Patents Issued in March 12, 2009
  • Publication number: 20090064485
    Abstract: In a method for making a stator of an electrical motor having a polygonal border, a rotor opening, a plurality of channels arranged on a periphery of the rotor opening, the channels are arranged so that corresponding distances are selected from the group consisting of a distance from the side is substantially a maximum and a distance between one of the channels and a respective one of the openings is greater than or substantially equal to the distance from the side, the distance between one of the channels and a respective one of the openings is substantially a maximum and the distance from the side is greater than or substantially equal to the distance between the one channel and the respective one of the openings and the distance from the side and the distance between the one channel and the respective one of the openings are substantially equal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Helmut KUNKEL, Ingolf GROENING
  • Publication number: 20090064486
    Abstract: In a combination of, for example, a rotor having eight magnetic poles and a stator having twelve slots and pulsating components of permeance, which generate a sinusoidal cogging torque having maxima of the same number as the number of poles of the rotor, pressurizing parts arranged in predetermined positions, applying a force at an outer periphery of the stator and directed inwardly cancels the pulsating components of the cogging torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI DENKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yukari Toide, Akihiro Daikoku, Masatsugu Nakano, Hideaki Arita, Shinichi Yamaguchi, Moriyuki Hazeyama, Takashi Yoshioka, Tomohiro Kikuchi, Katsumi Hayami, Takashi Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20090064487
    Abstract: A prismatic battery with highly reliable sealing properties and its manufacturing method, wherein a negative collector is welded to one end of an electrode plate group accommodated in a prismatic case, the collector being connected to an electrode pole that functions as the negative electrode terminal, and the electrode pole is fitted into a support cylinder that is provided on an upper lid for closing one open end of the case. An insulating gasket is interposed between an inner periphery of the support cylinder and an outer periphery of the electrode pole, the support cylinder being formed with at least one annular crimped portion that has an arc-shaped longitudinal cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Panasonic Corporation (formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
    Inventors: Tatsuya HASHIMOTO, Masatomo NAGATANI, Hiroaki ICHINOSE
  • Publication number: 20090064488
    Abstract: A fastener for fastening at least two work pieces together comprises a body and a pin. The body has a head, a shaft extending from the head and an open hollow core extending into the shaft. The shaft has a retaining means spaced from the head to accommodate the work pieces. The retaining mechanism has a contracted configuration where it is sized to pass through holes in the work pieces and an expanded configuration where it is expanded in size or spacing such that the shaft is unable to be removed from the holes in the work pieces. The retaining mechanism defines a constriction in the core at which the core has a first width when the retaining mechanism is in its contracted configuration. The pin is locatable in the core. The pin has a least a first portion with an external width greater than the first width of the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Davies
  • Publication number: 20090064489
    Abstract: In an electronic components mounting process fabricating a mount circuit board due to an electronic components mounting system formed of a plurality of electronic components mounting apparatuses by connecting them to each other, data of solder paste position which is printed on the circuit board is transmitted as feedforward data to an electronic components placement apparatus and a placement state inspecting apparatus. A control parameter which controls a placing position in a components placement operation due to the electronic components placement apparatus and an inspection parameter which indicates a standard position of the components in a placement state inspection are updated on the basis of the soldering position data. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a precise mounting by effectively and properly using inspection information obtained from each process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Masafumi Inoue, Mitsuhaya Tsukamoto, Masahiro Kihara, Syoichi Nishi
  • Publication number: 20090064490
    Abstract: A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Shawn M. Chawgo, Jeremy Amidon
  • Publication number: 20090064491
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a terminal insertion apparatus to insert a terminal into a terminal receiving chamber without hitting an inner surface of the terminal receiving chamber. A terminal insertion apparatus includes a housing holder unit, an insertion unit, and a control device. The housing holder unit holds a connector housing and is movable in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction. The insertion unit inserts a terminal attached with an electrical wire into a terminal receiving chamber of the connector housing. The control device controls a move unit support portion to reciprocate a housing holder by a move distance after an end portion of the terminal is inserted into the terminal receiving chamber so that the terminal can be inserted without hitting an inner surface of the terminal receiving chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Furuya, Kazuhiko Sugimura
