Subsequently Coating Patents (Class 29/460)
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Publication number: 20140062607Abstract: A semiconductor device package having reduced form factor and a method for forming said semiconductor device are disclosed. In an embodiment, an active die is embedded within a cavity in the core layer of the package substrate, wherein an in-situ electromagnetic shield is formed on the sidewalls of the cavity. In another embodiment, a crystal oscillator is at least partially embedded within the core layer of the package substrate. In another embodiment, a package having a component embedded in the core layer is mounted on a PCB, and a crystal oscillator generating a clock frequency for the package is mounted on the PCB. By embedding components within the core or removing components from the package to be mounted directly on the PCB, the x, y, and z dimensions of a package may be reduced. In addition, in-situ electromagnetic shield may reduce EM noise emitted from the active die.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventors: Vijay K. Nair, Dale A. Hackitt, Carlton E. Hanna
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Publication number: 20140055906Abstract: Fasteners are inserted into a stack of members and terminated with parts having at least one of a dry dielectric coating and an inner dry dielectric seal at select locations to protect against electromagnetic effects (EME).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Richard P. Whitlock, Peter A. Coronado, Sean D. Morden, Randall A. Rogers
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Publication number: 20140051254Abstract: A movable symmetric chamber liner in a plasma reaction chamber, for protecting the plasma reaction chamber, enhancing the plasma density and uniformity, and reducing process gas consumption, comprising a cylindrical wall, a bottom wall with a plurality of openings, a raised inner rim with an embedded heater, heater contacts, and RF ground return contacts. The chamber liner is moved by actuators between an upper position at which substrates can be transferred into and out of the chamber, and a lower position at which substrate are processed in the chamber. The actuators also provide electrical connection to the heater and RF ground return contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Danny Brown, Leonard Sharpless
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Patent number: 8632118Abstract: A body panel assembly and a method for manufacturing a body panel assembly are disclosed herein. In a non-limiting embodiment, the body panel assembly includes, but is not limited to, an inner panel having a lower portion. The body panel assembly further includes an outer panel that is connected to the inner panel. The outer panel has a main portion, a transitional portion, and a bent portion. The main portion and the bent portion are positioned on opposite sides of the lower portion. The main portion, the transitional portion, and the bent portion are arranged to form a cavity having an elongated configuration below the inner panel. The bent portion defines an opening extending therethrough. The opening is positioned at least partially below the lower portion of the inner panel. The opening provides ventilation to the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Guangling Song
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Publication number: 20130276776Abstract: A method for producing a solar heat absorber for a solar collector, the solar heat absorber having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The method includes the steps of providing a first and a second substantially flat metal plate, laser welding the plates together at least along a perimeter of the plates, providing at least a circumferential weld while pressing the plates together, placing the welded plates in a press that provides its pressure at the weld or welds and the press applying a pressure of at least 200 tons per m2 of absorber, and then providing a fluid under a pressure to the absorber via at least one of the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: Rodomach Speciaalmachines B.V.Inventors: Bernard Teunis TE KAMP, Roelof DOORNEBOSCH
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Publication number: 20130263428Abstract: A metallic housing forming method includes steps as follows: friction stir welding metallic members to form a metallic housing; immersing the metallic housing in an alkali solution to remove contaminants from the metallic housing, and forming a black salt layer on the metallic housing; stripping the black salt layer away from the metallic housing; electro-polishing the metallic housing to dissolve the outermost surface of the metallic housing; anode-oxiding the metallic housing; and sealing and drying the metallic housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: MENG-YU TSOU, WEI-JIAN DAI
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Publication number: 20130255062Abstract: The present embodiments provide an introducer sheath having a braided member and methods of manufacture. The introducer sheath comprises an inner tube, a braided member disposed over at least a portion of the inner tube, and an outer tube disposed over the inner tube and the braided member. In one embodiment, the braided member comprises a plurality of intersecting first and second wire segments at least partially covered with a coating. At least a portion of the first and second wire segments are bonded together at one or more intersections, for example, by melting the coating, to reduce movement of at least one of the first and second wire segments with respect to one another. Optionally, a coiled member having a plurality of turns may be disposed over a portion of the braided member and the inner tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: William L. Howat
