Patents Issued in February 13, 2014
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Publication number: 20140041791Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods for growing fullerene nanotube forests, and forming nanotube films, threads and composite structures therefrom. In some embodiments, an interior-flow substrate includes a porous surface and one or more interior passages that provide reactant gas to an interior portion of a densely packed nanotube forest as it is growing. In some embodiments, a continuous-growth furnace is provided that includes an access port for removing nanotube forests without cooling the furnace substantially. In other embodiments, a nanotube film can be pulled from the nanotube forest without removing the forest from the furnace. A nanotube film loom is described. An apparatus for building layers of nanotube films on a continuous web is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: GrandNano, LLCInventors: Alexander B. Lemaire, Charles A. Lemaire, Leif T. Stordal, Dale J. Thomforde
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Publication number: 20140041792Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive waxed cloth tape comprising a fabric substrate having an adhesive layer infused on one surface and a wax layer infused on an opposing second surface, the wax layer including a tackifier resin. The pressure sensitive adhesive waxed cloth tape is used to prevent buildup of snow and ice on a hockey stick blade during exposure to moisture, cold temperatures, snow, ice, and other harsh conditions. The tape will easily adhere to itself when in a rolled position prior to use or when overlapped on the stick blade while in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Hayden Poudrier
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Publication number: 20140041793Abstract: In one example, an attachment method includes positioning first and second inanimate elements proximate each other, and then wrapping a fabric about portions of the first and second inanimate elements so as to at least partly connect the first and second inanimate elements to each other. The fabric may be impregnated with a casting material. The casting material is then cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: FIBER FIX INTERNATIONAL, LLC.Inventors: Kit J. Morrison, Matthew Hawkes
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Publication number: 20140041794Abstract: A grip for the handle of an article having at least a sheet with a cut-out and an insert. The insert is positioned within or against the cut-out of the sheet to define a panel. The panel is then attached to an underlisting sleeve. The grip allows the use of multiple color panels and inserts and the placement of various materials in various grip areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Ben Huang
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Publication number: 20140041795Abstract: A method and a device for producing fiber preforms which are, for example, a precursor in the production of fiber reinforced plastic components, are disclosed. The method includes the steps of tensioning the threads or rovings, draping the threads or rovings over a molding tool and attaching the threads or rovings to a fiber preform. A plurality of separate grips grip individual or a plurality of threads or rovings at a plurality of thread transfer points allocated respectively to the individual grippers. The grippers are then moved in substantially parallel paths relative to each other and the threads or rovings are thereby tensioned side by side.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Voith Patent GmbHInventors: Marco Göttinger, Michael Kaiser
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Publication number: 20140041796Abstract: An optical element includes a first surface, a second surface positioned to face the first surface, and a plurality of reflecting surfaces arrayed in a first region defined by the first surface and the second surface, wherein the reflecting surfaces have a first length in a first direction vertical to the first surface and are arrayed at a pitch in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, light incident on one of the first surface and the second surface is reflected by the reflecting surfaces toward the other surface, and predetermined parameters satisfy predetermined relational formulae representing conditions for ensuring total reflection at the reflecting surfaces and for avoiding total reflection at a light emergent surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: DEXERIALS CORPORATIONInventors: Masaki SUZUKI, Hayato HASEGAWA, Masashi ENOMOTO
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Publication number: 20140041797Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for manufacturing absorbent articles, and in particular, to methods for making elastomeric laminates that may be used as components of absorbent articles. And the methods and apparatuses according to the present disclosure may be configured to automatically rethread elastic materials that may break during the assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Uwe Schneider
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Publication number: 20140041798Abstract: Manufacturing method is for manufacturing an optical display panel including an optical cell and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer-carrying optical film provided thereon with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer interposed therebetween, which includes the steps of unwinding a multilayer optical film from a roll, feeding the multilayer optical film, feeding an optical cell, peeling off the optical film from a carrier film, and bonding the optical film to one side of the optical cell with a pressure-sensitive adhesive interposed therebetween, wherein the longitudinal length (L) of the carrier film between a position at which the multilayer optical film begins to be unwound in the film feeding step and a position at which peeling is started in the peeling step is 15 times or more the width (W) of the carrier film.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Seiji Umemoto, Kouji Kimura, Takuya Nakazono, Kazuya Hada
