37th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 45 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080220607 | SIGNAL ROUTING ON REDISTRIBUTION LAYER - A method of routing signals within a semiconductor memory device includes providing a semiconductor wafer having a top surface with a center portion, an edge portion and wafer bond pads at the center portion. A redistribution layer is provided on the top surface of the semiconductor wafer. The method includes redistributing signals from the wafer bond pads to redistribution edge pads utilizing the redistribution layer, and routing signals from the semiconductor wafer up to the redistribution layer and routing these signals back down to the semiconductor wafer. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220608 | MODIFIED VIA BOTTOM STRUCTURE FOR RELIABILITY ENHANCEMENT - The present invention provides an interconnect structure that can be made in the BEOL which exhibits good mechanical contact during normal chip operations and does not fail during various reliability tests as compared with the conventional interconnect structures described above. The inventive interconnect structure has a kinked interface at the bottom of a via that is located within an interlayer dielectric layer. Specifically, the inventive interconnect structure includes a first dielectric layer having at least one metallic interconnect embedded within a surface thereof; a second dielectric layer located atop the first dielectric layer, wherein said second dielectric layer has at least one aperture having an upper line region and a lower via region, wherein the lower via region includes a kinked interface; at least one pair of liners located on at least vertical walls of the at least one aperture; and a conductive material filling the at least one aperture. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220609 | Methods of Forming Mask Patterns on Semiconductor Wafers that Compensate for Nonuniform Center-to-Edge Etch Rates During Photolithographic Processing - Methods of forming integrated circuit devices include steps to selectively widen portions of a mask pattern extending adjacent an outer edge of a semiconductor wafer. These steps to selectively widen portions of the mask pattern are performed so that more uniform center-to-edge critical dimensions (CD) can be achieved when the mask pattern is used to support photolithographically patterning of underlying layers (e.g., insulating layers, antireflective coatings, etc.). | 2008-09-11 |
20080220610 | Silicon oxide polishing method utilizing colloidal silica - The inventive method comprises chemically-mechanically polishing a substrate with a polishing composition comprising a liquid carrier and sol-gel colloidal silica abrasive particles. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220611 | Method of forming fine patterns of semiconductor devices using double patterning - A method of forming fine patterns of semiconductor device according to an example embodiment may include forming a plurality of multi-layered mask patterns by stacking first mask patterns and buffer mask patterns on an etch film to be etched on a substrate, forming, on the etch film, second mask patterns in spaces between the plurality of multi-layered mask patterns, removing the second mask patterns to expose upper surfaces of the first mask patterns, and forming the fine patterns by etching the etch film using the first and second mask patterns as an etch mask. This example embodiment may result in the formation of diverse dimensions at diverse pitches on a single substrate. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220612 | PROTECTION OF POLYMER SURFACES DURING MICRO-FABRICATION - A method of protecting a polymeric layer from contamination by a photoresist layer. The method includes: (a) forming a polymeric layer over a substrate; (b) forming a non-photoactive protection layer over the polymeric layer; (c) forming a photoresist layer over the protection layer; (d) exposing the photoresist layer to actinic radiation and developing the photoresist layer to form a patterned photoresist layer, thereby exposing regions of the protection layer; (e) etching through the protection layer and the polymeric layer where the protection layer is not protected by the patterned photoresist layer; (f) removing the patterned photoresist layer in a first removal process; and (g) removing the protection layer in a second removal process different from the first removal process. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220613 | PROTECTION OF POLYMER SURFACES DURING MICRO-FABRICATION - A method of protecting a polymeric layer from contamination by a photoresist layer. The method includes: (a) forming a polymeric layer over a substrate; (b) forming a non-photoactive protection layer over the polymeric layer; (c) forming a photoresist layer over the protection layer; (d) exposing the photoresist layer to actinic radiation and developing the photoresist layer to form a patterned photoresist layer, thereby exposing regions of the protection layer; (e) etching through the protection layer and the polymeric layer where the protection layer is not protected by the patterned photoresist layer; (f) removing the patterned photoresist layer in a first removal process; and (g) removing the protection layer in a second removal process different from the first removal process. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220614 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE - The invention is directed to a method for manufacturing an image sensor device. The method comprises steps of forming a photodiode and a transistor on a substrate. A salicide block is formed over a photo-sensing region of the photodiode. An interconnects processes is performed several times to forming a plurality of dielectric layers over the substrate and interconnects between the dielectric layers. A photolithography and etching process is performed to remove the dielectric layers over the photo-sensing region to expose the salicide block over the photo-sensing region. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220615 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SELF-ALIGNED MASK, ARTICLES PRODUCED BY SAME AND COMPOSITION FOR SAME - A method for forming a self-aligned pattern on an existing pattern on a substrate comprising applying a coating of a solution containing a masking material in a carrier, the masking material being either photo or thermally sensitive; performing a blanket exposure of the substrate; and allowing at least a portion of the masking material to preferential develop in a fashion that is replicates the existing pattern of the substrate. The existing pattern may be comprised of a first set of regions of the substrate having a first reflectivity and a second set of regions of the substrate having a second reflectivity different from the first composition. The first set of regions may include one or more metal elements and the second set of regions may include a dielectric. Structures made in accordance with the method. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220616 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A process for manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: preparing a substrate in which a silicon-containing resist pattern is formed on a processed-material layer, dry-etching the processed-material layer using the silicon-containing resist pattern as a mask to form a processed-material layer pattern, ashing the silicon-containing resist pattern to leave a silicon-containing residual resist, immersing the substrate on which the silicon-containing residual resist remains into pure water to swell and deform the silicon-containing residual resist, and immersing the substrate on which the swelled and deformed silicon-containing residual resist remains into diluted hydrofluoric acid to remove the silicon-containing residual resist. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220617 | Deep STI trench and SOI undercut enabling STI oxide stressor - A method for imparting stress to the channel region of a transistor is provided. In accordance with the method, a semiconductor layer ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220618 | ZIRCONIUM SILICON OXIDE FILMS - Electronic apparatus, systems, and methods include structures having a dielectric layer containing zirconium silicon oxide film. The zirconium silicon oxide film may be disposed in an integrated circuit, as well as in a variety of other electronic devices. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220619 | METHOD FOR INCREASING MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF DIELECTRIC FILM BY USING SEQUENTIAL COMBINATION OF TWO TYPES OF UV IRRADIATION - A method for increasing mechanical strength of a dielectric film includes: providing an initial dielectric film containing porogen; irradiating the initial dielectric film with first UV light having a first wavelength which is substantially or nearly similar to a maximum light absorption wavelength of the porogen for removing the porogen; and then irradiating the porogen-removed dielectric film with second UV light having a second wavelength which is shorter than the first wavelength, thereby increasing mechanical strength of the dielectric film. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220620 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SILICON CARBIDE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a silicon carbide semiconductor device includes forming a trench for a MOS gate in an SiC substrate by dry etching. Thereafter, the substrate with the trench is heat treated. The heat treatment includes heating the substrate in an Ar gas atmosphere or in a mixed gas atmosphere containing SiH | 2008-09-11 |
20080220621 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT METHOD - A substrate treatment apparatus that treats a substrate under treatment has an interface section, a substrate loading/unloading section, a reduced pressure atmosphere conveyance chamber, and an exposure treatment chamber. The interface section has a conveyance mechanism that can freely load and unload the substrate under treatment from another device into the apparatus or vice versa. The substrate under treatment can be loaded and unloaded into and from the substrate loading/unloading section in one direction by the conveyance mechanism of the interface section. The reduced pressure atmosphere conveyance chamber is disposed adjacent to and perpendicular to the direction of the substrate loading/unloading section and has a conveyance mechanism that conveys the substrate under treatment under a reduced pressure atmosphere. The exposure treatment chamber is disposed adjacent to and in parallel with the direction of the reduced pressure atmosphere conveyance chamber and performs an exposure treatment for the substrate under treatment. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220622 | Substrate processing pallet with cooling - A substrate processing pallet can cool a substrate. A substrate processing pallet can include a base member; an interface pad attachable to the base member, the interface pad having substantially the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the base member and adapted to facilitate cooling of the substrate; and a surface of the base member having features for aligning a substrate on the interface pad. A substrate processing pallet can also include a base member; an interface pad attachable to the base member; an electrostatic chuck for gripping the substrate during processing; an energy storage system for storing energy to sustain the electrostatic chuck at sufficient charge to sustain grip the substrate during processing; and a conduit for transporting gas to a backside of the substrate to facilitate cooling of the substrate. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220623 | Connector and method thereof - The invention discloses a connector, which includes a first connecting unit, a second connecting unit, a third connecting unit, and a determining unit. Moreover, the first connecting unit is capable of being electrically connected to a first power source and/or a first data source; and the second connecting unit is capable of being electrically connected to a second power source and/or a second data source. Additionally, the determining unit is electrically connected to the first connecting unit and the second connecting unit respectively, for selectively outputting a data signal and/or a power signal based on a connecting status. Furthermore, the third connecting unit is electrically connected to the determining unit and an electronic device, for transmitting the data signal and/or the power signal from the determining unit to the electronic device. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220624 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING ROTATIONAL MOMENT ABOUT A LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SMT CONNECTORS - Ali apparatus for supporting at least one electrical connector body, the apparatus includes a mechanical frame assembly mountable to a printed circuit board (PCB) and separable from the at least one connector body and the PCB. The frame assembly includes at least one base member for attachment to the PCB; and a plurality of rigid body members each spaced apart from one another and extending from the at least one base member or an adjacent rigid body member. The plurality of rigid body members receive a grouping of one or more connector bodies and a pair of adjacent rigid body members are configured to receive and support at least a portion of an entire length of respective opposing side surfaces defining each connector body. When a lateral force is applied to the connector body, the frame assembly acts as a support and transfers the lateral force to the PCB, thereby reducing a rotational moment at a base of each connector body connected to the PCB. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220625 | Flexible Board Contact Means for Connection of Outer Edge of Printed Circuit Board - The present invention relates to a longitudinal board guide rail for taking up an outer edge of a circuit board and for being provided in a board connection housing and comprising a board receiving portion e.g. a groove or similar, for receiving the circuit board edge. It comprises side plane contact means, flexible and/or displaceable board contact means comprising or being associated with said side plane contact means. Said flexible and/or displaceable contact means are in a first state so arranged or disposed that no contact is enabled with a board, e.g. a board insertion or contact-less state, and in a second state, e.g. a contact state, they are so arranged that contact is established with a board introduced or provided in the board receiving portion. The invention also relates to a board connection having arrangement with a number of such board guide rails. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220626 | Electronic product connection means - An electronic product connection means to correct the problem of higher costs involved in the only use of a flexible print circuit includes flexible flat cable and electronic cabling material with both connected and secured in position by a locating means; flexibility of the electronic cabling material allowing it be designed into different shape or bent depending on a circuit board provided for the connection means to be applied in various types of electronic products, e.g., at where between display panel and signal control circuit in a Notebook. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220627 | IC package having improved structure - An electrical connector assembly comprises an insulative housing having a base, with a mating interface, and a mounting interface corresponding to the mating face. The base has peripheral walls extending upwardly from the mating face. A plurality of contacts arranged in the base of the insulative housing. At least a pair of cantilevered push fingers formed on two adjacent walls for pushing the integrated circuit module toward opposing walls. At least a support device formed on the bottom of the push finger. