Abstract: In an aspect, the invention features a method for inserting a disk drive into peripheral bay chassis. A disk drive is received into a base of a disk drive carrier, the base having an uppermost surface and being rotatably attached to a latching mechanism. A lever can rotate between an open position and a closed position, the lever having comprising a lower engagement point and an upper engagement point. The carrier is inserted into a peripheral bay chassis slot while the lever is in an open position. The carrier is secured to the peripheral bay chassis by rotating the lever to the closed position to extend the upper engagement point beyond the uppermost surface of the base and engage the peripheral bay chassis with and to extend the lower engagement point to engage the peripheral bay chassis.

Abstract: A storage device mounting apparatuses includes a bracket (20), a plurality of retaining member (50) attached to a first plate (26) of the bracket, and a pair of knobs (60). A pair of pivot holes (26) is defined in the top plate for engagingly receiving the knobs. The knob includes a convex portion (65) and a concave portion (66). The retaining member includes a cantilever portion (52) and a resilient strip (53). A pair of legs (54) depends from the strip. The knob rotates between a first position in which the convex portion abut against the cantilever portion and the strip is upward moved to release the legs from the corresponding locating holes and a second position in which the concave portion faces the cantilever portion and the strip is in its original state and the legs engage in corresponding locating holes of the storage device.

Abstract: A fastening unit for securing brackets on a frame of a computer housing includes a seat having at least two parallel mounting walls that define a mounting space therebetween, and at least one pressing member that has a pressing part, that is disposed in the mounting space, and that is pivoted to the mounting walls so as to be rotatable relative to the seat between a pressing position, in which the pressing part thereof presses a portion of the respective bracket against the frame, and a releasing position, in which the pressing part thereof is moved away from the portion of the respective bracket.

Abstract: An assembly 10 and a method 200 which utilizes the assembly 10 to selectively and structurally strengthen and rigidize and/or stiffen a member 150 which is operatively disposed within an article of manufacture, such as an without limitation, a vehicle. Particularly, the assembly 10 includes a selectively expandable portion 18 which is stretched along an inflation wand 12 and is then inserted into the member 150 via a relatively small aperture 155 formed within the member 150. Selectively expandable portion 18 is then inflated with a material 52 to support the member 150.

Abstract: A communication and control device for attachment to a hospital bed for including a voice activated communication and control module.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (200) and a drive bracket (100) for pivotably attaching storage devices (300) to the cage. The cage includes a front panel (240), two side panels (260), and two supporting walls (280). Each supporting wall has a rim (281). A guideway (282) is defined in the supporting wall. A guiding entrance (284) defined in the rim separates the rim into front and rear parts. The front part includes a protrusion (288). The drive bracket includes spaces for accommodating the storage devices therein, and two side plates (140) each having a railway (142). Each railway defines a cutout (143). The railways are slidable along the guideways between a first position in which the protrusions are inserted into the cutouts and the storage devices are partly received in the cage and a second position in which the storage devices are fully received in the cage.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for disk drive devices includes a first bracket (10), a crank (20), and a second bracket (30). The first bracket has a mounting wall (12). A pivot (124) is formed on an outer face of the mounting wall. The crank is pivotably attached to the first bracket. The crank defines a pivot hole (242) pivotably receiving the pivot of the mounting wall of the first bracket, and also has a protrusion (244). The second bracket is secured to the mounting wall of the first bracket. The second bracket has a top wall (32). A sliding slot (324) is defined in the top wall. When the crank is rotated, the protrusion of the crank slides along the sliding slot and pushes the second bracket until the second bracket is attached to the first bracket.

