Patents Issued in October 30, 2003
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Publication number: 20030201039Abstract: A cold-rolled steel sheet having an ultrafine grain structure including a ferrite phase is provided. The cold-rolled steel sheet contains C, Si, Mn, Ni, Ti, Nb, Al, P, S, N and Fe and incidental impurities. The ferrite phase has a content of 65 percent by volume or more and an average grain size of 3.5 &mgr;m or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Kawasaki Steel CorporationInventors: Tetsuo Mochida, Kazuhiro Seto, Kei Sakata, Tomohisa Oonishi
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Publication number: 20030201040Abstract: A method is provided for producing metallic platelets. By determining the ratio of the diameter of the metal source to the thickness of the metallic platelet and the workability of the metal source, a high quality metallic platelet can be developed. According to this method, the platelets that are produced can be used in such applications as building and construction materials for improved weather-resistance, heat-reflection/management, anti-fouling resistance and architectural appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: OMG Americas Inc.Inventors: Daniel F. Carroll, Fred Wolfe
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Publication number: 20030201041Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based explosive having detonation properties similar to dynamite. It comprises an emulsion explosive formed by blending an emulsion phase with cast particles. The emulsion phase comprises a continuous organic liquid fuel phase, a discontinuous inorganic oxidizer solution phase and an emulsifier. The cast particles comprise a mixture of sodium perchlorate, water and diethylene glycol. The cast particles can be added to the emulsion phase before the particles are completely cured and thus before they reach final sensitivty.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: DYNO NOBEL INC.Inventors: Richard H. Hales, Scott B. Preston, Jared R. Hansen
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Publication number: 20030201042Abstract: A golf club head cover comprising a chamber adapted to receive the head of a golf club, a shell depending from the chamber adapted to receive the shaft of a golf club, a means for selectively opening and closing the head cover, axial stiffening members and longitudinal stiffening members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Nickent Golf Equipment CompanyInventor: Michael Lee
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Publication number: 20030201043Abstract: The present invention is a non-pneumatic tire comprising a rim and one or more elastomeric materials bonded to the rim or to one another. The tire has an equatorial plane, an annular tread, and an annular elastomeric body having first and second spaced lateral sides equidistant from the equatorial plane and extending between the tread and the rim. The tire body has a plurality of equally spaced arches forming at least a first series of openings extending from the first side to the second side. The first openings having a height at least one-half the height of the tire side.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Anthony Dennis Adams, Ronald James Dill
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Publication number: 20030201044Abstract: A pneumatic tire mountable of the rim of a vehicle wheel has a toroidal structure including a pair of beads for receipt on the rim of a vehicle wheel such that the pneumatic tire is secured to the vehicle wheel for rotation therewith. The pneumatic tire also includes a tread band surface at the radially outermost location of the toroidal structure for contacting a surface along which the tire rolls. A plurality of sensor elements are disposed in the tire for sensing at least one operational parameter of the tire, with at least some of the sensor elements being in sensing arrangement with the tread band surface and the sensor elements being operable to permit reading of data concerning any tire operational parameter which is sensed by the sensor elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: TUV Automotive GmbHInventor: Bernhard Schick
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Publication number: 20030201045Abstract: A support ring for vehicle tires is disclosed. The support ring is to be mounted on a tire wheel for support of the underside of the tire when the tire is operated at underinflated conditions. The support ring has a base, a cap, and a series of supporting arches extending between the base and the cap. The highest point of the arch contacts the support ring cap. During load, the arch flexes and transmits the load force along the arch sides and to the base of the support ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Anthony Dennis Adams
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Publication number: 20030201046Abstract: A two-piece tire assembly has a removable tread belt 12 for installing about the circumference of a tire carcass 14. The tread belt has at least a pair of belt layers, and one layer comprising inextensible reinforcing cables inclined at substantially zero degrees relative to the circumferential direction of the tire assembly. The cables in zero degree ply have a tensile strength of at least 27,500 N.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: William Earl Rayman, Barry Allen Matrana, Thomas Roy Fuhrig, Gregory Scott Hanna
