Abstract: A strip of metal is wrapped into a ring configuration such that ends of the strip are positioned in a predetermined relationship to each other. The ends of the strip are attached together by a temporary weld joining the two ends of the strip, thereby forming a temporary continuous ring. After heat treating the temporary continuous ring, the ring is separated at the temporary weld to provide a heat treated split bearing ring with a controlled clearance at the split.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a frame structure, a plurality of suction cups and a clamp assembly. The plurality of suction cups are coupled to the frame structure and are operable in an energized mode for securing the apparatus to a first structure. The clamp assembly is coupled to the frame structure and exerts a clamping force onto a second structure when the suction cups have secured the apparatus to the first structure. The clamping force is of sufficient magnitude to retain the second structure in a predetermined position relative to the first structure. An optional tool may be included to perform a desired operation and an optional conveyance mechanism may be employed to selectively position the tool relative the frame structure. A method for coupling a first structure to a second structure is also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a sealing device includes forming the metal component having a positioning portion for positioning the metal component onto a vulcanizing mould. The metal component also has a cutting portion in a specific portion of the metal component. Removing the positioning portion from the obtained sealing device can be carried out easily because of the presence of the cutting portion.

Abstract: A two-piece tire rim is prepared from a molded, one-piece wheel casting which is generally cup-shaped in configuration. The casting, which is open at one end and closed at its opposite end, has an inner annular recess formed coaxially in the inner surface of its closed end, and has formed coaxially in its outer peripheral surface an external annular recess radially spaced from, and in axial registry with an internal annular recess. The casting is separated into two separate sections by cutting through the casting in a circular path extending from the external annular recess to the internal annular recess, thereby producing a generally annular shaped inner rim section, and a generally disc-shaped outer rim section. The two rim sections are then machined to final form, and are secured together to form the desired two-piece tire rim.

Abstract: A method for making a multiple piece crankshaft from a shaft and a crankpin is disclosed. A notch is first machined on an intermediate section of the shaft such that the notch has a length slightly less than the length of the crankpin. Mating surfaces are then formed on the shaft at opposite ends of the notch. Thereafter, the crankpin is positioned on the mating surfaces on the shaft so that the crankpin is parallel to and spaced from an axis of the shaft. The ends of the crankpin are then secured to the mating surfaces formed on the crankshaft and a portion of the intermediate section of the shaft is then removed by machining. A counterweight is finally positioned over each end of the crankpin at its juncture with the main shaft and secured to the crankpin and shaft thereby forming the crankshaft. Alternatively, the crankpin is positioned on mating surfaces formed on the counterweights and fasteners then secure the crankpin, counterweights and main shaft together.

Abstract: A golf club head of the metal wood type has a body formed entirely from one billet of high strength aluminum alloy with a separate sole plate of the same or different material secured in a machined recess on the lower face of the body. The body has an internal, empty cavity machined through a lower wall of the body, and the walls are thicker than in conventional cast stainless steel metalwoods. The front, striking face is machined to any selected bulge and roll, loft and face angle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wheel rim for a two-piece vehicle wheel assembly. The method includes the step of casting a one-piece alloy wheel form. The wheel form defines an integrally-formed annular rim blank and supporting center. The rim blank includes opposing first and second annular edge portions. The first annular edge portion of the rim blank is machined, and then the second annular edge portion of the rim blank is machined. After the machining steps, the one-piece wheel form is cut to separate the machined wheel rim from the supporting center.

Abstract: An aid to the manipulation of microfabricated micro tools in manufacturing and assembly is disclosed. A sequence of micro tools and a manipulator are connected to one another via attachment links as a combination. The attachment links are optimized to readily allow severing of individual micro tools from the combination as needed. The manipulator provides an aid for handling the combination via probe, pliers, clasping, mating or other device. This facilitates human or machine interaction with the combination of micro tools, either for subsequent processing, or for the assembly of the micro tools into a completed product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacture of a top 1 intended to be attached on a container or a flexible tube 50 and comprising a neck 3 the opening 7 of which is connected by a tearable ring-shaped part 10 to a cover 20 serving as an impervious stopper prior to breaking of the ring-shaped part and then being able to serve for recapping. The cover 20 is extended by a plate 30 the periphery 31 of which has a common axis of symmetry with the tearable ring-shaped part 10 and is provided with at least three lugs 32. The skirt 40 is open at one end; its inner surface 46 is partially cylindrical, its section following the exact shape of the periphery 31, except for the lugs, of the plate 30, and is provided with at least three cavities 41 intended to accommodate said lugs. The skirt is drawn around the plate 30 to the point of immobilization, brought about by the insertion of the lugs 32 on the plate 30 into the cavities 41 of the skirt 40.