Abstract: The spindle assembly is self-centered on the end of the cylindrically shaped cartridge filter by a three-point grip on the perimeter. A similar spindle assembly is attached to the other end of the cartridge filter such that its axis of rotation is the same as the axis of rotation for the first spindle assembly. The tip of one spindle assembly is rested on the ground while the tip of the other spindle assembly is held by a user's hand. A pressurized stream of air or water is directed at the cartridge filter with the user's other hand such that the stream causes the whole to rotate. The speed of rotation is brought high enough to fling debris from the filter and thus clean it.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting an elongated tube, the elongated tube extending from a receiving end to an opposing distal end, the receiving end comprising an open aperture and a hollow tubular receiving portion having a longitudinal axis and an inner wall surface radially disposed relative to the longitudinal axis, the apparatus comprising: a mount having an axis, the mount comprising one or more radially extending members having circumferential surfaces or projections for mating with the inner wall surface of the hollow tubular receiving portion of the elongated tube under friction or pressure, the mount being receivable within the hollow tubular portion of the elongated tube wherein the one or more circumferential surfaces are friction fittable against the inner wall surface of the hollow tubular receiving portion of the elongated tube such that the axis of the mount is substantially aligned with or parallel to the axis of the hollow tubular receiving portion of the elongated tube; the mount including one or mo

Abstract: The present invention discloses a positioning system that includes at least three positioner assemblies. Each positioner assembly includes a housing with a coarse adjustment assembly and a fine adjustment assembly disposed within the housing. The positioner assemblies are releasably coupled to a wafer chuck and operable to selectively position the chuck. More particularly, the fine adjustment assembly includes a piezoelectric actuator that is selectively movable between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device which can be removably mounted onto a mounting rail which includes a locking element located in an underside of the housing. The locking element can be moved from a first position in which the housing can be fastened onto the mounting rail into a second position wherein the housing can be lifted off the mounting rail. The locking element is associated with a retaining element for retaining the locking element in the second position. The retaining element includes a spring section extending substantially parallel to the locking element and a retaining section extending substantially perpendicularly thereto.

Abstract: A computer having a main casing, a first bracket mounted on the main casing and accommodating a first peripheral device, and a second bracket removably combined to the first bracket and accommodating a second peripheral device. With this configuration, the computer has a computer casing which is compact without blocking hardware components with respect to each other.

Abstract: An ornamental support pole for a luminaire is disclosed wherein the support pole is fluted to define longitudinally extending and spaced-apart flutes having radiused surfaces therebetween. The flutes are painted or coated so as to exhibit a color different than that of the radiused surfaces therebetween. The method of creating the pole structure is also described.

Abstract: A communication and control device for attachment to a hospital bed for including a voice activated communication and control module.

Abstract: A justification insert block is adapted to be inserted into a flat mail sorting or storage container, bin, or tub and comprises an upper planar surface which is downwardly inclined from a first corner region toward a second diagonally opposite corner region. In this manner, when the justification insert block is inserted within the flat mail sorting or storage container, bin, or tub, two edge portions of mail pieces are automatically justified against two upstanding side walls of the sorting or storage container, bin, or tub so as to maintain the mail articles or pieces in a predetermined order within a stack of flat mail articles or pieces.

Abstract: An optical debris analysis fixture for obtaining a precise focus point for imaging debris passing through an optical flow cell, includes a support rod assembly having a mounting block at one end and a camera block at an opposite end. A flow cell block slidably carried by the support rod assembly and a fixed rod is secured at one end to the mounting block and at an opposite end to the flow cell block. The support assembly includes a pair of parallel, spaced apart rods of substantially equal length. The parallel rods are made of a different material than the center rod so that any change in temperature causes the optical flow cell block to move no more than 50 microns with respect to the camera block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a component for holding down measuring leads and measuring devices in a groove (6), provided therefor and having holes (7), of a machine part (5). It is characterized in that the component is designed in the form of a disk (1) which has a cutting edge (3) on its circumference, the cutting edge (3) not being formed continuously over the entire circumference but consisting of two partial cutting edges (3′, 3″) circumferentially opposite one another. In addition, the disk (1) has a central opening (2) in the form of a hexagon socket. For fitting, the disk (1) is put into the hole (7) in such a way that its two partial cutting edges (3′, 3″) point in the longitudinal direction of the groove (6), then a hexagon socket key is inserted into the opening (2) of the disk (1) and the key is turned while the disk (1) is pressed down at the same time, so that the cutting edges (3′, 3″) cut into the material of the machine part (5) and jam tight.

Abstract: A portable information apparatus comprises a first housing, and a second housing which is mounted to the first housing in such a manner that it can be rocked freely, with its main face facing the first housing, and which includes a panel-like display device with a display screen exposed at the main face and a hinge member to mount the display device in the second housing, wherein the hinge member includes a fixed member fixed to the second housing and an extended member mounted to the fixed member and intervening between the display device and the inner wall of the second housing, and the extended member includes a pressing section which presses against the side face of the display device and a flexible curved section which is provided so as to be continuous with the pressing section and which is formed convexly at the inner wall of the second housing.