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Publication number: 20140041799Abstract: This invention discloses an apparatus and method that can be easily used to lay a protective film cover on the screen of a mobile electronic device so that the cut-off portion on the protective film cover aligns properly on the screen of the mobile electronic device. The apparatus has a top housing component and a bottom housing component. The top and bottom housing component are joined by a main body that has a closed rear end and an open front end, into which the mobile electronic device is inserted. The internal cavity of open front end has a stopper that centralizes the mobile device when it is inserted into it. The method discloses way of laying protective film cover on the mobile electronic device so that it is aligned properly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Joseph Nam
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Publication number: 20140041800Abstract: The invention provides a laminate of a substrate, a polyimide film, and a coupling treatment layer interposed therebetween, which provides different delamination strengths between the substrate and the polyimide film to form a prescribed pattern. The invention also provides a method for producing such a laminate formed from at least a substrate and a polyimide film, whereby, using a film obtained by plasma treatment of at least the surface facing the substrate as the polyimide film, coupling agent treatment is performed on at least one of the surfaces facing the substrate and the polyimide film to form a coupling treatment layer, deactivation treatment is performed on a portion of the coupling treatment layer to form a pre-determined pattern, and then pressing and heating are performed with the substrate and polyimide film overlapping.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: TOYOBO CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuo Okuyama, Kazuyuki Ouya, Toshiyuki Tsuchiya, Naoki Watanabe, Satoshi Maeda
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Publication number: 20140041801Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly of reels and transport platforms. The reels comprise foil to be arranged as labels onto containers. The invention also relates to a method for arranging a label onto a container at a labelling plant. According to the method containers and labels are provided at the labelling plant. The labels are arranged onto the containers. At a foil production plant, at least 80 mm of foil height of foil comprising labels is wound onto a deformable core with an opening. This forms a reel. Three or more reels are positioned on a transport platform such as a pallet for transporting to the labelling plant. Two of the reels are ovally shaped having an oval ratio (Rlw) of length:width of at least 1.1. At the labelling plant the foil is unwound from the reel and cut into labels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Lucas VAN RIJSEWIJK, Ernst Christiaan KOOLHAAS, Takeshi KYOGANE
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Publication number: 20140041802Abstract: Block co-polymers including a hydrophilic block and a hydrophobic poly(amino acid) block which further includes dihydroxyphenyl moieties are provided, as well as methods of making and using the same. Such block copolymers may be used to prepare biocompatible adhesives which display good adhesives properties in aqueous environments, including in in vivo applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Josef Peter Klein, Floyd Brian Karp, Yansong Gu, Roger A. Sahm
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Publication number: 20140041803Abstract: In an apparatus and method for treating a wafer-shaped article, a rotary chuck is configured to hold a wafer-shaped article of a predetermined diameter such that a surface of the wafer-shaped article facing the rotary chuck is spaced from an opposing peripheral surface of the rotary chuck. The opposing peripheral surface comprises a first surface overlapping an outer peripheral edge of a wafer-shaped article when positioned on the spin chuck and a second surface positioned radially inwardly of the first surface and meeting the first surface at an interface that is radially inward of and substantially concentric with a wafer-shaped article when positioned on the rotary chuck. The second surface is substantially more hydrophobic than the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: LAM RESEARCH AGInventors: Takehito KOSHIZAWA, Noriaki KAMEKAWA, Kei KINOSHITA, Michael PUGGL
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Publication number: 20140041804Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes at least three gas supply lines connected to a process chamber in parallel to allow a gas to flow therethrough, and at least three flow-rate controllers provided on the gas supply lines to detect the flow rate of the gas flowing through each of the flow-rate controllers to control the flow rate to a set value and a diagnosis method. The apparatus has a function of splitting and supplying a gas controlled to a predetermined flow rate by the third flow-rate controller, to a first flow-rate controller for the smallest detectable range of the three flow-rate controllers and to a second flow-rate controller, in order to test the operation of the control of the flow rate of the first flow-rate controller, based on the value obtained from the flow rate of the gas flowing through the second flow-rate controller and the predetermined flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Masahiro NAGATANI, Yoshifumi Ogawa
