Abstract: An electrical toothbrush includes an electrical toothbrush main body including a drive source of a brush; an orientation sensor configured to detect an orientation of the electrical toothbrush main body; and a controller configured to switch an operation mode of the electrical toothbrush according to a result of comparing an orientation value, which is a value calculated from an output of the orientation sensor, and a threshold value set in advance. A threshold value used for switching determination from an operation mode to an operation mode, and a threshold value used for switching determination from the operation mode to the operation mode are set to different values.

Abstract: A personal care device having a handle having an engagement portion and a persona care attachment are described. The personal care attachment has a housing attached to the engagement portion and a contact element carrier. The contact element carrier is movably coupled to the housing. A plurality of contact elements is arranged on the contact element carrier, and wherein the personal care attachment is driven at a frequency of between about 150 Hz to about 175 Hz and has a sound intensity level of less than about 75 dB(A).

Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a transport drive and control system arranged for autonomous movement of the robot over a floor for performing cleaning operations. The robot chassis carries a first cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arranged to suction loose particulates up from the cleaning surface and a second cleaning zone comprising cleaning elements arraigned to apply a cleaning fluid onto the surface and to thereafter collect the cleaning fluid up from the surface after it has been used to clean the surface. The robot chassis carries a supply of cleaning fluid and a waste container for storing waste materials collected up from the cleaning surface.

Abstract: A combination brush and sticky roller apparatus used to clean a carpet or upholstery. The present invention comprises of a uniquely shaped bracket with a rubber brush and sticky roller. The rubber brush makes use of a plurality of rubber fingers that is able to reach into the deep layers of carpet or upholstery to dislodge and uproot dirt and debris. The uprooted dirt and debris are then accessible by the sticky roller to be collected and removed from the carpet or upholstery.

Abstract: A combination sticky roller and brush for dislodging and collecting debris from a plurality of different types of surfaces. The present invention utilizes a rubber brush to dislodge debris such as hairs, dusts, or dirt from a surface. The device includes a compartment with a cover lid that conceals a sticky roller. Once the debris is uprooted from a surface, the user is able to roll the sticky roller over the surface to pick up and retain the debris. The present invention can be used on fabrics or other textiles surfaces and is convenient for use anywhere due to its travel sized and unique configuration.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle, a head with oral care elements and a neck connecting the head with the handle is described. The toothbrush has a base structure of the handle, and the neck and the head are formed by a hard plastic component. Said basic structure of the handle is covered, at least in part, by a first soft plastic component. Said head including a second soft plastic component and said neck including a through-opening, wherein at least one section of a boundary wall of the opening is provided with an elastic muscle.

Abstract: Disclosed in a toothbrush with ceramic handle. The toothbrush includes a handle that is made of ceramics in order to provide functionalities of wear resistance and contamination resistance. The handle and a head of the toothbrush are both provided with a connection portion for coupling the handle and the head together and also allowing the head to be readily replaced.

Abstract: A paintbrush holder assembly affixes a standard paintbrush to a holder that in turn engages an extension rod. The holder includes a hollow tubular shaft with a circular cross section that includes a first end, a middle portion and a second end. Three or more semi-circular fasteners attach to the middle portion of the tubular shaft via flex points. One fastener includes a lock pin to engage a locking shaft. The locking shaft has an “L” shaped lock track having a sufficient size and dimension to fit about the tubular shaft and capable of sliding from the second end to a point proximate the first end. The extension rod connects to the holder via male threads which secure to female threads located at the second end of the tubular shaft.

Abstract: A disposable toothbrush 1 includes a handle portion 2; a head portion 10 connected with the handle portion 2 and provided with a plurality of elastomeric bristles 10a at least at the central area of the front surface part; and a fabric medium 20 attached to the front surface part of the head portion 10 while exposing the upper end of the elastomeric bristles 10a, and made of a microfiber material provided with at least one kind of a rapidly releasable agent 21. In the toothbrush, the rapidly releasable agent can be stably attached to the fabric medium, and in use, the rapidly releasable agent can be easily separated from the fabric medium, so that the rapidly releasable agent separated from the fabric medium can be easily dissolved to increase the tooth brushing effects.

