Patents Issued in January 19, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170016118
    Abstract: A method of processing a substrate according to a PECVD process is described. Temperature profile of the substrate is adjusted to change deposition rate profile across the substrate. Plasma density profile is adjusted to change deposition rate profile across the substrate. Chamber surfaces exposed to the plasma are heated to improve plasma density uniformity and reduce formation of low quality deposits on chamber surfaces. In situ metrology may be used to monitor progress of a deposition process and trigger control actions involving substrate temperature profile, plasma density profile, pressure, temperature, and flow of reactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Nagarajan RAJAGOPALAN, Xinhai HAN, Michael Wenyoung TSIANG, Masaki OGATA, Zhijun JIANG, Juan Carlos ROCHA-ALVAREZ, Thomas NOWAK, Jianhua ZHOU, Ramprakash SANKARAKRISHNAN, Amit Kumar BANSAL, Jeongmin LEE, Todd EGAN, Edward BUDIARTO, Dmitriy PANASYUK, Terrance Y. LEE, Jian J. CHEN, Mohamad A. AYOUB, Heung Lak PARK, Patrick REILLY, Shahid SHAIKH, Bok Hoen KIM, Sergey STARIK, Ganesh BALASUBRAMANIAN
  • Publication number: 20170016119
    Abstract: A method for anti-corrosion treatment of components produced from aluminium, comprising a pre-treatment stage and subsequent painting. The pre-treatment stage includes steps of pickling and passivation wherein passivation of the components includes contacting them with an acidic, aqueous composition based on water-soluble compounds of the elements Zr and/or Ti. The pickling and passivation are coordinated with each other so that a re-dosing of active components of the passivation solution can occur in substantial parts from the pickling solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Mathieu Van de Cappelle, Ina Kruegermann, Thomas John-Schillings, Andrea Soldati, Andreas Richard Bender
  • Publication number: 20170016120
    Abstract: A chromium-free conversion coating is prepared by the addition of inorganic metallic salts and one or more silanes to dispersions of conducting polymers which are then exposed to alloys of aluminum or other metals. Advantageously, the performance of the coating is comparable to that of conventional chromium-based methods for a number of aluminum alloys having particular significance in the manufacture of aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Francisco Jesus Cano-Iranzo, Uxoa Izagirre-Etxeberria, Oihana Zubillaga-Alcorta, Patricia Santa Coloma-Mozo, Nieves Lapena-Rey
  • Publication number: 20170016121
    Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a galvanized steel sheet that includes an oxide layer forming step of bringing a galvanized steel sheet into contact with an acidic solution containing sulfate ions, then holding the galvanized steel sheet in contact for 1 to 60 seconds, and then washing the galvanized steel sheet with water; and a neutralization treatment step of holding a surface of an oxide layer, which has been formed in the oxide layer forming step, in contact with an alkaline aqueous solution for 0.5 seconds or longer, and then performing washing with water and drying. The alkaline aqueous solution contains 0.1 g/L or more of carbonate ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: JFE STEEL CORPRATION
    Inventors: Katsuya Hoshino, Shoichiro Taira, Masayasu Nagoshi, Kazutoshi Hanada
  • Publication number: 20170016122
    Abstract: A coating method for applying a cover layer to a base material is provided. A solder positioned on a surface of the base material is heated until it is molten, for joining the solder to the base material in a heat treatment. Oxygen is diffused in the molten lot for forming a diffusion layer in the cover layer. A component for a steam turbine is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Ingo Reinkensmeier
  • Publication number: 20170016123
    Abstract: The invention relates to a high temperature protective coating based on MCrAlY coating, with M at least one element out of the group of Ni, Co and Fe, for a component of a turbo machine, especially a gas turbine, the coating containing at least at least 1.75 vol.-% chromium borides and the coating consisting of the following chemical composition (in wt.-%): 10-27 Cr; 3-12 Al; 1-4 Si; 0.1-3 Ta; 0.01-3 Y; 0.1-3 B; 0-7 M, with M being a different element out of said group compared to the remainder, and the remainder being M and inevitable impurities. A preferred embodiment is a coating with the following chemical composition: 10-27 Cr; 3-12 Al; 1-4 Si; 0.1-3 Ta; 0.01-3 Y; 0.1-3 B; 0-7 Co and the remainder being Ni and inevitable impurities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: ANSALDO ENERGIA SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Johannes Clemens SCHAB, Julien Rene Andre ZIMMERMANN, Alexander STANKOWSKI, Piero-Daniele GRASSO
  • Publication number: 20170016124
