Sheet Including Cover Or Casing Patents (Class 428/68)
  • Publication number: 20140087102
    Abstract: A cryogenic insulation system is proposed comprising enclosing at least a portion of a cryogenic device with low density high conductivity insulation material. The cryogenic device may be an air separation unit. The cryogenic device does not include an outer containment structure for granulated cryogenic insulation. The low density high conductivity insulation material may consists of at least one layer of abutting or overlapping low density high conductivity insulation material composite with fibrous batting. The portion of the cryogenic device is selected from the group consisting of: a distillation column, a heat exchanger, a condenser, a reboiler, an expansion turbine, valves, piping, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP
    Inventors: Charles N. Harper, John Somavarapu
  • Patent number: 8679612
    Abstract: A fabric material for use in craft activities, the fabric material comprising a textile substrate and a pressure sensitive adhesive carried by opposite surfaces of the substrate, whereby upon the application of pressure to one piece of the fabric material against another piece of the fabric material causes the adhesion of the pieces of fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Moose Enterprises (Aust) Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Joost Poulus
  • Patent number: 8678139
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a traction sheave elevator and a rope (3) that contains metal as a load-bearing material, such as the suspension rope of an elevator, which rope comprises at least one or more strands (7) laid from metal wires (9) and which rope (3) is lubricated with a lubricant (8). Another object is the use of the aforementioned lubricant for lubricating the rope (3). The lubricant (8) comprises at least oil and thickener, which thickener in the lubricant (8) comprises at least 10% or more of the mass of the lubricant (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Aulanko, Raimo Pelto-Huikko, Sakari Korvenranta, Jarmo Myllynen, Pekka Torenius
  • Publication number: 20140076358
    Abstract: A moppable floor mat is disclosed comprising a plurality of layers sharing a common peripheral boundary, the layers including an adhesive layer, a liquid impermeable layer, a high-traction layer, and a liquid absorbent layer. The adhesive layer is configured to be releaseably adhered to a floor and capable of being mopped over without causing a movement of the moppable floor mat relative to a surface of the floor. The moppable floor mat further comprises a seal formed adjacent the peripheral boundary of the plurality of layers, wherein the seal is configured to form a fluid-tight barrier preventing liquids from exiting through the seal from the moppable floor mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: IMPACT PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: John T. Irwin, Stephen A. Dukes, Robert James Hayes, Donald James Staufenberg, Jeffrey C. Gayer
  • Publication number: 20140065344
    Abstract: In one aspect, an encapsulation sheet, a method of manufacturing an organic light emitting display device using the encapsulation sheet, and an organic light emitting display device is provided. The encapsulation sheet includes a carrier film; and a first sheet formed on the carrier film, wherein the first sheet comprises at least one of tin fluorophosphates glass, chalcogenide glass, tellurite glass, borate glass, and phosphate glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Soo Kim, Jin-Woo Park, Won-Sik Hyun
  • Patent number: 8663774
    Abstract: A multilayer thermal insulation composite for fire protection applications. The composite includes a fibrous insulation layer, at least one inorganic heat absorbing layer disposed on one side of the fibrous insulation layer, and at least one superinsulation layer disposed on at least one side of the composite adjacent the heat absorbing layer or the fibrous insulation layer. The composite may further include a scrim layer comprising a high temperature resistant, flexible, woven or non-woven scrim or scrim and high temperature resistant material disposed around the multilayer thermal insulation composite partially or substantially totally encapsulating the composite. The composite is lightweight and flexible, exhibits reduced heat transfer to the cold-face, with improved thermal insulation capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Unifrax I LLC
    Inventors: Joseph A. Fernando, Kenneth B. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140042891
    Abstract: A glass ceramic sinter is disclosed. The glass ceramic sinter includes a glass matrix, and anorthite grains, fersmite grains and quartz grains, all of which are in the glass matrix. A total content of the glass matrix, the anorthite grains, the quartz grains, and the fersmite grains is 98% or more by mass of the glass ceramic sinter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: KYOCERA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Youji Furukubo
  • Publication number: 20140037982
