Parallel Corrugations Patents (Class 428/182)
  • Patent number: 11850838
    Abstract: This invention describes a 3-layer insulation material comprising a first fabric layer, a second fabric layer and a third fluted intermediate fabric layer between the first and the second fabric layers, the fluted intermediate fabric layer being attached alternately to the first and the second fabric layer with longitudinal seams forming longitudinal channels for the insulation material having individual insulation material bundle inside each longitudinal channel. Also disclosed are a method and an arrangement for producing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: ORIGOPRO OY
    Inventor: Veijo Tuoriniemi
  • Patent number: 11738929
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a packaging box, a device and method for detecting damage, a detection apparatus, and a storage medium, and belongs to the field of packaging technologies. The packaging box includes a plurality of packaging cardboards that are combined into the packaging box, wherein at least one packaging cardboard of the plurality of packaging cardboards includes: a surface paper; a backing paper; at least one layer of a core paper; and at least one external force detecting member, wherein the at least one layer of the core paper is disposed between the surface paper and the backing paper, and wherein the at least one external force detecting member is configured to measure a strength value of an external force when the packaging cardboard is subjected to the external force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Han, Ximing Zhang, Han Wang
  • Patent number: 11697729
    Abstract: A method of forming a binder composition includes providing a urea-formaldehyde resin and combining one or more starch compounds with the urea-formaldehyde resin to form a starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin. The one or more starch compounds may be combined with the urea-formaldehyde resin so that the starch modified urea-formaldehyde resin includes about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the one or more starch compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Guodong Zheng, Mingfu Zhang, Luke Weith, Jawed Asrar
  • Patent number: 11380984
    Abstract: A radome structure may include a structural component, an inner tuning layer component underlying the structural component and an outer tuning layer component overlaying the structural component. The structural component may include a first fiber-reinforced dielectric layer that may include a first fiber-reinforced polymer. The inner tuning layer component may include a first inner tuning layer that may include a second fiber-reinforced polymer. The outer tuning layer component may include a first outer tuning layer that may include a third fiber-reinforced polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alexander Kieckhafer, Eric R. Oswald
  • Patent number: 11270959
    Abstract: Techniques for fabricating a semiconductor package comprising inductor features and a magnetic film are described. For one technique, fabricating a package includes: forming inductor features comprising a pad and a conductive line on a first build-up layer; forming a raised pad structure on the first build-up layer by fabricating a pillar structure on the pad, wherein a size of the pillar structure is approximately equal or equal to a corresponding size of the pad such that the pillar structure and the pad are aligned or minimally misaligned relative to each other; encapsulating the inductor features and the raised pad structure in a magnetic film; planarizing the magnetic film until top surfaces of the raised pad structure and magnetic film are co-planar; depositing an additional layer on the top surfaces; and forming a via on the raised pad structure by removing portions of the additional layer above the raised pad structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Kirstof Darmawikarta, Srinivas Pietambaram, Prithwish Chatterjee, Sri Ranga Sai Boyapati, Wei Lun Jen
  • Patent number: 11180364
    Abstract: The invention relates to a covering (1) for an electronic component (e.g. of the MEMS, BAW, or SAW type). The covering comprises at least one layer (5, 6, 7) having a structure (19, 20, 21) with a number of prominences (8, 9, 15) and/or depressions (10, 11, 16). The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a covering (1) of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SnapTrack, Inc.
