Patents Examined by Jeffrey A Vonch
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Patent number: 10328660Abstract: There is provided a composite structure, comprising a base member(s) made of metallic material, and a reinforcement member(s) made of fiber reinforced plastic including reinforcement fibers which are aligned in a uni-direction, wherein at least one slit is formed on the reinforcement member(s) so as to extend in an orientation direction of the reinforcement fibers.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignees: AISIN TAKAOKA CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuji Yamashita, Kiyohito Kondo, Yoshimasa Sawada, Hirokazu Kawabe, Yoshiteru Inamoto
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Patent number: 10315276Abstract: A method is provided for producing a glass ceramic element with a patterned coating is provided. The method includes: providing a glass ceramic element with a coating which is at least partially light-blocking and preferably opaque in the visible spectral range; irradiating the glass ceramic element with a pulsed laser beam on the face provided with the coating so that the coating is removed by ablation; during irradiating the laser beam is directed over the surface of the glass ceramic element so that a portion of the coating is removed which has a greater lateral extent than the diameter of the laser beam; and once the coating has been removed, irradiating the glass ceramic with the laser in the region where the coating has been removed, thereby optically modifying the glass ceramic in the irradiated region.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: SCHOTT AGInventors: Fabian Wagner, Holger Waldschmidt
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Patent number: 10271580Abstract: An apparel item configured to reduce the perception of cling is provided herein. The apparel item comprises a first set of outwardly-projecting nodes on a first portion of the apparel item, a second set of outwardly-projecting nodes on a second portion of the apparel item, and a third set of inwardly-projecting nodes on a third portion of the apparel item, where the third set of nodes is positioned between the first set of nodes and the second set of nodes. The first and second sets of outwardly-projecting nodes comprise apertures that provide a communication passage from an outer surface of the apparel item to an inner surface of the apparel item. Besides reducing the surface area of the apparel item that comes into contact with a wearer's skin surface, the nodes also facilitate cooling the wearer and speed up drying times of the apparel item when being worn.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Christian Darby
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Patent number: 10272636Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing an equine protective covering includes applying a stamp comprising a profiled shape with a predetermined temperature and pressure to the interior side of the cushion assembly such that concurrently: the first synthetic fabric layer and the second neoprene layer are permanently bonded; the second neoprene layer is plastically deformed such that the profiled shape of the stamp is permanently transferred to the second neoprene layer; and the plastic deformation of the second neoprene layer is such that the perforations remain open.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: EASTWEST INTERNATIONAL (TAIWAN) ENTERPRISESInventor: Chang Hsi-Chang
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Patent number: 10272000Abstract: A disposable absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed therebetween is described herein. The topsheet includes an array of apertures and a first array of structures which are disposed adjacent the array of apertures. A first plurality of the array of apertures is disposed generally parallel to a longitudinal axis, a second plurality of apertures has a first Absolute Feret angle, and a third plurality of apertures has a second Absolute Feret angle. The first Absolute Feret angle is different than the second Absolute Feret angle.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kelyn Anne Arora, Jennifer Lynn Dusold, Timothy Ian Mullane, Jill Marlene Orr, Margaret Elizabeth Porter, Jennifer Schutte, Donald Carroll Roe, Ann Cecilia Tapp, Rachael Eden Walther, Stephanie Niezgoda Moss, John Brian Strube, Amanda Margaret Bicking
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Patent number: 10264834Abstract: Aspects herein relate to apparel items and apparel systems that utilize applied or printed foam nodes to provide, among other things, stand-off between an apparel item and a wearer's skin surface. One or more of the foam nodes, or areas of the textile surrounding the foam nodes, may be perforated to provide a fluid communication path between an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface of the apparel item. The communication path may be used to facilitate air exchange between the external environment and the wearer's body and/or to provide an exit path for moisture vapor generated by the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Yuki Aihara, Alice Fockele, David Turner, Carmen L. Zolman
