Abstract: A tape handle for the law Enforcement and Fire Department, Public Emergency, car accident, or a crime scene area in a rush to spread the tape from an object to object. Tape handle is much better than using our fingers because you'll scrape your fingers or burn them from the cardboard of the tape and it's better for the person that uses the Tape handle because he or she doesn't have to walk backwards when spreading the tape to the object. When using the Tape Handle you put the tape handle in an angle and it won't fall off when the person is in a hurry to tie up the tape around the object. You take the tape where the cover is, tie tape around the openings of the cover and tear the tape, take the tape out of the cover and then take the tape and tie it around the object.

Abstract: This hanger system for use in window balances features a hanger connected at a lower end of a window balance. The hanger has a carrier interface for connection to the window sash carrier. The carrier has a hanger interface for connection to the hanger. The interfaces are connected and disconnected by a pivoting motion of the hanger with respect to the carrier. Once connected these elements cannot be pulled apart and disconnected by tensile forces without first reversing the assembly steps. A snap connection may also be advantageously added to the hanger and carrier, allowing them to snap together in permanent or non-permanent fashion when fully or partially pivoted into alignment with each other.

Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device, such as mobile radio terminal, is a two-part hinge with a top tube on a top half of the device, a bottom tube on a bottom half of the device, and a hinge assembly in the top tube and the bottom tube. The top tube and the bottom tube together extend across substantially all of a hinge connection width, and may extend across substantially all of a device width of the electronic device. The hinge assembly extends across at least most of the hinge connection width, such as extending across at least 90% of the hinge connection width. The hinge assembly includes a flexible film ribbon connector for making electrical connections between the top part and the bottom part of the electronic device. The flexible film is wrapped around a shaft of the hinge assembly.

Abstract: An adapter for a door knob is provided comprising a lever handle including a base plate and a handle portion, a clamp, and a tightening band. The clamp is disposed along or attached to the base plate and is constructed and arranged to engage with at least a portion of a door knob or at least a portion of a supporting shaft, stalk or rotation axis of a door knob such that the lever handle extends transversely to the axis of the clamp. The clamp includes at least a portion of an inner surface adapted to frictionally engage to the portion of the door knob or supporting shaft, stalk or rotation axis. The tightening band is attached to the lever handle and is adapted to be tightened or otherwise adjusted around at least a portion of the supporting shaft, stalk or rotation axis, or around at least a portion of a door knob, by a tightening mechanism to help to achieve a non-slip fit and attachment of the lever handle to the supporting shaft, stalk or rotation axis or to the door knob.

Abstract: A handle for a door of a refrigerator having a hollow rod shape, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the door and disposed on the front surface of the door so as to be improved in productivity and aesthetic quality, and a method for manufacturing the same. A handle for a door of a refrigerator, which has a main body having a storage chamber provided with an opened front surface, doors provided on the front surface of the main body for opening and closing the storage chamber, and handles respectively provided on the doors, extending in the longitudinal direction of the doors and having a hollow rod shape, includes a first resin layer making the shape of the handle and made of a first resin comprising glass fibers for reinforcing the rigidity of the handle; and a second resin layer formed on the outer surface of the first resin layer and made of a second resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knob particularly for an electronic locking cylinder as well as a method for mounting such a knob to an electronic locking cylinder. The knob according to the present invention comprises a first grip part which is deep drawn from metal and a second grip part wherein the first and second grip parts are coupled with each other to form the knob.

Abstract: A furniture glide for installation in the leg of an article of furniture. The glide, which strongly resists removal after installation, includes a head portion having a center, a ground engaging side, and a furniture facing side, a stem disposed from the center of the furniture facing side of the head, and a plurality of truncated conical flutes, each having an angled side and a flat side and including at least one recess so as to create and define a plurality of anchor points that grip the interior side of an installation socket and effectively prohibit rotation and removal of the glide. In a preferred embodiment, one or more of the flute may be shaped eccentrically relative to the other flutes so as to accentuate its anchor points. A fin may be added to one or more of the flutes to provide auxiliar structure for resisting rotation.

