Patents Issued in January 14, 2016
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Publication number: 20160008970Abstract: A socket tool includes a handle, a pivot member connected with the handle, a threaded rod connecting the pivot member and the handle, and a quick release member mounted in the pivot member. The handle has a first end provided with a grip portion and a second end provided with a mounting portion. The mounting portion of the handle has an outer periphery provided with a plurality of retaining grooves and a pressing block. The pivot member has a connector provided with a channel for mounting the quick release member. Thus, the quick release member is locked in any one of the retaining grooves of the handle so that the angle between the handle and the pivot member can be adjusted freely to adjust the angle between the handle and the driving socket in a multi-stage manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Yu-Hui Ho
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Publication number: 20160008971Abstract: Cleaning tools that have improved gripping handles are provided. The gripping handles have a plurality of parallel gripping ribs that run in a direction that is normal to a primary cleaning direction of the tool and the ribs are parallel to the longitudinal axis of handle. The cleaning tools can have two gripping handle portions angled with respect to one another with at least one of the handles having a plurality of parallel gripping ribs that run in a direction that is normal to a primary cleaning direction of the tool. The gipping ribs can optionally run continuously from the first cleaning portion to the second cleaning portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: William Harrington, James M. Buckley, Scott Henderson
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Publication number: 20160008972Abstract: A tool box unit contains: a body, at least one upper cover, at least one drawer, and a controlling mechanism. The body includes at least one first accommodating space defined therein; the at least one upper cover is rotatably fixed on an upper side of the body; the at least one drawer is slidably fixed in the at least one first accommodating space of the body and has at least one receiving portion for accommodating tools. The controlling mechanism includes at least one trench formed on two first side plates of the body, and each trench has a control member fixed therein and at least one hooking element rotatably connected with each side plate, the control member has at least one oblique push face for pushing the at least one hooking element to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: CHAO-MING CHEN
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Publication number: 20160008973Abstract: A tool case includes a body having a base and a pivotal lid, forming a storage space therein. A pair of panels is located in the storage space when the lid is closed. The first panel and the second panel are pivotally connected to each other at a common hinged edge, the pair of panels being movable between a stowed position in relation to the body, and an expanded position in relation to the body, such that in the expanded position at least one surface of each of the first and second panel are accessible. The first panel further comprises at least one unfixed edge and the second panel further comprises at least one fixed edge pivotally connected to the body. In the stowed position, the unfixed edge is substantially proximate to the fixed edge. In the expanded position, the unfixed edge is substantially distant from the fixed edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Mark Bensman, Miki Birnbaum, Nadine Daniel Horovitz, Yosi Sabbag, Gaddi Lewinski
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Publication number: 20160008974Abstract: Novel tool tray systems and devices. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a tray of the present disclosure, the tray comprises an interior tray section configured to receive one or more items, the interior tray at least partially surrounded by at least one sidewall having a height, a first ramp portion in communication with the interior tray section, the first ramp portion defining a sloping surface that extends from the interior tray section to a top of the at least one sidewall, wherein the at least one tray is configured to be secured to an inner lip of an aerial bucket liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Dewayne E. Blake
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Publication number: 20160008975Abstract: Disclosed is a utility tool assembly for use with a handbrake wheel found on most railroad cars and locomotives. The handbrake utility tool assembly includes a dual directional hook head and a slot formed within the head for engaging the air brake retainer valve. The handbrake tool in a further embodiment includes a telescoping handle with a quick connect/disconnect handle assembly for engaging a locking mechanism as the inner handle is extended. The tool includes an anti-flagging or anti rotation locking mechanism so that the tool's head does not rotate uncontrollably.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2012Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Chadwick Steven Smith