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Publication number: 20030201047Abstract: A two-piece tire assembly has a removable tread belt 12 for installing about the circumference of a tire carcass 14. The tread belt has at least a pair of belt layers, and one layer comprising inextensible reinforcing cables inclined at substantially zero degrees relative to the circumferential direction of the tire assembly. The cables in zero degree ply have a tensile strength of at least 50,000 N.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: William Earl Rayman, Barry Allen Matrana, Thomas Roy Fuhrig, Gregory Scott Hanna
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Publication number: 20030201048Abstract: A tread (1) provided with a plurality of cutouts (5, 6, 71, 72, 73, 81, 82, 83) of essentially transverse orientation and characterized in that:Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Michelin Recherche Et Technique S.A.Inventors: Robert Radulescu, Eric De Benedittis
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Publication number: 20030201049Abstract: A pneumatic rubber tire having at least one visually exposed component (e.g. sidewall) comprised of a carbon black reinforced rubber composition and contains a significant amount of at least one alkylphenoxypoly(alkyleneoxy) alkanol. Such tire component particularly contains a film thereof on a visually observable outer surface thereof Such tire component may be, for example, at a least a portion of a tire sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Paul Harry Sandstrom
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Publication number: 20030201050Abstract: A medium truck tire (10) and more specifically a super single truck tire (10) includes belt plies (24, 25) reinforced with steel cords which make an angle comprised between 0° and 5° with respect to the equatorial plane. At least one belt ply (24, 25) is helically wound on the carcass ply (16). The steel of the reinforcing cords comprises high elongation steel. Radially outside to the at least one helically wound belt ply (24, 25), there are several spliced belt plies (22, 23), making angles comprised between 45° and 75° with respect to the equatorial plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventors: Jean-Michel Gillard, Jean-Nicolas Helt, Christian Jean-Marie Roger Bawin
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Publication number: 20030201051Abstract: A binder is applied to particles which are then combined with fibers to bind the particles to the fibers. The particles have functional sites for forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond. The fibers have hydrogen bonding functional sites. The binder comprises binder molecules, the binder molecules having at least one functional group that is capable of forming a hydrogen bond or a coordinate covalent bond with the particles, and at least one functional group that is capable of forming a hydrogen bond with the fibers. A substantial portion of the particles that are adhered to the fibers may be adhered in particulate form by hydrogen bonds or coordinate covalent bonds to the binder, and the binder in turn may be adhered to the fibers by hydrogen bonds. Fibers containing particles bound by this method are easily densified.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Weyerhaeuser CompanyInventors: Michael R. Hansen, Richard H. Young
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Publication number: 20030201052Abstract: There is provided composite media and a method of producing them. The composite media contain a coalesced composite mixture of particles of an active ingredient, binder particles, and stabilizing particles. The stabilizing particles fuse the composite structure to both front and back substrates while the binder particles fuse the particles of active ingredient to each other and to one of the front and back substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Evan E. Koslow
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Publication number: 20030201053Abstract: The apparatus is adapted to weld ultrasonically two or more layers of fabric 14. The fabrics 14 may be a woven or non-woven fabric of nylon, polyethylene or other polymeric material. It comprises two opposed ultrasonically vibratable horns (1, 1a) so spaced one from another that the layers of fabric (3) may be passed between them. At least one, optionally both, of the two horns (1, 1a) is vibratable in axial mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Michael John Radley Young
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Publication number: 20030201054Abstract: A method for making in a single step a multiple-ply panel comprising the steps of forming and sandwiching a raw mat assembly of resinated furnish between two sheets of green incised wood veneer, applying a layer of thermosetting high-moisture tolerant adhesive at interfaces between the green veneer and core mat, and applying pressure and heat to cure the consolidated panel assembly for a duration sufficient to secure good internal bond within the substrate panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: James McPherson
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Publication number: 20030201055Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a laminated LC filter, the method involving the steps of forming capacitor and inductor parts through separate sintering processes and then bonding the two parts using a glass-based adhesive. The use of the present method can solve problems of delamination and shape deformation caused by the difference in shrinkages occurring during a co-sintering process of the dielectric layer constituting the capacitor part and the magnetic layer constituting the inductor part. Also, since the method dose not use any extra buffer layer, there is no need to consider the shrinkage reduction and the composition of the buffer layer, and so the compositions of the dielectric and magnetic layers can be freely designed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Seong Won Cho
