1. A tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating piece, comprising:
a base having a proximal edge, a distal edge, and opposing side edges;
a pair of vibrating arms extending in a longitudinal direction from the distal edge;
respective excitation electrodes situated on the vibrating arms;
extraction electrodes situated on the base and connected to respective excitation electrodes: and
connecting terminals connected to respective extraction electrodes and comprising a eutectic alloy, wherein
the excitation electrodes, extraction electrodes, and connecting terminals comprise (i) a first metal layer consisting of a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ni, Ti, Al, and W, (ii) an oxide layer of an oxidized form of the metal of the first metal layer, (iii) a foundation layer consisting of a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ni, Ti, Al, and W formed on the oxide layer, and (iv) a second metal layer consisting of a metal selected from the group consisting of Au and Ag formed on the foundation layer, wherein a portion of the second metal layer is removed at designated loci on the extraction electrodes so that the second metal layer on the excitation electrode and the second metal layer on the connecting terminals are not formed as one connected metal film.
2. A piezoelectric device, comprising;
a piezoelectric vibrating piece as recited in claim 1;
an outer frame surrounding the base and vibrating arms:
a lid bonded to a first major surface of the outer frame; and
a package base bonded to a second major surface of the outer frame.
3. The vibrating piece of claim 1, further comprising:
a respective supporting arm extending, outboard of each vibrating arm, from each side edge of the base; and
an outer frame surrounding the base, vibrating arms, and supporting arms, wherein
the supporting arms are connected to the outer frame, and
the extraction electrodes are formed on the respective supporting arms and the outer frame, and the connecting terminals are formed on the outer frame.
4. A piezoelectric device, comprising;
a piezoelectric vibrating piece as recited in claim 3;
an outer frame surrounding the base and vibrating arms;
a lid bonded to a first major surface of the outer frame; and
a package base bonded to a second major surface of the outer frame.
5. The vibrating piece of claim 1, wherein the second metal layer is removed at the connecting terminals.
6. A piezoelectric device, comprising;
a piezoelectric vibrating piece as recited in claim 5;
an outer frame surrounding the base and vibrating arms;
a lid bonded to a first major surface of the outer frame; and
a package base bonded to a second major surface of the outer frame.
7. A tuning-fork type piezoelectric vibrating piece, comprising:
a base having a proximal edge, a distal edge, and opposing side edges;
a pair of vibrating arms extending in a longitudinal direction from the distal edge;
respective excitation electrodes situated on the vibrating arms;
respective extraction electrodes situated on the base and connected to the excitation electrodes; and
connecting terminals electrically connected to respective extraction electrodes and being situated on the base, the supporting arms, and the outer frame; wherein
the excitation electrodes, extraction electrodes, and connecting terminals comprise (i) a first metal layer consisting of a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ni, Ti, Al, and W, (ii) an oxide layer of an oxidized form of the metal of the first metal layer, (iii) a foundation layer consisting of a metal selected from the group consisting of Cr, Ni, Ti, Al, and W formed on the oxide layer, and (iv) a second metal layer consisting of a metal selected from the group consisting of Au and Ag formed on the foundation layer, wherein a portion of the second metal layer is removed at the connecting terminals and at loci on the extraction electrodes adjacent the connecting terminals, so that the second metal layer on the excitation electrodes and the second metal layer on the connecting terminals are not formed as a single connected metal film.
8. A piezoelectric device, comprising;
a piezoelectric vibrating piece as recited in claim 7;
an outer frame surrounding the base and vibrating arms;
a lid bonded to a first surface of the outer frame; and
a package base bonded to a second major surface of the outer frame.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
What is claimed is:
1. A urinal coaster for placement of a beverage container on an upper portion of a plumbing fixture of a urinal, the coaster comprising:
a planar section sized and shaped to fit on the upper portion of the plumbing fixture of the urinal; and
means for affixing the planar section to the upper portion of the plumbing fixture, whereby the beverage container is placed on a top surface of the planar section.
2. The urinal coaster of claim 1 wherein the planar section is substantially circular and sized to accommodate the beverage container.
3. The urinal coaster of claim 1 wherein the means for affixing the planar section to the upper portion of the plumbing fixture includes an attachment section surrounding the upper portion of the plumbing fixture.
4. The urinal coaster of claim 4 wherein the attachment section is constructed of an elastomeric material.
5. The urinal coaster of claim 4 wherein the attachment section includes an advertisement located on an outer surface of the attachment section.
6. The urinal coaster of claim 1 wherein the means for affixing the planar section to the upper portion of the plumbing fixture includes applying an adhesive to a bottom surface of the planar section and positioning the planar section to the upper portion of the plumbing fixture.
7. The urinal coaster of claim 1 wherein the means for affixing the planar section to the upper portion of the plumbing fixture includes attaching an attachment section around the upper portion of the plumbing fixture in clamshell fashion.
8. The urinal coaster of claim 1 wherein the planar section includes a rim extending upwardly from the planar section, whereby the beverage container is positioned within an interior portion of the rim.
9. The urinal coaster of claim 8 wherein the rim includes an advertisement located to an outer surface of the rim.
10. The urinal coaster of claim 1 wherein the top surface of the planar section includes an advertisement.
11. A urinal coaster for placement of a beverage container on an upper portion of a plumbing fixture of a urinal, the coaster comprising:
a planar section sized and shaped to fit on the upper portion of the plumbing fixture of the urinal; and
an attachment section surrounding the upper portion of the plumbing fixture to affix the planar section to the plumbing fixture, whereby the beverage container is placed on a top surface of the planar section.
12. A placement system for positioning a beverage container on a urinal, the beverage container comprising:
a urinal having a plumbing fixture;
a planar section sized and shaped to fit on an upper portion of the plumbing fixture of the urinal; and
an attachment section surrounding the upper portion of the plumbing fixture to affix the planar section to the plumbing fixture, whereby the beverage container is placed on a top surface of the planar section.
13. The placement system of claim 12 wherein the upper portion of the plumbing fixture includes a hex-shaped nut located on a top of the upper portion of the plumbing fixture, whereby the planar section is positioned on the hex-shaped nut.
14. The placement system of claim 12 wherein the plumbing fixture includes a sensor for sensing the presence of an individual located in front of the urinal; and
wherein the attachment section is shaped to allow the sensor to operate properly.