    Abstract: A method is provided which includes forming a metal layer and converting at least a portion of the metal layer to a hydrated metal oxide layer. Another method is provided which includes selectively depositing a dielectric layer upon another dielectric layer and selectively depositing a metal layer adjacent to the dielectric layer. Consequently, a microelectronic topography is formed which includes a metal feature and an adjacent dielectric portion comprising lower and upper layers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material, respectively. A topography including a metal feature having a single layer with at least four elements lining a lower surface and sidewalls of the metal feature is also provided herein. The fluid/s used to form such a single layer may be analyzed by test equipment configured to measure the concentration of all four elements. In some cases, the composition of the fluid/s may be adjusted based upon the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Igor C. Ivanov, Weiguo Zhang, Artur Kolics
  • Publication number: 20140030471
    Abstract: A component-embedded resin substrate (1) includes a plurality of resin layers (2) made of a first resin and laminated on one another, and a component (3) arranged to be surrounded by each resin layer (2) in a first group (8) which is a group of two or more resin layers arranged successively in a thickness direction included in the plurality of resin layers (2). An auxiliary resin portion (9) made of a second resin different from the first resin is arranged to be in contact with and along at least one of surfaces of the component (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshihito Otsubo
  • Publication number: 20140026446
    Abstract: A method of insert molding comprises placing in a first mold a curable rubber composition comprising a reactive species; placing on a surface of the rubber composition a first thermoplastic material in a film or layer comprising a group reactive with the reactive species of the rubber composition; curing the rubber composition in the mold to form a first molded article of cured rubber having a first thermoplastic material layer covalently bonded through reactive of the reactive species and the group; placing the first molded article as an insert into a second mold, the cured rubber contacting an inside surface of the second mold and the thermoplastic layer facing into the second mold cavity; closing the second mold and injecting into the second mold a second thermoplastic material that to form a second molded article comprising the first molded article thermally welded and/or covalently bonded to the second thermoplastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: N. Spencer Stone, Sui-Chieh Yu, Denis Schiller, Ruzica Krstic
  • Patent number: 8636862
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making a structure with at least a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer, each made from a polycarbonate polymer based on bisphenol A, between the polymer layers a component being arranged, comprising the following steps: a) the component is arranged on the first polymer layer or placed in a depression of the first polymer layer, b) the first polymer layer is coated on the side, on which or in which the component is arranged, at least in the region of the component with a liquid preparation comprising a solvent or a mixture of solvents and a polycarbonate derivative based on a geminally disubstituted dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkane, c) optionally a drying step is made after step b), d) after step b) or step c), the second polymer layer is placed on the first polymer layer, covering the component, e) the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer are laminated with each other under pressure, at a temperature from 120° C. to 180° C. and for a defined time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Bundesdruckerei GmbH, Bayer Material Science AG
    Inventors: Oliver Muth, Andre Leopold, Malte Pflughhoefft, Jorg Fischer, Manfred Paeschke, Heinz Pudleiner, Cengiz Yesildag, Klaus Meyer
  • Patent number: 8632036
    Abstract: There is provided an integrated articulating thermal isolation system having an articulating actuator assembly, a support frame assembly, and a thermal blanket assembly. The thermal blanket assembly has a pair of non-articulating blankets positioned on exterior surfaces of the support frame assembly and a pair of articulating blankets disposed between the non-articulating blankets. Each articulating blanket has a plurality of stiffener elements. The system further has a harness assembly, a deployable assembly interface element, and a vehicle interface element. When the articulating actuator assembly is actuated, the articulating blankets are guided by the support frame assembly from a stowed position to a deployed position through motion of the articulating actuator assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel M. Bianca, Jr., Valeda B. Scribner, John Jay Hartlage, Howen Mak, Sung H. Kang, Teofilo R. El Masri, Sara Ly, Thomas Rust, III, Brian K. Smith, Arthur R. Zapf, Jesse C. Villegas, Rachid Nedjar
  • Publication number: 20140017434
    Abstract: An injection-molded product includes a reinforcement member formed with a through-hole, a heat-resistant member attached to an outer surface of the reinforcement member to close an opening of the through-hole, and an injection-molded member comprising a synthetic resin that encloses the outer surface of the reinforcement member. The injection-molded product allows the thickness of a portable electronic device to be reduced by about 0.4 mm as compared to injection-molded product of the related art when it is used as a case of the portable electronic device while securing a structural strength and impact resistance in the same level as those of the conventional injection-molded product. Because the infiltration of a molten resin into the through-hole of the reinforcement member is prevented by arranging the heat-resistant member to close the through-hole, it is possible to prevent a poor molding, such as contraction on the outer appearance of the injection-molded product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Hyeon KIM, Su-Kyu LEE
