Patents Issued in February 8, 2007
  • Publication number: 20070028989
    Abstract: A control unit for yarn-braking devices in weft feeders for looms, in which the yarn unwinding from the feeder is pressed between a drum and a braking member connected to two linear actuators controlled by position and provided with position sensors. A position control loop receives a position signal from the sensor and compares it with a reference variable in a subtracter for obtaining a position error. A position compensator receives the position error and outputs a reference current entering a current control loop connected to generate a voltage that supplies the actuator. The compensator incorporates a control transfer function that is variable as a function of an elastic constant of a mass-spring equivalent system, where the mass is the mass of the parts in motion between the braking member and the actuators, and the elastic constant matches with the elastic constant of the elastic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Andrea Gotti, Luca Gotti
  • Publication number: 20070028990
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for driving a weaving frame in a weaving machine, comprising a drive with a motor (4) or a geared motor (4, 7), provided with a bearing (10) on its output shaft (9), with an eccentric shaft (2) and with a driving rod (8), wherein the drive with motor (4) or geared motor (4, 7), with eccentric shaft (2) and with driving rod (8) is provided as a driving module (1) in which the eccentric shaft (2) is supported in an abutment (3) situated in the housing (5) of the driving module (1) on the side of the eccentric shaft (2) away from the motor (4) or the geared motor (4, 7). On the other hand, the invention relates to a weaving machine which is provided with one or several devices according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Stephan Vanneste, Johny Debaes
  • Publication number: 20070028991
    Abstract: A knitless loom having a roughly planar template made of a readily deformable material that is firm enough to allow for wrapping yarn around the template under adequate tension, yet deformable enough to allow the edges of the template to be manipulated such that the woven fabric may be removed upon completion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Deborah Cavender
  • Publication number: 20070028992
    Abstract: A method for the production of a paper-machine screen with a paper-side ply of weft threads and a run-side ply of weft threads and with at least two warp thread systems interwoven in each case with the paper-side weft threads and/or the run-side weft threads, each warp thread system being assigned a group of heald frames, by means of which the warp threads of the warp thread systems are to be moved for shedding, including the generation of a draft diagram with a draft repeat for the warp thread systems, in which draft repeat a subrepeat recurring in the draft repeat is provided for at least one of the warp thread systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Arved Westerkamp
  • Publication number: 20070028993
    Abstract: An elastic woven tape is disclosed as being composed of at least two kinds of tape sections, each of which having a respectively different elongation and/or modulus, and formed by alternating and continuous integration of these two kinds of tape sections by weaving. The weaving method of the said elastic woven tape includes controlling the changes in the degrees of elasticity provided by elastic threads for the woven tape in mechanized weaving through the control of the feeding speeds of the elastic threads. The advantageous effects of this invention lie in the production of a woven tape composed of tape sections respectively with larger elongation but smaller modulus and with smaller elongation but larger modulus by means of their alternating and continuous integration by weaving, which simplifies the post-weaving operation and improves production efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ah Lam, Hsiao Liu
  • Publication number: 20070028994
    Abstract: A through-air-drying (TAD) fabric for producing tissue paper and related products on a papermaking machine comprising a plurality of warp yarns interwoven with a plurality of weft yarns to produce a paper-side surface pattern characterized by alternating first pockets and second pockets. The first and second pockets are bounded by raised warp yarns and raised weft yarns produced by knuckles in the fabric pattern. The first pockets are preferably larger in area than the second pockets. The fabric base weave in the interior of the first pocket is preferably a plain weave pattern. The interior of the second pocket may also be bisected by a raised weft yarn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Lynn Faye Kroll, Jeffrey Herman, Ronald Bain
  • Publication number: 20070028995
    Abstract: A method of making a seam for an endless woven multilayer papermakers fabric such as a press felt base fabric, comprises selecting a repeating weave pattern so as to provide during weaving a body portion woven as a double layer, and a shed change for the warp yarns adjacent to the warp yarns of the body portion to provide a first and second seaming portion. In each seaming portion the warp yarns are separated into an upper group and a lower group such that the weft yarn interweaves separately with each group to form a distinct upper and lower layer. A forming wire is provided at the vertically aligned lateral edges of the fabric, and the weft yarn in sequence interweaves with the upper group of warp yarns to provide the upper layer, forms a seaming loop about the forming wire and interweaves with the lower group of warp yarns to provide the lower layer. The method and a fabric made by the method provide improved uniformity of the seaming loops and reduced sheet marking in the seam area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: ASTENJOHNSON, INC.
