Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and kit-of-parts for treating keratinous fibres prior to dyeing to control and modulate dye uptake into the fibre. Organic solvents having log P of from ?4.0 to ?0.5 or from 0.5 to 4.0 are used to manufacture pre-treatment composition to be applied to the hair. When the hair is pre-treated with at least one organic solvent having a log P of from 0.5 to 4.0 the dye penetration into the keratinous fibres is enhanced, while pre-treating the hair with at least one organic solvent having a log P of from ?4.0 to ?0.5 reduces the dye uptake. One or more compositions to pre-treat the keratinous fibres can be effortlessly applied on different zones of the hair and can be left in place or removed prior the application of the dyeing composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel dye composition for the dyeing and/or lightening of keratin materials, such dye comprising a hemicyanin styryl chromophore thiol or disulfide dye of formula (I) or (II): the organic or mineral acid salts thereof, optical isomers and geometric isomers thereof, and the solvates thereof such as hydrates. The present disclosure further relates to a dyeing process with a lightening effect on keratin materials, in particular keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair, using said composition. This composition makes it possible to obtain a coloring with a lightening effect which is particularly resistant and visible on dark keratin fibers.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus has a matrix of brush assemblies (10) mounted on a support member (11) such that they are movable both in rotation (x) and in an axial direction (y). The brush assemblies comprise a cleaning brush (15) axially moveable within a gear wheel (22) and rotatable therewith during normal use. Each gear wheel meshes with an adjacent gear wheel to ensure that rotation of one brush causes rotation of the rest of the brushes in the matrix. When any given brush is retracted fully in an axial direction it is disconnected from its respective gear wheel such that it does not rotate therewith and is effectively removed from the drive chain.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes: a brush for cleaning a substrate; a seesaw member which is swingable with a support member serving as a fulcrum and which has a force point section at one side with respect to the fulcrum and an actuating point section at the other side with respect to the fulcrum; a pushing actuator arranged to give a driving force to the force point section of the seesaw member, thereby to swing the seesaw member around the fulcrum, thus giving, to the seesaw member, a pushing force for pushing the brush to the substrate; and a transmission member which has an affected point section for receiving, from the actuating point section of the seesaw member, a driving force given to the force point section, and which transmits, to the brush, a pushing force for pushing the same to the substrate.

Abstract: An ultrasonic toothbrush for daily oral hygiene application is disclosed, having an ultrasound transducer in direct contact with the fluids in the oral cavity, without ultrasound energy attenuation between the transducer and the fluids in the oral cavity. Maximum level of ultrasound energy coupled to the fluids within the oral cavity and to the teeth and gums and periodontal pockets, achieving maximum loosening of soft plaque. Toothbrush configurations of ultrasonically enhanced manually operated toothbrushes and motorized toothbrushes having lateral direction sonic frequency vibrating brush heads emitting ultrasonic energy are disclosed. To generate the sonic frequency lateral vibration of the brush head, a motion transducer is utilized. Removable and user replaceable brush heads are described. In the various configurations low voltage DC energy supplied by a battery is converted to ultrasonic frequency DC current to activate the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: An ultrasonic toothbrush for daily oral hygiene application is disclosed, having an ultrasound transducer in direct contact with the fluids in the oral cavity, without ultrasound energy attenuation between the transducer and the fluids in the oral cavity. Maximum level of ultrasound energy coupled to the fluids within the oral cavity and to the teeth and gums and periodontal pockets, achieving maximum loosening of soft plaque. Toothbrush configurations of ultrasonically enhanced manually operated toothbrushes and motorized toothbrushes having lateral direction sonic frequency vibrating brush heads emitting ultrasonic energy are disclosed. To generate the sonic frequency lateral vibration of the brush head, a motion transducer is utilized. Removable and user replaceable brush heads are described. In the various configurations low voltage DC energy supplied by a battery is converted to ultrasonic frequency DC current to activate the ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A toothbrush head of an electric toothbrush, the toothbrush extending longitudinally and having a hand part, the toothbrush head including a drive rocker, a brush-head carrier coupled to the drive rocker, a main bristle carrier and an additional bristle carrier, both carriers bearing a bristle arrangement and moveably attached to the brush-head carrier and driven in oscillation by the drive rocker, and a drive-coupler affixed to at least one of the bristle carriers and coupled to the drive rocker. The head can include two separately mounted bristle carriers, supporting bristle arrangements, which are driven about different movement axes by the drive rocker to enhance the cleaning action of the toothbrush.