Abstract: A method of handling molded plastic glazing panels during processing is disclosed, using one or more stabilizing handling tabs projecting outwardly from the perimeter of each panel, and which is molded at the same time as with the glazing panel itself is molded. Each tab has spaced apart bosses, each having through opening adapted to mate with pins projecting from a holder structure. Gussets may be molded into the bosses to control drip when the panel is coated with a liquid and to stiffen the bosses. The tabs enable stable positioning of the panel to avoid formation of optical flaws in the panels, and to facilitate compact vertical stacking of the panels during handling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for assembling a guide bar having a guide groove for a saw chain of a motor-driven chain saw. The guide groove extends along the periphery of the guide bar. The guide bar includes two parallel mutually adjacent side parts and individual spacers arranged between the side parts. The spacers hold the side parts at a spacing corresponding to the groove width. The side parts as well as the spacers are inseparably joined to each other at individual attachment points. A spacer is arranged at each attachment point. The spacers are fixed to a common carrier to obtain a light guide bar accurate with respect to size. The carrier is removed after the side parts are joined.

Abstract: An improved process for producing a unit, such as a small plastic housing, from two plastic parts in which a first plastic part is produced in a molding production step and has at least one first connection recess, in which a second plastic part is produced in a molding production step and has at least one second connection recess assigned to the first connection recess. The process is characterized by the two plastic parts being joined together such that the first connection recess and second connection recess are located next to one another and a connector pin is inserted into the two connection recesses thus resulting in a tightly joined unit of the two plastic parts.

Abstract: A device and method for positioning a resin-sealed lead frame that includes semiconductor devices and resin for sealing the semiconductor devices on the lead frame. A break unit is provided for moving the resin-sealed lead frame to a break table. The break unit includes a vacuum suction portion to hold the resin-sealed lead frame during movement and to release it when the resin-sealed lead frame is brought into a receiving opening associated with the break table. The receiving opening is defined by a plurality of guides with the outer tip portions of the guides providing the receiving opening as a space larger than that occupied by the outer configuration of the resin-sealed lead frame. The guides have a slope to position the resin-sealed lead frame onto the break table after it is released in the receiving opening. The break unit further includes push down pins for pushing down and breaking off unwanted extra portions of resin from beneath the resin-sealed lead frame.

Abstract: Methods and articles for fabricating expansive stents having generally cylindrical configurations with a pattern therein include interconnecting portions from a generally planar sheet of material with a central portion. A pattern is formed in the sheet of material around said central portion corresponding to said pattern having interconnecting portions. The pattern has a generally circular outer margin. The pattern is separated from the sheet of material and causes relative movement between the central portion of the pattern and the outer circular margin in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the central portion. The pattern is transformed from one sheet form into one in cylindrical form to provide an expansible stent having a generally cylindrical configuration.

Abstract: The invention provides an ornamental article which can be produced readily in a mass together at a low cost without requiring a special skill and a production method therefor. The ornamental article is produced by fixing a base plate element having a three-dimensional pattern portion formed integrally thereon, to a chucking member for a lathe such that the three-dimensional pattern portion is fittably received in a complementary receiving portion of the chucking member, rotating the chucking member, and machining the base plate element by means of a cutting tool to remove the material of the base plate element until a boundary plane between the base plate element and the three-dimensional pattern portion is reached. The three-dimensional pattern portion of the ornamental article produced has an outer peripheral portion whose thickness gradually decreases toward an outer peripheral edge thereof so as to define an outer periphery contour line without exhibiting a steeply rising end face.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spring hinge including forming a spring hinge housing and a hinge member of strip materials, and assembling a unitary assembly formed of at lest the hinge member and a spring member by mounting the spring member on the hinge member while the hinge member is still connected with a strip material from which it is formed, with the separation of the hinge member from the strip material after mounting of the spring member on the hinge member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a tubular medical device for insertion in a body. The method includes the step cutting a plurality of cross-sectional pieces or layers from a flat sheet. The pieces are cut so as to define inner apertures. The pieces are then aligned generally along an axis such that the pieces are arranged to form an elongated structure having an interior lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. Finally, the aligned pieces of the elongated structure are connected together such that each interconnected piece forms a layer of the tubular medical device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for fabricating an eyeglass hinge with a twin roller hinge part comprising two legs and a base surface, wherein the hinge part is punched out of a strip shaped material and is subsequently bent into a U-shape.

