Patents Examined by Frederick Parker
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Patent number: 8609197Abstract: A glass container and related methods of manufacturing and coating glass containers. The container includes a hot end coating that is deposited on an exterior surface and that includes a metal oxide, and a dopant to reduce electrical resistivity of the exterior surface of the container. The container also includes an organic coating electrostatically applied to the exterior surface of the container. Preferably, the organic coating is applied at an ambient temperature and without having to use grounding pins, without having to heat the container, and without having to apply an additional conductive coating layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.Inventor: Michael P. Remington, Jr.
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Patent number: 8609188Abstract: The invention is related to a technique that grafts polymer onto a surface of nano-diamonds, and the invention further provides applications relating to modification and dispersion of the nano-diamonds. The features of the technique are single step, one pot, low cost, and high yield, and therefore the technique has high potential for commercialization. The invention also provides a method for graphitizing monocrystalline nano-diamonds and polycrystalline nano-diamonds. Accordingly, the technique of modifying and polymer grafting can be used not only on ultra disperse diamonds but also on monocrystalline nano-diamonds with graphitized surfaces and polycrystalline nano-diamonds with graphitized surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yu-Lin Hsin, Woan-Shiow Tserng, Ting-Yao Su
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Patent number: 8609187Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for the production of composite particles utilizing a mechano chemical bonding process following by high energy ball milling on a powder mixture comprised of coating particles, first host particles, and second host particles. The composite particles formed have a grain size of less than one micron with grains generally characterized by a uniformly dispersed coating material and a mix of first material and second material intermetallics. The method disclosed is particularly useful for the fabrication of oxide dispersion strengthened coatings, for example using a powder mixture comprised of Y2O3, Cr, Ni, and Al. This particular powder mixture may be subjected to the MCB process for a period generally less than one hour following by high energy ball milling for a period as short as 2 hours. After application by cold spraying, the composite particles may be heat treated to generate an oxide-dispersion strengthened coating.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: U.S. Department of EnergyInventors: Bruce S. Kang, Minking K. Chyu, Mary Anne Alvin, Brian M. Gleeson
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Patent number: 8597735Abstract: Workpieces, which are conveyed by a conveying device along a conveying path, are heated by a heating and degreasing coil. Then, resin powder is downwardly sprayed from a nozzle of a coating device to each corresponding one of the workpieces, which are conveyed by the conveying device. The workpieces are thereafter heated by a heating and curing coil. At each of the heating coils, a dummy member, which is made of an electrically conductive material, is displaced from a retracted position to a forward position, which is located between the corresponding heating coil and a corresponding adjacent part of the conveying path of the conveying device, when an empty one of mount locations of the conveying device reaches the forward position of the dummy member.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Asmo Co., Ltd.Inventors: Keiji Inoue, Makoto Oishi, Yuya Furukawa, Yoshihiro Ikebe
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Patent number: 8586148Abstract: An electrospinning method includes providing a nozzle fluidically coupled to a source of polymer ink and providing a substrate adjacent to the nozzle. A first voltage is applied to the nozzle to initiate electrospinning of the polymer ink onto the substrate, wherein the first voltage is within the range of about 400V to about 1000V. The voltage is then reduced to a second, lower voltage wherein the voltage is within the range of about 600V to about 150V.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Gobind S. Bisht, Giulia Canton, Marc Madou, Alireza Mirsepassi, Derek Dunn-Rankin
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Patent number: 8580351Abstract: A method for producing a condenser for a thermal power plant is provided. First, the production method includes fitting a condenser tube in a carrier for a condenser tube bundle of the condenser. Then, the fitted condenser tube is coated with a hydrophobic coating. Coating the fitted condenser tube includes positioning a spray mechanism on the carrier, spraying on the hydrophobic coating using a spray mechanism, and moving the spray mechanism during spraying at a uniform rate. In another aspect, a device is provided. Also, a condenser is provided in an aspect.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Detlef Haje, Tobias Jockenhoevel, Heinrich Zeininger
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Patent number: 8580345Abstract: A method including placing a body defining an undifferentiated lumen therein over a portion of a fixture coupled to a building structure, the body having at least one opening that can be expanded from a contracted state and that is biased toward the contracted state, the placing including applying an expansion force to the opening; conforming the body to a shape of the fixture at a contact portion where the fixture contacts the structure by releasing the expansion force; and treating the structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Inventor: Erik Victor Van't Hof
