Patents Examined by Christopher Besler
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Patent number: 9868186Abstract: A method for chipless machining of a surface region of a rolling-element bearing ring includes rotating the rolling-element bearing ring relative to a first tool having a first tool tip and a second tool having a second tool tip, positioning the first and second tool tips at start positions at first and second opposite axial ends of the surface region, and moving the first and second tools in opposite axial directions such that the first tool tip follows a first helical or spiral path on the surface region and the second tool tip follows a second helical or spiral path on the surface region, the first and second paths crossing at multiple points within an overlap region located between axial ends of the surface regions.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventor: Thilo von Schleinitz
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Patent number: 9861798Abstract: A balloon catheter may include a multi-lumen tube having an inflation lumen and a guide wire lumen. The multi-lumen tube may include a proximal end and a distal end and may terminate at a distal tip. The catheter may include an extension tube extending distally from the distal tip of the multi-lumen tube and a dilatation balloon disposed about the multi-lumen tube and the extension tube. The distal tip of the multi-lumen tube may be under the balloon.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Daniel Vreeman, Jason Eddy, Sandra Vreeman
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Patent number: 9855627Abstract: A regenerating method of a cutting blade to be repaired includes a chamfering step of chamfering a leading edge part and side edge parts of a cutting blade, a build-up welding step of welding a build-up on the chamfered leading edge part and the chamfered side edge parts, and a processing step of regenerating and processing build-up welding portions of the cutting blade into a specified shape of the leading edge part and the side edge parts, and of the build-up welding portions formed on the side edge parts, such that a dimension L1 of a lateral build-up weld zone is 1 to 3 times a dimension L2 of an outer build-up weld zone.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KINKIInventors: Naoya Wada, Yasuhiko Honda, Yoshinobu Azui, Isao Nagai, Tetsuo Yasukawa, Katsu Matsumoto, Keita Takami, Natsuki Takemoto
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Patent number: 9855790Abstract: The method for the manufacture of a spoke for spoked wheels including a step of forming a head of the spoke at a longitudinal end of the shank thereof by equipment for the plastic deformation of the end of the shank, wherein the plastic deformation is obtained by maintaining the shank in relative rotation to the equipment.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: ALPINA RAGGI S.P.A.Inventor: Guido Cappellotto
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Patent number: 9857211Abstract: An air flow measuring device is adapted to be attached to a duct. The device includes a first housing, a second housing, and a flow sensor. The first housing defines a bypass flow passage which takes in a part of air flowing in the duct, and includes a hollow part and a recess. The bypass flow passage is formed in the hollow part. The recess is formed on an upper side of the hollow part in a vertical direction of the device, and at the recess, an outer surface of the first housing is recessed inward of the first housing. The second housing is formed through secondary formation with the first housing as a primary formed part. The first housing is held on a lower side of the second housing in the vertical direction. The flow sensor is disposed in the bypass flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventor: Akiyuki Sudou
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Patent number: 9850943Abstract: A method of adjusting preload on a bearing assembly of a wheel mounted on an axle or spindle with a lock nut includes mounting a preload adjustment tool onto a threaded axle or spindle. The load on the bearing assembly is increased using the tool. The wheel on the axle or spindle is rotated to set the bearing assembly. The load on the bearing assembly is decreased to a desired maximum preload on the bearing. After decreasing the load on the bearing assembly to a desired maximum preload, the lock nut is tightened by hand until the lock nut cannot be further tightened. The lock nut is loosened by rotating the lock nut to a preferred location where a guide mark on the tool aligns with one mark on the lock nut located closest to the guide mark wherein a resultant preload on the bearing assembly is within a preset range from the desired maximum preload.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventor: John E. Rode
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Patent number: 9849998Abstract: A process method utilizing customized, specifically-shaped pieces of reticulated polyurethane foam (RPF) to fill an aircraft fuel tank or tank compartment to provide ignition mitigation and prevent explosion in the tank. The process involves inserting the shaped pieces of RPF through existing access ports into a fuel tank in order to fill the tank, excepting minimal planned void spaces. This process effects ignition mitigation by acting as an ignition blocker, mechanically interfering with the compression wave that precedes the flame front in an explosion, and changing the vaporous mixture above the fuel level (ullage) in the tank. The foam pieces are assembled and fitted together throughout the tank in a pattern that replicates the shape of the tank. After the foam insertion is complete, the fuel tank is filled with purging fluid, drained through a filter until no debris is found, and the new maximum fuel quantity is recalibrated.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Michael D Williams