Abstract: A flexible gear support for a PTO gear box for an internal combustion engine is a relatively inexpensive unitary structure comprising two concentrically spaced rings which are engaged together by a flexible web extending therebetween. The gear support replaces very expensive ball bearings of precise tolerance which support a main input gear of the PTO unit during assembly and testing thereof. Further, a ring shipping spacer may be used with the gear support, if desired, to accommodate any shock loads during shipping and handling should the particular gear support be of a spring rate insufficient to accommodate such shocks.

Abstract: A magnetic clutch includes a rotor and an armature facing to each other for establishing a coupling connection. A serpentine magnetic circuit is formed in the rotor and the armature. A method for manufacturing a rotor of a magnetic clutch of the invention comprises the step of deforming a single ring-shaped plate of a magnetic material, by a plastic deformation process such as cold forging, into a ring-shaped element comprising generally concentric inner and outer cylindrical walls, and a ring-shaped bottom wall. Prior to or after or simultaneously with this step, ring grooves are formed on the bottom wall. A nonmagnetic material is then filled in the ring grooves, and the bottom surface of the bottom wall is cut to form a friction surface. By this cutting, the nonmagnetic material is exposed at the friction surface.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of a dielectric substrate panel suitable for supporting a plurality of independently packaged ICs. The substrate panel has a plurality of conductive landings arranged on its top surface, a plurality of conductive contacts arranged on its bottom surface and a multiplicity of electrically conductive vias. The vias pass through the substrate panel and are arranged to interconnect selected landings with their associated conductive contacts. The top surface of the substrate panel also includes a number of die attach areas. During packaging, dies are secured to their associated die attach areas on the substrate panel and electrically coupled to appropriate conductive landings. An encapsulant is then formed over each of the dies for protection.

Abstract: A honeycomb extrusion die and a method of making the die are disclosed, the die being made by bonding a die discharge section formed as a separate pin array to a separate die body incorporating an array of feed channels, the pin array comprising a plurality of pins attached to and extending outwardly from a body-compatible pin support which is removed after bonding the pins to the body. The pins may be formed of hard wear materials, and may have any of a variety of cross-sectional shapes adapted to improve extrusion uniformity as well as to form honeycomb cells of a variety of different cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract: A belt retractor is provided which comprises a housing, a belt drum mounted in the housing so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, and a spring drive for the belt drum. The spring drive comprises an output drive part connected with the belt drum in such a manner as to prevent relative rotation, an intermediate part arranged rotatably in relation to the belt drum and to the housing and being centered on the axis of rotation of the belt drum, a wind-up spring effective between the housing and the intermediate part, an auxiliary spring effective between the intermediate part and the output drive part, and a spring cover. The spring cover and the output drive part are provided with receiving means coaxial to the belt drum and having interlocking means for a pin. The pin is simultaneously engageable with both of the receiving means in such a manner as to prevent relative rotation. The intermediate part is rotatably mounted on the pin.

Abstract: A honeycomb extrusion die including a feed section having a plurality of feedholes for the input of an extrudable material, a discharge section including a discharge opening for discharging the extrudable material as a channeled honeycomb body, and a multilayer transition section disposed between the feed section and the discharge section for conveying and conditioning the extrudable material from the feed to the discharge sections, is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the die.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an apparatus includes the steps of forming a plurality of circuit regions on a single master print circuit board, soldering one or more interconnection leads upon corresponding pad electrodes of the foregoing circuit regions, in a state that the plurality of circuit regions are connected with each other mechanically to form the master print circuit board, and dividing the master print circuit board into individual printed circuit boards each corresponding to one of the circuit regions on the master print circuit board.