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220628 | Electrical connector with dual-function protrusions - An electrical connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220629 | Electrical connector assembly with alignment pin - An electrical connector for connection to an electrical component assembly along a connection axis is provided. The electrical connector includes a body holding a first array of electrical contacts. The first array of electrical contacts are configured to electrically connect to a second array of electrical contacts of the electrical component assembly. An alignment pin extends outwardly from the body. The alignment pin is configured to be received within an alignment opening of the electrical component assembly for aligning the electrical component assembly with the body. The alignment pin includes at least one slot configured to receive an edge portion of the electrical component assembly that at least partially defines the alignment opening thereof. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220630 | CONNECTOR FOR STACKING CIRCUIT BOARDS - A connector assembly for connecting first and second circuit boards in a substantially parallel relationship includes a first connector matable to the first circuit board and a second connector matable to the second circuit board. A third connector is matable to the first and second connectors and is positioned therebetween. The third connector includes a wafer configured to provide a predetermined spacing between the first and second circuit boards. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220631 | Socket for Electronic Component - The present invention relates to a socket for electronic component which contains an electronic component. The socket for electronic component comprises a platy base, containers formed to be concaved on a front face of the base and to contain LED packages therein, connectors provided on side faces and connected to other members, supports each of which supports and fixes the LED package contained in the container and electrically connected to the LED package, heat conductors each of which is provided continuously from a bottom face side of the container to a rear face of the base and contacts the LED package contained in the container so as to conduct heat generated by the LED package, and terminals electrically connected to the other members coupled with the connectors and the supports. The heat generated by the LED package is conducted to the rear face of the base through the heat conductors, and effectively radiated to an installation member on which the socket for electronic component is mounted. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220632 | Large dimension electrical connector configured by modular unit sections - The present invention provides a large dimension electrical connector configured by modular unit sections. Specially, each modular unit has a plurality of contacts received therein and includes a plurality of edges that each has a plurality of flanges. The flange of one particular section of the modular unit interconnects with a flange of an adjacent one of the modular unit to form the large dimension electrical connector. In addition, the flanges of two adjacent modular unit connectors are disposed to overlap in a vertical direction and thickness of the two flanges after mated together is equal to the thickness of the large dimension electrical connector. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220633 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH SENSOR INTERCONNECT - A sensor interconnect assembly has a circuit substrate. An emitter portion of the substrate is adapted to mount emitters. A detector portion of the substrate is adapted to mount a detector. A cable portion of the substrate is adapted to connect a sensor cable. A first group of conductors are disposed on the substrate electrically interconnecting the emitter portion and the cable portion. A second group of conductors are disposed on the substrate electrically interconnecting the detector portion and the cable portion. A decoupling portion of the substrate disposed proximate the cable portion substantially mechanically isolating the cable portion from both the emitter portion and the detector portion so that sensor cable stiffness is not translated to the emitters or the detector. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220634 | APPARATUS FOR RESTRICTING ROTATIONAL MOMENT ABOUT A LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SMT CONNECTORS - An electrical connector includes a first connector body having an interlocking feature extending therefrom. The interlocking feature interlocks the first connector body with a complimentary interlocking feature extending from an adjacent second connector body to distribute a lateral force on either the first or second connector bodies across the adjacent connector body thereby reducing a rotational moment at a base of each electrical connector connected to a printed circuit board (PCB). | 2008-09-11 |
20080220635 | Connection or Device Adapter - A connection or device adapter, which can be placed on a mounting unit at right angles with respect to a longitudinal direction of busbars and mechanically connected, one contact element being electrically conductively connected to the facing busbar in a connection or device adapter per busbar and the contact elements in the connection or device adapter being led up to connection receptacles in the region of a narrow side of the connection or device adapter. If the contact elements are formed as contact bars and are electrically conductively connected to one another by the associated connection receptacles and form connection units and for the connection or device adapter to have receptacles for the connection units in the region of a narrow side and to accommodate the contact elements with contact points positioned in relation to the busbars, the complexity in terms of parts and assembly, in particular for the connection or device adapter, is substantially reduced and simplified. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220636 | ARRANGEMENT FOR POWERING USB KEYS - Charging or recharging a capacitor powers a USB key. The capacitor is connected to the USB plug. Inserting the key in a powered device charges or recharges the capacitor. Alternatively, the capacitor is connected to the USB plug and a rotatable generator electrically is connected to the capacitor. A sliding gear having teeth engages with complimentary teeth of the generator. A spring disposed at each end of the sliding gear to restrain the sliding movement of the gear. Movement of the sliding gear kinetically charges or recharges the capacitor. The USB key can include the capacitor alone or the kinetic arrangement or the combination of the capacitor and the kinetic arrangement. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220637 | Card edge connector with latch - A card edge connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220638 | Apparatus, System and Methods for Deadfront Visible Loadbreak - A loadbreak connector system and methods for visible break include first and second mating connector assemblies configured to make or break an electrical connection under energized circuit conditions, the first and second mating connectors selectively postionable relative to one another. One of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc follower, and the other of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc interrupter. The arc interrupter is configured to receive the arc follower, and the first and second meting connectors are positionable in an disconnected position wherein the arc follower remains engaged to and is located within the arc interrupter. Arc energy is distributed among multiple locations to reduce arc intensity. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220639 | CONNECTOR, A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND AN ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREFOR - Shorting terminals ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220640 | Plug-type connector with sleeve-type plug and socket - A plug-type connector has a plug-type socket, a contact holder fittable in the plug-type socket, and a cover shell engaged around the contact holder and fittable with the plug-type socket. Latch formations on the cover shell and on the contact holder secure the holder and shell together in a prelatched position with the holder only partially fitted in the shell. Thus, when the holder is fitted in the socket, the shell is to the socket and the holder is shifted in the shell into a final position fully inserted in the shell. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220641 | Burn-in socket having reinforced pressing member avoiding breakage thereof during opreration - An IC socket includes a base holding a plurality of contacts therein, at least one latch pivotably attached to the base, and at least one pressing member mounted on the base and being vertically movable relative to the base. The pressing member comprises at least one pair of pressing tabs extending toward the base and engaging with the latch to actuate the latch to pivotally move relatively to the base, a horizontal member physically connecting with the pair of pressing tabs, and an opening defined above the horizontal member and between the two pressing tabs. The horizontal member formed on the pressing member can enhance the intensity of the pressing member and prevent the pressing member from deformation and breakage. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220642 | Card edge connector - A card edge connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220643 | Land grid array connector having improved cover - An LGA connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220644 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes an electrical insulator made of an insulating material; a plurality of contacts fixed to the electrical insulator aligned in one direction, each contact including a contacting arm which can be in electrically continuous conduction with one of front and rear surfaces of a connection target; and a base portion from which the contacting arm extends to support the contacting arm; and an actuator which presses against the other of the front and rear surfaces of the connection target. At least one of the contacts includes a holding arm which extends from the base portion in a direction substantially parallel to the contacting arm to press the actuator toward the connection target. One of a through-hole and a cutout portion is formed in at least one of the contacts through the base portion thereof in a thickness direction thereof. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220645 | METHOD FOR INTEGRATING AN INDICATOR LIGHT IN A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method for integrating an indicator light in a connector assembly. A connector is mounted on a first side of the circuit board and an LED is mounted on an opposing side of the circuit board such that the LED is configured to project light through a light transfer passage into the interior of the connector on the first side of the circuit board. The LED can be used to provide a visual indication of a configuration or status of a circuit associated with the connector. The visual indication illuminates the interior surface of the connector when it is empty or illuminates a light transmissible plug inserted into the connector such that the visual indication is visible external to the connector. The novel arrangement can reduce manufacturing costs and permit easier replacement of a defective LED without requiring the removal of the connector. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220646 | ELECTRICAL OUTLET ASSEMBLY - An electrical outlet device includes an enclosure that contains one or more electrical outlets. The enclosure has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a side surface extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and forming an enclosure perimeter. The device further includes a cavity extending into the side surface of the enclosure and configured for receiving an electrical power cord that attaches inside of the enclosure perimeter. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220647 | Sealing Security Shield - A security shield for a coaxial cable interconnection between a male connector and a female connector includes a gasket having a cross-section fitted to an annular shoulder of the security shield. When the security shield is fitted onto the coaxial cable interconnection, the gasket provides a seal between the security shield, the male connector, and the female connector. In an alternative embodiment, two gaskets are used which are fitted onto different parts of the annular shoulder of the security shield. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220648 | Memory Disk - A memory disk structure includes a storage device, a hollow casing, an elastic member and a base. The storage device has a connector and a main body. The connector is installed in one end of the main body. The hollow casing has an opening and a recess with a protrusion. The elastic member and the base are attached to the main body, and the base has an engagement portion. When the connector passes through the opening of the hollow casing to make connector pushed into the hollow casing, the elastic member is deformed to make the engagement portion wedge in the recess and against the protrusion, and when the body is pushed into the hollow casing and the connector is exposed outside the hollow casing, the elastic member is fastened at the first recess to prevent the storage device from departing from the hollow casing. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220649 | Shielded shell having a spring finger integrally formed therewith - A shielded shell ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220650 | Shielded connector having prolonged latches to provide reliable retaining force to positioning the camera module mounted therein - A shielded connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220651 | Electrical connectors with detect terminal - An electrical connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220652 | HIGH VOLTAGE SHIELDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A high voltage (HV) shielded electrical connector assembly is disclosed. The HV connector assembly includes a HV connector sub-assembly including a HV cap connector and a HV plug connector, a HV interlock (HVIL), and a low voltage (LV) connector sub-assembly. The HV cap connector includes an HV cap outer housing, and HV cap inner housing, and a HV cap shield disposed therebetween, the HV cap shield secured within the HV cap outer housing, and the HV cap inner housing secured within the HV cap shield. The HV plug connector includes an HV plug outer housing, and HV plug inner housing, and a HV plug shield disposed therebetween, the HV plug shield secured within the HV plug outer housing and the HV plug inner housing secured within the HV plug shield. The HV cap shield and the HV plug shield form a continuous EMI shield when the HV plug connector and the HV cap connector are mated. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220653 | BULB SOCKET AND AN ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREFOR - A frame-shaped cover ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220654 | Card edge connector - A card edge connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220655 | Electrical connector with improved retention structures - An electrical connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220656 | Modular jack assembly having improved base element - A modular jack assembly ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220657 | Connector keep-out apparatus and methods - Connector apparatus and methods providing for “keep-out” functionality against improperly sized plugs or inserts are disclosed. In one embodiment the invention discloses a connector assembly incorporating an integrated keep-out feature associated with the housing. In one variant, the connector assembly comprises a modular jack connector, and the keep-out feature(s) is/are formed substantially within one or more the sidewall(s) of the housing, thereby simplifying its assembly and reducing its cost, as well as conserving on connector interior space. In another embodiment, the keep-out feature comprises an element disposed substantially within a plane parallel to the front face of the connector. Methods for manufacturing and using connectors with integrated keep-out features are also disclosed. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220658 | Modular cable termination plug - The invention is a modular cable termination plug having a conductor divider having an entrant barb and a plurality of divider channels, a load bar having a plurality of through holes and a plurality of slots, and a plurality of contact terminals. Additionally, the invention may include a housing, a strain relief collar and a strain relief boot. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220659 | Rear-Cover Attachment Structure - A fixation structure for a rear cover ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220660 | Electrical connector assembly - An electrical connector assembly, comprises a terminal block defining a plurality of receiving passageways therein, a plurality of terminals assembled to the receiving passageways, and a fastening element assembled to the terminal block. Each terminal comprises a main portion, a tail portion extending rearward from the main portion and a contacting portion extending forwardly from the base portion. The fastening element comprises a base portion, a pair of resilient arms extending away from the base portion, and a pair of hooks formed at distal ends of the pair resilient arms. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220661 | Electrical card connector having metallic hinge for reliably supporting a pivotally mounted cover thereon - An electrical card connector for receiving a card comprises an insulating housing with a plurality of contacts, a cover, and a pivoting mechanism moveably connecting the cover and the housing. A pair pivoting portions is disposed on the opposite sides of a rear end of the cover, and a pair of mounting portions is disposed on an end of the housing corresponding to the pivoting portions. The connector further comprises an enforcing member having a pair of pivoting wings mounted to the mounting portions of the housing, and each pivoting wing has a pivoting hole for moveably connecting the pivoting portion of the cover. The pivoting wing of the enforcing member and the pivoting portion of the cover together form the pivoting mechanism. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220662 | Electric Contact for High-Temperature Fuel Cells and Methods for The Production of Said Contact - An electric contact for high-temperature fuel cells and to methods for the production of said contacts. The aim of the invention is to enable long-term use at high operating temperatures of up to 950° C., offering high electrical conductivity and being able to be produced at low cost. The inventive electric contact is produced from a composite consisting of a metal component and a ceramic component. The metal component is, preferably, formed with at least one metal oxide. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220663 | Shielded connector for reducing the deflection of the terminal - A shielded connector ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220664 | Wiper for Tool String Direct Electrical Connection - In one aspect of the invention, a downhole electrical connection system comprises first and second tubular bodies adapted for threaded connection to each other, each tubular body comprising an inner and an outer diameter. First and second electrical conductor assemblies are disposed within the inner diameters of the tubular bodies and are substantially coaxial with the tubular bodies and generally extend the length of the tubular bodies. The first electrical conductor assembly comprises a first electrical contact adapted to abut a second electrical contact of the second electrical conductor assembly when the first and second tubular bodies are coupled together. The first electrical contact is disposed within an elastically deformable wiper, and the elastically deformable wiper is adapted to expose the first electrical contact as it is engaged by the second electrical contact under an axially compressive load. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220665 | Compliant pin components for a printed circuit board assembly - A self-contained power distribution device is provided having compliant pins for attachment to mating receptacles of a printed circuit board for use in a vehicle electrical system. An insulative body forms a housing. An electrical switching element is disposed within the housing. A plurality of non-coaxial terminal contacts extend from a lower planar surface of the housing. Each of the plurality of terminal contacts is substantially parallel to one another having exposed portions adapted to be received by the mating receptacles of a printed circuit board. The plurality of terminal contacts is in electrical communication with the switching element. The exposed portion of the plurality of terminal contacts each has a compliance feature that is resilient to deformation when received by the mating receptacles of the printed circuit board. An interference condition occurs between the compliance feature and the mating receptacles. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220666 | Electrical terminal having a compliant retention section - An electrical terminal of the type to be inserted into an aperture of an electrical panel member is provided. The electrical terminal includes a base and an insertion portion extending from the base to a first end. A slit formed through the insertion portion and extending from or between the base and between the first end defines a compliant portion having a first leg and a second leg. A substantially central axis extends between opposite ends of the slit so that a segment of the first leg is deformed in one direction away from the axis, while a segment of the second leg is deformed in a direction away from the axis opposite the first leg. The deformed first leg segment and the deformed second leg segment are offset from the center of the slit. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220667 | ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FOR SEALED ACCUMULATOR - A terminal for a sealed accumulator comprises a single-piece body made of aluminium with at least one tinned zone for soldering to an electronic card and at least one non-tinned zone for connection to a current output terminal of the accumulator. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220668 | Marine Outdrive - A marine outdrive ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220669 | Hydraulic saildrive apparatus - The subject invention provides a hydraulic saildrive apparatus comprising an upper unit | 2008-09-11 |
20080220670 | Propeller shield apparatus for trolling motor - A propeller shield apparatus for mounting to a trolling motor having an exposed propeller with a horizontal axis includes a vertical fin and an arcuate propeller shield. The arcuate propeller shield is oriented concave downward and fixed to the vertical fin. The vertical fin is carried by the trolling motor. The vertical fin spaces the propeller shield above the propeller. A curved bracket is provided, connected to the vertical fin, and is clamped to the trolling motor. Angular fins can be provided at opposite ends of the propeller shield which extend substantially radially from the horizontal axis. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220671 | STERN DRIVE, IN PARTICULAR FOR TWIN-PROPELLER BOATS - A stern-drive unit for boats with an inclined hull, wherein the mechanical units are separated from the supporting structure, which is made in the form of a structure ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220672 | RELEASABLE SPRING-LOCKING MECHANISM FOR RAPID WATERCRAFT FIN ATTACHMENT - The present invention provides fin attachment devices and methods based upon the concept of vertical, instead of horizontal, locking forces for fin attachment to watercraft. In some embodiments the spring force is employed as the actual locking mechanism, and insertion and desertion forces are designed into the spring. The spring may be designed so that the insertion force is less than the desertion force. