Patents Examined by Philip Tucker
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Patent number: 9914233Abstract: This disclosure relates to a device for separating two substrates to be utilized in electronics, optics, optoelectronics and/or photovoltaics. The device separates the substrates at an interface, the device comprising a holder; a member for retaining the structure, the member being mounted on the holder; a tool for separating the two substrates, also mounted on the holder; and means for moving the separating tool and/or means for moving the retaining member relative to the holder so as to bring them closer together or move them farther apart from each other, preferably over a limited range of travel. This device is noteworthy in that the separating tool comprises a leading edge that has, in cross-section, in succession from its tip or its front edge to its back, a tapered portion that is extended by a flared portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: SOITECInventor: Didier Landru
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Patent number: 9909607Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a method for securing a threaded fastener in a threaded hole includes directly applying a locking compound to at least a portion of threads to be mated on either the threaded fastener or the threaded hole. The locking compound includes a substantially pure, non-chromated aluminum pigmented compound suspended in a water-based inorganic binder with temperature resistance in excess of 900 degrees Fahrenheit (about 482 degrees Celsius). The threaded fastener is threaded into the threaded hole after applying the locking compound on the threads to be mated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael D. Greenberg, Mark B. Gossner, James R. Kennedy, Nathan A. Shirk
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Patent number: 9908301Abstract: A method for preparing a resizing sleeve for lining a joining point in a pipe assembly having pipes of thicker and thinner diameter. The method includes stretching the resizing sleeve in diameter to the size of the thicker pipe in diameter of the pipe assembly, installing an installation hat according to the thicker pipe in diameter of the pipe assembly by airtightly gluing it onto the stretched resizing sleeve, and returning the resizing sleeve to the size of the thinner pipe in diameter of the pipe assembly to be lined. A suitable tool for implementing the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: PICOTE OY LTDInventor: Mika Lokkinen
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Patent number: 9901247Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method including forming a polymer layer defining a side of an eye-mountable device. The method may also include providing an adhesive in a ring-shaped pattern on a ring-shaped substrate or on the first polymer layer. The method may also include providing the ring-shaped substrate on the first polymer layer in a predetermined rotational orientation. The method may also include applying a force to one or more of the ring-shaped substrate and the polymer layer to adhere the first polymer layer to the ring-shaped substrate. The method may also include curing the ring-shaped substrate and the first polymer layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Verily Life Sciences LLCInventors: Jeffrey George Linhardt, Zenghe Liu
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Patent number: 9895856Abstract: The invention relates to a structural mat for reinforcing a wind turbine blade structure. The structural mat comprises two or more groups of bonded fibers, the fibers being bonded by a matrix substantially preventing relative movement of said fibers and wherein said groups are connected to each other by connection means limiting the relative movement of said groups. The invention further relates to a wind turbine blade and a method for manufacturing a wind turbine blade.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/SInventors: Andrew Hedges, Tomas Vronsky
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Patent number: 9885891Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cloth attaching device and a cloth attaching method. The cloth attaching device comprises: a cylindrical base, a rubbing roller opposing the cylindrical base and an actuating unit, an annular adhesive layer covering a cylindrical surface of the cylindrical base; a first connecting component holding both ends of the cylindrical base and connecting to the actuating unit; and a second connecting component holding both ends of the robbing roller and connecting to the actuating unit. The actuating unit is configured to control a movement of the first connecting component and the second connecting component so that the rubbing roller and the cylindrical base rotate in sync or not in sync. The present disclosure overcomes defects in which the rubber pad displaces very easily and the aging process is very time consuming, which facilitates to improve fabricating efficiency and quality of the rubbing roller.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI XINSHENG OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: De Yu
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Patent number: 9884473Abstract: A carbon fiber tubular pole and method of construction thereof. The pole includes a left in place lightweight mandrel, preferably formed of tubular polyvinylchloride or cardboard, which substantially reduces cost of manufacture. A socket is formed in the carbon fiber tubular pole for receiving an adjacent carbon fiber tubular pole.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Inventor: Nanette L Hultgren
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Patent number: 9878494Abstract: The invention relates to a device for constructing models in layers. A region for constructing models, preferably a construction platform, and a material applying device (4, 5) for applying material onto the region are provided. The material applying device (4, 5) is arranged in a movable manner over the region. The material applying device (4, 5) is designed as a portal (1, 1?) such that the material applying device can be moved over the region at least via two linear guides (2) arranged at opposite sides of the region, and the material applying device is arranged around the region such that a portal (1, 1?) is formed by at least two portions that extend laterally with respect to the region. At least one additional material applying device (4, 5) for applying an additional material onto the region is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: VOXELJET AGInventors: Andreas Dominik Hartmann, Ingo Ederer
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Patent number: 9878524Abstract: A method of making a one-way gas release valve for releasing gas pressure from within a coffee container comprises pre-oiling a relatively narrow dry strap of flexible material and laminating the pre-oiled dry strap between relatively wide ribbons of base and cover material with the dry strap overlying spaced vent patterns in the base material. Alternatively, the base material may be pre-oiled or both the base material and the dry strap may be pre-oiled. The dry strap and base may be made of PET and the cover may be made of mPET. Gas release valves are then die cut from the resulting web with each valve containing a vent pattern. Pre-oiling of the dry strap and/or the base can be accomplished through a roll metered process to insure that the oil is applied in precise amounts and with consistent thickness and coverage.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: Jeremy Morin
