Abstract: A method includes forming an elongated member having a tubular shape. The elongated member includes a sidewall that defines a lumen. A spiral-shaped opening is formed in the sidewall such that the elongated member is configured to move between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration along a longitudinal axis of the lumen. In some embodiments, the method further includes forming a distal retention structure. The distal retention structure can be disposed at a distal end of the elongated member and can define a lumen in fluid communication with the lumen defined by the sidewall of the elongated member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compositions comprising vinyl aromatic copolymers prepared by the emulsion polymerisation process and having salt inclusions resulting from their preparation, which compositions are distinguished by an improved surface quality after storage under warm moist conditions and in that respect are suitable for the production of moulded bodies having a class A surface.

Abstract: A process, and related structure, uses conventional palletized compositions to form the elements of a non-textile fabric by coining a single pellet or briquette of a polymer into an individual element in a single forming step. The steps of the process generally include: a) positioning a pellet in or adjacent to a mold cavity, and b) forcing the pellet into contact with the mold surfaces of the mold cavity to plastically deform the pellet to the shape of the mold cavity. The forcing step preferably uses an energy and speed where the pellet superplastically deforms to substantially fill the mold cavity. This process is repeated with the elements being formed in the appropriate order to form a non-textile fabric. The elements thus formed can have a variety of shapes, and can form base units for the formation of the non-textile fabric of two, three or more elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated adhesive film for insert molding, which includes a laminate of a tacky adhesive film containing a modified polyolefin resin and a non-tacky thermoplastic resin film. The present invention aims to provide a highly heat-resistant laminated adhesive film which can form on a metal component an adhesive layer that shows favorable adhesion to a resin to be injection-molded, by a VOC-free high-productivity method. The laminated adhesive film for insert molding of the present invention includes a laminate of a tacky adhesive film containing a modified polyolefin resin obtained through graft-modification with a monomer that contains an ethylenic double bond and a polar group in the same molecule, and a non-tacky thermoplastic resin film.

Abstract: A permanent-magnet rotor for external-rotor electric motor (1) particularly for washing machines of unusual silence comprising a cup-shaped support structure (6) having a bottom (7) and a side wall (10) and a plurality of magnetic poles (12) arranged in the support structure (6) and arranged along said side wall (10), with elastomeric material interposed between said magnetic poles (12) which forms with them a massive structure (14) of uniform thickness.

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to a modified blade stiffener having enhanced mechanical properties. An illustrative embodiment of the modified blade stiffener includes a stiffener-forming material shaped into a pair of coupled blades having first and second ends, a filler cavity provided at the first end of the blades, a blade filler provided in the filler cavity and a pair of blade flanges provided at the second end of the blades.

Abstract: A touch fastener strip includes a sheet-form material substrate having a front face, an array of fastener elements integrally molded with a resin base layer on the front face of the substrate and an array of discrete regions of resin (e.g., gripping elements) integrally molded with a resin base layer through apertures in the sheet-form material on the back face of the substrate. The array of fastener elements forms a discrete band of fastener elements extending longitudinally along the front face of the fastener strip, and the array of gripping elements forms a discrete band of gripping elements extending longitudinally along the back face of the fastener strip.

Abstract: A sensor assembly and method for producing a sensor assembly for detecting an approaching and/or contacting object. The sensor assembly includes at least one sensor support surface having a first flat side and a second flat side, a proximity and/or contact sensor, which is connected to the first flat side and/or to the second flat side of the sensor support surface, a decoration support medium having a first support flat side and a second support flat side, and a decoration layer, which is connected to the first support flat side and/or to the second support flat side of the decoration support medium and/or is an integral part of the decoration support medium. The decoration support medium includes a glass or plastic film or panel which is back-molded on the first support flat side thereof and/or on the second support flat side, directly or indirectly, using an injection molding material.

Abstract: A container cap having identification function and its manufacturing method includes a cap and a radio frequency identification label provided with a radio frequency identification system and an antenna with extension antennas. The cap has a top wall formed with an extending-down circumferential surface having its under side disposed with a positioning circumference. A method for manufacturing such a container cap is to have the label combined with a male mold of a cap-shaping mold in advance to let the main body of the label combined with the inner side of the top wall of the cap, and the extension portion of the label combined with the circumferential surface and extended to the positioning circumference of the cap. When the container cap is turned open, parts of the extension antennas will be broken off for blocking or sending forth radio frequency identification signals, thus producing efficacies of anti-counterfeiting and anti-theft.