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Patent number: 8544162Abstract: An implantable tissue marker incorporates a contrast agent sealed within a chamber in a container formed from a solid material. The contrast agent is selected to produce a change, such as an increase, in signal intensity under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An additional contrast agent may also be sealed within the chamber to provide visibility under another imaging modality, such as computed tomographic (CT) imaging or ultrasound imaging.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Breast-Med, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Bolan, Michael G. Garwood, Michael T. Nelson, Daniel A. Halpern
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Publication number: 20130252015Abstract: A fully customized motorcycle part or accessory can include a font-based designed cut therein. The font-based customized design may be cut in metal that forms the part or accessory, such as a shift linkage, antenna, floorboards, and the like, or may be cut in a separate accessory or a separate part of the motorcycle, such as in the bag of a Harley-Davidson® Bagger motorcycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Fredrick S. Farrington
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Patent number: 8535762Abstract: A threaded joint for pipes includes a pin member and a box member, the pin member having an external thread configured to correspond to an internal thread of the box member, a thread form of the internal and external threads having generally dovetail-shaped profile with stab flanks and load flanks and flat roots and crests, wherein the internal threads are increasing in width in one direction on the box and the external threads are increasing in width in the other direction on the pin, so the roots, crests, and flanks of the threads move together and form seals that resist the flow of fluids between the seals.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Tenaris Connections LimitedInventor: Adrian Jose Nunez
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Patent number: 8528185Abstract: A bi-stable sensor is provided that includes a frame upon which electrical and optical components may be disposed and a coating, such as an overmold coating, provided about the frame. A resistance-providing component is provided integral with or external to the coated bi-stable sensor such that the bi-stable sensor has two mechanically stable configurations that may be transitioned between by overcoming the resistance provided by the resistance-providing component and/or the by the coating. In one embodiment, the resistance-providing component comprises an elastic band provided about a hinge of the frame, either within or external to the coating. In one embodiment, the sensor may be placed on a patient's finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: William Raridan, George L. Matlock, Joseph Coakley, Darius Eghbal
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Publication number: 20130205569Abstract: A torque-limiting device may include a shaft extending axially through upper and lower shanks and a spring to connect to a nut. The upper and lower shanks may be under a force from the spring and further configured to selectively engage within a predetermined torque limit and disengage at above the predetermined torque limit. Accordingly, the shaft may receive torque up to the predetermined limit as provided by a user operating a handle of the torque-limiting device. The torque-limiting device may be disposable, reusable, economical, and have high torque capabilities. The shaft may include a lumen extending there through, and through which a variety of devices and materials may be delivered to a workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: John Nino, David Ivinson
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Publication number: 20130200682Abstract: A power wash and overspray wheel protector is disclosed. According to one aspect, an overspray wheel protector is composed of a member having at least one hand hold opening and a plurality of indicia disposed on at least one surface of the member, where the plurality of indicia comprise a plurality of circular arcs that represent a plurality of radii for allowing a user to remove a first portion of the member such that the remainder of the member comprises a wheel protector having a first portion for protecting a wheel of a first radius and a second portion for protecting a wheel of a second radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Stephan Waldt
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Publication number: 20130195557Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mechanically lined pipe (MLP) having an outer pipe and an inner liner comprising at least the steps of: (a) forming the outer pipe as a single length; (b) forming an inner liner former being wholly or substantially the same length as the outer pipe of step (a); (c) locating the inner liner former of step (b) within the outer pipe; and (d) expanding the inner liner former within the outer pipe to form the MLP. In this way, the conventional need to overcome problems with welding a number of pre-formed 12 m or 24 m bi-metallic pipe stalks to form a 1 km bi-metallic pipe are avoided, thus also avoiding weaknesses that can be a part of conventional stalk-welding processes for forming an MLP.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Daniel Bertaso, John Hamilton, Sylvain Denniel, Brett Howard, Tomasz Tkaczyk, Aurélien Pepin