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Patent number: 10258517Abstract: A fluid distribution material for use in an absorbent article includes a formed film layer having first and second sides and a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 25 gsm, and a nonwoven layer having a basis weight of between about 10 gsm and about 15 gsm and laminated to the formed film layer. The formed film layer includes a plurality of apertured protuberances arranged in a pattern having 10 to 40 protuberances per linear inch. Each of the protuberances includes a continuous sidewall extending from the first side, and the second side has a plurality of apertures aligned with the plurality of protuberances, and land areas in between the apertures. The nonwoven layer includes a plurality of fibers attached to the formed film layer at the land areas. The material has a rewet value of less than 0.075 grams in accordance with the Rewet Test Method.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew D. Maschino, Michael Estel Fisher, Brian C. Loomis
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Patent number: 10252254Abstract: The invention pertains to a stabilized catalyst mold comprising a catalyst body formed of a catalyst material, said catalyst material comprising a catalytically active material or a precursor material of the catalytically active material, characterized in that at least parts of the surface of the catalyst mold are provided with a protective coating comprising an organic binder. Further, the invention pertains to a method for obtaining a stabilized catalyst mold.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventor: Wolfgang Gabriel
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Patent number: 10241236Abstract: A primary object of the present invention is to provide a polarizing plate excellent in durability. A polarizing plate (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a polarizer (10); and a protective film (21 and 22) arranged on at least one side of the polarizer (10). The polarizing plate (100) has a dimensional change ratio of ?0.2% or more in a transmission axis direction thereof when the polarizing plate (100) cut into a size measuring 100 mm by 100 mm is bonded to a glass plate with a pressure-sensitive adhesive and the following operation is repeated 100 times: the polarizing plate (100) bonded to the glass plate is left to stand under an atmosphere at ?40° C. for 30 minutes and then left to stand under an atmosphere at 85° C. for 30 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Katsunori Takada, Naotaka Higuchi, Kota Nakai, Shinobu Nagano, Eiko Suefusa, Yoshitsugu Kitamura, Keisuke Kimura
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Patent number: 10238178Abstract: An expandable support member for an article of footwear includes a plurality of expansion components that are joined together. The support member can be expandable between a contracted position and an expanded position. The plurality of expansion components are configured to expand along a non-linear path when the support member moves between the contracted position and the expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Scott C. Holt
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Patent number: 10232594Abstract: The invention relates to providing a method for obtaining a multilayer film for thermally inducible shrink labels, products thereof and use of such products.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: UPM RAFLATAC OYInventors: Noel Mitchell, Matti Manner
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Patent number: 10220935Abstract: An open-channel stiffener for stiffening a panel has a bonding flange for bonding the stiffener to the panel through a bondline formed between the bonding flange and the panel to form a stiffened panel. The open-channel stiffener has a cross-sectional shape that aligns, or substantially aligns, a shear center of the stiffener with a centroid of the stiffener and aligns the shear center proximate an edge of the bondline, and removes the need for a radius filler noodle. A plurality of perforations may be formed through the bonding flange to permit an adhesive to wick into the perforations and create a mechanical interlock between the bonding flange and the panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Lyle R. Deobald, Matthew A. Dilligan, Aaron N. Rinn, Madhavadas Ramnath
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Patent number: 10215901Abstract: There is provided a polarizer excellent in heat resistance. A polarizer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a resin film containing iodine, wherein an end portion of the resin film has formed therein a high-concentration portion having a concentration of a substance that forms a counter ion of iodine higher than that of another portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Katsunori Takada, Daisuke Ogomi, Shinobu Nagano, Eiko Suefusa, Yoshitsugu Kitamura, Hiroki Kuramoto, Youichirou Sugino, Keisuke Kimura
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Patent number: 10216038Abstract: The present invention relates to the display technology field, and provides a backplate, a plastic-iron integrated structure, a backlight unit, and a display device. The backplate is provided with a first through hole, and the first through hole has an inner wall and an outer wall which form a projection structure on the backplate. When the backplate is bonded with a plastic frame to form the plastic-iron integrated structure, the plastic frame not only contacts the inner wall of the first through hole, but also contacts the surface of the projection structure, thus increasing the contact area between the plastic frame and the backplate, and increasing the bonding force between the plastic frame and the backplate. Even when the plastic frame shrinks in case of fluctuations in temperature and/or humidity, the plastic frame is not easily separated from the backplate, and the stability of the formed plastic-iron integrated structure is improved.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE DISPLAY LIGHT CO., LTD.Inventors: Tongmin Liu, Qiping Zhang, Wenbo Sun, Pei Du, Sheng Zhang, Yanfeng Li, Jitai Xia, Xing Wang
