Abstract: The present invention gives a method of fabricating a composite polishing pad. A first polishing pad has a glue layer on a surface of the first polishing pad and a number of hard polishing materials positioned on the glue layer. Then portions of the first polishing pad are punched off to remove portions of the hard polishing material positioned on the surface of the first polishing pad so as to form holes penetrating the first polishing pad. A second polishing pad has a glue layer on a surface of the second polishing pad, and soft polishing materials adhere to the glue layer. Then portions of the soft polishing material positioned on the surface of the second polishing pad are removed while retaining the glue layer, and the portions of the soft polishing material retained on the surface of the second polishing pad completely match the holes formed in the first polishing pad.

Abstract: A method of applying curved leg elastics to absorbent garments involves stretching and wrapping an elastic ribbon about a curved side of a puck. A portion of the elastic ribbon is simultaneously folded onto a top surface of the puck. The puck is attached to a rotating device that rotates the puck into alignment with a substrate. The substrate is then bonded to the portion of the elastic ribbon in its stretched position on the puck, thereby forming a finished seam. The resulting absorbent garments have gasket-like leg openings with improved comfort and aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: A method of producing a succession of self-adhesive labels carried on a backing of release material including the steps of; a) providing an elongate web comprising a self-adhesive support web having a backing of release material; b) die-cutting and removing from the backing of release material a succession of portions of the support web; c) adhering a succession of multilaminar label portions to the succession of intermediate parts of the support web; and d) adhering a succession of portions of a self-adhesive overlaminate to the upper surface of the succession of multilaminar label portions so that each portion of the overlaminate substantially covers the respective multilaminar label portion and a respective portion of the backing of release material which is adjacent to the respective multilaminar label portion, the second portion of the upper surface of each intermediate part of the support web being left substantially uncovered by the overlaminate.

Abstract: This ink jet recording head manufacturing method comprises (A) forming a peeling layer 11 wherein peeling is induced by light irradiation, on a base plate 10 exhibiting light-transmissivity, (B) forming a common electrode film 3 on the peeling layer 11, (C) forming a plurality of piezoelectric elements 4, (D) forming a reservoir piece 5 comprising a lid structure that accommodates in its interior one or more piezoelectric elements 4, which interior forms an ink reservoir 51, (E) irradiating the peeling layer 11 with prescribed light from the base plate 10 side thereof, thereby producing peeling in the peeling layer 11, and peeling the base plate 10 away, and (F) bonding a pressure chamber plate 2, whereon are provided a plurality of pressure chambers 21, to the common electrode film 3 separated from the base plate, so that the pressure chambers 21 are sealed.

Abstract: A label for an optical disk of the type having a hole therethrough for being positioned onto a rotatable spindle by which the optical disk is rotated. The label is formed of a sheet having a size and shape for being positioned on and adhered to the optical disk and overlying the hole. The sheet includes a plurality of slits formed therein for being positioned in registration with the hole in the disk when the label is positioned on the disk and defining between the slits a plurality of adjacent sheet segments for normally residing in the plane of the sheet and being deformable from the plane of the sheet in response to an object being extended into the hole, whereby the plurality of sheet segments can be provided with visual material while not interfering with the utility of the hole in the disk.

Abstract: A monolithic ceramic waveguide laser body is made by forming and grinding two or more plates of alumina ceramic to produce internal and external features otherwise impossible to fabricate in a single ceramic body. The plates are bonded together by use of glass frit or by self-friting (diffusion bonding) methods to achieve a vacuum tight enclosure. The ceramic surfaces to be bonded have an “as ground” finish. One internal structure created by this method includes a channel of dimensions from 8 to 1.5 mm square or round that confines an RF or DC electrical discharge and comprises a laser resonator cavity. The channel can be ground to form a “V”, “U” or “Z” shape folded cavity. Another internal structure is a gas reservoir connected to the resonator cavity. Various other important features are described that can only be created by this method of building a laser. The plates are bonded together in a furnace at temperatures ranging between 450° C.

