All The Claims

1. A cam follower assembly, comprising:
a shaft having a body portion, the body portion having a flanged head extending radially outward proximate one end of the shaft, the body portion having a cylindrical outer bearing surface extending from the flanged head and terminating part way along the body portion, the body portion defining a mounting portion between an end of the cylindrical outer bearing surface and a distal end of the shaft;
an outer ring defining a cylindrical outer cam follower surface and a cylindrical inner surface defining a bore through said outer ring, the outer ring being positioned around the shaft so that the cylindrical inner surface and the cylindrical outer surface are aligned with one another and form an annular space there between;
a plurality of rollers, positioned in said annular space;
a channel extending through the shaft and branching radially outward at an outlet positioned at the cylindrical outer bearing surface;
a lubrication assembly disposed in an interior area defined by the body portion, the lubrication assembly including a pressurizing device positioned upstream of a lubrication reservoir and a metering device positioned downstream of the lubrication reservoir, the lubrication reservoir being in fluid communication with the outlet;
a membrane positioned downstream of the lubrication reservoir;
a piercing device positioned proximate the membrane; and
the membrane being piercable by the piercing device to release a lubricant from the lubrication reservoir.
2. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein the lubrication assembly is contained in a cartridge.
3. The cam follower assembly of claim 2, wherein the cartridge is installed in the interior area defined by the body portion of the shaft.
4. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein the pressurizing device is a spring.
5. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein an end cap is removably positioned in the interior area, one side of the end cap engaging the pressurizing device.
6. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein the metering device is a porous material.
7. The cam follower assembly of claim 6, wherein the porous material controls flow of a lubricant from the lubrication reservoir based on temperature of the cam follower assembly.
8. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein the metering device comprises a bi-metallic strip and an orifice plate, wherein the bi-metallic strip moves upon temperature increase.
9. The cam follower assembly of claim 8, wherein the bi-metallic strip controls flow of a lubricant from the lubrication reservoir based on a temperature of the cam follower assembly.
10. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein the metering device allows flow of a lubricant from the lubrication reservoir in response to a change in temperature of the cam follower assembly.
11. The cam follower assembly of claim 2, wherein the metering device is fixedly positioned outside of the cartridge such that the lubricant from the lubrication reservoir flows through the cartridge prior to flowing through the metering device.
12. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, further comprising;
an activation device removably coupled to the pressurizing device;
the activation device movably engaging the shaft;
the pressurizing device defining a standby position wherein the activation device secures the pressurizing device in fixed relation to the shaft; and
the pressurizing device defining an activated position wherein the activation device is separated from the pressurizing device and the pressurizing device is activated to move into the lubrication reservoir.
13. The cam follower assembly of claim 1, wherein said plurality of rollers comprises two rows of rollers, each row being longitudinally positioned in said annular space.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. An alarm module, comprising:
a first switch operatively connected to a switch-trigger mechanism;
a second switch operatively connected to a key receiving device;
a signal module for generating a signal for producing an alarm; and
a power source;
wherein at least said first switch, said second switch, said signal module, and said power source are operatively connected to define an electrical circuit;
wherein said first switch opens when a force is applied to said switch-trigger mechanism; and
wherein said second switch opens upon insertion of a key in said key receiving device.
2. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising a third switch configured to close when current is passed through said third switch, and open upon insertion of a key in said key receiving device.
3. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said first switch opens when said force is applied to said switch-trigger mechanism in a direction towards said alarm module.
4. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said first switch opens when said force is applied to said switch-trigger mechanism in a direction away from said alarm module.
5. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said signal module comprises an integrated circuit configured to actuate a sound generator.
6. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising a front cover and a back cover.
7. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising wire capture clips.
8. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said switch-trigger mechanism is configured to receive a hanging device.
9. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising a sound generator, responsive to said signal for producing an alarm, configured to generate a audible sound.
10. The alarm module of claim 9, wherein said sound generator comprises a piezo transducer.
11. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said signal module comprises a transmitter configured to transmit said signal for producing an alarm.
12. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising a receiver, responsive to said signal for producing an alarm, configured to activate an alarm.
13. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said signal for producing an alarm secures at least one locking mechanism.
14. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said power source comprises at least one battery.
15. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising a key configured for insertion in said key receiving device.
16. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising an apparatus configured to receive a mounting device.
17. The alarm module of claim 1, further comprising a mounting plate.
18. The alarm module of claim 1, wherein said signal for producing an alarm is transmitted using a radio frequency carrier.