Abstract: Support/guide for reciprocally movable slats of a floor of a cargo space, such as a lorry or trailer, or a loading/unloading station, the support/guide comprising a base strip for support on a cross girder of the floor, on which the base strip has been provided with a number of slat support members extending upwards from it and manufactured integrally therewith by moulding, particularly injection moulding, which slat support members are situated adjacent to each other and spaced apart in slat direction.

Abstract: A fixing device is described. The fixing device is for fixing a power supply unit in a computer cover having a first side plate and a second side plate. The first side plate has a square orifice and a guide slot connecting to the square orifice. The fixing device comprises a rotary-tightening-up device. The rotary-tightening-up device, made of plastic, has a first side member and a second side member. The fixing device further comprises plastic hook connected to the rotary-tightening-up device. The plastic hook is guided by the guide slot, thereby rotating the rotary-tightening-up device to mount the power supply unit upon the second side plate of the computer cover.

Abstract: A headrest for supporting a person's head includes a back panel adapted to abuttingly engage a person's head that includes a first hinge-forming groove at each end, and two side wing members pivotally and foldably attached to the back member at or near its ends with the side wing members including an offset portion with an axle rotatable in the first hinge-forming groove.

Abstract: A cassette tub for holding at least one wafer cassette in a tilted position for accessing by a robot blade by utilizing a cassette tub pin assembly to ensure the tilt angle of the wafer cassette is described. The cassette tub is filled with water such that wafers during a chemical mechanical polishing process may be stored therein without any residual slurry solution solidified on the surface of the wafer, and thus eliminating the generation of any contaminating particles or abrasive particles which may cause severe scratching in a subsequent chemical mechanical polishing process. The cassette tub pin assembly is securely mounted to a mounting reel in the cassette tub such that the angle of the wafer cassette is ensured.

Abstract: A fastener (40) securing a data storage device (30) to a bracket (10) includes a body (42) and a handle (60). The body includes a base (43) and a head (56) extending from the base. A protrusion (52) is outwardly formed from the base, for engaging with the bracket. A pair of locating pins (46) extends away from a bottom portion of the body, for engaging with the data storage device. The head defines a latch hole (58) therein. The handle has a connection portion (62). A pair of guide flanges (66) is inwardly formed from upper and lower edges of the connection portion. The guide flanges cooperate with the connection portion to receive the head of the body therebetween. A resilient latch (68) is formed at the connection portion between the guide flanges, to be received in the latch hole. Thus, the handle is connected to the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a concrete support (1) for a travel way of a track-guided vehicle, particularly a magnetically levitated train, that is provided, in particular, as a precast concrete part. According to the invention, webs (4, 4′) extending in a longitudinal direction of the support (1) are arranged on a first flange (2) also extending in a longitudinal direction of the support (1). A second flange (3, 3′) is arranged on the end of the webs (4, 4′) that is located at a distance from the first flange (2). Add-on pieces for guiding the vehicle can be arranged on the ends of one of the flanges (2; 3, 3′), said ends being interspaced in the cross-section of the support (1). A second flange (3, 3′) is respectively arranged on each end of the webs (4, 4′) that is located at a distance from the first flange (2), whereby these second flanges (3, 3′), starting from the end of the webs (4, 4′), extend essentially up to outer side of the support (1).

Abstract: A mount assembly (20) for a lamp has a glass stem (22) having a first portion (24) that is tubular and has an outside diameter D2 and a second portion (26) formed as a pinch seal with at least one dimension greater than D2. A substantial C-shaped clip (10) is mounted upon the first portion (24). The C-shaped clip (10) has a given height H and an inside diameter D that is smaller than the outside diameter D2 whereby the clip (10) frictionally engages the first portion (24). A pair of substantially oppositely located cutouts (12, 14) is formed in the clip (10), each providing an extending flap (16, 18) projecting away from the clip (10). The clip is positioned on the first portion (24) such that at least a part of said second portion (26) is contained within the cutouts (12, 14). A first frame member (28) is affixed to the flap (16) and a second frame member (28) is affixed to the flap (18). This assembly accurate supports the structure and prevents rotation of the mount assembly.