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell for the electrolysis of liquid water or water vapor includes a proton-conducting electrolyte (3) made of aluminosilicate, sandwiched between a porous metal anode (2) and a porous electronic conducting cathode (4). Preferably, the porous metal anode (2) is a sintered stainless alloy at least 18% chromium. Also, a method of manufacturing such a cell includes at least:—manufacturing the proton-conducting aluminosilicate electrolyte (3) and deposition of said electrolyte (3) on the porous metal anode (2) by hydrothermal method, and—depositing the electronic conducting porous cathode (4) on the electrolyte (3) to form the electrochemical cell (1). The electrochemical cell can be used for, amongst other compounds, the reduction of oxidized compounds, such as the oxidized compounds constituted, for example, by carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Beatrice Sala
  • Publication number: 20170016125
    Abstract: An ocean-powered hydrogen generator system includes: a transportable ocean-going vessel, the vessel is movable to a location with ocean kinetic energy; a generator for converting ocean kinetic energy into electrical energy, the generator is movable on the vessel between a transport position and a generating position; a dissociator for using the electrical energy to dissociate ocean water into hydrogen and oxygen, the dissociator is located on the vessel and operatively connected to the generator; and a container for storing the generated hydrogen and oxygen on the vessel, the container is in fluid communication with the dissociator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Ralph L. Leonard
  • Publication number: 20170016126
    Abstract: Novel complexes of various earth-abundant, inexpensive transition or main group metals that facilitate the transformation of carbon dioxide into other more useful organic products. These complexes can bind and alter the CO2 at mild conditions of temperature and pressure, enabling, according to some embodiments, the electrochemical conversion of CO2 into new products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Kemp, Diane A. Dickie, Elizabeth S. Donovan, Brian Barry
  • Publication number: 20170016127
    Abstract: A configuration for an electrolysis stack device with adjustable operating capacity, including a specially shaped polar panel, an electricity connector and a pressing connector. A connection part of the polar panel and a pressing connector ensure that the electrical current can flow smoothly from a power source, via the electricity connector, to the electrolysis stack and back to the power source. In various embodiments, a zigzag track may help an electricity connector move to the correct position to vary the operating capacity of the electrolysis stack device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Haiming Li
  • Publication number: 20170016128
    Abstract: Alkali metals and sulfur may be recovered from alkali monosulfide and polysulfides in an electrolytic process that utilizes an electrolytic cell having an alkali ion conductive membrane. An anolyte includes an alkali monosulfide, an alkali polysulfide, or a mixture thereof and a solvent that dissolves elemental sulfur. A catholyte includes molten alkali metal. Applying an electric current oxidizes sulfide and polysulfide in the anolyte compartment, causes alkali metal ions to pass through the alkali ion conductive membrane to the catholyte compartment, and reduces the alkali metal ions in the catholyte compartment. Liquid sulfur separates from the anolyte and may be recovered. The electrolytic cell is operated at a temperature where the formed alkali metal and sulfur are molten.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: John Howard Gordon
  • Publication number: 20170016129
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochemical method for producing catalytically active powder from mixtures of metallic silver, optionally with silver oxides, which are particularly suitable for use in oxygen-consuming electrodes, in particular for use in chlor-alkali electrolysis. The invention also relates to the use of said electrodes in chlor-alkali electrolysis or fuel cell technology or in metal/air batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Andreas Bulan, Rainer WEBER, Michael STELTER, Hartmund BOMBACH, Katja PALM
  • Publication number: 20170016130
    Abstract: Electrodeposition methods and coated articles (e.g., electrical connectors) are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Xtalic Corporation
    Inventors: Anne L. Testoni, Darci Silva, John Cahalen, Peteris Griffiths, Michael Peritz, Jonathan Brunell, Marina Kaufman, Susan C. Woods
  • Publication number: 20170016131
    Abstract: A growth method of dendritic crystal structure that provides directional heat transfer, including the steps: A. providing a substrate, whereby the substrate is provided with a plurality of crystal defects; B. depositing a plurality of metal ions on the substrate using a deposition method, whereby the metal ions on the crystal defects enable the growth of dendritic crystals. Moreover, an interspace is provided between each of the dendritic crystals. Hence, when the substrate is in contact with a heat source, heat energy is transferred from the substrate in the growth direction of the dendritic crystals; or, when the dendritic crystals are disposed at the position of a heat source, heat provided by the heat source is transferred from the dendritic crystals in a direction toward the substrate. Accordingly, the fractal structure of the dendritic crystals is used to provide ample heat dissipation areas and contact areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jenn-Shing WANG, Yu-Ching WANG, Jia-Yu WU