Abstract: An uncured acoustic absorbing member (1, 31) for cavity sealing comprises a thermally inert carrier (8, 38) and a thermally expandable material (6, 40) applied to the carrier. The carrier (8, 38) contains openings (3, 33) which become covered when the thermally expandable material is expanded to seal the cavity. The acoustic absorbing members (1, 31) are particularly useful for sealing automotive cavities to provide acoustical abatement and to prevent the entry of fluids into the cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injection moulding method for modifying a surface of a polymer moulded part (5) consisting of apolar polymer (4), wherein a multi-layer foil (1) consisting of at least one apolar layer (2) and a second layer (3) which has at least one surface property which is different from the first layer is back-moulded.

Abstract: Described are an antibacterial covering panel and a method for making the panel. The panel comprises a supporting layer having a first surface for connection to a surface to be covered, for example the interior surface of an ambulance, and a second surface which is opposite to the first surface; at least one composite material is positioned outside in view at the second surface of the supporting layer and comprises at least one layer of particles of photocatalytic material.

Abstract: Casting preforms are provided comprising a casting preform assembly; and a plurality of geometrically shaped bodies, wherein the plurality of geometrically shaped bodies are arranged or interconnected to form the casting preform assembly. Also provided is a method of using a casting preform, comprising forming a casting preform assembly, wherein the casting preform assembly comprises a plurality of geometrically shaped bodies; anchoring the casting preform to an outer surface of a casting mold; introducing a fluid casting material into the casting mold; applying centrifugal force to the casting mold; forming a molded article, wherein at least a portion of the surface of the molded article is reinforced with the plurality of geometrically shaped bodies.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using an insert molding process to form a tactilely seamless overall part from component parts that are made from different materials are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a housing includes a first part formed from a first material and a second part formed from a second material that is of a different type than the first material. The first part includes a first external surface and a first bonding surface, and the second part includes a second external surface and a second bonding surface. The second bonding surface can be integrally bonded to the first bonding surface so that the first external surface and the second external surface form a gap-free overall surface.

Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade assembly and associated method include a rotor blade having a pressure side, a suction side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge extending in a generally span-wise direction between a tip and a root. An edge extension panel is attached along either of the leading edge or trailing edge (or along both edges) in a generally span-wise direction from adjacent the root towards the tip. The edge extension panels include a cured and hardened viscous material continuous core formed onto the leading or trailing edge with a contoured generally aerodynamic outer surface.

Abstract: A filter element, and filter apparatus, include a filter pack, a seal member, and a seal support frame operatively connecting the seal member to the filter pack. The seal support frame includes an annular extension, which is preferably canted at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis, for supporting the seal member. The seal support frame also preferably includes a first end thereof including the annular extension, and a second end thereof spaced from the first end thereof along the longitudinal axis, with the first and second ends of the seal support frame joined by a hub of the outer peripheral sidewall of the seal support frame to define a cavity within the seal support frame for receiving the filter pack. The first and second ends of the seal support frame, and the filter pack are preferably joined and sealed to one another by a single bead of adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing prefabricated structural parts (5, 14) from a setting plastic compound for erecting buildings, in which the setting compound is filled into a shuttering and left to set into panels, two panels (12, 13) being joined together if necessary by means of reinforcements placed into the shutterings to form a double-walled panel (14). The built-in parts (3, 4, 20, 20?), which serve for the adjustable support of the prefabricated structural parts and/or for joining them to one another, are attached to the edge regions of the panels or double-walled panels, wherein the built-in parts (3, 11, 11?, 20, 20?) have fitting portions (8, 10, 21, 23), which serve as adjusting and joining points with respect to neighbouring panels or double-walled panels.

Abstract: A sub-assembly is disclosed. The sub-assembly includes an endcap connected to a seal member. The endcap includes a body, an outer circumferential lip connected to a first end of the body, and an inner circumferential lip body connected to a second end of the body. The inner circumferential lip body defines a groove. The inner circumferential lip body extends away from and beyond a top surface of the body and a lower portion extending away from and beyond a bottom surface of the body of the endcap. The seal member includes a body, and a circumferential lip connected to the body of the seal member. The body of the seal member includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the body of the seal member includes a recess. The inner circumferential lip body of the endcap is arranged within the recess of the seal member. A portion of a filter assembly is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a sub-assembly of a filter assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain processes for manufacturing an electrochemical sensor module include molding first and second opposing portions of a sensor module housing onto a carrier; installing an electrode arrangement on the first portion of the sensor module housing; folding the carrier to align the first portion of the sensor module housing with the second portion; and joining the first and second portions of the sensor module housing. The carrier can be advanced amongst different stations that perform the various process steps.