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Publication number: 20030201056Abstract: The invention is a method for application of a special low viscosity cyanoacrylate adhesive which is used for the manufacture and repair of wooden furniture. The cyanoacrylate adhesive quickly penetrates and bonds wood to wood. The wooden furniture that results from the process of this invention are cohesive in structure and are ready for immediate use. This special wood grade cyanoacrylate adhesive provided by this invention permits those in the furniture repair or furniture manufacture industries with a method of repairing or assembling wooden furniture in an easy and quick manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: David Dewitt
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Publication number: 20030201057Abstract: The invention is a method of joining two belt ends together, either laterally or longitudinally, and the resulting belt. The two ends can be of two different belts being joined, a short section added to replace a damaged section of a belt, or two ends of the same belt. Moreover, the belt or belts can be damaged or intentionally cut in preparation of their joining. The belt ends are stripped of their rubber or elastomeric coating that covers the cord core, and the ends can be fashioned in any shape such that one belt end complements the other end when abutted. The ends are joined and a new rubber layer is then bonded to the belt above and below the cord core.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Troy D. Dolan, Joseph Gibson
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Publication number: 20030201058Abstract: A method for making an endoluminal prosthesis for implantation within a body lumen to maintain luminal patency, the prothesis including a support structure, such as a wire member, and a polymer component, such as a polymer cladding. The method may include joining a wire member to a polymer cladding, helically wrapping a length of the joined support wire member and polymer cladding such that adjacent windings of the polymer cladding have overlapping regions, and heating the joined support wire member and polymer cladding above the melt point of the polymer cladding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Christopher E. Banas, Tarun J. Edwin, Brendan J. McCrea, Rajagopal R. Kowligi
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Publication number: 20030201059Abstract: A method for manipulating a portion of a medical device comprises the following steps. Provide a medical device having components which are adjacent to each other. a first portion of a component constructed and arranged to at least partially absorb a predetermined wavelength of energy. A second portion of a component being substantially transparent to the predetermined wavelength of energy. Transmit the predetermined wavelength of energy through the second portion and expose the first portion to the energy. The first portion being heated as a result of substantially absorbing the energy. Transmit heat from the first portion to at least one adjacent portion of the components. Melt the first portion and the at least one adjacent portion. Removing the energy from the first portion. A bond being formed between the first portion and the second portion by allowing the portions to cool together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Holman, Daniel J. Horn, Lixiao Wang, Brian J. Hanson
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Publication number: 20030201060Abstract: A fiber reinforced thermoplastic pipe member is obtained by a novel continuous process in which the reinforcement fibers are wrapped about the outer pipe surface in an unbonded condition while the pipe member continuously moves in a linear direction and which is followed by sufficient heating of the moving fiber wrapped pipe member to cause thermal bonding between the applied fibers and the pipe member. Automated apparatus for carrying out the continuous process is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: David Edgar Hauber
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Publication number: 20030201061Abstract: A panel of a material is transported in operative proximity to an air knife having a nozzle and a curved Coanda surface, such that the panel is folded over the curved Coanda surface as the material is transported in a machine direction. The panel can be folded to a variety of angles and can comprise a refastenable fastening component. Air knives are employed in various methods for folding garment side panels and forming prefastened garments, such as refastenable pants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Jason Gene Csida, Lloyd Carl Hietpas, Michael Lee Lohoff, Charles Robert Tomsovic, Brian Robert Vogt
