Rigid Carbon Conductive Member Patents (Class 439/87)
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Patent number: 11179857Abstract: An interface mechanism is provided in a cover of an arm of a horizontal articulated robot and connects a wiring member inside the arm and a wiring member outside the horizontal articulated robot to each other. The interface mechanism includes a fixed member that is disposed inside the arm and that is fixed to a cover, and also includes a connecting member that is attached to the fixed member and to which the wiring member inside the arm and the wiring member outside the horizontal articulated robot are connected. The fixed member is fixed to an inner surface of the cover in a state where the fixed member abuts against the inner surface from below.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Kenta Itokazu
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Patent number: 9253827Abstract: A graphite electrode exhibits oxidation resistance by modifying the outer radial surface characteristics. The outer radial surface may be modified by providing a textured portion which improves water flow while minimizing water absorbtion. Alternately, a layer of flexible graphite or plurality of particles of exfoliated graphite may be disposed on the outer radial surface of the electrode body.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Graftech International Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Philip Dennis Coleman, Michael Frastaci, Gregory E. Murray, Marco Napolitano, Aaron Tomasek, Brian Bowman, Daniel W. Krassowski
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Patent number: 8691062Abstract: An electrode device for an electrochemical sensor chip includes an insulation sheet having an insulating property and including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction, and electrode members having a conductivity and held by the insulation sheet with the electrode members piercing the insulation sheet in a thickness direction, one ends of the electrode members located on the top surface side of the insulation sheet being connected to an analyte, the other ends located on the bottom surface side of the insulation sheet being connected to an electrodes of a transducer, at least the one ends of the electrode members being made of a mixture of conductive particles and an insulating material.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignees: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited, National University Corporation Tohoku UniversityInventors: Atsushi Suda, Tatsuo Kimura, Ryota Kunikata, Kumi Inoue, Tomokazu Matsue
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Patent number: 8691061Abstract: An electrode device for an electrochemical sensor chip includes an insulation sheet having an insulating property and including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction, and electrode members having a conductivity and held by the insulation sheet with the electrode members piercing the insulation sheet in a thickness direction, one ends of the electrode members located on the top surface side of the insulation sheet being connected to an analyte, the other ends located on the bottom surface side of the insulation sheet being connected to an electrodes of a transducer.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignees: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited, National University Corporation Tohoku UniversityInventors: Atsushi Suda, Tatsuo Kimura, Ryota Kunikata, Tomokazu Matsue
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Patent number: 8470144Abstract: An electrode device for an electrochemical sensor chip includes an insulation sheet having an insulating property and including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a thickness direction, and electrode members having a conductivity and held by the insulation sheet in portions piercing the insulation sheet in a thickness direction, one ends of the electrode members located on the top surface side of the insulation sheet being connected to the analyte, other ends located on the bottom surface side of the insulation sheet being connected to the electrodes of the transducer, recesses for trapping the analyte being formed in the top surface of the insulation sheet so as to correspond to the electrode members, the one ends of the electrode members being exposed at a bottom of the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignees: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited, National University Corporation Tohoku UniversityInventors: Atsushi Suda, Tatsuo Kimura, Ryota Kunikata, Kosuke Ino, Tomokazu Matsue
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Patent number: 8398413Abstract: An electrical contact device, configured for electrical signals to be transmitted therethrough and for movable contact with an electrically conductive track, includes a composite carbon fiber material including plural carbon fiber elements aligned in substantially the same direction. At least a portion of the plural carbon fiber elements is bonded together in a semi-conductive (low-resistance) synthetic resin compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Micro Contacts, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tucci, Philip Uruburu, Stephen Veselaski
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Publication number: 20120045911Abstract: A socket connector includes a housing having a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the base. The base and the sidewalls define a receiving cavity for receiving an electronic package. A plurality of carbon nanotube contacts for signal transmission and a plurality of metallic contacts for power transmission are mounted within the housing respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHENG-CHI YEH, ANDREW CHENG
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Patent number: 8029296Abstract: A nonmetallic electrical contact or wiper composed of a composite carbon fiber material through which an electrical signal is terminated. The carbon fibers are arranged in and bonded into a multi-layer structure used to conduct a primary electrical signal. A nonwoven carbon fiber mat is used as one or more of the layers structure, which also includes one or layers of carbon fiber, aligned substantially in the same direction, and encapsulated within a matrix of electrometric material. This mat also improves an off-axis conductivity of the material and provides increased mechanical stability required for the fabrication of electrical contacts or wipers produced using this material.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Micro Contacts, Inc.Inventors: Michael Tucci, Philip Uruburu, Stephen Veselaski