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Publication number: 20140041805Abstract: Provided is a substrate processing apparatus in which the concentration of processing gas is matched in a substrate surface at the time of initiating the ejection of the processing gas from a gas supply unit. The gas supply unit is provided with a gas ejecting surface facing the wafer disposed on a disposition unit. The gas supply unit is also provided with gas flow paths, and a flow path length and a flow path diameter of the diverged gas flow paths are set such that periods of time for gas flowing from a gas supply hole to a plurality of gas ejecting holes formed on the gas ejecting surface are matched with each other. Thus, the timings when the processing gas reaches the respective gas ejecting holes immediately after initiating the ejection of the processing gas are matched.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventors: Yasuhiro KUGA, Masashi ITONAGA
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Publication number: 20140041806Abstract: A labelling device includes a linearly displaceable piston operably connectable to a moving mechanism for moving the piston from a resting position to a labelling position. A label carrying mechanism is arranged at the distal end of the piston for carrying an adhesive label and affixing the adhesive label to an object via physical contact at the labelling position of the piston. A force-switching-state system is provided to maintain the piston in relation to the moving mechanism in an attracting force state and the piston moves with the moving mechanism. The physical contact creates an opposite repelling force from the object onto the label carrying mechanism causing separation of the displaceable piston from the moving mechanism. This separation causes a change of the force state of the displaceable piston from an attracting to a repelling force state, causing the linearly displaceable piston to move back to the resting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: MAREL LIMITEDInventor: Steven BATES
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Publication number: 20140041807Abstract: A carousel labeling machine for pre-glued labels on a ribbon is provided. The machine includes a label cutting and transfer drum fed by a roller for unwinding the label ribbon from a reel, and rotating in step with the carousel, in the sense that the unwinding roller provides the drum with the label intended for the container that rests on a specific receptacle of the carousel. A cutter of the drum is actuated so as to cut the label when a photocell sends a clearance signal as a consequence of the presence of the container. If at least one container is missing on the corresponding receptacle, the photocell sends a command to the unwinding roller to feed the label ribbon to the cutting and transfer drum at a speed reduced with respect to the normal speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: P.E. LABELLERS S.P.A.Inventor: Nicola Schinelli
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Publication number: 20140041808Abstract: A waste removing method capable of easily carrying out a waste removing operation to peel a label sheet waste off a base sheet. A label sheet 4b of label paper 4 being conveyed along a path of label paper conveyance 1 is formed with a cut line 4h for peeling-off; an upstream side portion 4i of label sheet bordered and starting with the cut line 4h is peeled off a base sheet 4a, and the portion of label sheet 4b peeled off is carried to and wound onto a waste take-up member 20 whereby winding the peeled-off portion of label sheet 4b onto the waste take-up member 20 causes a label sheet waste 4g of succeeding label paper 4 to be peeled off the base sheet 4a and taken up onto the waste take-up member. The waste removing operation can be carried out automatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: MIYAKOSHI PRINTING MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hideo Izawa, Reishi Fujiwara
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Publication number: 20140041809Abstract: In one embodiment, a plug plate dispensing assembly can include a first riser, a second riser, an apex cross member, a lower cross member, a central cross member, and a drive roller. The apex cross member, the lower cross member, and the central cross member can be coupled to the first riser and the second riser, and can extend from the first riser to the second riser. When the sheet stock is fed between the lower cross member and the apex cross member, over the apex cross member, and between the apex cross member and the central cross member, and when the sheet stock is frictionally engaged with the drive roller, rotation of the drive roller can cause one or more of the plurality of plug plates to at least partially detach from the sheet stock as the sheet stock passes over the apex cross member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Brandon S. Thompson
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Publication number: 20140041810Abstract: A system for removing high purity salt from a brine. One system includes a first evaporator configured to receive a brine stream, to produce a first output comprising a sodium chloride slurry, and to produce a first intermediate output. The system also includes a second evaporator fluidly coupled to the first evaporator and configured to receive the first intermediate output, to produce a first recovery output, and to produce a second intermediate output. The system includes a third evaporator fluidly coupled to the second evaporator and configured to receive the second intermediate output and to produce a second recovery output. The first recovery output and the second recovery output are used to produce the brine stream received by the first evaporator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Enviro Water Minerals Company, Inc.Inventor: Paul Steven Wallace
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Publication number: 20140041811Abstract: A compact and portable liquid concentrator includes a gas inlet, a gas exit and a flow corridor connecting the gas inlet and the gas exit, wherein the flow corridor includes a narrowed portion that accelerates the gas through the flow corridor. A liquid inlet injects liquid into the gas stream at a point prior to the narrowed portion so that the gas-liquid mixture is thoroughly mixed within the flow corridor, causing a portion of the liquid to be evaporated. A demister or fluid scrubber downstream of the narrowed portion removes entrained liquid droplets from the gas stream and re-circulates the removed liquid to the liquid inlet through a re-circulating circuit. Fresh liquid to be concentrated is also introduced into the re-circulating circuit at a rate sufficient to offset the amount of liquid evaporated in the flow corridor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: HEARTLAND TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS LLCInventors: Bernard F. Duesel, JR., Michael J. Rutsch, Craig Clerkin