Abstract: A resin transfer molding (RTM) molding device is designed to mold a fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) molded body by injecting a resin composition into a mold and by impregnating the molded body therewith. The resin composition is a chain curing polymer (CCP). A CCP accommodating layer is disposed adjacent to an outer side of the molded body. The layer contains the CCP. The layer is provided with a Vf limit value, the value defined by the curing characteristics of the CCP and the characteristics of dissipation of heat from the CCP to the exterior. An element for separating the molded body is disposed between the body and the layer.

Abstract: A process is described for making a resin panel having a grid support backing, comprising (a) applying a layer of liquid gelcoat or first resin to a surface of a mold and allowing the gelcoat or first resin to harden as a surface layer, (b) applying a layer of liquid second resin to a surface of the surface layer, (c) affixing a support grid on top of the layer of liquid second resin, (d) curing the liquid second resin at ambient temperature and pressure, so that the support grid is integral with the cured layer of resin to form a resin panel, and (e) removing the resin panel from the mold.

Abstract: A system for forming an article from composite polymeric material reinforced with fibers and other additives utilizing an extrusion system to heat and deliver the molten composite polymeric material onto a lower mold body riding on an x-y controlled structure. The combination of the x-y control of a lower mold and a volumetrically controlled extrusion device allow a “near net shape” deposition of molten composite material into the cavities of the lower mold, which is then moved over a conveyance system to a press containing the upper mold half which is used to compress and form the composite material into a final part under moderate pressures.

Abstract: A fan impeller structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The fan impeller structure includes a hub and multiple securing sections. The hub has a top section, an annular section and multiple recesses. The annular section axially extends from a circumference of the top section. The annular section and the top section together define a receiving space. The recesses are formed at a junction between the top section and the annular section. The securing sections are disposed in the receiving space and formed oppositely between the recesses. By means of the manufacturing method of the fan impeller structure, the manufacturing process is simplified. Moreover, by means of the securing sections, magnetic members can be quickly connected with and secured to inner circumference of the hub to save working time.

Abstract: A collet mechanism that holds a cannula during molding of a syringe includes first and second arms that form an internal cavity. Each arm has a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second arms are in a closed position when the distal ends are moved toward the internal cavity and are in an open position when the distal ends are positioned away from the internal cavity. First and second cannula guides respectively are mounted proximate the distal ends of the first and second arms and extend into the internal cavity. The first and second cannula guides clamp a portion of the cannula to hold the cannula when the first and second arms are in the closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a unit for applying a cosmetic product, the application unit comprising a support having a fixing site onto which there is molded a mass of cosmetic product. According to the invention, the method is characterized in that the cosmetic product is injection-molded onto the support. The invention also relates to an application unit obtained by such a method.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pair of jaw members configured for use with an electrosurgical forceps is provided. One or more pairs of seal plates are stamped from a sheet metal. The seal plates are positioned into respective mold cavities. An insulative substrate is introduced into the respective mold cavities. The insulative substrate is allowed to harden in the respective mold cavities to form respective jaw housings with seal plates secured thereto. The jaw housings are removed from the respective mold cavities to form a pair of jaw members.

Abstract: A nanoflow detector cell comprises a nanoflow detection cell template defming a sample channel transverse template and a reference channel transverse template, generally parallel to the sample channel, and spaced apart from the sample channel. Clear capillary tubing extends through the sample channel, defming a sample chamber, a portion of the capillary tubing extends out of each end of the sample channel, and is shaped to the template.

Abstract: A method for producing a flexible, three-dimensional coating structure with a surface curvature on the front side and an impression on the rear side for a flexible switch or a flexible user interface. The method is essentially characterized by the following steps: introducing an uncured, transparent casting compound into a compression mold with an impression that forms the shaping of a surface curvature; introducing a counterpunch that penetrates at least partially into the impression, so that the casting compound is distributed in the gap between the shaping of the surface curvature of the compression mold and the surface of the counterpunch and fills this gap; introducing energy into the casting compound, so that the casting compound cures to form a substantially self-supporting, flexible, transparent surface layer with a surface curvature on the front side and an impression on the rear side.

Abstract: A screen media element having at least one apertured section. The apertured section has a first surface intended to receive and carry material to be screened, a second surface opposite the first surface, apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a circumferential surface connecting the first and second surfaces. The apertured section is surrounded by an outer frame along the circumferential surface, characterised in that the apertured section is made from ceramic material and that the outer frame is made of elastomeric material. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a screen media element, and a screen comprising such screen media elements.