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Patent number: 7846412Abstract: Nanostructures, methods of preparing nanostructures, methods of detecting targets in subjects, and methods of treating diseases in subjects, are disclosed. An embodiment, among others, of the nanostructure includes a quantum dot and a hydrophobic protection structure. The hydrophobic protection structure includes a capping ligand and an amphiphilic copolymer, where the hydrophobic protection structure encapsulates the quantum dot.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Emory UniversityInventors: Shuming Nie, Xiaohu Gao
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Patent number: 7785284Abstract: The joint (36) comprises a tubular body (37) having two connecting zones (38, 39) each connected by an end to a tubular element (40) of a fluid transport line, giving continuity to passage of fluid. The tubular body is made of a mixture of an electrically-conductive material such as PVC, with carbon black to give it electrical conductivity. The joint has an internal surface (41) which is destined to come into contact with the transported fluid, and an external surface which is destined to have a grounded galvanic contact. The joint is inserted in the discharge fluid drainage line of a dialyzer filter, in an apparatus for intensive treatment of acute renal insufficiency, for eliminating ECG artefacts due to functioning of peristaltic pumps in the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Gambro Lundia ABInventors: Vincenzo Baraldi, Annalisa Delnevo, Gianfranco Marchesi, Andrea Ligabue, Massimo Zaccarelli
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Patent number: 7678357Abstract: An electrical connection structure that is able to electrically connect wiring to a biopolymer, a production method of the electrical connection structure, and an electric wiring method which is able to perform wiring on a nanometer-scale. A first aspect of the production method of the present invention uses a carbon nanotube as an electrode, and makes the carbon nanotube contact the biopolymer. A second aspect of the production method applies electric current between the electrode and the biopolymer of the first aspect. The electrical connection structure of the present invention comprises at least the electrode formed by the carbon nanotube and the biopolymer, wherein the electrode is in contact with the biopolymer. In the electric wiring method of the present invention, the electrode formed by the carbon nanotube contacts the biopolymer to complete an electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Watanabe, Chikara Manabe, Taishi Shigematsu, Kei Shimotani, Masaaki Shimizu
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Patent number: 7674447Abstract: An electrical connection structure that is able to electrically connect wiring to a biopolymer, a production method of the electrical connection structure, and an electric wiring method which is able to perform wiring on a nanometer-scale. A first aspect of the production method of the present invention uses a carbon nanotube as an electrode, and makes the carbon nanotube contact the biopolymer. A second aspect of the production method applies electric current between the electrode and the biopolymer of the first aspect. The electrical connection structure of the present invention comprises at least the electrode formed by the carbon nanotube and the biopolymer, wherein the electrode is in contact with the biopolymer. In the electric wiring method of the present invention, the electrode formed by the carbon nanotube contacts the biopolymer to complete an electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Watanabe, Chikara Manabe, Taishi Shigematsu, Kei Shimotani, Masaaki Shimizu
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Patent number: 7612037Abstract: This invention provides cross-linked glycopeptide-cephalosporin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antibiotics. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds; methods for treating bacterial infections in a mammal using such compounds; and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: Theravance, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Fatheree, Martin S. Linsell, Daniel D. Long, Daniel Marquess, Edmund J. Moran, Matthew B. Nodwell, S. Derek Turner, James Aggen
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Patent number: 7324576Abstract: An electrode joint is presented, the joint including two joined graphite electrodes and having a joint strengthening ring interposed between the electrodes, the joint strengthening ring composed of a compressible.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.Inventors: Brian Bowman, Terrence Patrick Wells
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Patent number: 7291123Abstract: The joint (36) comprises a tubular body (37) having two connecting zones (38, 39) each connected by an end to a tubular element (40) of a fluid transport line, giving continuity to passage of fluid. The tubular body is made of a mixture of an electrically-conductive material such as PVC, with carbon black to give it electrical conductivity. The joint has an internal surface (41) which is destined to come into contact with the transported fluid, and an external surface which is destined to have a grounded galvanic contact. The joint is inserted in the discharge fluid drainage line of a dialyzer filter, in an apparatus for intensive treatment of acute renal insufficiency, for eliminating ECG artefacts due to functioning of peristaltic pumps in the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2004Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Gambro LundiaInventors: Vincenzo Baraldi, Annalisa Delnevo, Gianfranco Marchesi, Andrea Ligabue, Massimo Zaccarelli
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Patent number: 7048901Abstract: An electrical connection structure that is able to electrically connect wiring to a biopolymer, a production method of the electrical connection structure, and an electric wiring method which is able to perform wiring on a nanometer-scale. A first aspect of the production method of the present invention uses a carbon nanotube as an electrode, and makes the carbon nanotube contact the biopolymer. A second aspect of the production method applies electric current between the electrode and the biopolymer of the first aspect. The electrical connection structure of the present invention comprises at least the electrode formed by the carbon nanotube and the biopolymer, wherein the electrode is in contact with the biopolymer. In the electric wiring method of the present invention, the electrode formed by the carbon nanotube contacts the biopolymer to complete an electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki Watanabe, Chikara Manabe, Taishi Shigematsu, Kei Shimotani, Masaaki Shimizu
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Patent number: 6829287Abstract: An electrode connection includes coated contact surfaces in differently constructed electrode strings formed of carbon and graphite being provided with sliding layers. With the aid of these sliding layers, the elements of a string can be screwed more firmly against one another, with the result that a higher release torque and higher operating reliability are achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: SGL Carbon AGInventors: Stefan Baumann, Norbert Richter, Georg Burkhart
