Patents Issued in May 1, 2014
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Publication number: 20140115844Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon comprises the steps of at least partially overlaying a web of base material with a web of absorbent material. The web of absorbent material is secured to the web of base material with a first securement. At least one of the web of base material and the web of absorbent material is folded after the first securement. The web of absorbent material is further secured to the web of base material with a second securement that is a stronger securement than the first securement. The web of absorbent material and the web of base material together define a web of cover material. The web of cover material is applied to an absorbent structure. The web of cover material and the absorbent structure is manipulated such that the web of cover material extends about a circumference of the absorbent structure to form a tampon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Nick Wolter, Charles Robert Tomsovic, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140115845Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. At least the free end of the absorbent web of the web to is controlled to inhibit movement of the absorbent web relative to the base web. The web of material is cut into discrete web segments while controlling at least the free end of the absorbent web. The discrete web segments is bonded to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140115846Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon includes transporting a web of material in a machine direction. The web of material has a base web and an absorbent web. The absorbent web has a free end and a bonded end wherein the bonded end is bonded to the base web. The free end of the absorbent web is moved in spaced relationship with the base web. The base web is bonded to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140115847Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tampon generally comprises forming a softwind including a core and a cover overlying and at least in part covering the core. The cover carries an absorbent web having a free end and a bonded end wherein the free end is capable of moving relative to the cover. The softwind is passed through a transfer assist device to facilitate the transferring of the free end of the absorbent web without the absorbent web becoming misaligned relative to the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Charles Robert Tomsovic, Nick Wolter, Wayne Beyer, Ronald A. Hilt, Joshua Fiedorowicz, Brian Alberts, Martin Gottvald, Steve Gehling
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Publication number: 20140115848Abstract: A steam-drawing apparatus has supply roll 1 that transfers carbon-fiber-precursor acrylic fiber bundle (T) in a transfer direction of fiber bundle (T); fiber-opening device 2 for opening fiber bundle (T); width control device 3 for controlling the width of fiber bundle (T); steam box 4 to provide steam for heating fiber bundle (T) to a temperature that allows fiber bundle (T) to be drawn; and haul-off roll 5 that transfers fiber bundle (T) at a speed faster than that of supply roll 1. Using width control device 3 provided at a position between supply roll 1 and steam box 4, the width of fiber bundle (T) after passing through width control device 3 is set to be 65˜110% of the width of fiber bundle (T) before entering the supply roll. The present invention proposes a method for producing a carbon-fiber-precursor acrylic fiber bundle using such a steam-drawing apparatus capable of conducting a high-speed drawing process of carbon-fiber-precursor acrylic fiber bundles at a high draw rate with stable results.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akira Miyauchi, Isao Ooki, Yukihiro Mizutori, Akishige Tada
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Publication number: 20140115849Abstract: A mechanical amplifier and method for converting a small motion amplitude to a larger motion amplitude are disclosed. The method includes using two or more beams which are connected in series at angles to each other. Undesirable movements arising in the structure are absorbed by the structure through torsion. Each beam is a mechanical motion amplifier, and by connecting these in series, the total amplification is the product of the amplification of the comprised beams. The disclosure also pertains to a device comprising two or more beams connected together at an angle of 90 degrees in one embodiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Göran Cewers
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Publication number: 20140115850Abstract: An automated motorized device may be configured to move on a structure for use in assembling of the structure. The automated motorized device may comprise an end effector configured to perform a plurality of assembling related functions; a first movement assembly, comprising a first plurality of dual function movement components; a second movement assembly, comprising a second plurality of dual function movement components; and a pivoting component connected concentrically to the end effector, and to at least one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly. Functions of each dual function movement component may comprise adhering and gliding; and during movement of the automated motorized device, one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly is secured to the structure while the other one of the first movement assembly and the second movement assembly moves over the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: James Darryl Gamboa