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Patent number: 8574673Abstract: Methods for forming anisotropic nanotube fabrics are disclosed. In one aspect, a nanotube application solution is rendered into a nematic state prior to its application over a substrate. In another aspect, a pump and narrow nozzle assembly are employed to realize a flow induced alignment of a plurality of individual nanotube elements as they are deposited onto a substrate element. In another aspect, nanotube adhesion promoter materials are used to form a patterned nanotube application layer, providing narrow channels over which nanotube elements will self align during an application process. Specific dip coating processes which are well suited for aiding in the creation of anisotropic nanotube fabrics are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Nantero Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rueckes, Ramesh Sivarajan, Rahul Sen
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Patent number: 8568837Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf ball with a deposited layer is disclosed. The deposited layer is not produced by a molding process, such as injection molding or compression molding. Instead, the deposition process is produced by another process, such as thermal spraying. The deposited layer may include partially fused particulate material. The deposited layer may be added to a golf ball design as one or more supplemental layers. The deposited layer may also be provided in a golf ball design as a substitute for one or more layers. A golf ball may further include a combination of one or more supplemental deposited layers and one or more substituted deposited layers.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Seisuke Tomita, Arthur Molinari, Takahisa Ono, Michael Wallans
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Patent number: 8569533Abstract: A bright noble metal preparation for firing on ceramic/porcelain surfaces at a minimum temperature of 900° C. The preparation has at least one organic noble metal compound including at least one of an organic gold, platinum, silver and palladium compound, at least one flux that consists of organometallic compounds including Cr in the form of at least one organic compound, such that a Cr content is 0.01 to 1.0 mole per mole of noble metal, and at least one vehicle. The bright noble metal preparation is rhodium-free and has a noble metal content of 6 to 20 wt. %, based on the preparation.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Annette Lukas, Sabine Wissel, Wiltrud Vogt, Guntner Werner
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Patent number: 8563078Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a painted substrate (30) using powder paint (21). The substrate is electrically insulating. The method includes the following steps performed in succession: a) a treatment coating (10) is placed on a mold (1), the treatment coating (10) includes at least one preparation layer having a release agent (15, 15?) in contact with the mold (1); b) the treatment coating (10) is electrostatically covered with powder paint (21) in such a manner that the powder paint (21) is attracted towards the mold (1) and is held against the treatment coating (10); c) the powder paint (21) is transformed at least in part in order to obtain a layer (20) of powder paint (21); and d) the substrate (30) is prepared on the layer (20) of powder paint to form the painted substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: EurocopterInventors: Claire Chairat, Olivier Burel, Jean-Marc Berthier
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Patent number: 8557340Abstract: A system and method for depositing a substance onto a substrate comprises continuously transporting the substrate in a transport direction while traversing a deposition arrangement across the substrate to deposit the substance in a number of swathes. During such movement the positions of the deposition arrangement and the substrate are controlled with respect to one another such that the swathes complement one another to provide substantially uniform coverage of the substrate. As a result of the defined arrangement, improved substrate speeds can be achieved since there is no need for the substrate to stop at each traverse.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Xennia Holland B.V.Inventors: Gerrit Koele, Alan Hudd
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Patent number: 8551577Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying particles to a coated backing. A first layer of particles is created over a second layer of particles on a support surface and the first layer of particles is different in at least one property from the second layer of particles. A coated backing is positioned above the first and second layer of particles. An electrostatic field is applied simultaneously to the first and second layer of particles such that the first layer of particles closer to the coated backing are preferentially attracted to the coated backing first before the second layer of particles.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Louis S. Moren, Brian G. Koethe, Ernest L. Thurber
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Patent number: 8551571Abstract: A method for making a conductive polymer composite for detecting a gas includes forming a porous conductive layer of a conductive powder on a substrate, applying a polymer solution containing a solvent and a gas responsive polymer material dissolved in the solvent to the porous conductive layer such that a portion of the polymer solution penetrates into the porous conductive layer and the remainder of the polymer solution forms a thin film covering a top of the porous conductive layer, the gas responsive polymer material being capable of adsorbing and desorbing the gas, and removing the solvent from the polymer solution so as to form a polymer matrix covering the porous conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, Dept. of National DefenseInventors: Li-Chun Wang, Yuh Sung, Shiaw-Ruey Lin, Cheng-Long Ho, Chang-Ping Chang, Chen-Yu Lin
