Patents Assigned to Total Electronics, LLC
  • Patent number: 8087281
    Abstract: A method to make a flanged pin is described. The method includes feeding wire through a forming die whereby the wire is deformed to create a straight pin. The straight pin is then fed from the forming die to a heading die having a pre-formed cavity where a first portion of the straight pin is located in the forming die and a second portion of the straight pin is located in the heading die. A portion of the pin is secured in the forming and heading die, having a portion of the straight pin disposed in a gap defined by a space between the heading die and the forming die. As the die gap is closed, the portion of the straight pin is displaced into a pre-formed cavity thereby creating a flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignees: Bead Industries, Inc., Total Electronics LLC
    Inventors: James W. Balazsi, Kraig R. Rayl
  • Patent number: 7617592
    Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for manufacturing thin film heaters includes an automated process for applying at least one layer of ink to a conductive substrate, and forming at least one electrically conductive electrode in electrical communication with the substrate by curing the ink. When an electrical current is applied to the thin film heater, current flowing through the substrate generates heat in the substrate. In alternate embodiments, a flexographic printing process is used to overlay two similar layers of ink on a carbon impregnated substrate and cure the ink to form at least one electrode conductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Total Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Kraig Rayl, Alan Study
  • Publication number: 20070007267
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing thin film heaters. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method and apparatus includes an automated process for applying at least one conductor to a conductive substrate, where the conductor and the conductive substrate are in electrical communication. In alternate embodiments, a flexographic printing process is used to overlay two similar layers of ink on a carbon impregnated substrate and cure the ink to form at least one electrode conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: Total Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Kraig Rayl, Alan Study