Abstract: An adhering member comprises an adhesive layer 2 of a thickness R formed on one surface of a backing 1, and a liner 3 of a thickness T laminated on the adhesive layer, and has a half-cut formed in the liner for making handleability satisfactory while preventing seepage of contents. The adhering member excellent in handleability and stability is obtained by providing, for example, the half-cut 4 having a rectangular or inverted triangular sectional shape, a groove width of 200 &mgr;m or less, and a groove depth of more than 14T/15 but less than (T+R).

Abstract: A non-woven fiber pad having a convoluted surface formed by cutting a non-woven fiber batt having a plurality of low melt synthetic fibers. The non-woven batt is compressed generally toward a cutting device by a pair of counter-rotating drums having convoluted surfaces.

Abstract: A drip irrigation hose of the continuous emitter type in which the outlets from the regulating passage each comprise a single longitudinal slit. By controlling the length of the slits and the flexibility of the film, water drips from the outlets when the hose is pressurized without clogging when the hose is depressurized. The slits are sufficiently long and the film is sufficiently flexible so the water drips from the outlets when the hose is pressurized. The slits are sufficiently short and the film is sufficiently rigid so the outlets close completely when the hose is depressurized. An outlet forming wheel has a knife blade on its periphery. A backing wheel engages the outlet forming wheel to establish a first nip therebetween. The backing wheel has on its periphery a circumferential slot into which the knife blade fits at the first nip. A rib forming wheel has around its periphery impressions that define a desired track pattern for the ribs.

Abstract: An automated apparatus and method for applying tape to a panel such as a rectangular pane of glass. Tape is dispensed from a tape applicator and applied to a panel proximate the perimeter of the panel by moving the tape applicator along a path corresponding generally to the perimeter of the panel. Successive tape corners are formed by cutting a notch into a portion of the tape which is applied to form the tape corners. The notch is formed so that when a tape corner is formed on the panel the notch reduces an amount of bunched tape material located at the tape corner thereby producing a relatively flat corner. The final tape corner is formed by substantially severing the tape at a select location and continuing to move the tape applicator while preventing feeding of the tape to cause separation of the tape so that the separated tape end abuts the initially applied tape portion of the tape on the panel.

Abstract: An improved louver is comprised of a plastic louver frame and plastic chevrons, wherein slots having the profile of the chevrons are cut into the frame, the chevrons are disposed in the slots and bonded to the frame, and a resin impregnated in glass tape is wrapped around the frame to provide further support for the frame. The louver frame is fabricated using resin infused or resin transfer-molding process and the chevrons are fabricated utilizing a pultrusion process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for renovating doors, especially doors with at least one cut-out such as a cut-out for light. Fittings, lock and other salient detachable objects are removed before renovation occurs.

Abstract: This device comprises a support for a spool (9) of adhesive tape (10) and two spaced drive means (A and B), of the belt or chain type, describing an endless trajectory whilst passing over a drive wheel (14 or 15) and at least one idler wheel (16 or 17), this trajectory being such that during it the adhesive face (10a) of the tape (10) is pressed against the portions (12a or 13a) of these means, and a common electric motor (20) imparts the same motion to the two portions (12a, 13a).

Abstract: In this method of solar battery output section fabrication, a metal foil is attached to an output terminal on a substrate surface, or a resin film is disposed over a conductive paste as the output terminal on the substrate surface. Subsequently, an opening is cut-out from the back side of the substrate to the metal foil or the conductive paste with a periphery cutter. Or, after the metal foil and a front side protective film is provided over the output terminal on the substrate surface, an opening is cut-out from the surface of the front side protective film to the metal foil with a periphery cutter.

Abstract: A method of reducing humping of a laminated roofing shingle when the shingle is stacked with others of the shingle involves shingles that include a longitudinal central area having an overlay laminated with an underlay. The method involves providing a depression in the shingle that extends through at least a portion of the central area. In another embodiment, the invention is a method of reducing humping of a laminated roofing shingle including an overlay, an underlay, and an adhesive between the overlay and the underlay in an area of the shingle. The method involves providing a depression in the shingle that extends through at least a portion of the adhesive area. In a further embodiment, the invention is a method of reducing humping of a roofing shingle having a sealant in an area of the shingle. The method involves providing a depression in the shingle that extends through at least a portion of the sealant area.

