Claims:CLAIMS

I/We claim:
1. A split ball and split socket apparatus (100) comprising:
a first half socket (102) that comprises a first hollow portion (202) and a first attachment portion (204), wherein the first attachment portion (204) comprises a first plurality of lowered portions, wherein the first hollow portion (202) is adapted to rotate around a socket axis at angular steps and attain a plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis, wherein the socket axis is perpendicular to a socket plane;
a second half socket (104) that comprises a second hollow portion (302) and a second attachment portion (304), wherein the second attachment portion (304) comprises a second plurality of lowered portions, wherein the second hollow portion (302) is adapted to rotate around the socket axis at angular steps and attain the plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis;
a first half ball portion (106) that comprises a first raised portion (402), which is along a ball axis, and a third attachment portion (404), wherein the third attachment portion (404) comprises a first plurality of protrusions that are fitted into the first plurality of lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the plurality of locking positions, wherein the first raised portion (402) is adapted to rotate around a ball axis at angular steps and attain the plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0-90 degrees rotating around the ball axis, wherein the ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane; and
a second half ball portion (108) that comprises a second raised portion (502), which is along a ball axis, and a fourth attachment portion (504), wherein the fourth attachment portion (504) comprises: a second plurality of protrusions that are fitted into second plurality of lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the plurality of positions, wherein the second raised portion (502) is adapted to rotate around the ball axis at angular steps and to attain the plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees rotating around the ball axis, wherein the ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane;
wherein the first half ball portion (106) is adapted to join with the second half ball portion (108) to obtain a ball with a cavity, wherein the first half socket (102) is adapted to hold the first half ball portion (106), and the second half socket (104) is adapted to hold the second half ball portion (108).

2. The split ball and split socket apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first half ball portion (106) is adapted to join with the second half ball portion (108) using plurality of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding, wherein the glue portion align from rear of the split socket to a neck of the split socket.

3. The split ball and split socket apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the split socket and split ball apparatus (100) comprises:
a socket tube (110) that is adapted to clamp the first half socket (102) with the second half socket (104).

4. The split ball and split socket apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the split ball and split socket (100) comprises:
a ball tube (112) that is adapted to clamp the first half ball portion (106) with the second half ball portion (108).

5. A split ball and split socket apparatus (100) comprising:
a first half socket (102) that comprises a first hollow portion (202) and a first attachment portion (204), wherein the first attachment portion (204) comprises a first plurality of lowered portions, wherein the first hollow portion (202) is adapted to rotate around a socket axis at angular steps and attain a plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis, wherein the socket axis is perpendicular to a socket plane;
a second half socket 104 that comprises a second hollow portion (302) and a second attachment portion (304), wherein the second attachment portion (302) comprises a second plurality of lowered portions, wherein the second hollow portion (302) is adapted to rotate around the socket axis at angular steps and attain the plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis;
a socket tube (110) that is adapted to clamp the first half socket (102) with the second half socket (104);
a first half ball portion (106) that comprises a first raised portion (402), which is along a ball axis, and a third attachment portion (404), wherein the third attachment portion (404) comprises a first plurality of protrusions that are fitted into the first plurality of lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the plurality of locking positions, wherein the first raised portion (402) is adapted to rotate around a ball axis at angular steps and attain the plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0-90 degrees rotating around the ball axis, wherein the ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane;
a second half ball portion (108) that comprises a second raised portion (502), which is along a ball axis, and a fourth attachment portion (504), wherein the fourth attachment portion (504) comprises: a second plurality of protrusions that are fitted into second plurality of lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the plurality of positions, wherein the second raised portion (502) is adapted to rotate around the ball axis at angular steps and to attain the plurality of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees rotating around the ball axis, wherein the ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane;
wherein the first half ball portion (106) is adapted to join with the second half ball portion (108) using plurality of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding to obtain a ball with a cavity, wherein the first half socket (102) is adapted to hold the first half ball portion (106), and the second half socket (104) is adapted to hold the second half ball portion (108); and
a ball tube (112) that is adapted to clamp the first half ball portion 106 with the second half ball portion 108.