    Inventor: Brent Swaine
  • Publication number: 20070028996
    Abstract: A forming fabric is formed by repeat units, being determined by a paper side weave and a wear side weave, the paper side weave having first yarns being interwoven with second yarns extending in cross direction relative to the first yarns. The first yarns passing over one or more consecutive second yarns define over-floats and first yarns passing under one or more consecutive second yarns define under-floats. Each weave repeat unit has at least two like floats having different lengths and forming part of the paper side weave, wherein floats are like floats if all of the floats are either over-floats or under-floats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Scott Quigley
  • Publication number: 20070028997
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a forming fabric (2), for use in the sheet-forming section of a paper machine, having or comprising a textile planar structure in which, in order to enhance inherent stability, crossing yarns (5, 6, 7) are engaged into one another at crossing points (14) and in which yarns (5, 7) additionally are fused to one another, which is characterized in that the planar structure comprises crossing first and second yarns (5, 7), the first yarns (7) having the property that they absorb laser energy and can be brought, by absorbed laser energy, to melting temperature at least at the surface; and that first and second yarns (5, 7) are fused to one another at at least some of their crossing points (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Walter Best, Christian Molls, Paul Wales
  • Publication number: 20070028998
    Abstract: The FILLSAFELY Electrostatic Discharge Circuit provides a safe electrostatic voltage grounding path, from the hand-held nozzle of typical gasoline pumps, to earth ground. The safe electrostatic voltage discharge is accomplished through a series of two resistors presenting a total resistance >10 megohms, thereby reducing the ESD current flow from a relatively high level, dependent upon the magnitude of the human stored electrostatic charge—to a relatively low level current path, directly to earth ground. This device is essential to preclude fires experienced at gasoline service stations throughout the US when the unsuspecting customer, filling their gas tanks, may unknowingly, possess a ‘self-generated’ human electrostatic charge of up to 35,000 volts. This voltage presently has only one path to ground when the unsuspecting customer, at a typical American gas station, inserts the metal filling nozzle into the gas tank—the path to ground is through the car's gas tank—with ensuing fire, explosion or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Edwin Clifford
  • Publication number: 20070028999
    Abstract: An inflatable annular plug for use in creating a seal between an outer conduit and an inner conduit in a dual containment piping system comprises an annular structure for fitting into the piping system. A first connector is bonded to the plug for enabling the plug to be inflated by an external fluid source. A second connector extends through the plug in an axial direction for enabling fluid to flow through the plug and is bonded to the plug at both entrance and exit points. An outer surface of the plug is formed with a plurality of circumferential ribs and lands to form a plurality of axially spaced seals between the outer conduit and the plug. The plug is used in conjunction with a second plug to form a sealed test space between plugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Roger Bissonnette, Marc Anctil
  • Publication number: 20070029000
    Abstract: A carton paper powder removing apparatus of the present invention is capable of sufficiently removing paper powder in a tubular carton and preventing the carton from being deformed even if a large volume of air or a powerful air is blown therein. The carton paper powder removing apparatus of a paper liquid container packaging and filling machine comprises a paper powder removing nozzle 2 having an air jetting port 4 at a tip part, a paper powder return prevention means 7 installed in a space between a nozzle outer wall and a carton inner wall, and a paper powder collecting means 5 installed near the upper opening part of the bottomed tubular carton and having an air suction port 6 disposed therein, wherein the paper powder removing nozzle 2 is reciprocatingly moved between the upper opening part of the bottomed tubular carton 1 and the inside of the carton, whereby paper powder in the carton can be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Hidetoshi Konno, Yasuyuki Moriyama, Daisuke Sagawa
  • Publication number: 20070029001