Abstract: A laser printable sheet with vehicular registration and permitting decals and/or stickers is produced in a manner that insures the sheet lays-flat, rather than being crooked, so that it does not cause significant jamming problems in laser printers. Adhesive-release material is spot coated on a web back surface, including a first patch, the back surface is imaged with static indicia, and a substantially transparent plastic pressure sensitive adhesive laminate is applied over the back surface, including over the adhesive release material patch and first static indicia. The face is die cut at the first patch within the parameter of the patch to form the first die cut portion, which is then sucked off the substrate to provide an open area with exposed transparent plastic and pressure sensitive adhesive, and then a piggy back decal is blown onto the open area. The decal is preferably a license plate decal having a reflective visible surface in vehicular registration and permitting indicia.

Abstract: A packaging product for forming a package is disclosed. The package product comprises a planar member, with at least one surface (3) of the planar member having a first array of parallel creases (11) and a second array of parallel creases (13) perpendicular to the first array of creases, which creases define cutting lines and/or fold lines for forming the sides and the end flaps of the package.

Abstract: Methods of forming mold cavities suitable for hook and loop fastening are disclosed, along with effective hook construction and hook and loop fastener products that have an ultrathin cross-section. Photochemical techniques are employed to form plates that define hook-form mold cavities, and, alternatively, chemical etching is employed following preforming of the cavities and machining. Hooks having three-dimensional tapers with enhanced loop engaging characteristics are disclosed. By utilization of special surface finishes and tolerances, hook fasteners, having ultrathin cross-sections are realized, that pave the way for practical use of touch fasteners in a wide range of new areas.

Abstract: A thermoplastic multi-layer composite structure is disclosed and consist in a first embodiment of a co-extruded, acrylic polypropylene outer skin and high melt strength polypropylene substrate which is attached to a first surface of a polypropylene foam core. An inner polypropylene skin can be provided and is attached to a second surface of the foam core. The foam core can either be constructed from an expanded polypropylene or an extruded polypropylene. Where an expanded polypropylene foam core is provided, the foam core is attached to the outer and inner skin through the use of a polypropylene adhesive. Where the extruded polypropylene foam core is provided, the skins can be attached to the foam core through a welding or bonding process in lieu of adhesives. The polypropylene adhesives can also be utilized for attaching the skins to the extruded foam core. Additionally, the extruded foam core can vary in density to provide a composite foam core.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing structures from worn out tires and a parking stop made by that process. Sidewalls are cut from the tire leaving a circular strip, which is cut transversely to produce an elongated approximately rectangular strip. Spaced slits are cut into the long edges of the strips to form slats suitable for use in manufacturing structures. Two slats are bonded together in a face-to-face arrangement to form a unitary pair of bonded slats. Additional pairs of slats are then bonded to the first pair of slats. All slats are bonded with similar sides in contact; that is, tread side to tread side or inside to inside. The resulting beam can have adjacent corners removed to provide a parking stop configuration. Preferably, the slats are bonded with an elastomer or mechanical fasteners such as ring nails or staples. A thick elastomer, having a thickness of at least about ⅛ inch may be coated over the beam. Beams may be combined to form guard rails, walls, panels, etc.

Abstract: A dicing tape comprising a substrate sheet and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on one surface of the substrate sheet, wherein the substrate sheet comprises an upper layer in direct contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, an intermediate layer adjacent to the upper layer, and a lower layer adjacent to the intermediate layer, and an anti-extensibility (A) of the upper layer, an anti-extensibility (B) of the intermediate layer, and an anti-extensibility (C) of the lower layer satisfy the equation (I): B<A≦C  (I), the anti-extensibility being a product of a modulus of elasticity and a layer thickness, is disclosed. The present dicing tape can uniformly and sufficiently enlarge dicing lines without affect by a modulus of elasticity of a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and is rarely broken at the dicing lines.

