Patents Issued in November 27, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140345078
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for retrofitting a thermoforming trim removal system to utilize a perforated collection bag to collect waste instead of a rigid collection bin. The perforated collection bag can be made of inexpensive, disposable polymeric materials, including those that can be recycled in the same waste stream as the waste, thereby permitting full bags to be discarded without first emptying their waste contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: EVO Development, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Dean Robbins
  • Publication number: 20140345079
    Abstract: An extraction cleaner for a floor surface comprises a fluid delivery system for storing cleaning fluid and delivering the cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned and a fluid recovery system for removing the spent cleaning fluid and dirt from the surface to be cleaned and storing the spent cleaning fluid and dirt. The fluid delivery system can further include a bladder housed within a tank of the recovery system, and the bladder can be closed by a fill cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Johnson, Michael Graham, Mitchell DeJonge, Kenneth MI Lenkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20140345080
    Abstract: This patent relates to devices that can be manipulated by a user to expel or draw in a material. In one example, a hand-operable vacuum device can include an interface portion configured to contact a material. The hand-operable vacuum device can also include a deformable portion that extends along an axis that passes through the interface portion and wherein the deformable portion includes at least one longitudinally-oriented resilient structure that extends generally parallel to the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Del LATHIM
  • Publication number: 20140345081
    Abstract: A hinge (10) for mounting a door (14) on a piece of furniture, comprising a hinge arm (12) fixable to a fixed part (11) of the piece of furniture and a box (13) fixable to a door (14) of the piece of furniture, swingably connected to each other; the hinge further comprises a linear-type decelerating device (22) arranged inside the box (13), having a fluid-type decelerating cylinder (23) and return spring means (24), operatively connected with each other, which extend parallel to and spaced apart from each other. The fluid-type decelerating cylinder (23) is arranged in proximity to a side wall (18?) of the box (13) and the return spring means (24) are arranged in proximity to the opposite side wall (18?) of the box (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Arturo Salice S.p.A.
    Inventor: Luciano Salice
  • Publication number: 20140345082
    Abstract: A counterbalance assembly for an appliance hinge has a base including first and second spaced-apart side walls and a transverse face wall. A channel is located between the first and second side walls. First and second notch portions are respectively located in the first and second side walls. A rotating cam is supported on the base and has a camshaft that extends between the side walls and that is adapted for rotation about an axis of rotation, a first end located in the first notch portion and a second end located in the second notch portion. A biasing spring has an inner end engaged with the base and an outer end spaced from the base. A spring rod includes an outer end operatively coupled to the spring and an inner end operatively coupled to the lever. The lever also pivotally connects to the lobe of the cam. A damper assembly is connected to the base and having a piston which is moved between a first position and a second position by the lever contacting the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Mansfield Engineered Components, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Collene, Brian White
  • Publication number: 20140345083
    Abstract: A door stay for attachment to a door above a floor, the door stay comprising a mounting means, and a floor-contacting element rotatably mounted on said mounting means, the floor-contacting element being biased against said floor by the mounting means. Preferably, the floor-contacting element is a ball and the ball moves over the floor under tension. The door stay provides significant advantages in the positioning of a door so that it will not swing to and fro, but which can still nevertheless be swung open when desired by manual operation of the door. The door stay is attachable to the lower edge of the door, wherever required and removed when no longer required, or when it is required somewhere else. All of these features are provided in a relatively simple low cost door stay which is highly effective in practical use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Maxtech Consumer Products Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Mackay, Olivier Mayrand, Gilles Louis Vachon
  • Publication number: 20140345084
    Abstract: A device for transmitting at least one of electrical energy and electrical signals from a wall to a swivellable element fastened on the wall so as to be hinged about a hinge axis includes a wall part fastened to the wall, a swivellable-element part fastened on the swivellable-element, and a displacement drive. The swivellable-element part comprises an energy and/or signal transmitter comprising a wall-transmitter part arranged in the wall part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part arranged in the swivellable-element part. At least one of the wall-transmitter part and the swivellable-element-transmitter part are arranged so as to be displaceable in a direction of the hinge axis. The displacement drive is selectively actuatable. The displacement drive is operatively connected to at least one of the wall-transmitter part and a swivellable-element-transmitter part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: DR. HAHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Tibor Herglotz, Ingo Steinfeld