    Inventor: Ansgar Schäufele
  • Patent number: 11167538
    Abstract: A multilayer corrugated board which can be smoothly bent from a planar state to a curved state without failure even at small radii of curvature, as well as a container made from such board. The materials and mechanical properties of the layers of the board are selected such that each layer inward of the outermost layer in the bent state buckles simultaneously and reversibly between each flute of the adjacent innermost corrugated layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: SCA FOREST PRODUCST AB
    Inventors: Petter Arnesson, Rickard Boman, Rickard Hägglund, Magnus Viström
  • Patent number: 10695940
    Abstract: There is provided a system 1 of manufacturing a corrugated board, including: a corrugated-shape processing apparatus 4 for processing a board in a corrugated shape by curving the board; a shaping apparatus 5 for adjusting a corrugated board acquired by processing the board in a corrugated shape; and a stabilizing apparatus 6 for stabilizing the corrugated board being shaped in the corrugated shape, the corrugated-shape processing apparatus 4 including a first pressing jig 25 and a second pressing jig 27 each of which is in a roller-like shape provided on its surface with asperities to press a board into a corrugated board, being disposed facing each other, the shaping apparatus 5 including: a third pressing jig 45 and a fourth pressing jig 48 each of which has a surface with asperities in which a distance between adjacent apexes of the asperities is substantially identical to that of a surface with asperities of the corrugated board; and a heater 59, the stabilizing apparatus 6 including a fifth pressing jig
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: IMAI INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masafumi Imai
  • Patent number: 10695993
    Abstract: Methods of repairing defects in polymeric composite structures are provided. The methods include filling or bonding defects with a pre-polymerization solution and polymerizing the pre-polymerization solution in situ. Patches or support structures can be disposed at the site of the defect to increase the strength of the repair or to make the repair cosmetically pleasing, respectively. Such a method of repairing a defect may include applying a pre-polymer solution having a reinforcing material and a monomer to the defect in a polymeric composite structure; disposing a support structure on a surface of the polymeric composite structure over at least a portion of the defect having the applied pre-polymer solution; and polymerizing the monomer in the pre-polymer solution to form a repaired region in the polymeric composite structure including a polymer having the reinforcing material distributed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignees: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, TEIJIN LIMITED
    Inventors: Xiaosong Huang, Tomohiro Ryutani, Takashi Goto
  • Patent number: 10647021
    Abstract: The disclosure proposes a fibreboard made of lignocellulose-containing fibres, in particular wood fibres and a binding agent for providing a fibreboard which enables to combine a high stability, on the one hand, and a comparatively small weight, on the other hand, and which can nevertheless be manufactured with a minor financial effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Homann Holzwerkstoffe GmbH
    Inventor: Fritz Homann
  • Patent number: 10618690
    Abstract: A stackable container includes a solid compostable or recyclable body formed primarily of a plant fiber. The body includes a floor and a plurality of side walls that are coupled to the floor along first common edges. Each side wall is coupled to two adjacent side walls along second common edges to surround an interior space of the container. A top surface of the side walls provides a rim that includes a recess or projection configured to couple the container to a corresponding projection or recess of an overlying container. A bottom surface of the floor includes a recess or projection that is configured to be coupled with a projection or recess of an underlying container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Vericool, Inc.
    Inventor: Darrell Jobe
  • Patent number: 10553737
    Abstract: A laminated structure, including: a first encapsulation layer, a second encapsulation layer, and a solar cell string between the first encapsulation layer and the second encapsulation layer. The first encapsulation layer includes 30-50 wt. % of fiber cloth and 50-70 wt. % of a first powder coating evenly disposed on the fiber cloth. The second encapsulation layer includes 30-50 wt. % of the fiber cloth and 50-70 wt. % of a second powder coating evenly disposed on the fiber cloth. The first powder coating includes an acrylic powder coating or a polyester powder coating. The second powder coating includes the polyester powder coating. The acrylic powder coating includes an acrylic resin and an acrylic resin curing agent. The polyester powder coating includes a polyester resin and a polyester resin curing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SUNMAN (HONG KONG) LIMITED
    Inventors: Zhengrong Shi, Guozhu Long, Jiaoyan Liu, Chengrong Lian, Weili Wang
  • Patent number: 10442518
    Abstract: A moisture diversion system of an aircraft for capturing moisture from at least one internal aircraft structure or at least one gap, the moisture diversion system comprising: a drip shield with an upper surface having a concave shape, at least one moisture channel disposed in the upper surface of the drip shield, the drip shield being in a moisture capturing orientation under the at least one internal aircraft structure or the at least one gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Mark Lennart Larson
  • Patent number: 10392541
