Abstract: In one embodiment, a meta-module having circuitry for two or more modules is formed on a substrate, which is preferably a laminated substrate. The circuitry for the different modules is initially formed on the single meta-module. Each module will have one or more component areas in which the circuitry is formed. A metallic structure is formed on or in the substrate for each component area to be shielded. A single body, such as an overmold body, is then formed over all of the modules on the meta-module. At least a portion of the metallic structure for each component area to be shielded is then exposed through the body by a cutting, drilling, or like operation. Next, an electromagnetic shield material is applied to the exterior surface of the body of each of the component areas to be shielded and in contact with the exposed portion of the metallic structures.

Abstract: A wired circuit board that can provide improved reliability on connection between the terminal portions and the external terminals while ensuring high productivity and cost reduction, and a production method thereof. After a conductive pattern 3 including terminal portions 6 to connect with external terminals 22 of an electronic component 21 and criterion marks 8 to determine presence or absence of an inhibitory portion 23 that may be formed due to formation of an insulating cover layer 4 to inhibit connection between the terminal portions 6 and the external terminals 22 are formed on the insulating base layer 2 simultaneously, the insulating cover layer 4 to cover the conductive pattern 3 and an opening 7 from which the terminal portions 6 and the criterion marks 8 are exposed is formed. Thereafter, the presence or absence of the inhibitory portion 23 is determined with reference to the criterion marks 8 exposed from the opening 7 of the insulating cover layer 4.

Abstract: The protection of sensitive components on printed circuit boards by using planar transient protection material in one or more layers of a printed circuit board stackup is disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus (40) for fixing a flexible printed circuit board module (20) to a sliding mechanism (10) of a portable electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a base (41) and a pressing device (43). The base includes an assembling stage (414) and defines a mounting space (419) therein. The assembling stage is configured for positioning the sliding mechanism and the flexible printed circuit board module thereto. The pressing device is mounted in the mounting space and configured for sliding within the mounting space and pressing the flexible printed circuit board module toward the sliding mechanism.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multilayer wiring structure is disclosed. The method comprises a step of forming a via post on a first metal wiring element, a step of printing an interlayer insulation film on the first metal wiring element, with use of a screen mask having a non-ejection area slightly larger than a head of the via post, such that the interlayer insulation film has an upper surface at the level lower than the head of the via post, while generally aligning the non-ejection area with the head of the via post, a step of curing the interlayer insulation film, and a step of forming a second metal wiring element in contact with the via post on the interlayer insulation film such that the first metal wiring element and the second metal wiring element are connected through the via post.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed wiring board includes a board covered with a conductor layer, an interlayer insulating resin layer, an etched metal film on the interlayer insulating resin layer, and a via hole. The interlayer insulating resin layer has a fibrous substrate. The via hole has an electrolytic plated film and an electrolessly plated film and connects the conductor layer of the board and the etched metal film.

Abstract: A producing method of a wired circuit board includes preparing a metal supporting board, forming a metal foil on the metal supporting board, forming an insulating layer on the metal foil to expose an unneeded portion of the metal foil, etching the unneeded portion using the insulating layer as an etching resist, and forming a plurality of wires on the insulating layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic connector including the steps of: (a) providing an insulating body made of a fiberboard having a thermal deformation degree which is close to the printed circuit board, and a plurality of terminal receiving apertures penetrating a top surface and a under surface of the insulating body being deposed on the insulating body; (b) forming a plurality of conducting terminals respectively comprising a soldering portion soldering to the printed circuit board and a contacting arm electrically contacting with an electronic device; and (c) setting the conducting terminals into the insulating body.

Abstract: A method for handling a wind turbine blade and mounting said blade on a wind turbine hub located at a nacelle at the top of a wind turbine tower is described. The wind turbine blade is lifted with a lifting system for handling wind turbine blades, in doing so said wind turbine blade is oriented in a substantially horizontal position. The wind turbine blade is fixed in the substantially horizontal position to the wind turbine hub. The lifting device is released from the blade using a remote control unit. The lifting device is further on removed from the blade.

