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  • Fastener assembly and multi-layered structure
    Patent number: 8047752
    Abstract: A fastener assembly, such as a nail assembly, includes a row of fasteners held together and maintained in position by a multi-layered structure including a first polymeric layer having a first surface for contacting the fasteners and a second surface and including a polymer with at least one polar moiety; and a second polymeric layer is disposed on the first polymeric layer over the second surface, the second polymeric layer being sufficiently rigid for reinforcing the first polymeric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: MSI Technology L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mitsuzo Shida, Terry Michael Finerman
  • Continuously variable displacement vane pump and system
    Patent number: 8047822
    Abstract: A vane pump (20) is provided which has an output pressure hat can be selected from a continuous range of pressures, independent of the operating speed of the pump. The pump has first (68) and second (72) control chambers which create opposed forces on the pump control ring (40) to selectively move the pump control ring (40) between maximum displacement and minimum displacement positions. In one embodiment, the control chamber (68) which urges the ump control ring to the minimum displacement position is continually supplied with pressurized working fluid during operation of the ump while the control chamber (72) which urges the pump control ring to the maximum displacement position can selectively be supplied with pressurized working fluid, isolated, or can be relieved of pressurized working fluid to alter the displacement of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Shulver, Adrian C. Cioc
  • Microlayer structures and methods
    Patent number: 8043696
    Abstract: Improved microlayer structures and methods typically employing at least 4 stacked layers of polymers (e.g., including alternating layers of components A and B), such as that obtained by coextrusion. The layers each have a thickness of less than about 50 microns. One optional approach involves forming an intermediate form that includes at least one elongated member made from the plurality of layers, from which a shaped composite article may be made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Hongyu Chen, Ronald Wevers, David G. McLeod
  • Porous polymer blend structures
    Patent number: 8044108
    Abstract: A porous polymer blend, and a method of producing a porous polymer blend from at least two immiscible polymers. The at least two immiscible polymer being blended together and exhibiting the absence of complete phase separation. The method of producing a porous polymer blend comprising: forming a liquid composition comprising at least two immiscible polymers dissolved in a common solvent; subjecting the liquid composition to a reduction in temperature to cause at least two immiscible polymers to phase separate into a common polymer rich phase and a common polymer poor phase; solidifying the at least two immiscible polymers in the common polymer rich phase so as to avoid complete phase separation of the at least two immiscible polymers; and removing the common polymer pore phase to provide a blend of the at least two immiscible polymers having a porous morphology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignees: The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne
    Inventors: Justin John Cooper-White, Yang Cao, Andrew Stewart Rowlands
  • Method and apparatus for forming a vehicle trim panel
    Patent number: 8029037
    Abstract: A trim panel for a vehicle is formed with a pinch-sealed edge by compression molding. The mold is designed with one or more cutting surfaces that compress or pinch the trim panel material to the point of severing the trim panel to form a tightly compressed and cut edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ben Sapak, Todd D. Nellis
  • Push-pin fastening system
    Patent number: 8029222
    Abstract: A fastening system and method of use is disclosed. The fastening system includes a substrate, an aperture and a fastener. The fastener includes flexible wings that allow for insertion of the fastener into an aperture of a vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventor: Olaf Nitsche
  • Method for the layered construction of models
    Patent number: 8020604
    Abstract: A method for the layered construction of models is disclosed, whereby at least one first material is applied to a building platform and then a second material is selectively applied in layers. Both application steps are then repeated until the desired model is obtained and the both materials form a solid body with a desired mixing ratio. The first material comprises a moulding sand and the first and/or the second material comprises a binder, comprising a crystalline salt binder, or/and a protein binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Rainer Höchsmann
  • Singling machine for lollipops
    Patent number: 8020690
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a singling equipment for a device for packaging articles, comprising a singling plate which rotates around an axis and a removing wheel which rotates around an axis and which comprises a plurality of removing units with two grippers for receiving and clamping the articles, whereas both grippers are pivotable around a respective gripper lever axis, each removing unit is ratable around an own pivot axis and each gripper has a gripper jab, whereas the distance between the gripper lever axis and the gripping jaw is equal at each gripper-pair and the gripper jaws are designed to grip the stick of a lollipop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: CFS Weert B.V.
