Abstract: A modular cutting board having especial utility in non kitchen environments in which at least two plates are hingeably connected, and being relatively movable between a working position in which the cutting board presents a broad coplaner working surface and a transport and storage position in which the working surfaces of the plates are in face to face relation.

Abstract: The invention, which relates to a wafer lifting device having a lifting platform arranged under a wafer receptacle, which lifting platform can be moved in the vertical direction and at least three pins which can be moved in through holes in the wafer receptacle. The pins are separately guided in the through holes. A pin is guided and held such that it can be moved longitudinally, and the pin guide is fixedly connected to the wafer receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a cutting board having multiple cutting surfaces 20, 48, and 66 for use in different applications. A porous cutting surface 20 is used when working with any food product that tends to purge fluids 46. This top allows the natural juices from the food product 14 to pass through the cutting board 20 via holes 22 and into a holding container 30, rather than running off the sides. A trap door cutting surface 48 is for general use with a wide variety of purposes. The trap door 50 allows the user to quickly remove products from the cutting surface via hole 56 and send directly into the holding container 30. A cold cutting surface 66 comprises a cutting surface 66 with a thin metal conductor plate 68 within it, that when placed over a provided ice gel pack 70 contains a cool temperature while being worked on.

Abstract: A cutting board having a planar upper surface, a generally flat bottom surface, a peripheral wall extending upwardly adjacent to the side edges and the back edges of the upper surface, and peripheral trough formed between the side edges and the peripheral wall. The upper surface is inclined at approximately 2° from the front edge to the rear right back edge. A canal is formed between the second side edge of the upper surface and the second side wall. This canal is tapered so as to widen toward the back edge. The canal contains a corner well to collect juices from the trough sections and canal.

Abstract: A media rework tool for discs and/or a spindle motor carrying a disc pack is disclosed that has a slider plate mounted on a base for lateral movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The slider plate holds a spindle motor with a disc pack mounted on it, and moves between the two positions. The tool includes a gripper assembly having a plurality of opposing arms for grasping predetermined discs within a disc pack on the spindle motor when the slider plate is in the retracted position. The gripper assembly raises the predetermined discs and any intermediate spacer rings upward for temporary storage on a media guide to allow the remainder of the disc pack to be reworked, such as for replacement of a defective disc or spindle motor when the slider plate is laterally moved to the extended position. Following reworking of the remainder of the disc pack, the spindle motor is returned to its centered position relative to the media guide and the gripper assembly.

Abstract: A cutting board assembly includes a generally horizontal board member having two generally longitudinal edges and opposing first and second transverse edges defining an upper cutting surface and a lower support surface. A support structure is attached to said lower surface forming an opening underneath the first transverse edge of the board member. The assembly further includes an integral or removable trough having a first end disposed within the opening and an opposing second end extending outwardly beyond the first transverse edge of the board member.

Abstract: An integrally formed polymeric cutting board comprising a horizontal cutting surface and an integral trough portion, a first arcuate vertical side wall having an arcuate upper lip portion extending above the cutting surface extending into the trough portion and an opposed vertical arcuate side wall having an upper edge coplanar with the cutting surface forming a truncated ellipsoid in planned view. The cutting surface is further supported by a central support member in the form of a tube having an upper end integral with the horizontal panel. The outer end wall of the trough portion is inclined outwardly and the cutting board includes a removable scoop configured to nest in the trough portion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for constructing a segmented annular permanent magnet from a predetermined number of previously magnetized segments of predetermined shape and size comprising a rotateable carrousel, at least two of a plurality of removable ferromagnetic segments, an introducing means and a removing means.

Abstract: When a movable member (14) is moved from a gripping position in which a circuit board (2) was gripped by the movable member (14) and a stationary member (13), a separation mechanism (7, 12) forcibly separates the circuit board from the stationary member (13), to thereby prevent the occurrence of a state in which the circuit board (2) is stuck to the stationary member.