Abstract: A drain-cleaning machine comprises a cable, a motor assembly, and a speed control assembly. The cable comprises a longitudinal axis. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the cable about the longitudinal axis of the cable. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a motor control device. The motor is configured to operate at an operating speed that may vary within a range of operating speeds. The motor is configured to produce a substantially constant torque while operating at varying operating speeds across the entire range of operating speeds. The motor is configured to be powered by DC power. The motor control device is configured to receive AC power from an AC power source, convert the AC power into DC power, and communicate the DC power to the motor. The speed control assembly is configured to vary the operating speed of the motor within the range of operating speeds.

Abstract: A handle for an implement for cleaning a surface, such as a floor, includes an elongated pole, an end cap and a hang cap. The elongated pole has a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end of the elongated pole is adapted to be coupled to a cleaning head on the implement. The end cap is fixedly mounted over the top end of the pole and the hang cap is movably mounted over the end cap. The end cap and hang cap are constructed so that when the hang cap is mounted in place on the end cap, the hang cap may rotate relative to the end cap but cannot move up or down relative to the end cap. The hang cap may define a hole for removably mounting the implement on a hook attached to a wall.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning heads of golf clubs has a substantially upstanding housing having an upper end, a lower end and a wall structure interconnecting the two and defining a chamber. At least one portal is formed in the wall structure. The portals may be slot-like or may have a curvilinear configuration such as a circle or ellipse. A set of brushes extends from the interior of the upper end into the chamber. An opposing set of brushes extends from the interior of the lower end into the chamber. The terminal ends of the two sets of brushes define a substantially narrow passageway in alignment with the portals. At least one of the upper and lower sets of brushes has a plurality of bristle zones wherein the brush bristles of one bristle zone are of a different length and rigidity than the brush bristles of a different bristle zone.

Abstract: A brush structure and a bristle structure thereof are disclosed. The brush structure comprises a brush body and a bristle structure. The bristle structure is set up on the brush body and includes a plurality of bristles. Each bristle has a cleaning structure set up at the free end of the bristle. The cleaning structure comprises a plurality of cleaning units. Each cleaning unit has a near end and a far end relative to the position of the brush body, and the diameter of the near end is larger than the diameter of the far end. A circular fillister is formed between each two neighboring cleaning units. Hence, the bristle structure is able to scrape and take away the crud from the surface of a cleaned object easily. It is also easy to wash the jammed crud out of the circular fillisters. Moreover, the average cross-section area of the cleaning units is smaller than that of the other part of the bristle, and thereby the free end of the bristle is soft and not easily harm the surface of the cleaned object.

Abstract: A disposable sanitation device for cleaning an anal region is disclosed. The device includes a double ended band and a quantity of wiping paper wrapped around a section of the band. The band is held at each end and moved across the anal region, thereby removing any fecal matter from the anal region. The device can also include a bag of sufficient size to contain the sanitation device when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning thin ducts and/or channels (“ducts”) including the mouthpiece blowing duct(s) of musical instruments such as recorders and whistles, which tool is a thin plastic-like strip with a tongue (forward) portion followed by a corrugation pattern of wave-like surfaces which must compress in order for the tool to enter and pass through the duct to be cleaned. The user threads the tongue through the duct and grabs the finger-hold portion revealed, then pulls the tool completely through; as the compressed wave-like surfaces travel through the duct they act like squeegees, cleaning the walls and carrying the moisture and debris out; the compressed surfaces decompress/relax once outside the duct restriction. The user cleans the dirty tool on a tissue or towel and the tool is ready for reuse. The tool can be inexpensively mass produced by common methods.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a handheld device for cleaning surfaces. The improved device of this disclosure comprises a compartment for used wipes. This storage compartment is attachable to the bottom of the dispenser. The storage compartment may have a lid to open the compartment and empty the compartment. The storage compartment may also be fully detachable from the clean tissue unit and fully disposable. Alternatively the detached compartment may be emptied and reattached to the clean tissue unit.