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Publication number: 20140115851Abstract: A knife is provided that includes a replaceable blade element. The knife employs a blade carrier that is fixedly interconnected to or foldable with respect to a handle. The blade carrier selectively receives the replaceable blade element that is locked into the blade carrier by way of a hook and movable pin combination. The replaceable blade element is designed to be inserted within the blade carrier quickly, easily, and safely.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Outdoor Edge Cutlery CorporationInventors: David R. Bloch, Chen Haisheng, Liang Houkun
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Publication number: 20140115852Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a containment system having integrated bubble tight-dampers. In another embodiment, the containment system includes an integral auto-scan mechanism disposed in the housing of the containment system so that a filter element, disposed in the housing, may be leak tested without accessing the interior of the housing. In yet another embodiment, a method for testing a filter disposed in a containment system includes challenging an upstream side of a filter element disposed in a housing of the containment system with a test aerosol, and automatically moving a probe disposed within the housing to obtain samples for leak testing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: CAMFIL FARR, INC.Inventors: THOMAS C. MORSE, Mark Huza
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Publication number: 20140115853Abstract: A method of the present disclosure includes of repairing a core stiffened structure with structural foam. Another method includes splicing core members together using structural foam. Another method includes joining a core member to a structure using structural foam. Another method includes using structural foam to stabilize a core member during a machining process. Another method includes stabilizing a core member with structural foam to prevent the core member from crushing in autoclave pressure. The present disclosure further includes a core stiffened structure have a core member with structural foam therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Ramesh Thiagarajan, Robert Mark Chris, John R. McCullough, Suvankar Mishra
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Publication number: 20140115854Abstract: Methods for aircraft component repair and reclamation are provided. Cold spraying aircraft panels include identifying a fastener hole in an aircraft panel in need of repair, capturing the location of the fastener hole, and depositing cold spray material about the fastener hole for reclaiming the aircraft panel. Any excess material may be removed. Cold spraying hydraulic lines includes identifying a surface of the hydraulic line in need of repair, aiming a cold spray nozzle at the surface of the hydraulic line and depositing a cold spray material on the surface of the hydraulic line. Excess cold spray material may be removed as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Christian Widener, Adam Well, Owen Britton, Brian James, Rob Hrabe, Victor Champagne
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Publication number: 20140115855Abstract: A method of separating wires from a wire bundle includes positioning a cable with a wire bundle at a wire separating area, positioning a gas nozzle at the wire separating area, and directing gas flow at the wire bundle to separate the wires from the wire bundle. A wire separating system is used to separate wires and including a cable holder having a fixture holding a cable with a wire bundle extending into a wire separating area. The system includes a gas nozzle at the wire separating area that directs gas flow into the wire separating area at the wire bundle. The gas flow separates individual wires from the wire bundle. A wire gripper is provided at the wire separating area. The wire gripper grasps the separated wire from the wire bundle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Aleksandar Kolev Angelov, Jason Thomas Chiota, Bicheng Chen
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Publication number: 20140115856Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and an apparatuses for loading and unloading objects into/from corresponding cavities in holders at a high count rate. For loading, a plurality of objects are present on an object path which mutually converges with a holder path. For unloading, the object path mutually diverges from the holder path. Integration of this method and apparatus respectively into a method of manufacturing unleaky containers and a corresponding apparatus for leak testing containers is also proposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Martin LEHMANN
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Publication number: 20140115857Abstract: Provided are a clamping method and a clamping device that enable automatic mount and fixation of a boot to a constant velocity universal joint with a band. A boot band (11) for fixing a boot (10) that is mounted to a constant velocity universal joint (S) is clamped. The boot band (11) and the constant velocity universal joint (S) are aligned in phase with each other in a circumferential direction, and an axial position of a clamping portion (13) of clamping means (12) is thereafter aligned with an axial position of the boot band (11). Then, the boot band (11) is clamped by the clamping means (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: NTN CORPORATIONInventors: Hiroshi Hatano, Nao Ishiyama, Shinya Inui, Yuuki Ogata