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Publication number: 20160008976Abstract: A robot program modification system comprises a robot control apparatus and a program modification apparatus. The robot control apparatus has an information acquisition unit which executes an operation program and acquires robot detection information from a robot, and a communication unit which transmits the robot detection information to the program modification apparatus. The program modification apparatus has a simulation unit which performs simulation on the basis of the operation program, and a program modification unit which modifies the operation program on the basis of the robot detection information so that a result of the simulation satisfies an evaluation basis decided in advance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Yoshiharu NAGATSUKA, Yanxue LIANG, Norio TAKEI
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Publication number: 20160008977Abstract: A control device is provided which is operable to change the position of a distal end side link hub by driving each of arms, which are proximal end side links of a plurality of link mechanisms by means of an actuator. When in a series of operations, the position change of the distal end side link hub is mad by an angle greater than a predetermined angle, a relay position setting unit is provided for setting a relay point between a starting point and a terminating point of each of the arms so that the interference of the three axis arms may be relieved. A position change control unit performs a position control so as to pass simultaneously through the relay point so set.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: NTN CORPORATIONInventors: Yukihiro NISHIO, Hiroshi ISOBE, Hiroyuki YAMADA
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Publication number: 20160008978Abstract: A robot control device is configured to recognize a state transition between a state where a load of a workpiece is not transmitted to a robot and a state where the entire load of the workpiece is transmitted through a hand to the robot, and define a region which encompasses the robot and hand at the start time of the state transition, within a status space which expresses the status of the robot and hand. The collision judging part of the robot control device compares a disturbance estimated value and a first threshold value when the robot and hand are located inside the defined region, and compares the disturbance value and a second threshold value which is different from the first threshold value when the robot and hand are located outside the defined region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Kenichirou OGURI
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Publication number: 20160008979Abstract: A method checks a robot having a robot controller having a predeterminable safety range, wherein the robot can interrupt the travelling of the robot tool center point (TCP) into the safety range if the robot tool center point (TCP) travels into the safety range during execution of a movement program. The method involves: fixing a safety range which is surrounded by boundary surfaces spanned between respective boundary points, predetermining the safety range on the robot controller, if the safety range is not yet predetermined, fixing a test movement path which in principle lies outside the safety range having a plurality of path points, wherein at least one path point is located in the immediate vicinity of one of the boundary surfaces, executing a test movement program by moving the TCP along the test movement path, checking whether the execution of the test movement program is interrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Rene Kirsten
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Publication number: 20160008980Abstract: An inspection system includes a force sensor for detecting force acting between an inspection gauge and an object formed with a machined portion. The inspection system determines the quality of the machined portion, based on a positional relationship between the object and the inspection gauge when the inspection gauge and the machined portion are fitted to each other. The fitting operation between the inspection gauge and the machined portion is carried out by a robot which is operated in accordance with force control using a detection value of the force sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventors: Tetsuji Ueda, Masaru Oda
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Publication number: 20160008981Abstract: A method and apparatus for positioning an end effector relative to a fuselage assembly. A configuration of the fuselage assembly may be determined. The end effector may be positioned relative to the fuselage assembly based on the configuration determined. A set of actual reference locations may be identified for a set of reference points on the fuselage assembly. The end effector may be positioned at an operation location based on the set of actual reference locations identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Harinder S. Oberoi, John Willard Dorsey-Palmateer, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Branko Sarh, Kevin Marion Barrick, Melissa Ann Findlay, Jorge Alberto Arriaga, Gregory Gudzinski