  • Publication number: 20140013934
    Abstract: A ballistic armor system comprising a metal strike face plate, a laminate composite backing material secured to the metal strike face plate and an air space provided between the metal strike face plate and the laminate composite backing material. The metal strike face plate has a predetermined defined thickness and has a plurality of slotted holes set at an oblique angle relative to the vertical orientation or axis of the metal strike face plate. The plurality of slotted holes is sufficiently small to prevent the passage of a projectile or fragment therethrough. The laminate composite backing material comprises at least one material selected from an aramid fiber material, S-glass, E-glass and UHMWPE, and is provided in combination with a polymer-based resin material. The air space provided between the metal strike face plate and the composite backing material has a depth in the range between 0-10 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: American Technical Coatings, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles F. Inglefield, Brian D. Barry, Robert W. Eilmann, William A. Gooch
  • Publication number: 20140017435
    Abstract: A polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PcBN) is fabricated using a process of overlaying layers of cubic boron nitride (cBN) powder, where the layers have cBN mixed with various concentrations of a ceramic. The process of fabricating the PcBN includes depositing, in a refractory capsule, a carbide, a cubic boron nitride (cBN), and a mixture of cBN and a ceramic, then applying a high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) to the content of the refractory capsule. During the depositing step of the process, the concentration of cBN in the mixture of the cBN and ceramic is lower than the concentration of cBN that is in the layer below it. Upon applying HPHT, the carbide first diffuses across the cBN layer, and then diffuses across the layer with the mixture of the cBN and ceramic. After HPHT ends and the content of the refractory capsule cools, the process yields a PcBN having layers with various concentrations of cBN, and at least one cBN layer with a ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Lawrence Thomas Dues, Torbjorn Ingemar Selinder
  • Patent number: 8628835
    Abstract: A laminated panel is formable into a prosthesis. An outer layer of the panel has upper and lower surfaces, and is made of a thermoformable material. An inner layer of the panel has upper and lower surfaces, and is positioned relative to the outer layer such that the lower surface of the inner layer faces the upper surface of the outer layer. At least one reinforcement member has an area representing at most part of the upper surface of the outer layer. The reinforcement member is encapsulated between the inner and outer layers at a selected position relative to the outer layer, locally reinforcing the laminated panel. A prosthesis for a foot of a user made from a laminated panel, and a method of forming a prosthesis for a foot of a user with an outer layer of thermoformable material and an inner layer, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Fiducie de capital IDEO
    Inventor: Rodrigue McDuff
  • Patent number: 8623481
    Abstract: A packaging material includes an oxygen scavenger material dispersed in bands in a polymer sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Chieh-Chun Chau
  • Patent number: 8617711
    Abstract: A single layer film containing at least one anionic hydrophilic group selected from a sulfonic acid group, a carboxyl group and a phosphate group, wherein an anion concentration ratio (Sa/Da) of an anion concentration at a surface (Sa) to an anion concentration at a deep part (Da) is 1.1 or more. The single layer film is a copolymer prepared by polymerizing a composition containing a compound (I) represented by the general formula (1) ([X]s[M1]l[M2]m (1)) and a compound (II) having two or more (meth)acryloyl groups in a molecule at a molar ratio of 15:1 to 1:30 and having a water contact angle of 30° or less. Such a single layer film has high hydrophilicity and surface hardness and is excellent in antifogging property, antifouling property and antistatic property, thus is useful as an antifogging material, an antifouling material, an antistatic material and a multilayer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Koju Okazaki, Ryouichi Seki, Takazou Katou, Masatoshi Takagi
  • Patent number: 8607520
    Abstract: A thermally reflective panel assembly for use in a structure, the roof panel assembly comprising an exterior panel having opposing outer and inner surfaces separated by exterior panel edge surfaces; an interior panel having opposing outer and inner surfaces separated by interior panel edge surfaces that are aligned with the exterior panel edge surfaces; an intermediate section fixed to the inner surfaces of the exterior panel and the interior panel to define compartments between the exterior and interior panels; and at least one layer of metallic material fixed to at least one surface of the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Charles Arthur Mencio
  • Publication number: 20130330495