  • Publication number: 20090064492
    Abstract: An ablation probe and method of manufacturing the ablation probe are provided. The probe comprises a probe shaft and a unibody electrode element. The unibody electrode element comprises a common electrode base located at the distal end of the shaft, and a plurality of electrode tines distally extending from the electrode base. The electrode element may be created by forming divisions (such as slits or slots) from a first end of an electrically conductive elongate member towards an opposing second end of the elongate member. Alternatively, the divisions can be formed from a first end of an electrically conductive sheet towards an opposing second end of the sheet, and then bent or rolled to form the elongate member. In either case, the common electrode base can either be separately mounted to a probe shaft, or the probe shaft can be formed from the elongate member, in which case, the electrode base will be integrated with the probe shaft as a unibody structure. The electrode tines can be optionally shaped, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff W. Zerfas, Steve Pickett, James A. Teague, Martin G. Donofrio
  • Publication number: 20090064493
    Abstract: A printed circuit board including a conductor portion, an insulating layer formed over the conductor portion, a thin-film capacitor formed over the insulating layer and including a first electrode, a second electrode and a high-dielectric layer interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a via-hole conductor structure formed through the second electrode and insulating layer and electrically connecting the second electrode and the conductor portion. The via-hole conductor structure has a first portion in the second electrode and a second portion in the insulating layer. The first portion of the via-hole conductor structure has a truncated-cone shape tapering toward the conductor portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi KARIYA, Hironori Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20090064494
    Abstract: A manufacturing process for a Quad Flat Non-leaded (QFN) chip package structure is provided. First, a patterned conductive layer and a patterned solder resist layer on the patterned conductive layer are provided. A plurality of chips are bonded onto the patterned solder resist layer such that the patterned solder resist layer are between the chips and the patterned conductive layer. The chips are electrically connected to the patterned conductive layer by a plurality of bonding wires, wherein the chips and the bonding wires are at the same side of the patterned conductive layer. At least one molding compound is formed to encapsulate the patterned conductive layer, the patterned solder resist layer, the chips and the bonding wires. Then, the molding compound, the patterned conductive layer and the patterned solder resist layer are separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicants: CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC., CHIPMOS TECHNOLOGIES (BERMUDA) LTD.
    Inventors: Geng-Shin Shen, Chun-Ying Lin
  • Publication number: 20090064495
    Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to the electrochemical fabrication of multilayer mesoscale or microscale structures which are formed using at least one conductive structural material, at least one conductive sacrificial material, and at least one dielectric material. In some embodiments the dielectric material is a UV-curable photopolymer. In other embodiments, electrochemically fabricated structures are formed on dielectric substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Adam L. Cohen, Gang Zhang, Fan-Gang Tseng
  • Publication number: 20090064496
    Abstract: The invention discloses an interposer used for connecting a plurality of chips. The interposer includes a connective substrate and at least a through via disposed in the connective substrate. The connective substrate has a first surface and a second surface. The through via acts as a connector, and is electrically connected to the first surface and the second surface. The first surface and the second surface are electrically connected to at least a first chip and a second chip respectively. In addition, the first chip and the second chip are electrically connected by the through via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Kuan-Jui Huang, Chang-Ping Wang, Hsiu-Ming Li, Shih-Min Huang, Hui-Chen Kuo, Chia-Chun Chen
  • Publication number: 20090064497
    Abstract: The method of manufacturing a printed circuit board using paste bumps includes perforating a core board to form at least one via hole, filling the at least one via hole by fill-plating and forming a circuit pattern on at least one surface of the core board, stacking a paste bump board on at least one surface of the core board, and forming an outer layer circuit on a surface of the paste bump board. The method provides a structurally stable all-layer IVH structure due to increased strength in the BVH's of the plated core boards and the interlayer connection area is increased between circuit patterns for improved connection reliability, and dimple coverage can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co.
