All The Claims

1. A multilayer winding comprising a stack body and multiple external pins connected to the stack body, wherein the stack body comprises:
multiple sub-stacks stacked to each other, wherein each sub-stack has two first metal rings and a first insulation layer interposed between the two first metal rings, wherein each first metal ring has:
a first center line;
a center-shift opening formed on one position of the first metal ring to be distant from the first center line;
to first and central mounts outwardly extended from the center-shift opening, wherein the central mount is located on the center line; and
top and bottom faces, wherein one of the two first metal rings is stacked upon the other first metal ring, so the sub-stack has an upper first metal ring and a lower first metal ring, wherein the top face of the upper first metal ring faces to the top of the lower first metal ring;

at least one second metal rings, each of which is interposed between two corresponding adjacent sub-stacks, wherein each second metal ring has:
a second center line aligned to the first center line;
two half rings each of which has a top surface, a bottom surface, two ends, an interconnecting mount and an askew mount, wherein one of the two ends is integrated with the interconnecting mount, and the askew mount is extended outwardly from the other end, wherein the interconnecting side is located on the center line, and the askew mount crosses the second center line; and
a second insulation layer interposed between the two half rings; wherein one of the two half rings intersect, so the sub-stack has an upper half ring and a lower half ring, wherein the top surface of the upper half ring faces to the top of the lower half ring; and

multiple third insulation layers, each of which is interposed between the sub-stack and the second metal ring.
2. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 1, wherein
each first metal ring is rectangular; and
each half ring further comprising a long side, a first side and a short side, wherein two ends of the long side are respectively integrated with ends of the first and second short sides, and the other end of the first short side is integrated with the interconnecting mount, and the askew mount is extended outwardly from the other end of the second short side, wherein the second short side is longer than the first short side.
3. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 2, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion, wherein the at least one protrusion protrudes from the top of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises a bottom, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion, wherein the at least one protrusion protrudes from the bottom of the askew mount;
the interconnecting mount of each half ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion protruding from the top of the interconnecting mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion protruding from the top of the askew mount.
4. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 3, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the top of the askew mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the top of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the bottom of the central mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the bottom of the central mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the top of the askew mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the top of the askew mount.
5. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 4, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the central mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the askew mount.
6. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 5, wherein the interconnecting mount is outwardly extended from the other end of the first short side and opposite to the askew mount extended from the other end of the second short side.
7. A compact electromagnetic component comprising a bobbin, a multilayer winding mounted outside of the bobbin and iron core mounted around the bobbin and the multilayer winding, wherein the multilayer winding comprises a stack body and multiple external pins connected to the stack body, wherein the stack body comprises:
multiple sub-stacks stacked to each other, wherein each sub-stack has two first metal rings and a first insulation layer interposed between the two first metal rings, wherein each first metal ring has:
a first center line;
a center-shift opening formed on one position of the first metal ring to be distant from the first center line;
first and central mounts outwardly extended from the center-shift opening, wherein the central mount is located on the center line; and
top and bottom faces, wherein one of the two first metal rings is stacked upon the other first metal ring, so the sub-stack has an upper first metal ring and a lower first metal ring, wherein the top face of the upper first metal ring faces to the top of the lower first metal ring;

at least one second metal rings each of which is interposed between two corresponding adjacent sub-stacks, wherein each second metal ring has:
a second center line aligned to the first center line;
two half rings each of which has a top surface, a bottom surface, two ends, an interconnecting mount and an askew mount, wherein one of the two ends is integrated with the interconnecting mount, and the askew mount is extended outwardly from the other end, wherein the interconnecting side is located on the center line, and the askew mount crosses the second center line; and
a second insulation layer interposed in between the two half rings; wherein one of the two half rings are intersected, so the sub-stack has an upper half ring and a lower half ring, wherein the top surface of the upper half ring faces to the top of the lower half ring; and

multiple third insulation layers, each of which is interposed between the sub-stack and the second metal ring.
8. The compact electromagnetic component as claimed in claim 7, wherein
each first metal ring is rectangular; and
each half ring further comprises a long side, a first side and a short side, wherein two ends of the long side are respectively integrated with two ends of the first and second short sides, and the other end of the first short side is integrated with the interconnecting mount, and the askew mount is extended outwardly from the other end of the second short side, wherein the second short side is longer than the first short side.
9. The compact electromagnetic component as claimed in claim 8, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion, wherein the at least one protrusion protrudes from the top of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises a bottom, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion, wherein the at least one protrusion protrudes from the bottom of the askew mount;
the interconnecting mount of each half ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion protruding from the top of the interconnecting mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion protruding from the top of the askew mount.
10. The compact electromagnetic component as claimed in claim 9, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the top of the askew mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the top of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the bottom of the central mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the bottom of the central mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the top of the askew mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the top of the askew mount.
11. The compact electromagnetic component as claimed in claim 10, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the central mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the askew mount.
12. The compact electromagnetic component as claimed in claim 11, wherein the interconnecting mount is outwardly extended from the other end of the first short side and opposite to the askew mount extended from the other end of the second short side.
13. A multilayer winding comprising a stack body and multiple external pins connected to the stack body, wherein the stack body comprises:
a sub-stack having two first metal rings and a first insulation layer interposed between the two first metal rings, wherein each first metal ring has:
a first center line;
a center-shift opening formed on one position of the first metal ring to be distant from the first center line;
first and central mounts outwardly extended from the center-shift opening, wherein the central mount is located on the center line; and
top and bottom faces, wherein one of the two first metal rings is stacked upon the other first metal ring, so the sub-stack has an upper first metal ring and a lower first metal ring, wherein the top face of the upper first metal ring faces to the top of the lower first metal ring;