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hot melt adhesive which is excellent in environmental friendliness, thermal stability, adhesion to a polyolefin substrate and a polyester substrate, and heat resistance. The present invention relates to a hot melt adhesive comprising (A) a polar functional group-modified conjugated diene-based polymer, (B) an aliphatic polyester-based resin, (C) an amorphous olefin-based polymer, (D) a crystalline polypropylene resin, and (E) a tackifier resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Makoto Takenaka, Tadashi Hayakawa
  • Patent number: 10087350
    Abstract: One-part thermosetting binder compositions are described that may include soy protein, a first crosslinking compound, and a second crosslinking compound different from the first crosslinking compound. Upon curing, the first and second crosslinking compounds covalently bond to each other and to the soy protein to form a thermoset binder. Also describe are fiber-containing products that include a plurality of fibers and a formaldehyde-free binder. The formaldehyde-free binder is formed from a one-part, thermosetting binder composition that includes soy protein, a first crosslinking compound, and a second crosslinking compound different from the first crosslinking compound. Upon curing, the first and second crosslinking compounds covalently bond to each other and to the soy protein to form a thermoset binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Mingfu Zhang, Philip Francis Miele, Jawed Asrar
  • Patent number: 9809423
    Abstract: An elevator car includes a floor base, which is stiff in bending, with a metallic base structure in which a support element of plastics material is arranged. The support element is formed as an integral mold body and is produced by means of an injection-molding method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: INVENTIO AG
    Inventor: Agnaldo Santos
  • Patent number: 9776374
    Abstract: A smoothly bendable board including a middle layer, a first outer layer attached to the middle layer and a second outer layer attached to the middle layer is disclosed. The second outer layer has a lower bending stiffness according to ISO 5628 than the first outer layer such that the smoothly bendable board is outwardly bendable only in a direction towards which the second layer faces. A method for producing a smoothly bendable board is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SCA FOREST PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Magnus Vistrom, Rickard Hagglund
  • Patent number: 9637866
    Abstract: Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Smart Planet Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher R. Tilton
  • Patent number: 9624660
    Abstract: A panel is disclosed for use in insulating an edifice that includes a first pane, a second pane in engagement with the first pane so as to define a channel therebetween configured and dimensioned for drainage and air flow, a clip in engagement with the first and second panes, and an insulator including an upper portion that is positioned within the clip. A system for use in insulating an edifice includes identical panels, wherein the insulator of one panel is positionable within the clip of another panel to connect the panels together. A panel clip for use in insulating an edifice includes a first arm defining an outer surface with a plurality of connectors, a saddle extending from the first arm, and a second arm connected to the saddle opposite the first arm such that the clip is generally H-shaped in configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Thermo-Clad Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Martel
  • Patent number: 9505515
    Abstract: A packaging construction being formed by multi-layer board material includes a middle layer, a first outer layer attached to the middle layer and a second outer layer attached to the middle layer. The packaging construction defines a bottom side, a top side, and a plurality of side panels joining the bottom side and the top side so as to form a closed structure. At least one edge is defined between adjacent side panels. The packaging construction is arranged so that the second outer layer has a lower bending stiffness according to ISO 5628 than the first outer layer such that the board is outwardly bendable only in a direction towards which the second layer faces, and in that the packaging construction is formed with at least one side panel being curved and/or at least one edge being rounded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: SCA FOREST PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Magnus Vistrom, Rickard Hagglund, Folke Osterberg
  • Patent number: 9457543
    Abstract: An elastomer laminate has an elastomer carrier layer composed of a thermoplastic elastomer, and at least one microtextured cover layer composed of a polymer that has a lower elasticity than the material of the carrier layer. The microtexture is produced by stretching the laminate beyond the elasticity limit of the cover layer and elastic recovery of the stretched laminate. The microtextured cover layer contains a plurality of pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Mondi Consumer Packaging Technologies GmbH
    Inventor: Henner Sollmann
  • Patent number: 9393754
    Abstract: Reconditioning is performed such that the curvature of the arcuate surface of the crest on the upper corrugating roll is increased as compared before conditioning. Further, reconditioning is performed such that the curvature of the arcuate surface of the crest on the lower corrugating roll is increased as compared before conditioning. In this step, polishing is performed so as to maintain the maximum diameter of the crest on the upper corrugating roll as much as possible. Thereby, since the length of the inclined surface of the corrugating roll connecting between a crest and a trough of the upper and lower corrugating rolls and is reduced, the rate of the increase in the consumption of corrugated mediums of fluted corrugated mediums for double-faced corrugated cardboard sheets shaped by the upper and lower corrugating rolls and after reconditioning can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES PRINTING & PACKAGING MACHINERY, LTD.