Abstract: A spindle motor tray adhesive dispensing method and supplementary apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base block and a pressure block. The base block supports the tray to be processed, having a blind hole for receiving one end of the center axle of the tray and three adhesive troughs around the blind hole. The pressure block pressed on the tray above the base block and axially movable relative to the base block, having a guide hole for receiving the other end of the center axle of the tray. An open space is defined above the base block around the pressure block within which an adhesive dispenser is movable to dispense a polymer adhesive to the through holes on the tray and the adhesive troughs of the base block to form rubber pads at the tray when cured.

Abstract: A precision cassette plate, which is an integral component of a mold assembly in an injection molding system, is designed to secure a predetermined number of components fabricated in an injection molding process. The precision cassette plate is designed with two pre-alignment holes and two precision position anti-rotational features that guarantee accurate placement of the precision cassette plate each time at each stage of the manufacturing/assembly process.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a surface of a resin member includes (a) providing a transfer medium with an image on one side of the transfer medium, (b) providing a liquid resin, (c) placing the one side of the transfer medium with the image and the liquid resin in contact with each other, and (d) partially curing the liquid resin to form the resin member while maintaining the image on the transfer medium in contact with an image side of the resin member. The process may include placing the liquid resin and/or the transfer medium in a mold for shaping the liquid resin into the resin member during curing of the liquid resin.

Abstract: A method for producing a storage element having a plurality of faces in which a portion of the faces is made in textile material. The method includes the steps of: producing a pattern in textile material, the pattern comprising several panels, placing the pattern in an unfolded condition in an injection mold, injecting a plastic material into the injection mold around the panels so as to overmold at least one portion of each of the panels so as to obtain a pattern comprising the faces in textile and plastic materials of the storage element in the unfolded condition, folding the pattern and attaching the faces to each other.

Abstract: A hollow injection-molded product has a sidewall that is formed in a mold cavity by injecting molding material. An interior surface of the sidewall includes at least one ridge that is shaped by a flow channel in the mold cavity. The flow channel directs the flow of the injected molding material in the mold cavity. The cross-sectional dimension of the ridge normal to the direction of flow of the molding material that is injected in the flow channel generally decreases in the direction of flow. A label is inserted into the mold cavity prior to injection of the molding material so that the label is on the exterior surface of the sidewall of the hollow product.

Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic matrix composite component includes providing a formed ceramic member having a cavity, filling at least a portion of the cavity with a ceramic foam. The ceramic foam is deposited on a barrier layer covering at least one internal passage of the cavity. The method includes processing the formed ceramic member and ceramic foam to obtain a ceramic matrix composite component. Also provided is a method of forming a ceramic matrix composite blade and a ceramic matrix composite component.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for ink jet printhead nozzle plate and related printing apparatus, wherein the ink jet printhead nozzle plate can include a coaxially electrospun layer to provide a low adhesion oleophobic textile surface exhibiting a low sliding angle and a high contact angle with ultra-violet gel ink and/or solid ink.

Abstract: An expandable material is shaped to form a part that can provide functional attributes such as reinforcement to a structure of article of manufacture such as an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A static seal and method with integrated screen or filter element comprises at least one supporting layer 4, at least one screen 6 or one filter 12, wherein the at least one screen 6 or the at least one filter 12 is arranged close to the at least one supporting layer 4, and wherein an elastomer layer 8 extends over at least a portion of one of the supporting layers 4 and over at least a portion of one of the screens 6 or of one of the filters 12 and connects a supporting layer 4 and a screen 6 or a filter 12 to one another.

Abstract: A plastic product having a hard plastic component and a soft plastic component that adheres to the hard plastic component via at least one boundary surface is produced as follows: initially the soft component is injection molded in an injection molding die. Then the hard component is injection molded. In the plastic product produced in this manner, the soft component is surrounded over at least part of the circumference thereof by the hard component in the circumferential direction about a main demolding direction of the injection molding die. The result is a plastic product, wherein the shape and arrangement of the soft component can be tailored to functional requirements more flexibly.

Abstract: A method for producing a display member that can restrain lights from leaking from a remainder chip of a runner and a portion around the remainder chip. The method includes laminating a transparent layer on a light-diffusing layer; forming slant surfaces each having an slant angle of more than 45 degrees with respect to an extending direction D of a runner, the slant surfaces being provided around a portion on the rear surface of the transparent layer to which the runner is connected and being inclined cutting out the runner at a position along and near the slant surfaces; and forming a shielding layer on a remainder chip of the runner and on a rear surface of the display member main body inside the remainder chip by spraying a light-shielding material onto a front surface of the display member main body and a side part of the remainder chip.