a second metal ring stacked on the sub-stack and having:
a second center line aligned to the first center line;
two half rings each of which has a top surface, a bottom surface, two ends, an interconnecting mount and an askew mount, wherein one of the two ends is integrated with the interconnecting mount, and the askew mount is extended outwardly from the other end, wherein the interconnecting side is located on the center line, and the askew mount crosses the second center line; and
a second insulation layer interposed between the two half rings; wherein one of the two half rings intersect, so the sub-stack has an upper half ring and a lower half ring, wherein the top surface of the upper half ring faces to the top of the lower half ring; and

multiple third insulation layers, each of which is interposed between the sub-stack and the second metal ring.
14. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 13, wherein
each first metal ring is rectangular; and
each half ring further comprising a long side, a first side and a short side, wherein two ends of the long side are respectively integrated with ends of the first and second short sides, and the other end of the first short side is integrated with the interconnecting mount, and the askew mount is extended outwardly from the other end of the second short side, wherein the second short side is longer than the first short side.
15. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 14, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion, wherein the at least one protrusion protrudes from the top of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises a bottom, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion, wherein the at least one protrusion protrudes from the bottom of the askew mount;
the interconnecting mount of each half ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion protruding from the top of the interconnecting mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises a top, multiple through holes and at least one protrusion protruding from the top of the askew mount.
16. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 15, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the top of the askew mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the top of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the bottom of the central mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the bottom of the central mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises at least one spacer protruding from the top of the askew mount and shorter than the at least one protrusion on the top of the askew mount.
17. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 16, wherein
the askew mount of each first metal ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the askew mount;
the central mount of each first metal ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the central mount; and
the askew mount of each half ring further comprises an edge and a slot formed in the edge of the askew mount.
18. The multilayer winding as claimed in claim 17, wherein the interconnecting mount is outwardly extended from the other end of the first short side and opposite to the askew mount extended from the other end of the second short side.

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. A modular electronic device, for example a car radio, a navigation system or a radar detection system, said device comprising a fixed module fitted with external electrical contact elements, which is to be mounted with its rear side on a wall, for example a dashboard, and a detachable module fitted with electronic components and external electrical contact elements, wherein the fixed module and the detachable module comprise mating guide surfaces, which guide the detachable module to the correct position upon connection thereof to the fixed module, wherein the detachable module can be connected with its rear wall to a front side of the fixed module in such a manner that the external electrical contact elements of the two modules are interconnected, and wherein one of the front side of the fixed module and the rear wall of the detachable module is provided with at least one magnet and the other one of said front side of the fixed module and rear wall of the detachable module is provided with a metal element, such that the detachable module can be connected to the fixed module through a magnetic force between the magnet and the metal element sufficiently large for pulling the detachable module firmly into contact with the fixed module.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the fixed module comprises the magnet, and the detachable module comprises the metal element that can be attracted by the magnet.
3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the detachable module comprises a display screen.
4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the detachable module comprises inputting keys for operating the device.
5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the external electrical contact elements of the fixed module andor the detachable module are positioned in such a manner that they will automatically come into contact with each other upon connection.

1-2. (canceled)
3. A process for the treatment of oil spills, soil remediation, degreasing and release of oil in the automotive industry, and oil dispersal and equipment clean-up in the oil transport, aerospace and food preparation industries comprising:
providing a composition which includes 7.3%-9.3% by weight of cocoamidopropyl-betaine; 6.8%-8.3% by weight of tall oil fatty acid; 7.9%-9.7% by weight monoethanolamine; 7.9%-9.7% by weight of a Nonionic Octylphenol Ethoxylate having the formula:
wherein R=octyl (C8) and x=4.5 (avg); 8.3%-10.4% by weight of a Nonionic Octylphenol Ethoxylate having the formula:
wherein R=octyl (C8) and x=9.5 (avg); 8.4%-10.5% by weight of a tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; and water to make 100% by weight; and
contacting an oil spill, soil in need of remediation, automotive components requiring degreasing or release of oil, and equipment in need of clean-up from the oil transport, aerospace and food preparation industries with said composition;
whereby oil spill treatment, soil remediation, degreasing and release of oil in the automotive industry, and oil dispersal and equipment clean-up in the oil transport, aerospace and food preparation industries are effected.
4. A process for the treatment of oil spills, soil remediation, degreasing and release of oil in the automotive industry, and oil dispersal and equipment clean-up in the oil transport, aerospace and food preparation industries comprising:
providing a composition which includes 8.87% by weight of cocoamidopropyl-betaine; 7.74% by weight of tall oil fatty acid; 8.68% by weight monoethanolamine; 8.87% by weight of a Nonionic Octylphenol Ethoxylate having the formula:
wherein R=octyl (C8) and x=4.5 (avg); 9.06% by weight of a Nonionic Octylphenol Ethoxylate having the formula:
wherein R=octyl (C8) and x=9.5 (avg); 9.15% by weight of a tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; and 47.63% by weight water; and
contacting an oil spill, soil in need of remediation, automotive components requiring degreasing or release of oil, and equipment in need of clean-up from the oil transport, aerospace and food preparation industries with said composition;
whereby oil spill treatment, soil remediation, degreasing and release of oil in the automotive industry, and oil dispersal and equipment clean-up in the oil transport, aerospace and food preparation industries are effected.