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220673 | MOISTURE-WICKING AND FAST DRYING CLOTH - A moisture-wicking and fast drying cloth has an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer is made of hydrophilic synthetic fiber and has multiple meshes. The meshes are defined through the outer layer. The inner layer is made of hydrophobic synthetic fiber and is bonded to the outer layer. The inner layer exposed by the meshes pulls away from a person's skin and protrudes into the meshes when perspiration exceeds evaporating moisture from the outer layer, so area of the inner layer contacting the person's skin will be reduced to make the person comfortable. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220674 | Environment protective multi-color pad and method of manufacturing the same - An environment protective multi-color pad and a method of manufacturing the same. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing and smoothening a middle net fabric and continuously outputting the middle net fabric; (b) coating environment protective soft materials on the smoothened middle net fabric according to at least one predetermined pattern through a plurality of material dispenser/flow control systems, which is for controlling the environment protective soft materials having different hues and disposed on at least one side of the middle net fabric; and (c) providing a predetermined high-temperature to the middle net fabric coated with the environment protective soft materials, wherein the predetermined high-temperature enables the environment protective soft materials to foam so that the environment protective multi-color pad having more than two colors is formed. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220675 | LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER COATING COMPOSITION, CURTAIN AIR BAG, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - Provided is a liquid silicone rubber coating composition, including predetermined quantities of (A) an organopolysiloxane containing 2 or more Si atom-bonded alkenyl groups, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane containing 2 or more SiH groups, (C) an addition reaction catalyst, (D) a finely powdered silica with a specific surface area of at least 50 m | 2008-09-11 |
20080220676 | Liquid water resistant and water vapor permeable garments - A water resistant garment is disclosed having regions of high MVTR while maintaining water resistance. The garment has a fabric layer adjacent one major surface of a nanofiber layer. The surface of the nanofibers are coated with a coating containing a fluorocarbon polymeric moiety and a resin binder or extender which is soluble in water and/or other solvents. The coated nanofiber layer has a contact angle of greater than 145°. The garment optionally includes a second fabric layer adjacent the other major surface of the nanofiber layer. The garment has regions having a Frazier air permeability of between about 0.5 m | 2008-09-11 |
20080220677 | FABRICS HAVING SOIL RESISTANCE AND NO OIL STAINS AFTER WIPING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a fabric having soil resistance and no oil stains after wiping and a manufacturing method thereof. The fabric of the present invention comprises an underlayer and a soil-resistant protection film, which can effectively prevent oil corrosion, penetration, and permeation of the surface of the fabric, thus resulting in no oil stains after wiping. The manufacturing method of the present invention comprises the steps of dyeing, setting, performing an underlayer surface treatment to form an underlayer on a surface of the fabric, and performing a soil resistance processing treatment to form a soil-resistant protection film on the surface of the underlayer. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220678 | Textile Surface Structure Comprising an Arrangement of a Plurality of Conductive Threads or Threads Exhibiting Conductive Properties and Method for the Production Thereof - The invention relates to a surface textile structure comprising an arrangement of a plurality of conductive threads or threads exhibiting conductive properties. Insulating sections are arranged between the conductive threads or insulating threads are incorporated into the structure. The structure also comprises an inorganic electroluminescent material and electric connection elements. According to the invention, the electroluminescent material is incorporated into intermediate areas of the structure or is embodied inside the structure in the form of coated threads. The structure is also provided with a coating which is also selective made of a fluorescent material and/or optical brightening agents. The overall arrangement comprises a transparent, elastic, covering protective layer. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220679 | Narrow cavity batt with flange - An insulation product includes an elongated batt of fibrous insulation material having a first major face and a first installation end. A facing covers the first major face. The facing includes a mounting flange extending beyond the first installation end of the elongated batt of fibrous insulation material. A method of producing the insulation product includes the steps covering a major face of an elongated batt of fibrous insulation material with a facing and making a cut line through the elongated batt of fibrous insulation material so as to provide the elongated batt of fibrous insulation material with a first installation end and a removable discard strip adjacent the first installation end. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220680 | Antimicrobial strands, their production and their use - Described are antimicrobial strands comprising a) thermoplastic elastomer, b) polymer having a melting point of at least 10°C. below the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer and c) halogenated phenol. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220681 | FLASH-SPUN SHEET MATERIAL - This invention relates to improved plexifilamentary sheet material useful in protective apparel and filtration media, which material is comprised of substantially continuous polyethylene plexifilamentary fiber strands and has a Frazier Permeability, normalized to 1.0 oz/yd | 2008-09-11 |
20080220682 | Panel for flat panel display | 2008-09-11 |
20080220683 | Luminance improved organic electroluminescent device - An organic light emitting diode (OLED) is capable of improving light efficiency per pixel unit by forming a cathode electrode to cover an anode electrode, thereby focusing light emitted from a luminescent layer per pixel unit. The OLED comprises: a second insulating film formed on a substrate including a TFT with source/drain electrodes formed on a first insulating film; a lower electrode formed on the second insulating film and connected to one of the source/drain electrodes; a third insulating film having an opening for exposing a portion of the lower electrode; a luminescent layer formed on the lower electrode inside the opening; a groove formed to surround the luminescent layer; and an upper electrode formed on the substrate including the groove so that the upper electrode surrounds the luminescent layer. The upper electrode functions as a reflection layer for reflecting total light while light emitted from the luminescent layer is being pulled out through the substrate. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220684 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - There are provided an electronic component production method and an electronic component by which the number of scribing processes can be reduced and the productivity can be made higher while surely preventing short circuiting during the production. An electronic component including a short ring residue portion and a method of producing the electronic component are provided. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220685 | Interleaved Electrodes In A Passive Matrix Display - A passive matrix in-plane switching bi-stable display ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220686 | Laser-based method for making field emission cathode - A method for making a field emission cathode includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface opposite to the first substrate surface; (b) forming a conductive film on the first substrate surface; (c) forming a light absorption layer on the conductive film; (d) forming a catalyst film on the light absorption layer; (e) flowing a mixture of a carrier gas and a carbon source gas over the catalyst film; (f) focusing a laser beam on the catalyst film and/or on the second substrate surface to locally heat the catalyst to a predetermined reaction temperature; and (g) growing an array of the carbon nanotubes via the catalyst film to form a field emission cathode. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220687 | Wireless remote-control model - A wireless remote-control model includes a safety management portion having a central control device, and the safety management portion includes a determination portion, such that when a battery is connected correctly, a first mode buzz signal instruction is sent to a buzzer control portion for indicating that the battery is connected. If the battery is connected correctly and a start pushbutton is pressed during an examination period, or a second mode buzz signal instruction is sent to the buzzer control portion for indicating that the operation is started, or a third mode buzz signal instruction is sent to the buzzer control portion for indicating that a power motor is at a driving idle state when the examination determines a normal condition, so as to assure the safety of an operator (or a user) as well as the safety of the wireless remote-control model itself. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220688 | Stuffed toy - A stuffed toy is disclosed that provides a user with a storage pouch. For example, the stuffed toy may comprise a pouch located near the abdomen of the stuffed toy and this pouch may further comprise a locking opening. A user may then store toys or other objects in the pouch securely. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220689 | Construction set for constructing a user-definable apparatus - A construction set for constructing a user-definable apparatus. for example a robot, is provided with one or more construction set components. The components may include components that are reconfigurable into other construction set components, and that have at least one demarcation defining adjacent segments thereof. The demarcations facilitate reconfiguration of the construction set components to produce other construction set components. The construction set may include an electromechanical drive assembly having an integrated speed control and operable to receive interchangeable. non-circular drive shafts. The electromechanical drive assembly may be configured to attach to and self-align relative to other construction set components. One or more of the components may be provided with openings through which the non-circular drive shafts may rotate. The drive shaft may be locked in relation to openings of components that allow the drive shaft to rotate via a lock plate. A bearing plate may also be included. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220690 | Toy Building System with Function Bricks - A toy building system with function bricks adapted to perform a function in response to a mechanical trigger action; sensor bricks with a sensor adapted to produce an output in response to a mechanical trigger action; and logic bricks with an input responsive to a sensor brick output and adapted to perform a logic function on the sensor brick output and to produce a logic output. The sensor brick output and the logic brick output are arranged in a first uniform manner relative to the coupling means, and the sensor output action and the logic output action are of uniform physical nature. The logic brick input and the function brick input are arranged in a second uniform manner relative to the coupling means. The function brick input is responsive to a logic brick output and adapted to perform the function in response to a logic brick output. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220691 | Hula-Hoop for Pressing Flesh of Waist in Vertical Direction - Disclosed herein is a hula-hoop, which applies pressing force in a vertical direction as well as in a horizontal direction when the hula-hoop is rotated, thus achieving a good exercise effect, and which performs an acupressure action and a compression action using acupressure protrusions. The hula-hoop includes first and second rings ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220692 | MULTI-MODE THREE WHEELED TOY VEHICLE - A toy vehicle has first, second and third wheels for movement over a surface. Each of the first, second and third wheels has a respective first, second and third axis of rotation that lies between the remaining two other axes of rotation such that the three axes of rotation are mutually adjoining. Each of the three axes of rotation crosses over the other two axes of rotation such that an angle is formed between each adjoining crossing pair of the axes of rotation where each angle is other than a multiple of 90 degrees. Each wheel is individually powered so that the toy vehicle can translate in any horizontal direction regardless of its facing direction. Two of the wheels can be realigned so their axes of rotation are collinear for conventional movement. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220693 | Toy sword device and game - A toy sword device and game is disclosed that provides an enhanced user play experience. For example, the sword device may comprise a point sensor and game controller. A user may then play various sword point games managed by the game controller. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220694 | CENTERLESS FEED-THROUGH SUPER-FINISHING DEVICE HAVING A LAPPING SYSTEM CONTAINING A FREELY-DISPOSED ABRASIVE - A centerless feed-through super-finishing device including: first and second feed-through rollers having first and second longitudinal outer surfaces; a metallic part having a generally cylindrical section, disposed between the outer surfaces, wherein a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical section is generally aligned with the outer surfaces, the cylindrical section having a metal working surface, the outer surfaces disposed in a near-parallel fashion; a rotating mechanism for rotation of the rollers along respective longitudinal axes thereof, and for effecting thereby a rotation of the cylindrical section, wherein an angle between the rollers is selected such that rotation of the rollers propels the cylindrical section between the rollers; and a lapping system including: a lapping tool having a polymeric contact surface disposed to contact the working surface, and a lapping mechanism, associated with the lapping tool, adapted to exert a load on the contact and working surfaces; and abrasive particles, freely disposed between the contact and working surfaces, wherein the contact surface and the lapping mechanism are adapted, and the abrasive particles are selected, such that the relative motion under the load effects lapping of the working surface, and wherein the surfaces of the rollers are covered with a polymeric material. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220695 | Apparatus on a flat card or roller card for grinding a fibre processing clothing disposed on a rotating cylinder or a card flat - In an apparatus on a carding machine for grinding a fibre processing clothing on a roller or a card flat, grinding equipment includes at least one grinding element and an infeed device serving to position the grinding element against the clothing. To permit reliable detection and monitoring of the contact between the at least one grinding element and the clothing in a simple manner, a structure-borne noise sensor is associated with the grinding equipment and an electronic evaluator is capable of determining from the structure-borne noise the intensity of the contact between the at least one grinding element and the clothing. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220696 | HONING FEED SYSTEM HAVING FULL CONTROL OF FEED FORCE, RATE, AND POSITION AND METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE SAME - The feed system for a honing machine provides a capability to dynamically correct in real time errors in bore size inferred arising from variations in feed force, and a method of operation of the same. The system allows a user to select between rate and force controlled honing modes, which provides one or more of the advantages of both modes. The system provides capabilities for automatic rapid automatic bore wall detection, compensation for elasticity of elements of the feed system and honing tool, and automatic tool protection. The system is automatically operable using feed force, feed rate and positional information for honing a work piece to one or more target parameters, such as one or more in-process sizes and a final size. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220697 | Machine Including Grinding Wheel and Wheel Dresser - Disclosed are a machine with a grinding wheel and a dressing surface and related method. The dressing surface is movable in at least two axes of translation relative to the grinding wheel. The rotational speed of the grinding wheel and dressing surface preferably are under the control of a computer control system, whereby the speed of rotation of the dressing surface may be adjusted as the diameter of the dressing wheel and as the diameter of the grinding wheel is decreased during use. The machine may be used in continuous or intermittent dressing operations. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220698 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT SLURRY APPLICATION FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING - An embodiment relates generally to a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus. The apparatus includes a platen adapted to receive a wafer to be chemical-mechanically polished and a polishing pad configured to polish the wafer. The apparatus also includes a slurry feed line configured to provide slurry to the polishing pad and at least one slurry dispensing outlet coupled to the slurry feed line and configured to dispense slurry as a mist of small droplets ranging from submicron to about 500 microns. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220699 | Fluid system and method for thin kerf cutting and in-situ recycling - A fluid jet system for achieving a kerf width less than 0.015 inches is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes an orifice mount having a high-pressure fluid bore and an abrasive bore configured to communicate an abrasive mixture in form of a paste or foam to at least a portion of the high-pressure fluid bore. The system further includes a pressure-generating bore and a thin kerf mixing tube respectively provided toward opposing longitudinal ends of the mount body, minimizing a distance therebetween. A method of in-situ recycling of abrasives in the high-pressure fluid jet system includes catching the exiting abrasive-fluid mixture in a catching device, filtering the mixture in a filtering device, and directly pumping the filtered abrasive-fluid mixture to the mixing area without requiring conditioning of the mixture to remove liquids. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220700 | Glass Substrate for Information Recording Medium and Method for Producing the Same - A glass substrate for an information recording medium is manufactured by polishing the surface of a raw material glass plate. The polishing of the raw material glass plate is divided into a step for performing a first polishing process to roughly polish the surface of the raw material glass plate to be smooth and a step for performing a second polishing process to finely polish the surface of the roughly polished raw material glass plate to be smoother. The first polishing process uses a polishing pad made of a synthetic resin foam and slides the polishing pad on the raw material glass plate surface while supplying a polishing agent to roughly polish the surface. A pad dressing process is performed on the polishing pad before being used in the first polishing process. The pad dressing process polishes the surface of the polishing pad by sliding the polishing pad on a pad dresser including abrasive grains. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220701 | Polishing Pad and Method for Making the Same - A method for making a polishing pad includes providing a non-woven fabric made of a plurality of fibers. The non-woven fabric is submerged with a polymer resin solution. The polymer resin submerged in non-woven fabric is cured to form a porous polymer having an outer face adapted for polishing a workpiece. The outer face of the porous polymer is finished to form a polishing pad with a plurality of naps on the outer face. The plurality of naps on the outer face have a density ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 g/cm3, and the plurality of naps on the outer face have a length ranging from 50 to 600 μm. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220702 | POLISHING PAD HAVING SURFACE TEXTURE - The present invention relates to a polishing pad having a surface texture. The surface texture is disposed on the polishing surface of the polishing pad. The surface texture comprises at least one first groove, at least one second groove, and a plurality of holes. The second groove extends from a central portion of the polishing pad to the edge of the polishing pad, and the first groove(s) is intersected with the second groove(s) to form a plurality of intersection points. The holes are disposed at the intersection points, and the depth of the holes is larger than that of the first groove. Thus, the second groove(s) enables impurities suspended in the polishing slurry to be quickly removed from the polishing pad, and the holes can store the polishing slurry to delay the polishing particles in the polishing slurry from departing from the polishing pad. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220703 | ABRASIVE BACKING AND ABRASIVE CLOTH - The present invention relates to an abrasive backing and abrasive cloth and more particularly, to an abrasive backing including an upper weave layer and a lower weave layer which are comprised with warps and wefts, and a binding yarn which connects the upper weave layer and the lower weave layer, wherein the abrasive backing is woven by using the wefts of the upper weave layer having a different thickness from those of the lower weave layer. when the weft of the upper weave layer and that of the lower weave layer have a different thickness, the upper weave layer and the lower weave layer may have uneven surface having different details and coat abrasive materials having different grain sizes. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220704 | AUTOMATIC SPREADING ADJUSTMENT - An apparatus for producing a plaited portion on a packaging casing material which accommodates a filling material, in particular sausage meat, wherein the plaited portion is at least approximately filling material-free at least during the formation thereof, including: a first displacer unit and a second displacer unit which is displaceable reversibly in a linear movement with respect to the first displacer unit, and a drive unit for at least the drive for the linear movement of the second displacer unit, wherein provided between the drive unit and the second displacer unit is at least one drive force transmission unit which transmits the drive force produced by the drive unit to the second displacer unit and which is pivotable reversibly about a pivot point, the position of which is adjustable. | 2008-09-11 |
20080220705 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOOSENING A PLUCKS SET - The disclosure relates to a method and aspects of an apparatus for loosening a plucks set ( | 2008-09-11 |
20080220706 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR FIXING A CARCASS - The invention relates to a fixation device ( | 2008-09-11 |