  • Publication number: 20140345085
    Abstract: A pivoting mechanism includes a first driving component, a second driving component and a pivot shaft. The first driving component includes a first pivoting portion and a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is disposed on the first pivoting portion. The second driving component includes a second pivoting portion, a second connecting portion, a positioning portion, a rotary unit and a rotary shaft. The second connecting portion is disposed on the second pivoting portion. The positioning portion is disposed on the second connecting portion. The positioning portion includes a slot structure, and the rotary unit is disposed inside the slot structure. The rotary shaft passes through the rotary unit, and two ends of the rotary shaft respectively pivot to inner walls of the slot structure. The pivot shaft is disposed between the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Shun-De Bai
  • Publication number: 20140345086
    Abstract: Provided is a magnetic hinge device including a rotor having an elongated body with a rotor surface at least one permanent rotor magnet coupled to the rotor surface. A stator including an inner surface that defines a cavity to receive the rotor, the rotor is positioned within the stator along a common axis of rotation. The inner surface of the stator is generally radially continuous having a first edge portion and a second edge portion such that the first edge portion is attached to the second edge portion at an offset. The stator having at least one permanent stator magnet coupled to the inner surface. The rotor includes a radial position that is configured to rotate to a neutral position within the stator. The neutral position along the common axis of rotation is in approximate alignment with the offset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Joey Erwin Heth
  • Publication number: 20140345087
    Abstract: An easily installable and preferably antimicrobial cover trim for a push bar of an exit device for a door, as well as a method for increasing fingerprint resistance of metal touch surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Triangle Brass Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Simon, Reed C. Baumgarten, Vicente Delgadillo
  • Publication number: 20140345088
    Abstract: This invention provides a molded fastener part having a good heat-bondability to PET resin film and being excellent in flexibility and sealability, comprising a substrate layer, a fastening rail layer comprising a polyolefin resin and having a groove portion or a rib portion, and an adhesive layer located therebetween, wherein said substrate layer is made of a polyethylene terephthalate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of polyethylene terephthalate, 0.1-3 parts by weight of styrene-methyl (metha) acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer, 3-20 parts by weight of softening agent, and 0.05-1.5 parts by weight of molding assistant, and said adhesive layer comprises a copolymer of ethylene and a monomer containing epoxy group, or a copolymer of ethylene, (metha) acrylate ester and a dicarboxylic anhydride monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: HOSOKAWA YOKO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukio Kobayashi, Yohei Kageyama, Takuro Maruyama
  • Publication number: 20140345089
    Abstract: A clip for a yoga mat which secures a towel to the mat. The clip has a frame portion along with a cam lever or actuator. A user of the device rotates the cam lever about an axis from a first position to a second position. As the cam lever is rotated toward the second position, a portion of the cam lever makes contact with a movable portion of the frame. The cam lever forces the movable portion from a top location toward a bottom location which shortens a space between two members of the clip. The towel and mat are secured when the device is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Lindsey KAALBERG
  • Publication number: 20140345090
    Abstract: A system for attaching a device to a glasses frame includes a spring clip that applies pressure to two sides of the glasses frame, and a magnet for attaching the device thereto. The device may attach directly to the magnet, or via a slide-on attachment piece. The spring clip may include a spring arm having distal ends that assist the spring clip in applying pressure to the glasses frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Yen-Sung Wang
  • Publication number: 20140345091
    Abstract: An article, for use in coupling a first member including a first material to a second member including a second material different than the first material, includes a clip having a first leg, a second leg, and a middle portion located between the first and second legs. The clip has an inner side including the first material and an outer side including the second material. The clip is aligned on one of the first and second members so the inner side of the clip contacts one of the first and second members and the outer side of the clip contacts the other of the first and second members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Frederick Pierce, John Charles Caris, Ajay Kumar Gupta
  • Publication number: 20140345092