    Inventors: Jee-Soo Mok, Chang-Sup Ryu, Eung-Suek Lee, Youn-Soo Seo, Hee-Bum Shin, Yoong Oh, Byung-Bae Seo, Tae-Kyoung Kim, Dong-Jin Park
  • Publication number: 20090064498
    Abstract: Processes are described for building low compliance MEMS type C-spring probes in a coupon form that can be used as replaceable probes in probe card applications. The coupons have plated spring structures and a plated frame that holds a thin polyimide film in tension. The film keeps the probes and their tips of the top probes aligned to the pads of an IC being tested and the probes and tips of bottom probes aligned to the pads of a probe card high density interconnect that routes to an IC tester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Sammy Mok, Frank J. Swiatowiec
  • Publication number: 20090064499
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a blank (30) for manufacturing a compressor block of a small-type refrigeration appliance, particularly for a hermetically enclosed refrigerant compressor arrangement, the blank comprising a handling section (34) and at least two working areas (43, 46). The blank (30) is clamped in a working arrangement at a handling section (34), the blank being worked during maintenance of the clamping. It is endeavoured to reduce the dimensions of a compressor block, though maintaining the opportunity of performing several working steps during one clamping process. For this purpose, it is provided that the handling section (34) is removed after the working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Danfoss Compressors GmbH
    Inventors: Jesper Valbjoern, Kristoffer Riemann Hansen, Anders Jakob Madsen
  • Publication number: 20090064500
    Abstract: The inventive method involves the inspection of a turbine engine. A damaged component of the turbine engine is identified. Portions of the turbine engine component are removed from the damaged area to accommodate an overlay. The overlay is sized smaller than the turbine engine component. The overlay is then placed in a location previously occupied by the removed portion and attached to the turbine engine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: George H. Reynolds, Mark E. Addis
  • Publication number: 20090064501
    Abstract: A liquid container manufacturing method including a storage container which is storable a liquid receptacle, and including preparing the liquid container for which a liquid housed in the liquid receptacle is supplied to the outside via a flow path inside a liquid volume detector device, filling the liquid in the liquid receptacle stored in the storage container, and connecting the liquid volume detector device to the liquid receptacle filled with liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Hitotoshi KIMURA, Yuji AOKI, Takeshi IWAMURO, Hiroshi NOSE
  • Publication number: 20090064502
    Abstract: A method for forming a bumper beam includes providing an elongated piece of sheet metal having opposing end portions and an intermediate portion, bending the end portions with respect to the intermediate portion until the end portions are substantially perpendicular to the intermediate portion, bending a central section of the intermediate portion to form a protruding bulge in the intermediate portion after the bending the end portions, and bending side sections of the intermediate portion to move ends of the end portions adjacent to one another and adjacent to the protruding bulge after the bending the central section to from the bumper beam. The end portions form front walls of the bumper beam, the protruding bulge forms inner side walls and a web portion of the bumper beam, and the side sections form outer side walls and rear walls of the bumper beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffery Jay Mellis
  • Publication number: 20090064503
    Abstract: A device for cutting a thin material such as a foil, fabric, paper and condiment packet is disclosed. The device is particularly suited for persons who lack dexterity in their fingers or palms and have difficulty using scissors for cutting. The device comprises of an angled blade adapted for movement along an axis perpendicular to a plane defined by the material, and a straight stationary blade that together impart a shearing action onto the material. For safe operation, the device is encased in an enclosure having a slot for inserting the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: David Martin Young
  • Publication number: 20090064504
    Abstract: A rotatable rear hand grip (3) is releasably locked at a desired rotational position by operation of a control lever member (4). The power hand tool includes: a tool body (1) including an engine for generating driving power used for performing work; a front hand grip (2) fixed to the tool body; a rear hand grip including: a control lever member coupled to the engine for controlling an output of the engine; a supporting mechanism for supporting the rear hand grip rotationally about an axis (AX) between the tool body and the rear hand grip; a locking mechanism for locking the rear hand grip at one rotational position about the axis in response to the control lever member; and a controlling mechanism (4d) for allowing the control lever member to control the output of the engine after the locking mechanism locks the rear hand grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Shindaiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hisao Kodama, Syuuji Satou
  • Publication number: 20090064505
    Abstract: A vegetable cutter includes an extrusion blade for cutting a vegetable such as a potato. The cutter includes a press plate that is linearly movable relative to the extrusion blade between a first configuration spaced apart from the extrusion blade and a second configuration adjacent the extrusion blade. A lead screw is operatively coupled to a motor and to the press plate to move the press plate between first and second configurations. A cutting blade is positioned adjacent the extrusion blade and a drive screw is operatively coupled to the cutting blade and to either the lead screw or motor so as to rotate the cutting blade. A vegetable positioned between the press plate and extrusion blade is forced through the extrusion blade when the press plate is moved to the second configuration. The extrusion blade is configured as an alphanumeric character for likewise shaping the vegetable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Hakim M. Afzalzada