Abstract: A method for machining components of a gas turbine, in particular for machining turbine blades, is described. The method includes the following steps: a) providing at least one component carrier having at least one component receptacle for detachable accommodation and fastening component to be machined, the component receptacle being designed with a contour similar to at least one contour of subarea of component to be accommodated; b) introducing at least one subarea of the component into component receptacle and form-fitting and/or substance-to-substance bonding of the subarea of the component to component receptacle; c) machining the component, which is attached to the component carrier; and d) releasing the machined component from the component carrier.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a liquid discharge head that includes a discharge port forming die member, where discharge ports for discharging liquid are formed, and liquid flow paths that communicate with the discharge ports, includes the steps of mounting, on a substrate, a first side wall forming member for forming portions of side walls of the liquid flow paths, forming, on the first side wall forming member, a first photosensitive material layer that serves as a second side wall forming member for formation of the other portions of the side walls, patterning the first photosensitive material layer to provide the second side wall forming member, forming, on the second side wall forming member, a second photosensitive material layer that serves as the discharge port forming member, and patterning the second photosensitive material layer to provide the discharge ports.

Abstract: A gouging tool (5) is introduced at a slope angle ? to form small, low fins (3) at a position shifted inward from an edge (2a) of a surface (2A) of a metal plate (2) having a high coefficient of thermal conductivity; and the small fins (3) are sequentially formed in a plural number at a fixed pitch until a blade section (5a) of the gouging tool (5) reaches a prescribed depth. A fin formation step in which plate-shaped heat-radiating fins (4) are integrally formed upright by the gouging tool (5) is subsequently repeated in sequential manner following formation of the small fins (3), and the heat-radiating fins (4) are continuously formed in a plural number in the metal plate (2). The plurality of small fins (3) and the plurality of heat-radiating fins (4) are connected to the metal plate (2) at the base portions thereof, and scrap is therefore not generated. Heat-radiating fins of a heat radiator can be formed by a gouging tool without generating scrap.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, method of fabrication and cooled electronics system employing the heat exchanger are provided. The heat exchanger, which in one embodiment cools air provided to heat generating components of a computer system, is disposed at an angle with respect to a direction of airflow. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of primary fins oriented parallel, and at least one plurality of secondary fins extending from at least one of a leading edge and a trailing edge of the plurality of primary fins. Each secondary fin extends from a respective primary fin at an angle other than 0° to facilitate airflow through the heat exchanger. Additionally, the secondary fins are fixedly positioned relative to and integral with the primary fins, thereby providing an increased heat transfer surface area.

Abstract: A floating collar is metal injected moulded with an excess portion intended to be separated, such as by shearing, from the reminder of the moulded floating collar to leave a chamfer thereon and/or remove injection marks.

Abstract: A method of making a bicycle wheel rim comprises the steps of forming a ring-shaped wheel rim body having a rotational axis, and dipping the rim body in a coloring agent to form a colored surface so that a first color difference portion and a second color difference portion are formed on opposite sides of the rim body.

Abstract: Apparatus (1) and method for use in the manufacture of hardfaced, clad metal substrates (60), comprising welding means (3) at a cladding location, means (2) for supporting a substrate (60) to be metal clad by the welding means (3) at the cladding location, and means (4) arranged to machine the surface (61) of a so-clad substrate (60) at the cladding location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutter member (15) for a rotary shaver (1), comprising a number of cutters (20?, 20?), arranged in at least two rings (R1, R2) around a central axis (C), and a number of upwardly bent arms (22?, 22?), connecting the cutters (20?, 20?) to a central base (21). The rings are formed by bending some of the arms (22?, 22?) more outward and/or inward than others. The invention furthermore relates to a rotary shaver (1), comprising a cutter member (15) according to the invention, and a method for making such a cutter member (15) by consecutively cutting a blank of sheet material so as to have a number of arms with cutters (20?, 20?) and by bending some of the arms (22?, 22?) more outward and/or inward than others, so as to arrange the cutters (20?, 20?) in at least two rings (R1, R2).