6. A process of assembling a split ball and split socket apparatus (100) comprising:
joining a first set of protrusions (406A-406B) of a first half ball portion (106) with a first set of recesses (508A-508B) of a second half ball portion 108 to obtain a full ball 116; joining a first set of recesses (408A-408B) of the first half ball portion (106) with a first set of protrusions (506A-506B) of the second half ball portion (108) to obtain a full ball 116;
clamping the first half ball portion (106) with the second half ball portion (108);
joining a first set of protrusions (206A-206B) of a first half socket (102) with a first set of recesses (308A-308B) of a second half socket (104) to obtain a full socket (118), wherein the full socket (118)is configured to hold the full ball 116;
joining a first set of recesses (208A-208B) of the first half socket (102) with a first set of protrusions (306A-306B) of the second half socket (104) to obtain a full socket (118), wherein the full socket (118) is configured to hold the full ball (116);
clamping the first half socket (102) with the second half socket (104) using a socket tube (110) to retain the first half socket (102) and the second half socket (104) in a predetermined position; and
clamping the first half ball portion (106) with the second half ball portion (108) using a ball tube to retain the first half ball portion (106) and the second half ball portion (108).

7. The process of assembling the split ball and split socket apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 6, comprising passing a plurality wires (120) between the first half ball portion (106) and the second half ball portion (108).

8. The process of assembling the split ball and split socket apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 6, comprising fitting an O ring (114) over the full socket 118.

9. A process of assembling a split ball and split socket apparatus (100) comprising:
joining a first set of protrusions (406A-406B) of a first half ball portion (106) with a first set of recesses (508A-508B) of a second half ball portion (108) to obtain a full ball (116);
joining a first set of recesses (408A-408B) of the first half ball portion (106) with a first set of protrusions (506A-506B) of the second half ball portion (108) to obtain the full ball 116;
passing wires (120) between the first half ball portion (106) and the second half ball portion (108);
clamping the first half ball portion (106) with the second half ball portion (108) using plurality of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding;
joining a first set of protrusions (206A-206B) of a first half socket (102) with a first set of recesses (308A-308B) of a second half socket (104) to obtain a full socket 118, wherein the full socket 118 is configured to hold the full ball 116;
joining a first set of recesses (208A-208B) of the first half socket (102) with a first set of protrusions (306A-306B) of the second half socket (104) to obtain the full socket 118, wherein the full socket 118 is configured to hold the full ball 116;
clamping the first half socket (102) with the second half socket (104) using plurality of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding;
inserting wires (120) into a hollow portion of a cross section of split ball, wherein plurality of wires (120) into the hollow portion of the cross of split ball;
inserting wires (120) into a hollow portion of a cross section of split socket, wherein plurality of wires (120) into the hollow portion of the cross section of split socket;
inserting a rear end of a split socket using a light press;
clamping the first half socket (102) with the second half socket using a socket tube (110) to retain the first half socket (102) and the second half socket (104) in a predetermined position; and
clamping the first half ball portion (106) with the second half ball portion (108) using a ball tube (112), to retain the first half ball portion (106) and the second half ball portion (108);
fitting an O ring (114) over the full socket (118).
, Description:BACKGROUND
Technical Field
[001] The embodiments herein generally relate to a ball and socket, and more particularly, to a ball and socket apparatus and a process for assembling the ball and socket.
Description of the Related Art
[002] Ball and socket assemblies are used in various industries such as Manufacturing and assembling a full ball and socket is costly. Conventional techniques for assembling a ball and socket require complex molds of removable, sliding, or moving side cores. The number of supporting parts required for assembling a full ball and socket is relatively high. A socket has to be molded with a cavity as either a cone or a hemisphere and then be topped by a cylindrical opening. Subsequently, a groove has to be provided in the cylindrical opening to accommodate a restraining circlip. The ball can be molded as another part independently. All of these steps increase complexity, cost maintenance of the mold, and number of parts of the ball and socket apparatus. In the conventional techniques number of parts of the ball and socket apparatus is relatively high (E.g., at least eight parts, may be more than eight). Accordingly, there remains a need for a simpler approach for assembling a ball and socket apparatus.