  • Publication number: 20090064506
    Abstract: The cactus cleaner is a lightweight one piece tool designed with two sharpened blades for removing thorns from cactus in both directions, and a tubular handle for usage with either hand. The front of the cleaner is also tooled for removing thorns with a scooping manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Henry Ramos
  • Publication number: 20090064507
    Abstract: A utility blade for use with conventional retractable and fixed blade utility knives comprising a blade body having a generally trapezoidal configuration defined by a cutting edge, an opposite back edge, a pair of opposing side edges and a pair of cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the side edges and the cutting edge. The blade further defines a pair of score lines, each proximate to one of the side edges. The score lines enable the user to remove a dulled or damaged cutting point, which in turn provides the user with two additional cutting points defined by the points of intersection between the score lines and the cutting edge. Further, the blade is configured with one or more notches strategically located on the back edge of the blade, such that each cutting point can extend from the utility knife at approximately the same distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Matthew C. Green
  • Publication number: 20090064508
    Abstract: This invention is a manual sharpening device for knife blades that creates a micro-serrated edge on the cutting edge of a knife (microscopic saw). There are two types of knife blades on the world market: plain (flat cutting surface) and serrated (undulated cutting surface, also known as saw knives). Each has a wide range of shapes and sizes for various applications. This sharpening tool allows the user to create a cutting edge on any knife that combines the effects of the plain and serrated edge and thereby expands the potential applications of any knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Horacio Masseilot
  • Publication number: 20090064509
    Abstract: A manually operated single hole punch employs a pair of pivoted members having squeezable handles. A pair of opposed jaws have canopies formed from transparent or semi-transparent material to facilitate alignment of the punch with the material to be punched and to observe a reservoir which receives punched remnants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Stuart David Farnworth, Jonathan A. Lee, Javier Verdura
  • Publication number: 20090064510
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable cutting machine including: a housing; a motor; a cutting blade driven by the motor; a saw cover that covers the cutting blade; a base that rotatably supports the saw cover and to be brought into contact with the to-be-processed members; and a changing mechanism capable of changing the protrusion amount of the cutting blade toward the side opposite to the saw cover, wherein the changing mechanism has an adjustment guide extending from the base in the rotation direction of the saw cover and a movement restricting part for restricting the movement of the adjustment guide, and wherein the portion of the adjustment guide on the side farther from the base with respect to the movement restricting part is arranged outside of the saw cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Kenji Niwa, Teruo Imai
  • Publication number: 20090064511
    Abstract: A collapsible handle saw apparatus includes a saw unit which has a saw blade portion and a handle unit attachment portion. The handle unit attachment portion has a male or female attachment end. A plurality of handle units are provided, wherein each handle unit includes a male or female attachment end and an opposite female or male attachment end. Flexible, foldable, internal, linear connector means are threaded through the plurality of handle units. The flexible, foldable, internal, linear connector means include a first end and a second end. With the first handle unit, the first end is connected to the saw unit. A cinching/locking unit is provided which receives the second end of the flexible, foldable, internal, linear connector means. When unerected, the collapsible handle saw apparatus is small enough to fit into a backpack. In addition, the apparatus is easy to erect without the need for any tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: W. Scott Crawford
  • Publication number: 20090064512
    Abstract: An eyeglass lens measurement apparatus includes: a measurement unit which includes a tracing stylus to be inserted into a groove of a rim of an eyeglass frame, a moving mechanism for moving the tracing stylus along the groove of the rim, and a detector for detecting movement of the tracing stylus, and obtains three-dimensional shape of the rim based on a detected result by the detector; and a holding unit which includes upper and lower sliders for positioning the frame, left and right clamp pins for clamping the rim and left and right contact portion to be contacted with the rim which is clamped by the clamp pins, and holds the frame fixedly. The left and right clamp pins and the contact portions protrude from each of the upper and lower sliders. Each of the contact portions is formed at the periphery of each of the lamp pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: NIDEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yoshinori Matsuyama
  • Publication number: 20090064513