    Abstract: A self-nesting zipper puller includes a body defining a periphery, a lanyard by which to suspend the zipper puller from a zipper for use; and a loop secured to the lanyard and engaged about the periphery of the body during use of the zipper puller to secure the lanyard and body as an enclosed structure captured by the zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: David A. Shereyk, John S. Pontaoe, Michael P. Pfotenhauer, Cassie M. Tweed
  • Publication number: 20140345093
    Abstract: A window covering fastener useful for securing the edge of window covering material, such as an arched shade. The fastener includes a clip that slides over the edge of the material and is secured by a pin inserted into the clip to pass through the material. A bracket of the fastener is installed on the structure of or surrounding a window. The bracket and clip engage one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Springs Window Fashions, LLC
    Inventor: William George Haen
  • Publication number: 20140345094
    Abstract: A jewelry clip used to attach jewelry to apparel or accessories. The jewelry clip comprises a clip apparatus including an s-shaped clip back that bows out from a top portion into a transitioning portion, the transitioning portion curving to a vertical front and tapering at a tapering portion into a pressure sensitive contact area portion that rests parallel to the vertical front, the pressure sensitive contact area portion including a base with a size that is proportional to the size of a companion jewelry, and the companion jewelry attached to the clip apparatus at the vertical front.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Double Star Studio LLC
    Inventors: Karlynn Keyes, Valor Lee
  • Publication number: 20140345095
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement comprises a first fastening member connected to a first strap and a second fastening member connected to a second strap. The first fastening member includes a first surface comprising at least one first interlocking member. The second fastening member includes a channel positioned between a second surface and a biasing member. The channel is configured to receive the first fastening member with the first surface facing the second surface. The second surface includes at least one second interlocking member configured to engage the first interlocking member in a manner that blocks the first interlocking member from moving relative to the second interlocking member in at least one direction. The biasing member is configured to urge the first interlocking member into engagement with the second interlocking member when the first fastening member is inserted into the channel of the second fastening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Berns, F. Grant Kovach, Alan Guyan, Mari Lucero, Kevin Patrick Fallon, Kristen Climer, Tara Machionna, Yvonne Lin, Tucker Fort
  • Publication number: 20140345096
    Abstract: A quick release buckle is revealed. The quick release buckle includes a male member, a female member and a pulling member. The male member consists of two symmetrical legs that can be deformed elastically and a U-shaped part disposed between the two legs. Two ends of one side of the U-shaped part with an opening are respectively connected to each of the two legs. The female member is inserted by and locked with the male member while the pulling member is connected to the U-shaped part of the male member. When users pull the pulling member out, two ends of the U-shaped part with the opening are deformed inward. Thus the two legs are further driven to be deformed inward. Therefore the male member is pulled out of the female member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicants: William Lee, LEON SPORTS LTD.
    Inventor: William LEE
  • Publication number: 20140345097
    Abstract: A ratcheting tie-down mechanism has a strap quick-release feature. The mechanism has a pair of spaced reel pins about which a load strap may be wound by a ratcheting mechanism which is actuated by an actuating arm. One or both of the reel pins may be disconnected from the mechanism, such as by pulling it out of a gap in the mechanism in which the wound strap is located, whereby the strap may be easily disconnected from the mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Jared Hanlon
  • Publication number: 20140345098
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a high strength synthetic strength member (7) containing rope (1) capable of being used with powered blocks where such rope has lighter weight and similar or greater strength than steel wire strength member containing ropes used with powered blocks. Disclosed also is the product resulting from such method. The product includes a synthetic strength member, a first synthetic portion (9) and a second synthetic portion. The first synthetic pillion is enclosed within the strength member and the second synthetic portion is situated external the strength member. At least a portion of the second synthetic portion also is situated internal a sheath (8) formed about the strength member. The second synthetic portion has a minimal of 8% at a temperature of between negative 20 and negative 15° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: HAMPIDJAN HF
    Inventor: Hjortur Erlendsson
  • Publication number: 20140345099
    Abstract: A hand-held rivet nut (rivet bolt) tool has a body having a base; two handles connected pivotally to the base; two pairs of links connected pivotally and respectively to the handles; a driven member connected pivotally to the pairs of the links; a mandrel mounted rotatably through the driven member and the base. A push-and-pull mandrel-driving device or a rotational mandrel-driving device is mounted detachably and hence replaceably on the driven member, is capable of driving the mandrel, the bushing and the threaded shaft. A user is allowed to choose either the push-and-pull mandrel-driving device or the rotational mandrel-driving device according to different working spaces or personal practices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Karat Industrial Corporation