Abstract: A method for making a composite extrusion die for making a cellular honeycomb structure with thin cell walls. The method includes the steps of drilling a grid of separate feed holes/channels into an inlet face of an extrusion die base element, and cutting a grid of intersecting primary outlet slots into an outlet face of the base element, where every alternate one of the primary outlet slots is in direct communication with a plurality of the feed channels. Further, the method includes cutting a grid of intersecting secondary outlet slots into the outlet face, where each one of the secondary outlet slots bisects each one of the primary outlet slots. The method further includes scoring a plurality of indentations into that region of the outlet face that does not contain any of the primary and secondary outlet slots, and filling each of the feed channels and each of the primary and secondary outlet slots with a filler material.

Abstract: An optical device is enclosed within a package or module having an optically transmissive or transparent cover that is sealed with an adhesive preform that has been pre-applied onto the bonding areas of the cover. The adhesive preforms are formed of a wet adhesive deposited on a sheet of optically transmissive or transparent material as a preform in predetermined locations and are B-staged or dried to form dry solid adhesive preforms. The preforms may be continuous or have one or more small gaps therein. The sheet of optical material is diced or singulated to produce individual optical covers having an adhesive preform thereon.

Abstract: A method of fabricating devices incorporating microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) using UV curable tapes includes providing a silicon substrate 12 with a MEMS layer 14 arranged on one side of the substrate 12. A first UV curable tape 22 is applied to the MEMS layer 14. At least one operation is performed on the substrate 14 via an opposed side of the substrate 14. A second UV curable tape 32 is applied to the opposed side of the substrate 14 and the first tape 22 is removed by exposing it to UV light. At least one operation is performed on the MEMS layer to form individual MEMS chips which are able to be removed individually from the second UV tape 32 by localized exposure of the tape 32 to UV light.

Abstract: A seaming method for bonding adjacent sheets of solid surfacing veneer. The method is achieved by forming a first tongue in an edge of a first sheet of solid surfacing veneer and forming a second tongue in an edge of a second sheet of solid surfacing veneer. The second tongue is shaped and dimensioned for mating with the first tongue of the first sheet of solid surfacing veneer. The first sheet of the solid surfacing veneer is then bonded to a substrate such that the first tongue is located at a predetermined position adjacent the location of a desired seam area. The second tongue is mated with the first tongue along the desired seam and the second sheet of solid surfacing veneer is bonded to both the first tongue and the substrate. A solid surfacing structure manufactured in accordance with the method is also described.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of making a component consisting of a substantially cylindrical support through which there is a substantially coaxial orifice and a membrane welded to one end of the cylinder substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the support. A substantially plane membrane is welded to one end of a support substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the support and, after cooling, the support is torn off the membrane in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the membrane so that a portion of the membrane substantially corresponding to the end of the cylinder remains welded to the support. The method can be applied to making two-part stoppers for straws, in which case the membrane is microporous, hydrophobic, impervious to liquids and permeable to gases and the support is an insert made from a material chosen from an elastomer material, a thermoplastics material and a thermoplastics elastomer material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing furniture or sculpture by cutting plies from a sheet material, laminating the plies into a beam element, and removing excess portions of the plies. Bars of similar diameters and lengths are cut. The beam elements are interconnected with other beam elements. The bars are inserted into some of the slots, grooves, cut-outs and tabulated apertures in beam elements. By orienting some of the beam elements or some of the bars to be in collinear alignment to a load acting upon the furniture, and by orienting some of the beam elements such that some of the individual plies are disposed with an edge facing forward, a structural object can be created.