Abstract: An interlocking attaching system comprises a substrate adapter, an accessory adapter and a discrete locking member. The substrate adapter includes a base for affixing to a substrate object and a plurality of spaced apart raised regions disposed along a first longitudinal axis. The raised regions have slots defining a first plurality of passages oriented parallel to the first longitudinal axis and aligned with one another. The accessory adapter includes a base for affixing to an accessory object and a plurality of spaced apart raised regions disposed along a second longitudinal axis. The raised regions have slots defining a second plurality of passages oriented parallel to the second longitudinal axis and aligned with one another. The spacing between the locations of the raised regions of the adapters are dimensioned to position at least one raised region of one of the adapters between at least two raised regions of the other adapter when the adapters are in operational alignment, i.e.

Abstract: A key locator includes first and second members. The first member has opposed ends and an intermediate u-shaped region. One of the ends of the first member comprises a hook for engaging the second member which includes a clasp while the other end comprises an enlarged portion for fixing an ornament thereto. The arrangement is suitable for hanging at the open top of a bag-like device such as a purse, backpack or briefcase whereby the ornament is displayed at the same time that the keys are readily accessible without undue fishing efforts.

Abstract: A device for retaining splitting forces incurred by a cable stop, tow stop or carriage stop is disclosed that includes a sleeve having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending from the first end to the second end. The bore is sized and configured to retain at least one of the cable stop, tow stop and carriage stop. The sleeve is sized and configured to retain splitting forces transferred from the cable stop, tow stop or carriage stop when the sleeve retains the cable stop, tow stop or carriage stop and is engaged by a cable catch or tow ball.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for clamping a belt with a quick clamping action. The apparatus and method employ an impact force applied to a clamping device that causes a clamping portion of the clamping device to be driven into clamping engagement with the belt received in a housing for the clamping device. In one form, the clamping device has a clamp actuator that includes an impact receiving end preferably disposed outside the housing and a clamp member in the housing that is driven into clamping engagement with the belt by the actuator. The preferred belt clamp has the actuator and clamp member configured so that during belt pulling operations, the clamp also self-locks onto the belt to increase the clamping force applied thereto. In another aspect, the housing preferably has wall portions of varying thickness to provide increased strength where needed while keeping the weight thereof to a minimum.

Abstract: A fastener clip includes a base plate and a first and second pair of laterally offset legs extending from the base plate. At least one first wing extends from the first pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one first wing has an engagement region. At least one second wing extending from the second pair of laterally offset legs. The at least one second wing has an engagement region, such that a distance between the engagement regions and the base plate is operative to vary continuously according to a slot thickness. The fastener clip is operative for insertion into the slot defined in a first engagement structure, such as a vehicle chassis.

Abstract: A curved slide fastener in which a convex element attaching edge portion which is curved convexly and outwardly and a concave element attaching edge portion which is curved concavely and inwardly are arranged to face each other on opposing side edges of a pair of fastener tapes, a stretchable member which is elastically deformed so as to be stretchable in a length direction of the fastener tape is attached to an edge side of the fastener tape on an opposite side to the convex element attaching edge portion, and the stretchable member is fixed to the fastener tape in a contracted state and maintains a foundation structure of the fastener tape in a contracted state, thereby preventing occurrence of wrinkle or swelling on the tape surface.

Abstract: A versatile clamp which consists, at least in part, of at least one extendable arm, one fixed-length arm, pivotable clamping legs on the distal ends of the fixed-length arm and extendable arm, and locking means; wherein clamp adjustments, by the user, to the extendable arm and pivotable legs are retained by a locking action, which, prevents an inadvertent change of the extendable arm's effective length and the clamping legs' angular orientation from their set positions. The combination of a variable-length extendable arm and variable angular positioning of the legs enable a single versatile clamp to be used in a variety of clamping configurations. The versatile clamp may be easily made, without the use of any tools, to clamp onto thick and thin materials, alike, and to perform in applications which require an offset clamping operation. The versatile clamp may also feature one or more interchangeable clamping arm extensions and legs.

