Patents Issued in March 21, 2013
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Publication number: 20130068726Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus 1 includes a stock unit 2, a processing chamber 5, and an alignment chamber 4. The stock unit 2 supplies and collects a conveyable tray 7 and accommodates a wafer W in each of the plurality of accommodation holes 7a penetrating through in the thickness direction. In the processing chamber 5, plasma processing is performed to the wafers W accommodated in the tray 7 supplied from the stock unit 2. The alignment chamber 4 includes a rotary table 41 on which the tray 7 before being subjected to plasma processing is placed, and positioning of the wafer W on the rotary table 41 is carried out. A wafer presence-absence determining unit 6a of the control apparatus 6 determines whether the wafer W is present in each of the accommodation holes 7a of the tray 7 placed on the rotary table 41 of the alignment chamber 4, based on a signal from the wafer presence-absence detecting sensors 44A and 44B.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Shogo Okita, Sumio Miyake
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Publication number: 20130068727Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a stock unit, a processing unit, and an alignment chamber. The stock unit supplies and collects a conveyable tray formed with a plurality of housing holes in each of which a wafer is housed. In the processing chamber, plasma processing is executed on the wafers housed in the tray supplied from the stock unit. The alignment chamber is provided with a rotating table on which the tray before being subjected to the plasma processing is set to perform positioning of the wafers on the rotating table. A housing state determination unit of a control device determines whether or not the wafer is misaligned with respect the housing hole of the tray based on a height detected by height detecting sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Shogo Okita, Yasuhiro Onishi
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Publication number: 20130068728Abstract: The high voltage relay consists of a main body (1). One set of electrical contacts (2a, 2b) upper and lower respectively. High voltage connections to connect the voltage being switched (3a, 3b) are electrically connected to the upper and lower contacts respectively. Several size options for the electrical contacts will allow for a wide range of currents. A cylinder (4) driven by a fluid (e.g. Air, Nitrogen, Hydraulic fluid) moves the electrical contacts together during the ON state of the device. During the OFF state of the device the cylinder moves the electrical contacts apart to isolate the switch voltage. The greater the High Voltage being switched the greater the distance the electrical contacts must be moved apart in the OFF state. The cylinder is supplied the fluid power from a small solenoid (5) on the device. This solenoid has control voltage connections to actuate the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Stoss Kommen Pope
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Publication number: 20130068729Abstract: A method and apparatus for microplasma spray coating a portion of a substrate, such as a gas turbine compressor blade, without masking any portions thereof. The apparatus includes a microplasma gun with an anode, cathode, and an arc generator for generating an electric arc between the anode and cathode. An arc gas emitter injects inert gas through the electric arc. The electric arc is operable for ionizing the gas to create a plasma gas stream. A powder injector injects powdered material into a plasma stream. A localized area of the compressor blade is coated with the powdered material without having to mask the compressor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: United Technologies Corporation
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Publication number: 20130068730Abstract: A method for purging air from a structure to be joined by welding by feeding a liquid cryogen to the structure. The liquid cryogen will enter the structure, warm up and enter the gaseous phase very rapidly. The gaseous cryogen will displace the air that is present in the structure out of the structure and reduce the content of oxygen in the structure to about 10 parts per million when welding can begin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Glen Graydon, Walter Mark Veldsman
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Publication number: 20130068731Abstract: A reflow method of a solder ball provided to a treatment object may include providing a coil, applying a current to the coil, and moving the treatment object through an internal space surrounded by the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130068732Abstract: A nozzle for attachment to a cold plasma device configured to maintain delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can have many different shaped apertures to support different applications requiring different shaped cold plasma plumes. Use of a disc of foam material within a nozzle can expand the size of aperture of a nozzle while maintaining delivery of a stable cold plasma. The nozzle can be an elongated cannula tube for internal delivery of a cold plasma treatment. The cannula tube can provide an aperture at its distal end or one or more apertures along its length. A shroud can partially enclose the distal aperture of the nozzle. A sterile sleeve can be used in conjunction with a nozzle to provide a sterile means of attachment and operation of the nozzle with a cold plasma device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Cold Plasma Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory A. WATSON, Robert M. HUMMEL, Marc C. JACOFSKY, David J. JACOFSKY