    Inventor: Philey Ko
  • Publication number: 20140345100
    Abstract: A pin puller comprising a pull rod, a limiting member, and a supporting sleeve. The pull rod comprising a threaded portion, and the limiting member is screwed on the threaded portion. The supporting sleeve defining a receiving through hole, and the threaded portion movably passing through the receiving hole thereby the supporting sleeve can be movably sleeved on the threaded portion and limited by the limiting member. One end of the threaded portion can be received in the receiving hole defining a stepped hole. The pin puller further comprising a locking member, the locking member can be detachably latched into the stepped hole, and partially protruding from the threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicants: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: JIAN-MING HUANG, CHANG-XUE HE, HONG-LI GUAN
  • Publication number: 20140345101
    Abstract: In this manufacturing method, when a plurality of planetary shaft main bodies are arranged at even intervals around a sun shaft main body, a state in which a sun threaded section is engaged with each of planetary threaded sections is referred to as a regular assembled state, and an assembly formed by a combination of the sun shaft main body and the planetary shaft main body in the regular assembled state is referred to as a first assembly. The first assembly is assembled in a state in which the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body is in correspondence with the relationship of the planetary shaft main body and the sun shaft main body in the regular assembled state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasuo KINOSHITA, Masakazu KURIHARA, Hideo SAITO, Motohiro TSUZUKI
  • Publication number: 20140345102
    Abstract: A method for installing packing in a remote manufacturing yard is provided. The method can include the steps of manufacturing structured packing in a facility away from the remote manufacturing yard; splitting a level of the structured packing into a plurality of sections and then placing each section into a separate box for transport, wherein each box can include an inner profile configured to match its section of packing so as to reduce damage to the packing during transport; transporting the boxes to the remote manufacturing yard; and installing the packing into a column section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: Claude GRANGER
  • Publication number: 20140345103
    Abstract: A method for removal of a hydrate plug (7) in a tube (92) in connection with a petroleum well (9) is described. A hydrate plug remover (2) is included having a collecting container (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Espen Osaland, Lasse Haugland
  • Publication number: 20140345104
    Abstract: A king pin removal tool for displacing a king pin comprises a drive plate defining a drive opening, an anchor plate, a first drive member, a spacing system, and a stabilizing system. The spacing system supports the drive plate and the anchor plate relative to the king pin such that the first drive member is aligned with the king pin axis. The first drive member engages the drive plate such that rotation of the first drive member relative to the drive plate displaces the first drive member through the drive opening and along the king pin axis to displace the king pin along the king pin axis relative to the axle member and the knuckle assembly. The stabilizing system supports the drive plate to prevent rotation of the drive plate relative to the axle member when the first drive member is rotated relative to the drive plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Tiger Tool International Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Andrews, Kirk Jansen
  • Publication number: 20140345105
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, a first ejection actuator coupled to the door and configured to move simultaneously with the door, a second ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the second ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the second ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the second ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Exablox Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas Brockett
  • Publication number: 20140345106
    Abstract: A method of installing a vaporizer in a remote manufacturing yard is provided. The method can include the steps of obtaining a lower stage and an upper stage of a vaporizer; obtaining a first column section and a second column section; installing the lower stage to a bottom head such that the lower stage is in fluid communication with an inner volume of the bottom head; installing the first column section over and around the lower stage and fitting and welding a bottom of the first column section to the bottom head; installing the upper stage; and installing the second column section and fitting and welding a bottom of the second course to the first course.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour I'Etude et I'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Yves HARDY, Claude GRANGER, Philippe GRIGOLETTO, Qun-Fang LI
  • Publication number: 20140345107
    Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs, golf club heads, and methods of manufacture are described herein. In one embodiment, a golf club head includes a strike face having one or more grooves with edges, where one or more of the edges is unsmooth. Other embodiments are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: John A. Solheim, David L. Petersen
  • Publication number: 20140345108