    Inventor: Takashi Nitta
  • Patent number: 9370942
    Abstract: Disclosed is a printing method whereby a glossy image free of running can be printed by an inkjet printer. An inkjet head (14) is caused to scan in the Y direction to print outline portions (32 and 33) on a medium (31). Next, immediately after the printing of the outline portions, a first UV irradiation means (15 or 16) disposed coaxially with the scanning axis of the inkjet head irradiates ink at the outline portions with UV light to harden the ink at the outline portions to prevent running. Next, the inkjet head prints a solid portion (34) between the outline portion (32) and the outline portion (33), and a second UV irradiation means (17) disposed forward in the scanning direction (X direction) of the medium (31) hardens the ink at the solid portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Masaru Ohnishi
  • Patent number: 9103058
    Abstract: An insulated article that changes its fill power through adjustment in displacement is provided. Outer and inner surfaces of a folded web consisting of slanting lapped continuous filaments tow band are attached with an outer shell fabric and a lining fabric made of nonwoven or cloth, respectively. This forms a sandwich structure similar to the birds' down feathers underneath the contour feathers. By adjusting the horizontal displacement between the outer and lining fabrics, the fill power (or fluffiness) of the folded web can be changed. Thus, the present invention is applicable to products such as sleeping bags, duvets, snow suits, snow boots and the like. It also has sound and heat proof properties as well as better thermal insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: INTERBOND CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jung-Fu Chien
  • Publication number: 20150147534
    Abstract: A structural batten provides a longitudinally extending first layer having a plurality of passages extending between opposing sides of the first layer and transverse to the longitudinal extent of the first layer. A longitudinally extending solid body layer is attached to the first layer along the first layer's longitudinal extent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: SCOTT CHARLES VAN WEY
  • Patent number: 9034443
    Abstract: A multilayer papery material container includes at least one first sheet of a three-dimensional structure and at least one second sheet fixed to the first sheet and defining empty spaces therewith, wherein at least the second sheet is made of a papery material having a degree of extensibility of not less than 5% in all directions, and wherein the container includes a lateral wall provided with a relief motif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventors: Giorgio Trani, Marion Sterner, Leonardo Andreotti, Marco Scatto
  • Publication number: 20150104121
    Abstract: A flexible film, and articles comprising the film, comprises interleaved pluralities of each of first bands and second bands disposed adjacent to the first bands. Both the first and second bands have a length and a width; the first bands comprise a first film basis weight and first and second regions. The first regions and second regions being comprised of the same material composition. The first regions undergo a substantially molecular-level deformation and the second regions initially undergo a substantially geometric deformation when the sheet material is subjected to an applied elongation along at least one axis. The second bands comprise a second film basis weight and a plurality of corrugations disposed along the length of the band. In this aspect the material may be described as having alternating bands of structural-elastic-like film and ring-rolled film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Shaun Thomas Broering, Karen Denise MCaffry
  • Patent number: 8995131
    Abstract: A heat transfer system is provided by the present disclosure that includes, in one form, a structural member having an upper skin, a lower skin, and a foam core disposed between the upper skin and the lower skin. At least one heat conducting array extends through the foam core and between the upper skin and the lower skin, the heat conducting array defining at least one upper cap, at least one lower cap, and a wall portion extending between the upper cap and the lower cap, the upper cap being disposed proximate a heat source. A heat conducting spreader is disposed between the lower cap of the heat conducting array and the lower skin of the structural member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: AeroVironment, Inc.