SUMMARY
[003] In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides a split ball and socket apparatus. The split ball and split socket apparatus includes a first half socket, a second half socket, a first half ball portion, a second half ball portion. The first half socket includes a first hollow portion and a first attachment portion. The first attachment portion includes a first plurality of lowered portions. The first hollow portion is adapted to rotate around a socket axis at angular steps and attain a one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis. The socket axis is perpendicular to a socket plane. The second half socket includes a second hollow portion and a second attachment portion.
[004] The second attachment portion includes a second one or more lowered portion. The second hollow portion is adapted to rotate around the socket axis at angular steps and attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis. The first half ball portion includes a first raised portion, which is along a ball axis, and a third attachment portion. The third attachment portion includes a first one or more protrusion that are fitted into the first one or more lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the one or more locking positions.
[005] The first raised portion is adapted to rotate around a ball axis at angular steps and attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0-90 degrees rotating around the ball axis. The ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane. The second half ball portion includes a second raised portion, which is along a ball axis, and a fourth attachment portion. The fourth attachment portion includes a second one or more protrusion that are fitted into second one or more lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the one or more positions. The second raised portion is adapted to rotate around the ball axis at angular steps and to attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees rotating around the ball axis.
[006] The ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane. The first half ball portion is adapted to joined with the second half ball portion to obtain a ball with a cavity. The first half socket is adapted to hold the first half ball portion, and the second half socket is adapted to hold the second half ball portion. The first attachment region is adapted to join with the second attachment region to obtain the split ball and split socket.
[007] In one embodiment, the first half ball portion is adapted to join with the second half ball portion using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding. The glue portion aligns from rear of the split socket to a neck of the split socket. In another embodiment, the split socket and split ball apparatus includes a socket tube that is adapted to clamp the first half socket with the second half socket. In yet another embodiment, the split ball and split socket includes a ball tube that is adapted to clamp the first half ball portion with the second half ball portion.
[008] In another aspect, an apparatus for a split ball and split socket is provided. The split ball and socket apparatus includes a first half socket, a second half socket, a socket tube, a first half ball portion, a second half ball portion, a ball tube. The first half socket includes a first hollow portion and a first attachment portion. The first attachment portion includes a first one or more lowered portions. The first hollow portion is adapted to rotate around a socket axis at angular steps and attain a one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis. The socket axis is perpendicular to a socket plane. The second half socket includes a second hollow portion and a second attachment portion.
[009] The second attachment portion comprises a second plurality of lowered portions. The second hollow portion is adapted to rotate around the socket axis at angular steps and attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis. The socket tube that is adapted to clamp the first half socket with the second half socket. The first half ball portion includes a first raised portion, which is along a ball axis, and a third attachment portion. The third attachment portion includes a first one or more protrusion that are fitted into the first one or more lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the one or more locking positions. The first raised portion is adapted to rotate around a ball axis at angular steps and attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps ranging from 0-90 degrees rotating around the ball axis. The ball axis is perpendicular to a ball plane.
[0010] The first half ball portion is adapted to join with the second half ball portion using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding to obtain a ball with a cavity. The first half socket is adapted to holds the first half ball portion, and the second half socket is adapted to holds the second half ball portion. The first attachment region is adapted to joined with the second attachment region to obtain the split ball and split socket. The ball tube that is adapted to clamp the first half ball portion with the second half ball portion.
[0011] In yet another aspect, a process of assembling a split ball and split socket apparatus is provided. The process includes the following steps: (a) joining a first set of protrusions of a first half ball portion with a first set of recesses of a second half ball portion to obtain a full ball; (b) joining a first set of recesses of the first half ball portion with a first set of protrusions of the second half ball portion to obtain a full ball; (c) clamping the first half ball portion with the second half ball portion; (d) joining a first set of protrusions of a first half socket with a first set of recesses of a second half socket to obtain a full socket, the full socket is configured to hold the full ball; (e) joining a first set of recesses of the first half socket with a first set of protrusions of the second half socket to obtain a full socket, wherein the full socket is configured to hold the full ball (f) clamping the first half socket with the second half socket using a socket tube to retain the first half socket and the second half socket in a predetermined position; and (g) clamping the first half ball portion with the second half ball portion using a ball tube to retain the first half ball portion and the second half ball portion;