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Publication number: 20140041812Abstract: Disclosed is a roman shade assembly (100, 200) that utilizes lift bands (108, 208) rather than lift cords. The shade (110, 210) can be formed of textured materials or woven woods. The shade assembly includes lift bands (108,208) that attach to a rotatable member(s) (115, 215) and can be extended or retracted within an architectural opening by rotating the member(s). The lift bands can be slidingly connected to the shade at multiple points along the vertical length of the shade. Accordingly, as the wide lift bands are extended or retracted, the attached shade is likewise extended or retracted to cover or uncover an architectural opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: HUNTER DOUGLAS, INC.Inventor: Toralf Holte Strand
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Publication number: 20140041813Abstract: Leading end assemblies for movable partitions may include at least one sensor assembly configured to detect a force applied to a leading surface of a leading structure of the leading end assembly. Movable partition systems may include a plurality of hingedly coupled panels and a leading end assembly. The leading end assembly may include a trolley movably coupled to a track and at least one sensor assembly configured to detect movement of the leading structure relative to the trolley when the movable partition is moved from a retracted position to an extended position. Methods of operating a movable partition may include monitoring a displacement of a leading structure of a leading end assembly of the movable partition relative to another portion of the leading end assembly with a sensor assembly and ceasing movement of the movable partition in response to a signal from the sensor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Won-Door CorporationInventors: E. Carl Goodman, Tracy M. Knight
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Publication number: 20140041814Abstract: A roller assembly for a horizontally opening retractable screen has a flexible screen with upper and lower toothed edges. Upper and lower guide tracks each have an elongate retaining channel in which an upper and lower edge of the flexible screen is received. The assembly comprises a roller onto which the flexible screen is rolled when the screen is open and from which the flexible screen is unrolled. A guide arrangement is associated with the lower end of the roller that guides the lower toothed edge of the screen into the elongate retaining channel of the lower guide track. The guide arrangement defines a guide passage having an exit aperture through which the lower toothed edge passes during unrolling that communicates with the lower guide track retaining channel, wherein the toothed edge is retained from being pulled out of the exit aperture as it passes therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Freedom Screens of Australia Pty LtdInventor: Anthony ROBERTS
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Publication number: 20140041815Abstract: An improvement of roller blinds controller is provided, it mainly comprises a cylindrical rod passing through a side cover and fixing therewith; a bead chain sprocket and a number of torsion springs fitted on the cylindrical rod, and an outer sleeve cover fitted on the outside, wherein: the cylindrical rod has a ridge portion protruded from the circumferential surface thereof, while the side cover has a has a central aperture with a annular edge portion, the cylindrical rod can be fixed with the side cover by the snap-fitting of the annular edge portion between the flange portion and the ridge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: UNI-SOLEIL ENT. CO., LTD.Inventor: YU-TING KAO
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Publication number: 20140041816Abstract: A sunshade hook assembly includes a body having a generally J-shaped hook. The hook has a first, proximal portion that merges into the body, and a second, distal portion forming an open-ended terminal end dimensioned to receive a rod of the associated sunshade. An attachment member extends from the body and includes a detent mechanism that requires a predetermined force for securing the body to an associated bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Shinichi Yamase, Konrad P. Szwed
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Publication number: 20140041817Abstract: A fluff pulp is provided, which comprises softwood fibers; and 3 to 35% by weight of hardwood fibers. A fluff is also provided, which comprises the fiberized or shredded fluff pulp. A core is also provided, which comprises the fluff and at least an SAP. Processes for making and using the fluff pulp, fluff, and core are provided, and products made thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventors: JAMES E. SEALEY, BRENT A. FIELDS
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Publication number: 20140041818Abstract: A fluff pulp is provided, which comprises softwood fibers; and 3 to 35% by weight of hardwood fibers. A fluff is also provided, which comprises the fiberized or shredded fluff pulp. A core is also provided, which comprises the fluff and at least an SAP. Processes for making and using the fluff pulp, fluff, and core are provided, and products made thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: International Paper CompanyInventors: JAMES E. SEALEY, BRENT A. FIELDS, PETER M. FROASS