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Publication number: 20130180117Abstract: A razor cartridge includes razor blade assemblies having an inter-blade guard attached to a side of a razor blade. The razor blade is formed from strip that is manufactured including a thermal oxidation process to form a chromium oxide layer on the side surface of the razor blade. This oxide film prevents electrochemical corrosion of the razor blade that may be visible to a user and prevents real or perceived premature failure of the razor blade and thus the razor cartridge during its extended life. The razor blade assembly may also have an array of closely spaced droplets of a liquid adapted to inhibit corrosion of the razor blade applied to the side of the razor blade visible to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Eveready Battery Company Inc.Inventors: Wayne F. Hobson, SR., Yiming Xu
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Publication number: 20130183012Abstract: A furcation system of an optical fiber assembly includes a fan-out and a transition tube. The fan-out includes a surface and stations. The surface is flexible such that the surface is configured to be changed from flat to curved. The stations are coupled to one side of the surface and are configured to receive and hold sub-units of an optical fiber cable, while allowing the sub-units to project from the stations. The stations are spaced apart from one another such that the stations provide separation between the sub-units received by the stations. Bending of the surface moves the stations from a planar arrangement to a three-dimensional arrangement such that the sub-units may project from the stations of the fan-out in planar and three-dimensional arrays.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventors: Alma Delia Cabanne Lopez, Terry L. Cooke, Christopher S. Houser, Diego Maldonalo Jimenez, Matthew W. Smith, James M. Wilson
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Publication number: 20130170519Abstract: Apparatus and methods for integrating a fiber optic cable (116) with a pipeline (104) are described. An example pipeline having an integrated fiber optic cable includes a plurality of pipe sections (119a, 119b), where each of the pipe sections has a thermally insulating outer layer (200, 202) and ends not covered by the outer layer. The ends of each of the pipe sections are welded to respective ends of other pipe sections to form field joints (111a) at the welded ends. The pipeline also includes a fiber optic cable, where first portions (120) of the fiber optic cable are in contact with some of the pipe sections at some of the field joints and where second portions of the fiber optic cable between the first portions are fixed to the outer layer. A coating is applied to cover each of the first portions of the fiber optic cable to integrate the fiber optic cable with the pipeline.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Vincent Alliot
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Publication number: 20130116655Abstract: Various embodiments provide a device comprising a balloon disposed at least partially along a template, the template including an aperture, wherein the template has a substantially cylindrical portion that resists deformation in a radial direction, wherein the balloon expands radially during inflation, wherein a portion of the balloon at least partially protrudes about the aperture. Other embodiments are directed toward balloons having textured surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: John E. Bacino, Carey V. Campbell, Edward H. Cully, Jeffrey B. Duncan, Douglas S. Paget, John M. Squeri, Benjamin M. Trapp, Michael J. Vonesh, Edward E. Shaw
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Publication number: 20130091686Abstract: A guide wire includes a first wire disposed on the distal side of the guide wire and a second wire disposed on the proximal side. The second wire has an elastic modulus larger than the first wire. The first wire is joined to the second wire at a welded portion by welding. A coil is disposed on the distal side of the first wire. A cover layer is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the wire member in such a manner as to cover at least the welded portion. The cover layer is made from a material capable of reducing the friction of the cover layer, for example, a fluorocarbon resin or a hydrophilic material, to thereby improve the sliding performance of the guide wire. Such a guide wire is excellent in operationality and kink resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Terumo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha
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Patent number: 8420179Abstract: A production assembly and associated process for mass producing such as a thermoplastic pallet and which utilizes a multiple insert supporting and continuously moving carousels inter-faceable with an input line upon which is transported a plurality of rigid and planar shaped inserts, as well as an output line a spaced relationship from the input line for removing, from the carousel, the resin coated articles. The invention further teaches a series of subset variants for spray applying a two part resin and hardener upon the insert according to a selected thickness, following which the inserts are cured and dried prior to transferring to the output line and in order to create a finished product.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Orin Collapsibles, LLCInventor: Miguel A. Linares