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Patent number: 9849547Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a blower blade including a plurality of blade portions having the same shape and arranged around a rotation axis line includes a machining device for machining the blower blade and a control device for controlling the machining device. The control device includes a command creation unit for creating an operation command to the machining device according to a machining program and a machining parameter, a balance measurement unit for measuring balance of the blower blade, and a machining amount adjustment unit configured to individually adjust a machining amount of each of the blade portions without changing the machining program, based on data of the balance of the blower blade measured by the balance measurement unit so as to reduce unbalance of the blower blade. A manufacturing method using the above-described manufacturing apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuya Ohta, Satoru Kawai
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Patent number: 9850013Abstract: A device for folding an implant having a wing into a an overlapped configuration includes a funnel body comprising: a first portion configured to receive and protect the implant when the wing of the implant is in a flat or relaxed state, a second portion proximal to the first portion and configured to engage and fold opposite first and second side portions of the wing of the implant in a predetermined direction when the implant is retracted proximally from the first portion of the funnel body and into the second portion of the funnel body, and an overlap guide configured to direct the path of a first one of the side portions of the wing such that the first and second side portions of the wing are overlapped in a predetermined manner and to prevent respective edges of the first and second side portions of the wing from butting into each other as the first and second side portions of the wing are guided into the overlapping configuration during proximal retraction of the implant relative to the funnel body.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Vivasure Medical LimitedInventors: Peter Grant, Bartosz Pawlikowski, Daniel Slattery, Matthew Murphy, Chris Martin
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Patent number: 9850707Abstract: Joint element for joining the side profiles of a first and a second cable ladder end-to-end with each other, preferably the side profiles being of the so-called hexagonal type, which joint element comprises on one hand a longitudinal gripping edge, which is connectable over the first longitudinal edges of the side profiles, and on the other hand a locking edge, which connects to the second, oppositely situated longitudinal edges of the side profiles, the locking edge of the joint element being provided with locking means for the fixation of the joint element against the side profile, wherein the locking means is formed as a locking tab that is formed with a free end and integrated with the locking edge. The invention also concerns a method for joining the side profiles of a first and a second cable ladder end-to-end with each other using such a joint element.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SASInventors: Rolf Wesgardh, Håkan Bälter
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Patent number: 9844863Abstract: A gasket installer wrench provides a grasping collet, which extends out of the remover end and clips onto the small ball end of a valve core. The gasket installer guide or wrench is especially suitable for use with a refrigerant valve or tire valve, or to install a valve depressor.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Inventor: Evan J. Krause
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Patent number: 9840233Abstract: A wheel assembly is disclosed, the wheel assembly including a rigid wheel and an airless tire mounted on the wheel. A portion of the tire is separated radially from the wheel by a space and is configured to flex inwardly toward the wheel when subject to ground engaging pressure. A spacer is interposed between the wheel and the portion of the tire separated radially from the wheel by a space and is configured to limit the inward flexing of the tire. The spacer may be permanently affixed to the wheel assembly or may be removably attached to the wheel assembly. The spacer may be adjustable between a first size and a second size.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Lindsay CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Korus, Jochen Pfrenger
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Patent number: 9835114Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a coolant channel closeout jacket on a structure having coolant channels formed in an outer surface thereof. A line of tangency relative to the outer surface is defined for each point on the outer surface. Linear rows of a metal feedstock are directed towards and deposited on the outer surface of the structure as a beam of weld energy is directed to the metal feedstock so-deposited. A first angle between the metal feedstock so-directed and the line of tangency is maintained in a range of 20-90°. The beam is directed towards a portion of the linear rows such that less than 30% of the cross-sectional area of the beam impinges on a currently-deposited one of the linear rows. A second angle between the beam and the line of tangency is maintained in a range of 5-65°.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Paul R. Gradl, David Christopher Reynolds, Bryant H. Walker