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Publication number: 20130068733Abstract: A laser system for the marking of metallic and non-metallic materials comprising a laser oscillator, characterized in that said laser oscillator comprises: an active optical means of the crystal laser type, a laser pump to provide a pump energy to said active optical means; a mirror disposed upstream said active optical means; an optical switch, apt to provide a pulsed laser beam, disposed downstream said active optical means; a mode adaptor coupled to said optical switch; a predetermined length single-mode optical fibre, coupled to said mode adapter; a Bragg Grating type reflector coupled to said optical fibre.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: DATALOGIC AUTOMATION S.R.L.Inventors: Marco Tagliaferri, Fabio Cannone, Orazio Svelto
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Publication number: 20130068734Abstract: A phenomenon where a depicted pattern becomes unclear owing to a rotational runout of a roller mold in the direction of a rotary shaft is suppressed while restraining an increase in the cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: ASAHI KASEI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Naoto Ito, Toshio Kitada, Hidenari Kiguchiya
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Publication number: 20130068735Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a metal coating having a microstructure as well as a structural member having a metal coating formed by the method. In particular, the invention provides an advantageous method of forming a metal coating in which minute carbides are uniformly dispersed. The method of forming the metal coating of the present invention includes the steps of cladding a surface of the substrate with metal powder by a laser cladding method and forming the metal coating having a microstructure by applying a friction stir processing to the cladded region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicants: OSAKA UNIVERSITY, OSAKA MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KABUSHIKI KAISHA AMCInventors: Yoshiaki Morisada, Masao Fukusumi, Toru Nagaoka, Tadashi Mizuno, Genryu Abe, Hidetoshi Fujii
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Publication number: 20130068736Abstract: Systems and methods for material singulation. According to some embodiments, methods for material singulation may include applying a first laser output to the material, the first laser output causing a modification of a material property of the material when exposed to the first laser output; and applying a second laser output to the material that was exposed to the first laser output to cause singulation of the material in such a way that surfaces created by the singulation of the material are substantially free from defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Michael Mielke, Ramanujapuram A. Srinivas, Tim Booth, Thor Wilbanks
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Publication number: 20130068737Abstract: In a process for cutting a work piece 10 by irradiating a front surface 11 of the work piece 10 with first heating light 43 and second heating light 44 and moving the irradiation regions 100 and 200 of each light along a planned cutting line 12 on the front surface 11, the first heating light 43 has a width W1 extending in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction thereof on a certain area of the front surface 11, the width of the first heating light being set so as to be smaller than a width W2 of the second heating light 44 extending in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the second heating light, and the irradiation region 100 of the first heating light 43 being moved in tandem with the irradiation region 200 of the second heating light 44, which precedes the first irradiation region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Asahi Glass Company, LimitedInventor: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
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Publication number: 20130068738Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10, 32, 56) for cutting a workpiece (12) by means of a working laser beam (14), comprising a housing (16), through which a path is made for the working laser beam (14) and which has a focusing lens (18) for focusing the working laser beam (14) onto the workpiece (12) to be cut within a working area (48), a lighting device (44) with a light source (46) for the incoherent lighting of the working area (48) of the workpiece (12) to be cut, a camera (32), coupled coaxially into the path of the working laser beam, for observing the working area (48) of the workpiece (12) to be cut, wherein an optical filter, which is substantially opaque to the working laser beam (14), is arranged ahead of the camera (32) in the path of the observation beam (22), and comprising a processing unit (56), which is designed for processing image data from the camera (32), in order to determine the geometry and quality of a slit (50) produced in the workpiece (12) by the working laser beam (14), whereinType: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: PRECITEC KGInventors: Burt Schürmann, Ingo Stork Genannt
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Publication number: 20130068739Abstract: To provide a laser processing method which is capable of enhancing the dividing performance according to a required quality. By irradiating an object to be processed with a laser light L having a pulse waveform in which its half width and its bottom width are equal to one another, a plurality of modified spots are formed along a line to cut inside the object, and a modified region is formed with the plurality of modified spots. Here, a laser light source 101 controls a drive power source 51 by a laser light source controller 102, to switch among a pulse waveform among first to third pulse waveforms according to a PE value of the laser light L. In the case of a low PE value, a first pulse waveform formed such that a peak value is located on its first half side and into a saw-blade shape is set as the pulse waveform, and in the case of a high PE value, a second pulse waveform formed such that a peak value is located on its latter half side and into a saw-blade shape is set as the pulse waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.Inventor: Ryuji Sugiura