  • Publication number: 20170016132
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the coating of a surface of a TiAl alloy, in which at least one layer is electroplated on the surface of the TiAl alloy, wherein the surface of the TiAl alloy is subjected to an at least two-step surface treatment for the formation of a roughened surface, this treatment comprising at least one electrochemical processing and at least one electroless chemical processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Sebastian Richter, Josef Linska
  • Publication number: 20170016133
    Abstract: An improved structure of a dual-color electroplated article includes a base material, which has an outside surface, on which a metallic plating layer is electroplated to have the metallic plating layer tightly wrap around and enclose the outside surface and which includes at least one recess formed therein to be alternate with non-recessed portions of the outside surface and each receiving therein a black chrome plating layer electroplated therein to have the black chrome plating layer tightly attached in the recess; and a protection layer, which is formed, through electrophoretic deposition, to tightly wrap around and enclose the metallic plating layer and the black chrome plating layer of the base material. The metallic plating layer formed on the outside surface of the base material and the black chrome plating layer formed in the recess provide the base material with two different metallic colors and a dual-color article is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: WEN-TSAN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20170016134
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a protective edge for a blade, wherein a protective edge (30) made of an anodizable metal is provided, and that protective edge (30) undergoes a micro-arc oxidation electrolytic treatment. Protective edge (30) manufactured using said method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
    Inventors: Jérémie Christian André COTINOT, Alain VIOLA
  • Publication number: 20170016135
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming an article made of a metal matrix composite material having particles bonded to an anodizable matrix material. The method can include anodizing the anodizable matrix material to form an anodic layer on the anodizable matrix material. The method can also include machining at least a portion of the anodic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Alexandre Lifchits, Richard Hentzelt
  • Publication number: 20170016136
    Abstract: A shaped aluminum article has an anodized film formed on a surface, where a coloring pigment is filled in fine pores formed on the anodized film, achieving sufficient coloring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Hiroyoshi YAMAMOTO, Atsushi ITO, Seishiro ITO
  • Publication number: 20170016137
    Abstract: An electroplating processor has a vessel holding an electrolyte. An inert anode in the vessel has an anode wire within an anode membrane tube. A head for holds a wafer in contact with the electrolyte in the vessel. The wafer is connected to a cathode. A catholyte replenisher is connected to the vessel. The catholyte replenisher adds metal ions into the catholyte by moving ions of a bulk metal through a catholyte membrane in the catholyte replenisher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory J. Wilson, Paul R. McHugh, John L. Klocke
  • Publication number: 20170016138
    Abstract: Method for preparing a crystal structure analysis sample for determining an absolute configuration of a chiral compound includes bringing a single crystal of a porous compound into contact with a solvent solution that contains a chiral compound, the single crystal of the porous compound including a three-dimensional framework, and either or both of pores and voids that are defined by the three-dimensional framework, and are three-dimensionally arranged in an ordered manner, the three-dimensional framework being formed by one molecular chain or two or more molecular chains, or formed by one molecular chain or two or more molecular chains, and a framework-forming compound, and comprising a chiral substituent of which the absolute configuration is known, the crystal structure analysis sample having a structure in which molecules of the chiral compound are arranged in either or both of the pores and the voids of the single crystal in an ordered manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: The University of Tokyo
    Inventors: Makoto Fujita, Yasuhide Inokuma, Tatsuhiko Arai
  • Publication number: 20170016139
