Abstract: A protective helmet includes an outer shell having a generally dome-shaped section and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section. The dome-shaped section and the brim are formed from a thermoplastic material. The helmet further includes a brim support in operative connection with at least a portion of the brim. The brim support is formed from a material that is more heat resistant than the thermoplastic material. The brim support is sufficiently rigid to limit deformation of the brim upon exposure to high temperature. The brim support material can, for example, have a melting point above 500° F. A method of limiting high-temperature deformation in a helmet includes molding an outer shell of the helmet to consist essentially of thermoplastic material, the outer shell comprising a generally dome-shaped portion and a brim extending outwardly from the dome-shaped section by at least 2.

Abstract: A machining tool comprising at least one plate-shaped cutting insert made of impact- and/or wear-resistant cutting material at least in some sections and which is adhesively bonded to a cutter holder directly by means of an adhesive layer in an immovable manner by means of a contact surface arrangement, the cutting insert substantially prism-shaped. A base area of the prism is adhesively bonded to the cutting insert holder substantially over the full area, a jacket surface arrangement of the prism adjacent to the cutting edge for spatially fixing the cutter is drawn to the tool, and a section of the jacket surface arrangement substantially opposite the cutting edge is caught in a fitting groove of the cutting insert holder.

Abstract: Insulation members employing standoff surfaces for insulating pipes are disclosed. Related components and methods are also disclosed. Pipes may be used to transport a substance in a fluid and/or gas form that is temperature sensitive. Unwanted heat transfer through an exterior surface of the pipe may be reduced by mounting insulation members on the pipe. In this regard, in embodiments disclosed herein, an anti-corrosive substance may be applied to the exterior surface of the pipe to prevent corrosion. An inner surface of the insulation members may include one or more standoff surfaces configured to mount the insulation members to the pipe to provide insulation, while minimally disturbing the anti-corrosive substance applied to the exterior surface of the pipe, as a non-limiting example.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring a heat flux, comprising a thermopile formed of a plurality of thermojunctions of distributed type. The device is formed of a first and a second ceramic substrate (Ce1, Ce2), a first face of the first substrate (Ce1) is composed of cavities which are separated by ceramic spacers (Ca1, Ca2, Ca3, Ca4), the thermopile is placed on a second planar face of the first substrate which is located opposite the first face, the spacers of the first substrate are arranged beneath one thermojunction (Tj2, Tj4, Tj6, Tj8) in two of the thermopile, a face of the second substrate (Ce2) is composed of cavities which are separated by ceramic spacers (Ca5, Ca6, Ca7, Ca8, Ca9), the spacers of the second substrate rest on a thermojunction (Tj1, Tj3, Tj5, Tj7, Tj9) beneath which a spacer of the first substrate is not arranged.

Abstract: There is disclosed an integrated device for orienting an object according to a given spatial orientation comprising a frame and a supporting member connected thereto and adapted for supporting a portion of the object. The integrated device comprises a plurality of fluid actuated devices integrally molded and joined together through a joining portion to form an integral unit for displacing the supporting member with respect to the frame. Each fluid actuated device is actuatable between a first position wherein the device has a first length and a second position wherein the device has a second length. The integrated device comprises an actuation mechanism for actuating each fluid actuated device between the first position and the second position to enable displacing the supporting member with respect to the frame, thereby orienting the object according to the given spatial orientation.

Abstract: A golf club putter includes a clubhead body sufficiently weighted to define a center of gravity of the golf club, which center of gravity may be adjusted for left and right handed golfers. The putter includes a graphite or fiberglass composite shaft, elongated along a central axis continuously tapering radially inwardly, from: a larger outside diameter adjacent a tip end attached to the clubhead body, to: a smaller outside diameter adjacent a grip end. Preferably, the composite shaft is reverse tapered. The reverse tapered shaft comprises longitudinally oriented graphite or fiberglass fibers in an arrangement that enables shaft torsional distorting forces imposed at the grip end during putting to be imparted to the clubhead and a golf ball thereby.