    Abstract: A method for the manufacturing of thin 3D glass window is described. The method includes layering a plurality of thin films. The plurality of thin films includes at least one glass film. The method also includes molding the plurality of thin films to form a three dimensional shape and laminating the plurality of thin films in the three dimensional shape. The 3D glass window and apparatus including the 3D glass window are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Esa-Sakari Maatta, Harri A. Lasarov
  • Patent number: 8603604
    Abstract: Disclosed is a one-piece, encapsulated, plastic product formed by a single extrusion operation using many different materials so a first portion of the article is made of one material, and the other portions of the article, encapsulated by the first portion, are made of many different other materials. The portions are fused together while hot, to create a one-piece article, preferably in the approximate shape of a peanut. The one-piece plastic products are manufactured by using an underwater pelletizing system. Different various materials, such as plastics, paper, wood fibers, metals, and glass are fed into the pelletizer system using process water as its transporter. Examples of use for the one-piece, encapsulated product are in landfill drainage and ventilation, septic drainage aggregate, concrete reinforcement aggregate, playground safety surfaces, preschool play material, manufacturing parts separator, chemical scrubbers, drag strips, truck and airport run off areas, and backing material for safety walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy Votra
  • Patent number: 8603603
    Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting agent is provided as a finely ground powder that is dispensed into a sheath or other casing enclosing a metal bar, cable, or other tension member. The agents are produced by preparing salts of amines with benzoic acid or nitric acid, drying the salts, and grinding and screening the salts to provide a desired maximum particle size. Also disclosed is a dry fogging system through which the powder is applied to metal tension members enclosed in polymeric sheaths or other fluid tight casings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Cortec Corporation
    Inventors: Jessica Jackson Meyer, Margarita Kharshan, Boris A. Miksic
  • Publication number: 20130321991
    Abstract: An optically clear adhesive film which can be used when an electronic device is remanufactured or parts are reused, and an electronic device using the same are provided. The optically clear adhesive film includes: a UV blocking adhesive layer, and a UV curable adhesive layer which is located on one surface of the UV blocking adhesive layer and is cured when being irradiated with UV light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: TMS Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Yong LEE, Jun Seo Park
  • Publication number: 20130316121
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an inner covering assembly (2) with multiple components for a vehicle, comprising a first component (4) and at least one second component (6), the said method comprising: providing the components (4, 6) of the inner covering assembly; an operation to attach the first component (4) to a member (26) of a forming tool (24) of the inner covering assembly; inserting at least one second component (6) of the inner covering assembly into the forming tool (24); and an operation for securing by adhering the first and second components (4, 6) of the inner covering assembly by activating the forming tool in order to obtain the inner covering assembly (2) having multiple components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIEUR INDUSTRIE
    Inventors: Godefroy Beau, Jean François Oeuvrard
  • Publication number: 20130316101
    Abstract: A reinforced structure is disclosed which includes a structural component as well as a reinforcing part that is arranged in a cavity of the structural component. The reinforcing part can include a support part and a connection, the support part being arranged in the cavity such that a distance between the support part and the structural component at a position of the structural component with a higher probability of deforming under a force load from outside on the structural component is shorter than at a position of the structural component with a lower probability of deforming under a force load from the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventor: Thomas KRAUSHAAR
  • Publication number: 20130309437
    Abstract: A method for producing a luminescent material element which is configured for conversion of pump light is provided. The method may include: providing a polysilazane solution; bringing the polysilazane solution in contact with a luminescent material; and partially curing the polysilazane solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: OSRAM GmbH
    Inventor: Gertrud Kraeuter
  • Publication number: 20130286530
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide chamber components having a protective element for shielding bonding material from processing environments in a processing environment. The protective element may include protective seals, protective structures, erosion resistive fillers, or combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present invention reduce erosion of bonding material used in a processing chamber, thus, improving processing quality and reducing maintenance costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Xing Lin, Jennifer Y. Sun, Sumanth Banda