19. An alarm module, comprising:
first switching means operatively connected to means for actuating said first switching means;
second switching means operatively connected to means for receiving a key;
means for generating a signal for producing an alarm; and
means for providing power;
wherein at least said first switching means, said second switching means, said means for generating a signal for producing an alarm, and said means for providing power are operatively connected to define an electrical circuit;
wherein said first switching means is opened when a force is applied to said means for actuating said first switching means; and
wherein said second switching means is opened upon insertion of a key in said means for receiving a key.
20. The alarm module of claim 19, further comprising third switching means for closing when current is passed through said third switching means, and for opening upon insertion of a key in said means for receiving a key.

1. A power semiconductor device comprising:
a semiconductor die, said semiconductor die including a drift region of a first conductivity type;
a channel region of a second conductivity type over said drift region;
a plurality of trenches extending to a depth below said channel region;
gate insulation formed on sidewalls of each trench;
a gate electrode disposed inside each trench;
a silicide body formed over each gate electrode;
an oxide plug comprised of TEOS formed inside each trench and directly on a respective silicide body;
conductive regions of said first conductivity each formed adjacent a respective trench; and
a first contact formed over said die and in electrical contact with each one of said conductive regions of said first conductivity, said first contact extending over said oxide plug, wherein no other insulation is disposed between said oxide plug and said silicide body, and wherein each oxide plug is laterally bound by sidewalls of a respective trench whereby said oxide plug does not extend over said conductive regions.
2. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a thickened oxide layer at the bottom of each trench.
3. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a termination region, wherein no conductive region of said first conductivity is present in said termination region.
4. A device according to claim 1, further comprising a substrate, said drift region being disposed over said substrate, and a second contact in electrical contact with said substrate.
5. A device according to claim 4, wherein said conductive regions are source regions, said first contact is a source contact and said second contact is a drain contact.
6. A device according to claim 1, wherein said silicide body is contained within said trench.
7. A device according to claim 1, wherein said conductive regions and said channel region electrically connect to said first contact on a common plane.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. An electrical distribution box with compacting system for its integral elements, suitable for being used in a vehicle, comprising:
a box having a body, and a cooperating fixing means protruding from a bottom surface of said body;
first and second printed circuit boards which make up an electrical distribution system of the vehicle positioned within said body;
a lid for providing said body with an isolation for its internal field, and a cooperating fixing means protruding from a bottom surface of said lid;
a separating element in a form of a laminated board, said separating element interposed between said first and second printed circuit boards, said separating element has on each one of its surfaces a protuberance in a form of a horn, and a plurality of troncoconic protuberances for coming into contact with said first and second printed circuit boards and providing a space between said first and second printed circuit boards and the separating element; and
wherein said cooperating fixing means of the body, said cooperating fixing means of the lid and said horns are in coaxial alignment.
2. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 1, wherein the cooperating fixing means of the body comprises a centered and solitary vertical shaft for providing a support base to the first and second printed circuit boards and establishing a separation between the body and said second printed circuit board.
3. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 2, wherein the bottom surface of the body having a plurality of cylindrical objects distributed jointly on the aforementioned bottom surface for cooperating in the maintenance of the first and second printed circuit boards, and exerting pressure on them.
4. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 2, wherein the vertical shaft having a threaded blind passage for receiving a thread as a means of tightening.
5. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 4, wherein said tightening means comprises a screw.
6. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 5, wherein the cooperating fixing means of the lid comprises a solitary shaft, said shaft having an assistant axial passage, said assistant axial passage having an enlarged portion adjacent to an external surface of said assistant axial passage.
7. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 6, wherein a portion of said assistant axial passage for receiving a body of said screw and the enlarged portion of said passage for housing a head of said screw.
8. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 7, wherein said shaft of said lid establishes a separation between the second printed circuit board and the bottom surface of the lid, wherein the bottom surface of the lid having a plurality of cylindrical objects distributed jointly on the aforementioned bottom surface for cooperating in the maintenance of the aforementioned boards, and exerting pressure on them.
9. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 8, wherein each of the first and second printed circuit boards has a passage for allowing the body of said screw through.
10. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 9, wherein the printed circuit boards have non-conductive portions for allowing contact with the cylindrical objects of the body and the lid and said troncoconic protuberances of said separating element.
11. The electrical distribution box, according to claim 10, wherein said screw has a cylindrical body, a cylindrical head and a threaded end, for being introduced into the lowest diameter passage of the shaft of the lid element, through the first printed circuit board, between the separating element and through the second printed circuit board, until the threaded end is housed in the threaded blind passage of the shaft of the body, and the cylindrical head supported by the enlarged portion on the assistant axial passage of the shaft of the lid, and exerting traction on the body so that between both shafts, they put pressure on the intervening boards and separating element, creating a compacting between them, helped by the cylindrical objects.