Abstract: Optical systems configured to withstand operation in high acceleration and varying temperature environments, and methods of assembling the same. In one example, an imaging optical apparatus includes a primary minor made of an unreinforced polymer, a secondary mirror made of the unreinforced polymer and optically coupled to the primary minor, a field lens optically coupled to the secondary minor, and a strut having a plurality of cross-struts and mounting features configured to mount the primary minor, the secondary mirror and the field lens. In some examples, the imaging optical apparatus further includes an outer retainer disposed behind the primary minor and coupled to the strut, and an inner retainer disposed behind the field lens and coupled to the strut, the outer and inner retainers configured to structurally support the primary minor and the field lens and to accommodate deflections of the primary minor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device having a two-part base element and a hinged cap pivotally fastened to the base element and movable between a closed and an open setting. The base element is configured in two parts, with one part being a substantially annular fastening element and the other part being a dome-shaped dispensing element inserted into the substantially annular fastening element. The invention also relates to a method of producing such a closure device.

Abstract: A vehicle taillight indicator is mounted flush to a flat surface such that its convex reflector curves left to right and right to left inward from the flat surface and reflects a light source as a vertical line. The taillight indicator is situated so that it is viewable in the rear view mirror or side view mirror of a vehicle. Each operating taillight of a vehicle is reflected as a vertical red line in the convex reflector of the taillight indicator. A vehicle with two operating taillights will reflect two parallel vertical red lines in the convex reflector of the taillight indicator.

Abstract: A closing arrangement includes a neck having an end closed by a wall and an associated cap. The end of the neck is provided with a weakening line that surrounds the neck. The cap is provided with an opening promoting device arranged for engaging with a further opening promoting device of the wall to separate at least a part of the wall of the neck along the weakening line.

Abstract: A pointing device includes: a film that includes a protruding portion which protrudes upward, and a plane portion which extends from the protruding portion; a first conducting layer that is disposed under the film; a second conducting layer that is disposed on a base material and is opposed to the first conducting layer; and a plurality of spacers that are formed on any one of a lower portion of the first conducting layer and an upper portion of the second conducting layer, and are arranged, between the first conducting layer and the second conducting layer, so as to be spaced mutually; wherein an interval between the spacers in an area of the plane portion is formed so as to become narrower than an interval between the spacers in an area of the protruding portion.

Abstract: A plastic fuel tank and a process for manufacturing a fuel tank, the fuel tank including an upper wall, a lower wall, and at least one kiss point formed by welding together a multiplicity of contact points of the upper and lower walls and an accessory. Both the upper and lower walls show a concave recess in the kiss point area so that the weld of the kiss point is located in between planes defined by the upper and lower walls respectively; a bottom of the upper concave recess extends substantially beyond the weld of the kiss point, while a bottom of the lower concave recess does not; the accessory is at least partially located under the extension of the bottom of the upper concave recess.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a metal part reinforced with ceramic fibers, in which: a housing is formed for an insert in a main metal body having an upper face; an insert formed from a bundle of fibers with a metal matrix is placed in the housing; a metal cover is placed on the main body so as to cover the insert; the cover is welded onto the metal body; a hot isostatic pressing operation is carried out; and the part obtained is machined to the desired shape. The housing has the shape of a notch of L-shaped cross section with a face perpendicular to the upper face and a face parallel to the upper face, the cover having an internal notch of L-shaped cross section, this having a shape complementary to that of the metal body with said insert, the cover being shaped on the outside so that the pressure forces are exerted perpendicular to said faces of the notch.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pair of jaw members configured for use with an electrosurgical forceps is provided. One or more pairs of seal plates are stamped from a sheet metal. The seal plates are positioned into respective mold cavities. An insulative substrate is introduced into the respective mold cavities. The insulative substrate is allowed to harden in the respective mold cavities to form respective jaw housings with seal plates secured thereto. The jaw housings are removed from the respective mold cavities to form a pair of jaw members.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an insulated pipe comprising an inner pipe, an insulation material and a casing. The manufacturing method of the present invention concerns in particular the process of moulding an insulation material onto the inner pipe, comprising the step of covering the inner pipe with a closed bag with open ends and subsequently inserting the bag covered inner pipe into a mould. Hereafter the insulation material is injected in a liquid state into the mould between the inner pipe and the bag. The insulation material in a liquid state will after injection start to expand and finally solidify. During those processes, the bag is pressed towards the inner wall of the mould.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing an FRP member with insert which enables to reduce a machining time to improve productivity. First, a threaded hole 11 is formed in an insert 3. An FRP member 2 where at least the threaded hole 11 of the insert 3 is covered with a coating 4 made of FRP is molded. A counter-bored hole 31 that penetrates the coating 4 of the FRP member 2 to communicate with the threaded hole 11 of the insert 3 is formed, to thereby obtain an FRP component 1 with insert. Accordingly, a machining step after molding the FRP member 2 in which dry machining is required includes only the boring step of forming the counter-bored hole 31 in the FRP member 2. Thus, the machining time can be reduced, and the productivity can be improved.