Abstract: A method for producing a foamed article including a supporting element, a foam layer, and an upholstery cover applied on said foam layer, comprising the steps of forming said upholstery cover by stitching together a plurality of lengths of upholstery cover, positioning the sewn upholstery cover on a convex positioning surface of a positioning member withholding the sewn upholstery cover on said positioning member by means of a first suction system, setting said positioning member with the sewn upholstery cover withheld thereon by suction in a bottom die of a foaming die, deactivating said first suction system and withholding the upholstery cover on a concave positioning surface of said bottom die by means of a second suction system, extracting said positioning member from said bottom die leaving said upholstery cover positioned and withheld by suction on said concave positioning surface, positioning a rigid supporting element on a plunger of said foaming die and closing the plunger on said bottom die so as to

Abstract: A process for providing a cushioned region (14) on a substrate (12) is disclosed. The substrate (12) is at least partially covered by a sheet (18) of preferably textured material. A skin (22) is coupled to the substrate (12) and a compressible material (24) (such as foam) is injected between the sheet (22) and skin (24). The sheet (18) is intended to promote adhesion to the compressible material (24) (e.g. mechanical and/or chemical joining or bonding). If portions of the coversheet (18) are exposed on a visible surface, the coversheet may also be configured to provide a decorative or ornamental appearances.

Abstract: A method for producing a ceramic honeycomb filter by immersing an end surface of a ceramic honeycomb structure having a lot of flow paths partitioned by cell walls in a plugging material slurry in a container to introduce the plugging material slurry into the predetermined flow paths to form plugs, and taking the ceramic honeycomb structure provided with the plugs out of the container horizontally.

Abstract: The mask of the invention is used for plugging of the cells of a honeycomb structure, and it has a plurality of first through-holes running through a thickness direction of the mask, in a region that is to contact with an end face of the honeycomb structure when used. The first through-holes have an open area of 0.03 mm2 or greater, and less than 90% of an open area of the cells to be plugged through the first through-holes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a container, preferably a capsule for use in a food preparation machine, comprising: (i) a structure with a lower side, at least one substantially vertical pillar extending from the lower side, said pillar being linked to a circular upper frame, said circular upper frame having a substantially L-shaped cross-section with a first circular portion disposed vertically to which the pillar is linked, said vertical portion being linked at its upper side to a second horizontal circular portion forming a peripheral edge, said first vertical portion having a height a and a thickness x, said second horizontal portion having a width b and a thickness y, (ii) a label attached to the lower side, pillar and outer surface of the upper circular frame's vertical portion, thus forming an envelope that defines capsule side walls. According to the invention, x is superior to y, and xa is superior to yb.

Abstract: An interior panel for the interior of a vehicle and a method for the production thereof. The interior panel has first and second layers and with the first layer having an air bag cover region extending over an air bag opening in the second layer. The interior panel has a connecting part which is formed from: a first fastening section which is fastened to the airbag cover region of the first layer, a second fastening section which is fastened to the lower side of the second layer, and a coupling section situated between the first fastening section and the second fastening section. The coupling section is made of flexible material such that the airbag cover region may be partially separated from the first layer during airbag deployment while being held by the coupling section.

Abstract: A preventative maintenance method of strengthening the connection between high pressure, in situ piping. An encapsulation mold is installed over a properly functioning, non-leaking coupling or joint interconnecting pipe sections carrying gas in excess of 60 psi. A resin sealant having tensile strength in excess of 3000 psi fills the mold, so that it circumscribes the coupling and adjacent portions of the pipe sections extending from the coupling, forming a permanent bond to the coupling and pipe sections. The method prevents high pressure pipe connection pullout, which otherwise could lead to catastrophic failure.

Abstract: An identification device for a container such as a bottle, as well as a method for making the identification device, are disclosed that provide a convenient system for identification of a container. The identification device is generally cup shaped and includes a resilient inner lining that enables the device to be readily fixed releasably to the conventional container closure to cover over the container closure and to rotate with it. The identification device provides an identification function.

Abstract: A cover for an electronic device includes a display window and a cover body injection molded with the display window. The display window includes a window body and at least one protruding portion projecting form the window body. The cover body includes a cover wall and ribs. The window body includes a front surface, a rear surface and a peripheral surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface. The at least one protruding portion is fixed on the peripheral surface and embedded between the cover wall and the ribs.

Abstract: A decorative wall tile mold for the in-situ production on a building, wherein the mold, which can be demolded twice, is a sheet with pierced work, comprises the following detachable lateral structures: an insider layer: a bottom film is set at the bottom surface thereof, the bottom film and the building have a first combinative force; an outer layer: a surface film is set on the exterior surface thereof, a self-adhesive glue section is set up between the inside layer and the outer layer, which makes the outer layer and the inside layer have a second combinative force, and the second combinative force is less than the first combinative force. A method for the in-situ production of decorative patterns on a building is also provided.