Abstract: A locator strip (10) accurately positions upholstering trim covers (12,14) upon a seat cushion (16) in the manufacture of seats. The locator strip (10) includes a positioning portion (28) which extends longitudinally along substantially the entire length of the strip (10). In one embodiment, the positioning portion comprises a pair of beads (40) running longitudinally along substantially the entire length of the strip (10). The positioning portion (28) is adapted to locate a sewing thread (36) in a detachment zone (38) of the strip (10). The detachment zone (38) has a strength less than the remainder of the strip (10). When a pulling force is applied in a direction away from the insert portion (24), the strip (10) tears along the detachment zone (38). A method of covering a cushion member (16) with trim covers (12,14) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multilayered suspension having a slider end and a termination end, the suspension being suitable for use in an information storage system slider-suspension assembly is provided. The suspension comprising a conductive lead structure having at least one conductor line contained in a patterned conductive layer formed over one or more layers. The conductive lead structure being suitable on the slider end for connection to transducer leads of a slider, and on the termination end for connection to arm-electronics termination pads. The suspension further comprises a fixture, formed from one or more layers, being substantially in the same plane as the termination end of the conductive lead structure and having one or more anchor tabs laminated to a layer of the conductive lead structure. The fixture being suitable for aligning the conductor lines to the termination pads by rotating the termination end of the conductive lead structure in the plane of the termination end.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a gradient coil for an MR imaging system having an open magnet. The method includes forming a structure from thin conductive material such as copper, the structure generally comprising a section of a cylinder and a section of an annulus joined to an edge of the cylinder section as a flange. During a first cutting operation, a plurality of first groove segments are cut through the material, each of the first groove segments lying in one of a plurality of cutting zones selectively positioned around the structure, a strip of material positioned between two adjacent groove segments comprising a coil turn segment. The coil turn segments of a cutting zone are rigidly joined to one another and to a support frame comprising the outer edge of the structure by suitable means. Thereafter, a second cutting operation is performed, whereby a plurality of second groove segments are cut through the material to completely form the gradient coil.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydraulic actuator body such as, for example, a brake wheel cylinder or a clutch or brake master cylinder. The method includes the steps of forming a basic actuator body having at least one spigot projecting externally therefrom, holding the body by gripping the spigot between co-operating jaws and machining the body while it is held by the spigot. If desired the spigot can be removed from the body when all other machining is complete.

Abstract: A constant velocity fixed joint having an outer joint part, an inner joint part, a cage and torque transmitting balls has the cumulative clearance errors of the joint minimized via the fixing method of supporting inserts. This is achieved in that a ring is provided with at least two fingers pointing axially and radially inward into the cavity of the outer joint part and arranged between two outer running grooves so as to abut the spherical contact face of the cage. While the clearances between the internal joint components are positioned at a predetermined relationship, the ring is positioned at an axial distance from a reference face located at the open end of the outer joint part and that the ring, while observing a predetermined axial play, is connected to the outer joint part. The inner faces of the outer joint part arranged between the outer running grooves thus being held at a predetermined position relative to the spherical outer face of the cage.

Abstract: In a method of separating a product G connected to a skeleton portion S of work W via a micro joint M, from the skeleton portion, the product is separated from the skeleton portion by striking the skeleton portion in the vicinity of the micro joint to cut off the micro joint from the skeleton. Further, the die pair used for the above-mentioned method comprises a punch 17A provided with a projecting portion 17T at an end thereof and movable up and down; and a die 19A arranged under the punch and formed of an elastic substance. In this method, it is possible to separate products from the skeleton portion of the work efficiently by breaking the micro joints without scratching the products and without generating noise. Further, the separating work of the products from the skeleton portion can be easily automated.

Abstract: An optical system to be incorporated in endoscopic instrumentation is provided. The optical system includes objective lens, relay lens and eye lens assemblies. The relay lens assembly includes at least one relay lens module for transferring an image between successive image planes. The relay lens module consists of two identical optical components in symmetrical arrangement relative to a center plane of symmetry. Each optical component includes a single curved lens and a doublet lens. In a preferred embodiment, the single and doublet lenses are thin lenses and are fabricated from polymeric materials. An illumination system is also provided and preferably includes a plurality of small diameter polymeric fibers in cooperation with a heat absorbing filter means.

Abstract: An airfoil includes preformed first and second sides joinable together at a bond line extending between first and second opposite edges thereof. The first side includes a first extension having a proximal end forming a first end of the bond line, an intermediate section, and a distal end. The second side includes a second extension extending from the airfoil first edge which is fixedly joinable to the distal end of the first extension. The intermediate section of the first extension is spaced from the airfoil first edge to define therewith a working void so that pressure loading on the intermediate section is carried in part through the bond line first end for diffusion bonding thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are disclosed for eliminating fiber distortions ("fiber swimming") and separations ("fiber fish eyes") via a premliminary step taken prior to consolidation of "green", fiber-reinforced metal matrix materials. The apparatus includes a first member for supporting the "green" metal matrix material pack, a second member to cover the "green" pack, the thermal coefficient of expansion of the first member being smaller than the thermal coefficient of expansion of the second member, the second member being secured to the first member atop the "green" pack to form a retort, and the entire retort being heated to an off-gassing temperature, where the second member bows outwardly away from the pack to relieve pressure from the pack.