[0012] In one embodiment, the process further includes the following steps: (i) passing a one or more wires between the first half ball portion and the second half ball portion; and (ii) fitting an O ring over the full socket.
[0013] In one aspect, process of assembling a split ball and split socket apparatus is provided. The process includes the following steps: (a) joining a first set of protrusions of a first half ball portion with a first set of recesses of a second half ball portion to obtain a full ball; (b) joining a first set of recesses of the first half ball portion with a first set of protrusions of the second half ball portion to obtain the full ball; (c) passing wires between the first half ball portion and the second half ball portion; (d) clamping the first half ball portion with the second half ball portion using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding; (e) joining a first of set of protrusions of a first half socket with a first set of recesses of a second half socket to obtain a full socket that is configured to hold the full ball; (f) joining a first set of protrusions of the first half socket with a first set of recesses of the second half socket to obtain the full socket. The full socket is configured to hold the full ball (g) clamping the first half socket with the second half socket using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding; (h) inserting wires into a hollow portion of a cross section of split ball, one or more wires into the hollow portion of the cross of split ball; (i) inserting wires into a hollow portion of a cross section of split socket, one or more wires into the hollow portion of the cross section of split socket; (j) inserting a rear end of a split socket using a light press; (k) clamping the first half socket with the second half socket using a socket tube to retain the first half socket and the second half socket in a predetermined position; (l) clamping the first half ball portion with the second half ball portion using a ball tube, to retain the first half ball portion and the second half ball portion; and (m) fitting an O ring over the full socket;
[0014] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a split ball and split socket apparatus according to an embodiment herein;
[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a first half socket of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein;
[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of a second half socket of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein;
[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of a first half ball portion of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein;
[0020] FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of a second half ball portion of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein;
[0021] FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, and 6F illustrate exploded views of one or more angles between 0 to 90 degrees angles of the split ball and apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein.
[0022] FIG. 7A is a flow diagram illustrating a process of assembling the split ball and split socket apparatus of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein; and
[0023] FIG. 7B is a flow diagram illustrating a process of assembling the split ball and split socket apparatus of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0024] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0025] As mentioned, there remains a need for an improved a split ball and socket apparatus and method of manufacturing for an improved assembly process. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 7B, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.
[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a split ball and split socket apparatus 100 according to an embodiment herein. The split ball and split socket apparatus 100 includes a first half socket 102, a second half socket 104, a first half ball portion 106, a second half ball portion 108, a socket tube 110, a ball tube 112, an O ring 114, and a wire 120. The first half socket 102 is clamped with the second half socket 104 using one or more of (i)a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding to obtain a full socket 118. Similarly the first half ball portion 106 is clamped with the second half ball portion 108 using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding to obtain a full ball 116. The first half socket 102 holds the first ball portion 106, and the second half socket 104 holds the second half ball portion 108. The first attachment portion is joined with the second attachment portion to obtain a split ball and socket. In one embodiment, the socket tube 110 used to clamp the first half socket 102 with the second half socket 104. The ball tube 112 may be used to clamp the first half ball portion 106 with the second half ball portion 108. After assembling each half of the ball and socket there is a gap in front of the assembled split ball and socket. The gap allows for a spring action. The wire 120 may be passed through the central axis of the split ball and socket apparatus 100. In one embodiment, the wires 120 may be catheters.
[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a first half socket 102 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The first half socket 102 includes a first hollow portion 202, and a first attachment portion 204. The first hollow portion 202 includes a first one or more lowered portions. The first hollow portion 202 is rotated around a socket axis at angular steps to attain one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps. The angular steps may vary from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis. In one embodiment, the socket axis perpendicular to the socket plane.