Abstract: A disposable cutting board is disclosed having a tough plastic upper sheet and a lower base made of papier-mâché. In use, when the upper sheet is pierced, liquid from the food being cut thereon passes through such cuts in the plastic sheet to the base, causing the papier-mâché base to disintegrate and rendering the cutting board unusable. The user is thus encouraged to dispose of the cutting board.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for lifting a substrate from a surface of a chuck subsequent to a processing step. The apparatus includes a perimeter pin for lifting the substrate from the surface of the chuck to a first position wherein the substrate is disposed on the perimeter pin during lifting. The perimeter pin is configured to overcome a holding force at an interface of the substrate and the surface. Generally, the holding force is generated between the substrate and the surface during the processing step. The apparatus further includes a center pin for moving the substrate from the first position to a second position wherein the substrate is disposed on the center pin during moving. The second position is further away from the surface of the chuck than the first position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for lifting a substrate from a surface of a chuck subsequent to a processing step. The apparatus includes a perimeter pin for lifting the substrate from the surface of the chuck to a first position wherein the substrate is disposed on the perimeter pin during lifting. The perimeter pin is configured to overcome a holding force at an interface of the substrate and the surface. Generally, the holding force is generated between the substrate and the surface during the processing step. The apparatus further includes a center pin for moving the substrate from the first position to a second position wherein the substrate is disposed on the center pin during moving. The second position is further away from the surface of the chuck than the first position.

Abstract: A funneled cutting board assembly comprising a cutting board with feet and integral funnel assembly. The cutting board comprises a cutting surface with side rails and an aperture. Extending through the aperture is a funnel. The cutting board may contain an accessory, such as a knife sharpener. The feet of the cutting board are foldable, so in the open position they raise the board for use above a flat surface, and may be closed for use over a sink or to facilitate storage of the board. The funnel assembly of the funneled cutting board may come with various accessories, such as a strainer and different grater inserts.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for lifting a substrate from a surface of a chuck subsequent to a processing step. The apparatus includes a perimeter pin for lifting the substrate from the surface of the chuck to a first position wherein the substrate is disposed on the perimeter pin during lifting. The perimeter pin is configured to overcome a holding force at an interface of the substrate and the surface. Generally, the holding force is generated between the substrate and the surface during the processing step. The apparatus further includes a center pin for moving the substrate from the first position to a second position wherein the substrate is disposed on the center pin during moving. The second position is further away from the surface of the chuck than the first position.

Abstract: A cuttingboard has a planar top cutting surface with an aperture formed therein. A first removable container is adapted for secured positioning in the aperture and has impermeable walls for the containment of liquids and solids. A second removable container is also adapted for secured positioning in the aperture and has at least one permeable wall for the containment of solids and outward passage of liquids. The first and second removable containers are sized so the second removable container may be nested within the first removable container. The cuttingboard has extendable legs with foot portions encased in thermoplastic elastomer material.

Abstract: When a movable member (14) is moved from a gripping position in which a circuit board (2) was gripped by the movable member (14) and a stationary member (13), a separation mechanism (7, 12) forcibly separates the circuit board from the stationary member (13), to thereby prevent the occurrence of a state in which the circuit board (2) is stuck to the stationary member.

Abstract: An aluminum nitride sintered body has characteristics such that an amount of total metal elements other than aluminum is smaller than 100 ppm, and a volume resistivity at room temperature is greater than 1.0×109 &OHgr;·cm and is smaller than 1.0×1013 &OHgr;·cm. A metal including member has such a construction that a metal member is embedded in the aluminum nitride sintered body mentioned above. An electrostatic chuck is made by the metal including member mentioned above. In the metal including member mentioned above in which the metal member is embedded in the aluminum nitride sintered body mentioned above, a volume resistivity thereof can be controlled without adding a low resistance material in aluminum nitride.

Abstract: A support fixture to support a PC card, having components on side 1. A backing plate supports a casting, the casting having a nest. The surface of the nest is characterized in that it is a slightly larger mirror image of the side 1 of the PC card. The backing plate has apertures and the casting is received in the apertures to lock the casting to the backing plate. Vacuum holes are formed in the backing plate, to draw a vacuum to hold the PC card in a planar position.

Abstract: An alignment device used to manufacture a plurality of structural insulated panels A base with at least one end post and at least two side posts are provided so that a stack of a structural insulated panels or SIPs can be assembled thereon, cured thereon, and then removed together therefrom as a stack of SIPs. If a plurality of different sized SIPs are to be manufactured thereon, more posts can be provided on the end or side of the device, but they must be spaced so that any SIP will only engage one end post and two side posts. Drop indexers can be used to function as posts if adjacent stacks of SIPs are to be assembled. Index blocks can be used to recess the foam in a SIP.

Abstract: Even when manufacturing of a waveguide is fluctuated and an optical parameter is fluctuated or a wavelength of emitted light is fluctuated, a phase difference between two intrinsic modes can be compensated (positive integral multiple of .pi.). Thus, it is possible to prevent a reproduced signal from being deteriorated by elliptically polarized light. A magneto-optical reproducing pickup includes an optical waveguide (4) for guiding light reflected on a magneto-optical recording medium to a differential photo-detecting unit (9) side and phase compensating circuitry for compensating a phase difference between light components of a TE mode an a TM mode included in reflected light.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck includes a pedestal having a metallic upper surface, and a layer of a porous dielectric material formed on said upper surface of the pedestal. The dielectric layer is impregnated with a plasma-resistant sealant.