    Abstract: A layout clip and method comprises a clip body having a channel formed therein which frictionally engages a string that is secured to a layout member that is placed to define a future structure. The layout clip has a gripping portion and is marked to indicate a structure layout position such as a wall etc. The clip has a layout mark on at least one surface. The layout clips are color coded to represent different service items such as plumbing lines or electrical runs. One embodiment includes an elongated gripping portion to aid in placing and removing the clip. A line clip method comprises locating and securing a string that corresponds to a structure such as a wall, pole or fence etc.; then securing a clip along the string to locate where a fixture or other component will be installed. The clips are removable and reusable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Dale Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090064514
    Abstract: A multifunction sight is disclosed. The multifunction sight includes an body, a receiving aperture, an emitting aperture, a parabolic reflector, and an optical detector. The receiving aperture passes radiation in a first band and a second band into the body where the first band is different from the second band. The emitting aperture that passes the radiation in the first band out of the body. The parabolic reflector displays a point source such that the point source is visible from the emitting aperture. The point source appears aligned with where the multifunction sight is aimed irrespective of a visual alignment with the emitting aperture. The optical detector is affixed to the body and coupled to the radiation in the second band, and receives coded radiation with the second band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Cubic Corporation
    Inventor: John B. ROES
  • Publication number: 20090064515
    Abstract: A method of levelling a picture and a levelling assembly constructed in accordance with the teachings of the method. A first step involves suspending a picture (20) from a single mounting point (40) located at an upper portion of the picture (20). A second step involves securing at least one roller (22) to a lower portion (18) of the picture (20) to facilitate self levelling radial movement about the upper mounting point (40) by force of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Ken Parohl
  • Publication number: 20090064516
    Abstract: A multi-purpose tool includes a graduated extension pivotably and lockably connected to a leveling extension. The graduated extension includes graduations for measuring length, angles, pitch, or a combination of these measurements. Angles may also be measured with a graduated disc. The leveling extension includes at least one bubble level for checking the horizontal or vertical orientation of the leveling extension. The leveling extension may include graduations for measuring length, angles, pitch, or a combination of these measurements. The tool may be extended such that the graduated and leveling extensions are collinear, having a total length of 16 inches end to end. A multi-purpose tool may be conveniently used to take the place of several separate tools such as a speed square, a T-bevel, and an extended torpedo level. The tool may also allow quick determination of the required distance between wall studs, rafters, and floor joists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Topline Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Diaz, Geoffrey Diaz
  • Publication number: 20090064517
    Abstract: An electronic ruler has a generally rectangular-solid shape defining a length, width, and thickness. A straight edge exists along the length as do distance markings in at least one unit of measurement. A user input interface 1) receives user inputs of measurement in a format corresponding to the unit of measurement, and/or 2) shows a measurement made automatically by the ruler. A plurality of visual indicators, such as fiber optics, LEDs, etc., extend along the length and light in an amount corresponding to the user inputs or the measurement made. In this manner, basic rulers for school-aged children provide measurement capability in the absence of sufficient gradations. It also gives feedback regarding correctness to stimulate learning in adolescent students. An optical array also serves to transmit/receive light to automatically take the measurements upon indications from a user. A processor connects to the indicators and array for controlling lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Dylan L. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20090064518
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inspecting gears during their manufacture in the gear cutting machine, wherein the respective workpiece is traveled to by the tool at specific reference points to determine any deviations. The setting of the tool can be corrected by means of these deviations via a control loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Klaus Finkenwirth, Andreas Mehr
  • Publication number: 20090064519
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polar coordinate positioning system. The system can be used, for example, to sample a microtiter plate or sample tubes. In some embodiments, the system orients a sample with respect to a sampling tool using polar coordinates. In some embodiments, the sample is configured to rotate about an axis and move linearly in a direction transverse to the axis, and the sampling tool is configured to move linearly in a direction transverse to the linearly movement of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Richard A. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090064520
    Abstract: An inspection tool for a turbine bucket shroud includes: a clamp device for clamping a dovetail portion of a turbine bucket; a template plate provided with an aperture defined by a edge shaped to conform to a specified shape of the turbine bucket shroud, wherein the template is moveable to a location over the turbine bucket shroud in a direction toward the clamp device, and wherein, at the location, the aperture represents a design specification location for the turbine bucket shroud relative to the dovetail portion of the bucket. A measurement gauge is provided for measuring gaps between edges of the shroud and edges of the template aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Graham D. Sherlock, Paul L. Kalmar, Christopher E. Thompson, Benjamin E. Baker, Todd Moran