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Publication number: 20030201062Abstract: A recyclable cushioning material for packaging obtained by forming a cushioning material for packaging used to protect articles supplied for physical distribution from being impacted with one sheet of corrugated fiberboard and a method and device for manufacturing the cushioning material, wherein a plurality of cutting lines (11 to 21) are formed in one sheet of corrugated fiberboard (10) in parallel with each other in the direction perpendicular to a direction in which the pleats of the corrugated fiberboard extend and a plurality of connection parts (25) are formed intermittently on each of these cutting lines so that a plurality of unit corrugated fiberboard (41 to 52) can be folded up alternately each other, openings (30 to 33) including the cutting lines are formed in the plurality of unit fiberboard (46 to 52) located on the inner side, and zig-zag foldings at the cutting lines (11 to 21) in which hump-folds and trough-folds are formed alternately each other are performed simultaneously by a zig-zag folType: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: ALTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshihito Miyazaki, Toshiyuki Hashiuchi
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Publication number: 20030201063Abstract: The present invention falls into the category of devices designed to print decoration onto objects in general and in particular onto containers. A non-stick film (1), onto which is deposited an image (5) produced using solid thermoplastic colours, moves between a pressing element (4) and an object (6). The action of a heat generator (7) causes the colour to change from a powdery state to a semi-liquid plastic state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Claudio Maccaferri
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Publication number: 20030201064Abstract: A label includes a base label having upper and lower opposed surfaces and first and second opposed ends. A base adhesive coats the lower surface of the base label. A top panel overlies the upper surface of the base label and is joined to the base label adjacent the first end. The top panel has an upper surface. A tab having upper and lower opposed surfaces overlies the upper surface of the base label. An adhesive patch is interposed between the base label and the tab adjacent the second end. The adhesive patch secures the lower surface of the tab to the upper surface of the base label. A laminate cover overlies the top panel and the tab. A laminate adhesive secures the laminate cover to the upper surface of the top panel and releasably joins the laminate cover to the upper surface of the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
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Publication number: 20030201065Abstract: An optical information recording medium is manufactured by bonding a first substrate having a first central bore and a second substrate having a second central bore to each other with radiation cure resin. The radiation cure resin is coated on the first substrate. The first and second substrates are brought into close contact with each other so as to form the first and second substrates integrally with the radiation cure resin. A neighborhood of the first and second central bores is radiated. A whole of at least one of opposite outer faces of the integral first and second substrates is irradiated with radiation so as to wholly cure the radiation cure resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Eiji Ohno, Hidemi Isomura, Hideo Matsumoto, Kazuhiro Hayashi, Kazuya Hisada, Kazuo Inoue
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Publication number: 20030201066Abstract: Demounting workpieces attached to an adhesive surface of an adhesive film with a workpiece demounting apparatus having a base and a plurality of substantially parallel blades mounted to the base. Each of the blades has a substantially linear blade edge, each blade edge lying within a blade-edge plane that is substantially perpendicular to the blades. The spacing between the blades is small enough to support said workpieces and large enough to permit the adhesive film to pass between the blades after being cut by said blade edges during a workpiece demounting operation. The plurality of blade edges thus provides a substantially planar blade-edge surface, in the blade-edge plane, for cutting the adhesive film and for supporting the workpieces while the adhesive film is pulled free from said workpieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Brian Ishaug, Chung-Yung Wang, Hung-Lun Chang
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Publication number: 20030201067Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for polishing a semiconductor wafer. A polishing pad including a first surface and a semiconductor wafer including a second surface are aligned to each other. To allow alignment of an axis of rotation of the surfaces, at least one of the first and second surfaces includes an adjustable axis of rotation. After the axis of rotation of the first and second surfaces is aligned, the adjustable axis of rotation is set, preferably with a magneto-rheological fluid or similarly acting material, to maintain a fixed position. Thereafter, the polishing pad is utilized to polish the semiconductor wafer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventors: John M. Boyd, Aleksander Owczarz, Miguel Saldana
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Publication number: 20030201068Abstract: An apparatus for use with a deposition chamber includes a temperature control system that communicates with a heating element of the deposition chamber so as to not cause the formation of a thin layer exhibiting a substantially uniform property on an active surface of a semiconductor substrate. The apparatus causes uneven heat distribution across the surface of the substrate. The apparatus may also include a feedback control system that communicates with the temperature control system so as to cause the temperature control system to alter the heat output by the heating element and, thereby, to enhance the uniformity of at least one property of the material layer being deposited.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Garry Anthony Mercaldi, Don Carl Powell