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Publication number: 20160008982Abstract: A mobile self-propelled robot for autonomously carrying out actions. The robot includes a drive module for moving the robot over a floor area; a processing module for carrying out the activities during a processing stage; at least one sensor module for detecting information relating to the structure of the surroundings; a detector module configured to detect a displacement of the robot prior to or during the processing stage. Further, the robot includes a navigation module configured to navigate the robot over the floor area during the processing stage using a map of the surroundings, to store and manage one or more maps of the surroundings, and to carry out a self-positioning process if the detector module has detected a displacement of the robot. During the self-positioning process, the presence and the location of the robot within the stored maps are detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: HAROLD ARTES, DOMINIK SEETHALER, MICHAEL SCHAHPAR
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Publication number: 20160008983Abstract: Semi-closed control or fully closed control is selected as a control system for a joint using a motor configured to drive a joint of a robot arm via a reduction gear, an input-side encoder, and an output-side encoder, the semi-closed control being control in which an output of the input-side encoder is used, the fully closed control being control in which an output of the output-side encoder is used. A test run is performed plural times in which the robot arm is caused to perform a specific operation while semi-closed control is being performed on the joint, and semi-closed control or fully closed control is selected using outputs of the output-side encoder obtained in the test runs or in accordance with the content of a task that the robot arm is to be caused to perform.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Tsutomu Osaka, Takahiro Ishikawa, Shunsuke Kawamura
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Publication number: 20160008984Abstract: Provided is a robot control system and a method thereof. The robot control system includes: a mobile robot comprising at least one camera; and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to transmit, to the mobile robot, a signal for adjusting a resolution of a next image to be transmitted from the at least one camera to the controller, based on a data transmission rate of a current image captured by the at least one camera and output to the controller, and wherein the mobile robot is configured to adjust the resolution of the next image, based on the signal for adjusting the resolution of the next image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Hanwha Techwin Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jaehyuk JU, Jihyuk SONG
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Publication number: 20160008985Abstract: Provided is a mini integrated control device including a first control unit for receiving large-scale sensor data generated while an autonomous driving robot is operated and performing large-scale calculations in parallel, a second control unit for performing the large-scale calculations in parallel together with the first control unit, a micro control unit for monitoring a state of power of the robot, monitoring obstacles located near the robot, controlling a motor of the robot, controlling a relay module of the robot, and communicating with the first control unit, and a power supply for controlling supply of power.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Hanwha Techwin Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jae Hyung KIM, Dong Shin KIM, Byung Chan JUNG
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Publication number: 20160008986Abstract: A pick-and-place device for a glass substrate is provided. The pick-and-place device has a loading bracket for loading the glass substrate, at least one first stopper immovably disposed on the loading bracket, and a plurality of second stoppers movably disposed on the loading bracket. The first stopper is used for a datum orientation with the glass substrate; and the second stopper is used to fix the glass substrate. Therefore, the shifting deviation risk of the glass substrate is decreased, and it can reduce the broken risk of the glass substrate, so as to lower the production cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Shih Ying SUN
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Publication number: 20160008987Abstract: In a pad for a transfer apparatus, an object transfer apparatus, and an object transfer method, the pad for a transfer apparatus may include an upper pad which is connected to a body of the transfer apparatus and is made of a first material, and a lower pad which is fixed to a lower part of the upper pad so as to contact an object to be picked up and is made of a second material different from the first material. The second material may be more rigid compared with the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Won-Young Park, Jeong-Soo Kim
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Publication number: 20160008988Abstract: Manipulators in accordance with various embodiments of the invention can be utilized to implement statically stable robots capable of both dexterous manipulation and versatile mobility. Manipulators in accordance with one embodiment of the invention include: an azimuth actuator; three elbow joints that each include two actuators that are offset to allow greater than 360 degree rotation of each joint; a first connecting structure that connects the azimuth actuator and a first of the three elbow joints; a second connecting structure that connects the first elbow joint and a second of the three elbow joints; a third connecting structure that connects the second elbow joint to a third of the three elbow joints; and an end-effector interface connected to the third of the three elbow joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Brett A. Kennedy, Matthew A. Frost, John M. Leichty, Michael J. Hagman, James W. Borders, Jamie S. Piacentine, Charles F. Bergh, Allen R. Sirota, Kalind C. