Abstract: An integrated circuit package system is provided including providing a substrate having a contact pad, forming a first conductor having a first melting point over the contact pad, forming a second conductor having a second melting point over the first conductor with the first melting point higher than the second melting point, and mounting a first device over the second conductor.

Abstract: A land grid array (LGA) interposer structure, including an electrically insulating carrier plane, and at least one interposer mounted on a first surface of said carrier plane. The interposer possesses a hemi-toroidal configuration in transverse cross-section and is constituted of a dielectric elastomeric material. A plurality of electrically-conductive elements are arranged about the surface of the at least one hemi-toroidal interposer and extend radically inwardly and downwardly from an uppermost end thereof into electrical contact with at least one component located on an opposite side of the electrically insulating carrier plane. Provided is also a method of producing the land grid array interposer structure.

Abstract: An electrical box is mounted on a wall stud, and a wiring panel is installed within the electrical box so as to partition the interior of the electrical box into a user inaccessible wiring compartment and a user accessible module compartment. A protective cover is attached to the wiring panel so as to protect the wiring panel during a makeup phase of wall panel installation and painting. After the makeup phase, the protective cover is removed from the wiring panel and a module having a user operable electrical function is mounted to the wiring panel within the user accessible module compartment.

Abstract: A method of making a corrugated electrode core terminal interface is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of properly connecting respective shields in a plurality of extra fine coaxial wires via a common conductive member. The plurality of coaxial wires having the shields that are partially exposed is arranged in parallel. A metal adhesive material is placed on the respective shields in the coaxial wires and is melted by being irradiated with laser light. Then, the respective shields are connected electrically via the common conductive member when the common conductive member is placed on the melted metal adhesive material.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing link rod which integrally joins bushes to each end of pipe-shaped arm portion, an extrusion molded bracket material (14) is formed to have the length allowing N pieces of the arm portions to be arranged in a horizontal row. Engaging projections (7) provided on the bracket material (14) are engaged with ends of the arm portions (2). Then, the ends of the arm portions (2) are butted against mounting walls (15a) provided on a mounting projection (15) of the bracket material 14. N pieces of the arm portions (2) are arranged without clearance in a horizontal row with respect to the bracket material (14) to form butted portions in the shape of a continuous straight line. The friction stir welding is carried out along the butted portions. Then, the bracket material (14) is cut into the width of the bracket (4). The engaging projections (7) are formed by forming slits (18) at given intervals on a horizontal projection (17) extrusion molded integrally with the bracket material (14).

Abstract: A conductive nozzle plate is formed with a nozzle orifice. An insulative layer is formed on a first face of the nozzle plate. A head body includes a pressure chamber adapted to contain liquid therein and a pressure generating element operable to cause pressure fluctuation in the liquid. The head body is attached to a second face of the nozzle plate so as to communicate the pressure chamber with the nozzle orifice. The second face of the nozzle plate and the head body are fixed to a head case. A conductive head cover covers a part of the first face of the nozzle plate while exposing the nozzle orifice. A part of the nozzle plate and the head cover directly come into contact with each other.

Abstract: The invention provides related apparatus and methods of making an integrated electrospray tip by depositing ionic and/or electronic conductor materials onto a planar substrate. The invention also features methods of forming an electrospray apparatus comprising coupling a first planar substrate to the surface of a second planar substrate, wherein a surface on at least one of the substrates includes one or more microfluidic channels and/or reservoirs which are at least partially or totally enclosed therebetween. The conductive regions of the apparatus do not intersect the microfluidic channels within other portions of the apparatus provided preferably. The invention further provides related apparatus and methods for manufacturing and using microfluidic devices with integrated electrodes for electrospray ionization.

Abstract: A solar panel apparatus and method. The apparatus has an optically transparent member comprising a predetermined thickness and an aperture surface region. The apparatus has a solar cell coupled to a portion of the optically transparent member. In a specific embodiment, the solar cell includes a transparent polymeric member and a plurality of photovoltaic regions provided within a portion of the transparent polymeric member. In a specific embodiment, the plurality of photovoltaic regions occupies at least about 10 percent of the aperture surface region of the transparent polymeric member and less than about 80% of the aperture surface region of the transparent polymeric member.