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a single crystal of a polymer-metal complex comprising: (a) a step of dissolving in an organic solvent a tridentate ligand represented by formula (1): (wherein, Ar represents an optionally substituted trivalent aromatic group, X1 to X3 each independently represent a divalent organic group, or a single bond that directly bonds Ar and Y1, Y2, or Y3, and Y1 to Y3 each independently represent a monovalent organic group having a coordinating moiety); and (b) a step of obtaining the single crystal of the polymer-metal complex by adding to the solution obtained in step (a) a compound for providing the metal ion and an additive for changing solution properties to basic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Bunnai SAITO
  • Publication number: 20170016140
    Abstract: A crucible for formation of a crystalline material by solidification by growth on seed, including a bottom, at least one side wall orthogonal to the bottom of the crucible, and at least two marks extending on the inner surface of the at least one side wall in an orthogonal direction to the bottom of the crucible, for materialising the position of at least one seed designed to be positioned at the bottom of the crucible, the seed including at least first and second surfaces orthogonal to the bottom of the crucible. The respective positions of at least two of the marks on at least one of the side walls define, in the crystalline material, a first cutting plane tangent to the first surface of the seed and a second cutting plane tangent to the second surface of the seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT À L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
    Inventors: Denis CHAVRIER, Jean-Paul GARANDET, Etienne PIHAN
  • Publication number: 20170016141
    Abstract: Production of silicon ingots in a crystal puller that involve reduction in the formation of silicon deposits on the puller exhaust system are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: SUNEDISON, INC.
    Inventors: Tirumani N. Swaminathan, Jihong Chen
  • Publication number: 20170016142
    Abstract: Production of silicon ingots in a crystal puller that involve reduction of the erosion rate at the crucible contact point are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: SunEdison, Inc.
    Inventors: Jihong Chen, Tirumani N. Swaminathan
  • Publication number: 20170016143
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polycrystalline silicon ingot, a polycrystalline silicon brick and a polycrystalline silicon wafer. The polycrystalline silicon ingot has a vertical direction and includes a nucleation promotion layer located at a bottom of the polycrystalline silicon ingot, and a plurality of silicon grains grown along the vertical direction, wherein the silicon grains include at least three crystal directions. The coefficient of variation of grain area in a section above the nucleation promotion layer of the polycrystalline silicon ingot increases along the vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Yu-Min Yang, Cheng-Jui Yang, Hung-Sheng Chou, Wen-Huai Yu, Sung-Lin Hsu, Wen-Ching Hsu
  • Publication number: 20170016144
    Abstract: A supported nanofiber medium useful for segregating chemical species is provided by selecting a polymer, selecting a substrate; and electrospinning the polymer to form a nanofiber medium on the supporting substrate. When the substrate is a planar surface, the nanofiber medium will be a mat suitable for conducting chromatographic separation. When the substrate is a filament, the nanofiber medium is an annular mat suitable for solid phase microextraction. The nanofiber media formed may be selectively cross-linked and at least partially carbonized to carbon nanofibers. The nanofiber medium is supported on the substrate without the use of binder material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Susan V. Olesik, Jonathan E. Clark, Jeremy K. Steach, Joseph W. Zewe
  • Publication number: 20170016145
    Abstract: The present invention concerns methods for obtaining high-tenacity aramid yarn, wherein the yarn is made of a copolymer obtained from a mixture of monomers comprising 5-(6)-amino-2-(p-aminophenyl)benzimidazole, an aromatic para-diamine, and an aromatic para-diacid; the method comprising: a) spinning said copolymer from an inorganic acid solvent to produce the aramid yarn; b) washing said yarn with a basic aqueous solution for at least 5 seconds; and c) heating said yarn; wherein the yarn is heated in at least two process steps, characterized in that (i) in a first step the yarn is heated at a temperature of 200 to 360° C. at a tension of at least 0.2 cN/dtex, followed by (ii) a second step wherein the yarn is heated at a temperature of 370 to 500° C. at a tension of less than 1 cN/dtex. In some embodiments, the yarn has an effective polymer cation to sulfur content molar ratio of at least 0.3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Warren Francis Knoff, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM NEWTON
  • Publication number: 20170016146
    Abstract: Provided is a nanofiber production apparatus which is capable of eliminating a need to use high voltage as in the ESD system to ensure high safety, and is free from influence of temperature and humidity at a production site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Mitsuhiro TAKAHASHI
