Patents Examined by Christopher W. Raimund
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Patent number: 11833794Abstract: Disclosed is a novel multi-functional laminator, having a laminator body. The laminator body is equipped with a lamination channel for a paper or photo to pass, mounting columns are disposed on two sides of the laminator body respectively, and a sliding rod is disposed between the mounting columns. The novel multi-functional laminator is further equipped with a cutting/perforation integrated mechanism, and the cutting/perforation integrated mechanism is slidably connected to the sliding rod via a sliding hole. When cutting is needed, the paper or photo is placed below the cutting/perforation integrated mechanism and slides for cutting; and when perforation is needed, the paper or photo is placed at a paper inlet of the cutting/perforation integrated mechanism for perforation. A cutting knife and a perforation knife are integrated in the laminator while the volume is applicable; and with a collector added for recycling waste paper after perforation, the use is more convenient.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Ling Li
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Patent number: 11813834Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening structure of a composite material structure, and more particularly, to a composite material stitching structure reinforced with z-direction fiber which improves strength in a lamination direction of a relatively weak composite material structure, for a composite material structure, in which composite materials are laminated and bonded.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Inventors: Jin Ho Choi, Jin Hwe Kweon
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Patent number: 11787153Abstract: Liner having an induction heat sealable layer for sealing to a rim of a container, and a pull tab for ease of removal of the liner from the container rim. An insert is disposed between multilayer upper and lower components, has a heat bondable polyolefin layer that is thermally laminated to polyolefin layers of the upper and lower components, forming a pull tab between the integrated polyolefin layers. The resulting composite resists delamination and can be formed in a single thermal lamination step, avoiding the multiple lamination steps, associated high equipment costs, and complex layer constructions of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Patent number: 11772360Abstract: Systems and methods for filament fastener that cures with composite part. One embodiment is a method of fabricating a composite part. The method includes placing layers of reinforcement fibers over a tool to form a laminate of composite material to be cured with a first resin, forming a filament fastener comprising bundled fibers with one or more texture elements around the bundled fibers, and coating the filament fastener with a second resin that is chemically compatible with the first resin. The method also includes inserting the filament fastener into the laminate through a plurality of the layers, and curing the filament fastener within the laminate to bind the plurality of the layers of the laminate with the one or more texture elements of the filament fastener via bonding of the first resin and the second resin to form the composite part with delamination resistance.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jerry Chungbin, Mark Rogalski, Everette Gray
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Patent number: 11767619Abstract: A method of making a loop fastener product features knitting, such as by circular knitting, a pile yarn and one or more ground yarns to form a stretchable knit fabric having loops of the pile yarn extending from a knit ground, with the ground yarns including polymers of differing melt temperatures. The knit fabric is then held in a desired state while the fabric is set by first applying sufficient heat to cause the lower melt temperature resin to flow into interstices of the fabric ground, and then allowing the fabric to cool. The cooled fabric ground is less stretchable in two orthogonal directions after setting than before setting, has a greater air permeability after setting than before setting, and has hook-engageable pile loops extending from bound interstices.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Velcro IP Holdings LLCInventors: Paul R. Erickson, Sihan Wang, Dale E. Turcotte, Okan Ala
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Patent number: 11766855Abstract: A method for connecting lamination parts to form lamination stacks. In order to ensure a versatile applicability of the lamination stacks, it is proposed that first cut-outs are stamped out identically in the first sub-region and in a second sub-region of the electric strip, additional second cut-outs are stamped into the second sub-region in accordance with the number of spacers, which second cut-outs are embodied to accommodate the spacers, and a second lamination part stamped out from the second sub-region is stacked either before or after the first lamination part in such a way that when spacers of the first lamination part are resting against this second lamination part, the second cut-outs are positioned offset from these spacers.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: voestalpine Automotive Components Dettingen GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jochen Lanksweirt, Axel Nann
