Patents Issued in May 14, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150129073
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a quick release end cap device for manually attaching to, or removal from, a hose line, pipeline or pipeline termination bank. The quick release end cap device is useful to identify the contents of the hose line, pipeline, or pipeline termination bank. The end cap device is interchangeable among and between hoses, pipelines and pipeline termination banks. The end cap is further advantageous in that it does not require any tools and is designed to capture drips when the quick release end cap is attached to the pipeline, hose line, or pipeline termination bank. The end cap device comprises a generally cylindrical housing, a cavity area on the housing designed for insertion of an interchangeable identification card, and a recess within the housing to engage a drip pad. The housing includes at least one flexible locking tab to facilitate the quick release feature of the end cap device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Norman Quagliani
  • Publication number: 20150129074
    Abstract: A liner or prepreg for installation in pipelines includes a deformable circular knitted fabric impregnated with synthetic resin, which is preferably UV-curable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Johann KÜBEL
  • Publication number: 20150129075
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a self-draining hose. The self-draining hose includes a flexible hose connected to an inlet end fitting and an outlet end fitting and defines a fluid passage through the flexible hose. The flexible hose is made from an elastomer material having a memory with a cross-sectional flat profile defining a collapsed position closing the fluid passage, and has is expandable to an expanded position opening the fluid passage. In use, upon introduction of a pressurized fluid at the inlet end fitting the flexible hose expands from the collapsed position to the expanded position to permit flow of the fluid through the fluid passage towards the outlet end fitting. Upon termination of the introduction of the pressurized fluid at the inlet end fitting the memory of the elastomer material collapses the flexible hose from the expanded position to the collapsed position expelling the fluid from the fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Roger C. WALSH
  • Publication number: 20150129076
    Abstract: A tube assembly is disposed between a cylinder head of an engine and a fuel supply valve housing. The tube assembly includes a tube member, a first fitting member coupled to each end of the tube member, a second fitting member coupled to the first fitting member proximate to the fuel supply valve housing and a third fitting member coupled to the first fitting member proximate to the cylinder head. The tube member includes an inner tube configured to receive fuel therein and an outer tube disposed around the inner tube. The outer tube is communicably coupled to a leakage detection system. The first fitting member, the second fitting member and the second fitting member include respective passages that fluidly communicate with the inner tube and the outer tube of the tube member. Each of the second and third fitting members also includes radially spaced grooves at both faces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Snodgrass, Michael D. Gough, Nicholas E. Wainscott, Oren P. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20150129077
    Abstract: A device comprising: (a) housing structure; (b) a plurality of pegs in communication with the housing structure; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of pegs extend at an angle relative to a plane so that the extends between at least a portion of the plurality of pegs, and wherein the angle of the plurality of pegs are in different directions so that the at least a portion of the plurality of pegs are movable from a first side of the plane to the second side of the plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Sheila A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150129078
    Abstract: A functional weaving vamp fabric is disclosed, which is formed by a two beams jacquard according to a texture composition. The two beams jacquard comprises two warp beams, a jacquard and a plurality of weft knitting mechanisms, characterized in: the warp group having a plurality of first warp units and a plurality of second wrap units, the two warp beams yarn feed roller groups respectively delivering the plurality of first warp units and the plurality of second wrap units, the weft group having a plurality of weft units, and respectively delivering the plurality of corresponding weft units; wherein the jacquard interlaces the warp group and the weft group according to the texture composition, and using diversity of yarn materials or thread diameters of the plurality of first warp units and the plurality of second wrap units to produce the functional weaving vamp fabric in the process of single weaving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Ching-Ting YUN
  • Publication number: 20150129079
    Abstract: Air-jet weaving machine with an apparatus for the supply of compressed air with several pneumatically adjustable pressure regulators (1.1, 1.2, 1.3), wherein the pneumatically adjustable pressure regulators (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) respectively comprise a pneumatic control inlet (3.1, 3.2, 3.3). Furthermore an electrically controllable pressure adjusting means (4) and a control pressure line (5) is present, in which various different air pressure values are producible by the electrically controllable pressure adjusting means (4). To each pneumatic control inlet (3.1, 3.2, 3.3), an electrically switchable valve (6.1, 6.2, 6.3) is allocated, by which the pneumatic control inlet (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) is connectable with the control pressure line (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Lindauer DORNIER GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Gielen