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Publication number: 20130081254Abstract: A laying pipe for use in the laying head of a rolling mill is configured for rotation about an axis, with an entry end aligned on that axis to receive a hot rolled product, and with a curved section leading to a delivery end spaced radially from that axis. The curved section defines a guide path configured to form the hot rolled product into a helical formation of rings. The laying pipe comprises a tubular ferrous wall having an interior surface comprising a wear resistant boronized layer against which the hot rolled product is confined for movement along the guide path. A method of enhancing the wear resistance of the laying pipe comprises forming a wear resistant boronized layer on at least one of the interior and exterior surfaces of said pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Keith Fiorucci, Chris Lashua
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Publication number: 20130074312Abstract: Methods of joining a magnesium substrate to a second substrate are provided. A region of the magnesium substrate and a region of the second substrate are aligned to provide an overlap. A region of the overlap is deformed to provide a joint. A polymeric material is disposed in the joint to secure together the magnesium substrate and the second substrate. The joining of the magnesium substrate and the second substrate is facilitated by using a die in various aspects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Elisabeth J. Berger, Jon T. Carter, Peter H. Foss, Leonid C. Lev
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Publication number: 20130067717Abstract: An installation method makes use of a tool that includes a block and a plate. The block is configured to align the installation tool with a U-shaped component. The plate extends from the block and is configured to hold a flexible component, such that the flexible component is accurately located within the U-shaped component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: United Technologies Corporation
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Publication number: 20130071639Abstract: The present invention discloses a covering for placement on a surface, such as a wall on the inside of a house, for reduction or prevention of a singularity or a plurality of emissions, such as harmful emissions, released from the surface. The covering comprises a trapping agent and a carrier for retaining and supporting the trapping agent, such that the trapping agent can trap the singularity or plurality of emissions without being released from the carrier. The trapping agent is a substantially irreversible trapping agent independently selected from one or several of the group consisting of absorbing agents and adsorbing agents, such that the trapping agent is capable of fully or partly trapping the singularity or plurality of emissions substantially irreversibly by absorption or adsorption, or a combination of absorption and adsorption. The covering may further comprise a semi-permeable barrier. Methods for use and manufacturing of the covering are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Lennart Larsson
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Publication number: 20130066301Abstract: A reduced-pressure canister includes a canister body having a fluid reservoir, an inlet for receiving fluids from a patient, and an integral hydrophobic filter formed within a side or top portion of the canister body. The integral hydrophobic filter has a plurality of pores in the canister body that are covered by a hydrophobic coating. Other canisters, methods, and systems are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson, Richard Daniel John Coulthard, Jonathan Paul Jaeb
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Publication number: 20130048194Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided that includes a frame having a loop structure. An emitter and detector are disposed on opposite sides of the loop structure. A coating is provided over the frame. The coating includes at least one diaphragm structure disposed such that at least one of the emitter and detector can move along an axis running between the emitter and detector. The sensor may thereby be placed on a patient's finger, toe, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other physiological measurements. A sensor frame and method of manufacturing the frame are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Covidien LP
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Patent number: 8377214Abstract: A vapor chamber includes a sealed flattened casing containing working liquid therein, a wick structure arranged on an inner face of the casing, a supporting plate received in the casing and a plurality of supporting posts. The supporting plate defines a plurality of fixing holes therein. The supporting posts are engagingly received in the fixing holes of the supporting plate. Top and bottom ends of the supporting posts engage with the wick structure to reinforce a structure of the vapor chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignees: Fu Zhun Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sheng-Chao Zhang, Zhi-Yong Zhou, Qiao-Li Ding
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Patent number: 8359742Abstract: A production method of an annular gasket comprising a metal base and an elastic seal layer laminated to each side thereof, comprising the steps of subjecting a metal sheet to punching out process to obtain a plurality of divided constituent members for the metal base, each of the divided constituent member having a slightly wider width than a given gasket width and a predetermined shape for constituting an annular shape of the given gasket, butting these constituent members to temporarily configure the annular shape and bonding the butt parts to each other by welding to form an annular object, subsequently laminating an elastic compound material to each side of the annular object to form elastic seal layers after applying pressurizing process to the annular object, and punching a given shape out of the annular object to obtain the annular gasket.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Uchiyama Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Takashi Nakamura, Hiroshi Izuta, Tetsuhito Akaishi