Abstract: A machine for cutting and moistening plastic tubes, and presenting: a reel about which the tube is wound; a feed device for feeding the tube in a given direction; a cutting device for cutting the tube to define a portion; and a dispensing device for dispensing adhesive on to an end of the portion. The machine also presents a gripping device for gripping the portion during cutting, and for conveying the portion to the dispensing device; and a detecting device which, following dispensing of the adhesive, detects the presence of the operator's hand gripping the portion, and de-activates the gripping device to release the portion into the operator's hand.

Abstract: ICs with leadframes can be efficiently transferred, stocked and positioned without the need for preparing jigs for each kind of IC.A cassette 4 accommodating a stack of ICs is inserted into a cassette space 35 and held in the center thereof. A moving table 9 is driven to move by a servomotor 21. A lifting member 67 of an IC lifting mechanism 60 raises the ICs in the cassette 4 from the bottom by an amount corresponding to the thickness of one IC at a time. A pulling-over device 70, which is disposed above the cassette space 35, centers the IC in both the lateral and longitudinal directions to thereby effect positioning.

Abstract: A coring apparatus for coring a substantially annular food item includes a base member, a post member extending from the base member, the post member including a drive shaft guide structure, a drive shaft having a longitudinal axis and being rotatably fitted through the guide structure, the drive shaft having shaft external threads, a mechanism for engaging the shaft external threads, so that rotating the drive shaft relative to the post member causes the drive shaft to advance along the longitudinal axis relative to the post member, a food item cutting element mounted on the drive shaft including arched blades having blade cutting edges radially spaced from the drive shaft longitudinal axis for cutting along a circular path, and a food item holding structure connected to the mounting base and located within the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft and adjacent to the cutting element for securing the food item against rotation relative to the post member so that the cutting element is advanced toward the hold

Abstract: The invention is a device for expediting the cutting of boxes containing goods used in restocking shelves and the like. This device can either be free standing or operatively mounted on a stocking cart or dolly. In either case, a free-wheeling turntable is used to support the box being cut and a box positioner is disposed adjacent thereto to raise one edge of the box when the same is being cut. This positioner can then be lowered to allow the box to be rotated 90.degree. for the next cut, etc. thereby greatly expediting the cutting open of boxes. The box positioner for raising the box at least partially off of the turntable is mechanically activated by either a foot pedal in the free standing version or by a handle in the cart mounted version.

Abstract: A cutting board for cutting food articles comprising a relatively flat rectangular body with a handle, a cutting surface, a bottom surface, a juice channel, a sloping guide plane and leveling means. The cutting surface is curved to allow fluid to flow into the juice channel, the juice channel having grooves to allow fluid in the juice channel to be poured out. Raised teeth protruding from the cutting surface grip the article being cut. After the article is cut, it is guided off the cutting board by way of the shovel chute.

Abstract: A chopping board is supported on a pad formed from a plastic material which prevents the chopping board from slipping or vibrating when used for chopping different food products. The pad includes a peripheral wall, abutments spaced from and extending circumferentially around an inner surface of the wall, and a corner through hole. The upper surface of the pad is provided with a plurality of spaced convex areas, with each area having an upwardly extending projection. The lower surface of the pad is provided with a plurality of corresponding spaced concave areas, with a plurality of downwardly extending projections disposed between the concave areas. The chopping board may be provided with a corner hole corresponding to the hole of the pad to permit the board and pad to be hung together on a hanger for storage.

Abstract: A chopping--cutting board constructed of flexible plastic sheeting which can be folded along a diagonal direction and held in tis position with one hand. Making transfer of materials from a large cutting surface to a smaller receptacle easy.

Abstract: A fish cleaning apparatus for use with a container having upper edge portions which defines a mouth of the container includes a platform having upper and lower surfaces and an opening formed in the platform. Grooves are formed in the lower surfaces of the platform adjacent to the opening for receiving the mouth of the container where the mouth of the container is inserted into the grooves and latch elements are positioned adjacent to the grooves for engaging the container and for releasably locking the mouth of the container in the grooves. Sidewalls are connected to the upper surface of the platform for containing fish debris on the platform while fish are being cleaned and pivotal second sidewalls are connected to the upper platform for use in sweeping the debris toward the opening. A removable blade device is positioned adjacent the opening for use in cleaning fish.