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Publication number: 20140115858Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the damage level of a battery are provided. An exemplary method includes measuring a terminal voltage of the battery over time while discharging the battery at a predetermined current; calculating a slope of a natural logarithm of a rate of change of a first voltage of the battery over time based on the terminal voltage of the battery; and comparing the calculated slope to a threshold slope that is based on measurements of a plurality of similar batteries with known conditions. The first voltage of the battery may correspond to a voltage across an RC component of an equivalent circuit model for the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Pierluigi PISU, Paul VENHOVENS, Sara MOHON, James William STREIT
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Publication number: 20140115859Abstract: An arrangement is provided for a helically undulated pipe made of metal, which has an end face extending along a turn of the thread of its undulation and a connecting element to be fastened to the pipe. The connecting element includes a pipe piece which has a helically extending inner surface corresponding to the turn of the thread of the undulation of the pipe. The pipe piece is mounted on the pipe in the undulation of the pipe. A metal ring is arranged on the pipe piece, where the pipe piece has sections with different inner diameters arranged one behind the other in the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: NexansInventor: Nexans
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Publication number: 20140115860Abstract: An automated motorized device may be configured to move on a structure for use in assembling operations thereon. The automated motorized device may comprise a plurality of multifunction movement components, which may be attached to one or more movement assemblies. Functions of each multifunction movement component may comprise adhering and moving. The adhering function may be performed using sealing element, which may be used to create seal between corresponding multifunction movement component and structure. The moving function may be performed using a rolling element, which may be configured to allow rolling on the structure. In some instances, one or more of the multifunction movement components may be configured to also provide floating function, which may be performed, e.g., mechanically or pneumatically.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Branko Sarh, James Darryl Gamboa
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Publication number: 20140115861Abstract: A device for fastening or securing constructional elements includes a fixing member and a support. The fixing member includes a rod and radially outwardly projecting locking arms, placed at the extremity of the rod, and the support having a cut-out with cut-out sections extending radially outwards from a centre of symmetry of the support. The support further includes locking projections formed between the cut-out sections, the locking projections having a spring plate portion and a latching portion. The spring plate portions are set at an angle to a plane of an upper surface of the support and are provided with a socket shaped to receive and be engaged with part of the locking arms. The locking arms are adapted to be guided axially through the cut-out and rotated to effect latching behind the locking projections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: HUGLOCK, SIAInventor: Bruno Mellis
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Publication number: 20140115862Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable height bed side guard device and method to reduce the risk of a child from falling out of bed while sleeping and help wean or transition a child away from needing a bed side guard. The bed side guard height can be adjusted and reduced or raised in set time intervals, providing a simple, step-by-step process to help a child become confident as well as subconsciously accustomed to being in a bed. The device comprises at least one elongated bolster with two or more connected layers that are assembled on top of a conventional mattress and secured in operative position along one side of the mattress by a conventional mattress pad or fitted bed sheet covering the mattress and the bolster and is tucked under the mattress. Multiple devices may be used to provide further security on all sides of a bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Christopher William Sommer
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Publication number: 20140115863Abstract: To automatically perform an attachment work of a material supply to a target object, a robot system includes a robot provided with a body, a first arm provided for the body and having a plurality of joints, a second arm provided for the body separately from the first arm and having a plurality of joints, and hand units respectively provided for the first arm and the second arm. The robot holds one of a plurality of types of workpiece components using the hand units of the first arm and the second arm at the same time, and the remaining type of the workpiece components is held and carried by the hand unit of the first arm or the second arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA YASKAWA DENKIInventors: Katsunori URABE, Kenichi MOTONAGA, Keigo ISHIBASHI, Takashi SHIINO
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Publication number: 20140115864Abstract: Embodiments of methods of assembling an abrasive blast respirator are disclosed. The method may comprise removably attaching an exhalation valve into an exhalation valve port of a facepiece, removably installing the facepiece into a hood, removably attaching a filter to a first inhalation valve, where the first inhalation valve is coupled to the facepiece, and removably attaching a breathing hose to a second inhalation valve, where the second inhalation valve is coupled to the facepiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Swapnil Gopal Patil, Joseph Rodrigues, Joseph Venagro