    Abstract: A multiple chamber container for separately storing components of a parenteral nutritional formulation is provided. The multiple chamber container may include frangible barriers, preferably peelable seals separating the chambers from each other. The container preferably facilitates the selective activation of the peelable seals to permit the admixing of less than all the separately stored components. The container may include a chamber positioned at each of the opposite lateral ends of the container and at least one additional chamber between the lateral chambers. The at least one additional chamber may have a longitudinal length substantially less than the longitudinal length of at least one of the lateral chambers. This configuration allows for selective opening of the seals since when rolling the container from the top avoids pressurizing the at least one additional chamber and inadvertent activation of a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Jean Luc Trouilly, Freddy Desbrosses, Denis Bonnot, Christian Melin
  • Publication number: 20070029002
    Abstract: A rotary beverage filling machine for filling cans with a liquid beverage. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Herbert Bernhard, Timo Jacob
  • Publication number: 20070029003
    Abstract: An automatic liquid filling system including a liquid supply, a liquid-retaining structure, and a filling apparatus in fluid communication with the liquid supply and the liquid-retaining structure. The filling apparatus is configured to automatically supply liquid to the liquid-retaining structure when the liquid recedes below a low level that is based on a position of the filling apparatus in relation to the liquid-retaining structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Reusche, Philip Chumbley, James McHugh
  • Publication number: 20070029004
    Abstract: Toner or other finely divided particulate material (44) is moved downwardly through a hopper (10) to an outlet at the lower end of the hopper and from the outlet into the inlet of an elevating conveyor (12) that is positioned sideways adjacent the hopper (10). The elevating conveyor (12) is operated to lift the particulate material (44) upwardly through the elevating conveyor (12) to a discharge spout (48). The particulate material (44) is discharged from the discharge spout (48) into another container (50). A vibrator (42) may be attached to the hopper (10) for vibrating the hopper (10) while delivering particulate material (44) downwardly through it. A pouring container (50) is provided that has an inlet (56) and a pouring spout (60). The inlet (56) of the pouring container (50) is placed under the discharge spout (48) of the elevating conveyor (12). The particulate material (44) is discharged from the discharge spout (48) of the elevating conveyor (12) into the inlet of the pouring container (50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Kyu Rhee
  • Publication number: 20070029005
    Abstract: An automatic liquid metering apparatus is disposed with at least a liquid concentrate motor pump with a tube connected thereto and at least a diluting water motor pump with a tube connected thereto where the turning of the pumps is timed by a microprocessor to control the amounts of liquid concentrate and diluting water to be dispensed. The outlet tubing of the pump is connected to the outlet of liquid concentrate and diluting water via a check valve. A lift mechanism is provided at the concentrate/diluting water outlet, which allows the choice of small cup, medium cup or large pot by ascending or descending to the proper height. The stop point of the lift mechanism is microprocessor controlled to prevent the spurting of dispensed liquid concentrate and diluting water due to great distance between their outlet and the rim of cup to ensure sanitary and smooth dispensing of fluids. This invention features precision dispensing of concentrate and diluting water and low manufacturing costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Shih Huang, Chiuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20070029006
    Abstract: A multi-part biowaste container including a plurality of biowaste containers having a low profile design and collectively providing sufficient storage volume to accommodate the amount of blood, tissues, and other biological materials generated during a typical surgical procedure. In one embodiment, the multi-part biowaste container includes an anti-splash container, a dual purpose lid container, and a supplemental container. The use of three separate container members increases the total volume and storage capacity of the biowaste containers while minimizing the overall profile or height of the containers. The individual containers of the multi-part biowaste container can include adhesive backing allowing the containers to be secured to the surgical work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Fred Lampropoulos