Abstract: A netted bathing ball includes a multi-layered net structure that is formed into a substantially ball-shaped body and that has a marginal portion, and a knitted hem structure stitched to and enclosing the marginal portion. The knitted hem structure is made from a crimped filament yarn and a non-crimped filament yarn. The crimped filament yarn and the non-crimped filament yarn are interlaced with each other.

Abstract: A scouring pad with through dots for dimensional adjustment is disclosed. The scouring pad has a pad body rolled up into a reel-like shape and can be torn along a primary tear line into a sizeable piece for use, and the sizeable piece is allowed to be further separated along a secondary tear line, so as to achieve the desired dimensional adjustment.

Abstract: A bladed tool includes a handle and a blade with a surface-engaging edge and a blade-retaining shank. The handle includes an elongated handle body having longitudinally opposed body front and rear ends, and at least one side wall extending between the body front and rear ends. The side wall defines an outer surface configured for gripping by a user and an inner surface that defines an interior access channel extending from an access opening in the body rear end toward a forward channel wall located to the rear of the body front end. Situated between the body front end and the forward channel wall is a handle core that defines a shank-retaining slot extending between a forward slot-opening in the body front end and a rearward slot-opening in the forward channel wall. The shank extends rearwardly through the shank-retaining slot such that a protruding shank portion extends to the rear of the forward channel wall.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hand held cleaning unit for use with an automated pool cleaning unit. The pool cleaning unit includes a housing, a pump mechanism for creating a vacuum pressure, intake vents in communication with the pump. The pool cleaning unit includes the housing having an external port and the pump in fluid communication with the external port. The hand held cleaning unit includes a body. The body has a port and the conduit connects the body port with the housing external port. The intake vents opening and closing in response to activation of the hand held cleaning unit. As desired, the hand held unit is activated closing the intake vents and directing the vacuum pressure through the hand held unit instead of the automated cleaning unit. The hand held unit in fluid communication with the pump mechanism.

Abstract: Wiper lever (10) with a driven wiper arm (12) and a wiper blade (14) linked to it for cleaning the windows of motor vehicles in particular, which is provided with a band-like, long-stretched-out, elastic supporting element (22) that is curved in the longitudinal direction over its band surfaces (26, 28), which features a rubber elastic wiper strip (30) that can be applied to the window on its concave curved band surface (26), on whose convex curved band surface (28) a coupling element (20) sits to connect the wiper blade to a coupling piece (18) of the wiper arm and the articulated connection is covered by a cap (100) that is held on the wiper blade.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device, particularly for automobiles, comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade is of the flat blade type and includes at least one groove, in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, wherein the windscreen wiper device further comprises a mounting head for transferring a reciprocal movement to the wiper blade, with the special feature that the windscreen wiper device further comprises a connecting device for detachably connecting the wiper blade directly to the mounting head, wherein the connecting device is positioned near one end of the wiper blade, and wherein the connecting device, at the location of its attachment to the mounting head, is located in its entirety inside the mounting head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade for a window wiper, in particular a window wiper for a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper rubber (1) made from an elastomer material with a base section (3) and a lip section (5), wherein the elastomer material at least partially surrounds a fabric insert (13). The base section (3) and the lip section (5) are connected to each other by the fabric insert (13), wherein the fabric insert (13) serves as a joint (7), and/or a part (17) of the fabric insert (13) protrudes out of the base section (3) on the side facing away from the lip section (5). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing a wiper blade, in which a fabric strip is guided through an extruder die in order to form a fabric insert (13), the fabric strip is surrounded by an elastomer material in order to produce an extruded profile, and the extruded profile is cut into individual wiper rubbers (1).