Abstract: A buckle assembly includes a first connection member and a second connection member. The first connection member includes engagement members, such as buttons. The second connection member is configured to connect to the first connection member, and includes openings in which the engagement members are retained when the first connection member is connected to the second connection member. The second connection member also includes release arms configured to be actuated to engage the engagement members in order to disconnect the first connection member from the second connection member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-step fastening device, a process for creating a fastener utilizing such a device, and the end fastener produced thereby. In this regard, the invention uses an outer, hollow fastener material that can be partially compressed under tension at designated areas (i.e., a compression member) and an inner activation or tensioning member. The compression of the outer fastener material occurs at one or more flexible areas or compression features specifically located on the longitudinal axis of the material. As a result, the outer compression member is capable of being distorted or bent under tension to produce a predetermined configuration. The device described herein has the ability to form specific and controllable fasteners of designated shapes and configurations. Methods for fastening, snaring, gripping, cutting, and manipulating material using the device in a confined space are also provided.

Abstract: A dish assembly for a casket cap comprises a cap panel having a pair of opposed sides, a puffing member attached to each side of the pair of sides of the cap panel along respective adjacent edges of the puffing member and cap panel side, a cap panel insert having a pair of opposed sides and being removably inserted between the puffing members and juxtaposed relative to the cap panel, a retention member fixedly secured to one of the sides of the cap panel insert and removably inserted between the respective adjacent edges of one of the puffing members and a respective one of the cap panel sides, and a pull member fixedly secured to the other of the sides of the cap panel insert and projecting away from the cap panel. The retention member and the puffing members retain the cap panel insert in juxtaposition relative to the cap panel, and the pull member enables the cap panel insert to be pulled out from between the puffing members, away from the cap panel, and out of the dish assembly.

Abstract: A closing member (16) is disengageably fitted to one end of a cylindrical-shaped guide member (4) to close an opening (4a) of the guide member (4). A water-absorbing agent (3) made of water-absorbing resin powder is accommodated in the guide member (4) toward the one end. A column-shaped plug member (2) made of water-wellable fibers is accommodated in the guide member (4) at a location closer to the other end than the water-absorbing agent (3). A push rod (5) is inserted into the guide member (4) through an opening (4b) thereof located at the other end. With the opening (4a) at the one end of the guide member (4) inserted in an anus, the push rod (5) is operated to push the water-absorbing agent (3) and the plug member (2) through the opening (4a) at the one end of the guide member (4) into a rectum. The plug member (2) absorbs water in internal contents and expands to plug the rectum, while the water-absorbing agent (3) also absorbs water in the internal contents.

Abstract: A tailor weld blank assembly and method for making the blank assembly include providing a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet having at least one different characteristic from the first sheet. Complementary interlocking structures are provided on adjoining edges of the first and second sheets and the sheets are mechanically interlocked together by making a weld along the adjoining interlocked edges. Thereafter the permanently affixed together sheets are formed to make a formed sheet metal product. The provision of both a mechanical interlock and a weld provide a blank assembly that is strong for forming into a stamped product, and a metal product that is strong for its intended use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of fabricating a semiconductor device by back grinding and dicing is disclosed. The method may include at least adhering a protection tape for back grinding on a front surface of a semiconductor wafer, back grinding a rear surface of the semiconductor wafer while the protection tape faces downward, loading the semiconductor wafer to dicing equipment when the front surface having the protection tape faces downward, detecting a dicing position formed on the front surface of the semiconductor wafer, and dicing the semiconductor wafer with the protection tape adhering thereon into individual semiconductor chips in accordance with the detected dicing position. The dicing equipment may have a transparent aligning part for aligning the semiconductor wafer and a chuck part for supporting the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor is provided for which an electrolytic polymerization solution can be used semipermanently while preventing a decrease in electrical conductivity of an electrically conductive polymer layer and an increase in ESR of the resultant electrolytic capacitor due to degradation of the electrolytic polymerization solution. The method of manufacturing a solid electrolytic capacitor as provided includes the step (A) of forming a dielectric layer on a surface of an anode element made of a valve metal, the step (B) of forming a cathode layer including an electrically conductive polymer layer on the dielectric layer, and the step (C) of adjusting the pH of a solution that contains a monomer and a dopant agent and that is used in forming the conductive polymer layer, by allowing the solution to contact an ion exchange or ion capture substance.