Abstract: A method for producing a flexible, three-dimensional coating structure with a surface curvature on the front side and an impression on the rear side for a flexible switch or a flexible user interface. The method is essentially characterized by the following steps: introducing an uncured, transparent casting compound into a compression mold with an impression that forms the shaping of a surface curvature; introducing a counterpunch that penetrates at least partially into the impression, so that the casting compound is distributed in the gap between the shaping of the surface curvature of the compression mold and the surface of the counterpunch and fills this gap; introducing energy into the casting compound, so that the casting compound cures to form a substantially self-supporting, flexible, transparent surface layer with a surface curvature on the front side and an impression on the rear side.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hollow fiber spinning nozzle in which supply bores and a nozzle structure connected to these and having a mass discharge opening and a needle with a coagulation agent bore are formed in a base body. At least two plate-shaped bodies structured by means of micro-structure technology are joined together to form the base body.

Abstract: An aluminum base part is composed of a forging cast product produced by a forging cast process and a nickel chromium plating layer formed on the forging cast product. The nickel chromium plating layer is composed of a semibright nickel plating layer formed on the forging cast product and having a thickness of 5 to 10 ?m, a bright nickel plating layer 33 formed on the semibright nickel plating layer 31 and having a thickness of 5 to 10 ?m, and a chromium plating layer 37 formed on the bright nickel plating layer 33 and having a thickness of 0.5 to 3 ?m. The present invention adopts a forging cast product rather than a cast product. The forging cast product has a smooth surface, so that a plating layer can be directly formed on the surface of the forging cast product without forming an undercoat resin layer.

Abstract: A weatherstrip and associated method of forming the weatherstrip includes a body having a core formed of a first material and at least partially encapsulated in an extrusion material. A bright strip or metal show surface is integrated within the extrusion body to provide an aesthetically pleasing bright strip. The end of the bright strip is formed at an end of the weatherstrip to provide a one-piece structure.

Abstract: A handle of a toothbrush has at least two faces for refracting light. A graphic insert having a visual design is positioned within the handle. Light transmitted from the graphic insert may be refracted by the at least two faces to provide a unique and attractive design. As the handle is rotated, the design may change appearance. The handle may include a front handle part and a rear handle part to hold the graphic insert. A securing material may be overmolded onto the front handle part and rear handle part to secure the two parts relative to one another.

Abstract: A light fixture with a textured reflector is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide for a lighting system in which LEDs face, and the majority of light form the LED light source is incident on, a textured back reflector while producing minimal glare and minimal imaging of the light source. Such a reflector may be referred to as a retro-reflector. The reflector for the light fixture can be made from a relatively inexpensive material such as polycarbonate, which without texturing has a specular or semi-specular surface. Further, a diffuse white layer to provide color mixing or prevent glare and reflections is not needed. The textured reflector can be textured by way of an imprinted pattern or by roughening, and can be extruded. A prismatic texture may be used. The texturing can also be spatially varied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure for attaching tactile sensors to a curved surface, comprising a sensor fixing unit configured to have at least part of one surface curved and to have a plurality of sensor insertion grooves, crossing each other, formed in the one surface in a matrix form; tactile sensor units formed in a matrix form, inserted into the respective sensor insertion grooves, and configured to detect external force; sealing units configured to seal the respective sensor insertion grooves; and a support unit configured to come in contact with one face of the sealing units or the sensor fixing units and to support the sensor fixing units. Accordingly, the tactile sensors can be easily attached to a curved surface, and mass production is possible.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a method for manufacturing a battery shell applicable to an electronic device. The method includes providing a metal substrate, a metal implanting component including a connecting part disposed thereon; bonding the metal implanting component to the metal substrate; and forming a plastic component on the metal substrate by an insert molding process. The plastic component covers the metal implanting component. By bonding the plastic component to the bonding part of the metal implanting component, the bonding strength is enforced.