  • Publication number: 20150129080
    Abstract: A combined unit comprises an actuator and a plurality of support members coupled together in series connected to the actuator. Each support member further comprises a retractable shear blade (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Robert John Castle
  • Publication number: 20150129081
    Abstract: An automotive or other power system including a flow cell, in which the stack that provides power is readily isolated from the storage vessels holding the cathode slurry and anode slurry (alternatively called “fuel”) is described. A method of use is also provided, in which the “fuel” tanks are removable and are separately charged in a charging station, and the charged fuel, plus tanks, are placed back in the vehicle or other power system, allowing fast refueling. The technology also provides a charging system in which discharged fuel is charged. The charged fuel can be placed into storage tanks at the power source or returned to the vehicle. In some embodiments, the charged fuel in the storage tanks can be used at a later date. The charged fuel can be transported or stored for use in a different place or time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Yet-Ming CHIANG, Ricardo BAZZARELLA
  • Publication number: 20150129082
    Abstract: A skid-mounted compressed gas dispensing station comprises a skid-mounted assembly, with the skid adapted to be mounted to the ground; wherein the skid-mounted assembly comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of a dryer assembly, one or more compressors, a compressed gas storage tank, one or more dispenser assemblies, and an electrical control system, either integral to or pre-mounted on the skid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Clean Energy
    Inventors: Colm Murphy, Brad Miller
  • Publication number: 20150129083
    Abstract: A filling unit for contact or contactless filling an article is disclosed. The filling unit includes a tank comprising: a first valve, which may allow or prevent the fluidic connection between a first region of the tank and the article; a first fluidic line which extends from the tank to the article in case of contact filling; a second valve, which may allow or prevent the flow along the first fluidic line; and a control unit configured to set the first valve in a first closed configuration and the second valve in a second open configuration in case of contact filling. The filling unit further includes a second fluidic line distinct from the first fluidic line and extends from the inner volume of the article to a discharge area distinct from the tank; and a third valve, which may allow or prevent the flow along the second fluidic line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Filippo BANDINI, Mattia CENCI, Alessandro MAMELI
  • Publication number: 20150129084
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for inflating objects. Particularly, at least one implementation includes a semi-flexible inflation needle that can bend without breaking Furthermore, at least one implementation includes a semi-flexible inflation needle that includes a cut out portion as a safety feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: KERRY J. MAW
  • Publication number: 20150129085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a funnel comprising: a funnel body, where said funnel body includes an inner layer and an outer layer, and where said funnel body is made of a flexible material; a wide first opening and a wide second opening, where the first opening is larger than the second opening, and where the first opening has a curved portion and a planar portion; and an outwardly extending curved lip disposed on the rim of the first opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jeanette Everett
  • Publication number: 20150129086
    Abstract: A gear assembly that includes a cutting gear having an outer edge and an inner edge, wherein a plurality of gear teeth is formed on the outer edge thereof; and an internal gear having an outer edge and an inner edge. The internal gear further includes a plurality of gear teeth formed on the inner edge thereof, wherein the gear teeth formed on the inner edge of the internal gear are adapted to engage the gear teeth formed on the outer edge of the cutting gear; a plurality of troughs, wherein each trough in the plurality of troughs is formed between two of the gear teeth formed on the inner edge of the internal gear; and a plurality of debris discharge channels, wherein each debris discharge channel is formed at the bottommost portion of each trough and extends away from the trough toward the outer edge of the internal gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Michael J. SCHUMACHER
  • Publication number: 20150129087
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a method of making porous nitrogenized titanium coated substrates. The process includes depositing titanium on a substrate using a glancing angle deposition (GLAD) process and then nitrogenizing the deposited titanium using a thermal or plasma-assisted thermal gaseous nitrogenizing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Michael B. Hintz
  • Publication number: 20150129088