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Patent number: 9827653Abstract: The screwing accessory device comprises a receiving box, a rack and a pushing component. The receiving box is for receiving the screwed component. The rack is connected to the receiving box. The pushing component is disposed within the receiving box and is used for pushing the screwed component.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Jui-Kai Cheng, Chia-Lin Yu
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Patent number: 9827119Abstract: A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold, after being deployed by the balloon, provides a crush recovery of about 90% after the diameter of the scaffold has been pinched or crushed by 50%. The scaffold also has a reduced crimped profile and a modification of the scaffold's ring structure at the crowns that contributes to the reduced crimped profile.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Boris Anukhin, Michael H. Ngo, Mikael Trollsas, Syed Hossainy, John Papp
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Patent number: 9828904Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for optimizing a valve orifice shape. According to one representative embodiment, a method includes determining a specified relationship between a valve position and an output characteristic, and determining an orifice profile. The method also includes determining a relationship of an orifice area to the output characteristic. Further, the method includes shaping an orifice in a valve based on the orifice profile and the specified relationship between the valve position and the output characteristic. According to the method, the valve should approximately exhibit the specified relationship.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Cummins, Inc.Inventors: Adrian P. Dale, Vivek A. Sujan
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Patent number: 9829105Abstract: A piston ring and a method of forming a piston ring. A masking agent is applied to a selective area on an exterior surface of a piston ring. The masking agent inhibits the subsequent application of additional coatings to the selective area on the exterior surface of the piston ring. In one form, the masking agent may inhibit the subsequent application of a nitride layer to the selective area on the exterior surface of the piston ring. A recess may be formed in an outer peripheral side of the piston ring, and a thermal spray coating may be formed within the recess in the outer peripheral side of the piston ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: MAHLE INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Thomas Smith, Jason Bieneman
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Patent number: 9815578Abstract: A method of installing a vaporizer in a remote manufacturing yard is provided. The method can include the steps of obtaining a lower stage and an upper stage of a vaporizer; obtaining a first column section and a second column section; installing the lower stage to a bottom head such that the lower stage is in fluid communication with an inner volume of the bottom head; installing the first column section over and around the lower stage and fitting and welding a bottom of the first column section to the bottom head; installing the upper stage; and installing the second column section and fitting and welding a bottom of the second course to the first course.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: L'Air Liquide Société Anonyme Pour L'Étude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes GeorgesInventors: Yves Hardy, Claude Granger, Philippe Grigoletto, Qun-Fang Li
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Patent number: 9808995Abstract: A method for reinforcing a substrate or textile of a core structure of a component with the following method steps: a continuous semi-finished product is fed, via a feed means, into a cartridge of a conveying means which comprises a plurality of cartridges; the continuous semi-finished product is cut to length using a cutting means in order to produce a cut, reinforcing semi-finished product which is received in the cartridge; the cartridge is conveyed to a machining means; the cut, reinforcing semi-finished product is sharpened using the machining means; the cartridge is conveyed to a textile or substrate to be reinforced of a core structure; and the sharpened semi-finished product is shot into the textile or substrate of a core structure by a stud-shooting means.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Gregor Christian Endres, Hans-Jurgen Weber
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Patent number: 9803647Abstract: A system for repairing dovetail slots includes a slot adaptor having a body configured and disposed to nest between first and second side walls of a dovetail slot, and a tool holder configured to be coupled with the slot adaptor. The tool holder includes a tool guidance system configured and disposed to direct a tool into contact with one of the first and second side walls of the dovetail slot. A cutting tool is mounted in the tool holder. The cutting tool includes a tapered surface configured and disposed to form a tapered recess in the one of the first and second side walls of the dovetail slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Kashif Akhtar, Daryl Paul Capriotti, Jason Matthew Clark, James Bradford Holmes, Sandra Beverly Kolvick, Gang Qian