  • Publication number: 20070029007
    Abstract: This device provides an effective means of remotely sampling, depressurizing, viewing, introducing agents or neutralizing potentially hazardous materials primarily in sealed containers or areas where it is desired to prevent environmental leakage or venting. This invention installs a semi permanent closable port into a drum or container, duct, wall or other enclosed area where access is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Douglas Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20070029008
    Abstract: A system for transfer of cryogenic fluids between an onshore storage tank and offshore loading/unloading station requires an insulated transfer pipe that is inclined with lower elevations toward the offshore station. At the onshore end, both a transfer jumper and feeding line connect the transfer pipe to the storage tank. During idle periods, the cryogenic liquid is fed from the storage tank to the transfer pipe in a mount to compensate the liquid that vaporizes in the transfer pipe due to heat leakage from the surroundings. The fed liquid flows down the transfer pipe by gravity, and the boil-off gas flows back to the storage tank along the upper portion of the cross-section of the transfer pipe and the transfer jumper. As a result, a circulation loop is formed within the pipe in a countercurrent flow and the transfer system is kept at cryogenic temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Xuejie Liu
  • Publication number: 20070029009
    Abstract: A container filling device fills containers, in particular wine bottles and bag-in-box type containers, with fluid from a supply reservoir, for example a reservoir for containing homemade wine. The device includes a nozzle fixed above a movable carrier which supports the container to be filled thereon. The nozzle receives fluid from a pump controlled by a mechanism which dispenses a controlled volume of fluid into the container. The carrier is movable from a bottle position for supporting a wine bottle between the nozzle and carrier and a bag mode in which a bag holder is supported on the carrier which supports a bag from a bag-in-box container thereon with the spout of the bag in alignment with the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Luis Alves
  • Publication number: 20070029010
    Abstract: A wood working knife for use in a wood working machine, comprising a knife body having a first cutting edge and an opposed second cutting edge, the knife body having a first clamping surface and a second clamping surface. The first clamping surface has opposed clamping features separated by a middle section, the opposed clamping features and the middle section being sized and shaped such that, upon the knife body being inserted into a clamping assembly, the clamping forces are localized towards the opposed cutting edges and away from the middle section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Iggesund Tools AB
    Inventors: Sven-Olov Biller, Mathieu Gouin, Daniel LaGrange, Christian Plouffe, Ian Zinniger
  • Publication number: 20070029011
    Abstract: A retractable workbench is provided that is mounted to a vertical surface such as a wall. The workbench is retractable between a horizontally oriented deployed position, and a vertically oriented retracted position. The workbench is vertically adjustable along wall mounts. Bench mounted tools may be mounted on rotatable panels, and the panels may be inverted when the workbench is retracted, thereby allowing the workbench to be fully rotated to the vertically oriented retracted position without removing the tools. Storage of tools and hardware may be achieved by a rotatable mounting surface that attaches to the workbench. Workbench legs that support the workbench when deployed are also retractable, and the legs may be adjusted for height and securely attached to the floor for additional stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: John Thatcher
  • Publication number: 20070029012
    Abstract: A worktable includes a base on which a main table is supported, two guide rails arranged at two sides of the main table, a table extension slidably coupled to the guide rails, a locking structure provided at the table extension for locking the table extension to the guide rails, and a positioning structure provided at one lateral sidewall of the base for holding the table extension after removal of the table extension from the guide rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Durq Machinery Corp.