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Publication number: 20140041819Abstract: Flame retardant composite materials are provided which include at least one first paper which comprises carbon nanofibers and graphite oxide particles. The composite materials may further include at least one second paper which comprises carbon nanofibers. The composites may further include one or more structural material layers sandwiched between the first and second papers. Occupant structures are also provided with fire and smoke retardant surfaces composed of carbon nanofibers/graphite oxide particles papers at least partially surrounding occupants of the occupant structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Chuck Zhang, Zhiyong Liang, Ben Wang, Qiang Wu
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Publication number: 20140041820Abstract: A multi-layer through air dried tissue including an interior layer having an ionic surfactant and a non-ionic surfactant, introduced as wet end additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: FIRST QUALITY TISSUE, LLCInventor: FIRST QUALITY TISSUE, LLC
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Publication number: 20140041821Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method for spinning neutral or anionically modified cellulose comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a suspension of the neutral or anionically modified cellulose in a continuous phase; (b) subjecting the suspension to high shear rate; (c) performing spinning by extruding the cellulose suspension into an airgap region comprising at least one heated zone to obtain spun fibres, (d) subjecting the spun fibres to at least one washing stages and (e) isolating the spun fibres from the at least one washing stages; as well as fibres obtained based on the method of the invention and paper or board products derived from such fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: SAPPI NETHERLANDS SERVICES B.V.Inventors: Ian Graveson, Philip Turner
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Publication number: 20140041822Abstract: A method to dewater a fibrous web includes directing the fibrous web through a first press zone defined between a revolving permeable belt and a revolving permeable support belt and having a first press zone length. The fibrous web is arranged lying between the revolving permeable belt and the revolving permeable support belt. A fluid is caused to flow through the permeable belt, the fibrous web and the support belt at least over a section of the first press zone length. The fibrous web is dewatered in a second press zone following the first press zone and defined between the revolving permeable belt and the revolving permeable support belt, the second press zone having a second press zone length. The fibrous web is led through the second press zone between the permeable belt and the support belt, the permeable belt and the support belt each having a different compressibility.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Voith Patent GmbHInventors: Joao V. Boechat, Thomas Scherb, Luiz C. Silva, Rogerio Berardi, Daniela Reis
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Publication number: 20140041823Abstract: A method for the production of a hollow body from die casting aluminium in a die casting machine with a die casting die consisting of mould parts with a stationary mould part and with at least two movable mould parts. The movable mould parts are guided in at least one further movable mould part of the die, so that, in the closed position of the die, the movable mould parts are blocked at least by way of an interlock which is attached to the stationary mould part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: MAGNA BDW technologies GmbHInventor: MAGNA BDW technologies GmbH
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Publication number: 20140041824Abstract: An apparatus for transferring metal solidified in blind cavities is described incorporating a first flexible tape having blind cavities, a second flexible tape having adhesive regions, rollers for guiding respective tapes and means for moving respective tapes. Also a conveyor belt having blind or through cavities, rollers and a vibration transducer or pressurized gas is described to release solidified metal in the cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: PETER A. GRUBER, PAUL A. LAURO, JAE-WOONG NAH
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Publication number: 20140041825Abstract: There is provided a machine for forming metal bars particularly suitable for melting and the subsequent continuous solidification of precious metal such as gold, silver, precious alloys, as well as other pure metals or different alloys, in the form of powder, grits or swarf of various sizes, for producing ingots having weights varying from 50 g to 50 kg. The machine having six operating stations arranged in succession.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: IECO KEEPS ON IMPROVING S.R.L.Inventor: Giovanni Faoro
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Publication number: 20140041826Abstract: A vehicle temperature control apparatus for controlling temperature of a temperature control object, which is at least one of inside air of a vehicle compartment and a vehicle component, includes a heat capacitive element capable of storing heat, a refrigeration cycle in which heat is absorbed from a low temperature side and is dissipated to a high temperature side, a heat exchanger that causes the heat capacitive element to exchange heat with refrigerant of the refrigeration cycle, and a heat dissipation portion which dissipates heat in the refrigerant of the refrigeration cycle to the temperature control object. Thus, a temperature control by using the heat capacitive element can be effectively performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Masayuki Takeuchi, Hiroshi Kishita, Yasumitsu Omi, Nobuharu Kakehashi, Hideaki Okawa, Kouji Miura, Michio Nishikawa