Abstract: A slide fastener comprises a pair of stringer tapes, a pair of rows of interdigitating fastener elements mounted on the inner longitudinal marginal edges of the respective stringer tapes, and a slider for reciprocally movable along the fastener element rows to bring the fastener element rows into or out of interdigitating engagement with each other and a bottom stop mounted on the lower end of the element rows to stop the descent of the slider. The slide fastener also includes a terminal latch member mounted on the fastener element rows at their upper end for letting the slider move therebeyond and coupling the respective one ends of the fastener element rows to each other to thus maintaining the fastener element rows into interdigitating engagement with each other.

Abstract: A door handle component made of a thermoplastic material and a method of maintaining parallelism of the pair of arms forming a part of the component during the manufacture thereof by having the two arms rigidly interconnected by a cross member which is integrally formed with the arms.

Abstract: A vibration damper is formed from two metal layers. The first metal layer is coated with primer layers, slit, and partially stamped to form a strip holding a plurality of vibration damper blanks. Each of these blanks has a body portion and tab portions. A second metal layer is formed separately by coating a second metal strip with adhesive and stamping it to form a plurality of vibration damper blanks but without tabs. The two strips are aligned, bonded together and the vibration dampers are formed and stamped out. (The tabs, which are only on one layer, are bent to form clips.) Due to this construction the clips cannot delaminate and provide a noiseless metal contact with the shoe plate, while an improved adhesive can be employed to bond the two metal layers together.

Abstract: A method for fastening an elastic sealing ring on a pipe includes the steps of applying a base portion of the sealing ring against the circumferential surface of the pipe, and placing a clamping strap under tension around the outer face of the base portion. The clamping strap is secured to the pipe by spot-welding in at least two welding spots, the spot-welding operation being carried out with the material of the sealing ring located between the clamping strap and the pipe. A device for fastening the sealing ring on the pipe is provided which comprises, in addition to the clamping-strap supply, a movable assembly for feeding the clamping strap to the pipe; an assembly for applying the strap on the base portion of the sealing ring; a unit for spot-welding the clamping strap to the pipe; and a friction-exerting mechanism for gripping and exerting a braking action on the clamping strap.

Abstract: A carrier frame has cells with inwardly extending thin flexible tabs. Pressure sensor housings are molded into the frame cells such that only the tips of the tabs penetrate the housing wall and after processing the housings are readily pushed out of the frame. A lead frame is insert molded at the same time. During molding the cells of the frame are open ended and after molding a reinforcing tie bar is attached across the open side of the frame to close the cells. A flange is bent up on the opposite side to lend rigidity to the frame. Preformed code flags are provided in the frame and selectively bent out for coding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to games for use on windows and glass doors and methods of making same, and particularly, methods of making a thermally broken window or door frame made from two frame members that are connected by an insulating member. Existing methods of making thermally broken hollow frame members from two frame members either are complex and time consuming and complex or present difficulties in aligning the two frame members prior to pouring the thermal barrier material. The present invention provides the use of a guide to hold the frame members and am elastomersic gasket which forces the frame members tightly inot the guide and seals the liquid-receiving channel. The frame members can then be inverted in the guide and the process repeated to produce a hollow thermally broken frame.

Abstract: A cover assembly for an internal combustion engine includes sleeves that are connected with a cover member by rubber bodies. The rubber bodies decouple the cover member from structure-borne sound from the engine. Depending on its configuration, the cover assembly may be used as an oil pan or a valve hood. The cover assembly is made from a cover blank which includes the cover member, the sleeves, and webs which connect the sleeves to the cover member. The cover blank is placed in a mold. The webs break and the sleeves are axially displaced with respect to the cover member as the mold is closed. An elastomer material is then injected into the mold to form the rubber bodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a header or housing for connection to a semi-conductor device including the step of trimming a single terminal frame molded into the header while the header or housing is in the molding cavity. To accomplish this, the present invention utilizes a single terminal frame including a plurality of substantially parallel electrical connection fingers held together at one end by a tie-bar. The terminal frame has a "V-notch" in each of the electrical connection fingers at a location adjacent the tie-bar. The terminal frame is placed in a mold having an upper and lower mold shell each having cavities formed therein which together define the header or housing to be molded. The upper and lower mold shells come together and grasp the terminal frame at a position adjacent the notch and so that the tie-bar extends outwardly from the upper and lower mold shells.