    Inventors: Uchenna Ofoma, Bart Dean Hibbs, Ronald Olch, Justin B. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8987151
    Abstract: A fiber pad having a core non-woven layer is disclosed. The core layer can have an upper surface and a lower surface. The core layer can comprise at least one fiber layer. The at least one fiber layer can comprise a plurality of parallel fibers. Selected groups of the parallel fibers can be folded into desired pleated configurations. Optionally, the core layer can comprise post-consumer carpet materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Columbia Insurance Company
    Inventors: Jim Burns, John J. M. Rees, Tom Odum
  • Publication number: 20150044430
    Abstract: A system for diffusing wrinkles in a composite laminate may include at least one wrinkle diffuser. The wrinkle diffuser may include a diffuser body may be mounted to a tool in a manner such that a composite ply at least partially overlaps the wrinkle diffuser. A plurality of diffuser elements may be formed in the diffuser body to define a corrugated surface. The corrugated surface may cause a portion of the composite ply to assume a corrugated shape when a compaction pressure is applied to force the composite ply against the corrugated surface. The wrinkle diffuser may include an indexing feature to index the wrinkle diffuser to a ply edge of the composite ply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Tristan E. Lee, Andrew M. Hopkins, William T. Kline
  • Publication number: 20150037542
    Abstract: A composite material includes a core and a shell that covers the core. The core has a volume that includes a first material and a void wherein the first material occupies less than 50% of the core's volume and has a three-dimensional shape that includes a plurality of components each having the same shape and arranged to form a series of repeating components within the volume. The shell includes a second material joined to the first material. Each of the first and second materials includes a thickness having a middle region and a outer region, and at least one of the first and second materials, includes a microstructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Krishna Nadella, Michael Waggoner
  • Publication number: 20150024172
    Abstract: A migration resistant loose fill packaging material according to the present invention includes a plurality of single faced corrugated strips. Each corrugated strip includes a single liner member having an elongate and generally planar configuration, the base member having an upper surface and an opposed lower surface. Each corrugated strip also includes a corrugation portion having a plurality of connected fluted elements bonded to the upper surface of the single liner member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: John Pollock
  • Patent number: 8927089
    Abstract: A sheet material (1) includes a stiffness-increasing concave-convex part (20). A first reference plane (K1), an intermediate reference plane (K3), and a second reference plane (K2) serve as a reference system. First reference areas (213), which have a specific shape, and second reference areas (223), which are all areas other than the first reference areas (213), are disposed in the intermediate reference plane (K3). The concave-convex part (20) is formed of first areas (21) as well as second areas (22) and/or plane areas (23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Uacj Corporation
    Inventor: Masaya Takahashi
  • Patent number: 8920908
    Abstract: A sheet material (1) includes a stiffness-increasing concave-convex part (20). A first reference plane (K1), an intermediate reference plane (K3), and a second reference plane (K2) serve as a reference system. First unit areas (241) and second unit areas (242) are defined in the intermediate reference plane (K3). Each of the first unit areas (241) and the second unit areas (242) contains first virtual squares (243) and second virtual squares (244). Icosagonal areas that contain only adjacent first virtual squares (243) are designated as first reference areas (213), and icosagonal areas that contain only adjacent second virtual squares (244) are designated as second reference areas (223). The concave-convex part (20) contains first areas (21), which are formed based on the first reference areas (213), as well as second areas (22) and/or plane areas (23), which are formed based on the second reference areas (223).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: UACJ Corporation
    Inventor: Masaya Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20140377509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plastic corrugated board. The board is made with a plurality of multi-layered sheets, each having three or more films all containing a common resin. The outer films are a blend of the common resin and one or more additional resins that soften the outer films relative to the core film, resulting in a soft/stiff/soft cross-sectional arrangement for each sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Michael A. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140349083