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Publication number: 20130019453Abstract: An article of furniture and associated methods and kits comprising at least one first leg support structure, at least one second leg support structure, the at least one first leg support structure being inter-fitted with the at least one second first leg support structure via an interference fit to define a support assembly, a top that is supported by and attached to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive; and means for creating a force state that attaches the top to the support assembly without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive, and thereby stabilizes the article of furniture, wherein the force state includes one or more forces applied to the at least one first leg support structure and the at least one second leg support structure, in addition to any frictional force from the interference fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Roger Jason BERENT, Kyle David HULEWAT
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Publication number: 20120324703Abstract: A metal matrix composite is disclosed that includes graphene nanoplatelets dispersed in a metal matrix. The composite provides for improved thermal conductivity. The composite may be formed into heat spreaders or other thermal management devices to provide improved cooling to electronic and electrical equipment and semiconductor devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Namsoo Paul KIM, James Ping HUANG
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Publication number: 20120312778Abstract: Processes for producing interbody spinal implants having a body with a top surface, a bottom surface, opposing lateral sides, opposing anterior and posterior portions, a substantially hollow center, and a single vertical aperture; and optionally, one or two integration plates affixed to the body. The processes include applying an additive process, a subtractive process, or both processes to at least one surface of the interbody spinal implant to form a roughened surface topography having a regular repeating pattern. The roughened surface topography is specifically designed to provide certain frictional characteristics, load dispersion, and to influence the biological responses that occur during bone healing and fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Titan Spine, LLCInventors: Peter F. Ullrich, JR., Chad J. Patterson
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Patent number: 8313137Abstract: A system and method for temporarily attaching an accessory component such as a fog light cover, to a vehicle body panel prior to a painting operation are described. The system and method eliminate the need for jigs or other support structures typically used to support the accessory during painting of the accessory and body panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Nicholas Goldsberry
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Patent number: 8291570Abstract: A stent crimping and coating apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of crimping blades positioned in a radial array and collectively forming a central crimping lumen, wherein the plurality of crimping blades radially movable to alter the diameter of the central crimping lumen. Each of the crimping blades includes a first surface configured to at least in part define the central crimping lumen. One or more of the crimping blades includes a fluid channel extending therein and a plurality of openings in fluid communication with the fluid channel. The plurality of openings are located at the first surface of the one or more crimping blades and adapted to discharge a fluid into the central crimping lumen.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Tracee E. J. Eidenschink, Matt Heidner
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Publication number: 20120261218Abstract: A lubricating arrangement for an end guide of a railcar truck mounted brake rigging includes at least one elongated groove provided in the at least one surface of the end guide in open communication therewith, the elongated groove having a length thereof disposed generally transverse to a direction of the sliding reciprocal movement of the end guide. A lubricating member is secured within the at least one elongated groove, the lubricating member has a thickness portion thereof protruding, a predetermined height at initial installation, above the at least one surface of the end guide. The predetermined height of the protruding thickness portion is reduced during the reciprocal movement of the end guide within the channel or pocket so that material removed from the predetermined height during the reciprocal movement substantially resurfaces the at least one surface of the end guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: WABTEC HOLDING CORP.Inventors: Jonathon Marlow, Peter Gregar
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Publication number: 20120241459Abstract: A demisable fuel supply system for a satellite includes a pressurized aluminum alloy tank with an aluminum alloy propellant management device therein. The propellant management device (PMD) can have any capillary action surface tension fluid transport features known in the art. Selected inner surfaces of the tank and the PMD are covered with a titanium based coating to guarantee propellant wettability and corrosion resistance of the fuel supply system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventor: Wayne H. Tuttle