Abstract: The invention relates to an inner cutter unit (5) for a rotary shaver (1), comprising a plurality of cutter blades (16, 17, 18), arranged at different radii (r1, r2, r3) from a rotation axis (C) of said unit (5). Depending on their respective positions within the unit (5), the respective cutter blades (16, 17, 18) may be provided with different wedge angles (?1,2,3) and/or different bending resistance. The invention furthermore relates to a method for making such an inner cutter unit, a shaver head provided with an inner cutter unit and an outer cutter unit, wherein the design of the outer unit is adapted to that of the inner unit. The invention furthermore relates to a rotary shaver provided with at least one inner cutter unit according to the invention.

Abstract: A dry shaver with a housing features a drive motor and a shaving head connected to the housing for pivotal movement about a pivot axis. The shaving head mounts at least two shaving systems, each comprised of an outer cutter and associated under cutters. The under cutters are adapted to be driven in an oscillatory linear motion relative to the outer cutter. The at least two under cutters are mounted respectively on separate oscillatory elements in the shaving head. The oscillatory elements are each connected to the drive motor via drive elements and are driven in mutually opposite directions.

Abstract: An apparatus for one of cutting and chopping wax remnants of candles disposed in glass containers, such remnants cling to the sides of the glass container while such candle burns leaving a depression in a center portion of such candle. The apparatus comprises an elongated handle member having a predetermined shape and formed of a predetermined material and a cutting member engageable with a bottom portion of the elongated handle member for cutting and chopping such candle remnants clinging to the sides of such glass container. There is also a central opening disposed in the cutting member for fitting over the wick portion of such candle when such cutting member is used for cutting and chopping such candle remnants so as to not damage the wick.

Abstract: A handheld tool for removing materials from a cylindrical container including a handle, first and second sidewalls and a flat bottom with an outside arcuate edge. The tool can also be used for scraping, scooping and/or clearing contents off the sidewalls and bottom of a cylindrical container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for cutting produce, such as onions and other vegetables. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and devices for minimizing exposure to noxious and irritating gasses that are emitted from certain freshly cut produce, such as the syn-propanethial-S-oxide gas that is emitted by freshly cut onions. In certain preferred embodiments of the invention, a device is provided for cutting onions, which comprises (i) an open-ended container that is adapted to hold a liquid and (ii) a slicer that is capable of cutting onions when submerged in the liquid that is housed within the container.

Abstract: The invention is based on a hand-held jigsaw, in particular a scrolling jigsaw. It is proposed that control means (10, 100) are provided, by means of which the guiding of a saw blade (12) and/or the hand-held jigsaw along scribe lines (14) can be automated.

Abstract: An apparatus for shaving a curved portion of the body, comprises an appliance body handle configured and dimensioned to be grasped by the hand of a user. Optionally, the support surface may define two planes with the shaving assembly lying in two planes and the planes being rotated with respect to each other with the rotation being along an axis extending in the direction of shaving. A support surface is disposed proximate to the appliance body handle, and it is secured to the appliance body handle. A first shaving member is floatingly mounted on the support surface at a first shaving member position and at a first shaving member angular orientation. A second shaving member is floatingly mounted on the support surface at a second shaving member position and at a second shaving member angular orientation.

Abstract: A tool used to position and attach various marking instruments to an arc forming device such as U.S. Pat. No. 6,223,443,B1, previously disclosed and used here for reference purposes only.

Abstract: An annular body has an angle scale for measuring the rotational position of a machine part about an axis, the body having recesses and projections on its inner circumference, and at least one of the recesses being suited for a form-locking rotatably fixed attachment on the machine part. The sum of the central angles, which are respectively defined by starting points and end points of the projections is smaller than the sum of the central angles, which are respectively defined by the starting points and end points of the recesses. Such a body on a high-speed shaft of a machine tool may be used for measuring the rotational position of the shaft.