    Abstract: The present invention discloses code plate of an optical encoder having a planar portion that is located on a surface to which a light flux for detection is applied; and a non-planar portion that is arranged alternatively with the planar portion on the surface and is comprised of multiple convex structures and concave structures arranged continuously intersecting to a parallel direction of arranging the planar portion and the non-planar portion. The longitudinal direction in the planar portion and the non-planar portion is consistent with the radial direction of the code plate, and a direction (Parallel direction) in which the planar portion and the non-planar portion are arranged alternately is consistent with the circumferential direction of the code plate. The non-planar portion which forms the concave and convex structure is formed by arranging multiple V-shaped structures in the longitudinal direction of the non-planar portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: SEIKOH GIKEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Norihiro KAKINUMA, Masahide HIOKI, Takashi YASUDA
  • Publication number: 20140338242
    Abstract: Composite boards are disclosed herein. An example of the composite board includes a first outer layer, a second outer layer, and a middle layer positioned between the first and second outer layers. The first and second outer layers each include chemical pulped cellulose fibers and low moisture absorbing fibers. The middle layer includes the cellulose fibers and a moisture repelling agent. Also disclosed herein are art frames that include the composite boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Xiaoqi Zhou, David Edmondson, Francois K. Pirayesh
  • Patent number: 8877322
    Abstract: A conformable sheet material has: a) a support layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; b) a corrugated layer adhered to the top surface of the support layer; c) the corrugated layer having an array of peaks extending away from the top surface of the support layer and troughs proximal to the top surface of the support layer; d) the corrugated layer having its array of peaks extending along a length of the support layer; e) an elongated element having inelastic memory; and f) the elongated element passing through the array of peaks and above the troughs along the length of the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Saleck
  • Patent number: 8877321
    Abstract: A novel sizing-adhesive composition for corrugating characterised in that it comprises at least one low molecular weight, water soluble polymer such as a maltodextrin, corrugating boards prepared therewith and methods of producing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Freddy Johannes Martina Andriessen, Leonard Jannusch, Peter Obradovic-Sandmann
  • Publication number: 20140287196
    Abstract: A method of bonding a substantially planar sheet material to a corrugated sheet material using an automated process the method characterised by the steps of a) applying adhesive in discrete amounts to the contact points of the corrugated sheet material, and b) holding the sheet materials together until a bond is formed between them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Patrick Petrus Antonius Maria VAN BERLO
  • Patent number: 8802205
    Abstract: A repulpable moisture resistant poultry box having a composite structure with a fluted medium, a top backing board secured to one side of the fluted medium and a bottom backing board secured to the other side of the fluted medium. The backing boards and the fluted medium are impregnated with a hydrogenated triglyceride. The backing boards each have an outer surface coated with PET to provide moisture resistance repulpable and recyclable box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Interstate Corrpack LLC
    Inventors: Pete Bugas, Lawrence C. Nykwest, Jim Krahn
  • Patent number: 8795458
    Abstract: A method of bonding a substantially planar sheet material to a corrugated sheet material using an automated process the method characterized by the steps of a) applying adhesive in discrete amounts to the contact points of the corrugated sheet material, and b) holding the sheet materials together until a bond is formed between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Corcel IP Limited
    Inventor: Patrick Petrus Antonius Maria Van Berlo
  • Publication number: 20140165484
    Abstract: The invention provides a spacer having an engineered wall with multiple corrugation fields including first and second corrugation fields having differently configured corrugations. Also provided are multi-pane glazing units that incorporate such a spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Zurn, Gary R. Matthews, John Brian Shero
  • Publication number: 20140162030