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Patent number: 8245381Abstract: Methods of providing flexible duct are provided. The methods include the steps of providing an inner core, the inner core having a cylindrical shape and an outer surface, providing a layer of insulation having a constant uncompressed thickness, fiber diameter and density, wrapping the layer of insulation around the outer surface of the inner core thereby forming a layered assembly, selecting an outer jacket from a set of outer jackets of different diameters, the selected outer jacket configured to compress the layer of insulation to a desired thickness and inserting the layered assembly into the selected outer jacket thereby forming flexible duct. The thickness of the compressed layer of insulation provides a desired insulative value. The outer jackets included in the set of outer jackets are configured to compress the layer of insulation into a plurality of flexible duct having different insulative values from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Russell M. Potter, Ann M. dePaauw
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Patent number: 8245379Abstract: A cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit, and a guide tube extending from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receiving the core attachment therein. The guide tube includes a main member secured to the conduit abutment fitting and an extension member longitudinally extending from the main portion such that the core attachment is slidably received in both the main portion and the extension portion. An end of the core attachment is located within the guide tube over an entire stroke of the core attachment. The extension member is longitudinally separable from the main member to expose the end of the core attachment during assembly so that the end of the core attachment can be secured to the core.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2007Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20120188787Abstract: A vehicle interior assembly includes a light pipe that is concealed by at least one element of the assembly and is configured to illuminate a recess disposed adjacent to a display.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Steve G. Schultz, Timothy J. Borgeson, Johnathan M. Frens
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Patent number: 8220131Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a first part for assembly to form an aircraft component, by applying a shim to a first surface of the first part, the method comprising the steps of placing the first surface of the part adjacent to a second surface of a second part, inserting a solid shim into a gap between the first and second surfaces and holding the shim in the inserted position, and subsequently introducing a liquid shim through the first part into a region between the first part and the solid shim.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Airbus Operations LimitedInventors: Philip Crumpler, Richard Clayton
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Publication number: 20120160035Abstract: A corrosion-resistant vibratory flowmeter (5) is provided. The flowmeter (5) includes a flowmeter assembly (10) including one or more flow tubes (103) configured to be vibrated and a diffusion coating (202) over at least a portion of the flowmeter assembly (10). The diffusion coating (202) is diffused into and comprises a part of the flowmeter assembly (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Micro Motion, Inc.Inventors: Megan Casey, Anthony William Pankratz
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Patent number: 8201332Abstract: A method for reinforcing a metal tubular structure (1) including the following steps: introducing inside the metal tubular structure (1), a plurality of substantially linear elements (4) having a tensile strength higher than a predetermined value; and injecting a curable filling product inside the metal tubular structure, so that the curable filling product contacts an inner surface of the metal tubular structure (1) and coats the substantially linear elements (4) of said plurality of elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignees: Soletanche Freyssinet, TDFInventors: Christian Tourneur, Marc Antoine, Ivica Zivanovic, Alain Autissier, Rolland Faillie
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Publication number: 20120145181Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental cleaning aid. The aid includes a threader (or leader) including a monofilament. A follower is provided for following the threader and the follower is at least in part wider than the monofilament. Preferably, the aid includes a loop or fold fastening arrangement by which the threader and follower are fastened together. In one embodiment, the arrangement includes a fold or loop of the follower engaged with a fold or loop of the threader.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Adrian Harold Sambrooke Slack, Maria Elizabeth Slack
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Publication number: 20120137498Abstract: The invention relates to a method for hot forming a blank consisting of an aluminium or steel alloy, in which the blank is heated before forming and subsequently formed in a forming tool at a temperature of at least 150° C., and to a device for carrying out the hot forming, having a forming tool which has a punch and a die. The object of proposing an economic method for hot forming is achieved for hot forming an aluminium or steel blank by placing an insulating material onto at least one surface of the blank before forming, wherein the insulating material has a lower thermal conductivity than the blank and the forming takes place with the applied insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AGInventors: Franz-Josef Lenze, Sascha Sikora, Harald Hofmann, Ralf Kolleck, Robert Veit