Abstract: A cutting board system provides both a cutting board and a drip pan tray for receiving juices and trimmings which are cut from food articles. The cutting board mounts directly within a drip pan tray and is provided with at least one notch whereby juices may flow into the tray below. The tray is provided with a pour system to provide convenient cutting, serving and pouring of the food to be served.

Abstract: A jig for assembling a rebar pier cage wherein certain of the individual jig elements are laterally and longitudinally adjustable to provide a jig capable of assembling rebar pier cages of various sizes and shapes. The jig elements comprise a plurality of rebar stirrup retaining elements removably secured within longitudinal openings in first and second, elongated channel bars which traverse a rectangular work surface in parallel relationship. Opposite ends of the first and second channel bars are slidingly secured within longitudinal openings of third and fourth channel bars which laterally span the opposite, shorter edges of the work surface. Means are provided to adjust the longitudinal spacing between each stirrup retaining element in the first and second channel bars, and also the lateral spacing between the first and second channel bars.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for easily and reliably removing cut-out pieces cut out from a workpiece by wire-cut electric discharge machining, in which, upon completion of cutting a piece (41) out, a constraining assembly (63) mounted on the distal end of a piston (62) is brought close to the top surface of the piece under the control of a numerical control unit, and machining fluid is upwardly jetted from a lower nozzle (19) toward the bottom surface of the piece, to thereby hold the piece in the workpiece, with the piece kept away from the lower nozzle and prevented from being detached upwardly from the workpiece. While jetting the machining fluid, a worktable is horizontally moved to cause the cut-out piece to move in unison with the workpiece away from the lower nozzle in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A machine tool has a hollow drive spindle with a work holder attached thereto for holding work submerged in a machine liquid, such as mineral oil, contained in a machining chamber. The work is machined in the submerged state as a cutting tool is fed against the work rotating with the drive spindle. The machining liquid is additonally utilized for hydrodynamically loading the work on the work holder by drawing the liquid from the machining chamber into the hollow in the drive spindle, and for unloading the completed product from the work holder by forcing the liquid back into the machining chamber through the hollow in the drive spindle. A removable chip recovery vessel is provided for the recovery of the metal chips and particles from the machining liquid by recirculating it through the vessel. The machine tool can take various other arrangements for the performance of a variety of cutting operations.

Abstract: A cutting board assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a board member which has an upper cutting surface with a groove around the periphery thereof. The cutting surface includes an elongated slot therethrough with the groove being inclined towards the slot. A generally L-shaped flange extends from the underside of the board and surrounds the elongated slot. A plastic bag is adapted to fit over a leg of the L-shaped flange which extends outwardly of the elongated slot. An elastic band is provided to sealably attach the plastic bag around the generally L-shaped flange.

Abstract: An apparatus for handling tubing as the tubing is fed to a severing blade for severing into cut sections of predetermined length. The tube handling apparatus includes clamping jaws positioned at the location of the severing blade and a feed tunnel which is arranged rearwardly of the clamping jaws. The feed tunnel includes fingers at its front end which are telescopically received in drilled slots formed on the internal periphery of the clamping jaws so that even very short remnants of tubing occurring after the last full length section of tubing is cut will be maintained in alignment with the tube feed axis by the fingers of the feed tunnel to preclude movement of the remnant tubing into a position of disorientation or dislodgment where it would interfere with the operation of the tube handling apparatus.

Abstract: In a method for the manufacture of prismatic or truncated-pyramid-shaped beams, it is suggested to produce respectively two adjoining, mutually perpendicularly disposed lateral faces in one working step by simultaneous edging. In an apparatus for performing the method of this invention, a machining tool (2) with two sawing or cutting tools (7, 18) is provided, these last-mentioned tools forming a right angle with each other and being arranged offset with respect to each other in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the bole (6) to be edged.

Abstract: A device for the trimming, cutting and cleanup of foodstuffs uses a flat surfaced cutting board with at least one aperture therethrough for removing food scraps to a first storage area beneath the cutting board and for removing useable food portions separately to a second storage area beneath the cutting board. One of the storage areas is a catch basin while the other storage area is alternately a partitioned area of the same catch basin, a second catch basin or a receptacle bag or dish.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck for holding a work by electrostatic forces, which has an electrostatic attraction body for attracting the work, an electrostatic conductive support body for supporting the electrostatic attraction body, channels for passing cooling medium therethrough and cover means for covering the exposed surfaces of the support body except a portion thereof over which the work is placed. This chuck can not only prevent impure matters from generating from the surfaces of the support body but also prevent damages due to heat.