  • Publication number: 20170016147
    Abstract: A sea-island composite fiber in which island components are interspersed in a sea component on a fiber cross-section, wherein the island components have a composite structure formed with two or more different polymers joined together, and the ratio (L/D) of the length (L) of the joint section of the island component and the diameter (D) of the composite island component is 0.1 to 10.0. The sea-island composite fiber has satisfactory high-order processability, and therefore can be produced with high productivity and quality using existing equipment, and thin fibers obtained by removing the sea component have functions of structure control while having an excellent tactile impression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Masuda, Tatsuya Hanawa, Joji Funakoshi
  • Publication number: 20170016148
    Abstract: The invention relates to molded cellulose bodies, in particular fibers, filaments, directly spun nonwovens, films, or foams which have flame-resistant properties. The fibers and filaments can be further processed as textiles into yarns, wovens, knitted fabrics, and nonwovens. The molded bodies are produced from solutions of cellulose and melamine cyanurate or cellulose and crosslinked or partially crosslinked melamine resin particles in an organic solvent. The melamine cyanurate or the melamine resin particles provide the molded cellulose bodies with flame-retardant properties. The molded cellulose bodies made of cellulose and melamine cyanurate or melamine resin particles can further contain flame retardants, in particular flame retardants which act synergistically, in a particulate form. The obtained textile fibers and nonwoven materials have a soft touch and can be processed or finished as filaments or yarns on conventional textile machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Frank-Günter NIEMZ, Marcus KRIEG, Michael MOOZ, Ralf-Uwe BAUER, Sabine RIEDE
  • Publication number: 20170016149
    Abstract: To provide a polyester binder fiber with improved adhesiveness and a fiber structure containing the polyester binder. (1) A polyester binder fiber includes a polyester and a polymer having a repeating unit represented by the following formula (1) in a proportion of 0.1 to 5.0 mass % based on the mass of the polyester, and the polyester binder fiber has a crystallization temperature measured by differential calorimetry in a range of 100 to 250° C.; (2) a fiber structure includes the polyester binder fibers, and polyester subject fibers without a crystallization temperature, the polyester subject fibers being bonded via the polyester binder fiber. In the formula R1 and R2 are substituents each comprising arbitrary atoms chosen from C, H, N, O, S, P, and a halogen atom, the sum of the molecular weights of R1 and R2 is 40 or more, and n is a positive integer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAMURA, Yoshinobu Oomae
  • Publication number: 20170016150
    Abstract: With a method for the safe starting and/or stopping a rotor of a rotor spinning machine for the production of yarn, with a multiple number of rotors, each of which rotates in a rotor housing covered by a lid, each rotor is driven by its own motor and is held in at least one radially and/or axially active magnetic bearing by means of a position controller. A data connection of the motor is provided with a control unit, in order to drive the rotor in various operating states. There is a check of the control for driving the rotor, the position control for the one or more active magnetic bearings, the data connection for controlling the motor and/or the properly closed lid, and, in the event that predetermined target values and/or states are not met, the start of the rotor is blocked or the motor that is already running is selectively stopped. A rotor spinning machine is suitable for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Bernd Bahlmann, Mario Maleck, Miroslav Stusák, Milan Moravec, Jiri Sloupensky, Peter Dirnberger
  • Publication number: 20170016151
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fibre yarn is provided. The novel apparatus includes a first transportation and pressing element (1) and a second transportation and pressing element (5) arranged adjacent to the first transportation and pressing element as well as elements for driving the transportation and pressing elements (1, 5). The first and second transportation and pressing elements (1, 5) are arranged to form a nip there between. The apparatus also includes a nozzle (9) for feeding fibre suspension (6), such as pulp fibre suspension, to the nip between the first and second transportation and pressing elements (1, 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Juha SALMELA, Thomas WIDMAIER, Petri KUOSMANEN, Panu KIVILUOMA, Johanna LIUKKONEN, Hans KOSKINEN, Tuomas STARK, Tuomas ISOMAA, Jyri LEHTO
  • Publication number: 20170016152