  • Publication number: 20130280470
    Abstract: A composite article including a fiber-reinforced resin composite having an internal portion, and an internal surface and an external surface; and a thermal article formed of an anisotropic graphite sheet having a thermo-mechanical design constant of at least 10 mm-W/m*K, the thermal article positioned in the internal portion of the fiber-reinforced resin composite, wherein the thermo-mechanical design constant of a material is defined by thermal conductivity of the material multiplied by its average thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Julian Norly
  • Publication number: 20130280467
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for insulating a component of a home or building. An insulated component may include a generally planar surface and a frame positioned atop one side of the generally planar surface. The frame may include a plurality of outer studs coupled together to form an outer periphery and inner studs that divide the frame into one or more sections. One or more of the sections may include a cavity or hollow space. The insulated component may also include a first layer of insulation within one or more of the cavities. The first layer of insulation may include a pour insulation material that transitions from a liquid state or phase to a solid state or phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Ralph Michael Fay
  • Publication number: 20130266755
    Abstract: Food packaging inserts comprising a myoglobin blooming agent that promote or preserve the desirable appearance of food products, food packages, and methods of food packing comprising the same, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Curwood, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew LeRoy Mengel, Douglas Mark Latreille, Dan G. Siegel
  • Patent number: 8551599
    Abstract: A microactuator may be configured by activating a source of electromagnetic radiation to heat and melt a selected set of phase-change plugs embedded in a substrate of the microactuator, pressurizing a common pressure chamber adjacent to each of the plugs to deform the melted plugs, and deactivating the source of electromagnetic radiation to cool and solidify the melted plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Zhishan Hua, Erdogan Gulari, Mark A. Burns, Rohit Pal, Onnop Srivannavit
  • Publication number: 20130258823
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a light source chip for a thermally assisted head comprises steps of (a) providing a light source bar with a surface coating formed thereon; (b) forming several blind holes on the predetermined positions of the light source bar by etching, the blind hole having a top hollowed on the surface coating and a bottom hollowed on the light source bar, and the blind hole having a first biggest width at its top; (c) cutting the light source bar along every two adjacent blind holes by a cutting machine The cutting machine has a cutting means with a second biggest width that is smaller than the first biggest width of the blind hole, thereby cutting down an individual light source chip without contacting the side edges of the blind hole. Thus a light source chip with a smooth edge and without cracks on the surface can be obtained; and the surface coating formed thereon is hard to be peeled off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: SAE Magnetics (H.K.) Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryuji FUJII, Tai Boon LEE, Hideki TANZAWA, Yasuhiro KONAKAWA
  • Publication number: 20130244079
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first product is provided. The first product may include a substrate, a device having a device footprint disposed over the substrate, and a barrier film disposed over the substrate and substantially along a side of the device footprint. The barrier film may comprise a mixture of a polymeric material and non-polymeric material. The barrier film may have a perpendicular length that is less than or equal to 3.0 mm from the side of the device footprint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Prashant Mandlik, Ruiqing Ma, Julia J. Brown
  • Publication number: 20130243993
    Abstract: A method of preparing a coating composition. The method comprises preparing a mixture that includes a releasing agent, thickening agents, and vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymer. Another embodiment is a method of forming a film, comprising, providing the coating composition and applying the coating composition to a surface. Another embodiment is a protective coating comprising a film, that includes the coating composition, applied to a surface of a manufactured product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Groco Specialty Coatings Company
    Inventors: George W. Grogan, Robert H. Boyd
  • Patent number: 8535441
    Abstract: A lid for a crystal growth chamber crucible is constructed by forming arcuate sector-shaped portions and coupling them in abutting relationship, for example by welding, to form an annular profile fabricated lid. The arcuate sector-shaped portions may be formed and removed from a lid fabrication blank with less waste than when unitary annular lids are formed and removed from a similarly sized fabrication blank. For example, the sector-shaped portions may be arrayed in an undulating pattern on the fabrication sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Andreaco, Troy Marlar, Brant Quinton
  • Publication number: 20130236681