    Abstract: A wall panel that can be secured along an associated wall structure is formed from a thin-walled material having a substantially uniform thickness. The wall panel includes first and second longitudinally-extending edges, and first, second and third wall portions. A first interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the first wall portion, and a second interengagement feature extends lengthwise along the second wall portion. The first and second interengagement features are dimensioned to cooperate with one another to operatively provide a non-visual indicator of a positive interengagement between two wall panels. A wall panel kit and a method of manufacture are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Wayne M. Wagner, Robert T. Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20140345109
    Abstract: A device for folding an implant having a wing into a an overlapped configuration includes a funnel body comprising: a first portion configured to receive and protect the implant when the wing of the implant is in a flat or relaxed state, a second portion proximal to the first portion and configured to engage and fold opposite first and second side portions of the wing of the implant in a predetermined direction when the implant is retracted proximally from the first portion of the funnel body and into the second portion of the funnel body, and an overlap guide configured to direct the path of a first one of the side portions of the wing such that the first and second side portions of the wing are overlapped in a predetermined manner and to prevent respective edges of the first and second side portions of the wing from butting into each other as the first and second side portions of the wing are guided into the overlapping configuration during proximal retraction of the implant relative to the funnel body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Peter Grant, Bartosz Pawlikowski, Daniel Slattery, Matthew Murphy, Chris Martin
  • Publication number: 20140345110
    Abstract: In an anchor system, for example, an undercut anchor system, having an anchor bolt with an expansion element, preferably at least one engagement means for the purpose of bearing a load, an expansion sleeve surrounding the anchor bolt, a means for detecting an axial end position of the expansion sleeve on the expansion element when the expansion sleeve is expanded and moved axially, the axial end position of the expansion sleeve should be able to be detected precisely. This problem is solved in that the means has a sensor for the purpose of detecting the axial end position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Joerg Appl, Serhey Khandozhko
  • Publication number: 20140345111
    Abstract: Featured is a vascular access device such as an IV catheter device including a housing, a tubular member and a seal member, and a securing mechanism. The housing includes a proximal and distal portion and a chamber that extends between the proximal and distal portions. The tubular member is coupled to the housing distal portion so it is fluidly coupled to the chamber. The seal member is disposed within the chamber and the securing mechanism secures the seal member distal end to the housing proximal portion so the seal member is sealingly and compressibly retained between a chamber proximal end and the securing mechanism. Such a seal member also is constituted so a portion of the seal member moves axially responsive to an axial force applied to the proximal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Richard Belley, Richard Fiser, Eugene Weilbacher
  • Publication number: 20140345112
    Abstract: A hose coupling and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The hose coupling includes a stem to which is staked a ferrule. The stem includes a radially inwardly directed groove into which a radially inwardly directed wedge of the ferrule is staked. The wedge includes a width that is greater than the width of the groove before staking. Moreover, the groove includes a bottom surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a first angle, while the wedge includes an inner surface from which first and second canted sides extend at a second angle. The first and second angles are not parallel but within five degrees of one another. The stem and ferrule form at least six distinct regions of surface contact to guard against rotation of the ferrule relative to the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventor: Aaron T. Brill
  • Publication number: 20140345113
    Abstract: In order to reliably ensure a press-in connection between joining elements, in particular a press-in nut and a pre-punched component, a press-in device contains a die which has a die ring and a die mandrel. The die mandrel is mounted counter to a spring force in the manner of a pilot pin. In addition, the die ring is also mounted counter to a spring force such that a two-stage press-in operation is carried out. Preferably, during a first press-in stage an anti-rotation lock is formed between the press-in nut and the component and in a second press-in stage an axial pull-out prevention measure is formed. To this end, the die mandrel deforms a nut flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: RICHARD BERGNER VERBINDUNGSTECHNIK GMBH & CO KG
    Inventor: KLAUS DEHLKE
  • Publication number: 20140345114
    Abstract: A yard leveling base for leveling a column during assembly is provided. The yard leveling base is configured to allow for a packed column section of a column to be placed on a top surface of the yard leveling base, the yard leveling base can further include a bottom surface configured to maintain substantial contact with the ground of a remote manufacturing yard, wherein the yard leveling base is adapted to adjust the level of the top surface of the yard leveling base to account for unevenness or slope of the ground of the remote manufacturing yard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventor: Claude GRANGER