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Publication number: 20140041827Abstract: Techniques involving management of a heat transfer device are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes a housing, a heat-generating device disposed within the housing, and a heat transfer device disposed within the housing. The heat transfer device has a powered active cooling device. The device also includes one or more modules that are configured to adjust operation of the powered active cooling device based on a likely orientation of the heat transfer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Edward C. Giaimo, III, Yi He, Robert D. Young, Andrew D. Delano
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Publication number: 20140041828Abstract: Provided is a vehicle air-conditioning control apparatus comprising: an air-conditioning system which automatically controls a vehicle interior temperature to conform to a target vehicle interior temperature, in accordance with a first group of given parameters; an engine control section which automatically stops an engine of a vehicle, when a given automatic stop condition including a condition concerning a deviation between the target vehicle interior temperature and an actual vehicle interior temperature is satisfied during a stop of the vehicle; and an automatic stop condition changing section which changes the deviation condition in a direction for allowing the engine to become more likely to be automatically stopped, when a passenger makes a manual operation during the automatic control of the air-conditioning system to change a second parameter other than the first group of given parameters, in a direction for easing the air-conditioning control.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Mazda Motor CorporationInventor: Makoto YOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20140041829Abstract: In a vehicle air conditioner, air in the first flow path flows sequentially through outside air intake opening (112), blower fan (102), evaporator (103), condenser (104), and the inside of vehicle, and air in the second flow path flows sequentially through inside air intake opening (116), sensible heat exchanger (101), and the outside of the vehicle. Sensible heat exchanger (101) exchanges heat between outside air introduced from outside air intake opening (112) by the suction force of blower fan (102), and inside air passing through the first flow path and the inside of vehicle and introduced in the second flow path by the blowing force of blower fan (102). Sensible heat exchanger (101) uses drain hose (201) discharging drain water created in cooling the outside air by evaporator (103) to the outside of vehicle, to discharge the inside air for which heat was exchanged to the outside of vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Katsuji Taniguchi, Tomohiro Terada
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Publication number: 20140041830Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods that may be used to integrate a heat and moisture exchange system with the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system of a building or other enclosed space, without requiring installation within the walls or other structural portions of the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Architectural Applications P.C.Inventor: John Edward BRESHEARS
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Publication number: 20140041831Abstract: A handheld jig for placement on a radiator and associated method to repair broken welds of tabs of a radiator mounting cradle used to hold a radiator of a vehicle such as a HMMVE where the tabs may be pressed against angled surfaces of the radiator, the jig having a base, a first arm extending from the base, a second arm extending from the base, and a third arm extending from the base, the first arm, second arm and third arm each capable of holding an adjustable pin to selectively contact a tab of the cradle to press the respective contacted tabs against respective angled surfaces of the radiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Sarah Piepenburg
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Publication number: 20140041832Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for reducing the vibrations of a tube bundle of a heat exchanger inside its shell, wherein this device allows a secure and quick insertion after the bundle has been manufactured. This easy insertion after manufacturing the bundle allows the high temperatures to which the bundle is subjected for the attachment by means of brazing to not affect the properties of the device, particularly the elasticity achieved by means of tempering, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: BORGWARNER EMISSIONS SYSTEMS SPAIN, S.L.Inventors: José Antonio Grande Fernández, Ángel Chamadoira Gomez
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Publication number: 20140041833Abstract: A heat and moisture transfer system may include a flexible heat and moisture exchanger in fluid communication with an environment control unit and an enclosed space. The flexible heat and moisture exchanger may include at least one flexible water vapor-permeable membrane, and may be configured to pass air streams simultaneously in different directions in adjacent subchannels formed by the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Architectural Applications P.C.Inventor: John Edward BRESHEARS
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Publication number: 20140041834Abstract: A heat exchanger including at least one first module and one second module for the heat exchange between a first fluid medium and a second fluid medium, wherein the first fluid medium can be conducted through a closed channel system separate from the second fluid medium, with the closed channel system being able to be flowed around by the second fluid medium and with the second fluid medium being gaseous. A first wetting apparatus is provided for the first module and a second wetting apparatus is provided for the second module by means of which the first module and the second module can be wetted by a third fluid medium, with the first wetting apparatus for the first module being able to be actuated independently of the wetting apparatus for the second module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: A-HEAT Allied Heat Exchange Technology AGInventor: Michael Kloeppner
