig may be secured to a frame member or a wall adapted to receive a hinge base plate and the hinge base plate may be abutted with a first hinge abutting edge of the jig. The gripping members may hold the jig in a selected position so that the hinge base may be abutted with the jig while fasteners are engaged through the base and into the frame member, or while holes are pre-drilled and fasteners engaged to mount the hinge base. The proper position may typically be with a second frame member abutting edge of the jig abutted with an adjacent adjoining frame member. Thus, the jig edges form stops for consistently and positively locating hinge bases of a face frame hinge at a predetermined distance from adjacent frame members.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for gauging multi-start threads on an oilfield tubular connection include a pin member 12 and a box member 42. One or more external starting threads are successively gauged with a single thread ring gauge 22, and the same threads are simultaneously gauged with a multi-thread ring gauge 32. Each of two or more internal starting threads are successively gauged with a single thread plug gauge 52, and the same threads are simultaneously gauged with a multi-thread plug gauge 62.

Abstract: The invention related to a method for checking or calibrating the angle-dependent alignment of a reference structure on a high-precision test-piece. After arrangement of the test-piece on a retainer piece, a pre-alignment of an optical unit and/or the reference structure of the test-piece is carried out, such that the test-piece beam is at least partly incident on a detector and generates at least one point there. The position of the at least one point on the detector is evaluated by means of a control/regulation unit.

Abstract: A tilt sensor has a source for optical radiation, a pattern support having an optically effective pattern for the passage of the optical radiation generated by the source, a tilt-sensitive unit downstream of the pattern support in the direction of propagation of the radiation, and a projection area for the incidence of the radiation generated by the source and passing through the pattern support and the tilt-sensitive unit, wherein the source is in the form of a pattern support.

Abstract: A line marker includes a housing having a receiving cavity and an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, a retracting unit supported within the receiving cavity of the housing, an operating cable having an inner coupling end coupling with the retracting unit and an outer control end extending out of the receiving cavity through the opening, and an indicating element container supported in the housing, wherein the indicating element container includes an absorbing element disposed therein to absorb the indicating element, wherein the operating portion of the operating cable contacts with the absorbing element to evenly apply the indicating element along the operating cable when the operating cable is pulled out from the housing for marking a straight line on a surface.

Abstract: A construction layout and angle measurement tool includes opposite working sides having unique indicia for establishing angles from side edges or corners of building materials. When used with a reference line, and when attached to the workpiece, the tool allows site layout and evaluation by only one person. The tool may be mounted on vertical, horizontal, and inclined workpieces. Angles are determined and evaluated directly with the tool while avoiding mathematical computation.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool includes a graduated extension pivotably and lockably connected to a leveling extension. The graduated extension includes graduations for measuring length, angles, pitch, or a combination of these measurements. Angles may also be measured with a graduated disc. The leveling extension includes at least one bubble level for checking the horizontal or vertical orientation of the leveling extension. The leveling extension may include graduations for measuring length, angles, pitch, or a combination of these measurements. The tool may be extended such that the graduated and leveling extensions are collinear, having a total length of 16 inches end to end. A multi-purpose tool may be conveniently used to take the place of several separate tools such as a speed square, a T-bevel, and an extended torpedo level. The tool may also allow quick determination of the required distance between wall studs, rafters, and floor joists.

Abstract: A drill guide includes a window and graduated indicia corresponding to a scale provided along a side of the windows. A gauge for use therewith includes a handle, a shaft having a reference mark thereon, and an end portion. The end portion is slightly angled relative to the remainder of the shaft and is spring-like. The end portion includes a rounded tip which ensures that the gauge rides smoothly in and out of drilled bone and bore, and an angled upper catch that allows a user to retrieve the gauge without chipping bone.

Abstract: A device for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool includes at least one hanger tool, e.g., two hanger tools. Each hanger tool includes: a bracket detachably attachable to a housing of the position measuring device, e.g., at a respective end of the position measuring device; a mounting plate detachably attachable to a machine surface of the machine tool; and an adjustment device adapted to adjust a distance between the bracket and the mounting plate.

Abstract: The device 1 for positioning the measuring element of a measuring apparatus comprises a traverse 14 on which the measuring element is arranged. The device further comprises a track 11 on which bearings 12, 13 run, and on which the traverse 14 is held by means of bearings 124, 125. The measuring element of the measuring apparatus can be positioned radially in relation to the track 11 and along the track 11. The traverse 14 comprises multiple components, wherein the components 141, 142 of the traverse 14 are interconnected with one or several bearings 143, or the components 141, 142 of the traverse 14 are held inside each other so as to be telescopically slidable. Radial positioning takes place in that the angle ?14 between the components 141, 142 of the traverse 14 is changed or in that in the case of a telescopic traverse 14, which constitutes a chord in the track 11, the length is altered.