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Publication number: 20140115865Abstract: A blade gapping tool for setting the gap of a hair clipper bladeset, the blade gapping tool including a base, a locking member, an adjustable boss and an adjuster.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: ANDIS COMPANYInventors: Jeffrey D. Gross, Richard J. Tringali
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Publication number: 20140115866Abstract: A chain-like pressing device and a method of using same for press joining a tubular or hose-shaped workpiece with a fitting and/or a ferrule is provided. The device at least two pressing members interacting over the circumference in the radial direction. The pressing members can move relative to each other in the circumferential direction at their interacting surfaces that transmit the pressing force. The interacting surfaces enclose an angle of less than 180° therebetween. The pressing device includes a plurality of pressing members forming a first linkage for enclosing the workpiece, at least one of the pressing members transmits pressing force only by pressure or tension application through a further first pressing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Gustav Klauke GmbHInventor: Egbert Frenken
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Publication number: 20140115867Abstract: A system and method of attaching a natural stone to a wall surface includes attaching a piece of natural stone to a base plate so as to leave at least a portion of the base plate uncovered by the piece of natural stone and attaching the base plate to the wall surface with a fastener extending through the uncovered portion of the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Stonehaven Company, LLCInventor: Thomas L. Schlough
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Publication number: 20140115868Abstract: In various implementations, a coupling system may be utilized to couple part(s) and/or reduce the transfer of vibration between coupled parts. The coupling system may include a nut with an annular recess, a damper, and/or a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Gregory Ruhlander
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Publication number: 20140115869Abstract: A tool configured to install and torque multiple fasteners, such as nuts and/or bolts, positioned in confined and/or hard to reach areas. The tool includes a body portion, a plurality of fastener retainers, and a structure which permits both the remote tightening and torquing of such fasters. The tool also provides an actuator for the remote release of torque loads which may build up in the fastener retainers during such torquing of the fasteners. The actuator includes a lever arm pivotally connected to the body portion and a cam that is rotatable between a first position and a second position. A linkage is engaged by the cam and urges the lever arm to a torquing position upon the cam being in the first position and to a torque release position upon the cam being in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: The Boeing Company
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Publication number: 20140115870Abstract: A locator bushing is used in combination with a receiving member, such as a fixture plate. The locator bushing is a single integral item having a driver portion and a threaded portion to locate and position devices in relation to the receiving member. The driver portion includes a first locating surface and a drive element. The first locating surface locates the locator bushing in the receiving member. The drive element is configured to receive a rotational force to rotate the driver portion. The threaded portion releasably engages the receiving member and is used to position the locator assembly within the receiving member. The driver portion includes a second locating surface to selectively locate and position an insert device relative to both the locator assembly and the receiving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Elijah Tooling, Inc.Inventor: Richard V. Miller
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Publication number: 20140115871Abstract: A method is disclosed for the seamless scale-up of a micro reactor process, to transfer lab test to a pilot or production unit, the process comprising the steps of using a wall material for the lab reactor with a thermal conductivity lower than 3 W/m-K, and using a wall material for the production reactor with a thermal conductivity higher than 5 W/m-K.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Roland Guidat, Olivier Lobet, Pierr Woehl
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Publication number: 20140115872Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided methods for generating an isotropic or near-isotropic three-dimensional images from two-dimensional images. In accordance with the present invention the method includes, obtaining a first image of a body part in a first plane, wherein the first image generates a first image data volume; obtaining a second image of the body part in a second plane, wherein the second image generates a second image data volume; and combining the first and second image data volumes to form a resultant image data volume, wherein the resultant image data volume is isotropic or near-isotropic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Steines, Bijan Timsari, Konstantinos Tsougarakis, Philipp Lang