Abstract: The current invention includes a tube with a helical fin extending from the tube's outer surface. The fins and tube are monolithic, or formed of one part. The fin is continuous and the fin base is essentially straight as it winds around the tube. The fin has a tip opposite the fin base with an essentially straight fin body as viewed between the tip and the base. The fin is bent into concave and convex shapes about the tube wall so the fin tip makes a wavy pattern as it winds around the tube.

Abstract: A hair cutting comb may include a comb body with a cutting section, a cavity in the cutting section for slidably receiving a razorblade, and a longitudinal opening connected to the cavity, where a side portion of the razorblade is exposed by the longitudinal opening. The hair cutting comb may have a retaining clip that, when in a closed position, retains the razorblade in the cavity.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a heated blade for cutting a synthetic line or rope as well as heated sealing cylinders for sealing the cut or raw ends against raveling. The cutter can accommodate lines of a variety of diameters. The cutter is powered by a rechargeable battery and is portable and safe for use in a marine environment. Other embodiments seal the raw ends by shrinking a heat-shrinkable tubing over the raw ends.

Abstract: A sheath structure of stationery scissors has scissors and a sheath. One end of the sheath is provided with holding parts for holding fixing parts at the pivotal intersection of the scissors, enclosing the scissors within the sheath. The sheath is further provided with a fixing assembly that slides and positions inside the sheath. The fixing assembly is mounted with a knife, so that the knife is extended from or retracted into the sheath by the fixing assembly. Such a sheath structure can be used to cover the scissors and be used as a knife as well. Therefore, it has double functions at a lower production cost.

Abstract: A hand tool with a cable jacket ripper in a housing of the tool is provided. The cable jacket ripper includes an opening with a blade presenting a cutting edge. Rotating the housing relative to a cable engages the blade with the jacket of the cable to pierce the jacket. Thereafter, the cable may be slit longitudinally by the hand tool and the blade. The hand tool may be a utility knife with a cutting blade positioned at an end of the utility knife opposite the cable jacket ripper.

Abstract: A jab saw has a blade and a handle. The blade has a piercing end and a handle end, separated by a cutting edge. The handle is configured for receiving the handle end and providing access to an internal fastening location after construction.

Abstract: A hinged foliage cutter adapted for use against a surface of a screen enclosure includes a cutting head with a substantially flat top side to maintain contact with the screen during use. A handle is hingedly attached to a distal end of the cutting head. A cutting blade and comb assembly are attached to a proximal end of the cutting head. The comb assembly includes a plurality of comb teeth abutting the cutting blade and extending beyond the tip of the cutting blade by a determined length. The distal end of the handle is configured for releasable attachment to an extension pole to facilitate reaching the interior side of a screen roof of a screen enclosure. As the cutting head is moved along the surface of the screen, protruding foliage within the path of movement is directed by the comb into the cutting blade, which severs the foliage.

Abstract: An electric bush cutter includes an electric motor, which rotates a cutting edge through a centrifugal clutch, and an operating unit capable of adjusting rotational speed of the electric motor in accordance with an operation amount of the operating unit. A starting region including a rotational speed range from a stopped state of the electric motor to fastening of the centrifugal clutch, a common-use region corresponding to a rotational speed range suitable for bush-cutting by the electric bush cutter, and a transition region corresponding to a rotational speed range of the electric motor from the starting region to the common-use region are set. A rate of change in the rotational speed of the electric motor with respect to the operation of the operating unit in the transition region is greater than those in the starting region and common-use region.

Abstract: A lawn mower comprises an operation arm, a driven shaft rotatably supported inside the operation arm and having two opposite ends, a cutter operatively connected to one end of the driven shaft, a power source operatively connected to the other end of the driven shaft for generating a drive power to be transmitted to the cutter through the driven shaft, wherein said power source is selective from an engine and an electric motor, an arm side joint case provided on the end of the operation arm, a power source side joint case provided on a housing of the power source and detachably and selectively connected to the arm side joint case, and a centrifugal clutch incorporated in the arm side joint case and having a first member connected to the driven shaft, a second member detachably and selectively connected to the power source and a third member provided to engage the first member and the second member according to the centrifugal force applied thereto.