    Abstract: A method of making a corrosion resistant brass component that includes the steps: forming a gaseous atmosphere containing labile sulfur by combustion of potassium bisulfate or hydrogen sulfide; and contacting surfaces of a finished brass component with the gaseous atmosphere containing labile sulfur. The surfaces of the brass component are contacted with the gaseous atmosphere at an elevated temperature for a time sufficient to form a metal-sulfide rich layer of at least 5 microns in thickness. Further, the brass component is corrosion resistant after the contacting step as determined by standardized testing that yields dezincification penetration of less than 200 microns in depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin L. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20150129089
    Abstract: A hydrogen-free amorphous dielectric insulating film having a high material density and a low density of tunneling states is provided. The film is prepared by e-beam deposition of a dielectric material on a substrate having a high substrate temperature Tsub under high vacuum and at a low deposition rate. In an exemplary embodiment, the film is amorphous silicon having a density greater than about 2.18 g/cm3 and a hydrogen content of less than about 0.1%, prepared by e-beam deposition at a rate of about 0.1 nm/sec on a substrate having Tsub=400° C. under a vacuum pressure of 1×10?8 Torr.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Xiao Liu, Daniel R. Queen, Frances Hellman
  • Publication number: 20150129090
    Abstract: Extrudeable Al—Mg—Si aluminium alloy with improved strength, corrosion resistance, crush properties and temperature stability, in particular useful in or close to the front part of vehicles. The composition of the alloy is defined within the following coordinate points of an Mg—Si diagram: a1-a2-a3-a4, where in wt % a1=0.60 Mg, 0.65Si, a2=0.90Mg, 1.0Si, a3=1.05Mg, 0.75Si and a4=0.70Mg, 0.50Si and where the alloy has a non-recrystallised grain structure in the extruded profile containing in addition the following alloy components in wt %: Fe up to 0.30 Cu 0.1-0.4 Mn 0.4-1.0 Cr up to 0.25 Zr up to 0.25 and Ti 0.005-0.15 incidental impurities up to 0.1 each and including Zn up to 0.5 with balance Al.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Norsk Hydro ASA
    Inventors: Ulf Tundal, Oddvin Reiso, Svein Roger Skjervold, Angela Dawne Kubiak
  • Publication number: 20150129091
    Abstract: A magnesium alloy includes 3 to 7.0% Zn, 0.001 to 0.5% Ca, the remainder being magnesium containing impurities, which promote electrochemical potential differences and/or the formation of intermetallic phases, in a total amount of no more than 0.005 of Fe, Si, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Al, Zr and P, wherein the alloying elements are selected from the group of the rare earths having the ordinal numbers 21, 39, 57 to 71 and 89 to 103 in a total amount of no more than 0.001% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Heinz Mueller, Peter Uggowitzer, Joerg Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20150129092
    Abstract: A magnesium alloy includes <3% by weight of Zn, ?0.6% by weight of Ca, with the rest being formed by magnesium containing impurities, which favor electrochemical potential differences and/or promote the formation of intermetallic phases, in a total amount of no more than 0.005% by weight of Fe, Si, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Al, Zr and P, wherein the alloy contains elements selected from the group of rare earths with the atomic number 21, 39, 57 to 71 and 89 to 103 in a total amount of no more than 0.002% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Heinz Mueller, Peter Uggowitzer, Joerg Loeffler
  • Publication number: 20150129093
    Abstract: A method of processing a metal alloy includes heating to a temperature in a working temperature range from a recrystallization temperature of the metal alloy to a temperature less than an incipient melting temperature of the metal alloy, and working the alloy. At least a surface region is heated to a temperature in the working temperature range. The surface region is maintained within the working temperature range for a period of time to recrystallize the surface region of the metal alloy, and the alloy is cooled so as to minimize grain growth. In embodiments including superaustenitic and austenitic stainless steel alloys, process temperatures and times are selected to avoid precipitation of deleterious intermetallic sigma-phase. A hot worked superaustenitic stainless steel alloy having equiaxed grains throughout the alloy is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: ATI PROPERTIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robin M. Forbes Jones, Ramesh S. Minisandram
  • Publication number: 20150129094
    Abstract: This bearing steel material satisfies a predetermined elemental composition, and is characterized by having, in the region (boundary region) from the boundary surface of spheroidal cementite to a position at 20 nm away in a base material, no greater than 0.6% (excluding 0%) of Si (boundary Si), no greater than 0.10% (excluding 0%) of Ni (boundary Ni), no greater than 0.10% (excluding 0%) of Cu (boundary Cu), no greater than 0.03% (including 0%) of Mo (boundary Mo), no greater than 0.10% (excluding 0%) of Mn (boundary Mn), and no greater than 0.9% (excluding 0%) of Cr (boundary Cr), and the circularity coefficient of the spheroidized cementite being at least 0.80. The bearing steel material exhibits favorable cold-workability during the production of a bearing component by means of cold working.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)
    Inventors: Masaki Kaizuka, Yosuke Shindo
  • Publication number: 20150129095
    Abstract: A clutch case comprises a pair of clamshell members hinged together at a bottom edge thereof such that the members, when closed, form an interior chamber for containing objects and, when open, provide access to the interior chamber. The clutch case also includes a smartphone mounting plate to hold a smartphone. The mounting plate is configured so that both any physical buttons as well as the touch screen of the smartphone will be useable when it is still attached to the clutch case. The mounting plate also allows a user to utilize the smartphone's camera while it is still held in the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Fiona Kotur Marin