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Publication number: 20140041835Abstract: A cooling device for a vehicle battery with battery cells, and which includes a cooling body which thermally contacts the battery cells. The cooling body has channels through which a coolant flows. A coolant distributor is provided on the cooling body and includes an inflow and/or an outflow for coolant which is fluidically connected to certain channels. A first flow opening is formed at the inflow and/or outflow of the coolant distributor and extends in a direction of a main channel of the channels, the main channel being the channel which is furthest away from the inflow and/or outflow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: MAGNA STEYR Battery Systems GmbH & Co OGInventor: Bernhard WAHA
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Publication number: 20140041836Abstract: A cooling system and method for cooling electronic components, including IC dies. The cooling system employs a cooling device that includes a composite structure having first and second plates arranged substantially in parallel and bonded together to define a sealed cavity therebetween. The first plate has a surface that defines an outer surface of the composite structure and is adapted for thermal contact with at least one electronic component. A mesh of interwoven strands is disposed within the cavity and lies in a plane substantially parallel to the first and second plates, with the strands bonded to the first and second plates. A fluid is contained and sealed within the cavity of the composite structure, and flows through interstices defined by and between the strands of the mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Olantra Fund X L.L.C.Inventor: Franz Michael Schuette
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Publication number: 20140041837Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a heat pipe, a first fin unit, a second fin unit, and a fan arranged on the first fin unit for drawing air from the first fin unit to the second fin unit. The heat pipe includes an evaporation section, a first condensing section and a second condensing section. The first fin unit includes a plurality of stacked first fins with a first channel defined between adjacent first fins. A notch is defined in the first fin unit receiving the evaporation section, and a canal is defined in the first fin unit receiving the first condensing section of the heat pipe. The second fin unit includes a plurality of stacked second fins. A second channel is defined between adjacent second fins perpendicular to the first channels. A passage is defined in the second fin unit receiving the second condensing section of the heat pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicants: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., LtdInventor: XIAN-XIU TANG
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Publication number: 20140041838Abstract: A heat pipe assembly includes a number of heat pipes and a fixing seat. Each of the heat pipes includes an evaporating section and at least a condensing section. A bottom of the evaporating section of each of the heat pipes is flat and has a flat heat absorbing surface. The evaporating sections of each of the heat pipes are parallel to and adjoin with each other, whereby the flat heat absorbing surfaces of the evaporating sections of the heat pipes being coplanar and adjoining with each other. A top surface of the evaporating section of each of the heat pipes has a top edge. The fixing seat, as a molded one-piece member, combines with the top edge of the evaporating section of each of the heat pipes, whereby the heat absorbing surfaces of the evaporating sections of the heat pipes are coplanar and adjoin with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicants: Golden Sun News Techniques Co., Ltd, Cpumate Inc.Inventors: Kuo-Len LIN, Chen-Hsiang LIN, Chih-Hung CHENG
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Publication number: 20140041839Abstract: An evaporator for a heat recovery steam generator has two horizontal steam drums of moderate size, one located slightly higher than the other. It also includes a coil having tubes located in the flow of a hot gas. The lower drum communicates with the inlets of the tubes for the coil. The outlets of the tubes communicate with the upper drum. A drain line connects the bottom of the upper drum with the lower region of the lower drum, so that water will flow from the upper drum to the lower drum. Water, which is primarily in the liquid phase, enters the lower drum through an inlet line and mixes with water from the upper drum. The mixture flows through into the coil. Here some of it transforms into saturated steam while the rest remains as saturated water. The saturated steam and saturated water flow into the upper drum where the steam escapes and the water flows back into the lower drum to recirculate through the coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: NOOTER/ERIKSEN, INC.Inventor: Bradley N. Jackson
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Publication number: 20140041840Abstract: An apparatus for transferring heat between a first fluid and second fluid in a motor vehicle includes a housing, a first header, a second header, and a plurality of heat exchange tubes. The housing defines a chamber and includes a first inlet, a second inlet, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The first and second headers separate a central portion of the chamber from a first and second header portion of the chamber, respectively. The first inlet and the first outlet are in fluid communication with the central portion. The second inlet is in communication with the first header portion. The second outlet is in fluid communication with the second header portion. Each of the plurality of heat exchange tubes passes through the central portion of the chamber and has a first end in fluid communication with the first header portion and a second end in fluid communication with the second header portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.Inventors: George Moser, Adam Ostapowicz, Lawrence C. Kennedy