Abstract: An automatic cleaning assembly for an analytical furnace is detachable from the filter chamber above the combustion tube. The cleaning assembly includes a rotating brush which is lowered through the filter chamber and into the combustion tube while a vacuum is drawn through the lower seal of the combustion tube. This results in a higher vacuum pressure differential and improved flow rate for removing dust from the filter of the furnace and the combustion tube.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method are provided for collecting debris from a tool. A housing defines a channel, at least one of the tool and the housing being selectively movable to operably orient the tool at a predefined reference relationship to the channel. A magnetic member is operable to demagnetize at least one of the tool and the debris. A windage source in fluid communication with the channel is operable to establish a windage contacting the tool to cooperate with the magnetic member in removing the debris from the tool. A conduit connected to the channel collects the removed debris.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus can include a dirt inlet, a handle, and a cyclone bin having a longitudinal axis and a sidewall extending between an openable top and an openable bottom. The surface cleaning apparatus can also include a cyclone chamber located in the cyclone bin. The cyclone chamber can have an upper wall, a fluid inlet downstream from the dirt air inlet and a fluid outlet, and the fluid outlet can be removably mounted in the upper wall. The surface cleaning apparatus can also include a dirt collection located in the cyclone bin and a fluid flow motor.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a collector of a solar thermal electric power generation system is provided which does not need to secure any water source or the like and which improves the flexibility of selection of a place for installing the solar thermal electric power generation system. The cleaning device includes an air supply device and an air nozzle configured to blow air supplied from the air supply device, which are mounted on a self-propelled truck. The cleaning device is capable of blowing air blown from the air nozzle against a sunlight reflecting surface of a collector to clean up the sunlight reflecting surface. The air nozzle is configured to be capable of moving up and down. The cleaning device further includes a soiling degree measuring device for measuring soiling degrees of the sunlight reflecting surface before and after air blowing by the air nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method of manufacturing a composite bushing and a diagnostic system for the partial discharge of the composite bushing that may provide a thin-film ultra high frequency (UHF) sensor to a composite bushing, thereby measuring a partial discharge of a composite bushing and preventing a safety accident of the composite bushing that may occur due to the partial discharge.

Abstract: A toggle type hinge (10) has a damper assembly mounted on the flange (12) of its hinge cup. The damper assembly provides a damping resistance to the closing movement of the hinge over its final stage. The damper assembly comprises a sleeve (21) which houses a linear damper. The sleeve (21) is mounted on a groove (26) on the hinge cup flange (12) and is held in position by a holder (15). A wing (22) on the sleeve (21) is arranged to come into engagement with an arm (11) of the hinge, causing the sleeve to rotate about its longitudinal axis (25). A cam arrangement (19, 23) between the hinge cup flange (12) and sleeve (21) causes the sleeve to move along its axis (25) as it rotates. The axial movement of the sleeve (21) causes compression of the damper.

Abstract: An asymmetrical resistant hinge set includes at least a resistant hinge and an elastic element coaxially positioned. The resistant hinge is hinged on a first pivotal means located on the bottom side of a body. The elastic element provides action forces on the resistant hinge and one-way resistance to generate an asymmetrical hinge effect with a greater resistance in one direction and a smaller resistance in another direction when a support lid is flipped in forward and reverse directions to reduce the resistance of the resistant hinge. As a result, when the support lid is flipped to a selected angle it still can bear the weight of the body of a portable electronic device at the anchored position without drifting.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism 1 includes a rotation shaft 3 connected to a monitor and serving as rotating central axis X; a base 2 pivotally supporting the shaft 3 rotatably, and having click recesses 2b1, 2b2 and a housing position determining recess 2c on a circumference centering the axis X; a plate 5 attached at the end of the shaft 3; and a leaf spring 4 located between the base 2 and plate 5, fit-in by the rotation shaft 3, and having a click projection 4b that fits in the click recesses 2b1, 2b2 and recess 2c to hold the monitor in a predetermined rotation angle position. A sliding friction projection 4c sliding with pressed into contact with the base 2 is formed on the side opposite from the click projection 4b across the axis X, while a cutaway 2e entered by the projection 4c is formed in the base 2.

Abstract: Door hinge (10) for opening and closing a door of a domestic appliance, in particular an oven, comprising a hinge arm (12), a hinge lever (14) pivotally fixed to the hinge arm (12), and biasing means for biasing the door hinge (10) in its closed position, wherein a locking device is provided for locking the door hinge (10) in a predetermined opening position, wherein the locking device comprises a locking member (22), which is fixed to the hinge arm (12) in a linearly movable manner, and a locking recess (34) formed at the hinge lever (14), wherein the locking member (22) and the locking recess (34) can selectively be brought into locking engagement with each other in the predetermined opening position of the door hinge (10).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased.