Abstract: In the method for the preparation of a laminated ferrite inductor device comprising the steps of: laminating a ferrite green sheet lined with and supported by a substrate film of, for example, polyethylene terephthalate provided with a penetrating through-hole and a coil pattern to a second ferrite green sheet followed by removal of the substrate film by peeling to form a laminate of ferrite green sheets to be subjected to sintering, peelability of the substrate film from the ferrite green sheet can be improved to prevent the ferrite green sheet from occurrence of defects such as breaking, crease formation and stretching by providing a snap groove of an adequate incision depth having a rectangular profile of a frame and, along the outer periphery of the snap groove, a peel-facilitating reinforcement pattern by printing with a printing paste to have a specified line width and printing thickness.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a catheter shaft having one or more guidewire ports is disclosed. A method in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of cutting the wall of a first shaft portion to create an opening defined by the wall of the first shaft portion, inserting the proximal end of an inner member through the opening defined by the wall of the first shaft portion, inserting the distal end of the inner member into the lumen of a second shaft portion, inserting the bonding end the second shaft portion into a lumen defined by first shaft portion, and bonding the bonding portion of the first shaft portion to the bonding portion of the second shaft portion.

Abstract: A decorative molding/casing for use in decorating a room or furniture as disclosed. The decorative molding/casing in general has a routed or lazered front surface establishing a front face section. The rear surface of the molding/casing is preferably milled to create a longitudinal groove which establishes a first interior surface and a pair of symmetric support sections. Any desired artistic design cutouts may then be routed or lazered through the front face section and through the first interior surface into the longitudinal groove. A filler material is then colored or selected. The filler material may then be positioned within the longitudinal groove between the pair of symmetric support sections. The colored surface of the filler material may then be positioned proximate to the first interior surface where the filler material may be secured to the first interior surface by any preferred means as desired by an individual.

Abstract: A method for applying a pattern onto a support for a sign utilizes a foil comprising a pattern layer and a carrier layer with an adhesive layer uniting them. The pattern is cut out in the pattern layer of the foil by using a controlled cutting device, after which the foil is placed on a laminating table in an application device. A traverse is passed in controlled manner over the foil placed on the laminating table, and a self-adhesive transfer film supplied from a roll over and around a rotatably journalled press roll of a press device, is applied under pressure on the foil. The carrier layer and spill of the pattern layer are removed and the pattern parts remaining are brought into contact with the support, with the adhesive layer of the pattern parts now exposed. The press roll is then again passed over the transfer film, pattern parts and support so that the pattern parts are transferred permanently to the support, after which the transfer film is removed from the support.

Abstract: A sharpening guide assembly for use in sharpening ski and snowboard edges includes an angle member and at least one riser member. The angle member includes at least a first outer surface and a second outer surface, an inner edge of the first outer surface adjoining an upper edge of the second outer surface. The riser member is positioned on the first outer surface of the angle member such that a top portion of the riser member extends above the first surface of the angle member. The angle member is formed of a first material and the riser member is formed of a second material, wherein the second material has a hardness which is greater than a hardness of the first material. During a sharpening operation, a sharpening tool is supported on the riser member such that the sharpening tool such as a file member is positioned above the first outer surface of the angle member so as to avoid potential wear causing contact therewith.

Abstract: A method for attaching fabric to a structural part. The structural part is at least partially surrounded by fabric at least on one side. The structural part, which is provided with holes, is surrounded by the fabric at least in the region of the holes on both hole-opening sides. Fabric pieces on one side are inserted through the holes and are connected to the fabric of the other side in the region of the hole openings by bonding or welding.

Abstract: A wafer level interconnecting mechanism for assembling and packaging multiple MEMS devices (modules), using microfabricated, interlocking, mechanical joints to interconnect different modules and to create miniature devices. Various devices can be fabricated using these joints, including fiber-optic switches, xyz translational stages, push-n-lock locking mechanisms, slide-n-lock locking mechanisms, t-locking joints, fluidic interconnects, on/off valves, optical fiber couplers with xy adjustments, specimen holders, and membrane stops.

Abstract: There is disclosed a strip applying tool for applying strip material to substrates. The tool includes at least one cutting blade to slit cut the strip material from its exterior surface into its body to thereby facilitate the formation fo a corner while maintaining the strip in a continuous uninterrupted length. The tool further provides a channel extending therein to receive strip material which provides a guide surface to permit the application of the strip to the substrate while maintaining a lower surface of the tool above the substrate to prevent moving or scratching of the substrate.