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Publication number: 20030201069Abstract: A focus ring (200) and related assembly for a plasma reactor system (100, 400) for processing a workpiece (176) having an outer edge and an upper surface. The assembly has a focus ring support surface (173) arranged around the workpiece perimeter and a ring electrode (210) arranged atop the focus ring support surface. An insulating focus ring (200) is arranged atop the ring electrode. In one embodiment, a first RF power supply (180) is electrically connected to the focus ring electrode and a tuning network (220) is arranged between the first RF power supply and the ring electrode. Methods of forming a plasma (130) and processing a workpiece in an optimized way, as well as a plasma reactor system for accomplishing the same, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Wayne L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030201070Abstract: A folding and sealing apparatus supporting a feed platform for feeding a supply of pre-glued forms to the folding and sealing apparatus. The housing accommodating a first roller, a second roller, a third roller and a fourth roller, and the first and second rollers forming a first nip, the second and third roller forming a second nip and the third and fourth roller forming a third nip. A motor drives at least one of the rollers via a drive mechanism. At least one of the rollers having a resilient portion to accommodate an object mounted on a form, passing through the nips while maintaining appropriate folding and sealing pressure on the supporting form to provide a sufficient sealing pressure to the folded form, as the folded form passes through the nips to facilitate both folding and sealing of the folded form.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Wayne R. Lindsay, Brett A. Lindsay
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Publication number: 20030201071Abstract: A door assembly of the type having a frame mounted to a wall. The frame comprises a head portion, opposed vertical jamb portions and a sill portion. Doors are provided in the frame. A door in the frame is displaceable between an open position and a closed position. The doors comprise a sash portion supporting a see-through panel. Each of the head portion, the jamb portion, the sill portion, and the sash portion of the door has one external cladding and one internal cladding. The external cladding and the internal cladding are detachably connected to one another, such that only the external cladding is exposed to an exterior of the door assembly and only the internal cladding is exposed to an interior of the door assembly when the door is in the closed position. A method for interconnecting two hollow elongated extruded sections of the door sash is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Tetsuya Kobayashi, Eric Gilbert
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Publication number: 20030201072Abstract: The central elongated portion of a valance is mounted to an external surface, such as a headrail of a vertical blind assembly or a vertical wall, by means of a number of brackets, with the valance being attached to each bracket at a pivot point formed by a bracket tab extending into a first slot of the valance and at a latching point formed by one of a number of teeth of the bracket extending into a second slot of the valance. At each bracket, the valance can be straightened by adjusting a distance to the external surface and by adjusting a rotational angle of the bracket about the longitudinal axis of the central elongated portion of the valance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Bruno Bergeron, Michael Julius Biro
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Publication number: 20030201073Abstract: In an awning, in particular a sun room awning, comprising a fabric-roll shaft for retracting and extending an awning fabric; wherein the inward end of the awning fabric is joined to the fabric-roll shaft and the outward end of the awning fabric to a drop-out bar, and the drop-out bar is run in lateral guide rails; wherein elastic pull straps act on the drop-out bar on the side opposite the awning fabric, the pull straps being deviated by a deflection pulley in the vicinity of the end of the guide rail, and reversed towards the fabric-roll shaft and wound on the fabric-roll shaft upon extension and unwinding of the awning fabric and exercising tensile stress on the drop-out bar and thus on the awning fabric; wherein unwinding the awning fabric and winding up the pull straps take place by an electric motor drive of the fabric-roll shaft, and switchgear is provided for switching off the drive of the fabric-roll shaft upon complete extension; it is provided that the switchgear acts on the drive of the fabric-rollType: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Achmitz-Werke GmbH & Co., KGInventor: Martin Dieckmann