Abstract: The invention concerns a heating system or air conditioning system for vehicles having a heater box and an operator unit which has to be arranged separately from the heater box in the passenger compartment. In order to hold the operator unit on the heater box until the point of final assembly and for the purpose of adjusting the operator unit during preassembly, a two-part assembly aid element is provided, of which one part is firmly connected to the heater box and the other part is firmly connected to the operator unit so that the operator unit is fixed so that it cannot be varied until final assembly on the heater box. In order to configure the assembly aid element so that it can be manufactured simply and at low cost, its two parts are formed by two plug-in parts of a plug-in connection which can be pushed one into the other and a clip-type interlock is included in the plug-in connection.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing a shorting bar insert for placement in a modular jack assembly to provide for the selective shorting of predetermined contacts during periods of nonelectrical engagement, with a modular plug, such as for an 8 position miniature modular jack in accordance with USOC STYLE RJ48X, for example. The method comprises the steps of preparing a strip of stamped contacts from a planar sheet metal blank joined together by a removable carrier strip having a front face and a back face, where the contacts are formed in pairs in parallel relationship and joined together at their ends remote from the carrier strip, the carrier strip including registration means, such as holes, offset from the centerline of each respective pair of contacts.

Abstract: A carrier frame has cells with inwardly extending thin flexible tabs. Pressure sensor housings are molded into the frame cells such that only the tips of the tabs penetrate the housing wall and after processing the housings are readily pushed out of the frame. A lead frame is insert molded at the same time. During molding the cells of the frame are open ended and after molding a reinforcing tie bar is attached across the open side of the frame to close the cells. A flange is bent up on the opposite side to lend rigidity to the frame. Preformed code flags are provided in the frame and selectively bent out for coding.

Abstract: A method of making a cloth cutter knife permeable bed formed from a plurality of elongate support members, preferably plastic extrusions, which provides a permeable support surface in a cloth cutting machine upon which a lay-up is supported for cutting by a cutter head. The extrusions are cut up by the reciprocated knife of the cutter head to form a multiplicity of bristles which after subsequent cutting operations of the lay-up create a dense knife permeable bristle bed for supporting the layup in a generally flat manner.

Abstract: A method is described for making a piezoelectric composite for building an acoustic transducer from two or more pieces of piezoelectric material. Each piece of material is cut to form slots or trenches having a uniform pitch spacing and material portions of uniform width such that the material portions of one piece may be received within the slots or trenches of the other. The pieces are then interdigitated and joined to make the piezoelectric composite.

Abstract: A ribbon conductor set and related method of production and installation are provided for electrically interconnecting components in an implantable medical device, such as a heart pacemaker unit or the like. The ribbon conductor set is formed by die cutting and/or stamping a thin plate of conductive material to define a plurality of conductor ribbons supported from a frame. The ribbon set and supporting frame are shaped for seated placement into a fixture to orient the conductor ribbons in predetermined array to extend between electrical components on the fixture, such as between connector blocks and feedthrough terminals of a heart pacemaker unit. The fixture thus supports the conductor ribbons for facilitated connection to the electrical components, such as by welding, after which the resultant subassembly may be further processed as by encapsulation within a cast epoxy head or the like.

Abstract: An inner cutter for a dry shaver of the present invention includes a plurality of arcuate blades, a plastic frame for supporting the blades, a joint portion for connection with a driving system of the shaver. The arcuate blades are formed from a single piece of a thin metal sheet.

Abstract: A method of making a thermal barrier component includes the steps of fabricating a first heat-conductive part having spaced transverse first and second projections, fabricating a second heat-conductive part having a transverse flange, moving the heat conductive parts toward each other so that the flange moves into the region between the projections, so that retaining portions on the flange end projections move into engagement and yieldably resist movement of the heat-conductive parts away from each other, and so that outer ends of the projections firmly engage respective surface portions on the second heat-conductive part, thereafter applying to the heat-conductive parts a thermal barrier material which extends between and is fixedly coupled to the heat-conductive parts, and thereafter machining away a central portion of each of the projections.