Abstract: A mounting system includes a temporary panel that can be quickly and easily installed at an installation site, for example a window, for rapid installation of an air moving system. The mounting system provides a barrier to the reentry of evacuated construction dust and fumes, and can be assembled and disassembled without damage of the installation site. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed a mount for an air moving apparatus. The mount comprises a panel having an aperture. A strap communicates with, and extends from the panel. An elongated brace also communicates with the strap. A locking mechanism fixes the length of the strap between the panel and the brace. Multiple straps and braces may be employed for securing the panel to the installation site. Expansion panels allow for the panel width or height to be adjustable to cover a range of installation site configurations.

Abstract: A communication and control device for attachment to the head end of a hospital bed for positioning a voice activated communication and control module adjacent a patient's head.

Abstract: The invention related to a device for supporting a miniaturized, especially electronic or optical component, including a first and a second part, the second part is affixed to the first part on one side at a fixing point, in a cantilevered manner, and supports the component. The projection of the support area of the component onto the first part lies between the fixing point and a predetermined point of reference on the first part. The position of the support area of the component on the second part is chosen in relation to the fixing point between the first and second part and the respective material for the first and second parts is chosen with a specific temperature-dependent expansion coefficient &agr;1 and &agr;2, in such a way that the influence of the temperature-dependent expansion of the first and second part on the position of the support area of the component is at least partially offset in relation to the point of reference.

Abstract: A heat sink retaining bracket having a first surface for engaging a heat sink and a second surface for engaging a chassis wall or other substantially rigid support member. The first surface may include an opening having a rim around its periphery. The rim may be adapted to engaged the top and sides of the heat sink such that sideways and upward translational movements are restrained. Air may pass through the opening as it enters or exits the heat sink so that the cooling efficiency of the heat sink is not substantially impaired by the bracket. The second surface may be adapted to engaged the chassis wall or support member using a hook-and-slot arrangement and a fastener or fasteners. In one embodiment, the fastener or fasteners may be applied in a compression mode. In another embodiment, the fastener or fasteners may be applied in a tension mode.

Abstract: A covering structure, comprising a case and supporting element pivotally connected to the case. The supporting element may be oriented between two positions. The supporting element also incorporates a supporting socket, provided as a carrying holder when oriented in the first position. Additionally, the supporting socket integrates the ability to contain objects when oriented in the second position.

Abstract: A bracket is removably attached to a side panel of an enclosure of an electronic apparatus. A module, that is capable of loading into and unloading from the bracket, is provided with a protuberance and a tapped hole. The bracket has an engaging portion, adapted to engage the protuberance of the loaded module, and an aperture located in a position opposite the tapped hole of the loaded module. The module is held in a predetermined position in the bracket in a state that the protuberance engages the engaging portion and a fixing screw is driven into the tapped hole through the aperture.

Abstract: There is provided a position control apparatus and method for a table member which is capable of controlling the positioning of the table through very small displacement thereof, to thereby prevent the position of the table from deviating even when a disturbance such as vibration is applied to the table. A table member is movable relative to the base member in a predetermined direction. A threaded shaft is rotatably mounted on a base member and elastically deformable when twisted. A motor is coupled to one end of the threaded shaft, for rotating the threaded shaft to displace the table member. A pressurizing and fixing member is arranged in the vicinity of a location where the motor is coupled to the threaded shaft, for pressurizing the threaded shaft to be fixed in position.

Abstract: A drive bracket fastening structure includes first and second drive brackets (30, 70) and a connect panel (60). The first drive bracket includes a bottom plate (32). A pair of arcuate first slide rails (40) depends from the bottom plate. A first flange (42) depends from the bottom plate near a side thereof. A pair of through holes (44) is defined in the first flange. The connect panel is secured to the second drive bracket. The connect panel upwardly forms a pair of arcuate second slide rails (62). A second flange (64) extends upwardly from a side edge of the connect panel. A pair of screw holes is defined in the second flange. The second slide rails are slidably engaged with the first slide rails. The screw holes are aligned with the through holes for insertion of fasteners therein. The second drive bracket is thereby fastened to the first drive bracket.