  • Publication number: 20140345115
    Abstract: A remote manufacturing yard configured to build a cryogenic distillation column for use in an air separation unit (“ASU”) is provided. the remote manufacturing yard can include a fabrication facility comprising an enclosure. The fabrication facility further can also include a vertical plate roller; a lifting device, an assembly table configured to support two or more partial shells simultaneously; a first weld machine configured to weld the two or more partial shells together to form a course while keeping the two or more partial shells stationary; a column section assembly area having a second weld machine disposed therein, a distributor installation area configured to receive at least one column section and install a distributor within the column section to form a distributor column section; and a packing installation area configured to receive the distributor column section and install packing within the distributor column section to form a packed column section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude
    Inventors: Claude GRANGER, Yves HARDY, Emmanuelle BROMET, Jean ROY, Herve FERRIERE, Sylvain MADE
  • Publication number: 20140345116
    Abstract: A method includes having test plate and light source, the test plate having matrix of first pattern-dots and equally divided into blocks. Intersecting surfaces between the first pattern-dots and the first bottom surface have the same radius rx. Detecting a luminous flux ?X of each block and a total luminous flux ?t of the test plate when light source is activated; calculating an average luminous flux ?ave; calculating the radius rx1 of the first pattern-dots in each block assuming that an actual luminous flux of each block is equal to the average luminous flux according to the formula rx1=rx×sqrt (?ave/?X). Providing a substrate having the same structure as the base and the substrate being divided into blocks according to the same principle as the test plate. Forming second pattern-dots having the same arrangements as the first pattern-dots and having radius of rx1 in each block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: LI-YING WANG HE
  • Publication number: 20140345117
    Abstract: A lead frame for assembling a semiconductor device has a die pad surrounded by lead fingers. Each of the lead fingers has a proximal end close to but spaced from an edge of the die pad and a distal end farther from the die pad. A semiconductor die is attached to a surface of the die pad. The die has die bonding pads on its upper surface that are electrically connected to the proximal ends of the lead fingers with bond wires. An encapsulation material covers the bond wires, semiconductor die and the proximal ends of the lead fingers. Prior to assembly, hot spots of the die are determined and the lead fingers closest to the hot spots are selected to project closer to the die than the other lead fingers. These longer lead fingers assist in dissipating the heat at the die hot spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
    Inventors: Chetan Verma, Piyush Kumar Mishra, Cheong Chiang Ng
  • Publication number: 20140345118
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Charles I. Cook
  • Publication number: 20140345119
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing substantially two-dimensional flat coils (28), wherein at least two cover plates (2, 3) that each have a cover surface (20) and a former (4) having a former surface (21) that is smaller than the cover surfaces are provided, wherein the former is releasably clamped between the two cover plates, such that at least some sections of lateral support surfaces (10) are formed by projecting sections (9) of the cover plates, wherein a coil conductor (25) for the geometry of the flat coil (28) is wound along the circumference of the former between the cover plates, and wherein the wound coil conductors (25) are fixed locally relative to one another through cut-outs (16) in at least one of the cover plates. The invention further relates to a corresponding winding device (1, 11, 22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: FRIEDRICH-ALEXANDER-UNIVERSITÄT ERLANGEN-NÜRNBERG
    Inventors: Jan Tremel, Florian Risch
  • Publication number: 20140345120
    Abstract: A printed board working apparatus includes a transport device which transports a printed board in a horizontal direction, and a moving member which moves in a horizontal direction above the transport device. The printed board working apparatus includes a plurality of component attaching portions which are aligned in the installation direction and move together with the moving member. The printed board working apparatus also includes at least one working head which performs work on the printed board held by the transport device. The working head is attached to at least one component attaching portion out of the plurality of component attaching portions, and can change a position relative to the moving member in the installation direction. A region where the working head cannot perform work as the number of working heads increases is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: YAMAHA HATSUDOKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Takeshi OGISO
  • Publication number: 20140345121