Abstract: A hand held device for removing film from the surface of a scratchcard, the device comprising a generally u-shaped body having a closed end and an open end formed of first and second opposable elements, where the first opposable element comprises a scraping edge facing the second opposable element, and where the scraping edge has a width of less than about ½ inch. The device of the invention where the scraping edge is less than about ? inch.

Abstract: When the electrically driven fan (14) of a vacuum cleaner is driven, air containing dust is drawn into the cleaner main body (1) through a hose (7) connected to a hose socket (8) and is exhausted into the outside of the cleaner main body (1) through an exhaust port (1b) via first and second suction passageways (10, 13). Disposed outside the first suction passageway (10) is an ion generator (23), it being arranged that plus and minus ions generated in the ion generator (23) are fed to the air stream flowing in the first suction passageway (10). Since the plus and minus ions kill floating germs in the air stream, the exhaust can be purified.

Abstract: Tap mounting assemblies for reducing loads on the threaded end portions of a tap. Some exemplary embodiments employ a spring such as Belleville washers to bias apart the tap and a mounting plate, and some embodiments provide visual indication of proper tightening. Some exemplary embodiments allow angular adjustment of a portion of the tap assembly without disturbing the tapered thread engagement of the tap on the mounting surface. Exemplary embodiments may employ a base plate between a jack screw and a mounting surface.

Abstract: The invention consists of a caster comprises a yoke having a weight transferring tab and a wheel with groove for receiving the tab. Preferably, the yoke and wheel are made out of plastic, and in some embodiments two different types of plastic. A tab and groove helps transfer the weight of the load on the castor away from the arms of the yoke and onto the wheel. In a preferred embodiment the plastic wheel is molded so as to include a shaft on either side that snap into receiving holes in the yoke, thus avoiding the need for separate axel and rivets.

Abstract: This invention will permit free movement of a hinge mechanism on a door but will also stop the door at a predetermined point so that there is no damage to a wall or structure behind the door. It will be relatively easy to install and does not alter the shape of the hinge or its operation while at the same time permitting the door to move freely.

Abstract: An automobile door checker includes a case secured to a door, a check plate that runs movably through the case and has its base end pivotably supported on a body, a detent member fitted into and retained by the case and working in cooperation with a detent face of the check plate, and a resilient member that is formed from a resilient material and is provided in a compressed state in a housing chamber defined between an outer end face of the detent member and an inner end face of the case, wherein the resilient member substantially and tightly fills the housing chamber, thus preventing rainwater from infiltrating into the housing chamber. In this way, it is possible to prevent infiltration of rainwater into a housing chamber of a case housing a resilient member by a simple structure.

Abstract: A hinge module includes a first hinge part; and a second hinge part confronting the first hinge part. The first hinge part includes a slot; and an annular groove surrounding the slot and formed in a recessed shape in relation to the second hinge part, and an annular gasket inserted into the annular groove and projecting to the second hinge part side.

Abstract: There is provided a synthetic resin member, having a screw formation portion and synthetic resin body. The screw formation portion has: a cylindrical metal portion having a first end and a second end, a female screw part being formed on the cylindrical portion; a release prevention portion formed at the first end; a flange portion formed at the second end, the flange portion having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and a rotation prevention portion formed on the first surface. The synthetic resin body has: a body portion perpendicularly extending to have a third end and a fourth end, the body portion having a screw engagement portion perpendicularly penetrating the body portion. The cylindrical metal portion is inserted into the screw engagement portion. The release prevention portion is caulked with the third end of the body portion. The rotation prevention portion is engaged with the synthetic resin body at or near the fourth end of the body portion.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus is provided. The sealing apparatus includes an elongated sealing portion extending from a first proximal connected end to a distal end. The sealing apparatus also includes an elongated receiver portion extending from a second proximal connected end to a distal opened end. The receiver portion includes a gap extending along a length of the receiver portion, at least one engagement aperture for accommodating the sealing portion therein, and one or more lugs extending generally outwardly therefrom. The sealing apparatus further includes a flexible member. The flexible member joins the sealing portion and the receiver portion at their respective proximal connected ends and operates to allow the sealing portion and the receiver portion to be pivoted relative to one another between a sealed position and a released position.