    Abstract: Fabrics which allow for light transmission and provide thermal insulation are described. A fabric is formed from at least one yarn to form a continuous web of fabric. The continuous web is configured to allow between 20% and 65% of incident light to be transmitted through the fabric, and to reduce heat transfer through the fabric such that the fabric has an R value of at least 0.75 K·m2/W. The continuous web of fabric may be a woven fabric where the at least one yarn is woven to form the woven fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Smart Textile Products, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20170016153
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and/or a system of proliferating a thread count of a woven textile by simultaneous insertion within a single pick insertion event of a loom apparatus multiple adjacent parallel yarns drawn from a multi-pick yarn package. In one or more embodiments, multiple texturized polyester weft yarns of denier between 15 and 65 are wound on a single bobbin in a parallel adjacent fashion such that they may be fed into an air jet pick insertion apparatus and/or a rapier pick insertion apparatus of an air jet loom to weave a textile that has between 90 to 235 ends per inch cotton warp yarns and between 100 and 965 polyester weft yarns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Arun Agarwal
  • Publication number: 20170016154
    Abstract: Method for producing a woven structure having at least one woven wall, includes: weaving one first portion including warp and weft threads intertwined according to the fundamental weave of each portion of woven wall corresponding to this first portion, stopping introduction of weft threads after insertion of a weft thread associated with the positioning of one elongated element having a main axis, with this weft thread being intertwined with the warp threads of each portion of woven wall, introducing each elongated element between the warp threads defining with the associated weft thread, the insertion position of this elongated element, maintaining in position each elongated element and introducing one new weft thread intertwining warp threads of the structure according to the fundamental weave of each wall portion or according to at least one new weave, to resume production of the structure, with each elongated element not being taken in the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Georges-Paul DESCHAMPS
  • Publication number: 20170016155
    Abstract: A Rapier loom being characterised by at least a first Rapier provided between at least a first frame from a pair of frames and at least a Dobby frame of a Debby machine communicably coupled with said loom, said Rapier being adapted to be operatively horizontally displaced; and at least a second Rapier provided between at least a second frame from a pair of frames and at least a Dobby frame of a Debby machine communicably coupled with said loom, said Rapier being adapted to be operatively horizontally displaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: ANSARI AKHLAQUE AHMED ZAHIR AHMED
  • Publication number: 20170016156
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a seamless foot-covering garment made of knitted courses, a method for manufacturing thereof as well as a respective circular machine for hosiery and knitwear. The foot-covering garment made of knitted courses, comprises a heel portion, a toe portion, a middle portion located between the heel portion and the toe portion and an opening between said heel portion, said middle portion and said toe portion for the insertion of an user's foot. The toe portion and the heel portion are aligned along a longitudinal direction. At said opening the middle portion ends with a right side edge and a left side edge. The garment is seamlessly knitted as a whole. At least one or both the right and left side edges comprise at least one elastic portion made up by a plurality of stretch stitches located at an end of knitted courses. The stretch stitches are composed of at least one main thread of the foot-covering garment knitted with at least one elastic thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: STEPS HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Gianmario PEDRINI
  • Publication number: 20170016157
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nonwoven fabric sheet for use in extraction filters having high sealing strength and extraction filters manufactured using the nonwoven fabric sheet. The nonwoven fabric sheet includes a first layer including a spunbonded nonwoven fabric formed from a polyester-based resin having an IV value of 0.60 to 1.00, a crystallinity of 30% to 80%, a crystalline orientation of 60% to 95%, and a birefringence (?n) of 0.040 to 0.100 and provided with a partial thermocompression bonding section whose thermocompression bonding area rate is in the range of 5% to 30%, and a second layer including a meltblown nonwoven fabric formed from a polyester-based resin blown onto a surface of the first layer and solidified to have a crystallinity of 0% to 14%. The extraction filters are formed by sealing by welding the nonwoven fabric sheet with the second layer of the sheet placed inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: OHKI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsunori SAITOH, Masahiro NAKAMURO, Naoko YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20170016158