Abstract: A method for producing an electronic component prevents problems due to outgassing from a sacrificial layer and the formation of residues during removal of the sacrificial layer. The method includes a first step of forming a sacrificial layer on a substrate, the sacrificial layer being mainly composed of polyamide imide, a second step of forming an elemental portion on part of the sacrificial layer, and a third step of removing the sacrificial layer to form a gap between the elemental portion and the substrate.

Abstract: In a rotary tool-equipped tool rest 1, a movable member 27 is made to move frontwardly when a turret 1 is clamped with respect to a non-swiveling housing 2 after swiveling and indexing. Then, a phase determining pin 8 provided in the turret 1 is made to project and engaged with the non-swiveling housing 2. Further, a coupling mechanism to clamp the turret 1 with respect to the non-swiveling housing 2 has three-pieces coupling including a first coupling member 26, a second coupling member 28 and a third coupling member 29.

Abstract: A retainer and insert assembly used to repair a damaged end of a crankshaft. The assembly includes an insert, which is applied directly on the damaged region of the crankshaft and has a cylindrical bushing having a rubber seal layer, wherein the bushing includes a vulcanized interior surface. A retainer is disposed around the insert and which sealing contacts the bushing. A mounting and centralization device centers and mounts the insert and retainer on the crankshaft.

Abstract: A pocket-sizing apparatus for a device that inserts staple drivers into pockets aligned to form a slot in a surgical staple cartridge. A fin extends from a driver guide fixture for insertion into the slot. The fin increases the size of the slot, thereby aiding in inserting drivers into the pockets. Preferably a second fin extends from the driver guide fixture adjacent the fixture passage and aligned with the first fin. A gap is formed between the first and second fins, extending from a first edge to an opposite edge of the fixture passage. The driver is driven through the gap. The fins are substantially equal to the thickness of the driver. The fins have tapered leading edges to aid cartridge insertion and removal, and a lip extends from the driver guide fixture for preventing the fins from widening the slot too much and for narrowing an overly wide slot.

Abstract: A method for coupling first and second mechanical members is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing at least one insulating sleeve and a mating locking member. The locking member may be configured to cooperate with the at least one insulating sleeve to secure the first and second mechanical members to one another. Additionally, the at least one insulating sleeve may facilitate electrical isolation of the first and second members. Various additional component mounting systems, methods, and locking members are also provided.

Abstract: A spacer mounting mechanism for mounting a plurality of spacers to a product plate while holding the spacers in position includes a fixed plate; a movable plate which is movable relative to the fixed plate; fixed-side blocks which are formed on the fixed plate at positions corresponding to the spacers; and movable-side blocks which are formed on the movable plate so as to be paired with the respective fixed-side blocks. After the spacers are placed on the respective fixed-side blocks, the movable plate is moved in such a direction as to engage the spacers, thereby holding the spacers fixed between the respective fixed-side blocks and movable-side blocks. Such a spacer mounting mechanism is also called a component mounting jig. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating a component having spacers by mounting the spacers to a product plate using such a spacer mounting mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is: (i) a component of a molding system, including a body configured to overlap and to seal, at least in part, a first conduit and a second conduit, (ii) a molding system, including, a body overlapping and sealing, at least in part, a first conduit and a second conduit, (iii) an extruder, including a body overlapping and sealing, at least in part, a barrel and a barrel head, (iv) a molding system, having, amongst other things a body overlapping and sealing, at least in part, a barrel and a barrel head, amongst other things.

Abstract: A circuit component locating apparatus is used to locate a circuit component, such as a resistor, capacitor etc. on a circuit board. The apparatus has an attachment member that projects from a fastening frame. The attachment member extends around the circuit component to provide a gap which can receive adhesive in order to secure the circuit component to the attachment member. The apparatus is particularly useful for minimizing the effect of vibrations on circuit boards of an automobile's Engine Control Unit (ECU).

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention provides a stator for an electric motor. The apparatus includes a plurality of stator components assembled together to form a generally annular stator core. A wire is wrapped around at least a portion of the stator core to form a stator winding. A first generally annular end plate and a second generally annular end plate are mounted to axially opposite sides of the stator core such that the stator core is axially trapped and retained therebetween. A fastener applies a clamping load to the first and second end plates such that the stator core is compressed therebetween. The clamping load from the fastener is applied directly to the first and second end plates which distribute the clamping load to the stator core such that the plurality of components are held together without the fastener directly applying the clamping load to the stator core. A corresponding method for providing a stator is similarly provided.