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20160008989Abstract: A manipulator arm module includes a hollow spool with corresponding top and bottom spool ends. An upper envelope member has a bottom ring rotatably attached to the top spool end, a top ring oriented at an angle to the bottom ring, and struts rigidly connecting the rings. A top drive rotates the bottom ring with respect to the spool. A manipulator arm comprises a plurality of modules the bottom spool end of one module rotatably attached to the top ring of a next lower adjacent module. Each ring is rotationally driven independently. A stabilizer is connected between adjacent spools and allows the adjacent spools to move closer together or farther apart, and resists relative rotative movement of the adjacent spools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Najib JOMHA, Ahmad Kamal BAKIR
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Publication number: 20160008990Abstract: In the case of a manipulation and/or examination instrument (1) which includes at least two links (2, 3) which are connected in an articulated manner to one another via a double joint (4), wherein a bend of the double joint (4) can be specified with at least two pushing and/or pulling elements (5, 6, 7, 34, 35, 36), whose respective lengths can be adjusted individually, it is proposed to form a pivot spacing (10) of the pivots (8, 9) of the double joint (4) to be longer than a free spacing (11) between the links (2, 3).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: SCHOLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBHInventors: Marcus Franz, Klaus Wolter, Matthias Kratschmer, Jochen Dietrich, Claas Muller
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Publication number: 20160008991Abstract: A cutting device comprises a body having two opposing sides which are mirror images and are fastened together by a plurality of fasteners, the body comprises a forward facing substantially triangular portion and a rearward facing substantially rectangular portion, a wedge member, the wedge member comprises a top side, a bottom side, a first end, a second end thicker than the first end, the top side of the wedge extending along a bottom surface of the substantially triangular portion to define a space there between, an interior cavity defined by the opposing sides of the body, a cutting blade being received in the cavity wherein a portion of the cutting edge extends outward from the bottom surface of the substantially triangular portion and into the space so that the portion of the cutting edge is exposed and two wheels mounted on each side of the of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Robert Anthony Peppett
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Publication number: 20160008992Abstract: The scrapper knife has multi-purpose abilities utilized as a cutting tool used in food preparation. There are two edges or blades on the scrapper knife. The sharp blade and the dull or scrapper blade. On the sharp or cutting blade employs differential sharpening along the length of the blade. The fine tip,is used for precision work such as mincing, and might be ground with a very sharp, acute cutting bevel, the midsection or belly of the blade receives a moderately sharp edge for general cutting, chopping and slicing, while the heavy heel or back of the cutting edge is given a strong thick edge for such heavy-duty task like disjointing beef. The dull edge or blade of the scrapper knife can be utilized to scoop up and transport food prepared with the sharp blade of the knife.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: RICKY D. RUSSELL
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Publication number: 20160008993Abstract: An open cutter for a foil type shaver includes a plurality of arch-shaped cutting strips formed by bending a metal plate formed with alternating parallel slots and cutting strips. A plurality of spaced apart protruding cutting edges having a first acute cutting angle is formed along two opposite sides of the cutting strips. A plurality of recessed cutting edges having a second acute cutting angle is formed between the plurality of protruding cutting edges. The protruding cutting edges of one cutting strip are facing the recessed cutting edges of an adjacent cutting strip, thereby generating continuous hair-lifting and hair-cutting actions as the open cutter is driven in oscillating directions by a motor. A method for fabricating the open cutter is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Ying Man John Wong, Kwok Yung Anthony Law
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Publication number: 20160008994Abstract: An electric hair clipper ergonomically configured to improve user comfort and improve performance is disclosed. For example, the electric hair clipper can be configured to receive one or more removable weights for adjusting the total weight and balance of the clipper. In other examples, the electric hair clipper can include a hand grip and finger rests for comfort and precision. In other examples, a removable sleeve can be used with the electric hair clipper to reduce vibrations, provide isolation against heat, and provide a comfortable grip for a barber.