Abstract: A cutting device holds an article to be cut stationary while a blade is traversed along a curved guide to peel or slice away material from the article. The article may be rotated using an indexing mechanism to realign the article with respect to the blade. The cutting device is especially configured to cut complex shapes, such as a seven-sided tourné. Portions of the cutting device may be separated for storage or travel, and a storage container may be provided to protect the device as well as to keep the separated pieces together.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for manufacturing a blade (10), in which at least the composite base structure (15) of the blade (10) is manufactured in a pultrusion process (20) by pulling fibres (11) through at least an impregnation stage (12) and a curing stage (14), the base structure (15) is equipped with at least one wear area (16.1, 16.2), and the said blade (10) is detached from a blade blank (22) formed of a base structure (15) and a wear area (16.1, 16.2). The wear area of the blade (10) is formed of an edge-structure part (16.1, 16.2) protruding out side the edge of the base structure (15). In addition, the invention also concerns a corresponding blade and part components for manufacturing a blade according to the invention.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a locking mechanism for a shoe of the reciprocating saw. The mechanism includes a lever mounted on the saw body movable to a first position where the saw blade is clamped in place. It also includes a lock pin with a body, a reduced circumference section, and a pin shoulder adjacent the reduced circumference section. The pin has a locked position where the pin shoulder abuts the shoe shoulder whereby the pin locks the shoe in place and an unlocked position where the shoe shoulder may translate through the clearance defined by the reduced circumference section. The lever urges the pin toward the locked position when the lever is in the first position.

Abstract: An optical bow sight which can be accessorized with an adjustable range sighting pin or torque and cant compensation or both of these features, but is fully functional without either accessory. The optical sight has a shrouded array of fiber optics sight pins which are removable from the sight housing with their support as a single unit. The sight pins are clad in a metallic glass because of the corrosion resistance of such materials. Light collected over a wide field falls on segments of the sight pin fibers coiled in the housing of the optical unit or falls on a trap which redirects the light onto the fiber segments. A lens may optionally be employed to promote the collection of ambient light, and a shutter or variable size aperture may be provided to control the light reaching the sight pin fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pendulum assembly within a laser levelling apparatus. In use, the assembly is rotatably mounted with the levelling device to hang under the effect of gravity such that opposed light emitting devices produce light on a horizontal plane. The assembly includes a main body rotatably mountable in the levelling apparatus and at least two light emitting devices mounted in or on light emitting mounting portions. At least one of the light emitting mounting positions is rotatably mounted to the main body and adjustable in its orientation with respect to the main body by an threaded adjustment means. Once one light emitting device is mounted, the adjustable one can be brought into a substantially co-linear position by movement of the threaded adjustment means. A further embodiment includes a further light emitter acting on a reflective surface to provide a substantially vertical light.

Abstract: An inclination position sensor where, on a substrate on which wires are formed, plural electrodes electrically connected to the wires are disposed, a conductive ball that can simultaneously contact at least two of the plural electrodes is disposed, an enclosure that covers the plural electrodes and the conductive ball is disposed, and a circular arc is formed in places of the electrodes that contact the conductive ball.

Abstract: Orientation-sensitive signal output, in which a neutral position of a device is automatically determined in relation to at least a first axis, an angular displacement of the device is measured about at least the first axis, and shaking of the device is detected. A selection of the first control is received, and an output signal is output based at least upon the selection and the angular displacement or based upon detecting the shaking of the device.

Abstract: An inclination sensor is provided having a level which has a liquid and a gas bubble in a housing under a covering glass, wherein a light source is arranged above the covering glass. The invention is based on the object of providing an inclination sensor which can be used to determine the direction and degree of an inclination with high accuracy and which is suitable for automatic orientation of an apparatus provided with such an inclination sensor. The object is achieved according to the invention by virtue of an inclination sensor in which at least two light receivers are arranged above the covering glass such that light, which is emitted by the light source and undergoes total internal reflection at the gas bubble when the gas bubble is centered, can be detected by means of these at least two light receivers, wherein different quantities of light can be detected by means of these light receivers when the gas bubble is not centered, and the light receivers are arranged on a chip substrate.