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Publication number: 20140115873Abstract: Disclosed is a micro-electro-mechanical switch, including a substrate having a gate connection, a source connection, a drain connection and a switch structure, coupled to the substrate. The switch structure includes a beam member, an anchor and a hinge. The beam member having a length sufficient to overhang both the gate connection and the drain connection. The anchor coupling the switch structure to the substrate, the anchor having a width. The hinge coupling the beam member to the anchor at a respective position along the anchor's length, the hinge to flex in response to a charge differential established between the gate and the beam member. The switch structure having gaps between the substrate and the anchor in regions proximate to the hinges.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Denis ELLIS, Padraig FITZGERALD, Jo-ey WONG, Raymond GOGGIN, Richard Tarik ECKL
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Publication number: 20140115874Abstract: Provided is a solder supply method of supplying, onto a mask sheet, solder to be printed on a printed circuit board. The method includes calculating an amount of solder supplied for a plurality of points in an X direction that is a lengthwise direction of a squeegee, and changing the amount of solder supplied at each point in the X direction based on a result of the calculation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yoshitaka NARITA, Takeshi FUJIMOTO, Hidetoshi SATO
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Publication number: 20140115875Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stator of an electric rotating machine is provided. The stator includes a plurality of teeth radially extended from a yoke portion formed by stacking steel sheets, a stator core having an insulating film on a surface of the teeth, and a winding portion including a plurality of layers of a power generating coil wound around each of the plurality of teeth. The method includes: a step of forming an insulating coating film by impregnating the power generating coil in a lower layer portion of the winding portion with a varnish using a liquid-type thermosetting resin, thereafter covering the power generating coil in a surface portion of the winding portion with a thermally meltable powder resin, and melt-bonding and thereafter curing the powder resin; and a step of curing the varnish that is performed simultaneously with the step of forming an insulating coating film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventor: Shinji BABA
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Publication number: 20140115876Abstract: A manufacturing method of a segment coil includes i) bending a wire assembly in which a plurality of conducting wires are twisted together in a manner such that the conducting wires are able to slide with respect to one another, and ii) compression molding the bent wire assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Ichiro OKADA, Hiroaki URANO
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Publication number: 20140115877Abstract: An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD.Inventors: Li-Shiang Liang, Joseph D. Gifford, John K. Chan, Lawrence J. Salvo
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Publication number: 20140115878Abstract: In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a touch screen panel including forming sensing electrodes for touch sensing on a substrate; forming metal patterns for electrical connection of the sensing electrodes on the sensing electrodes; forming a first protective layer including any one of silicon nitride (SiN) and silicon oxide (SiO) on the metal patterns; and forming a second protective layer including the other of the silicon nitride (SiN) and the silicon oxide (SiO) on the first protective layer is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toru Kimura
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Publication number: 20140115879Abstract: Provided is a separator for nonaqueous electrolyte electricity storage devices that includes an improved porous epoxy resin membrane. At least one compound selected from a carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid salt, a carboxylic acid anhydride, and a carboxylic acid halide, is brought into contact with a porous epoxy resin membrane, and thus hydroxyl groups contained in the porous membrane are reacted with the compound to produce carboxylic acid ester bonds. As a result of this treatment, the amount of active hydroxyl groups present in the porous epoxy resin membrane is reduced, and the porous epoxy resin membrane becomes suitable as a separator for nonaqueous electrolyte electricity storage devices. An epoxy resin sheet yet to be made porous may be subjected to reaction with the compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Yosuke Yamada, Yoshihide Kawaguchi, Shunsuke Noumi, Hiroyoshi Take
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Publication number: 20140115880Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making an electrolytic battery which is preferably used in movable facilities such as cars, boats and planes. The method comprises the following steps: inserting of intermixing plates 5a? into the battery case 1, one each at two sides thereof which are opposite to each other, inserting of the set of electrodes 2 between the two intermixing plates 5a? positioned in the battery case 1 and connecting of the two intermixing plates 5a? straightened out vertically with the bridging plate 5b? comprising a drain surface, which is slightly inclined towards the center thereof, and an opening provided approximately in the center thereof to enable electrolyte to flow back into the batter case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: IQ Power Licensing AGInventor: Günther BAUER