    Abstract: A photocurable composition includes (A) a photocurable monomer and (B) a silicon-containing monomer or oligomer thereof, the silicon-containing monomer being represented by Formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Chang Min LEE, Seung Jib CHOI, Ji Hye KWON, Irina NAM, Jin Seong PARK, Yeon Soo LEE, Kyoung Jin HA
  • Publication number: 20130236680
    Abstract: Disclosed is a display device and a method for manufacturing the same, the display device comprising a display panel including an upper substrate, a lower substrate confronting the upper substrate, and a film member attached to a front surface of the upper substrate; a cover member receiving the display panel, and covering a lateral side of the display panel; and a bumper between the lateral side of the display panel and the cover member, wherein the film member is provided with an extending part which extends more than the end of the upper substrate by a predetermined range in a longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Sangku Ahn, JaeWoo Park, HyoJin KIM
  • Patent number: 8530022
    Abstract: An article (1) of a medical and technical nature intended to be affixed to skin, or a component for affixing a medical article or part thereof to skin, which article or component comprises a layer of carrier material (2) that has a layer (3) of a soft skin-friendly adhesive on one side, and a protection layer (4) that protects the adhesive layer before use of the article or component and is affixed to the adhesive layer in such a way that it is releasable. According to the invention, the protection layer (4) is provided with a pattern of projections (6) on the side facing towards the adhesive layer (3) and a reinforcing layer (5) is arranged on the layer of carrier material (2), on the opposite side to the side that has the layer of soft skin-friendly adhesive, in such a way that it can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Molnlycke Health Care AB
    Inventors: Tomas Fabo, Anna Svensby, Ulf Johannison, Dennis Hansson
  • Publication number: 20130224423
    Abstract: A consumable filament for use in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system, where the consumable filament comprises a core portion of a first thermoplastic material, and a shell portion of a second thermoplastic material that is compositionally different from the first thermoplastic material, where the consumable filament is configured to be melted and extruded to form roads of a plurality of solidified layers of a three-dimensional object, and where the roads at least partially retain cross-sectional profiles corresponding to the core portion and the shell portion of the consumable filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Stratasys, Inc.
    Inventor: Stratasys, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130216760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a number of wall-covering elements, comprising the steps of:—providing a core layer of a core layer material having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a number of first grooves in a pattern in the upper surface;—covering the upper surface of the core layer and filling the first grooves with a curing cover layer material in liquid form so that a cover layer with an upper surface is formed; and—arranging a number of second grooves in the upper surface of the cover layer along at least a part of the pattern of the filled first grooves, such that the surface of at least one of the walls of the second grooves is formed by the cover layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Rientz Willem Bol
  • Publication number: 20130216759
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for preventing a composite material used in forming slabs for residential and commercial construction from entering a predefined space that is maintained open for pipes, plumbing fixtures and other conduits. The preform apparatus comprises a body, apron and cover. The apparatus is assembled by placing the preform body in position to occupy a predefined space, press fitting the apron down over and around the body and the cover on top of the body. Thereafter, the composite material is poured around the preform and allowed to cure. After curing, the preform body and the cover are removed, leaving a material free void within and below the predefined space that the preform had occupied. The preform is straightforward, inexpensive to produce, easy to use and is assembled without fasteners and without disturbing the soil below the slab or the moisture/vapor barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: JOHN MELECIO LAURO
  • Patent number: 8512842
    Abstract: A human body support comprises a composite material base frame (2) having a top surface (11) and a bottom surface (10) and a cover element ?(3) formed from a first polymer material (3) associated to the base frame (2). The support further comprises at least one film of a second thermoplastic polymer material (8) which is fixedly attached to the base frame (2). The second thermoplastic material (8) has an affinity with the first polymer material (3) so that the cover element may be fixedly attached to the base frame, thereby forming an integral support. A polymethane gel (4) may be disposed in a recess of the base frame (2). The first polymer material (3) has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm, and the second material (8) has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.025 mm, both may be optically transparent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Selle Royal S.p.A.