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Patent number: 11766088Abstract: An article of footwear can comprise: an upper, and a sole assembly connected to the upper to form a receptacle for a human foot, the sole assembly can comprise: a cushion comprising an exterior wall that forms an enclosure; an antenna disposed within the enclosure; and a microchip connected to the antenna. A method of manufacturing an article of footwear can comprise: positioning an electronic communication device between two plies of polymer laminate; heating the two plies of polymer laminate to form a weld area and a cushion area, wherein the electronic communication device becomes encapsulated between the two plies of polymer laminate, inflating the cushion area with a gas; and sealing the cushion area.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Andrew Jacobsen, Holli Pheil, Drew McLain Skeels
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Patent number: 11766821Abstract: A shower pan and method of manufacture are described. Embodiments of the shower pan can include, but are not limited to, a solid surface top layer and a PET second layer that can be thermoformed, molded, and laminated in a single step. The solid surface top layer can be approximately ?? to ¼? thick and the PET second layer can be approximately ?? to 1?? thick. The shower pan may further include a third layer being fiberglass.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 11760043Abstract: A fastening inclusion is provided and includes a hard point made of coalesced metal sheets, metal or fiber flanges extending from edges of the hard point, and a fastener arranged on the hard point. The fastening inclusion can be incorporated into a fiber reinforced polymer structure by interleaving the flanges with fiber reinforced resin plies, and then curing the fiber reinforced plies to form a composite structure. The fastener on the hard point may be used for mechanically connecting the composite structure to a separate component, such as a metal component on a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ryan M. Hahnlen, Benjamin Adam Hoffman
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Patent number: 11755063Abstract: A system and method for reducing the spread of contamination via tactile interaction with a touch screen display device for a medical imaging system in a clinical environment which includes a series of display device protection procedures each involving unfurling a rolled disposable cover which was stored adjacent to said display device and after removal of liner tape from two opposing ends of the unfurled disposable cover, attaching the same to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.Inventor: Rick L. Pruter
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Patent number: 11744325Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper formed of a base layer, a reinforcement layer, and an auxetic structure coupled to the reinforcement layer. The base layer includes an elastic material and is elastically deformable between a resting configuration and a stretched configuration. The base layer is configured to be stretched to a predetermined amount. The inelastic reinforcement layer is coupled to the base layer. The reinforcement layer is configured to delimit the stretch amount of the base layer when the base layer is in the stretched configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Alan Toronjo, Daniel Lee, Roger Fan
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Patent number: 11745294Abstract: Provided herein are sinterable films and pastes as conductive die attach materials having advantageous properties for use in die semiconductor packages. Also provided are formulations useful for the preparation of such films and pastes, as well as methods for making such formulations. In additional aspects of the present invention, there are provided conductive networks prepared from compositions according to the present invention. In certain aspects, the invention relates to articles comprising such sintering films and pastes adhered to a suitable substrate therefor.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: HENKEL AG & CO., KGaAInventors: Pukun Zhu, Shashi Gupta, Louis Rector, Qizhuo Zhuo
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Patent number: 11746259Abstract: According to embodiments, a method for manufacturing an optical module may include: applying a polyamic acid solution to an upper surface of a substrate structure to form an adhesive layer; forming an active functional group on an upper surface of the adhesive layer; applying a polyamic acid solution to a first surface of a prism to form a prism adhesive layer; forming a polyamic acid layer on at least one of a planarized upper surface of the adhesive layer and a lower surface of the prism adhesive layer; disposing the prism on the substrate structure such that the polyamic acid layer contacts the adhesive layer and the prism adhesive layer; and applying pressure to the prism and the substrate structure to bond the adhesive layer to the prism adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: OPROCESSOR INCInventors: Sahnggi Park, Kyungeun Kim