  • Publication number: 20150129096
    Abstract: A non-folding wallet has a front wall, a rear wall and four side edges. Three of the side edges are closed and the fourth is open to provide access to a compartment defined between the front and rear walls. The rear wall defines a rear wall opening. A securing strap is attached at a top edge and a bottom edge to the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Sha, David Sha
  • Publication number: 20150129097
    Abstract: Particular embodiments of the invention comprise multi-wear layer tire treads for retreaded tires and methods of forming retreaded tires. In particular embodiments, a multi-wear layer tire tread includes a thickness bounded depth wise by a ground-engaging top side and a bottom side, the thickness extending laterally between opposing side edges and longitudinally in a lengthwise direction of the tread. Such tire tread may further include a removable tread portion recessed from the top side to form a subsequent wear layer, the removable tread portion extending into the tread thickness from the bottom side and terminating a distance below the top side, the removable portion having a width arranged between opposing interior surfaces of the tread recessed below the top side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicants: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE, S.A., COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN
    Inventors: E. Bruce Colby, Dimitri G. Tsihlas, Cesar E. Zarak
  • Publication number: 20150129098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire of which the stiffness of tread blocks is improved in a circumferential direction. According to embodiments of the present invention, second grooves are formed to have a depth larger than the depth of a first groove so that the volume of the first blocks is similar to the volume of the second blocks and the stiffness of the first blocks is similar to the stiffness of the second blocks. Further, a first angle is made to be larger than a second angle so that the stiffness of the first blocks is similar to the stiffness of the second blocks. Accordingly, there is an effect of improving the braking performance or grip performance of a tire by making the stiffness of the tire uniform in the circumferential direction of the tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Hyeun Soo LEE
  • Publication number: 20150129099
    Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-skid chain (1), in particular for forestry and agricultural vehicles. The anti-skid chain (1) is to permit high traction, while it has a low weight and can be easily mounted. It should simultaneously be permitted for driving on roads. To enable this, an anti-skid chain to be attached to two wheels with tires (2) disposed one behind the other at fixed distances, in particular for the two wheels of a tandem axle, is provided according to the invention. The anti-skid chain (1) comprises two lateral, laterally stable guide chains (4) which are located, in the mounted state, laterally of the tread (12) of the tires (2). Between the two guide chains (4), a chain mesh (14) with chain strands (15) extends. Preferably, the chain mesh is subdivided into ladder sections (16) which are only connected to each other via the guide chain (4). Joint points (9) of the guide chains are located in a radial position between the radius of the tire shoulder (12) and the tire center (13).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Weerts Mathis, Rieger Johannes
  • Publication number: 20150129100
    Abstract: A tyre for motor vehicle wheels, includes a carcass structure including at least one carcass layer, a belt structure applied in a radially outer position with respect to the carcass structure, a tread band applied in a radially outer position with respect to the belt structure, and at least one elastomeric material layer arranged between the carcass structure and the belt structure in which the at least one elastomeric material layer includes inorganic fibres of magnesium and/or aluminium silicates having nanometric dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Marco NAHMIAS NANNI, Luca GIANNINI, Angela LOSTRITTO
  • Publication number: 20150129101
    Abstract: An object of the present invention aims to provide a cord formed by twisting purified polysaccharide fibers which are manufactured by using a raw material with a low environmental impact and do not emit carbon disulfide, in which the cord is able to confer durability and resistance to external damage to a tire when the cord is used in the tire. A cord is provided formed by bringing a polysaccharide solution which is formed by dissolving a polysaccharide raw material in a liquid including an ionic liquid in contact with a solidifying liquid, and by twisting raw yarn which is purified polysaccharide fibers formed by spinning polysaccharides, in which a relationship between tenacity TB (cN/dtex) of the raw yarn at 25° C. and elongation at break EB (%) of the raw yarn at 25° C. satisfies the following expression (1) and the following expression (2), and a twisted yarn tenacity utilization rate (CT/TB) at the time of setting cord tenacity at 25° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitsuharu Koide, Kenichi Sugimoto
  • Publication number: 20150129102
    Abstract: A method for coating a solid substrate, which comprises coating the substrate with a coating slip comprising PVA and particles coupled to the PVA, followed by grafting of fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Samain, Camélia Stinga