Abstract: A rope termination (10) for a rope (19) having a plurality of sub-ropes (21-32), said rope termination comprising a connection device having a load pin (12) wherein each of said plurality of sub-ropes (21-32) is spliced into itself to form a looped end, wherein said looped ends are arranged on said load pin and each of said plurality of sub-ropes (21-32) is of equal length. The connection device further comprises a connector (34) for a rope connection assembly whereby tension is equally transferred between said load pin and each of said plurality of sub-ropes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resealable closure structure (999) which provides at least one region of continuous gas-sealing abutment (900) upon engaging the interengaging members (988, 978) of the closure. The closure provides a region of gas sealing abutment by one or more of. (i) mechanical abutment of closure features (1010, 1013) and associated therewith a caulking composition (990) and/or a sealing material (945); and (ii) defining a void region (1030) by proximity of closure features when interengaging members of the closure are engaged (1020, 1021) which has gas-sealingly infiltrated thereinto a caulking composition (945).

Abstract: In a metal zipper, each metal tooth has a mounting hole located on one end of the base thereof, two first engagement portions and two second engagement portions formed integral with the base at two opposite sides of the mounting hole for engaging into the top and bottom sides of the inner edge of the respective zipper tape to deform the respective inner edge during installation so that engagement between the zipper tape and the metal tooth is enhanced, avoiding vibration of the metal tooth relative to the zipper tape during operation of the metal zipper and prolonging the lifespan of the metal zipper. Further, each metal tooth has a concave surface portion formed in the protruding tooth head thereof so that less friction is produced when the metal zipper is closed or opened.

Abstract: The invention concerns a unit to create a space divider. This comprises a partial base to create the space divider and a lever arm attached to the partial base. Two of the units can be combined into a single combined base, on the same level, comprising two partial bases, the lever arms of the units being attachable to the partial base of the other unit using an attachment device created by the lever arm and the partial base themselves, and the two partial bases of the two units can be linked together by means of at least one of the following elements: interlocking forms, friction and traction. The invention also relates to a shelving system using a number of the units.

Abstract: A seat belt safety device is configured to prevent access to a release button located on a side of a seat belt housing opposite a housing side at which a first seat belt segment is affixed and proximate a housing slot for receiving a tongue latch affixed to a second seat belt segment, which tongue latch is inserted in the housing slot to securely latch the first seat belt segment to the second seat belt segment. The seat belt safety device includes a first substantially planar member including a slot opening for receiving the tongue latch of the second seat belt segment and a limited access opening, substantially centered and proximate the slot opening so that when a tongue latch is inserted through the slot opening into the housing slot to latch and secure the first seat belt segment with the second seat belt segment, the limited access opening is located proximate the release button.

Abstract: Provided is a riveting press, which includes a base, a body frame fixed on the base, a riveting and pressing cylinder mounted on the body frame, and a pressing mechanism disposed between the base and the body frame. The pressing mechanism includes a first supporting unit having at least one first receiving hole, a second supporting unit having at least one second receiving hole, an elastic member accommodated into the first receiving hole, and a riveting and pressing punch passing through the second receiving hole. The first supporting unit is connected to the riveting and pressing cylinder. The second supporting unit is removable mounted on the first supporting unit. One end of the riveting and pressing punch is blocked on the first supporting unit and is contact with one end of the elastic member, and the other end of the riveting and pressing punch points to the base.

Abstract: A device for pressing a double clutch (130) onto a transmission shaft arranged in a clutch housing (127) of a gearbox. The device is used for different embodiments of the clutch housing (127) of the double clutch transmission. The device includes a plurality of tie bolts (126, 126/1), stationarily connectable to the clutch housing (127), a pressing device (100), which is provided with an axially adjustable pressing rod (101) and can be brought into pressing connection with the double clutch (130) and a support device (1) connecting the tie bolts (126, 126/1) to the pressing rod. The support device (1) has a central mounting element (2, 3, 4), in which the pressing device (100) is mounted. The support device (1) has a plurality of support arms (5, 6, 7), which each mesh with one of the tie bolts (126, 126/1).