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Patent number: 11744684Abstract: Proposed is a method of manufacturing a dental composite blank. The method of manufacturing the dental composite blank includes (a) pressurizing a laminate for a composite blank having multiple layers having different colors at a first pressure (P1), (b) pressurizing the laminate for a composite blank, pressurized at the first pressure, at a second pressure (P2), and (c) manufacturing a composite blank by curing the pressurized laminate for a composite blank, in which steps (a) and (b) are each independently performed once or multiple times, and the first pressure (P1) is less than or greater than the second pressure (P2), ultimately making it possible to manufacture a dental composite blank that is similar to a natural tooth and thus exhibits a superior aesthetic appearance and high interlayer bonding strength.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: VERICOM CO., LTD.Inventors: Myung-Hwan Oh, Jong-Ho Kang, Hyun-Chul Yoo, Yun-Ki Kim
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Patent number: 11745433Abstract: A connection element for adhering to a component surface of a first component, such that a second component can be secured to the first component by the connection element, including a base element having an adhesive side with an adhesive surface, and a mounting structure. The base element consists of a thermoplastic with a temperature of continued use of at least 130° C., which can be poorly irradiated or cannot be irradiated with light, and has at least one irradiation region. The base element can be irradiated with light in this region in such a way that light energy penetrates the base element. The irradiation region, in cross-section, has a smaller thickness and a transmittance at least 20% with a light wavelength between 320 and 500 nm. Alternatively, the irradiation region is formed by a through-opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik GmbHInventor: Franz Drüke
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Patent number: 11745295Abstract: A method for forming a hybrid heat exchanger is provided. The method includes laser-texturing a metal surface to create a plurality of microstructures and subsequently melt-bonding a plastic component to the plurality of microstructures. During melt-bonding, plastic material penetrates the plurality of microstructures and conforms to the plastic component to the metal surface. After hardening inside the microstructures, the plastic component adheres to the metal surface as a hybrid component. As a result, a fastener or snap connection is not required, and the plastic-metal joint provides a barrier to water, glycol-based fluids, air, and other fluids.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Sogefi Air & Cooling USA, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Thompson, Nuno Demetrio-Soeiro, Nicolas Becker
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Patent number: 11745439Abstract: A flexible, self-supporting hybrid veil that is permeable to liquid and gas. The hybrid veil includes: (a) intermingled, randomly arranged fibres in the form of a nonwoven structure; (b) particles dispersed throughout the nonwoven structure, wherein a majority of the particles are penetrating through the thickness of the nonwoven structure; and (c) a polymeric or resinous binder present throughout the veil. Such hybrid veil can be incorporated into composite laminates, prepregs, fabrics and fibrous preforms.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: CYTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Inventors: Carmelo Luca Restuccia, Robert Blackburn
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Patent number: 11745588Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, a cold-formed glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 500 mm or greater, and an adhesive between the curved surface and the glass substrate. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed. The systems and methods include components and/or design modifications or methods for reducing stress in the adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Atul Kumar, Jinfa Mou, Yawei Sun, Po Ki Yuen
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Patent number: 11745144Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide replacements for a continuous layer of feed spacer mesh in spiral-wound reverse osmosis elements and replacing such mesh with discrete regions of feed spacer supporting the inlet and outlet ends of the element and a stiffening bridge feature to bridge between these regions at the tail end of each membrane leaf comprising the element during the element rolling process. The stiffening bridge feature prevents inward deflection of the inner layer of the membrane leaf during rolling, facilitating proper sealing of the adhesive through the permeate carrier to the adjacent membrane film using known membrane rolling techniques.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Aqua Membranes Inc.Inventors: Kendall Weingardt, Rodney E Herrington, Kevin Roderick
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Patent number: 11739475Abstract: A composite material contains a nonwoven layer (i) which contains fibers formed from a first thermoplastic elastomer having meshes with a mesh size in the range from 10 to 100 ?m, and a membrane layer (ii) which contains a second thermoplastic elastomer and having a layer thickness of less than 30 ?m. The membrane is either pore-free (ii.1) or is porous and has pores with an average pore diameter of less than 2000 nm (ii.2). The membrane (ii) is at least partially in direct contact with the fibers of the nonwoven layer (i) and covers the mesh openings in the nonwoven layer (i) at least partially. The fibers of the first nonwoven layer (i) and the membrane (ii) in the contact area are at least partly joined to one another in an interlocking manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Frank Prissok, Juergen Ahlers, Amir Doroodian, Michael Harms