    Inventors: Chia-Sheng Liu, Ming-Feng Liao
  • Publication number: 20070029013
    Abstract: An iron-cobalt alloy containing in weight percentages: 10 to 22% of Co; traces to 2.5% of Si; traces to 2% of Al; 0.1 to 1% of Mn; traces to 0.0100% of C, a total of O, N and S content ranging between traces of 0.0070%; a total of Si, Al, Cr, Mo, V, Mn content ranging between 1.1 and 3.5%; a total of Cr, Mo and V content ranging between traces of 3%; a total of Ta and Nb content ranging between traces and 1%; and the rest being iron and impurities resulting from production wherein: 1.23×(Al+Mo) %+0.84 (Si+Cr+V) %?0.15×(Co %?15)?2.1, and 14.5×(Al+Cr) %+12×(V+Mo) %+25×Si %?21. The inventive alloy is useful for making electromagnetic actuator mobile cores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Thierry WAECKERLE, Lucien Coutu, Marc Leroy, Laurent Chaput, Herve Fraisse
  • Publication number: 20070029014
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to nickel-base alloys, and in particular 718-type nickel-base alloys, having a desired microstructure that is predominantly strengthened by ??-phase precipitates and comprises an amount of at least one grain boundary precipitate. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of heat treating nickel-base alloys, and in particular 718-type nickel-base alloys, to develop a desired microstructure that can impart thermally stable mechanical properties. Articles of manufacture using the nickel-base alloys and methods of heat treating nickel-base alloys according to embodiments of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei-Di Cao, Richard Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20070029015
    Abstract: High yield ratio high-strength thin steel sheet D superior in weldability and ductility characterized by; being comprised of steel containing, by mass %, C: over 0.030 to less than 0.10%, Si: 0.30 to 0.80%, Mn: 1.7 to 3.2%, P: 0.001 to 0,02%, S: 0.0001 to 0.006%, Al: 0.060% or less, N: 0.0001 to 0.0070%, containing further c Ti: 0.01 to 0.055%, Nb: 0.012 to 0.055%, Mo: 0.07 to 0.55%, B: 0.0005 to 0.0040%, and simultaneously statisfying 1.1?14×Ti(%)+20×Nb(%)+3×Mo(%)+300×B(%)?3.7, the balance comprised of iron and unavoidable impurities, and having a yield ratio of 0.64 to less than 0.92, a TS×El of 3320 or more, an YR×TS×El1/2 of 2320 or more, and a maximum tensile strength (TS) of 780 MPa or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Naoki Yoshinaga, Shunji Hiwatashi, Yasuharu Sakuma, Atsushi Itami
  • Publication number: 20070029016
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy flat rolled product having improved strength and fracture toughness, the aluminum base alloy comprised of 1.95 to 2.5 wt. % Cu, 1.95 to 2.5 wt. % Mg, 8.2 to 10 wt. % Zn, 0.05 to 0.25 wt. % Zr, max. 0.15 wt. % Si, max. 0.15 wt. % Fe, max. 0.1 wt. % Mn, the remainder aluminum and incidental elements and impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Iulian Gheorghe
  • Publication number: 20070029017
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to nickel-base alloys, and in particular 718-type nickel-base alloys, having a desired microstructure that is predominantly strengthened by ??-phase precipitates and comprises an amount of at least one grain boundary precipitate. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of heat treating nickel-base alloys, and in particular 718-type nickel-base alloys, to develop a desired microstructure that can impart thermally stable mechanical properties. Articles of manufacture using the nickel-base alloys and methods of heat treating nickel-base alloys according to embodiments of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: ATI Properties, Inc
    Inventors: Wei-Di Cao, Richard Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20070029018
    Abstract: A rubber composition for a tire improving friction performance on ice and a pneumatic tire comprising the same are provided. A rubber composition for a tire comprising 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a nonmetallic fiber having an average fiber diameter of 1 to 100 ?m and an average fiber length of 0.1 to 5 mm, and 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of a filler having at least 2 projections and an average length of the projections of at least 10 ?m based on 100 parts by weight of a diene rubber, and a pneumatic tire comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicants: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Minagoshi, Hiroshi Tanimura
  • Publication number: 20070029019
    Abstract: A ring member for a tire chain has a ring body having at least one flattened portion deviating from a circular shape at an outer side of the ring member. The tire chain made from such a ring member has also stay members engaging the ring members. The ring members are arranged such that the at least one flattened portion, respectively, extends at least approximately in a longitudinal chain direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: EISEN- UND DRAHTWERK ERLAU AG
    Inventors: Hansjorg Rieger, Johannes Rieger, Zvonimir Bogdan
  • Publication number: 20070029020