  • Publication number: 20150129103
    Abstract: Here is proposed a method for bonding a pellicle to a stencil such as mask plate, which is characteristic in that the stencil-bonding agglutinant layer of the pellicle is warmed under load while the pellicle is being bonded to the stencil, preferably at a temperature in a range of 35 through 80 degrees C., and the load is increased stepwise and with intermittent removal of the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yuichi Hamada
  • Publication number: 20150129104
    Abstract: A dispensing pump, and more particularly, a valve accelerating type dispensing pump that may be used in a process of manufacturing an electronic product and may dispense an accurate amount of a liquid, such as a liquid synthetic resin, at high speed. The valve accelerating type dispensing pump can descend a valve rod at high speed and thus can dispense a liquid with high viscosity at high speed. The valve accelerating type dispensing pump can dispense an accurate amount of a liquid at high speed. Also, the valve accelerating type dispensing pump can dispense a liquid having high viscosity at high speed due to a fast descending speed of a valve rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Seung Min HONG, IL KANG
  • Publication number: 20150129105
    Abstract: Various decorative articles and methods of manufacturing same are described in which decorative elements are mixed or combined with one another to form highly attractive, dimensionalized articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Louis Brown Abrams
  • Publication number: 20150129106
    Abstract: A method comprising; a) assembling a plurality of ceramic filters, into an array wherein two or more of the outer surfaces of each filter are located adjacent to outer surfaces of other ceramic filters with removable spacers located between the adjacent surfaces of ceramic filters such that the spaces between, the adjacent surfaces are uniform m a work surface; b)removing sequentially one or more of the ceramic filters or horizontal rows of the ceramic filters and removing the spacers between adjacent surfaces until a single ceramic fitter or horizontal row remains; c) applying a cement layer to the outer surface of the single ceramic filter or horizontal row on the work surface; d) replacing the next adjacent ceramic filter or horizontal row of ceramic filters in the location the ceramic filler or horizontal row of ceramic filters were removed from; e) sequentially applying layers of cement to the outer surface of a ceramic filter or outer surfaces of a horizontal row of ceramic filters and replacing the nex
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jeremy Patt
  • Publication number: 20150129107
    Abstract: An apparatus including: a first bonding unit that at least partially bonds a first separator strip and a second separator strip in a width direction at a first position; a first feeding unit that supplies the first separator strip to the first position; a second feeding unit that supplies the second separator strip to the first position so as to make an angle to the first separator strip; and a third feeding unit that supplies, in synchronization with timing of bonding of the first separator strip and the second separator strip in the width direction at the first position, an electrode sheet to the first position so as to be between the first separator strip and the second separator strip and make an angle to the first separator strip and the second separator strip respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Tsukasa Miyazaki, Seiji Yamaura
  • Publication number: 20150129108
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a resistor, a sheet-shaped resistive element having formed thereon a plurality of belt-shaped electrodes is cut in a direction crossing these belt-shaped electrodes to produce strip-shaped resistive elements. On the other hand, a metal paste containing a glass frit is printed in a pattern of belts arranged at regular intervals on a surface of a plate-shaped insulating substrate to form a plurality of adhesive layers. Then, the strip-shaped resistive elements are respectively applied to the adhesive layers on the plate-shaped insulating substrate, and these are fired in a nitrogen atmosphere. After firing, while a resistance value of a part between each adjacent two electrodes of each strip-shaped resistive element is measured, the strip-shaped resistive element is trimmed so that the resistance value becomes a predetermined value. Then, the plate-shaped insulating substrate having adhered thereto the strip-shaped resistive elements is divided into pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Seiji Tsuda, Shoji Hoshitoku, Takeshi Iseki, Kazutosi Matumura
  • Publication number: 20150129109
    Abstract: A liner for finishing an interior pool surface is disclosed, the liner including a water resistant material; and a predetermined decorative pattern or design, wherein the pattern or design is applied onto at least one side of the liner. The patterns and designs may be either two- or three-dimensional, and can include iridescent and/or reflective inks, reflective beads and/or pebbles and so on, and be arranged in either predetermined or randomized arrays. A customized pool skimmer face plate system is also disclosed, including at least a skimmer face plate cover; a template having a size and shape proportional to the size and shape of the face plate cover; a water-resistant material bearing a color, pattern, or design; and a wrapper created from the water-resistant material using the template that complements neighboring colors, patterns and designs surrounding the skimmer face plate installation location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: ALLIANCE TRADING, INC.