  • Publication number: 20090064521
    Abstract: A height position detector for detecting the height position of an upper surface of a work held on a chuck table, including: an annular spot forming part by which the spot shape of a laser beam oscillated by a laser beam oscillator is formed into an annular shape; a first beam splitter by which the laser beam with the spot shape formed into the annular shape is guided into a first path; a light condenser by which the laser beam guided into the first path is condensed to irradiate the work therewith; a second beam splitter for splitting the reflected light reflected by the work; a first light receiving element for receiving the reflected light transmitted through the second beam splitter; a second light receiving element for receiving the reflected light reflected by the second beam splitter; a light reception region restricting part for restricting the light reception region for the reflected light received by the second light receiving element; and a controller for determining the height position of the uppe
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: DISCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Taiki Sawabe, Keiji Nomaru
  • Publication number: 20090064522
    Abstract: A multi sensor clearance probe with at least longitudinally and transversely spaced apart first and second sensors operable to measure first and second distances respectively between the sensors and a longitudinally spaced apart rotating rotor. The sensors being operable to measure blade tip clearances between radially outer turbine blade tips and an annular stator shroud circumscribing the blade tips. The blade tips may be squealer tips and the sensors operable to measure the distances between the sensors and tops of squealer tip walls and outwardly facing walls within cavities of the squealer tips. The probe may be operably connected to a controller for sending signals to the controller indicating the first and second distances for controlling an air valve used for active clearance control. Two or more of the probe may be used to determine rotor centerline offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: William Lee Herron, Robert Joseph Albers, Rafael Jose Ruiz, Samhita Dasgupta
  • Publication number: 20090064523
    Abstract: A guide rail for a linear bearing has a longitudinal axis, a first and second diametrically opposed lateral surface and a top lateral surface, running surfaces provided on the first and/or second lateral surfaces and extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, for a guide carriage of the linear bearing, and an incremental dimensional standard for a position measuring device provided on one of the lateral surfaces, wherein an absolute dimensional standard is provided on another lateral surface, which is scanable by the position measuring device together with the incremental dimensional standard in order to determine an absolute position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Guenter Reusing
  • Publication number: 20090064524
    Abstract: A method of calibrating a scale measurement apparatus. A scale has scale markings arranged to form an incremental pattern and at least one scale mark. A readhead has an incremental detector means which produces an output signal and a scale mark detector means for producing a signal having a zero crossing. The readhead is moved relative to the scale. The output from the incremental detector is used to determine a predetermined phase in the output signal and the value of the signal from the scale mark detector corresponding to the predetermined phase in the output signal from the incremental detector on either side of the zero crossing is determined. These values are used to define the width of the scale mark pulse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventor: Colin Keith Howley
  • Publication number: 20090064525
    Abstract: An improved structure tape rule hook that provides a hook of the tape rule which has an attractive component. The hook is a planar component bent vertically to thereby form a hook mounting element at its upper extent, and disposed on the hook mounting element are a plurality of elongated round holes and, furthermore, the other side is bent downward vertically to form a hook measuring element. The hook measuring element has a containment recess, which is die extruded, enabling the embedding of the attractive component in order to fix it onto the hook measuring element. As such when taking measurements the attractive component of the tape rule increases user convenience, thereby enhancing the practical value of the tape rule provided by the improved structure tape rule hook of the invention herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20090064526
    Abstract: A tape measure employs a generally rounded housing which receives a retractable measuring tape that is coilable within the housing and biased towards the fully coiled position. An actuator button is depressable to fix the measuring tape at a selected extended position. A clip assembly is removably attachable to the tape measure for facilitating mounting the tape measure to a belt. The end of the tape measure includes a stop member that may be configured as a hook portion defining a nail catch. The hook portion also has a rubber overmold to prevent slippage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Stuart David Farnworth, James E. McCay
  • Publication number: 20090064527
    Abstract: A marking and measuring device calibrated to measure and mark virtually any surface or object at regular predetermined intervals is provided. The marking and measuring device is comprised of a frame, a support member disposed on the frame configured to hold a container containing a marking substance, an actuator mounted with the frame wherein the actuator is in communication with an actuating means mounted with the frame such that the actuator may move between a discharging and non-discharging position when the actuating means sends a signal to the actuator, and at least two wheels rotatably coupled with the frame such that the at least two wheels rotate as the device is moved relative to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Glen Weavers, Shayne Slatta