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. A method of assaying in a microfluidic device the amount of an analyte in a biological fluid, said microfluidic device having at least one sample inlet port, at least one air vent, and at least one reagent-containing chamber, comprising:
(a) dispensing a sample of said biological fluid into said at least one sample inlet port of said microfluidic device, said sample moving by capillary force to a capillary stop through a capillary passageway communicating with said at least one sample inlet;
(b) dispensing into said at least one inlet port of (a) a portion of a liquid different from said sample of (a), said liquid portion being sufficient to force said sample past said capillary stop, said liquid portion being dispensed in the form of a group of droplets having diameters in the range of 0.05 to 1 mm, said groups of droplets being separated by intervals when no droplets are dispensed, said liquid portion being added at a predetermined time after introducing said sample.
2. A method of claim 1 wherein said different liquid of (b) is introduced in an amount sufficient to displace all of said sample of (a) to a position in said microfluidic device beyond said capillary stop.
3. A method of claim 2 wherein said displaced sample of claim 2 contacts a reagent dispensed in said at least one reagent-containing chamber and displaces air found in said at least one chamber.
4. A method of claim 3 wherein said sample and said reagent react and produce a detectable result related to the amount of said analyte in said sample.
5. A method of claim 2 wherein said displaced sample contacts a conditioning agent or a carrier agent to prepare said sample for subsequent contact with a reagent.
6. A method of claim 1 wherein said groups of droplets of said different liquid of (b) are dispensed by a micro-dispensing nozzle at a rate of about 30 to 150 thousand drops per second.
7. A method of claim 1 wherein said microfluidic device has a total volume of about 0.1 to 200 \u03bcL.
8. A method of claim 1 wherein the smallest group of droplets have a volume of about 100 pL.
9. In a method of assaying in a microfluidic device the amount of an analyte in a biological fluid, said microfluidic device having at least one sample inlet port, at least one air vent, and at least one reagent-containing chamber, said assay comprising dispensing a sample of said biological fluid into said at least one inlet port and displacing said sample by dispensing a liquid different from said sample into said at least one inlet port, the improvement comprising dispensing said different liquid in the form of group of droplets having diameters in the range of 0.05 to 1 mm, said groups of droplets being separated by intervals when no droplets are dispensed.
10. A method of claim 9 wherein said sample of biological fluid moves by capillary force to a capillary stop in a capillary passageway communicating with said at least one sample inlet and said different liquid is dispensed in an amount sufficient to force said sample past said capillary stop.
11. A method of claim 10 wherein said sample of biological fluid is forced past said capillary stop into said at least one reagent-containing chamber.
12. A method of claim 10 wherein said sample and said reagent react and produce a detectable result related to the amount of said analyte in said sample.
13. A method of claim 10 wherein said sample contacts a conditioning agent or a carrier agent to prepare said sample for subsequent contact with a reagent.
14. A method of claim 9 wherein said groups of droplets of said different liquid are dispensed by a micro-dispensing nozzle at a rate of about 30 to 150 thousand drops per second.
15. A method of claim 9 wherein said microfluidic device has a total volume of about 0.1 to 200 \u03bcL.
16. A method of claim 9 wherein the smallest group of droplets has a volume of about 100 pL.
17. A method of claim 10 wherein the volume of different liquid dispensed is about 5nL.
18. A method of operating a microfluidic device, said microfluidic device having at least one inlet port, at least one air vent, and at least one chamber, comprising:
(a) dispensing into said at least one inlet port a predetermined amount of a first liquid in the form of groups of droplets having diameters in the range of 0.05 to 1 mm;
(b) dispensing into said at least one inlet port a predetermined amount of a second liquid sufficient to force said first liquid from said at least one inlet port, said second liquid being dispensed in the form of a group of droplets having diameters in the range of 0.05 to 1 mm, said groups of droplets being separated by intervals when no droplets are dispensed, said second liquid being added at a predetermined time after introducing said first liquid.
19. A method of claim 18 wherein said microfluidic device comprises a capillary passageway communicating between said at least one inlet port, and said at least one chamber, said first liquid moving by capillary force from said inlet port to a capillary stop at the entrance to said at least one chamber.