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Publication number: 20030201074Abstract: The present invention is a screen frame and screen cloth positioned in a sliding door frame. The invented screen frame is formed by the use of two vertical hat stiles with the intersection of three horizontal hat stiles to form a rectangular frame by riveting four corners of the frame, further riveting the horizontal stile to the vertical to make the frame a two-piece section for insertion of the screen cloth. The screen frame and screen insert provides a long lasting rigid and sturdy unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Frank J. Schnoor
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Publication number: 20030201075Abstract: An upright connector or support post usable in a space-dividing wall panel system formed from serially connected panel assemblies. The post includes a plurality of openings disposed in vertically spaced relation with one another which receive load-bearing elements such as hangers or hooks typically associated with furniture components. Dimples or deformations extend transversely along the upper and lower edges of the openings and provide increased strength at the attachment points along the post.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Nicholas J. Fricano, Richard Dixon, Mark R. Smith, Jonathan R. DeYoung, Scott J. Leenstra
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Publication number: 20030201076Abstract: A Venetian blind is constructed to include a headrail, a bottom rail, a set of slats, a suspension tube downwardly extended from one end of the headrail, the suspension tube having at least one longitudinal sliding slot, at least one lift cord each having a first end fixedly fastened to the bottom rail and a second end inserted through the slats and extended through the headrail into the inside of the suspension arm, a lift cord clamp axially slidably coupled to the at least one longitudinal sliding slot of the suspension tube and adapted for press by hand to clamp the at least one lift cord, and a lift lock adapted for locking the at least one lift cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ming Nien
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Publication number: 20030201077Abstract: A winding assembly used in conjunction with a door having a counterbalance system operable to offset the weight of the door, the counterbalance system including an axle rotatably supported on a pair of support brackets located at each side of the door and a counterbalance spring adapted to apply a counterbalancing force to the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Willis Jay Mullet, Kelly R. Green
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Publication number: 20030201078Abstract: A sectional door including, a plurality of panels pivotally joined to each other, the panels including a facer having a front surface, a first joint member and a second joint member extending rearwardly of the facer, a pair of end stiles received at lateral extremities of the panels and placed in supporting relation thereto, the stiles having a recess adjacent one of the joint member, a hinge receiver located adjacent the recess and a hinge pivotally coupled to one of the panels at the hinge receiver and fastened to another of the panels at the end stile, wherein the recess provides a clearance for pivoting movement of the hinge and the storage or stowage of door components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: WAYNE-DALTON CORP.Inventor: Willis J. Mullet
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Publication number: 20030201079Abstract: A sectional door movable between a closed vertical position and an open horizontal position having, a series of adjacent panels, each of the panels having an upper joint member and a lower joint member, the lower joint member having a configuration to establish a clearance with the configuration of the upper joint member of an adjacent panel during angular articulation of the adjacent panels in moving between the closed vertical position and the open horizontal position, end hinge assemblies located proximate the longitudinal ends of the panels and connecting the adjacent panels at a first pivot axis, and at least one center hinge assembly connecting the adjacent panels at a second pivot axis offset from the first pivot axis, whereby a portion of the clearance is maintained irrespective of variations in the deflection of the panels in moving between the closed vertical position and the open horizontal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: WAYNE-DALTON CORP.Inventor: Willis J. Mullet
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Publication number: 20030201080Abstract: The flow of a liquid slurry of comminuted cellulosic fibrous material (e.g. wood chips) in a vertical vessel is made more uniform by providing a plurality of vertically spaced sets of either substantially continuous or discontinuous protrusions which extend inwardly from the internal surface of the vessel a maximum distance of between about 2-12 inches. A preferred vessel is a continuous or batch digester. The protrusions may have an arcuate, rectangular, isosceles or scalene triangular, right triangular, or trapezoidal cross-section, and may be spaced from each other vertically between about 1-12 feet, and have a height of between about 1-3 feet. Discontinuous protrusions have a preferred arcuate spacing of between 1-10 feet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Andritz Inc.Inventor: Jay K. Sheerer