  • Publication number: 20090064528
    Abstract: A laundry treatment machine capable of determining whether a lint filter is installed therein is provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the infiltration of foreign substance into a heater or a drum, which may be caused when a lint filter is not installed in a laundry treatment machine, and thus to prevent a fire or damage to laundry. In addition, it is possible to easily implement a lint filter detection device for determining whether a lint filter is installed in a laundry treatment machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Kyung Tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20090064529
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an intake-exhaust type hair styling dryer which can perform drying and styling of hair at the same time along with other functions through intake and exhaust of air, moisture, etc. The intake-exhaust type hair styling dryer comprises a comb (32) including an intake hole (35), a bristle (33) extending through the intake hole (35), and an exhaust aperture (51) spaced apart from the bristle (33), a main body (31) detachable attached to the comb (32) and having an air outlet (48) formed therein, an air intake and blowing device disposed in the main body (31), and a filter (46) positioned below the air intake and blowing device (31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Byounghwan Kang
  • Publication number: 20090064530
    Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus that treats clothes into a condition suitable to wear is disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a receiving space defined in the cabinet for receiving clothes, air and moisture supply devices for supplying dried air and moisture into the receiving space, respectively, an outfit chamber defined in the cabinet for receiving the hot air and steam supply devices, the outfit chamber including an inlet port for allowing external air to be introduced into the outfit chamber therethrough to cool the hot air and steam supply devices, and a noise prevention device installed at the inlet port for preventing noise generated in the outfit chamber from being discharged out of the outfit chamber through the inlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Kwang Hee Lee, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090064531
    Abstract: A cloth treating apparatus and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. A cloth treating apparatus includes a cabinet comprising an accommodating space which accommodates laundry, a air supplying device which supplies hot air to the accommodating space, a control unit that determines dryness of the laundry based on at least two temperatures of the cabinet to control the air supplying device. A method of controlling a cloth treating apparatus includes supplying hot air to an accommodating space of the cloth treating apparatus, measuring temperatures of at least two portions of the cloth treating apparatus, and determining dryness based on the measured at least two temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090064532
    Abstract: Systems and methods for bypassing a centrifugal switch are disclosed. The systems may include a bypass relay operatively connected to the heating element and configured to bypass the centrifugal switch prior to the drum reversing rotational direction, and allow the heating element to remain energized during the drum reversing rotational direction. The centrifugal switch bypass circuit further includes a relay hold circuit operatively connected to the bypass relay and configured to cause the bypass relay to continue bypassing the centrifugal switch during the drum reversing rotational direction. The method may include, once the drum begins reversing the rotational direction, utilizing a bypass relay to bypassing the centrifugal switch. Finally, the method may include utilizing a relay hold circuit to cause the bypass relay to continue bypassing the centrifugal switch during reversal of the rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Steven M. Recio, Erick Graven, Ashley Burt, Joseph Frazar
  • Publication number: 20090064533
    Abstract: A blower 31 has a blower fan 35, a fan motor 36 for driving the blower fan 35 into rotation, and a shaft 52 having one end portion coupled to the blower fan 35 and the other end portion coupled to the fan motor 36. Washing liquid fed into the water tank during washing process or rinsing process is intruded inside the fan case 34, and the one end portion of the shaft 52 is immersed in the washing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Kazutoshi Nakiri
  • Publication number: 20090064534
    Abstract: A clothes dryer has a reclined front panel and a door mounted thereto by a hinge assembly. The assembly has a support plate and a pivoting member. The support plate is mounted to the rear of the front panel and has upper and lower hinge locating seat portions respectively recessed from the reclined front panel by first and second predetermined distances. The pivoting member has first and second end portions pivotally connected together along a vertical axis. The first end portion is mounted to the door. The second end portion is mounted with the front panel via the support plate. The second end portion has upper and lower horizontally extending arms respectively connected to the upper and lower hinge locating seat portions. The arms have lengths chosen relative to the first and second predetermined distances so as to vertically locate the vertical axis adjacent the reclined front panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: MABE CANADA INC.
    Inventor: Martin LeClerc