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Alvincent JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20160008995Abstract: A device for cutting a frozen food strand into slices including a machine frame; a cutting device with a cutting tool configured as a circular saw blade supported in the machine frame, wherein the cutting tool is rotatable about its center axis and moveable in a cutting plane defined by the circular saw blade; and a feed portion for the food product to be cut from which feed portion the food product is moveable towards the cutting device so that successive slices are cutable from the food product wherein the food product is moveable in the feed portion into a feed direction which extends perpendicular to the cutting plane, wherein the circular saw blade is supported drivable in rotation at an arm that is supported in or at the machine frame, and wherein the circular saw blade continuously rotates with the arm about a rotation axis of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Uwe Reifenhaeuser
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Publication number: 20160008996Abstract: There is provided a fiber optic scribing tool having a self-contained internal light source. The internal light source is coupled via one or more optical fibers to a rear edge of a transparent or translucent scribing blade removably inserted in a chuck of the illuminated fiber optic scribing tool. Typically an LED light source is used. An internal power source is disposed within a chuck receiver, for example one or more disposable or rechargeable batteries. If rechargeable batteries are selected, a connector is provided on an external surface of the scribing tool to allow the internal battery(s) to be recharged. A switch is provided to selectively turn the light source on and off. In alternate configurations, a clip-on external light source is provided for adding to an existing prior art fiber optic scribing tool. In another embodiment, a stop is positioned on a lower surface of the scribing blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Jonathan Michael Dunn
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Publication number: 20160008997Abstract: Table saws with safety systems are disclosed. The safety systems detect and react to dangerous conditions, such as contact between the blade and a person. The table saws may include a switch, a first light that illuminates to indicate the safety system is operable, and a second light that illuminates to indicate that the safety system is inoperable. The switch may not power the saw when switched on if the second light is illuminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: SD3, LLCInventors: Stephen F. Gass, J. David Fulmer, David A. Fanning
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Publication number: 20160008998Abstract: An arrangement for transforming a planar support (2) includes first and second rotating cylindrical transformation tools (16, 17), cooperating to convert the support (2), first and second side bearings (26, 27), holding the first tool (16) for rotation (Rs), third and fourth side bearings (29, 31), holding the second tool (17) for rotation (Ri), spacers (43, 44, 46, 47) having an inclined face (48) and slidable (S) to adjust the respective distances (e, e1, e2) between the first and third bearings (26, 29) and between the second and fourth bearings (27, 31), to set a radial gap (20) between the two tools (16, 17). In another solution, either as an alternative to or in cooperation with the first solution, the spacer (43) is moved (S) by a differential screw (57) having a first thread (58) that engages with a tapped hole (59) in an integral part (61) of one of the bearings (29) and a second thread (62) different than the first thread (58) and engaging with a tapped hole (63) in the spacer (43).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: BOBST MEX SAInventors: Guillaume DÉNISSE, Christophe KUHN
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Publication number: 20160008999Abstract: A cutter head assembly for a planing apparatus comprises a rotatable cutter head body, at least a first slot and a gib assembly positionable in the first slot to retain a planing knife blade. The cutter head body has a first end, an opposite second end and an outer periphery extending between the first and second ends in a longitudinal direction. The first slot is formed in the outer periphery and extends generally longitudinally. A section of the first slot has at least one profiled side and an opposite knife blade side. The gib assembly is positionable to retain a knife blade in the first slot adjacent the knife blade side. The gib assembly comprises an elongate gib having a section with a shaped leading side and an opposite trailing side. A gib screw is rotatable to move the gib toward the knife blade and clamp it.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: KIMWOOD CORPORATIONInventor: Richard Bricher
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Publication number: 20160009000Abstract: There is a hardened wood composition, comprising an acetylated whole wood portion that may have substantially all of its accessible interior volume impregnated with a hardened thermosetting plastic. A method of manufacturing a hardened wood comprising the steps of: acetylating a whole wood portion and impregnating the whole wood portion with a liquid-phase thermosetting polymer then curing such thermosetting polymer impregnated porous body by the steps of: enclosing the body in a fluid impermeable bag and subjecting the enclosed body to enhanced fluid pressure substantially, contemporaneously, with subjecting the enclosed body to a temperature sufficient to cure the thermosetting plastic impregnated therein by submerging the same in water near its boiling point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Brian Matthew Sanderson