Abstract: A fastener for fastening together first and second parts (10,11) of a fabric article. The fastener comprising a plurality of pairs of fastening elements, each pair comprising a male fastening element (2) secured to one of the parts of the fabric article and a female fastening element (3) secured to the other part of the fabric article, the male fastening element (2) being insertable into the female fastening element to detachably engage the male and female fastening elements. The male and female fastening elements of each pair of fastening elements are provided with matching identifying means (13) and the identifying means of the fastening elements of adjacent pairs of fastening elements are different to each other whereby the fastening elements of the adjacent pairs can be distinguished from each other.

Abstract: A tie wrap connector is formed of a strap, a locking head and an insert positioned adjacent said locking head. The insert has an arc shaped surface positioned remote from the locking head. The strap is positioned around a device to be secured to the locking head. The insert is adjacent the locking head and the device to be secured and is drawn against the outer surface of the device to be secured by the strap as it is secured to the locking head.

Abstract: A card and currency carrying device is shown. The device includes a first side member assembly and a spaced second side member assembly. Each side member assembly has a flexible member, preferably stainless steel, having an undeflected position and a deflected position which is responsive to a compression deflection force applied concurrently to flexible members. A first pair and a second pair of support members are operatively connected to the flexible members. An elastic fabric material, preferably a woven elastic fabric material, having a thickness which reduces in dimension in response to a longitudinal tension force and which maintains its width dimension in response to a longitudinal tension force is operatively connected to the support members.

Abstract: A device for handling or storing items uses jaw members that hinge to one of several closed positions in which the inner surface of a first jaw is engaged by an engagement device of the second jaw. An external release member in the second jaw is used to move the engagement device between an engaging and a disengaged position. The second jaw also incorporates a retaining surface, positioned opposite the outer surface of the first jaw when the jaws are closed, which opposes outward flexing of said first jaw member, and thus reduces the opportunity for disengagement due to forces from inside the jaws.

Abstract: A fastener arrangement comprises: a) a fastener receiver (12) having a lip (13); b) a fastener element (14) having a body part (15) and a resiliently connected latch member (16) having a hook (17) adapted to engage the lip; c) the body part comprising a fulcrum (18) adapted to bear against the receiver at a position spaced from the lip when the hook engages the lip, with relative flexure of the body part and the latch member giving rise to a force holding the hook under the lip and the fulcrum against the receiver; d) the body part having a press-to-engage, press-to-release actuator member (19) connected to the body part on the side of the fulcrum remote from the latch member; f) the hook having a camming face which, when the engaged fastener element is tipped about the fulcrum by pressure on the actuator member, cooperates with the lip to flex the latch member away from the lip to release the latch member so that the fastener element can be withdrawn from the receiver. A no-release version is also disclosed.

Abstract: A magnet fastener includes a carrier connectable to a first component and a magnet for attachment to a second, metal component. The carrier includes structures for holding a magnet assembly including the magnet in a manner that reduces rattle caused by vibration but provides flex so the magnet can articulate and adjust to a surface of the metal component.

Abstract: The invention provides a securing device for use in securing an object to a supporting surface, and/or for restraining an object relative to a supporting surface. The securing device includes a base (20) having a loading region (28) to which a force is applied by the object . The securing device also includes a first securing member (30) and a second securing member (50) for securing the base to the supporting surface, the base (20) pivotably engaging the first securing member (30) in order for the base to be able to transmit a force to the first securing member substantially without inducing a moment about the first securing member.

Abstract: This invention is a new design to fill a need that has be previously unaddressed. It is simple in design and use, and requires no special techniques to manufacture beyond what it established as common manufacturing practices. The Picture Prop is a small metal clip easily attached to the leg of a free standing picture frame. This device prevents the support leg from closing or collapsing should the picture frame be deliberately picked up and then repositioned back on to a flat surface, or if it is bumped by accident in the course of cleaning. This device is simple in design and use, is one piece and may be adapted to any sized picture frame. It is installed and removed without the use of tools and is reusable.

Abstract: A fastening clip includes a main body defining a through hole, a flange radially extending from the main body, a first clipping member hinged on the main body, a latching mechanism extending from the clipping member and including a first latching portion, and a second clipping member hinged on the main body and including a second latching portion. The clip has a first position, in which the first and second clipping members can extend out of the main body, and a second position, in which the first and second clipping members are received in the main body.