    Abstract: A tire includes an annular body of elastomeric material that includes a middle radial region. A plurality of unpressurized cavities are defined by the middle radial region and are distributed in a pattern that includes a first radial band of cavities and a second radial band of cavities. Each cavity of the first radial band of cavities is oriented at a positive angle with respect to a radius therethrough, and each cavity of the second radial band of cavities is oriented at a negative angle with respect to a radius therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Ross Wietharn, Sunil Mathew, Brook Plavec, Dan Becker, David McKeever
  • Publication number: 20070029021
    Abstract: The pneumatic tire is provided with rim protectors protruded more to the tire outer side than said outer surface on at least one outer surface 301 of said sidewalls 300 from said bead portions 200 toward said tread 100 direction and are continuously formed in the tire circumferential direction, wherein rim protectors 400 have the first top portion 402 protruded most to the tire outer side from said outer surface 301 through a first hillside portion 401 in a cross-sectional shape from said bead portions 200 toward said tread 100 direction and the second top portion 403 protruded in a stepped state from the first top portion 402 through the second hillside portion 403, and said second hillside portion 403 extends more to the tire inner side than a virtual line X which connects a vertex P of said first top portion 402 and an end point E in a tread side of a virtual circular arc L on said outer surface 301 of sidewalls 300 on which said rim protectors 400 are formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tetsuji Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20070029022
    Abstract: A pneumatic tire improving driving stability, road noise, riding comfort, and a fuel consumption performance in a balanced manner. The pneumatic tire includes: a bead filler made wider than a triangle formed by connecting its base and top in a cross-sectional view taken along a meridian of the tire; and a sheet-like auxiliary filler arranged from a sidewall portion to a bead portion, having thickness of 0.5 to 2.0 mm and formed of a material harder than neighboring rubber compositions excluding the bead filler. The top D of the bead filler is positioned lower than a point B1 and higher than a rim flange by at least 5 mm, a lower end C1 of the auxiliary filler is positioned higher than a point A1 and lower than a point E2, and an upper end C2 thereof is positioned lower than a point A2, apart from the point A2 by at least 10 mm, and higher than a point B2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Katsunori Tanaka, Tetsuya Kuze, Atsushi Tanno, Naoya Amino
  • Publication number: 20070029023
    Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided with a tread with a crown shape, a pair of bead portions 1, and a pair of side walls 2 connecting said tread and said bead portions 1, wherein rim protectors 3 protruded outwardly in the tire rotating axial direction from said bead portions 2 are provided at least either one of said pair of bead portions 1, and a plurality of protrusions 4 are provided on a lateral side 3a outwardly in the tire radius direction of said rim protectors 3, and surface areas of the protrusions 4 are not less than 50 mm2 and intervals of adjacent protrusions are not greater than 160 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tetsuji Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20070029024
    Abstract: A method of inserting z-axis reinforcing fibers into a multi-layer composite laminate. Layers of material made up of z-axis fiber and y-axis fibers are automatically transported into a z-fiber deposition machine having a housing with upper and lower surfaces. Z-axis apertures are formed in the respective upper and lower surfaces. An elongated solid rod having a tapered front tip is aligned in close proximity to the aperture in the bottom surface. The rod is first rotated by a motor and then actuated upwardly completely through the thickness of the layer of x-y material by an actuator. A first hollow tube having a z-axis is axially aligned with the aperture in the top surface and a fiber bundle is threaded downwardly through a first hollow tube to a position adjacent its bottom end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: David Johnson, Scott Garrett, James Hook, Stephen Moyers
  • Publication number: 20070029025
    Abstract: Improved compositions for the restoration, repair and assembly of materials include (a) a conditioner composition including a polymer that matches or is substantially the same as that to which Chemical Abstracts registry number (CAS No.) 222414-16-6 is assigned (commercially available as RHOPLEX 1834 acrylic emulsion) and (b) an adhesive composition that also includes a polymer that matches or is substantially the same as that to which CAS No. 222414-16-6 is assigned. Adhesive composition can also include a polymer that matches or is substantially the same as that to which CAS No. 253351-13-2 (commercially available as RHOPLEX 1950 acrylic emulsion) is assigned. First, the conditioner composition is injected into a gap between the two structures to be adhered. Next, the adhesive composition is injected into the gap. In one embodiment, the compositions are used to restore and repair historic plaster ceilings and walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Rory Brennan, Laurie Klenkel