[0028] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of a second half socket 104 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The second half socket 104 includes a second hollow portion 302, and a second attachment portion 304. The second attachment portion 304 includes a second one or more lowered portions. The second hollow portion 302 is rotated around the socket axis at angular steps to attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps. The angular steps may vary from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis.
[0029] FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the first half ball portion 106 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The first half ball portion 106 includes a first raised portion 402, and a third attachment portion 404. The third attachment portion 404 includes first one or more protrusions. The first one or more protrusions that are fitted into the first one or more lowered portions (e.g., the lowered portions of Fig.1) to lock the ball in any of the one or more locking positions. The first raised portion 402 is rotated around a ball axis at angular steps and attains the one or more of locking positions corresponding to the angular steps. The angular steps may vary from 0-90 degrees rotating around the ball axis. In one embodiment, the ball axis may be perpendicular to a ball plane.
[0030] FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of a second half ball portion 108 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The second half ball portion 108 includes a second raised portion 502, and a fourth attachment portion 504. The fourth attachment portion 504 includes second one or more protrusions. The second one or more protrusions are fitted into the second plurality of lowered portions to lock the ball in any of the one or more of locking positions. The second raised portion 502 is rotated around the ball axis at angular steps and to attain the one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps. The angular steps may vary from 0 to 90 degrees rotating around the ball axis. In one embodiment, the ball axis perpendicular to a ball plane.
[0031] FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, and 6F illustrate exploded views of one or more angles between 0 to 90 degrees angles of the split ball and apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The first half socket 102 is clamped with the second half socket 104 using one or more of (i)a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding to obtain a full socket 118. Similarly the first half ball portion 106 is clamped with the second half ball portion 108 using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding to obtain a full ball 116. The full ball and socket apparatus 100 is rotated at angular steps to attain one or more locking positions corresponding to the angular steps. The angular steps may vary from 0 to 90 degrees around the socket axis. In one embodiment, dimensions (e.g., size, length) of the split ball and socket apparatus 100, angles corresponding to the one or more locking positions may vary based on its applications. The drawings are for the purpose of illustration of various embodiments. For example, the shapes shown in the drawings may be longer, shorter, wider, thinner, or some features maybe eliminated or modified accordingly to alternate embodiments as may be known to persons of ordinary skill in the art.
[0032] FIG. 7A is a flow diagram illustrating a process of assembling the split ball and split socket apparatus of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. At step 702, a first set of protrusions of a first half ball portion 106 are joined with a first set of recesses of a second half ball portion 108 to obtain a full ball 116. At step 704, a first set of recesses of the first half ball portion 106 are joined with a first set of protrusions of the second half ball portion 108 to obtain the full ball 116. At step 706, wires 120 are passed between the first half ball portion 106 and the second half ball portion 108. At step 708, the first half ball portion 106 is clamped with the second half ball portion 108 using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding. At step 710, a first of set of protrusions of a first half socket 102 are joined with a first set of recesses of a second half socket 104 to obtain a full socket 118. At step 712, a first of set of recesses of the first half socket 102 are joined with a first set of protrusions of the second half socket 104 to obtain the full socket 118. At step 714, the first half socket 102 is clamped with the second half socket 104 using one or more of (i) a glue, or (ii) an ultrasonic welding.
[0033] FIG. 7B is a flow diagram illustrating a process of assembling the split ball and split socket apparatus of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. At step 716, the wires 120 are inserted into a hollow portion of a cross section of a split ball. At step 718, the wires 120 are inserted into a hollow portion of a cross section of the split socket. At step 720, a rear end of a split socket is inserted using a light press. At step 722, the first half socket 102 is clamped with the second half socket 104 using a socket tube 110 to retain the first half socket 102 and the second half socket 104. At step 724, the first half ball portion 106 is clamped with the second half ball portion 108 using a ball tube 112 to retain the first half ball portion 106 and the second half ball portion 108. At step 726, an O ring 114 is fitted over the full socket. In one embodiment, the split ball and socket 100 may include the O-ring groove to accommodate an O shaped ring 114.
[0034] The split ball and socket apparatus is less expansive to manufacture and assemble by using the ball with the first half ball portion 106 and the second half ball portion 108. The improved split ball and socket apparatus avoid complex molds of removable, sliding, or moving side cores. The no of parts that constitutes in the split and ball socket apparatus is significantly lower than a conventional ball and socket.
[0035] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.