Abstract: A strap securing assembly is configured to be positioned on a structure and securely retain a strap with respect to the structure. The assembly includes a base configured to abut a surface of the structure. The base has a strap passage formed therethrough. The strap passage is configured to allow a strap to pass into the base. The assembly also includes a lever rotatably secured to the base through a hinge. The lever is configured to rotate with respect to the base and securely crimp portions of the strap between the lever and the base.

Abstract: A web centering and spreading processing system and related method are used to center a moving web and then spread the web in order to remove wrinkles from the web. The centering mechanism, in one example, has a centering roller that receives the wrinkles web. The outer edges of the web, which tend to be uneven and not centered, are detected and a signal is sent to the centering roller to move the web laterally and thereby center the web. The centered web, which is substantially centered but not necessarily precisely centered, moves to a spreader station that receives the web and spreads it thereby removing any wrinkles in the web. The spreader station may include a roller with a recessed center area and that has at least one set of contoured plates that move across the roller from an inner position to an outer position. The plates have gripping surfaces that grip the edges of the web and spread the web to remove the wrinkles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a module and process for forming electrical connections on a solar cell substrate in a solar cell production line. The module generally provides a substrate handling system, a substrate positioning system, a cross-buss attachment assembly, and a side-buss attachment assembly. The module may provide adaptations for automatically adjusting the module to receive and process various sizes of solar cell substrates.

Abstract: Method for joining together steel pipes for conveying fluids under pressure, characterized by the following steps: a) identifying a pipe section to be replaced and intercepting, by means of the creation of suitable points for fastening stopper systems, the fluid flow inside the pipe upstream and downstream of this pipe section; b) after the fluid flow has been intercepted, removing the pipe section to be replaced so as to obtain upstream and downstream thereof two pipe sections; c) inserting along each pipe section protective stopper means, chamfering the edges of the sections and then mounting a sliding sleeve provided with sealing means; d) removing the protective stoppers from the pipe sections and positioning between them a new connection piece, such as a pipe section, a branch-off piece, a valve or the like; e) displacing the sliding sleeves on these pipe sections so that the sealing means are arranged on the new connection piece; f) fixing these sliding sleeves to these pipe sections and to this connect

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing wires from a bale includes a conveyor system for moving one or more bales and a de-wiring station positioned adjacent the conveyor system. The de-wiring station includes a robot with an end tool. A bale that is bound by one or more wires is transferred by the conveyor system to a position proximate the de-wiring station. The robot with end tool moves to sense the location of the wires, cut the wires, collect the wires and deposit the wires in a collection hopper.

Abstract: A piercing plate assembly (10) having a pair of longitudinal channels (14, 16) separated by an annular protuberance (24) which pierces a panel (106) and retains the panel slug (108) within the annular protuberance (24) while concomitantly deforming a portion of the annular protuberance (24) around and within a portion of the panel (109) thereby coupling the assembly (10) to the panel (106) and creating a sealed and supported aperture within said panel (106).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a door trim assembly in which resin-made door trim parts are automatically fixed to a resin-made door trim main body; and a manufacturing line therefore. Resin-made door trim parts and transformable members associated therewith are tentatively fitted to a resin-made door trim main body. In transforming processing unit (3) of manufacturing line, electrically operated cylinder (10) equipped with ultrasonic oscillator (2) extends and contracts in the direction of upper limit and is ratable within horizontal plane by means of ball screw mechanism (12). To the transformable members tentatively fitting resin-made door trim parts to resin-made door trim main body, the ultrasonic oscillator (2) comes close in opposite relationship by driving of the electrically operated cylinder (10) and ball screw mechanism (12), and performs ultrasonic irradiation.

Abstract: A method of making a stent-graft includes providing a self-expanding stent having a collapsed configuration with a first diameter and an expanded configuration with a second diameter greater than the first diameter, the stent including a polymeric coating on at least an inner surface, disposing a graft on a mandrel having a third diameter greater than the second diameter, and contacting an outer surface of the graft with the coated inner surface of the stent, the stent applying a compressive force to the graft.