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Publication number: 20130068740Abstract: A pulsed laser beam is applied to a workpiece held on a chuck table by a laser beam applying unit. The laser beam applying unit includes a pulsed laser beam oscillator, a focusing lens, and a piezoelectric motor for displacing the focusing unit in a direction inclined at a predetermined angle (?) with respect to the Z direction. A controller controls the frequency and voltage of an RF current to be applied to the piezoelectric motor in relation to the repetition frequency of the pulsed laser beam to move the focusing unit in the X direction by ?x and in the Z direction by ?z in feeding the chuck table in the X direction, thereby displacing the focal point of the pulsed laser beam to be focused by the focusing lens in the thickness direction of the workpiece held on the chuck table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: DISCO CORPORATIONInventor: Keiji NOMARU
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Publication number: 20130068741Abstract: A method of laser hardening comprises irradiating a surface of a component with a laser beam to form a first band of irradiated material, irradiating the surface of the component with the laser beam to form a second band of irradiated material that overlaps the first band of irradiated material, where the first band and the second band have a pitch to width ratio of between about 0.5 and about 0.78.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.PInventors: Raju Pillai, Jiinjen Albert Sue, Unnikrishnan Vasudevan
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Publication number: 20130068742Abstract: A laser machining device 1 comprises a laser light source 10, a spatial light modulator 20, a controller 22, a converging optical system 30, and a shielding member 40. The phase-modulating spatial light modulator 20 inputs a laser beam outputted from the laser light source 10, displays a hologram modulating a phase of the laser beam at each of a plurality of pixels arranged two-dimensionally, and outputs the phase-modulated laser beam. The controller 22 causes the spatial light modulator 20 to display a plurality of holograms sequentially, lets the converging optical system 30 converge the laser beam outputted from the spatial light modulator 20 at converging positions having a fixed number of M, selectively places N converging positions out of the M converging positions into a machining region 91, and machines an object to be machined 90.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.Inventor: Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
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Publication number: 20130068743Abstract: A hand-held tool and tool control includes: an orientation determination unit, which is configured to determine an orientation of the tool as orientation data or orientation-specific data, an output unit, which is operatively connected to the orientation determination unit and can transmit data to the tool control via an interface suitable for communication, wherein the orientation determination unit and/or the output unit is suitable for determining at least one control parameter, in particular a multitude of control parameters, after comparing the orientation data or the orientation-specific data to comparison variables, it being possible to transmit the at least one control parameter to the tool control for controlling the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Dritte Patentportfolio Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KGInventor: Dritte Patentportfolio Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
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Publication number: 20130068744Abstract: In an arc welding control method of repeating a short circuit and an arc to perform welding, control is carried out to conduct a welding current having a first polarity for a short circuit period, and a first commutation to commutate the welding current from the first polarity to be a polarity of the welding current for the short circuit period to a second polarity to be opposite to the first polarity is carried out for an arc period subsequent to the short circuit period. Furthermore, control is performed to carry out a second commutation to commutate the welding current from the second polarity to the first polarity for the arc period in which the first commutation is executed. Consequently, it is possible to reduce an energy input amount to a base metal, thereby suppressing burn-through in welding of a thin plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Kaito Matsui, Atsuhiro Kawamoto, Yukinori Hirota
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Publication number: 20130068745Abstract: A welding system moves in a direction of travel, the welding system includes at least one torch directed toward a first location. The at least one torch each contains an electrode used to facilitate a weld, wherein a primary zone surrounds the electrodes in the first location. A secondary zone is located behind the primary zone with respect to the direction of travel, wherein a second gas line delivers shielding gas toward the secondary zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBALInventors: Christopher David Agosti, Jeffrey Thomas Nadzam, Michael Lee Whan, Geoffrey Michael Lipnevicius
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Publication number: 20130068746Abstract: According to one embodiment, a soldering method includes preparing a lower substrate supporting a plurality of first connection terminals, and an upper substrate with a plurality of second connection terminals; opposing the plurality of first connection terminals and the plurality of second connection terminals respectively across a solder material; partitioning a placement region disposed with the plurality of second connection terminals in the upper substrate into rectangular regions, each of the rectangular regions being larger than area occupied by each of the plurality of second connection terminals; irradiating each of the rectangular regions sequentially with light from a side of the upper substrate to melt the solder material by increasing temperature of the lower substrate, and the light capable of being transmitted through the upper substrate; bonding the plurality of first connection terminals and the plurality of second connection terminals respectively with the solder material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Hiroshi ITO