    Inventor: Seferinus Jelle Asma
  • Composite headliner with improved acoustic performance
    Patent number: 8016072
    Abstract: A composite headliner material allows sound waves originating within a vehicle to penetrate deeply into the headliner where all of a significant portion of their energy is absorbed rather than reflected back into the vehicle. The coverstock sheet is backed by a multilayer material with a foam core coated above and below by a fibrous glass mat impregnated with an adhesive with scrim layers above and below glass mat layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology
    Inventors: Peter J. Oosting, Kevin J. Blauwkamp, Kevin A. Tomasek, Brad M. Everest, Jeffrey A. DeYoung, Brent D. Rockafellow, Jack L. Johnson, Benoit Pivert
  • Customized retail point of sale dispensing methods
    Patent number: 8017137
    Abstract: Methods for customizing products at a retail point of sale. A user interface is provided at the point of sale for selection of the desired product. Based upon the selection, ingredients are dispensed for making the personalized consumer product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Julie R. Bartholomew
  • Structural mounting insert
    Patent number: 8002332
    Abstract: A structural mounting insert for sealing between and/or adhering to surfaces of members is described. The insert includes a base member and activatable material about the base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L. Coon, Steve Zdrojewski, Keith Novak
  • Overcharge and overdischarge protection in lithium-ion batteries
    Patent number: 8003260
    Abstract: A lithium-ion battery comprising a first electrode made of cathodic material, a second electrode made of anodic material and an electrolyte, said lithium-ion battery containing an overcharge protection material consisting of redox molecules, characterized by the fact that said redox molecules have a reduction potential which is lower than said anodic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Exnar, Qing Wang
  • Refrigerant composition
    Patent number: 8003003
    Abstract: An improved refrigerant composition, or a kit for an improved refrigerant composition, for use in air conditioners comprising a refrigerant, wherein the refrigerant comprises a hydrofluorocarbon having a GWP of less than about 10 and an ODP of about zero, which is present at a concentration of at least about 50% by weight of the refrigerant composition; a lubricant wherein the lubricant is a polar, oxygenated lubricant; and an acid scavenger comprising a siloxane, an activated aromatic compound, or any mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Myrna Serrano, John W. Sherman, Oscar D. Redwine, Aaron W. Sanders
  • Machine for sealing containers by applying a covering film
    Patent number: 7997046
    Abstract: A machine for sealing containers by applying a covering film or a lid, which is located downstream of an infeed system for feeding containers to be sealed, the infeed system including an accumulation unit driven by motor and located downstream relative to a feeder unit driven by motor the feeder unit feeding containers to the accumulation unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: CFS Palazzolo S.p.A.
    Inventor: Paolo Salvoni
  • Structural mounting insert having a non-conductive isolator
    Patent number: 7984919
    Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon methods and devices for positively mounting structural members while preventing or substantially limiting exposure of such members to environmental conditions possibly leading to corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.
    Inventors: Olaf Nitsche, David Sheasley, John Gillespie, Jeanne Bednarski
  • Automotive vehicle seat insert
    Patent number: 7971931
    Abstract: There is disclosed an insert suitable for use within a seating system of an automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
    Inventors: Marinko Lazanja, Goran Bajic, Ed Marlovits, Dmitri Axakov
  • Production spring striper
    Patent number: 7966930
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for applying markings, particularly to springs, that are clean (ink in self contained storage units), allows quick color changes and reduces wasted ink or paint. An application means that does not dry out during short down time periods, keeps up with production rates, and is cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Marking
    Inventors: Michael A. Grattan, Jeffrey Brown, Michael Krieg, Norton Delidow
  • Top crescent lattice assembly clip
    Patent number: D644505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Temo, Inc.
    Inventor: James Hall
  • Broadhead arrow
    Patent number: D646747
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Shalan Samona
  • Inflator and flat tire repair machine
    Patent number: D647119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Active Tools International (HK) Ltd.
    Inventors: Craig Piet, Torben Pedersen, Ben Spencer, Krystal Kay Mikulin, Peter Boldsen, Raymond Or, Jeffrey Li