    Abstract: An elevator shaft door sill installation apparatus includes first and second assembly jig parts mounted at gage guide rails and a laser arranged at one of the parts for aligning the sill in the vertical direction. The alignment of the sill in the horizontal direction is undertaken with a line set including at least two lines, a first line having a first run extending from the first part to a first sill corner and from there by a second run to the second part, and a second line extending from the second part to a second sill corner. If the lines are tightened and a marking between the first and second runs is at the first corner of the sill, the sill is aligned in the horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Karl Erny, Hans Kocher
  • Publication number: 20140345122
    Abstract: An adapter device with TEFLON gasket that stops vehicle a/c system leaks on most R134a Freon non-serviceable a/c hoses. The adapter device with TEFLON gasket makes the hose “serviceable” by replacing the damaged “non-serviceable” service port with a new “serviceable” service port and valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Ronie Dale Durall
  • Publication number: 20140345123
    Abstract: Manufacturing a product, wherein the product includes a first part and a second part, wherein the first part includes solder pins and the second part includes solder pads, wherein each of the solder pins has the matching solder pad, wherein each of the solder pads is covered by a matching solder paste bead. Aligning the solder pins against the solder pads in a way that each pair of the solder pin and the matching solder pad is thermally and electrically connected by the matching solder paste bead. Connecting a mating connector to the first part, wherein the mating connector is operable for providing a part of an electrical conducting path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce J. Chamberlin, Andreas Huber, Harald Huels, Thomas-Michael Winkel
  • Publication number: 20140345124
    Abstract: A method for solderless electrical press-fit contacting of electrically conductive press-fit pins in circuit boards include: providing a circuit board having a thickness, at least one electrical conductor path, and a contacting opening guided perpendicularly through the circuit board and having a metallized inner wall; providing an electrically conductive press-fit pin having a longitudinal axis and having a press-fit region suitable for press-fitting into the contacting opening and having a substantially round cross section; and press-fitting the press-fit pin into the contacting opening by applying onto the press-fit pin a force acting along the longitudinal axis of the press-fit pin, press-fitting being assisted by the application of ultrasound acting on the press-fit pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Patrik PATZNER, Carsten KASCHUBE, Christoph GMELIN, Andreas OTTO, Markus REINHARD, Ronny WOLF
  • Publication number: 20140345125
    Abstract: A packaging substrate includes: a dielectric layer unit having top and bottom surfaces; a positioning pad embedded in the bottom surface of the dielectric layer unit; at least a passive element having a plurality of electrode pads disposed on upper and lower surfaces thereof, the passive element being embedded in the dielectric layer unit and corresponding to the positioning pad; a first circuit layer disposed on the top surface of the dielectric layer unit, the first circuit layer having first conductive vias electrically connected to the electrode pads disposed on the upper surface of the passive element; and a second circuit layer disposed on the bottom surface of the dielectric layer unit, the second circuit layer having second conductive vias electrically connected to the electrode pads disposed on the lower surface of the passive element. Through the embedding of the passive element, the overall structure may have a reduced height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Shih-Ping Hsu, Zhao-Chong Zeng
  • Publication number: 20140345126
    Abstract: A packaging substrate includes: a dielectric layer unit having top and bottom surfaces; a positioning pad embedded in the bottom surface of the dielectric layer unit; at least a passive element having a plurality of electrode pads disposed on upper and lower surfaces thereof, the passive element being embedded in the dielectric layer unit and corresponding to the positioning pad; a first circuit layer disposed on the top surface of the dielectric layer unit, the first circuit layer having first conductive vias electrically connected to the electrode pads disposed on the upper surface of the passive element; and a second circuit layer disposed on the bottom surface of the dielectric layer unit, the second circuit layer having second conductive vias electrically connected to the electrode pads disposed on the lower surface of the passive element. Through the embedding of the passive element, the overall structure may have a reduced height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Shih-Ping Hsu, Zhao-Chong Zeng
  • Publication number: 20140345127
    Abstract: A method of connecting a cable with a cable connector comprises the steps of mounting a signal transmitting contact on a housing of a cable connector, said signal transmitting contact being formed to have an intersecting portion, an inclined portion and mutually opposite crooked portions forming a slit, forming an annular groove on an insulator covering a core wire in a cable, engaging the annular groove on the cable with the crooked portions so that the core wire appearing in the annular groove is pressed into the slit, and causing a part of the insulator of the cable positioned to demarcate the annular groove to be pushed by the inclined portion of the signal transmitting contact to move for projecting from a top end of the cable toward the outside so that the core wire appearing in the annular groove is put in press-contact with the slit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: DAI-ICHI SEIKO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Junji OHSAKA