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Publication number: 20140115881Abstract: A flattened tube fin manufacturing apparatus includes: a press apparatus; an inter-row slit apparatus forming metal strips of a product width that are arranged in the width direction; a first feeding apparatus feeding the metal strips cut by the inter-row slit apparatus downstream; a cutoff apparatus that cuts the metal strips formed by the inter-row slit apparatus into predetermined lengths to form flattened tube fins; and a second feeding apparatus that feeds the flattened tube fins downstream. The plurality of metal strips outputted from the inter-row slit apparatus advance into the cutoff apparatus after entering a downwardly sagging state. The flattened tube fin manufacturing apparatus further includes a control unit controlling a feeding amount of the second feeding apparatus based on a feeding amount of the first feeding apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: HIDAKA SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hirofumi BABA, Yasuhiro ENDO, Kazuyuki TOMINAGA
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Publication number: 20140115882Abstract: A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Zita S. Netzel, John Lemke, David Seward, Brian W. Read, Bradley E. White, Corinna X. Chen, Paul Hayter
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Publication number: 20140115883Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of an aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise spirally wrapped or braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive monofilament fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Publication number: 20140115884Abstract: An electro-optic display is produced using a sub-assembly comprising a front sheet, an electro-optic medium; and an adhesive layer. An aperture is formed through the adhesive layer where the adhesive layer is not covered by the electro-optic medium, and the sub-assembly is adhered to a backplane having a co-operating member with the aperture engaged with a co-operating member, thus locating the sub-assembly relative to the backplane. In another form of electro-optic display, a chip extends through an aperture in the electro-optic medium and adhesive layer. In a third form, the aforementioned sub-assembly is secured to a backplane and then a cut is made through both backplane and sub-assembly to provide an aligned edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicants: POLYMER VISION LTD., E INK CORPORATIONInventors: Guy M. Danner, Valerie C. Northrup, Jonathan D. Albert, Holly G. Gates, Erik van Veenendaal, Fredericus J. Touwslager
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Publication number: 20140115885Abstract: Polymer materials are useful as electrode array bodies for neural stimulation. They are particularly useful for retinal stimulation to create artificial vision, cochlear stimulation to create artificial hearing, or cortical stimulation many purposes. The pressure applied against the retina, or other neural tissue, by an electrode array is critical. Too little pressure causes increased electrical resistance, along with electric field dispersion. Too much pressure may block blood flow. Common flexible circuit fabrication techniques generally require that a flexible circuit electrode array be made flat. Since neural tissue is almost never flat, a flat array will necessarily apply uneven pressure. Further, the edges of a flexible circuit polymer array may be sharp and cut the delicate neural tissue. By applying the right amount of heat to a completed array, a curve can be induced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Robert Greenberg, Neil Hamilton Talbot, Jordan Matthew Neysmith, James S. Little, Brian V. Mech, Mark S. Humayun, Dilek Guven, Anne Marie Ripley
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Publication number: 20140115886Abstract: A method and system for pre-marking a substrate to provide a visual reference enabling repetitive and accurate component placement on one or more substrates. The method for marking includes determining a first location on a substrate for placing a component relative to a cut outline of the substrate. The method includes placing a fiducial at a second location on the substrate to provide a known dimensional reference to the first location, such that the fiducial and the first location are configured to be in a field-of-view of a component placement machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicants: VOLEX PLC, APPLIED MICRO CIRCUITS CORPORATIONInventor: Benoit SEVIGNY
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Publication number: 20140115887Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous chemical leak detection cables that provide protection to sensor wires by using a conductive polymer coating that is resistant to corrosion by aqueous chemicals. In addition, non-conductive, liquid pervious layers may surround one or more of the sensor wires to assist in preventing false detection of a aqueous chemical leak as a result of various non-liquid contaminants. The non-conductive, liquid pervious layer may comprise braided, non-hygroscopic, non-conductive fibers, or a continuous, non-conductive pervious coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: RAYMOND & LAE ENGINEERING, INC.Inventor: Donald M. Raymond