Abstract: A housing assembly 30 is provided for a permanent magnet motor. The housing assembly includes a ferrous flux ring structure 38 having an exterior 39 and an interior 36. Magnet structure 34 is carried within the interior of the flux ring structure 38. A plastic housing 32 substantially encapsulates the exterior of the flux ring structure 38 and at least portions of the magnet structure 34. A bearing 42 may be provided in a closed end of the housing 32.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a family of power modules having a common footprint that enables the customer to flexibly choose a power module size without incurring the costs of a relayout of a system design. In one embodiment, the power modules are directed to a point-of-load power controllers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of electrochemistry and describes a method and an apparatus for producing fuel cell components, in particular membrane electrode units (“MEUs”) for membrane fuel cells. In the case of the method according to the invention, anode and cathode electrodes are applied to two neighbouring heated rollers that are subjected to a vacuum. The applied vacuum has the effect that they are introduced exactly in position into a roller nip and then laminated with an ion-conducting membrane. Due to the extended heat influencing zone, high production rates are achieved with the method according to the invention. The apparatus according to the invention comprises a rolling mill with heatable vacuum rollers. It has advantages due to the simple construction and the absence of transfer locations.

Abstract: A modular “quick-form” tooling system and stator bar form set-up method is provided for reconfigurably mounting various stator bar bending/forming tool modules that are used to produce custom bends and curvatures in a length of stator bar stock. At least one stator bar support structure is provided having a support surface formed with an array of tool location alignment holes that allow a variety of different bend-forming tooling modules to be positioned relative to each other in a manner that will define the shape of a generator stator bar during a bending/forming process.

Abstract: A method of mounting an electronic part includes, providing a liquid at a surface of the electronic part or a suction end of a suction nozzle, attaching the electronic part to a suction end of a suction nozzle via the liquid, suctioning the liquid from the suction end to hold the electronic part at the suction end, and mounting the electronic part onto a substrate. And an apparatus for mounting an electronic part includes a liquid supplier which provides a liquid on a surface of the electronic part, and a suction nozzle which suctions the liquid and holds the electronic part in which the suction nozzle mounts the electronic part onto a substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for detaching a die from an adhesive film, the apparatus comprising a vacuum platform having a surface configured to support a part of the adhesive film on which the die is attached. A plurality of pre-peeling columns having substantially flat contact surfaces are projectable relative to the surface of the vacuum platform to push against the adhesive film at the position of the die to generate initial peeling between the die and the adhesive film. Thereafter, a plurality of ejector pins that are positionable relative to the pre-peeling columns are operative to push against the adhesive film at the position of the die to generate further peeling between the die and the adhesive film. The die is then removed from the adhesive film.

Abstract: Systems and methods for electrical component, e.g., brush, manufacture are provided that control grain orientation. The systems and methods utilize hot pressing techniques to enhance the properties and functionalities of the electrical components/brushes. An intermediate work product characterized by a grain orientation is initially formed through a conventional pressing technique. The conventionally-pressed intermediates are positioned within a cavity/die with the grain orientation in a predetermined orientation relative to the hot press force to be applied thereto. The hot pressed final product exhibits superior resistivity, strength and apparent density/durability. Surface features may be formed on the face(s) of the final work product during the hot pressing step that cannot be achieved in conventional processing techniques. Multi-layered assemblies are provided that may be cross-linked or inter-bonded along an interface therebetween. Advantageous articles of manufacture, e.g.