    Inventor: Thurman Lynn Reavis
  • Publication number: 20150129110
    Abstract: An ultrasonic welding system and method for joining first and second thermoplastic parts includes least one energy director formed on at least one surface of the first thermoplastic part, with the energy director projecting from the surface of the first thermoplastic part toward an opposed surface of the second thermoplastic part. The distal end portion of the energy director has a curved or flat surface that initially engages the opposed surface of the second thermoplastic part when the first and second parts are brought into engagement with each other. The first and second thermoplastic parts are ultrasonically welded by pressing the parts together while vibrating at least the first part in a direction parallel to the direction of projection of the energy director. The energy director may include a pair of substantially flat side walls joined to opposite ends of the curved or flat end surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Leo Klinstein, Paul Golko, Miranda Bair Marcus
  • Publication number: 20150129111
    Abstract: A stabilization device includes a molding tool onto which at least one fiber layer having a binder material is placed. The device also includes a consolidation device having sonotrode that applies ultrasonic energy to the fiber layer. The molding tool positions the fiber layer in a predetermined position relative to the sonotrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Bettina AROLD, Ulf Henning NEUMANN, Hermann SEEFRIED
  • Publication number: 20150129112
    Abstract: A shower head assembly includes an electrode plate, and a laminate base that is constituted of ceramic sheets and provided to hold the electrode plate. The laminate base includes no bonding surface between the ceramic sheets. The laminate base includes a first gas diffusion space formed in its central area and a second gas diffusion space formed in its peripheral area. A first heater electrode layer is provided above the first gas diffusion space, and a second heater electrode layer is provided above the second gas diffusion space. A first coolant passage is formed above the first gas diffusion space, and a second coolant passage is formed above the second gas diffusion space. A first gas supply passage is connected to the first gas diffusion space, and a second gas supply passage is connected to the second gas diffusion space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Michishige SAITO, Koichi MURAKAMI, Takashi YAMAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20150129113
    Abstract: A composite structure comprises stacked sets of laminated fiber reinforced resin plies and metal sheets. Edges of the resin plies and metal sheets are interleaved to form a composite-to-metal joint connecting the resin plies with the metal sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth Harlan Griess, Gary E. Georgeson
  • Publication number: 20150129114
    Abstract: A thermal convection-type accelerometer includes a first insulating substrate, a circuit formed on the first insulating substrate, a first acceleration-sensing device coupled with the circuit, and a first supporting layer attached on the insulating substrate. The first acceleration-sensing device includes two temperature-sensing components and a heater disposed between the temperature-sensing components. The temperature-sensing components and the heater are directly formed on the first supporting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jium Ming LIN
  • Publication number: 20150129115
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to three-dimensional molds and methods of forming such molds. A mold can be prepared by combining three-dimensional molds together. Then, a composite material, such as carbon fiber wetted with epoxy or another reinforcement material, is inserted into column gaps and beam holes in the mold. A joint region can be formed by extending the composite material beyond corner combining elements to reach to another edge combining element, which may prevent the necessity of an additional bonding or joining part. A coating part can enclose the composite material in the mold. The mold can be placed into a vacuum bag for vacuuming processing and bonding of the gaps of the composite material (e.g., carbon fiber) with each other and gaps in the mold. A heat treatment can be performed in a furnace. The product can be extracted by melting the mold in which the product is shaped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Metin BOLCE
  • Publication number: 20150129116