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Publication number: 20160009001Abstract: The invention comprises a pressure casting machine comprising a support and a casting cell, wherein the casting cell is attached to the support such that the casting cell can, in use, be rotated, while at least a portion of the support remains stationary, the machine further comprising a releasable retainer to retain the casting call at a user-desired rotated position. The invention also comprises a method of pressure casting comprising the steps, in this order, of filling a mould, with slip for the purpose of producing a casting when the mould is orientated at a first angle, rotating the mould so that it is orientated at a second angle; and draining the mould. The invention is best illustrated by FIG. 1 of the diagrams.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: PCL Ceramics LimitedInventor: Christopher Moore
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Publication number: 20160009002Abstract: Asphalt mix product is produced for delivery at a desired temperature and is comprised of a mixture of recycled asphalt product and virgin material in a specified, selected proportion of recycled asphalt product to virgin material. Recycled asphalt product is heated in an indirectly heated recycled asphalt product heater to an elevated temperature. Virgin material is heated in a heater to a maximum temperature not exceeding a prescribed temperature above which damage to that heater will occur. The heated recycled asphalt product is mixed with the heated virgin material in the selected proportion of recycled asphalt product to virgin material to prepare the asphalt mix product for delivery at the desired temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Russell W. Anderson, Lawrence C. Hanlon
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Publication number: 20160009003Abstract: The invention relates to an injection mold (4) for manufacturing a rotary part made of a composite material having outer flanges, comprising a mandrel (2) on which a fiber reinforcement is intended to be held (9) and including a central wall (6) the profile of which matches that of the part to be manufactured and two side plates (8), molding wedges (12) for bearing against a non-covered surface of the fiber reinforcement, and two outer bells (14) for covering the molding wedges and the plates of the mandrel with sealing O-rings (24) being inserted between the bells and the plates of the mandrel, the bells each being provided with an attachment flange (20) for bearing against one another with at least one sealing O-ring (26) inserted therebetween, the attachment flanges of the bells being clamped against one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: SAFRANInventor: Thierry CHAUVIN
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Publication number: 20160009004Abstract: An air venting valve for removing air from a vulcanising mould of a vehicle tyre. The air venting valve includes a valve sleeve, an air venting channel arranged inside the valve sleeve, and a movable inner part arranged in the valve sleeve, which includes a stem, the end of which is provided with a valve disc for opening and closing the air venting channel. The valve disc is against a stop surface of the valve sleeve in a closed position of the air venting valve and in an open position at a clearance from the stop surface. Furthermore, the air venting valve includes a spring member for forcing the inner part towards opening position. The front surface of the valve disc comprises a bulge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: WD RACING OYInventor: Pekka PENKKIMÄKI
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Publication number: 20160009005Abstract: A method including: curing a casting (18) of a wind turbine blade in a mold (12); and initiating and then stopping a rotation of the mold during the step of curing. By repositioning the mold, a rate of deformation for any given location can be reduced, and previously formed deformations can be decreased in size. In addition, repositioning the mold may be useful to help distribute a curable material (42), such as epoxy resin, throughout a cavity (20) that defines the blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Kristian R. Dixon, Justin L. Mullings
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Publication number: 20160009006Abstract: Provided is a sheet-shaped mold possessing a high strength and having a low breakage rate in demolding even in a case where the mold is thin and has a large-area. The sheet-shaped mold is prepared by combining a cured silicone rubber containing a polyorganosiloxane and a fiber for reinforcing the cured silicone rubber. The fiber may comprise a cellulose nanofiber. The sheet-shaped mold may have an uneven pattern on at least one surface (or side) thereof. The fiber may be surface-treated with a hydrophobizing agent. The fiber may forma nonwoven fabric, and the nonwoven fabric may be impregnated with the cured silicone rubber. The cured silicone rubber may comprise a two-component curable silicone rubber having a polydimethylsiloxane unit. The sheet-shaped mold may be a mold for nanoimprint lithography using a photo-curable resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: DAICEL CORPORATIONInventors: Tomoya MIZUTA, Takuya OSAKA, Katsuhiro NAKAGUCHI, Arimichi OKUMURA, Hiroto MIYAKE, Masaya OMURA, Naotaka NISHIO