Abstract: A system for producing sheet- or plate-shaped objects having at least one active surface, in particular for producing electrodes for constructing an electrochemical energy storage, preferably configured for use in a motor vehicle, or parts of such electrodes, is described, wherein the sheet- or plate-shaped objects have a first object side and a second object side opposite the first object side, and wherein the production system has a first radiating apparatus, particularly a first laser apparatus, which is arranged and configured in such a manner that it can change the roughness of the active surface on the first object side of the electrode. Furthermore, a method for producing sheet- or plate-shaped objects is described.

Abstract: An electrically heated, over-molded fluidic hose and fitting assembly includes a length of electrically heated hose comprising an inner tube, heating wire wrapped around the inner tube, and an outer jacket covering at least a portion of the heating wires over the inner tube, the heating wires extending beyond the end of the hose. A fluidic fitting is provided in the end of the hose, the extending heating wires wrapped around the fitting, and at least a portion of the heating wires around the fluidic fitting are encapsulated in a first over-mold. Optionally, the first over-mold may be at least partially encapsulated within a second over-mold.

Abstract: A tissue scaffold fabricated from bioinert fiber forms a rigid three-dimensional porous matrix having a bioinert composition. Porosity in the form of interconnected pore space is provided by the space between the bioinert fiber in the porous matrix. Strength of the porous matrix is provided by bioinert fiber fused and bonded into the rigid three-dimensional matrix having a specific pore size and pore size distribution. The tissue scaffold supports tissue in-growth to provide osteoconductivity as a tissue scaffold, used for the repair of damaged and/or diseased bone tissue.

Abstract: A columnar structure comprises a generally hollow laminate core, an outer composite skin, and a sleeve-like reinforcement. The sleeve-like reinforcement surrounds the laminate core and is sandwiched between the laminate core and the outer composite skin for reacting compressive loads imposed on the columnar structure.

Abstract: A scaffold module has a floor and two upright side sections, which are hinged to lengthwise edges of the floor. Each hinge is formed by two extrusion pieces that can be pushed into each other, and is made so that the side sections can only be folded towards the floor in a direction towards each other. Each side section is made of one extrusion piece, in which a section of the extrusion piece forms a section of the hinges. The edges of the floor are formed by girders, between which there is a plastic plate. The girders are each formed of one extrusion piece, which forms the other section of the hinges.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for delivering and/or receiving a substance or substances such as blood, from subjects, e.g., from the skin and/or from beneath the skin. In one aspect, the present invention is generally directed to devices and methods for receiving or extracting blood from a subject, e.g., from the skin and/or from beneath the skin, using devices containing a fluid transporter (for example, one or more microneedles), and a storage chamber having an internal pressure less than atmospheric pressure prior to receiving blood. In some cases, the device may be self-contained, and in certain instances, the device can be applied to the skin, and activated to receive blood from the subject. The device, or a portion thereof, may then be processed to determine the blood and/or an analyte within the blood, alone or with an external apparatus.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for marking a tool. The includes the steps of forming a tool, making an indented mark in the tool, hardening the tool, coloring the tool to provide a color layer on the tool in and near the indented mark, clearing the tool of redundant colorant that overflows from the indented mark, black dying the tool to provide a black-dyed layer on the tool except the indented mark, and painting the tool to provide a transparent paint layer on the tool for glistering and rust-prevention.

Abstract: Provided is an objective lens holder, an objective lens driving device, an optical pickup device, and a method for manufacturing an objective lens driving device, in which an adhesive for fixing coils can be collectively applied to many housings. In the present invention, to collectively apply an adhesive to OBL holders, contact portions are provided to the upper portion and the lower portion of each OBL holder. Specifically, four contact portions are provided to a +Df side end portion of the OBL holder at positions near corner portions of a principal surface portion, respectively. Further, contact portions are provided to a ?Df side end portion of the OBL holder at positions overlapping with the above-described contact portions.