Abstract: A scanning unit including a support and a scanning plate fastened on the support by a first fastening element and a second fastening element. An eccentric element that can be rotated around a first axis of rotation and causes pivoting of the scanning plate with respect to the support around a second axis of rotation, wherein the first axis of rotation is constituted by the first element and said second axis of rotation is constituted by the second fastening element.

Abstract: A tape measure includes a housing, a rule blade coilable within the housing, and an edge guide coupled to the housing. The edge guide may be oriented in either a first position, in which the edge guide contacts the edge of a work surface, or a second position, in which the edge guide does not contact the edge of the work surface. The edge guide may be permanently or releasably connected to the housing. The tape measure may further include a laser assembly that generates a laser line intersecting the rule blade and the work surface and a calibration mechanism to adjust the alignment of the laser line. In use, the edge guide may orient the tape measure on the work surface such that the laser line is generally perpendicular to the work surface edge.

Abstract: The present invention is a substrate-placing mechanism to be provided in a processing container of a substrate-processing apparatus including: a stage having: a base body on which a substrate is placed, a heat-generating body for heating the substrate placed on the base body, and a feed terminal part for feeding electric power to the heat-generating body; a hollow supporting part fixed to a base of the processing container for supporting the stage; a connection terminal part fixed to the base of the processing container under the supporting part for being connected to an electric power source located outside the processing container; a feed member connected to the feed terminal part and extending in the hollow supporting part; and a spring member that connects the feed member and the connection terminal part.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole assembly and an upper secured to the sole assembly. A sole plate is positioned between the upper and the sole assembly. The sole plate includes a midfoot member comprising a medial member having a base plate and at least one medial pillar extending upwardly from a medial edge of the base plate; with the base plate having a substantially planar finger extending forwardly and configured to extend under a foot of a user; and a lateral member having at least one lateral pillar extending upwardly from a lateral edge thereof. A forefoot member has at least one finger extending upwardly along an exterior surface of the upper.

Abstract: An orthopedic device for correction of varus, valgus, or supinatus structural abnormalities of a subject's foot is provided. The device of the invention generally includes a compensatory wedge of a polyethylene foam material exhibiting a hardness in the range of 30 to 35 durometer. The wedge may be located between the subject's foot and footwear at the location of the recessed abnormality. In a preferred embodiment, the wedge is wedge-shaped laterally of the foot so as to compensate for a varus or valgus recessed structural foot abnormality. The polyethylene foam material preferably has a micro-structure comprised of fine, open cells, so as to allow for sufficient air flow and heat dissipation when in use to thereby reduce discomfort.

Abstract: A method for controlling a snow-trail grooming vehicle for grooming snow trails and especially for distributing the driving power which is made available by a drive motor of a snow-trail grooming vehicle onto a chain or track drive thereon and further consumers. According to the invention, the distribution of the driving power or control by a central processing system occurs as the central processing system varies distribution of the driving power in dependency of a specifiable, changeable prioritizing of the drive and at least one consumer or groups of consumers.

Abstract: A wear assembly for attaching a wear member to a support structure that includes a wear member and a lock. The wear member includes a pair of legs to straddle the support structure, each with a hole that aligns with a hole in the support structure for receiving a lock to hold the wear member in place. Each hole includes a recess with an engagement surface facing generally away from the support structure for receiving portions of the lock. The lock includes a wedge provided with a thread formation that threadedly engages a second thread formation in the aligned holes so that rotation of the wedge axially drives the wedge.

Abstract: An apparatus to measure ease of ironing comprises a base supporting a vertical rail assembly; a lockable roller bearing block that rolls vertically on a vertical rail assembly for locking and raising and lowering the block at a selected location according to the raising and lowering along the vertical rail assembly. An adjustably inclinable ironing board for accommodating a test cloth is supported at one end by the lockable roller bearing block. The block is raised and lowered along the vertical rail assembly; a standard ironing structure secured overhead to the guide strut and resting at or near the board upper end includes a release mechanism, which releases the iron. The iron moves along the incline and a start sensor and a finish sensor sense the glide of the ironing structure down the board for measuring ease of ironing when the standard ironing board is in an inclined position.

Abstract: An ironing board, includes a plate (2) which may be driven in rotation about an axis. The plate (2), mounted on a fixed base (4) housed directly below the plate (2) has an essentially circular form with at least one part essentially angular in form (3). The above is of application to ironing boards.

Abstract: A reversible, magnetic ironing surface includes: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, flexible pad portion including a first, quilted, heat resistant layer; and a second, opposite, generally smooth, heat resistant layer on an opposite side of the pad portion; and (b) at least one magnet in each corner section of the pad portion; wherein the pad assembly has an expanded, open position for use and a compact, bundled position for transport or storage, and in the expanded position, the pad portion is reversible for use on either side; and the first or second layer includes a metal.