Abstract: In a method for the connection of objects by means of at least one plasticizable hollow cylindrical rivet peg which can be heated by application of a process element which is provided, at its process side to be placed onto the hollow cylindrical rivet peg, with a spigot which can be introduced into the hollow space of the rivet peg and with an annular cut-out surrounding it, a rivet head is formed at the rivet peg by application and follow-up movement of the process element and the process element is subsequently removed from the formed rivet head. In this respect, a spreading effect directed from the inside to the outside is exerted onto the rivet peg generally transversely to the follow-up movement direction during the follow-up movement of the process element by its spigot entering into the hollow space of the rivet peg and the rivet peg is beaded over in the doughy state to form the rivet heat. A corresponding apparatus for the connection of objects is also set forth.

Abstract: A sensor, and methods of making, for determining the concentration of an analyte, such as glucose, in a biological fluid such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. The sensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, and may include an insertion monitoring trace to determine correct positioning of the sensor in a connector. The sensor is calibration-adjusted, eliminating the need for a user to enter a calibration code or for the meter to read a calibration code.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an array antenna including a designing step which comprises: determining a one-dimensional reference radiation pattern and an associated reference aperture; computing the cumulative phasorial summation of the field distribution of said reference aperture in a reference direction and representing it as a reference curve in the complex plane; determining a polygonal curve optimally approximating said reference curve, subject to predetermined constraints; and determining, from said polygonal curve, an antenna array pattern, each side of said polygonal curve being associated to a particular antenna element of the array.

Abstract: In a method of producing a shim, for each of several layers, a first layer of powdered magnetic material is deposited, and selectively bonding together in regions of the layer where presence of the magnetic material is required. Unbonded powdered magnetic material is removed from the layer, to leave gaps. A powdered magnetically inert material is deposited into the gaps and bonded together in regions of the layer where presence of the magnetic material is not required.

Abstract: Methods of lapping rows of recording heads are described after an air bearing surface (ABS) damascene process is performed. The ABS damascene process uses a selective etching process to form voids in the row of recording heads where conductive material forms a feature in the recording head, such as a wrap around shield. The conductive material is then deposited on the ABS of the row to fill the voids, and the row is lapped. According to methods provided herein, the resistance of one or more lapping guides in the row of recording heads is monitored to determine when the conductive material is removed by the lapping process. When the monitored resistance indicates that the conductive material is removed, the lapping process is stopped. The resistance across one or more lapping guides may also be used to control the lapping process to uniformly lap the conductive material from the ABS.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a secondary battery for medium-sized or large-sized battery modules. The secondary battery is assembled while an electrically connecting member used at the time of manufacturing a battery module is previously welded to at least one of electrode terminals of the secondary battery.

Abstract: A method and a tool assembly for engaging and disengaging a cardlet housing electronic components from a computer environment. The cardlet, in a preferred embodiment is a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) cardlet. The tool comprises a carrier having a handle on one end and a plurality of retention features and engaging members on an opposing side. The carrier release mechanism is secured to the carrier and the engaging members such that activating the carrier release mechanism moves the engaging members from a first to a second position such that engagement and disengagement of the carrier and said cardlet housing electronic components can be achieved. In addition, a removable latch release member is also secured to the carrier, the release member having a durable tip for engaging and disengaging latches on the computer cardlet without damaging the cardlet or its surrounding sensitive components.

Abstract: An insulation sleeve assembling apparatus that assembles a tubular insulation sleeve to a lead wire that is formed of a plurality of conductors includes an actuator unit that rotates the insulation sleeve while actuating the lead wire and the insulation sleeve in a direction in which the lead wire and the insulation sleeve approach each other.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma processing apparatus includes a backing member secured to an electrode. First fastener members mounted in apertures in the backing member cooperate with second fastener members to hold the electrode assembly to a support member, such as a temperature-controlled top plate in a plasma processing chamber.

Abstract: The invention is directed to prevention of interference of an operation of mounting proper electronic components and improvement of usability without reduction of a manufacturing speed of printed boards. Suction states of electronic components held by suction by suction nozzles are detected by a line sensor unit. When the detection result shows that there is an improper electronic component, the improper electronic component is disposed of, and after the disposal a component recognition camera takes images of electronic components judged proper as a result of the detection and a recognition processing device performs a recognition process. When the recognition result shows that there is an improper electronic component, the improper electronic component is disposed of, and after the disposal only electronic components judged proper as a result of the recognition are mounted on a printed board.