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Publication number: 20130068747Abstract: Systems to apply heat to an aircraft surface are disclosed. In some embodiments, heaters are embedded in a composite structure of an aircraft. In one embodiment, a composite aircraft structure comprises a base comprising a plurality of resin impregnated plies, a heating layer adjacent the base, wherein the heating layer comprises at least one heater, an adhesive layer adjacent the heating layer, a lightning protection layer adjacent the heating layer, and an exterior surface layer adjacent the lightning protection layer. Other embodiments may be described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Andrew Armatorio, Richard J. Loftis, Daniel A. Burch, Justin Nuyda, Roland J. Olivier, Yared Shenkoru
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Publication number: 20130068748Abstract: A heater comprising: at least one carrier comprising: a first electrically functional layer disposed on the carrier; a second electrically functional layer disposed on the carrier and in contact with the first electrically functional layer; and one or more electrical conductors connected to the first electrically functional layers for applying power to the heater; wherein the heater includes one or more of the following features: (1) heating around the through holes in the heater (2) variable widths of the electrically functional layers so that the current density in the heating regions is constant; (3) multiple discrete carriers that are electrically connected; and (4) split buss bars that provide an equal current density around the through holes and to the heating regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: W.E.T. AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventor: W.E.T. AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.
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Publication number: 20130068749Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical device for melting snow and ice that has accumulated on the surface of a vehicle. During inclement weather, snow, sleet, rain or hail accumulate on all exposed surfaces of the automobile, in particular on the flat surfaces, such as on the roof, the hood, the trunk, or a truck bed of a vehicle. These areas of snow coverage are relatively large and significantly high off the ground, presenting a challenge to clean in terms of time and effort. Frequently, the owners of the vehicles need to use their automobiles early in the morning, when snow or ice that has accumulated over night is at its hardest. Since it is unsafe, and sometimes unlawful, to operate a vehicle that has not been properly snow dusted and deiced, cleaning must be effectuated before a vehicle can be driven on the roads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: John Thompson, JR.
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Publication number: 20130068750Abstract: A heating plate for a substrate support assembly in a semiconductor plasma processing apparatus, comprises multiple independently controllable planar heater zones arranged in a scalable multiplexing layout, and electronics to independently control and power the planar heater zones. Each planar heater zone uses at least one diode as a heater element. A substrate support assembly in which the heating plate is incorporated includes an electrostatic clamping electrode and a temperature controlled base plate. Methods for manufacturing the heating plate include bonding together ceramic or polymer sheets having planar heater zones, power supply lines, power return lines and vias.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Keith William Gaff, Keith Comendant
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Publication number: 20130068751Abstract: The invention involves a detachable powerplug connector and plug seat connection of an electric griddle. A thermostat is in a plug control box, to which external power input connector is connected. A temperature control knob is fixed on the plug control box, and a socket with plug through-hole is installed at the front end of the plug control box. A heat transfer inserting hole is in the thermostat and received a heat transfer rod extending from the pan body between the plugs in a flexible way, and the end will get in touch with the thermostat, which enables the pan body to transfer heat directly to the thermostat in the plug control box via the heat transfer rod. The plug control box is equipped with an independent adjustable temperature control knob connected to the thermostat, which will facilitate temperature adjustment for the users.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Feng Jinzhao
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Publication number: 20130068752Abstract: An aircraft drain/fill fitting includes a housing adapted for being fitted into an opening between an aircraft interior and an aircraft exterior. The housing has an interior housing segment fluidly coaxially communicating with an exterior housing segment to define a liquid flow path therethrough, and a heater for applying heat to the interior housing segment. A hollow insert element is positioned in the interior housing segment in heat transfer contact with an inner wall of the interior housing segment. An elongate heat transfer probe is positioned in heat transfer contact with the hollow insert element and extends into the exterior housing segment to reduce the incidence of freezing of liquid in the exterior housing segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: BE Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth M. Reynolds, Charles F. Forster