Abstract: A hands-free level indicating device includes a level for determining a spatial orientation of a structural member, and an apparatus for securing the level to the structural member. The apparatus includes a U-shaped portion for attaching to the level and a hook-shaped portion for clamping around the structural member. The U-shaped portion and hook-shaped portion can be formed from a single strip of flat material, such as spring steel. A spring is provided to bias the hook-shaped portion in a direction toward the level to allow the apparatus to secure the level to different sizes of structural members. The spring can be a leaf spring that attaches to a base of the U-shaped portion and extends in a longitudinal direction of the level.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus includes a detecting plate, a controlling box, and an indicator installed on the detecting plate. A region is defined on one face of the detecting plate, for supporting a workpiece thereon, with an edge of the workpiece abutting against one side of the region. A first slot and a second slot are defined in the detecting plate on an opposite side of the region. The controlling box having a circuit board with a processor is installed on an opposite face of the detecting plate. Two light sensors are installed on the circuit board aligning with the first and second slots of the detecting plate respectively. The indicator is electrically connected with the light sensors and controlled by the processor, for showing whether the dimension of the workpiece is eligible, according to detection by the light sensors.

Abstract: The positioning and measuring system includes a coordinate positioning machine comprising a movable spindle (60) movable relative to a reference surface 30, a rotor (100) rotatably connected with the movable spindle, an actuator (500) for driving the rotor (100) in rotation around a rotation axis (65), and a coordinate probe (150, 190) detachably connectable to the rotor (100) for measuring coordinate of points (350) of a workpiece (200, 201, 250) along a path resulting from the composition of a translation movement of the spindle (60) and a rotation of the rotor (100). The points (350) are offset (r) with respect to the rotation axis (65) of the rotor (100).

Abstract: Apparatus for a CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is provided comprising an Internal CMM Arm with a base end and a probe end, and an Exoskeleton driving the Internal CMM Arm through a plurality of transmission. One or more contact probes, optical probes and tools are mounted on the probe end. The CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is provided in manually operable and automated embodiments. The CMM Arm with Exoskeleton is operable for accurate measurement or for performing accurate operations. Methods are provided for operation of the CMM Arm with Exoskeleton.

Abstract: A dimension measuring apparatus 1 which measures a dimension of a measurement subject 2 includes a conveying device 5 which convey the measurement subject 2, a temperature controlling device which control the temperature in a conveyance region 10, 11 to which the measurement subject 2 is conveyed, a dimension measuring device 15 which measure the dimension of the measurement subject 2 conveyed to a measurement portion 6 in the conveyance region 10, 11, and a temperature measuring device 14 which measure the temperature of the measurement subject 2 during dimension measurement by the dimension measuring device 15. The dimension of the measurement subject 2 measured by the dimension measuring device 15 is corrected to a dimension at a predetermined reference temperature using the temperature measured by the temperature measuring device 14.

Abstract: A sensing device includes an elongated whisker element having a flexible cantilever region and a base region where a change in moment or curvature is generated by bending of the cantilever region when it contacts an object. One or more sensor elements cooperatively associated with the whisker element provide one or more output signals that is/are representative of two orthogonal components of change in moment or curvature at the whisker base region to permit determination of object distance, fluid velocity profile, or object contour (shape) with accounting for lateral slip of the whisker element and frictional characteristics of the object. Multiple sensing devices can be arranged in arrays in a manner to sense object contour without or with adjustment for lateral slip.

Abstract: According to the innovation there is provided a measuring device of use in building of timber frame buildings comprising: A flexible tape marked with scale markings on at least one face of the tape said scale markings comprising at least one measuring scale; A casing adapted for storage of the tape in spirally wound manner and for permitting external exposure of an unwound portion of the tape; and Retracting means for withdrawing the tape into the casing; Where in the tape is marked on at least one face with bands that—(a) extend substantially across the width of the tape between opposing edges thereof; (b) are of a colour that contrasts with a colour of the said face of the tape away from said bands; and (c) are regularly spaced along at least a part of the length of the tape at a centre-to-centre spacing of 450 mm. ‘Scale markings’ here are intended to be taken as comprising both marks placed at spaced intervals and numerals indicating length from an end of (or other point along) the tape.