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Publication number: 20040209497Abstract: An anisotropic electrically conducting interconnect is disclosed in which an adhesive comprising particles having a breakable coating of at least one electrically nonconductive material is compressed between a first contact and a second contact. Compression to two contacts breaks the breakable coating exposing an electrically conducting material which makes contact with the first and second contacts. The electrically conducting material may be a metal conductor or a two-part reactive conductive resin/catalyst system. Also disclosed are processes for making such electrical interconnects and adhesives for use in making electrical interconnect.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Chad A. Cobbley, Steve W. Heppler
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Publication number: 20040192088Abstract: Electrode columns made from carbon and graphite are screwed together from individual elements, for example, the electrodes and nipples. The elements have directionally structured contact surfaces. Such a structure of the contact surfaces gives rise to the elements of a column demonstrating increased resistance to loosening after intensive machine screwing or screwing applied by hand, which, therefore, is often inadequate, whereby a higher level of operational reliability is achieved, in particular, in the case of electrode columns that are screwed together by hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Stefan Baumann, Karl Wimmer
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Patent number: 6626684Abstract: A socket comprises a substrate having a plurality of cavities extending therethrough. The socket also comprises an electrically-conductive carbon nanotube structure disposed within at least one of the cavities.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Heather Lea Stickler, Samuel Martin Babb, Paul Howard Mazurkiewicz
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Patent number: 6444102Abstract: A nonmetallic electrical contact or wiper composed of material such as carbon fiber, in which an electrical signal is transmitted along a length of the carbon fibers. The carbon fibers can be fused or conductively bonded together. The carbon fibers can be affixed to a carrier using various bonding and fastening techniques. The carrier can be electrically conductive or not depending on the application and can be affixed to the carbon fibers by bonding, fusing, or mechanical fastening. Alternatively, the electrical contact can be formed entirely from the carbon fiber material, with any carrier being also formed of carbon fiber material.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Micro Contacts Inc.Inventors: Michael Tucci, Philip Uruburu, Stephen Veselaski
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Publication number: 20020081874Abstract: A cable connector includes a cable including a conductor, a contact connected to a tip part of the conductor, and a connector connected to the cable. The connector includes a terminal part including an insulator having a hole formed therein. The contact is pressed into the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2001Publication date: June 27, 2002Applicant: FUJITSU TAKAMISAWA COMPONENT LIMITEDInventors: Tadashi Kumamoto, Manabu Shimizu, Junichi Akama, Hideo Miyazawa, Moriyuki Ueno
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Patent number: 6265051Abstract: Disclosed are edge contacts for printed circuit boards comprising a copper lead coated with conductive ink comprising a binder and graphite powder, carbon black, and silver flakes. Also disclosed are printed circuit boards containing the contacts and methods for manufacturing the contacts and circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 1998Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: 3Com CorporationInventor: Denis Jean
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Patent number: 5407290Abstract: A joint for rigidly and fixedly connecting in end-to-end relationship electrodes of graphite or carbon, whose ends comprise a socket with an internal screwthread into which is screwed a connector with a double screwthread or nipple which is pierced with holes acting as reservoirs containing a solid and electrically conductive cement characterised in that at least one of said reservoirs is filled with a synthetic cement formed by a thermosetting resin which in the presence of a catalyst melts at a temperature of higher than 60.degree. C. to form a liquid phase of a viscosity of lower than 2500 centipoises at between 90.degree. C. and 120.degree. C. and polymerise at a temperature higher than or equal to 120.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1993Date of Patent: April 18, 1995Assignee: Societe des Electrodes EtInventors: Bernard Tahon, Philippe Beghein
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Patent number: 5142449Abstract: An elastomeric element, having alternating layers of resistive and insulating material, is used to form isolation resistors. A surface of the elastomeric element is contacted with a conductor carrying electrical signals. Another surface is applied to the terminals of a semiconductor component thereby coupling the signals to the semiconductor component through the resistors formed by the elastomeric element.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1990Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Hugh W. Littlebury, Charles R. Collis
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Patent number: 4910415Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprising a power supply device such as a solar cell having at least one electrode for supplying power, a printed circuit board having at least one electrode for inputting the power from the power supply device, and an elastic, electrically conducting connector for connecting the electrode of the power supply device with the electrode of the printed circuit board. The electrically conducting elastic connector is made of silicone rubber containing carbon filler dispersed therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1989Date of Patent: March 20, 1990Assignee: Sharp, Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yutaka Yoshimura
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Patent number: 4824381Abstract: Metal net, mainly intended for the production of printed circuit boards. Said net is made of covar, molybdenum, invar or wolfram and is possibly coated with copper.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1988Date of Patent: April 25, 1989Assignee: Perstorp ABInventors: Tommy H. Hertzberg, Bernt Ekstrom