Abstract: PZT crystals are peripherally coated in manufacture by cutting a series of intersecting first kerfs in a wafer comprising a plurality of PZT crystal precursors, filling the kerfs with a coating resin, and cutting a second, narrower kerf in the locus of the first kerfs to separate the crystals while providing them a peripheral coating of the coating resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a label-pasting method and a label-pasting device which do not require peeling-off paper and hence enable low-cost label pasting.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying an adhesive spacer material to a substrate such as a glass lite for the manufacture of insulated windows includes an infeed and an outfeed conveyor for advancing a glass lite, and a transverse beam on which is mounted a first travelling applicator head and a second stationary applicator head. A first and second feed reel are provided to supply spacer material to their respective applicator heads. The stationary applicator head is adapted to apply a length of spacer material in a straight pattern simultaneously with the travelling head as the substrate is advanced by the conveyor. The travelling applicator head applies spacer material to three sides of the substrate cutting notches or slits and rotating 90° at the corners. The stationary applicator head applies spacer to the fourth side. Cooperating pairs of grippers form accurate folds in the spacer.

Abstract: An elongated fibrous insulation blanket is pre-cut for custom fitting the insulation blanket into wall, floor, ceiling and roof cavities of different widths formed by the framework of a building. The blanket has at least one, preferably two or three, series of cuts extending between major surfaces of the blanket with successive cuts of each series of cuts being separated by a series of separable connectors located intermediate the major surfaces of the blanket. Each series of separable connectors hold together adjacent sections of the blanket for handling, but are separable by hand so that the blanket can be handled as a unit for insulating a cavity having a predetermined width or easily separated by hand into two or more sections at one or more of the series of separable connectors for insulating a cavity having a lesser width.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making applicators for inserting materials into body cavities. The applicators comprise a tubular insertion member having an insertion end and a gripper end opposite thereof. The gripper end has an indentation with a shoulder on each end of the indentation. The shoulder most proximal the insertion end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of inserting the applicator into a body cavity. Whereas the shoulder most proximal the gripper end provides resistance to finger slip during the step of expelling material substantially contained by the applicator. The shoulder most proximal the gripper end also provides secure handling of the applicator while removing the applicator from the body after the expulsion step has been completed.

Abstract: A flexural pivot assembly which reduces the number of component parts to five and reduces the number of operations in the manufacturing process is disclosed. The component parts include two sleeves, one inner flexure, one outer flexure, and one slotted tubular core that may be coated with a suitable bonding material. The core has a slotted end and an unslotted end and includes two pairs of diametrically opposed flexure slots each having substantially the same length as a side of a flexure so that the interlocked flexures can slide into the slotted end of the tubular core until they abut an end of the flexure slots and, at the same time, be positioned flush with the slotted end. The core further includes a pair of diametrically opposed travel slots.

Abstract: A series of transfer patches are spaced along a carrier web at a first repeat. Each transfer patch includes at least a backer ply and a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. The transfer patches are removed seriatim from the carrier web and transferred at a predetermined second repeat to a form web with the adhesive adhering to the reverse surface of the form web. The form web is die-cut from the face surface to form an integrated label or card product, depending on the composition of the transfer patches.

Abstract: Apparatus having laminating rolls for laminating continuous strips of different kinds of material together wherein all of the continuous strips enter the nip between the laminating rolls from one side of a plane tangent to each of the laminating rolls at the nip. Also, apparatus having rotary cutting and creasing rolls located before the laminating rolls form most of the cut lines for the carton blank without changing the continuity of a continuous strip of a relatively rigid material so that it can be pulled through the laminating rolls. In those instances wherein two carton blanks are formed at the same time, scrap removal apparatus is provided for removing scrap located between the two carton blanks.