Abstract: A bearing dismounting device includes a body, a rod, several clamping arms, a tightening element, and an adjusting element. Each of the clamping arms is pivotally installed around the body. The center of the body has a through hole for the rod to mount therein. One end of the rod has a positioning part, and its other end has an operating part. Each of the clamping arms extends a buckling part. The central position on the outer side of each of the clamping arms has an accommodating part. The tightening element surrounds the accommodating parts of the clamping arms. Both ends of the tightening element have an adjusting element, respectively, for urging against the tightening element, thereby positioning the clamping arms.

Abstract: A bearing mounting and dismounting tool for mounting/dismounting a bearing in a mounting hole of a mechanical component includes: a first pipe having an internal diameter greater than an external diameter of the bearing, and an external diameter of the first pipe greater than a hole diameter of the mounting hole; a second pipe, coaxially aligned with the first pipe, and having an external diameter smaller than an internal diameter of the first pipe, and abuttable against a distal surface of the bearing; and an operating module for providing an action force to change relative positions of the first and second pipes; such that the first pipe is abutted against a peripheral wall of the mounting hole installed with the bearing, and the second pipe is abutted against the bearing, and the operating module changes the relative positions of the first and second pipes to mount/dismount the bearing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for engine piston installation in which robots are used for the entire engine piston installation process. A first robot equipped with a stuffing gripper and force control picks up a piston with a connection rod, detects the piston ring presence, squeezes the rings, finds the engine cylinder bore, and stuffs the piston into the cylinder bore. A second robot can be used to load and unload the engine block, hold the block and position it to the location, and indexes the crankshaft into the proper orientation for each cylinder bore. A set of tools either fixed on a stationary station or on a third robot is used to guide the piston connecting rod, transport and place on the connecting rod cap, and fasten the cap onto the connecting rod. The piston connecting rod guiding process may be omitted in piston stuffing for some types of engines.

Abstract: A method for changeover of a blow molding machine. The blow molding machine has a plurality of blow mold holders and each blow mold holder includes a respective first blow mold with a respective first plurality of parts. The method includes: automatically opening a blow mold holder from the plurality of blow mold holders; removing the respective first blow mold from the blow mold holder; replacing the respective first blow mold with a second blow mold different from the respective first blow mold; and automatically closing the blow mold holder.

Abstract: A method of modifying a surface of the nozzle of a liquid dispenser used to dispense liquid for manufacturing a liquid crystal display (LCD) includes primarily modifying the surface of the nozzle by performing one of oxygen (O2) or ozone (O3) plasma treatment with respect to the surface of the nozzle, secondarily modifying the primarily modified surface of the nozzle by treating the primarily modified surface with aminopropyltriethoxysilane, and tertiary modifying the secondarily modified surface of the nozzle by allowing an epoxy resin to react with the secondarily modified surface of the nozzle.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments demonstrate batch processing methods for producing optical windows for microdevices. The windows protect the active elements of the microdevice from contaminants, while allowing light to pass into and out of the hermetically sealed microdevice package. Windows may be batch produced, reducing the cost of production, by fusing multiple metal frames to a single sheet of glass. In order to allow windows to be welded atop packages, disclosed embodiments keep a lip of metal without any glass after the metal frames are fused to the sheet of glass. Several techniques may accomplish this goal, including grinding grooves in the glass to provide a gap that prevents fusion of the glass to the metal frames along the outside edges in order to form a lip. The disclosed batch processing techniques may allow for more efficient window production, taking advantage of the economy of scale.

Abstract: Provided is a field pole magnet to be installed in a rotor or a stator of a permanent magnet rotary machine, the field pole magnet including: multiple magnet pieces (31 to 34) formed by breaking and dividing a single permanent magnet; and at least one magnet-piece holding member (40) configured to hold these magnet pieces (31 to 34).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of installation and use of drain and drain concealment structures. The preferred embodiment involves a method of installing and using a drain body and drain cover with a conventional prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The drain body may be connected to the shower pan by any suitable means, such as but not by way of limitation by being integrally molded therewith during manufacture of the pan, by connection post-manufacture or in situ in the field. Other embodiments do not require use of a prefabricated waterproof shower or bath pan. The preferred drain body is comprised of a waterproof structure having a floor section which defines a drain aperture, and a peripheral sidewall section. Structure for releasably attaching a drain cover to the drain body is employed.