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Publication number: 20030201081Abstract: A process for increasing the tactile properties of a base web without adversely effecting the strength of the web is disclosed. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of placing a creped base web between a first moving conveyor and a second moving conveyor. The conveyors are then wrapped around a shear-inducing roll which creates shear forces and compressive forces that act upon the base web. The shear forces disrupt the web, increasing the softness and decreasing the stiffness of the web. The compressive forces are localized at the areas where the fabric knuckles contact the base web, imparting a unique fabric-imprinted pattern to the web with limited caliper reduction. The shear-inducing roll typically has a relatively small diameter. In some applications, more than one shear-inducing roll may be incorporated into the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Robert A. Drew, Frank G. Druecke, Patricia Riedl, Peter J. Allen
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Publication number: 20030201082Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonwoven web comprised of metal or refractory fibers with nylon as a binder. The nonwoven web is prepared by forming a foam furnish by agitating the fibers in a foamed medium, and passing the foam furnish onto a screen and defoaming the furnish. It is preferred that the nylon binder is added to the foam furnish in the form of fibers. Once the furnish is defoamed to form a nonwoven web, the sheet is dried at a temperature sufficient to melt the nylon binder.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventor: Homan B. Kinsley
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Publication number: 20030201083Abstract: Tissue and towel products that include crosslinked cellulosic fibers. Methods for making tissue and towel products that include crosslinked cellulosic fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Weyerhaeuser CompanyInventor: David G. Marsh
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Publication number: 20030201084Abstract: This invention is to provide a paper bulking promoter with which a highly bulky sheet can be obtained without impairing paper strength. Namely, this invention provides a process for producing a bulky paper, comprising the step of making paper from pulp in the presence of a bulking promoter comprising a cationic compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Yasushi Ikeda, Yoichi Ishibashi, Takaaki Tadokoro, Hiromichi Takahashi
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Publication number: 20030201085Abstract: Disclosed is a soft tissue paper product, said soft tissue product comprising one or more plies of a tissue paper; and a chemical softening composition deposited on at least one outer surface of a dried or overdried tissue web, said chemical softening composition comprising a dispersion of a softening active ingredient in a vehicle, wherein said dispersion has a liposomal liquid crystalline structure; an electrolyte, and a bilayer dirupter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Kenneth Douglas Vinson, Amy Jo Karl, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Gayle Marie Frankenbach
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Publication number: 20030201086Abstract: A relatively low-cost calendering belt having excellent heat resistance and durability comprises a central portion 30, and left and right side portions 20 located at the sides of the central portion. The right and left portions 20 comprise high molecular weight elastic material having greater heat resistance than that of the central portion 30. The central portion 30 is composed of high-molecular elastic material, the durability of which is higher than that of the right and left portions 20. The heat of the calender roll CR is intercepted by a paper W, and consequently is not transmitted to the central portion 30 of the calender belt. The right and left portions 20 of the calender belt, which are not protected by paper W do not deteriorate readily as a result of the heat of the calender roll CR because of their heat resisting property.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Norio Sakuma, Yasuhiro Tsutsumi, Kazumasa Watanabe
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Publication number: 20030201087Abstract: A method for forming inserts for steam cooled hot gas path components involves casting the inserts and laser drilling the cast inserts with the ceramic casting core still in place. Thereafter, the ceramic core is removed through the use of a leachant. By laser drilling the holes with the ceramic core still in place, the ceramic core acts as a backer during the laser drilling which results in more precise drilling of the inserts and reduced processing time.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Robert H. Devine, James Placko, Justin Downs, Jon C. Schaeffer, Lance Peterson
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Method and apparatus for manufacturing metallic parts by injection molding from the semi-solid state
Publication number: 20030201088Abstract: An injection molding system includes a feeder in which a metal is melted and a first chamber into which a desired amount of melted metal is introduced. A piston in a second chamber first retracts to create suction, assisting in drawing in the melted metal into the second chamber from the first chamber and evacuating gas. A ram then pushes some melted metal remaining in the first chamber into the second chamber, forcing out gas present in the second chamber. The piston then injects the melted metal out of the second chamber into a mold. The melted metal is maintained in a semi-solid state prior to injection into the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: TAKATA CORPORATIONInventor: Kaname Kono