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Patent number: 9878865Abstract: A method for securing a web end of a paper web on a first drum during a change of drum, the method includes passing the web end through a nip between a Pope roller and the second drum and applying adhesive to an area of the web end on a downward-rotating area of the Pope roller after the web end is passed through the nip.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: PAPRIMA INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Wolfgang Kowalewski, Roman Caspar
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Patent number: 9869341Abstract: A method is disclosed of manufacture of a component (9) with an internal groove (2,3) comprising: providing a tubular first part (1) with an external groove, bonding or forming a second part (8) on the first part to at least partly cover the external groove, and removing material from the first part to open the external groove to an interior cavity of the component.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: CROMPTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITEDInventor: Graeme Hyson
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Patent number: 9868251Abstract: A method for producing a plastics material container from half-shells. The half-shells are aligned at respective edges thereof in at least two directions in space, and then at joined by being butt welded together at the respective edges thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MAGNA STEYR Fuel Systems GesmbHInventor: Joerg Gross
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Patent number: 9869297Abstract: A method for installing an add-on component to a surface of a wind turbine blade includes attaching an adhesive side of strips of a double-sided adhesive tape onto either the surface of the wind turbine blade or a surface of the add-on component, the tape strips having a release liner on an opposite exposed side thereof. The tape strips having an extension tail of the release liner that extends beyond an edge of the add-on component when the add-on component is placed and held at a desired position against the surface of the wind turbine blade. With the add-on component held at the desired position, the extension tail is pulled away at an angle such that that release liner is removed along the length of the tape strip while maintaining the add-on component against the blade surface to attach the exposed adhesive under the release liner to either the surface of the wind turbine blade or the surface of the add-on component.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Robert Tobin, William Max Gobeli, Scott Gabell Riddell, Michael Christopher Booth
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Patent number: 9868260Abstract: A device and method for producing plastics containers, in particular plastics tanks, for example, fuel tanks of motor vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: MAGNA STEYR Fuel Systems GesmbHInventors: Günther Pozgainer, Bernhard Spary
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Patent number: 9855734Abstract: Provided is a method of treating a wafer in the state where the wafer is fixed on a support plate with an adhesive composition. Although the wafer is treated by a chemical, heating, or exothermic treatment, the method achieves sufficient adhesiveness during the step of treating a surface of the wafer and allows detachment of the support plate from the wafer without damaging the wafer or leaving the adhesive on the wafer after the wafer treating step. The method of treating a wafer of the present invention includes the steps of: fixing a wafer on a support plate via an adhesive composition containing a curable adhesive component to be crosslinked and cured by light irradiation or heating; crosslinking and curing the curable adhesive component by light irradiation or heating of the adhesive composition; treating a surface of the wafer fixed on the support plate by a chemical, heating, or exothermic treatment; and detaching the support plate from the treated wafer.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Takahiro Asao, Toru Tonegawa, Kozo Ueda, Hirohide Yabuguchi
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Patent number: 9851040Abstract: A liner assembly and method for lining a damaged pipe junction between a main and lateral pipe is provided. The liner assembly includes a main liner member and a lateral liner tube. A collar disposed near the juncture between the main liner member and lateral liner tube is impregnated with a liquid hydrophobic or hydrophilic material capable of curing in a flexible or rigid state with the material expanding in the presence of water. The hydrophobic or hydrophilic material can also be applied without the use of the collar. When the liner assembly is pressed against the main and lateral pipes, a portion of the hydrophilic or hydrophobic material is forced into the damaged pipe junction.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: LMK Technologies, LLCInventor: Larry W. Kiest, Jr.
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Patent number: 9849626Abstract: A method of producing an interior trim part of a vehicle. The method includes forming a carrier having a carrier surface. The carrier surface is at least partially uneven. The method further includes applying a decorative paper layer on the carrier surface. The decorative paper layer is selectively folded at predetermined locations during or before being applied onto the carrier surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Lisa Draexlmaier GmbHInventors: Daniel Ostner, Astrid Jünger, Andrea Fagner
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Patent number: 9854683Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The major components and subassemblies self-interconnect by integral guide and connection features effecting “slide lock” and “snap lock” self-interconnection. The major components and subassemblies self-ground by establishing an interference fit with exposed, resilient, embossed portions of wire mesh.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Edgar Glenn Hassler
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Patent number: 9847243Abstract: A process for making a device comprising a thin functional substrate comprising bonding the functional substrate to a carrier substrate, forming functional components on the functional subsrate, and debonding the functional substrate from the carrier substrate by applying ultrasonic wave to the bonding interface. The application of ultrasonic wave aids the debonding step by reducing the tensile stress the functional substrate may experience.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Alain Robert Emile Carre, Sean Matthew Garner, Jean Waku-Nsimba
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Patent number: 9845903Abstract: A hose joint assembly includes a fitting, a hose receivable onto the fitting, and an adhesive for bonding the hose and the fitting together. For example, the adhesive is a microencapsulated two-part epoxy adhesive that functions as a lubricant when assembling the hose onto the fitting before curing.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventor: Stephen Lackey