Abstract: A chalk line marking device includes a chalk line that is held in a storing, dispensing and retracting device. The device comprises a housing and an element for gripping the chalk line when it is extended from the dispensing device and lifting it from the workpiece surface at a point remote from the device. A spring mechanism causes the gripping element to suddenly snap back to its original position, when released, thereby causing the chalk line to leave a linear chalk mark on the workpiece surface. The device may also comprise a gripping element arranged within the housing that includes a plunger responsive to movement of the housing, for lifting and suddenly releasing the gripping element. A worker can extend the chalk line with one hand while holding the dispensing device in the other hand.

Abstract: A tool (100) for use in the construction of a stairway includes a height adjustment section (117) for measuring the height above a stair tread and a second measurement section (200) pivotably attached to the height adjustment section (117) for measuring an angle (?, ?) between the tool body (101) and the straight edge (213) on the second measurement section (200). The tool body (101) includes vertical clamp brace (103) and horizontal clamp brace (110) for attaching the tool body (101) to a stair tread.

Abstract: A floating sheet article thickness detecting device for use in a sheet article processing mechanism includes two guiding slots, two glidable guide blocks, an elastic sustaining member and at least one thickness sensing module. The two glidable guide blocks are respectively embedded into the two guiding slots to render synchronous shift actions in the guiding slots. The elastic sustaining member includes a stationary sustaining element and a movable sustaining element. The stationary sustaining element and the movable sustaining element are separated when the sheet article passes therebetween, so that the movable sustaining element is subject to a thickness shift to form an elastic gap therebetween. The sheet article is fed into a sheet article feeding channel through the elastic gap. The thickness sensing module is synchronously moved with the thickness shift of the movable sustaining element according to the thickness of the sheet article, thereby generating a thickness detecting signal.

Abstract: Optimizing pedal angle for a cyclist is accomplished with a template having a central body with an aperture for positioning over the lateral condyle in a cyclist's knee. A fist alignment arm extends from the central body and incorporates an alignment indicia for positioning between the knee and hip of the cyclist. A second alignment arm extends from the central body at a predetermined angle with respect to the first alignment arm and employs an angular alignment indicia for relative placement over a malleolus bone of an ankle of the cyclist.

Abstract: An exemplary measuring device includes a standard element, a first contour measuring probe, and a controller. The standard element has a first standard plane opposite to a measured object. The first contour measuring probe has a tip extension. The controller is electrically connected to the first contour measuring probe. The tip extension contacts the first standard plane during a measuring process. In addition, a method for using the measuring device is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary base includes a first elastic element, a second elastic, two first adjustable spacers and two second adjustable spacers. The first elastic element includes two first spaced plates and a first connecting element for connecting the two first spaced plates. The second elastic element includes two second spaced plates and a second connecting element for connecting the two second spaced plates. The first connecting element and the second connecting element are not in a plane. Two first adjustable spacers connect the two first spaced plates and adjust a distance between the two first spaced plates. Two second adjustable spacers connect the two second spaced plates and adjust a distance between the two second spaced plates.

Abstract: A measurement probe, such as a touch trigger probe, is described that comprises a stylus module attachable to a base module. The stylus module comprising a housing and a stylus holder moveably attached to the housing. The base module comprises a measurement portion for generating measurement data indicative of movement of the stylus holder relative to the housing. The stylus module has an inbuilt failure mode and thereby a substantially predetermined operational lifetime. In one embodiment, the inbuilt failure mode is provided by integrating a battery into the stylus module. Providing a mechanical failure mode in which a component of the stylus module catastrophically fails after a certain amount of usage is also described.

Abstract: Apparatus for a co-ordinate positioning machine is described that comprises an articulating probe head for supporting a measurement probe. The articulating probe head comprises at least one electric motor. Heating means are provided for generating heat in the articulating probe head. The heating means may be the motors or discrete heating elements. Temperature sensing means, such as one or more temperature sensors, is also provided for determining the temperature at the articulating probe head. The apparatus allows the temperature of the articulating probe head to be controlled.