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Publication number: 20140115888Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chip support board structure which includes the steps of forming a metal substrate structure, forming a photo resist pattern, etching the metal substrate structure to form a paddle, removing the photo resist pattern, pressing an insulation layer against the paddle, polishing the insulation layer, forming a circuit layer and forming a solder resist is disclosed. The metal substrate structure is formed by sandwiching a block layer with two metal substrate layers, multilayer. The metal substrate structure is etched under control to an effective depth such that each paddle thus formed has the same shape and depth. Therefore, the method of the present invention can be widely applied to the general mass production processes to effectively solve the problems in the prior arts due to depth differences, such offset, position mismatch and peeling off in the chip support board.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KINSUS INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Ting-Hao Lin, Yu-Te Lu, De-Hao Lu
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Publication number: 20140115889Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laminate circuit board which includes the sequential steps of metalizing the substrate to form the base layer, forming the first circuit metal layer, forming at least one insulation layer and at least one second circuit metal layer interleaved, removing the substrate, forming the support frame and forming the solder resist is disclosed. The laminate circuit board has a thickness less than 150 ?m. The support frame which does not overlap the first circuit metal layer is formed on the edge of the base layer by the pattern transfer process after the substrate is removed. The base layer formed of at least one metal layer is not completely removed. The support frame provides enhanced physical support for the entire laminate circuit board without influence on the electrical connection of the circuit in the second circuit metal layer, thereby solving the warping problem.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KINSUS INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Ting-Hao Lin, Yu-Te Lu, De-Hao Lu
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Publication number: 20140115890Abstract: A locator and wire stop device arranged to be mounted on a hand operated crimping tool outside of and adjacent to a crimp opening defined by crimping dies on the hand operated crimping tool and arranged to locate and retain at least one crimpable connector part between at least two crimping dies of the hand operated crimping tool. The locator and wire stop device includes a positioning mechanism for cooperation with a connector comprising the crimpable connector part, an axially protruding connection part, and an intermediate connector body comprising a transversal protrusion. The positioning mechanism comprises a pivotable connector and wire stop element, a first resilient locator element and a second locator element. The first resilient locator element has respective through holes arranged to receive and radially retain the connection part of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: PRESSMASTER ABInventors: Niklas Jonasson, John Hutchfield, Kellie Coble
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Publication number: 20140115891Abstract: A connector terminal preparation method includes the step of preparing a metal socket having a base and a cylindrical body extended from the base and then making a through hole on the base in communication with the inside of the cylindrical body and then electroplating a metal coating layer on the inner and outer surfaces of the base and cylindrical body of the metal socket, and the step of employing a mechanical processing process to deform the base of the metal socket and to have the through hole of the metal socket be fully enclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Po-Kai HSU
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Publication number: 20140115892Abstract: Methods for testing turbine blades. One method for testing turbine blades includes measuring dimensions of each of a first set of turbine blades. The method also includes testing airflow through first openings in each of the first set of turbine blades to determine airflow properties of each of the first set of turbine blades. The method includes determining a relationship between the dimensions and the airflow properties of each of the first set of turbine blades. The method includes measuring dimensions of each of a second set of turbine blades. The method also includes determining airflow properties for each of the second set of turbine blades based at least partially on the dimensions of the second set of turbine blades and the relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michelle Rene Bezdecny, Michael Evans Graham, Michael Lee Bartholomew
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Publication number: 20140115893Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for delivering reduced pressure for medical purposes to a desired site and to receive fluids in one instance includes a reservoir having an interior space operable to contain the fluids. A reduced-pressure delivery conduit is placed in fluid communication with the interior space for delivering the reduced pressure to the desired site. A source conduit and a pressure sensor conduit are placed in fluid communication with the interior space. A pressure sensor is placed in fluid communication with the pressure sensor conduit. A reduced-pressure source is placed in fluid communication with the source conduit. A reduced-pressure control unit is associated with the pressure sensor and the reduced-pressure source and is operable to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor and supply data from the reduced-pressure source and to determine when a reservoir-full/blockage condition exists. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin A. Pratt, Christopher Brian Locke, Aidan Tout