Abstract: A planar form or structure is used to create a laminated card or other planar article. The structure and related method allow the carrier surface of the laminated article to be customized or personalized, before it is laminated, such as by adding to the carrier surface an account number, signature, address, serial number, photograph, microchip, or other planar indicia. The carrier surface is adhered to the transparent lamina across substantially all its surface area to create a strong, tamper resistant bond. The laminated card is created from a multiple-ply structure defined within the boundaries of the larger form. The multiple-ply structure has horizontal dimensions substantially corresponding to the ultimate horizontal dimensions of the laminated card or article being created. The carrier is printable and able to be laminated on both sides, yet if desired, the carrier can be limited to only a single ply, thereby reducing the thickness of the resulting laminated card.

Abstract: In manufacture of a fluid passage forming member by heating and joining passage members formed of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, there is provided a method for forming the external configurations of the fluid passages and the fluid passage forming members to virtually predetermined configurations despite the heating. In this method, to join passage members 1a through 1c made of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, fluid passages formed by apertures 3 or grooves 4 in junction surfaces 2 between the passage members are formed by allowing expected shrinkage of the passages beforehand so that they are formed to have predetermined design sections by the shrinkage when heating and joining the passage members. The passage members are closely fitted in a forming mold 10, sealed in a state wherein the jointing surfaces to be joined with each other are pressed into contact, and heated and softened to join them.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an ink jet recording head by combining each of the processes to fabricate a heater board comprises (I) the first step of patterning a resistive layer on a substrate, (II) the second step of laminating a first protection layer and patterning the protection layer to form a groove by removing an area for wiring electrode layers to be formed later, (III) the third step of laminating a layer formed by material for use of the wiring electrode layers, (IV) the forth step of continuously giving heat treatment to the surface of the substrate, while the surface is not allowed to be exposed to the air outside, to enable the layer formed by the material of the wiring electrode layers to flow into only the groove on the first protection layer provided in the first step, and making the surface flat, as a result of which, a pair of electrode layers are formed to enable the resistive layer between them to be constituted as the heat generating unit and (V) the fifth step of forming a second protecti

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for applying large or pull-off loads to a base sandwich panel structure through a wide range of temperatures, including cryogenic temperatures. The apparatus comprises a “+” shaped connector having a vertical leg and laterally extending horizontal legs. The lower portion of the vertical leg is secured in a slot formed in the base sandwich panel structure, while the horizontal legs are secured to a major surface of the base sandwich panel structure adjacent the slot. A load application member is then secured to the upper portion of the vertical leg. The vertical leg facilitates the transfer of loads to or from the base sandwich panel member and the laterally extensive horizontal legs facilitate peel-off shear loads to be distributed through the major surface of said panel.

Abstract: A method for making a beveled laminate corner on an edge piece for laminate countertop includes making a first cut into a laminate-covered edge piece at the angle of the bevel at the front edge of the edge piece. The first cut terminates below the laminate at the top of the edge piece. A second cut is made through the laminate and into the edge piece at an angle that is normal to the first cut. The second cut intersects the first cut at its upper extremity and has a predetermined depth. A rectangularly cross-sectioned laminate-covered bevel piece, having a thickness equal to said predetermined depth, is then adhesively attached to the edge piece abutting the surfaces formed by the first and second cuts.

Abstract: An elongated fibrous insulation blanket is pre-cut for custom fitting the insulation blanket into wall, floor, ceiling and roof cavities of different widths formed by the framework of a building. The blanket has at least one, preferably two or three, series of cuts extending between major surfaces of the blanket with successive cuts of each series of cuts being separated by a series of separable connectors located intermediate the major surfaces of the blanket. Each series of separable connectors hold together adjacent sections of the blanket for handling, but are separable by hand so that the blanket can be handled as a unit for insulating a cavity having a predetermined width or easily separated by hand into two or more sections at one or more of the series of separable connectors for insulating a cavity having a lesser width.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microdialysis catheter, comprises the steps of extruding a flexible material to form an elongate catheter body having a substantially cylindrical outer surface and a plurality of continuous internal channels extending in the longitudinal direction of said catheter body; sealing a free end of said catheter body; providing in said surface at a distance from said free end an opening extending into said catheter body to communicate with a portion of a first of said channels; providing communication between said first channel and a second of said channels at a distance from said free end shorter that said distance; and covering said opening by a microdialysis membrane.