Abstract: A measuring tape device with a function of a music player comprises a measure tape casing having a power supply therein; a digital player installed in the casing; the digital player including a control panel, a digital processor, an earphone slot, a USB slot and a memory card slot. The digital processor is installed on the control panel for storing and processing speech data; the control panel serves to control the digital processor; the control panel has buttons for playing, stopping, pausing, volume-adjusting, song-editing; and the earphone slot and USB slot are installed at an upper surface of the casing; the memory card slot is installed at a side of the measure tape device opposite to the side installing the measure tape.

Abstract: A measuring tape device with illumination function comprises a casing; a measuring tape received in the casing; an illuminator having a switch and an illuminating unit; the switch serving for actuating the illuminating unit; the illuminating unit being installed at a lateral side of the casing and near the measuring tape and hook; a cover covering upon the illuminating unit; the cover being reflective and deflective so that light is incident into the measuring tape for viewing the scales on the measuring tape. The casing has at least one battery. The illuminating unit is one of a bulb or light emitting diodes. The cover has a cross section of a right triangular. One side of the cover faces toward an exterior of the casing and another side of the cover faces toward the measuring tape.

Abstract: A drying apparatus (100) for drying a plastic element with water membrane formed thereon includes a tray (10), a sonicator (20) and a dryer (30). The tray (10) is configured for holding the plastic element (40) to be treated. The sonicator (20) is attached to the tray (10) for rupturing the water membrane formed on the plastic element (40). The dryer (30) is disposed corresponding to the tray (10) for providing hot air for drying the plastic element (40).

Abstract: In a laundry washing/drying machine involving drying by a heat pump cycle, in an initial stage of the drying operation the heat within an air circulation path is deficient and therefore it is impossible to effect quick heating of air on a drum inlet side up to a sufficiently high temperature. According to the present invention there is provided a drying unit capable of raising the drum inlet air temperature quickly up to a sufficiently high temperature in an initial stage of the drying operation and thereby shortening the drying time.

Abstract: A lint collector for a dryer in which clothes are dried by heated air supplied to a rotating drum.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of Hi-N-Dri is a cover that conforms to the shape of traditional roto dryers and has fastening mechanisms and a central tube for attachment to the supporting structure and central pole of a roto dryer. To use Hi-N-Dri, an individual would place the cover over the outdoor dryer, lining up the central pole of the outdoor dryer with the adjustable tube in the center of the cover. The user then adjusts the center tube to fit the selected outdoor clothes dryer. Then, the user winds the velcro hook and loop strap around the supporting structure of the outdoor dryer in each corner to more firmly attach the cover to the outdoor dryer. Clothes can then be hung on the clotheslines of the outdoor dryer in the traditional manner.

Abstract: A hand held personal care appliance, such as a hair dryer, has a liquid delivery system for delivering a spray of liquid from the appliance. The liquid delivery system has a reservoir for containing a supply of liquid and a liquid transfer system. A rotatable drum has a surface in fluid communication with the liquid transfer system for receiving liquid onto the surface of the drum. A drive system rotates the drum such that the liquid is thrown from the drum by centrifugal force of the rotating drum for delivering liquid from the appliance in the form of a spray of droplets. In some embodiments, the fluid transfer system includes a first wick for delivery of the liquid to the drum and a second wick for delivery of liquid to the first wick. The reservoir and other parts of the liquid delivery system may be a disposable cartridge.

Abstract: In a pin tenter, a wet film is conveyed and dried in a state that edges of the wet film are pierced by pins. The plurality of pins are fixed to a pin plate. The pin plate is supported by a pin carrier. The pin carrier is disposed between rails. Movement of the pin carrier is guided by the rails. Nitrogen gas is supplied through a nozzle to the inside of a rail cover in a gas purge area, and thus the inside of the rail cover is pressurized. Atmospheric gas containing solvent gas in the pin tenter is prevented from entering the inside of the rail cover. Accordingly, precipitation of additives and the like on the rails and the pin carrier is eliminated. A suction device sucks nitrogen gas together with foreign substances such as dust from the inside of the pressurized rail cover.