Abstract: A workpiece holder module for handling annular seals comprising a retainer module, a motor positioned beneath the module and having a hollow drive shaft extending upwardly and drivingly into the bottom of the module, and an air supply structure including a hollow column fixedly and centrally positioned beneath the motor with its upper end rotatably and sealingly receiving the lower end of the hollow motor drive shaft. The retainer module includes an upwardly opening cup-shaped casing centrally receiving the upper end of the hollow motor drive shaft, a resilient retainer ring positioned on the upper annular edge of the casing sidewall, and a central plug member secured to the upper end of a central post portion upstanding from the base portion of the casing. The annular seal includes an outer metallic ring adapted to be frictionally retained within the resilient retainer ring and an inner elastomeric ring adapted to seat on the central plug member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for handling any desired length of flexible material such as tubing in any desired mass production operation or in any simple operation where various lengths of flexible material such as flexible tubing must be handled and/or cut to any desired length. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus for mounting attachments onto a length of flexible material such as tubing wherein any desired number of attachments can be quickly and efficiently mounted onto the tubing at any desired location or multiplicity of locations along the length of the flexible material including but not limited to at or adjacent the material ends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jig apparatus for use with industrial robots, designed so that in processing work on a multikind and small- and medium-quantity production basis, when work to be automatically welded, soldered, painted or press-worked is changed from one type to another, a jig table for clamping the work can be efficiently removably exchangeably mounted.

Abstract: The cutting board (10) has an upper surface (16) for cutting and has an opposite lower surface (18) on which the board is adapted to be supported during cutting. A handle (40) is operative to lift the board cutting portion (12). There are one (196) or more elongated rod members (52, 54) adapted to fit within recesses (198) (32, 34), extending longitudinally in board portion (12) to pivot recess (202) (36), transverse with respect to the rods (52, 54). Recesses (32, 34) (202) have varying depths, with the greatest depth at the inner end of the board portion (12). The recesses are lessened in depth toward the pivot recess (202) (36). Extending transversely from the rods (196) (52, 54) are pivots (204) (56, 58), adapted to rotate in the recess (202) (36). The pivots are retained in the recess (36) by means of keepers (64).

Abstract: Stacked leaded hybrid substrates and associated carrier plates are exited from a reflow solder operation into a vibrating table. Vibration of the table sequentially advances each stacked carrier and substrate until components on the latter contact an arm that is spaced above the table. Detection of the presence of a substrate and carrier adjacent the arm causes a plunger to move transversely across the table and into contact with an edge of the substrate. Further movement of the plunger pushes an edge of the carrier into contact with spring loaded pins in the table top. The shear force created on contiguous surfaces of the substrate and carrier by the plunger and pins causes the substrate to slide off of the carrier and over the pins. If this shear force exceeds a prescribed value, the pins rotate into the table top for passing a carrier and/or substrate without damaging the latter.

Abstract: A food preparation appliance is provided which comprises a tray attachable by, for example, a magnetic link to a chopping board. The combination thus allows food particles to be chopped, collected and dispensed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the precision blocking of lens blanks using a holder to de-center the blank and fix its optical axis. The holder is then used to position the blank with respect to a blocker by which an alloy hub or "block" is removably affixed to the blank so that it can be properly gripped for conversion into a finished lens product.

Abstract: What follows is a description of a container and integrated work stand combination. Included are a body portion forming an enclosure which supports a component to be shipped and a lid portion which complements the body portion during shipping and also serves as part of a work stand for the component to be replaced at a replacement location. Within the body portion there is supplied supporting structure to which the component is mounted and secured, and to the lid portion there is included also supporting structure to which the component to be replaced is mounted. Both the lid portion and its supporting structure form the work stand.

Abstract: A utensil for holding boiled eggs to be cut and eaten, includes a base having an annular upper surface, with at least a pair of spaced apart depressions therein each having a shape and size substantially complemental to the shape and size of one end half of an egg, and an upstanding egg support is disposed between the pair of depressions for supporting an egg, whereby when the egg is cut, a half thereof falls into each of the depressions to thus simplify removal of boiled eggs from their shells with little or no loss of yolk, and also providing a holder from which eggs may be eaten directly out of the half shells. The annular surface surrounds a central bowl-shaped depression and channels extend from the depressions in the annular surface to the bowl-shaped depression, whereby egg yolk and the like spilled from cracked or improperly cut eggs can flow or be scooped into the bowl-shaped depression to be eaten, and where the interior of the eggs may be placed for mixing and eating.