Abstract: The inner peripheral side radial direction surface of the fixing portion of the dust cover is abutted to the outer peripheral side radial direction surface of the flange portion of the ball seat, and the end portion of the fixing portion is abutted to the side surface of the outer peripheral side of the ball seat. The outer peripheral side radial direction surface of the fixing portion is pressed toward the flange portion by the radial direction surface pressing portion of the die member, and the fixing portion of the dust cover is held by the radial direction surface pressing portion of the die member and the flange portion. The pressing by the radial direction surface pressing portion is appropriately performed to withstand an injection molding pressure of the resin injection.

Abstract: A replaceable fluid dispensing cartridge for a liquid dispensing razor having a fluid interconnect member with a pivotable support member and a base member with a fluid port and an engagement surface for removably and fixedly mating to a corresponding engagement member of a handle. A cartridge housing is mounted to the pivotable support member. The cartridge housing has a guard, a cap, and at least one blade between the cap and the guard. A fluid applicator defining an opening is fixedly joined to the interconnect member.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced structures for use in forming support structures and electronic device housing members may include multiple types of fiber. A first portion of the structures formed from a first type of fiber such as glass fiber may be radio transparent. A second portion of the structures formed from a second type of fiber such as carbon fiber may be more rigid than the first type of fiber and may be radio opaque. The second portion of the structures may be used to selectively add strength to the fiber-reinforced structures. The first portion of the structures may be used to maintain radio transparency for compatibility with wireless electronic device operations. The fiber-reinforced structures may be formed by rolling a sheet of prepreg material that includes a first area with the first type of fiber and a second area with the second type of fiber.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a metal part reinforced with ceramic fibers, in which: a housing for an insert is machined in a metal body having an upper face; an insert formed from a fiber bundle having a metal matrix is placed in the housing; a metal cover is placed on the metal body so as to cover the insert; the cover is welded onto the metal body; the assembly including the metal body with the cover undergoes a hot isostatic compression treatment; and the treated assembly is machined to obtain the part. The insert is a rectilinear insert and the housing forms a rectilinear groove that extends beyond the insert and is open at each end, the groove being filled by a tab when the cover is placed on the metal body.

Abstract: A process for providing a cushioned region (14) on a substrate (12) is disclosed. The substrate (12) is at least partially covered by a sheet (18) of preferably textured material. A skin (22) is coupled to the substrate (12) and a compressible material (24) (such as foam) is injected between the sheet (22) and skin (24). The sheet (18) is intended to promote adhesion to the compressible material (24) (e.g. mechanical and/or chemical joining or bonding). If portions of the coversheet (18) are exposed on a visible surface, the coversheet may also be configured to provide a decorative or ornamental appearances.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microfluid mixer includes pouring a ceramic precursor into a first mold, a second mold and a third mold. The first mold forms a base plate, the second mold forms a top plate, and the third mold forms a first plate. The ceramic precursors are gelled in the first mold, the second mold and the third mold to form a green base plate, a green top plate and a green first plate. The plates are removed from the respective molds. The green base plate, the green top plate, and the green first plate are co-fired to form a ceramic base plate, a ceramic top plate and a ceramic first plate. The ceramic base plate is interlocked with the ceramic top plate and the ceramic first plate, and a diaphragm is disposed upon one of the first plate and the top plate.

Abstract: An interior panel for the interior of a vehicle and a method for the production thereof. The interior panel has first and second layers and with the first layer having an air bag cover region extending over an air bag opening in the second layer. The interior panel has a connecting part which is formed from: a first fastening section which is fastened to the airbag cover region of the first layer, a second fastening section which is fastened to the lower side of the second layer, and a coupling section situated between the first fastening section and the second fastening section. The coupling section is made of flexible material such that the airbag cover region may be partially separated from the first layer during airbag deployment while being held by the coupling section.

Abstract: The performance and durability of compressor wheels coupled to turbocharger shafts are at odds with each other in that a higher rotational speed can be accommodated by an aluminum compressor wheel. But, aluminum has a low yield strength which causes the compressor wheel to expand outwardly at high rotational speeds such that the slip fit on the shaft no longer prevents wobble at high rotational speeds. To at least partially address this issue, the compressor wheel has two portions: an inner portion made of steel or titanium that has a relatively higher yield strength and a blade portion made of a lightweight, castable material. The inner portion is manufactured with grabbing features on its periphery, placed in a die, and the blade portion is cast over the grabbing features to yield a compressor wheel of two materials that provides sufficient shaft stiffening without high rotational inertia.