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Patent number: 8545944Abstract: The present invention relates generally to production of photoelectric grade films or cells from semiconductor powders or dust. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for producing a photoelectric grade film from a semiconductor powder. The method includes providing a substrate, coating the substrate with a layer of the semiconductor powder and moving the substrate with the layer of the semiconductor powder under an energy source at a predefined rate, wherein the predefined rate is sufficient to melt the semiconductor powder by the energy source and to cool the substrate such that substantially all impurities are moved to an edge of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: SRI InternationalInventor: Angel Sanjurjo
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Patent number: 8535755Abstract: A method for making a riser tensioner component is provided. The method comprises the steps of (a) applying a cold spray composition to a metal substrate to achieve a first coating on the metal substrate, wherein the cold spray composition comprises a metal alloy, and wherein the first coating has a thickness in a range from about 5 to about 50 mils; and (b) rough finishing the first coating to achieve a second coating having an average roughness, Ra of less than about 32 micro-inches. A riser tensioner component is also provided, wherein the riser tensioner component comprises a cold spray applied coating on a metal substrate, wherein the coating comprises a metal alloy, and wherein the coating has a thickness in a range from about 5 to about 50 mils; and an average roughness, Ra of less than about 32 micro-inches.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Leonardo Ajdelsztajn
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Patent number: 8535752Abstract: An automated powder-coating system and method is provided. A series of conveyor belts are arranged end to end to transition one or more work pieces between the conveyor belts. Sensors are used to determine the current location of a work piece with respect to the series of conveyor belts. An induction heating coil for preheating work pieces and a powder-coating apparatus for powder coating work pieces are located adjacent to the conveyor belts. A control unit independently starts and stops the individual conveyor belts based on the current location of the work piece. A cooling area may also be included in the powder-coating system. The powder-coating system and method may be used to powder coat varying lengths of work pieces.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Nikki O. White, Robert E. Keltz, Stephen R. Lake
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Patent number: 8535754Abstract: A method for enhancing anti-abrasion of a belt of a treadmill and an apparatus for practicing the method are disclosed herein. As processing the belt, the belt is installed in the apparatus and a driving device of the apparatus can move the belt. A distributing device of the apparatus scatters solid lubricative material on the surface of the belt. As the belt being moved, the lubricative material is melted by a heating device of the apparatus. When the belt is moved to leave the heating device, the melted lubricative material coagulates and engages with the surface of the belt.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching-Yang Huang
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Patent number: 8524316Abstract: A method of manufacturing a golf ball with a deposited layer is disclosed. The deposited layer is not produced by a molding process, such as injection molding or compression molding. Instead, the deposition process is produced by another process, such as sintering. The deposited layer may include partially fused particulate material. The deposited layer may be added to a golf ball design as one or more supplemental layers. The deposited layer may also be provided in a golf ball design as a substitute for one or more layers. A golf ball may further include a combination of one or more supplemental deposited layers and one or more substituted deposited layers.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Seisuke Tomita, Arthur Molinari, Takahisa Ono
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Patent number: 8518495Abstract: A method is provided for applying a superhydrophilic coating to a surface of a sonobuoy and acoustic sensors. A variety of different processed and chemistries can be used to make superhydrophilic coatings including polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide and nanoporous silica. Application to the surface can be by dipping, painting and spraying. Once applied to the outer surface of the acoustic sensor and specifically the sonobuoy, the sonobuoy can be handled/stored/deployed under existing procedures. Titanium dioxide and nanoporous silica are inorganic materials that would have to be inter-mixed with the coating. The coating allows a surface of the sonobuoy to wet completely upon immersion into a fluid thereby minimizing the formation of air bubbles on the surface whereby the suppression of bubble formation allows the sonobuoy to immediately generate high quality acoustic data.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventor: Thomas S. Ramotowski