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a crash-resistant structural part for an automobile, the crash-resistant structural part including a beam element for receiving an impact force during a crash of the automobile is provided. The method comprises a step of arranging at least one layer of fibers having a length of 100 mm or more, and a step of mixing components required to form a thermoplastic polymer resin, the components including a reactive monomer, thereby forming a liquid precursor mixture of the thermoplastic polymer resin. At least one layer of fibers is impregnated with the liquid precursor mixture, and the beam element is formed by an in-situ polymerization reaction of the liquid precursor mixture having impregnated the at least one layer of fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Julien RICHETON, Dae Seok JEONG, Jerome COULTON, Stephane RINGENBACH
  • Publication number: 20150129117
    Abstract: An example includes a method for forming tubular lengths of linear web material. The example can include winding a portion of linear web material in a tubular configuration such that opposite vertical ends of said linear portion overlap. The example can include welding said overlapping ends to fix said linear portion of linear web material in sleeve configuration. This welding can include heating up at a first temperature a first region of said portion over the whole of which said ends overlap and heating up at a second temperature lower than said first temperature a second region of said portion adjacent to said first region, said ends of said portion of linear web material overlapping over only a part of said second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Mattia Giuliani, Mirko Rossi, Antonio Secchi
  • Publication number: 20150129118
    Abstract: A tool for compression molding a composite laminate charge has a tool face for compressing the charge. A flexible tool feature on the tool face forms a shape in the charge and compensates for tool surfaces that may be out-of-tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory James Schoepen Hickman, Randall Dow Wilkerson
  • Publication number: 20150129119
    Abstract: A method for strip draping fiber to form a composite using a complex 3D mould surface is disclosed. A strip pathway is calculated without any widthwise steer across fiber length, i.e. to demonstrate a strip natural pathway. Widthwise steering defined by natural bending of the strip to cover tool surface without gaps or overlaps between adjacent fibers is used. Fiber initial drape is adjusted in a direction to minimize steering of the strip. The method further comprises determination and reduction of local steer maxima that results from mould convolution and average out all the fiber steer over the mould surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Yoldas Askan
  • Publication number: 20150129120
    Abstract: A film for decorative forming includes a layered structure in which a protective layer and a colored layer are arranged sequentially in this order on a base material film, wherein, when a storage elastic modulus of the protective layer at 100° C. is written as E?a(100) and a storage elastic modulus of the colored layer at 100° C. is written as E?b(100), E?a(100) and E?b(100) satisfy conditions (1) to (3): (1) E?a(100)/E?b(100) is less than or equal to 8, (2) E?a(100) is greater than or equal to 10 MPa, (3) E?b(100) is less than or equal to 12 MPa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Katsuhiro Minomo, Kentaro Mori
  • Publication number: 20150129121
    Abstract: A tri-modal carrier provides a structural platform to temporarily bond a semiconductive wafer and can be used to transport the semiconductive wafer or be used to perform manufacturing processes on the semiconductive wafer. The tri-modal carrier includes a doped semiconductive substrate, a plurality of electrostatic field generating (EFG) circuits, and a capacitance charging interface. A positive pole and a negative pole from each EFG circuit are embedded into the doped semiconductive substrate. An exposed portion of the doped semiconductive substrate is located between the positive pole and the negative pole, which is used as a biased pole for each EFG circuit. The combination of these poles for each EFG circuit is used to generate a non-uniform electrostatic field for bonding the semiconductive wafer. The tri-modal carrier also uses flat surface properties and the removal of trapped gas particles to strengthen the bond between the tri-modal carrier and the semiconductive wafer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Eryn Smith
  • Publication number: 20150129122
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible display panel includes forming an adhesive layer by depositing an inorganic material on a flexible substrate, forming a hydroxyl group on a surface of the adhesive layer by modifying the surface of the adhesive layer, laminating a glass substrate to the modified surface of the adhesive layer and forming a heat-treated layer by heating the glass substrate and the adhesive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Sun-Ho KIM