Abstract: Golf club and golf club head structures having a nano coating are presented. In some examples, the golf club heads may be formed of two or more parts. The two or more parts or portions may be formed of different materials or materials having different weights or densities to manipulate the center of gravity of the club head, overall weight of the club head, etc. The two or more parts of the golf club head may be covered with a nano coating to provide the appearance of a uniform, one-piece golf club head. In some examples, all or substantially all of the golf club head may be covered with the nano coating.

Abstract: Mold (10) for a blow-molding machine, for molding thermoplastic containers, the mold (10) comprising several mold parts having centering features (36, 38, 50) and complementarily-shaped centering features (40, 42, 44), said centering features (36, 38, 50) and complementarily-shaped centering features (40, 42, 44) being capable of cooperating with one another, characterized in that at least a portion of at least one of the centering features (36, 38, 50) and complementarily-shaped centering features (40, 42, 44) is made or tin anti-friction composite material so as to avoid lubrication thereof.

Abstract: A method for forming a reinforced toolbox includes the step of: injection molding step: injection molding a toolbox with plastic material; extruding step: extruding a protector strip with aluminum; cutting step: cutting the protector strip into a plurality of protectors; assembling step: assembling the protector with the toolbox.

Abstract: An assembly is configured to provide insulation and sound-dampening within an air-handling system. The assembly includes a single housing defining an internal chamber, at least one sound-absorption member within the internal chamber, wherein the at least one sound-absorption member is configured to dampen sounds generated by or within the air handling system, and an insulative material within the internal chamber, wherein the insulative material is configured to insulate the air handling system.

Abstract: An air flow measuring device includes a housing, a sensor, and a conduction member. The housing defines a bypass flow passage through which taken-in air passes. The sensor is accommodated in the bypass passage and produces an electrical signal as a result of heat transfer between taken-in air and the sensor. The conduction member includes first and second terminals. The first terminal outputs the electrical signal produced by the sensor to outside. The second terminal supplies electric power to the sensor. The housing is provided through an assembly process and a molding process. In the assembly process, the conduction member is held by a primarily shaped product defining the bypass passage to provide an assembly. In the molding process, the assembly, with the conduction member held by the primarily shaped product, is inserted into a predetermined die and a secondary molded part is injection-molded in the die.

Abstract: A method for tolerance compensation in an overlap joint between a first and a second body section of adjacent fuselage rings includes introducing a plurality of holes into a first body section corresponding to a pattern of rivets; arranging the first and second body section in an overlapping configuration so as to form an overlap; injecting a filler mass through the plurality of holes into a gap formed in the overlap; and hardening the filler mass.

Abstract: A power steering apparatus including a rack gear and a pinion gear that are disposed within a housing and preloaded by a yoke assembly. The yoke assembly includes a bushing that is biased into engagement with the rack. A yoke plug extends through a yoke opening to provide a gear mesh load on the rack through the bushing assembly. The yoke body is axially assembled through a rack gear bore in the housing of the steering gear and a yoke assembly is inserted through a yoke bore to apply mesh preload to the bushing assembly. A method of making the yoke assembly by forming leaf springs that are over-molded to form a yoke body.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a terminal main body and a keypad assembly provided in the main body and formed to receive a control command, wherein the keypad assembly includes a key top disposed on one surface of the main body to cover a switch installed in the main body, an actuator mounted on the key top and having at least a portion protruded to press the switch, and a pattern member including a base portion coupled to the actuator and a plated layer having at least a portion penetrating the key top to form a pattern exposed to the outside and plated on an outer surface of the base portion.

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes a terminal main body and a keypad assembly provided in the main body and formed to receive a control command, wherein the keypad assembly includes a key top disposed on one surface of the main body to cover a switch installed in the main body, an actuator mounted on the key top and having at least a portion protruded to press the switch, and a pattern member including a base portion coupled to the actuator and a plated layer having at least a portion penetrating the key top to form a pattern exposed to the outside and plated on an outer surface of the base portion.

Abstract: A lead frame for insert molding in a plastic body is provided with an opening defining an edge suitable for detection by pattern recognition systems. During the insert molding process, a pin is positioned in the opening so that the opening remains void of plastic following the injection molding process.