    Inventor: Stefano Segato
  • Patent number: 8512843
    Abstract: Composite and laminated composite padding materials or cushions formed from an elastic foam matrix structurally supporting and encapsulated gel elements are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such composite and laminated composite padding materials or cushions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Richard B. Villata
  • Patent number: 8507068
    Abstract: An element sealed body comprises a glass substrate, an element mounted on the glass substrate, and a protective glass for sealing the element, wherein a surface of the protective glass and a surface of the glass substrate, which are brought into contact with each other, have a surface roughness Ra of 2.0 nm or less respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Takaya, Hiroshi Takimoto
  • Publication number: 20130177730
    Abstract: A PZT (lead zirconate titanate) element including one or more outside surfaces including a layer of encapsulation and metallization material and the method of making the same including at least the steps of providing a wafer of ceramic material including a base and one or more walls defining one or more recesses in the wafer which are filled with an encapsulation material. The encapsulation material is then cured and a layer of metallization is applied to one or more of the outside surfaces of the wafer and encapsulation material. Cuts are then made through the layer of metallization and cured encapsulation material to divide the wafer into a plurality of individual and separate ceramic elements with one or more surfaces including a layer of metallization and encapsulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Steinfeldt, Carl Jojola, Bruce Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130177729
    Abstract: A method of forming an article attachable to an exterior surface of a vehicle includes heating a thermoplastic system to form a workpiece. The thermoplastic system includes a substrate having an end surface, and a film disposed on the substrate and having a distal surface adjoining the end surface. The workpiece has a first surface adjoining the distal surface to define a distal edge, and a second surface spaced opposite the first surface and adjoining the end surface to define a proximal edge between the second and end surfaces. The method includes disposing the workpiece between a mold surface and a pressure surface. After disposing, the method includes conforming the first surface to one of the pressure and mold surfaces to form a preform, and depositing an injection-moldable polymer onto the preform to form a protective layer thereon that contacts and covers the distal surface. An article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Catherine A. Ostrander, Kitty L. Gong, Charles K. Buehler, Chris A. Oberlitner
  • Patent number: 8479887
    Abstract: An exemplary assembly includes at least one elongated tension member. A jacket covers at least some of the tension member. The jacket comprises a polymer material. The assembly includes a flame retardant selected from a group consisting of a halogen-free melamine based intumescent or a filled polymer having a nanoscale filler chemically bonded to a matrix phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Xiaomei Yu, Gopal R. Krishnan, John P. Wesson, John M. Milton-Benoit, Wayde R. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20130171404
    Abstract: A monolith for catalytic or sorbent purposes. The monolith includes a substrate sheet having attached thereto a plurality of catalytic or sorbent beads. Each bead has a diameter of at least fifty microns. The substrate sheet at least partially defines one or more channels through the monolith. Fluid flowing through the channels will contact the beads for catalytic or sorbent purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: CATACEL CORP.
    Inventors: WILLIAM A. WHITTENBERGER, LORNE W. DEYOUNG, TODD A. ROMESBERG, DAVID A. BECKER, SNEZANA ALEKSIC
  • Patent number: 8477406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a device provided with at least one closed enclosure filled with at least one liquid and closed with at least one flexible membrane based on an elastic material, comprising the steps of: a) depositing on a support (100) at least one given material in liquid form, b) at least partly solidifying said given material (130), c) depositing at low pressure an elastic material onto said solidified material so as to form a membrane, the membrane and the support forming at least one closed enclosure filled with said given material, d) melting said given material (130), so as to again liquefy said given material in the closed enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignees: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d'Optique)
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Cano, Anthony Saugey, Laurence Clerc
  • Publication number: 20130164482
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to covering for a window sill, a fireplace mantel or ledge. The covering can be used for the purpose of decoration. The covering can be used for the purpose of protection. The covering can be used for the purpose of energy savings. The present invention relates to a covering comprising a core material, enclosed by a cover having a first portion which encloses the core and a second portion which extends downward from first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventor: Anthony Tornetta