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Publication number: 20130068753Abstract: An electrothermal article with a foldable structure includes an upper sheet and a lower sheet both made from a hot-melt gum, a bundle of fibers made from a carbon fiber or a stainless steel. The fibers are received between the up and lower sheets and arranged as a sinusoid. After a thermal pressing step, the shape and the location of the fibers are fixed with the two sheets. In this arrangement, the heating wire is difficult to break when bent inappropriately or during a washing operation. In addition, the fibers are never exposed into the air along the seaming line for a long period using.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: CHUNG-YENG LIN
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Publication number: 20130068754Abstract: A layered heater is provided that includes at least one resistive layer having a resistive circuit pattern, the resistive circuit pattern defining a length, a width, and a thickness, wherein the thickness varies along the length of the resistive circuit pattern and/or the width of the resistive circuit pattern for a variable watt density. The present disclosure also provides layered heaters having a resistive circuit pattern with a variable thickness along with a variable width and/or spacing of the resistive circuit pattern in order to produce a variable watt density.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventor: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
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Publication number: 20130068755Abstract: A thermal management device is presently disclosed. The thermal management device includes an insulator with a maximum use temperature of at least 200 degrees Celsius, and a heating element having at least one heater leg, where the heater leg contacts the insulator and is configured to supply thermal energy. The heating element also has lead wires configured to provide a parallel electrical connection between the heater leg and a current source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Kristopher John FRUTSCHY, Mehmet Demiroglu, Roger Bull, Paul Sudworth, Mathew Maury
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Publication number: 20130068756Abstract: In a method for heating a metal plate, the metal plate is placed between an lower contact element and an upper contact element. The contact elements are provided with heating units and integrated in mounts. At least one of the contact elements is shaped to suit a contour of the metal plate and made of a heat conducting material with a conductivity of at least 150 W/mK. The metal plate is heated between the contact elements to a temperature of 200° C. to 450° C. for a time period of less than 120 s in the presence of a contact pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbHInventor: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
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Publication number: 20130068757Abstract: In an induction cooking device according to the present invention, a boiling-over detection portion is adapted to perform a heating-output suppression operation, on detecting boiling over, when the capacitances of electrodes have been changed by an amount equal to or more than a predetermined value. Further, the boiling-over detection portion is prevented from performing the heating-output suppression operation, if the boiling-over detection portion detects that the capacitances of the electrodes have been changed by an amount equal to or more than the predetermined value, due to the fact that the heating output of another heating coil in a heating area which is not subjected to boiling-over detection has been changed by an amount equal to or more than a predetermined change width.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi Fukuda, Takashi Takehira
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Publication number: 20130068758Abstract: An apparatus for heating a workpiece, particularly a roller bearing, having low power consumption, rapid heating and low weight, includes a truncated conical contact surface for horizontal workpiece bearing, a single-layer solenoid coil underneath the contact surface, following the contact surface shape relative to its covered surface and gradient, resulting in magnetic lines of force concentrated in an internal workpiece area and a driver resonant circuit producing an alternating magnetic field in the solenoid coil. The workpiece is inductively heated quickly with no need for pushing onto a magnet yoke, because of its horizontal bearing. The planar configuration of the solenoid coil, following the contact surface shape, causes the driver resonant circuit to be operated at high frequency, resulting in low power consumption. The profile of the lines of force causes the magnetic field to directly enter areas to be heated on an upper workpiece surface, ensuring homogeneous workpiece heating.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SIMATEC AGInventors: Hans Gfeller, Max Wyssman
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Publication number: 20130068759Abstract: A disposable dish cover used to cover food in various forms of containers, dishes, bowls or plates, particularly when being used for cooking or heating in a microwave oven, to prevent bits of food or other fluids from being splashed throughout the interior of the microwave oven. The cover can also be used in numerous other ways such as to keep food warm, to keep flies away from food, prevent dust or debris from landing on food, prevent food smell spreading, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Victor Mirea, Alexandru Cristian Mirea