Abstract: A method of advertising comprising providing a sheet of advertising material having a front surface, front surface having advertising information thereon. The method also includes providing a sporting helmet having a head accepting portion and a facemask and connecting the sheet of advertising material to the sporting helmet such that at least a portion of the sheet of advertising material covers the facemask. The method could alternatively include providing headwear comprising a head accepting portion and applying the sheet of advertising material having adhesive on less then the entire rear surface thereof to the headwear. In another alternative, the method could include providing a vehicle having a rear bumper and applying the sheet of advertising material having adhesive on less then the entire rear surface thereof to the vehicle.

Abstract: A product badge coupled to a product, such as an information handling system, displays product information to align with a selected of plural product orientations by illuminating a first display material to present the product information in a first orientation associated with a first product orientation and a second display material to present the product information in a second orientation associated with a second product orientation. For instance, illumination by a backlight presents the product information in the first orientation by interacting with the first display material, and suspension of illumination by the backlight presents the product information in the second orientation by allowing reflective light to interact with the second display material. Selection of illumination is automatically or manually accomplished.

Abstract: In some embodiments of the present invention, a vending machine display apparatus and method includes a controller, a display electrically coupled to the controller and adapted to be coupled to the vending machine in a location externally visible on the vending machine, and a power line coupled to the display and adapted to supply power to the display. The display can be associated with the user-manipulatable control and/or with a product in the vending machine dispensed by operation of the user-manipulatable control. In some embodiments, the display is responsive to the controller by changing graphics and/or text displayed by the display.

Abstract: An illuminated identification system comprises a light chamber, a lighting means, an opaque identification stencil, a flashing means, a power on/off switch for the lighting means, and an on/off switch for the flashing means. The light chamber is environmentally sealed, and has one surface which is non-opaque. The lighting means is in series with a power source, and is located in the light chamber. The opaque identification stencil is placed over the non-opaque light chamber surface. When the power switch and the flashing means are both on, the flashing means causes the lighting means to flash on and off. Further, the power switch, and/or the on/off switch for the flashing means, may be operated by remote control.

Abstract: A store security device with advertising cover includes a store security system for detecting magnetic tags attached to merchandise. The security device includes a magnetic sensor mounted in a frame attached to a base. A cover having first and second side panels joined together at their side and/or top edges is sized and shaped to fit slidably over the frame. The cover includes an aperture for the sensor or is fabricated from material that does not interfere with its operation. Advertising or promotional material is affixed to at least one of the first and second side panels. The side panels may include one or more pockets for dispensing promotional materials. The side panels may include one or more receptacles having a transparent outer wall. These receptacles are sized and shaped to hold removable printed advertising or promotional sheets. The receptacles have an open top or side and a closed bottom.

Abstract: A merchandising shelf label holder, particularly for holding or carrying an electronic shelf label (ESL), with an integral protective mechanism, including a bumper to withstand impacts from shopping carts and the like. The bumper includes a substantially semicircular bulbous section extending in a direction away from the shelving and further away from the shelving than the ESL and that curves back toward the shelving with a vertical plate that is in contact with the shelving or extension thereof. The protective mechanism also includes a rear support stop member that engages the label holder when impacted.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a display is provided. The mounting structure includes a body used for supporting the display, a mounting portion connected pivotally to the body so that a lower end thereof is able to swing back and forth within a predetermined range, a movable handle movable up and down on the body within a predetermined range, and a link connected pivotally to a predetermined portion of the movable handle at an interior end and connected pivotally to a predetermined portion of the mounting portion and being a predetermined distance away from an upper portion of the mounting portion. As such, the mounting structure may stay at an extension or retract position by pushing or pulling the movable handle based on requirement of a user of the display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, a new mechanical means in the magazine engaged bolt catch mechanism of spring motor firearms. The invention is a system in which the normal firing trigger will also release the bolt catch. A firearm equipped with this device is reloaded by pulling the firing trigger.

Abstract: A fishing hook rig and lure container for safely and conveniently storing and transporting fishing hook rigs and lures. The container is configured for one-handed manual operation for opening a movable cover section to gain access to a compartment. The compartment is configured to receive a fishing hook rig or lure, which is tied on a fishing line and the movable cover section closes for enclosing the fishing hook rig or lure within the container. The compartment includes a lower line port and the movable cover section includes an upper line port, both of which cooperate to form a bore for protectively confining the fishing line. A securing hook is provided on the exterior of the compartment for engaging a stationary fitting on a fishing rod and reel set to retain the container.

Abstract: A fishing hook retaining apparatus and method, utilizing a retaining apparatus secured to a shaft of a fishing pole. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a sleeve having a magnet in an interior portion thereof, and a channel extending part of the way through an upper portion thereof. A hook is retained therein by the passage of a portion thereof through the channel, and the contacting of the hook with the magnet. The apparatus may be secured to the shaft, in one embodiment, with an O-ring that is looped over two opposing securing members, and about the shaft of the pole. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises two upwardly angled opposing sides, with a bar interposed therebetween. In a third embodiment, the apparatus comprises a base having retention ends which couple the apparatus to the shaft of the pole. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus is integral with the shaft of the pole.