  • Publication number: 20070029026
    Abstract: Laminated glazing for automotive use in which a thermoplastic functional film is thermoformed and then cooled by forced draught, prior to the introduction between the glass sheets of the laminated glazing (FIG. 1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Litterio Bolognese
  • Publication number: 20070029027
    Abstract: A method for detecting ply wire anomalies in a tire carcass ply having a plurality of spaced apart ply wires extending across a tire carcass, the method comprising the steps: constructing a green tire carcass in a diametrically expanded toroidal configuration, the carcass comprising a pair of beads, the carcass ply extending from bead to bead, at least one crown layer covering the carcass ply and having a peripheral skirt region; and sidewalls covering the carcass ply and extending from the beads to the crown layer and having edge portions intersecting the crown layer; mounting a wire sensor apparatus proximal to the tire carcass ply, the wire sensor apparatus including a wire sensor for detecting the presence of a proximal ply wire; establishing relative movement between the wire sensor and the tire carcass whereby the plurality of spaced apart ply wires are sequentially placed into proximal relationship with the wire sensor; and generating sequential data from the wire sensor indicative of at least one ply
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: George Stoila, William Dutt, Shaun Immel, Eric Osborn, John Maloney, David Schweitzer, Normajean Selby, Luis Cabrera Arevalo
  • Publication number: 20070029028
    Abstract: A machine for manufacturing tires (P) using at least one core (N) used as a reference surface of the manufacture of the tires (P) by moving consecutively from one manufacturing station to another from the start of assembly through to vulcanisation, comprising a first line of stations, oriented in a horizontal direction XX?, capable of receiving the core whose axis of rotation rr? is oriented horizontally, and a second line of stations (200, 300, 300?), oriented in a horizontal direction YY?, perpendicular to the direction XX?, in which the stations are capable of receiving a core (N) whose axis rr? is oriented vertically. The first line of stations comprises a first (120) and a second (130) station for assembling the tire including member (121, 131) for grasping and driving the core (N) in rotation about a horizontal axis rr?, merged with the axis XX?, such members being placed opposite one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A.
    Inventors: Dominique Cordaillat, Olivier Dailliez, Stephane Beciu, Didier Coissard, Christian Vaillant
  • Publication number: 20070029029
    Abstract: A method and apparatus 100 for forming an annular elastomeric tire component has the steps of extruding at least one elastomeric material annularly onto a support surface 60 and shaping the at least one strip 2 of elastomeric material to a predetermined profile by forming the at least one strip 2 of material between a shaping die 84 and the support surface 60 thereby smoothing and spreading the strip to the desired profile. The method may include applying additional strips 2 to form multilayered components. The support surface 60 may be separate from a tire building station 200 or may be integral to a tire building station 200. The formed strips may include any one or more tire components such as a sidewall 20, a chafer 30, a bead apex 10, ply stock coatings 40, an innerliner 50, or a tread 22.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Brian Koch, Gary Burg, Scott Ackerman, Christopher Dyrlund
  • Publication number: 20070029030
    Abstract: A replaceable tow alignment path kit for a tow placement device may include a tow alignment tray to guide a predetermined width of tow along a tow path of a tow placement head. The tow alignment tray may include a channel having a width corresponding to the predetermined width of tow and a connector to releasably engage the tow placement head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Peter McCowin
  • Publication number: 20070029031
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating flexible edge bands for furniture and the like is described. The apparatus includes a base, a drum rotatably mounted on the support. The drum is generally cylindrical and has a center axis and an outer surface. An applicator applies the edge band to the surface of the drum. A means for rotating the drum about its center axis is also present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Sgroi
  • Publication number: 20070029032