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Publication number: 20160009007Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes: a container divided into a first chamber and a second chamber by a dividing member, the first chamber including a discharge outlet that discharges a liquid and configured to contain the liquid, the second chamber configured to contain a fluid; a tank configured to store the fluid; a connecting portion that provides fluid communication between the tank and the second chamber; a measurement unit configured to measure an amount of the fluid supplied from the tank to the second chamber; and a controller configured to obtain an amount of the liquid contained in the first chamber based on a measurement result from the measurement unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Yoshimasa Araki, Koichi Kitakami, Tsuyoshi Arai, Yutaka Mita
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Publication number: 20160009008Abstract: Methods of and devices for manufacturing a multi-layered microfluidic filter are disclosed. In one embodiment, method of manufacturing a multi-layered filter comprises providing a first molding plate that includes a plurality of apertures and is coupled to a flow stream source, applying from the flow stream source a first flow stream to pass through the plurality of apertures of the first molding plate, forming a first membrane layer comprising a first set of pores using the first molding plate and the first flow stream, controlling the first flow stream to generate a second flow stream from the first set of pores of the first membrane layer, and forming a second membrane layer comprising a second set of pores using the second flow stream and the first membrane layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Yung-Chieh TAN
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Publication number: 20160009009Abstract: A frame of a seat back includes a first polymeric material and a reinforcing composite layer that includes a second polymeric material and a plurality of fibers impregnated in the second polymeric material. A method of forming the frame includes supporting the reinforcing composite layer on moveable members in a mold. The moveable members are extended to an extended position in the mold. The first polymeric material is introduced in a molten state into contact with the reinforcing composite layer. The reinforcing composite layer is displaced away from the moveable members by introducing the first polymeric material in the molten state between the moveable members and the reinforcing composite layer while the moveable members are in the extended position. The first polymeric material is solidified in the mold and the moveable members are retracted from the first polymeric material to release the frame from the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Kipp O. Grumm
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Publication number: 20160009010Abstract: The injection molding apparatus of the present invention includes: a heating cylinder; a screw that is provided rotatably in an inner portion of the heating cylinder; a resin feed hopper that feeds a resin pellet; and a fiber feed device that is provided ahead of the resin feed hopper and feeds reinforcing fibers into the heating cylinder. The screw includes a first stage that is located on a rear side, and in which the resin pellet is melted, and a second stage that is located on a front side, and in which the melted resin pellet and the reinforcing fibers are mixed, and a lead of a second flight provided in the second stage is larger than a lead of a first flight provided in the first stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2013Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Toshihiko KARIYA, Naoki TODA, Munehiro NOBUTA, Kiyoshi KINOSHITA, Takeshi YAMAGUCHI, Kosuke IKEDA, Yuji SUZUMURA, Hitoshi ONUMA, Ryoji OKABE, Masanori TAKAHASHI
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Publication number: 20160009011Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of liquid crystal display. Specifically, it relates to an apparatus for manufacturing light guide plate. The apparatus comprises: a feeding unit having a slit-shaped discharge port, an extrusion unit comprising a conveying roller for conveying the raw material and an extrusion roller for extruding the raw material, and a cutting unit for cutting the light guide plate guided out of the extrusion unit, wherein an elongated recess depressing toward the interior of the extrusion roller is disposed on a roller body of the extrusion roller, in order to manufacture a light guide plate having a varying thickness. The apparatus has the advantages of high production efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Hu HE