Abstract: An energy absorbing termination post padding for hockey rinks includes a corner shaped foam pad configured to absorb impacts from sports play such as hockey. Energy absorbing foam panels may include a rigid foam alone or in combination with a relatively softer foam or impact layer.

Abstract: A method of installing a height safety system in a fall zone in an underground location is described including the steps of: fitting an anchor point to at least one roof bolt situated above the fall zone; providing a safety line; associating the line with the anchor point; and attaching the line to an operator. Apparatus for use in installing height safety systems are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a universal platform and an assembly method of an aircraft using the same. The universal platform includes a plurality of scissor lifts arranged around an aircraft, wherein each of the plural scissor lifts includes a base frame, a support frame located above the base frame, a support table fixedly coupled to an upper portion of the support frame, a plurality of link members axially assembled to be mutually pivoted between the support frame and the base frame, a plurality of hydraulic cylinders coupled to the respective link members and the base frame so as to lift the support frame in upward and downward directions, and a slide member slidably coupled to the support table, and the slide member slides from the support table toward the aircraft so as to allow a worker to work according to height, and there is provided the assembly method of the aircraft using the universal platform, thereby contributing to improvement in productivity and in health of workers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing motor vehicle sub-assemblies with unrestricted model mix and quick changeover between models. The apparatus includes a track; a carriage mounted for longitudinal movement along the track between first and second positions; and first and second turrets rotatably mounted on the carriage at longitudinally spaced locations and each including a plurality of circumferentially spaced individual faces and unique tooling fixtures on the respective faces for receiving unique work piece components corresponding to a plurality of motor vehicle body styles.

Abstract: A process for forming a reflective feature includes the steps of (a) providing a substrate having a first surface; (b) forming a first coating on the first surface, the first coating having a second surface; and (c) forming a reflective element on the second surface, the reflective element having a third surface and comprising nanoparticles

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a pen that feels good when writing and has a solid state lead not causing collapsing or bending thereof, and particularly, to a method of manufacturing a solid state lead pen so that a solid state lead extracted from or inserted into a pen has an elegant appearance and excellent transparency. Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a solid state lead pen including: filling the inside of a body with a solid state lead material; attaching a handle assembly to the body to immerse a holder of a screw attached to the inside of the handle assembly into the solid state lead material; extracting a half solidified solid state lead to the outside of the body; solidifying the half solidified solid state lead extracted to the outside of the body; and inserting the solidified solid state lead into the body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an element for a CVT belt, comprising a body portion (22L, 22R) having right and left sides and a tapered portion with a downwardly reducing width, a neck portion extending upward from the body portion, and a head portion extending upward from the neck portion.

Abstract: A system for use in a manufacturing process comprises a series of tables with clamping and conveying/lowering mechanisms. The tables are arranged to facilitate alignment of successive composite dry freight panels. Tables may include a plurality of transfer mechanisms, such as ball rollers, to assist an operator in moving the panels into place. Once a new panel is in place, the rollers may be pneumatically or mechanically lowered to form a new joint. A clamping mechanism can be used to secure the new joint with adhesive.

Abstract: A row bar for forming sliders has a row of slider forming portions, each slider forming portion having a slider to be cut from the row bar and a medial region adjacent the slider, each medial region having a first guide pad disposed thereon; wherein each slider has: a slider body; a magnetic writer and a magnetic reader disposed on the slider body; a second guide pad disposed on the slider body; two electrical lapping guides disposed on the slider body and electrically connecting to the first guide pad and the second guide pad respectively; a row of bonding pads formed on the slider body and electrically connecting to the magnetic reader and the magnetic writer; and a grounding pad disposed on the slider body and electrically connecting to the first guide pad and the second guide pad. The invention also discloses a method of manufacturing the slider.