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Patent number: 10207438Abstract: A composite member includes a metal sheet having a bent portion formed by bending, and a resin member joined to at least a part of the bent portion. The metal sheet includes an opening provided on an inner side of the bent portion, and a tapered recess that tapers off from an outer side of the bent portion toward the opening. The resin member includes an inner resin part filled in the recess, and an exposed resin part provided to be continuous with the inner resin part and to extend to an inner surface of the bent portion through an edge portion of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Taisuke Tsubota, Ryuichi Inoue, Masatada Numano, Osamu Mizuno, Motoyoshi Tanaka, Nozomu Kawabe, Katsuyuki Aoki
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Patent number: 10207471Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite article, method for forming the article, and perforated ply which may be incorporated therein are disclosed. The article includes at least one shell ply forming an exterior wall having first and second portions and defining a plenum. An annular brace formed of at least one structural support ply is disposed within the plenum, including a first integral portion integral with and part of the first portion of the exterior wall, a first curved portion extending from the first integral portion and curving across the article plenum to the second portion of the exterior wall, a second integral portion integral with and part of the second portion of the exterior wall, a second curved portion extending from the second integral portion and curving across the article plenum to the first curved portion, and an overlap in which the first and second curved portions are integral.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Peter de Diego
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Patent number: 10188232Abstract: A decorative article comprises a base plate having at least one hanging elongate slot defined therein; and a receiving member including a single first plate, at least two second plates, and a hanger, wherein the first plate is parallel to the base plate, and each of the at least two second plates is non-parallel to the base plate and is coupled to the first plate, to define an inner space and a top opening in the receiving member, wherein the hanger protrudes from the first plate, wherein the hanger is fitted into the hanging elongate slot to secure the receiving member to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Inventor: Hee Kyung Lee
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Patent number: 10183463Abstract: A decorative panel has a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer may be transparent, the second layer is fully or partially reflective, and the third layer is partially reflective or transparent. A cavity having an opening in the shape of a design is formed within a portion of the second layer. The opening is configured to allow light to enter the decorative panel through the second layer. The light entering the decorative panel will be outputted by the third layer in a shape substantially similar to the design.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: SENSITILE SYSTEMSInventor: Abhinand Lath
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Methods and apparatus to vent gas and vapor from a panel via venting channels for a decorative layer
Patent number: 10173394Abstract: Methods and apparatus to vent gas and vapor from a panel via venting channels for a decorative layer are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a decorative layer, an adhesive layer to couple the decorative layer to a panel, and a resin layer disposed between the decorative layer and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is coupled to a first side of the resin layer. The decorative layer is coupled to a second side of the resin layer. The first side of the resin layer defines venting channels to vent at least one of gas or vapor away from the decorative layer to deter the at least one of gas or vapor from exerting a pressure on the decorative layer to deter separation of a portion of the decorative layer from the resin layer. The venting channels have a depth to impede the adhesive layer from filling the venting channels.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Xiaoxi Wang, John Wilde -
Patent number: 10166739Abstract: A decoration panel of the present invention includes an outer layer having a through hole formed thereon which is opened to a front surface to be decorated and a back surface on a side opposite to the front surface, and a decoration layer including an inlay pattern portion which is part of the decoration layer entering the inside of the through hole from the back surface side being curved and deformed, the decoration layer being arranged on the entire back surface of the outer layer and having an approximately uniform layer thickness.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Yamaha Fine Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yutaka Hamada, Aiko Samizo, Yoshihisa Maruyama, Masahiro Hirato