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Publication number: 20160009012Abstract: An apparatus for intermittently manufacturing a raw rubber strip comprises a screw extruder, an extruder head having a preforming nozzle, a gear pump therebetween, a pair of calendar rolls, a roll-gap changer for switching between a close state and an open state of calendar rolls, and a controller for controlling the gear pump, the calendar rolls and the roll-gap changer to let the calendar rolls in the open state prior to the stopping of the rotation of the calendar rolls.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Yoshinobu NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20160009013Abstract: An apparatus produces plastic tubes by extrusion with an extruder, a pipehead being attached to the extruder in production direction, having a base material with at least one mandrel and a sleeve, a melt channel between the mandrel and the sleeve, the melt channel shaped to aid flow in production direction at least at the mandrel's end and at the sleeve's end, the mandrel and sleeve being adjustable backwards and forward relatively to one another, the outer surface of the mandrel and/or the inner surface of the sleeve at least partially has a material that allows for a higher sliding quality than the base material. The outer and/or the inner surface (i) has a coating either unvaried, or whose sliding quality constantly improves, or whose sliding quality alternately improves and worsens, in the production direction, or (ii) is partially coated, or (iii) the mandrel and/or sleeve fronts are coated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Henning Stieglitz, Heinrich Dohmann
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Publication number: 20160009014Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the indirect determination of a specific formulation with an extrusion process in an extrusion device (10) comprising the following steps: determination of measurement data of at least one processing parameter of the extrusion process of the extrusion device (10), comparing the determined measurement data with saved data saved in relation to the specific formulation of the same processing parameter, determination of the deviation of the measurement data from the saved data of the same processing parameters and comparing of the deviation with a predefined deviation threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Torsten SCHMITZ
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Publication number: 20160009015Abstract: A bottle (1) comprising an envelop (2) defining a housing, said bottle being molded from at least one thermoplastic polymer of at least one FuranDiCarboxylic Acid (FDCA) monomer, preferably 2,5-FuranDiCarboxylic Acid (2,5-FDCA) monomer, and at least one diol monomer, preferably monoethylene glycol (MEG) monomer, wherein the envelop is provided with at least one imprint (10a, 10b).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: SOCIETE ANONYME DES EAUX MINERALES D'EVIAN S.A.E.M.EInventors: Marie-Bernard BOUFFAND, Alain COLLOUD, Philippe REUTENAUER
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Publication number: 20160009016Abstract: A process for making a plastic container includes (a) grinding first pellets made from a polyolefin-based material to obtain fine powders, (b) preparing a blend for injection molding, the blend including a major amount of second pellets made from polyethylene terephthalate and a minor amount of the fine powders, (c) causing the blend to proceed through a heating zone so as to heat the blend, (d) injecting the heated blend into an injection mold to obtain a preform, and (e) subjecting the preform to blow molding. The fine powders have an average particle size not greater than 500 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Teng-Huei WANG
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Publication number: 20160009017Abstract: A method for making a substantially tube-shaped conduit resonator having a plurality of plastic component parts, the conduit resonator having a tubular hollow body and at least one tubular molded part arranged inside the tubular hollow body and connected to the tubular hollow body, the method comprising the steps of: making a molded part via an injection molding process in an outer tool having an inner mandrel; injecting the hollow body between the molded part and a surrounding outer tool wherein the molded part along with the inner mandrel serve as an inner tool; and, thereafter, via a blow molding process, seating the hollow body on the inner wall of the outer tool and reshaping the hollow body on the outer wall of the molded part and bonding the hollow body, in part, to the outer wall of the molded part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Axel Bornemann, Charles Bavoux, Bernhard Schulte, Knut Hensel
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Publication number: 20160009018Abstract: Problem: To provide an in-mold label for stretch blow molding having excellent adhesiveness of the label particularly after molding of a molded product. Furthermore, to provide a labeled stretch blow molded product that uses the label. Resolution Means: An in-mold label for stretch blow molding, the in-mold label comprising a substrate layer (I) and a heat sealable resin layer (II), the substrate layer (I) comprising a thermoplastic resin and an inorganic fine powder, the heat sealable resin layer (II) comprising a coating layer formed by applying a coating solution containing an ethylene-based copolymer on the substrate layer (I) and drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: YUPO CORPORATIONInventors: Takashi FUNATO, Yuta IWASAWA
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Publication number: 20160009019Abstract: A blow-molding mold provides a mobile nest in which an insert member is set. The back side of the divisional mold is provided with a locking device. The locking device includes an air cylinder unit and a guide block, the axial direction of the air cylinder unit is at right angles to the forward and back direction of the nest, a rod of the air cylinder unit penetrates through the guide block, and the air cylinder unit and the guide block are provided in both sides of plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Kuniyuki Ohtsuka