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Publication number: 20130068760Abstract: A reusable self-supporting field director for use in heating an article in a microwave oven is characterized by a plurality of vanes, with each vane extending radially outwardly from a central axis. Each vane is angularly adjacent to two other vanes and is attached to each other at their inner ends. Each vane has a predetermined thickness dimension. Each vane each vane has a substrate formed from an electrically non-conductive material having a predetermined coefficient of thermal expansion, and an electrically conductive sheath having a predetermined coefficient of thermal expansion that is different from the coefficient of thermal expansion of the substrate. The sheath encases the substrate so that a portion of the first and second major surfaces and a portion of the first and second minor surfaces of each vane are covered by an electrically conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventor: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
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Publication number: 20130068761Abstract: Systems and containers for holding and transporting potentially hazardous materials are disclosed. Assembled containers may have locking mechanisms reducing the possibility of the containers being opened by persons that are not opening the container in a safe environment. Moreover, containers with releasably securable members for carrying substances such as frozen carbon dioxide, used for maintaining cold temperatures of various items are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: OBERWEIS DAIRY, INC.Inventor: Oberweis Dairy, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130068762Abstract: An assembled box comprises multiple rectangular boards, multiple jointing members, and multiple coupling members. Each rectangular board defines a plurality of side holes and surface holes. Each jointing member is integrally formed with multiple pins. Each pin can be inserted into one of the side holes. Each coupling member can be inserted into one of the surface holes to be coupled with the one pin of a jointing member. Thereby, the rectangular boards can be placed horizontally or vertically and fixedly joined one after another by the jointing members with the coupling members to form a box containing multiple spaces therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: PEI-CHUAN MA
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Publication number: 20130068763Abstract: Structures, methods, and systems associated with a stackable and collapsible container are provided. One structure includes a stackable and collapsible container having at least four non-collapsible, load bearing vertical support members attached to vertical walls of the container and capable of supporting the weight of other containers. A top surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. A bottom surface is included having a number of sections which include a pivotal connection to one another and which are collapsible about the pivotal connection to an interior of the container. The top and the bottom surfaces of the container can be fixedly positioned in a number of collapsed states.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: George E. Kochanowski
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Publication number: 20130068764Abstract: A packing that includes a bottle and/or a bottle and box combination wherein the container has a handle portion and the box has a bottom opening utilized as a grip portion. The handle is pivotally mounted to the top of the container. In addition, the box includes an opening to permit access to the handle and the neck of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Gene Kuhar, Brian Smith, Rusty Shaver, Dan Gamber, Douglas Dygert, Jeff Ullrich, Theodore Guss
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Publication number: 20130068765Abstract: A beverage container sealing lid includes a pouring aperture with a hinged closure arranged to seal the aperture. An engagement assembly is located on an inside of the lid and has first and second engagement means. The first and second engagement means include first and second concentric recesses formed on an inside of the lid for engagement with beverage containers having can ends of corresponding first and second diameters. A skirt depends downward about the lid for a sufficient distance to provide an area for the skirt to bear markings such as logos, slogans, indicia and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Andrew John Procter
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Publication number: 20130068766Abstract: A container with a removable lid for sealing a container, wherein the container is rotationally symmetrical to an axis and has a circular bottom, the outer periphery of which is connected to a surrounding outer wall, which comprises at the top a first rim element that cooperates with a second rim element along the outer periphery of the lid. The lid comprises a circumventing U-shaped track, extending a predetermined way into the container and connects to the second rim element of the lid to an upper circular surface of the lid, wherein the said U-shaped track has an outer wall. The container has a protecting device, comprising a circumventing skirt, arranged to be placed in the U-shaped track, wherein a radial stiffening of the upper rim of the container and the lid are achieved to protect against external influence directed towards the upper rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: EMBALLATOR ULRICEHAMNS BLECK ABInventors: TORBJORN JOHANSSON, JOAKIM STEEN, PER SVENNSSON, THOMAS HJALMARSSON
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Publication number: 20130068767Abstract: A closure for a container having a circular opening defining an axis, the closure being securable to the container so as to close said opening, the closure having an o-ring sealing member mounted thereon so as to provide a seal with a sealing surface of the container, when the closure is secured to the container, the sealing surface extending around an upper surface or an internal surface of the container. The closure may comprise a bore feature which, in use, extends through the opening into the interior of the container and the o-ring seal may be provided on the bore feature. Various forms of closure are described, e.g. for closing a bottle neck and a wide-mouth closure. The closure may comprise an inner component and an outer component, e.g. a cap-on-collar closure, and the container preferably has no thread features on the exterior thereof so it is comfortable to drink from.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Anthony H. J. Fraser, John N.M.I. Hein