Abstract: In a pin tenter, a wet film is conveyed and dried in a state that edges of the wet film are pierced by pins. The plurality of pins are fixed to a pin plate. The pin plate is supported by a pin carrier. The pin carrier is disposed between rails. Movement of the pin carrier is guided by the rails. In a steam cleaning area, foreign substances adhered to the pins, the pin plates, and the pin carriers are removed by blowing steam. In a jet gas cleaning area, residual foreign substances and residual water content after the steam cleaning are blown off and removed by blowing nitrogen gas.

Abstract: In a pin tenter, a wet film is conveyed and dried in a state that side edges of the wet film are pierced by pins. The plurality of pins are fixed to a pin plate. The pin plate is supported by a pin carrier. The pin carrier is disposed between rails. Movement of the pin carrier is guided by the rails. In a steam cleaning area, steam is blown onto the pins, the pin plates, the pin carriers, and the like so as to remove foreign substances adhered thereto. In a jet gas cleaning area, nitrogen gas blows off residual foreign substances and residual water content remained from the steam cleaning.

Abstract: A drying machine in which a rotary drum is stably supported is disclosed. The drying machine includes a cabinet; a drum rotatably installed in the cabinet for containing laundry to be dried; a first housing connected to the drum; a second housing connected to the first housing; first and second bearings respectively provided in the first and second housings; and a shaft supported by the first and second bearings, and rotatably connected to the drum.

Abstract: In a boots, wash bag and outer container combination, the boots have a lined interior of thin, waterproof nylon material, and are of a rollable, stretchable, waterproof, washable material, and have a waterproof zipper for slipping the boots on and off. The soles of the boots are honeycombed so they will not collect stones and dirt and add slip resistance. The wash bag is rectangular-shaped and is of rollable, waterproof, washable material, It has an upper zippered opening for receipt and holding a pair of boots, a plurality of outer snaps, and, a loop for hanging the bag. The outer container, also rectangular, is of rollable, waterproof, washable material. The container has an envelope-shaped closing flap for receipt and containment of the boots-containing bag, a strap, depending from the flap with a clip thereon, a strap depending from the container with a mating clip, internal snaps for mating with the bag snaps to hold the bag in place within the container, and, a loop for hanging the container.

Abstract: A shoe sole and insole structure is disclosed. The sole comprises an upper sole and a lower sole; the lower sole has a plurality of through-holes thereon and includes a plurality of lock plugs inserted respectively inside the through-holes; the upper sole has the same number of lock bars on its undersurface. The upper sole directly laminates over the lower sole by inserting the lock bars into the through-holes and then securing the lock bars with lock plugs by inserting the lock plugs into the through-holes. The insole has a plurality of groove rings on its undersurface, each groove ring being disposed with a small through-hole, and further comprises a plurality of ladle discs respectively glued in the groove ring to form an insole with a plurality of air pockets.

Abstract: Provided are, among other things, an item of footwear that includes a sole and an upper attached to the sole, with the upper including a left strip and a right strip, each having a plurality of attachment points for use in tightening the upper, and with the entire left strip and the entire right strip capable of being quickly and easily detached from and reattached to the upper.

Abstract: A device, kit, and method for securing a shoe to a foot employing a securement comprising a one-piece, flexible, elastic, and continuous loop which is independent of the shoe and which is devoid of hooks, slots, buttons, snaps, or other mechanisms for cooperation with any mechanism on the shoe for attachment

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for a backless shoe, such as a mule or slide, is provided. The apparatus includes a concave backing having a heel strap and an ankle strap. The heel strap configured to fit around the underside of the backless shoe and the ankle strap configured to fit around an ankle of a foot. The apparatus is configured to prevent material from becoming caught between the sole of the backless shoe and the heel of a foot. Alternatively, the apparatus serves to stabilize the foot and provide ankle support. The apparatus may also assist in preventing the foot from sliding out of the sole of the backless shoe.

Abstract: Footwear has a sole for supporting a foot of a wearer, a first pair of wheels projecting from opposite sides of the sole adjacent the heel, and a second pair of wheels spaced in front of the first pair and projecting from opposite sides of the sole adjacent the arch portion of the sole. The footwear is convertible from a wheeled configuration to a non-wheeled configuration by opening a cover plate normally covering a downwardly facing, recessed region of the heel, removing the wheel axles from wheel axle mounting grooves in the recessed region, then re-closing the cover plate over the heel region.