Abstract: A method for producing a circuit assembly having a non-conductive substrate upon which printed conductors may be easily and selectively interconnected to another circuit assembly device, and/or apparatus.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for imprinting stamper is disclosed. The manufacturing method includes forming a plurality of concave patterns on an insulation layer, forming a stamper by filling copper in the concave patterns, separating the stamper from the insulation layer, providing roughness on the surface of the stamper, can separate the stamper from the insulation layer, can prevent the deformation of the stamper and can manufacture pluralities of stampers repeatedly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a connecting part of superconducting cables by which the outside diameter of the connecting part can be reduced. A method for assembling a connecting part of superconducting cables, to form a connecting part at an end of a superconducting cable including a thermal insulating tube 100 and a cable core 200 accommodated therein, the method including the following steps: the step of holding the thermal insulating tube with an end of the cable core 200 exposed from the thermal insulating tube 100, at the end of the superconducting cable; the step of forming a connecting structure 710 at the end of the cable core 200; and the step of pushing back the cable core 200 into the thermal insulating tube 100 by a predetermined length.

Abstract: A method for restoring a piston pin and/or an articulating pin after operating in an engine, the method includes removing material from the pin so that the pin has a concentric shape, conditioning the pin to accept application of a new material, and plating the outer diameter of the pin so as to restore the pin to near original dimensions.

Abstract: The method is used for making an annular gas turbine engine case from a preform. The method comprises comprising flowforming at least one section of the preform, and then outwardly bending at least one portion of the perform.

Abstract: The method is used for making an annular gas turbine engine case, the method comprises flowforming a first area of the preform to provide a first annular case portion having a first thickness and a second area having a second thickness, the first and the second average thickness being different.

Abstract: The method comprises flowforming at least one section of the preform and then welding at least one additional element to the at least one flowformed section.

Abstract: An improved seal and method for providing a watertight compression joint connection between a valve or fitting and a flare end of a copper tubing in a water service. The improvement includes an O-ring seal on a bull nose end of a valve and a frictional material inserted into straight AWWA threads on a male inlet or outlet of the valve to sealingly engage a flared end of the copper tubing to the bull nose end and to frictionally engage a flare nut with the tubing back onto the matching bull nose end of the valve when screwing the flare nut onto the male threads of the valve, respectively.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat-exchanger and in particular a heat-exchanger suitable for energy transfer between a plate and a fluid circuit. A sheet metal plate and a predetermined length of continuous metal tubing are prepared. The length of metal tubing is successively applied to the sheet metal plate. The successive application includes bringing the metal tubing into close contact with the sheet metal plate and affixing the metal tubing to the sheet metal plate.

Abstract: A latching microregulator for regulating liquid flow on micro-scale levels comprises a substrate having an inlet port and an outlet port, a valve element defining a valve chamber for opening and closing the inlet port, and an actuator assembly for actuating the valve element. The valve chamber is configured to contain a volume of fluid, and the inlet port and the outlet port are in fluid communication with the valve chamber to provide a liquid flow path through the chamber. The actuator assembly comprises a cantilever beam for moving the valve element between an open position and a closed position, an actuator, such as a piezoelectric element, for moving the cantilever beam, and a latch, such as a permanent magnet, for securing the cantilever beam in the closed position. A flow regulation system comprises a plurality of fluid channels of varied flow conductance and a plurality of latching microregulators for selectively blocking or allowing flow through each of the fluid channels.

Abstract: A process is provided for manufacturing aluminum vehicle wheels by a casting process that is followed by processing including flow forming and heat treatment steps while one or more risers remain on the cast wheel blank. The process can include directing cooling fluid onto an exposed surface of the casting mold to enhance wheel strength.

Abstract: A modular hair grooming tool comprising a razor assembly coupled to a first end of the hand-piece such that the razor assembly is removable, and a nose/ear hair trimmer coupled to the first end of the hand-piece. The nose/ear hair trimmer is configured to couple with the razor assembly to nest within the razor assembly while the razor assembly is coupled to the first end of the hand-piece.

Abstract: Razor blades and other shaving implements are disclosed that include a blade substrate having first and second major surfaces and first and second edges of which at least one edge is configured as a cutting edge. At least one of the major surfaces includes a region that includes at least one polymer carrying at least one bioactive agent in a manner such that use of the blade for shaving an area of skin causes release of the bioactive agent onto the area of skin. The bioactive agent can be, e.g., at least one skin-medicament and/or at least one skin-care agent, or mixtures thereof. The bioactive agent is released in real time, relative to shaving, onto the skin so as to exert its effect as soon as possible on the skin area.