    Abstract: A smoothly bendable board including a middle layer, a first outer layer attached to the middle layer and a second outer layer attached to the middle layer is disclosed. The second outer layer has a lower bending stiffness according to ISO 5628 than the first outer layer such that the smoothly bendable board is outwardly bendable only in a direction towards which the second layer faces. A method for producing a smoothly bendable board is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: SCA FOREST PRODUCTS AB
    Inventors: Magnus Vistrom, Rickard Hagglund
  • Patent number: 8741083
    Abstract: A method for producing an elastically stretchable laminate having at least three layers, the method including the steps of: a) producing a first laminate having a first non-elastic fibrous nonwoven web and an elastic film; b) activating the first laminate by incremental stretching in at least one activation direction to render the first laminate elastically stretchable; c) stretching the activated first laminate to 10-200% in the activation direction; and d) laminating the stretched first laminate to a second non-elastic nonwoven web. An elastically stretchable laminate produced in accordance with the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Margareta Wennerbäck, Jan Wästlund-Karlsson, Elisabeth Lakso
  • Patent number: 8734931
    Abstract: Aerogel composites and bonded aerogel composites are described. The aerogel composites include monolithic aerogel material located in cavities between a base layer and a structured layer that is bonded to the base layer. Additional layers may be bonded to the base layer and/or the structured layer to form bonded aerogel composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jayshree Seth, Bryan C. Feisel, Neeraj Sharma, Lian S. Tan, Grant F. Tiefenbruck, Jung-Sheng Wu
  • Patent number: 8728270
    Abstract: A method of preparing water-resistant corrugated paperboard includes providing a corrugated medium treated with a water-proofing agent on both sides thereof, and providing a liner treated with the water-proofing agent on at least an inner surface thereof. The liner and corrugated medium are adhered, with the inner surface of the liner adhered to the corrugated medium. The liner and corrugated medium are adhered with an adhesive composition comprising carrier starch, uncooked pearl starch, borax, a water-proofing resin, a penetration-enhancing additive, and water. The carrier starch comprises cooked starch and uncooked starch. The liner and corrugated medium are treated with the water-proofing agent prior to adhering the liner and corrugated medium. Due to the use of the particular adhesive composition for adhering the liner and the corrugated medium, use of liner treated with the water-proofing agent is possible with acceptable bonding and preservation of Cobb ratings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: E-Cooler, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Robert G. Schuelke, Anthony L. Shoemaker
  • Publication number: 20140130657
    Abstract: A composite structure (10) includes a first outer skin (12); a second outer skin (14); and a core (16) sandwiched between the first outer skin (12) and the second outer skin (14). The core (16) includes a plurality of spaced apart ridges (18) between the first outer skin (12) and the second outer skin (14), each of the spaced apart ridges (18) extending from one end (20) of the composite structure (10) to an opposite end (22); and a plurality of connecting elements (24) between the first outer skin (12) and the second outer skin (14) configured to intersect with the ridges (18) to form open channels (26) within the core (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: GORDON HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Edward D. Pilpel, D. Michael Gordon, Benjamin D. Pilpel, Jonathan Spiegel
  • Patent number: 8715835
    Abstract: A tolerance strip is formed a strip of resilient material with corrugations, the corrugations extending transversely across the full width of the strip, the corrugations defining crests with troughs between adjacent corrugations, a central portion of the corrugations being of substantially uniform height across the strip, portions of the corrugations adjacent each longitudinal edge of the strip decreasing in height towards the edge of the strip. In one form the corrugations are flat longitudinally of the strip at the crests and/or troughs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: John Crane UK Limited
    Inventors: Christian Kirchner, Jingjing Luo
  • Publication number: 20140120323
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for deforming a web are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method involves feeding a web into a nip that is formed between at least two intermeshing rolls. The rolls are configured for deforming a web with at least two sets of deformations that are oriented in different directions relative to the surfaces of the web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Kirk Wallace Lake, Jill Marlene Orr, John Joseph Curro, John Brian Strube, Timothy Ian Mullane, Leroy Joseph Kocher