Abstract: A controlled-expansion structure has a controlled thermal expansion along a control axis extending between two marker locations over a temperature range. The controlled-expansion structure includes a first expansion element having a first marker location and a first contact surface, the first expansion element having a first coefficient of thermal expansion; and a second expansion element having a second marker location and a second contact surface. The second expansion element has a second coefficient of thermal expansion different from the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The controlled-expansion structure further includes a freely movable interface formed by a contact between the first contact surface and the second contact surface. The interface is oriented at an interface angle relative to the control axis of greater than 0 but less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A spindle positioning support structure includes a support body housed in a center opening of an air fan seat. The support body has an arched trough which has same profile as the bottom end of an air fan spindle. The arched trough has a top end formed a plurality of arched latch lips. Every two latch lips are spaced by a slot. Therefore the latch lips are extensible according to the diameter of the air fan spindle, and may couple with an indented annular groove formed on the peripheral rim of the air fan spindle thereby to allow the air fan spindle anchoring at a restricted center of the aid fan seat for positioning the air fan spindle accurately. The arched trough also may contain lube oil to reduce rotational friction of the air fan spindle.

Abstract: A system for performing a variable function such as a variable spring resistance comprises a plurality of selectively operable spring devices and movable actuator means for selecting/deselecting devices over a range of movement of the actuator means. The actuator means includes stepped drives for selecting/deselecting at least one of the spring devices at a predetermined ratio with respect to another of the devices whereby spring devices can be selected to operate individually or in combination by movement of the actuator means to provide multiple levels of spring resistance.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting an electrical device on trunking includes an electrical device support and a skirt. The mounting device includes a support shaped to nest in grooves of the trunking and a skirt incorporating two upstanding rims that engage in the grooves and are designed to immobilize the support longitudinally.

Abstract: An ice screw device for winter, alpine and ice climbing includes a banger couplable to a tubular shank with a screw thread. The tubular shank includes an ice engaging portion configured to be inserted into ice, a tip, and a head portion. The ice engaging portion includes a length and a reverse taper. A majority of the reverse taper of the ice engaging portion is located proximate the tip and within less than half of the length of the ice engaging portion from the tip. In addition, the taper of the ice engaging portion is non-linear. The ice engaging portion of the tubular shank can have at least two sections.. A first section nearer the tip has a first taper different from a second taper of a second section nearer the head portion.

Abstract: An arrangement for fixing an interface card in an expansion slot includes a guide member fixed transversely across the expansion slot. The guide member includes an elongated slide slot arranged to slidably receive a plurality of sliders. A respective adjustment screw is threaded through each of the sliders, and a clamping plate is threaded onto the end of each of the adjustment screws. Each clamping plate includes a grooved bottom that fits over an interface card to secure it in the expansion slot when the clamping plate is vertically positioned by turning the adjustment screw, and horizontally positioned by sliding the corresponding slider in the slide slot.

Abstract: A drive bracket fastening structure includes first and second drive brackets (30, 70) and a connect panel (60). The first drive bracket includes a bottom plate (32). A pair of arcuate first slide rails (40) depends from the bottom plate. A first flange (42) depends from the bottom plate near a side thereof. A pair of through holes (44) is defined in the first flange. The connect panel is secured to the second drive bracket. The connect panel upwardly forms a pair of arcuate second slide rails (62). A second flange (64) extends upwardly from a side edge of the connect panel. A pair of screw holes is defined in the second flange. The second slide rails are slidably engaged with the first slide rails. The screw holes are aligned with the through holes for insertion of fasteners therein. The second drive bracket is thereby fastened to the first drive bracket.

Abstract: A compliant member configured to support a substrate during automated placement of components and a tray configured to support the compliant member and removably attach to a support member.

Abstract: A communication and control device for attachment to the head end of a hospital bed for positioning a voice activated communication and control module adjacent a patient's head. The device comprises an arm having first, second and third arm segments, with first and second articulating joints connecting the first and second and second and third arm segments respectively. A securing mechanism releasably secures the first arm segment to the bed, and a third articulating joint connects the first arm segment to the securing mechanism. The first articulating joint accommodates electrical transmission wire substantially within the joint.