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Publication number: 20120131785Abstract: A tip of an electron beam source includes a core carrying a coating. The coating is formed from a material having a greater electrical conductivity than a material forming the surface of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicants: NANOTOOLS GMBH, CARL ZEISS NTS GMBHInventors: Volker Drexel, Ulrich Mantz, Bernd Irmer, Christian Penzkofer
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Publication number: 20120134609Abstract: Disclosed is a coupling structure of a bearing for an EPS motor to eliminate a gap caused by a tolerance between the bearing and a pocket of a housing of the EPS motor, thereby improving assembling precision and reducing noise, the coupling structure supporting rotation of a rotating shaft through the bearing coupled to a lower portion of the housing and including a bearing pocket bent upwards from a lower surface of the housing and having a cylindrical space to support an outer circumference of the bearing at an inner wall thereof, whereby a gap between the inner wall of the bearing pocket and the outer circumference of the bearing is eliminated by deforming the inner wall towards an inner circumference thereof by caulking, coupling force between the bearing and the housing can be increased, and thereby reliability in assembly and operation of the motor is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taehwan Kim, Jaejun Eom
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Patent number: 8161619Abstract: A torque tube includes a composite body and an end fitting. The composite tube includes a body having a body interior diameter, wall thickness, an end having an edge, and a set of grooves. Each groove of the set of grooves passes through the wall thickness. Each groove of the set of grooves begins at the edge and ends in the body. The end fitting includes a sleeve configured to mate with the body interior diameter and a set of ribs configured to mate with the set of grooves.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Steven P. Wanthal
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Publication number: 20120079703Abstract: The finger-mounted striking devices described herein are for use on stringed musical instruments, in particular for but not limited to electric or acoustic bass instruments. The paired devices consist of elongated cylindrical wooden shafts of differing length. The offset in length allows the striking tips to be effectively even when worn as intended on the index and middle fingers. The striking tip of each shaft contains a permanently embedded weight to accelerate the transfer of finger movement to the shaft tip. The mechanism for attaching the elongated shaft to each finger is an adjustable metal ring permanently attached to the shaft end opposite the striking tip. An upward-sloped fingertip rest is provided forward of the ring. The entire body of each elongated shaft and the integral metal ring are encased in an elastomeric coating that prevents scratching of the instrument surface during use by the devices and seals the metal ring against corrosion from moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Thomas E. McDonald
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Publication number: 20120059325Abstract: A system and method for assembling a catheter device, wherein a septum actuator is positioned within the lumen of a catheter adapter to provide a pathway through a septum component, an introducer needle being inserted through the septum via the septum actuator thereby preventing damage to the septum, the septum actuator thereafter being withdrawn from the septum and positioned within a rearward chamber of the catheter adapter lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Ken Cluff, William G. Moulton, Edward G. Henderson, III, Jeff McMurray, Kenneth B. Lindstrom
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Patent number: 8127421Abstract: The specification and drawing disclose the steps and structure involved in making one of a wide variety of three-dimensional branching structures that can be individually formed into extremely complex spatial representations of natural or abstract shapes suitable for viewing from many perspectives. A branching structure in the form of a wall-mounted tree is comprehensively disclosed along with means for affixing leaves to the tree to further simulate the form of a tree and for the further (optional) purpose of physically memorializing persons or events. A second embodiment is also disclosed to suggest the wide range of variations possible through employment of the basic method steps and to illustrate a form of branching structure that can be viewed from any horizontal or vertical perspective.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventor: Sam Sutton
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Patent number: 8127449Abstract: A method for the production of press-hardened components, in particular a vehicle body component, from a semifinished product (2) made of unhardened, hot-workable steel sheet. A component blank (10) is formed from the semifinished product (2), pre-coated with a first coating (33), by a cold-forming method, in particular a drawing method. The component blank (10) is trimmed at the margins to a marginal contour (12?) approximately corresponding to the component (1) to be produced. The trimmed component blank (17) is heated and press-hardened in a hot-forming tool (23); then the press-hardened component blank (18) is covered with a second, anticorrosion coating (34) in a coating step.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Z.A.T. Zinc Anticorosion Technologies SAInventors: Michael Bayer, Martin Brodt, Leonid Levinski, Victor Samoilov