Abstract: A transparent measuring apparatus for material includes a planar structure including a top surface, bottom surface, a left edge, a right edge, a top end, a bottom end and a plurality of holes for attachment of accessories. A plurality of measurement lines is formed on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces. A material alignment guide is attached to the bottom surface. The material alignment guide includes a first edge for aligning the material and is configured for moveably aligning the first edge with the measurement lines. Protrusions extend below the bottom surface a sufficient distance from the bottom surface to facilitate movement of the material alignment device. A plurality of accessories adds width to the planer structure, adds length to the planer structure, provides a safety barrier when cutting along an edge and provides a slot for guiding cutting along an edge of the planer structure.

Abstract: An apparatus to control displacement of a body spaced-apart from a surface includes a flexure system having a first flexure member defining a first axis of rotation and a second flexure member defining a second axis of rotation. A body is coupled to the flexure system to move about a plurality of axes. An actuation system is coupled to the flexure system to selectively constrain movement of the body along a subset of the plurality of axes.

Abstract: An attachment for a heated hair styling device, including a supply of hair conditioner disposed on the attachment so that the conditioner is dispensed upon the attachment contacting the hair.

Abstract: A food dehydrator apparatus comprising a plurality of modular food trays, each tray comprising a generally horizontal drying rack having an upper and lower surface and openings providing for air passage extending generally vertically through the tray, a wall located at the periphery of the tray, the wall extending generally vertically at the periphery, and having a top and bottom edge, and an inner and outer wall surface, and a plurality of legs extending from the lower surface of the tray and below the lower edge of the wall, where the trays are stackable, whereby when a first tray is adjacent a second tray, the top edge of the wall of the first tray and the bottom edge of the wall of the second tray form a close fit preventing air passage therebetween, and where when the first modular food tray is position with the legs set on a substantially flat support surface, a gap is formed between the wall bottom edge and the support surface.

Abstract: A fiber-web machine dryer section has a drying group with single-wire draw. A drying wire (F) presses the web (W) on a drying cylinder (10) against heated cylinder surfaces, and the web (W) remains at the side of the outside curve of reversing cylinders (11) situated between drying cylinders (10). For enhancing runnability of the web (W), a runnability component (20) is in a pocket space (T) confined by two adjacent drying cylinders (10) and a reversing cylinder (11) situated between them and by the drying wire (F). The web (W) passes from the drying cylinder (10) to the reversing cylinder (11) as a short transfer of 80-400 mm, where a negative pressure effect produced by the runnability component (20) is applied and confined by seals of the runnability component (20) against the surfaces of the drying cylinder (10) and reversing cylinder (11).

Abstract: A method for controlling an automatic dryer is disclosed, which can determine a dryness level based on information relating the laundry by an initial average value of a sensing means, to thereby achieve stability and reliability in a drying process, the method comprising sensing whether the amount of laundry is small or large by using an average output value in a preset time period of an initial drying stage; detecting a saturation voltage generating point of the sensor; and performing a drying cycle based on each dryness level by using information for the amount of laundry and the saturation voltage generating point.

Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure is an apparatus for loading and unloading a tray (16) of a freeze drying plant (10) with a number of vials (18), with a transfer table (20) provided upstream of the freeze drying plant (10) for receiving temporarily said vials (18), and with a pusher apparatus for displacing said vials (18) from said transfer table (20) to said tray (16) or from said tray (16) to said transfer table (20), said pusher apparatus including a right-handed and a left-handed transport carriage (30) and a loading element (38).

Abstract: A boot (1) or other item of footwear is made up of a rubber sole unit (2) mounted to an upper comprising both leather and rubber components, for example a foot piece (3) of rubber and a shaft piece (4) of leather having a napped outer surface, such as suede, particularly pigskin suede. The boot (1) is assembled with an edge of the rubber foot piece (3) overlapping the outer surface of the leather shaft piece (4), and a rubber tape (11) binding the edges (13) of the shaft piece (4) together. The whole boot (1) is then vulcanised, bonding the leather and rubber components sealingly together. The boot (1) or other item of footwear is attractive, durable and waterproof.