    Abstract: Hydroentangled composites having a wide variety of uses (e.g., personal hygiene articles, facers for fenestration absorbent patches on surgical drapes, facers on absorbent surgical drapes, etc.) are provided. The hydroentangled composite includes at least two nonwoven webs hydroentangled together. The hydroentangled composite may have a three-dimensional structure. Additionally, the at least two nonwoven webs may have different bonding levels and/or lint levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Steven Brian Burgess, Jerry Snider, Paul Michael Harmon, Dianne B. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20170016159
    Abstract: An embroidery sewing machine having a function of fixing an interliner and a material by basting, and capable of performing embroidery sewing based on embroidery sewing data includes a basting area accepting unit configured to perform an assisting operation for a user so as to allow the user to specify an area for basting according to a size of a material, and to accept the specification of the area for basting; a basting data generating unit configured to generate basting data according to the area accepted by the basting area accepting unit; and a basting executing unit configured to perform basting based on the basting data generated by the basting data generating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Takeshi KONGO
  • Publication number: 20170016160
    Abstract: A multicolor carpet comprising a plurality of tufted yarns, wherein the yarns comprise solution-dyed bulked continuous filaments, wherein at least one of the yarns is of a different color than any of the other yarns, wherein the yarns have not been twisted, and wherein the yarns have not been heatset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.AR.L.
    Inventors: Wae-Hai TUNG, Elizabeth G McFarland
  • Publication number: 20170016161
    Abstract: A hand-operated, small washing machine with an improved lid is disclosed. The lid has a seal-creating (and seal-breaking) mechanism as part of a locking handle. When the locking handle is in a locked position, a seal-creating bulb portion of the locking handle is pressed against a seal plate center, thereby driving air out from the barrel of the washing machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventor: Corey K. Tournet
  • Publication number: 20170016162
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Kwangchul HEO
  • Publication number: 20170016163
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes a casing; an outer tub suspended in the casing; a rack extending vertically; a pinion, which is moved along the rack when the outer tub vibrates and which is rotated via cooperation with the rack; and a torsion element for creating a torsional twisting moment to attenuate rotation of the pinion when the pinion is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Youngjun KIM, Youngjong KIM, Insik YU
  • Publication number: 20170016164
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes a casing; an outer tub disposed in the casing; a support rod connected at one end thereof to the casing; an outer tub support part, which is moved along the support rod and which supports the outer tub; at least one elastic member fixedly disposed on the support rod so as to elastically support the outer tub support part from below; a first friction part disposed above the outer tub support part so as to create frictional force between the support rod and the first friction part; and a housing defining therein a space for accommodating the first friction part, the housing being disposed at the top of the outer tub support part and being moved along with the outer tub support part when the outer tub vibrates, and the housing being independently moved alone when the outer tub support part is moved within a predetermined displacement range and being moved while pushing the first friction part when the outer tub support part is moved beyond
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Youngjun KIM, Youngjong KIM, Insik YU
  • Publication number: 20170016165
    Abstract: A water supply assembly (1) for laundry washing machines (100) provided with a detergent drawer (115) which is structured for receiving a given amount of detergent, softener or other washing agent and is fitted in extractable manner into a corresponding drawer housing (116); the water supply assembly (1) being structured for selectively pouring the water arriving from the fresh-water supply circuit (108) of the laundry washing machine (100) into the detergent drawer (115) so as to selectively flush the detergent, softener or other washing agent out of the same detergent drawer (115).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag
    Inventors: Daniele Favaro, Maurizio Del Pos
  • Publication number: 20170016166
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Wooseong KIM
  • Publication number: 20170016167
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Wooseong KIM