    Abstract: A labeling apparatus has a source of printed labels that have adhesive backing, a vacuum pickup with two opposable arms, a blower bar to support a label on air. Each opposable arm has its own vacuum head and each head is removably attachable to a respective end portion of the label. The apparatus also has a label position sensor, and the vacuum pickup is movable from a pickup position to a wrap position. Each pickup arm has a plurality of spring loaded pins. A two layer label has a backing strip, an inner layer, and an outer layer, and at least one removable portion of the outer layer. The label has a neck portion and two end portions, such that the label set may be wrapped a container with the two end portions adhered back to back to each other. The neck portion is relatively narrower than either of the two end portions and is relatively offset so that it is closer to a front edge of the label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas McCarthy, James Torina, Darcy Clarke, John Moulds, Thomas Vorndran
  • Publication number: 20070029033
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for automatically closing envelopes. The apparatus contains a transport means for moving the envelopes in a transport direction, and a means for automatically folding back and closing an envelope flap. To enable accurate and reliable closing even of tightly filled envelopes even in a continuous operation duty, the means for automatically folding back and closing the envelope flap comprises several rotors which are rotatable in the transport direction of the envelopes and are movable, by means of a drive, in a manner which is transverse to the transport direction of the envelopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Josef Batzer, Ronald Celeste
  • Publication number: 20070029034
    Abstract: Adhesive compositions useful for laminating cellulosic substrates are formulated using an aqueous emulsion of a vinyl ester polymer such as polyvinyl acetate, one or more monomers or oligomers functionalized with (meth)acrylate groups, and a photoinitiator. The adhesive is cured by drying and exposing the adhesive to UV or visible light and is particularly useful for attaching clear films to paper (e.g., in the manufacture of envelopes having windows).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Alexander Mgaya, Balasubramaniam Ramalingam
  • Publication number: 20070029035
    Abstract: A stretch composite having one or more elastomeric members disposed on at least one region of an extensible fibrous substrate to provide stretch properties to a targeted region of the substrate. The composite has been incrementally stretched to at least partially break up the structure of the substrate in order to reduce its resistance to stretch. The stretch composites are useful for disposable and durable articles, such as disposable absorbent articles including diapers, pull-on diapers, training pants, incontinence briefs, catamenial garments, baby bibs, and the like, and durable articles like garments including sportswear, outerwear and the like. The present invention also relates to methods of forming such stretch composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Fred Desai, Urmish Dalal, Mark Hamersky, Steven Smith
  • Publication number: 20070029036
    Abstract: A labeling apparatus and method for applying individual labels onto individual objects moving along a conveyor includes a label delivery mechanism configured to hold a plurality of the labels and operable to deliver individual ones of the labels adjacent to the conveyor. A non-contact adhesive spray applicator including at least one nozzle having a plurality of individual adhesive discharge orifices may be positioned and arranged to discharge adhesive from the orifices onto either the labels or the objects such that the labels may be respectively adhered to the objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: NORDSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wesley Fort, Eric Lingier, Leslie Varga
  • Publication number: 20070029037
    Abstract: A method for joining an initial section (3) of a film tube (2) which is wound up in a band-like manner on a reel (1) with an end section (4) of a second film tube (5) extending over subsequent processing stations, especially a packaging system, in an at least partly band-like manner, with the band-like initial and end section (3, 4) each having two mutually superimposed outer lateral surfaces (10, 11, 15, 16) which each converge in their boundary regions into two interposed, inwardly folded inner lateral surfaces (17, 18, 19, 20) which thus form an inwardly situated fold axis (S, T). It is provided for in accordance with the invention that in the two outer boundary regions of the initial or end section (3, 4) a tab (7, 27) each is formed by placing a cut, which tab is joined in a tension-proof manner with the opposite section (3, 4), with the initial section (3) overlapping the end section (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Karl Deininger
  • Publication number: 20070029038
    Abstract: To fabricate a composite item, a device places a composite ply on a curved form at about 0° relative to a longitudinal axis of the form. The form includes a web surface and a cap surface. The device includes a web compaction roller and a set of guides. The web compaction roller compacts a composite material upon the web surface and generate a web ply. The set of guide rollers urges against the cap surface. The compaction roller is directed along the form by the guide rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Todd Brown, Darrell Jones, Andrew Modin