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Publication number: 20130068768Abstract: Multi-layer films suitable as sealable or peelable sheet that can be used for closing foodstuff containers are described. These multi-layer films includes a polymeric substrate layer and a seal or a peel-seal layer. The multilayer composite film preferably includes four component layers, namely in order, a polymeric base layer for mechanical strength, a thin organic barrier layer, an ethylene polymer-based adhesive layer, and a heat seal layer including an ethylene copolymer, such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The film is useful as a peelable heat sealable lid for containers of diverse polymer compositions storing various products such as foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.Inventors: Tracy Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Roberto Siu
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Publication number: 20130068769Abstract: Described is a multi-layer film suitable as sealable or peelable sheet specially used for closing foodstuff containers. This multi-layer sheet includes a polymeric substrate layer and a seal or a peel-seal layer. Preferably, the film includes at least three main component layers, namely in order, a polymeric base layer for mechanical strength, an ethylene polymer-based adhesive layer, and a heat seal layer comprising an ethylene copolymer, such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.Inventors: Gordon Vincent SHARPS, Roberto SIU
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Publication number: 20130068770Abstract: A liner for a waste basket or trash container having flexible side walls, a top portion and a bottom portion. The cross-section of the liner closely conforms to the cross-section of the container. An elastic band is attached circumferentially about the top portion of the liner. The elastic band retains the top portion of the liner to the outer wall of the top of the trash container. The liner is color coordinated with the decor of the room where the trash container is disposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Suzanne S. Mays-Hornung
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Publication number: 20130068771Abstract: A multi-dye container including a vessel body, a partition and a sealer is disclosed. The vessel body has a containing room and a first opening in communication with the containing room, with a first lid mounted on the vessel body to seal the first opening. The partition is positioned in the containing room and divides the containing room into two compartments, with the partition having a passage communicating the two compartments. The sealer has a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface has a shaft with a free end extending toward the first opening, the second face has at least one paddle, and the sealer is capable of sealing the passage of the partition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: David Tong
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Publication number: 20130068772Abstract: A lid for a container is adapted in its lower region for releasable attachment to the upper rim of the container. The lid has a detachable chamber or compartment which is located below the top surface of lid and depends downwardly therefrom, so that the detachable chamber or compartment is releasably secured to the lid in a position which is inaccessible when the lid is releasably connected to a container. Thus, any contents within the detachable chamber or compartment are only accessible when the lid has been detached from the container, and the detachable chamber or compartment has been removed from its securement to the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: AMHIL ENTERPRISESInventors: Terrance N. Durdon, Sumit Sharma, Pieter W. Lubbe
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Publication number: 20130068773Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Ronald Mark BUCK
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Publication number: 20130068774Abstract: Cup lid with integrated container(s) that couples with the top of a cup. The cup and cup lid form at least two containment volumes, Embodiments enable easy containment, inclusion of fresh food, transportation and access of solid or liquid in the container and cup without disengagement of the cup lid from the cup. Contents of the lid container may be accessed, partially consumed, replaced in the container and resealed at any time as desired by the user. Additionally, an independent drop-in container within the lid cavity may be resealed and removed from the lid cavity and taken to other locations such as home, work, or car. Simplifies eating and drinking from one unified container and cup in a theater or stadium having seats for example that provide one cup-holder per seat. Provides one free hand to hold a child's hand for safety while in stadiums and amusement parks.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Ronald Mark BUCK
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Publication number: 20130068775Abstract: A cooking utensil having a deformation-free base and a method for producing said cooking utensil are disclosed. The cooking utensil enables temperature regulation of the entire cooking system enabling cooking/roasting in a very energy-efficient manner and additionally with a large number of advantageous properties, some of which are safer handling, no flames or fires in the kitchen, no akrylamide, no more carcinogenic substances, no oil deterioration and many others. The method for producing a cooking utensil with a deformation-free base allows for production of an inexpensive cooking utensil using industry-standard technology and production steps without having to resort to external technologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Dusko Maravic, Sebastian Rastberger