Abstract: A keyboard overlay that may be adjusted to fit over a variety of keyboards. The overlay is self-supporting so that potential damage to the keyboard is limited, and requires no straps or other retaining devices so that removal and replacement of the overlay is simple. It is particularly intended for use by young children. The overlay includes a support having telescoping crossbeams configured to permit adjustments for keyboards of varying sizes.

Abstract: An antislip pad is designed for protectively mounting onto an end of a changeover switch that is used to change over computer peripherals to be connected to a main unit of the computer. The pad is made of a material providing good softness. When a changeover switch has two antislip pads mounted onto two ends thereof, a bottom surface of the switch is not in direct contact with a surface on which the switch is positioned, protecting the switch from easily slipping over or dropping from the surface. The antislip pad is provided at upper and lower end surfaces with corresponding recesses and projections, respectively, so that two or more antislip pads could be stacked with the projections of an upper pad fitly engaging with the recesses of a lower pad to prevent the stacked pads from slipping relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention features a system for mounting a display onto a panel having an opening. The system includes a first plate supporting the display and contacting a first surface of the panel, a second plate configured to contact a second surface opposite the first, and a fastening mechanism for mounting the first member and the second member through the opening of the panel.

Abstract: A bracket for receiving an external electrical device comprises a dielectric frame having a substantially U-shaped structure including a bottom and two side walls extending upright from two sides of the bottom. Each side wall has a top surface and an opposite bottom surface, a first gate formed in an front surface of the dielectric frame for entrance of the external electrical device. A metal shielding comprises an upper plate connected to a second gate which is connected to a lower plate substantially parallel to the upper long plate. The second gate is registered with and abuts against the first gate of the dielectric frame when the metal shielding is configured to the dielectric frame.

Abstract: An ergonomic handrail adapted for use with a stairway or in a toilet has a generally wavy shape. It is mounted generally obliquely on a wall to provide an alternating combination of generally vertically and horizontally disposed portions which are disposed generally above steps and risers of the stairway, respectively. The generally vertically and horizontally disposed portions are adapted to be grasped by a user without bending his or her wrist forwardly in ascending and descending a flight of stairs, respectively. This arrangement enables infirm persons such as elderly or disabled persons to grasp it readily and firmly without causing their hands to accidentally slip from grasping engagement with it.

Abstract: A base for a decorative display includes a disk having upper and lower surfaces bounded by a generally cylindrical edge. A rod has a proximal end fixed to the disk center and has a distal end projecting away from the disk upper surface. A plurality of pins are fixed in a row to a vertical center of the disk edge and project radially outward. A fastening element is fixed to the rod distal end so as to project upward in the same general direction as the rod. A plurality of substantially transparent polymeric mono-filament strands join the plurality of pins fixed to the disk edge to the fastening element fixed to the rod distal end so as to form a generally cone shaped envelope for enclosing a decorative display positioned on the disk upper surface.

Abstract: A holder for flat workpieces, particularly semiconductor wafers, particularly in an apparatus for chemico-mechanically polishing the semiconductor wafers, comprising a disk-like head which is adapted to be connected to a spindle adjustable in height at the upper surface and has a support plate at the lower side which, via a universal joint, is coupled to a carrier portion disposed above the support plate or the spindle and which has a number of vertical bores which extend to the underside of the support plate and can be optionally connected to a vacuum and/or a fluid source under pressure, where the support plate is guided to be movable in height in the carrier portion and displacing means are provided between the carrier portion and the support plate to displace the support plate with respect to the carrier portion and to exert a predetermined pressure on the workpiece, characterized in that a ring-shaped loading member of limited width is provided which is movably supported in an axially parallel way in the

Abstract: An observable sample mounting fixture for mounting an IC specimen to a protective substrate is provided. In the sample mounting fixture, a base portion and a top portion are provided which are integrally connected together with a cavity therein-between for receiving a specimen. The base portion is further provided with an observation window such that the state of cure of an adhesive layer between a substantially transparent substrate and the IC specimen can be observed in real time. During an early observation, i.e., when the sandwiched structure is only cured for 2-5 minutes, the sandwiched structure can be easily disassembled when bubbles are observed. By utilizing the present invention novel sample mounting fixture, valuable test specimens can be saved for providing valuable quality control and reliability data.