Abstract: A cover for footwear is provided. The cover includes a main body portion, a handle portion and a sole portion. The main body includes an edge defining an opening. The handle portion is located adjacent the opening and includes an aperture whereby a wearer can reach through the aperture to grasp the handle. The sole portion is operably coupled to the main body portion. The main body portion and the sole portion define an interior space which is sized to receive a piece of footwear.

Abstract: An orthotic insole assembly including a semi-rigid cradle extending forward from the metatarsal region of the foot to the heel, wherein medial and lateral sidewalls extend upward from the cradle. The cradle includes an aperture in the area of heel impact wherein a heel plug is disposed within the aperture. A resilient, foam, cushioning layer overlies the cradle and the heel plug. A riser is connected to the cushioning layer to provide an elevated region in the area of the first metatarsal.

Abstract: An insole (1) for use with open shoes like sandals, clogs and the like, comprising: a support (2) apt to envelop the sole and the back of the foot and having an elastic net-like structure apt to adhere to the latter so as to keep the insole (1) itself in position; and a plurality of bulges (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) filled with discrete elastic particles (9), which are integral to the support (2) and arranged at the portion (20) thereof contacting the sole of the foot when the insole (1) is worn on.

Abstract: A dual zipper boot construction provides an enhanced comfort-fit for a user and a ready adaptation of the boot to a variety different calf shapes without stressing the boot stitching. A first full-length zipper allows the users to easily slide the boot on while a second mid-length zipper is in an open condition thereby providing additional space. Securing the first full-length zipper secures the boot in position. After the boot is secured in position, the user zips the second mid-length zipper to an optimal comfort-fit position on their calf. Optional elastomeric bridges between the zipper edges of the mid-length zipper allow the boot to accommodate partially zipped uses without disclosing the user's calf and while providing an enhanced style appearance.

Abstract: A waterproof article of footwear, comprising an upper consisted of one or more cut-shaped portions of a flexible waterproof material and a sole coupled to said upper, characterized in that said upper is assembled by stitches applied between peripheral edges of said cut-shaped waterproof material portions, said stitches being covered with a waterproof coating able to couple to said stitches and said upper according to a closeness relationship to each other; and a method of manufacture thereof.

Abstract: Shoes with customized side panels including hand gesture elements are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a shoe can include a sole assembly and an upper coupled to the sole assembly and including a first side panel and a second side panel generally opposite the first side panel. The shoe also includes a hand gesture element on at least one of the first side panel and the second side panel. The hand gesture element can include any type of hand gesture that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims (37 C.F.R. 1.72(b)).

Abstract: The present invention in a first embodiment comprises a charm chain depending from two sandal adapted fasteners designed to be fastened on closed cell foam sandals either at pivots holding a strap onto the sandal or else at the periphery of the upper of the sandal. The fasteners may be elastic material in an annular shape such as a ring, a flower, or any other shape, with an aperture therethrough or similar designs. In embodiments, the fasteners may be clips adapted to hold between their jaws the thickness of closed cell foam typically found in such sandal uppers, this same thickness usually being present on the strap as well so that the invention clips may attach there as well if desired. In other embodiments, a single fastener is suspended at a single location and a charm in turn depends from the fastener, possibly including a clip.

Abstract: A sole component having a base, a toe cover and an integral line of articulation permitting the toe cover to be molded in an “open” position and moved into a “closed” position during assembly on the article of footwear. The line of articulation may include a line of reduced thickness extending laterally across the sole. The line of articulation may also include breaks defined in the sidewall of the sole in alignment with the line of reduced thickness. The present invention also provides a method of forming a sole component generally including the steps of providing a mold having bottom and top mold parts shaped to cooperatively define a mold cavity in the shape of a sole component having a toe cover joined to a base along a line of articulation, closing the mold parts, injecting a sole forming material into the cavity, removing the sole component and moving the toe cover about the line of articulation into a closed configuration for use.