Patents Issued in May 11, 2017
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Publication number: 20170129052Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing methods, apparatuses, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium. The disclosure delineates real time manipulation of three-dimensional printing to reduce deformation. The present disclosure further provides 3D object formed using the methods, apparatuses, and systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Benyamin BULLER, Tasso LAPPAS, Rueben MENDELSBERG, Sergey KOREPANOV
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Publication number: 20170129053Abstract: A holding device for a substrate during the performance of a generative laser method for applying a coating that comprises hard substance particles to a top surface of the substrate is provided. The wall of the substrate is completely surrounded by a thermoconductive wall of the holding device at least in the area of the top side. The wall of the holding device protrudes beyond the top side with a projection that is at least in the size range of the thickness of the coating and the wall of the holding device is arranged perpendicular to the top side, so that a laser-induced molten coating bath can be supported by means of the wall of the holding device, and the coating has the shape of the substrate in the horizontal cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Susanne SCHRUEFER, Frank BRUECKNER, Mirko RIEDE
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Publication number: 20170129054Abstract: A method includes generating at least one laser passivation pulse with process parameters selected to passivate an area of a metal target, and directing the at least one laser passivation pulse to the area in order to produce a passivation layer. Another method further includes, prior to laser passivation, generating at least one laser ablation pulse with process parameters selected to ablate metal from the area of the target, and directing the at least one laser ablation pulse to the area so as to ablate the metal and to provide the area for laser passivation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: nLIGHT, Inc.Inventor: Adam Dittli
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Publication number: 20170129055Abstract: A test method is provided to reproducibly test under matched HY100 welds to robustly establish the production parameters for the welding process. The test method comprises forming a ‘U’ shaped groove in a plate to which steel members are welded on the reverse side. The steel members comprise transverse members that extend across the weld. The transverse members are arranged at a density of at least four members for each 0.5 m length of weld and preferably five transverse members. The steel members further comprise longitudinal stiffeners that extend parallel to the weld. The longitudinal stiffeners are arranged at a density of two stiffeners per 0.4 m width of the plate. The high density of stiffeners has provided a reproducible and reliable weld test method that is capable of being used to establish and approve production parameters for the welding process of under matched HY100 welds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: NORMAN COOPER
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Publication number: 20170129056Abstract: A flux-cored wire for carbon dioxide gas shielded arc welding includes, in terms of % by mass with respect to a total mass of the wire, 0.03 to 0.08% of C, 0.2 to 0.6% of Si, 1.2 to 2.8% of Mn, 0.01 to 0.5% of Cu, 0.2 to 0.7% of Ni, 0.1 to 0.6% of Ti, 0.005 to 0.020% of B, 0.05% or less of Al, 4.0 to 8.0% in terms of TiO2, 0.1 to 0.6% of in terms of SiO2, 0.02 to 0.3% in terms of Al2O3, 0.1 to 0.8% of Mg, 0.05 to 0.3% in terms of F, 0.05 to 0.3% in terms of Na and K in a fluorine compound, 0.05 to 0.2% of Na2O and K2O, and 0.2% or less in terms of ZrO2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN WELDING CO., LTD.Inventors: Rikiya TAKAYAMA, Kiyohito SASAKI, Yasuhito TOTSUKA, Masaaki TORIYABE
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Publication number: 20170129057Abstract: A solder alloy is substantially Ag-free and has desirable neat-resistance fatigue characteristics in a high-temperature environment as high as 150° C., even when used for soldering of electronic components having no leads. The solder alloy contains Sb, In, Cu, and Bi, and Sn accounting for the remainder, and satisfies the following formulae: 0.5?[Sb]?1.25 0.66[Sb]+4.16?[In]?6.0 0.5?[Cu]?1.2 0.1?[Bi]?0.5, wherein [Sb], [In], [Cu], and [Bi] represent the contents of Sb, In, Cu, and Bi, respectively, in mass %.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: KIYOHIRO HINE, AKIO FURUSAWA, HIDETOSHI KITAURA
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Publication number: 20170129058Abstract: A conductive paste including (A) a silver powder, (B) a glass frit, (C) an organic binder and (D) a powder containing Cu and at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of V, Cr, Mn, Fe and Co. The powder (D) may thus contain Cu and Mn, Cu and Fe or Cu and Co. The conductive paste has a desirable electromigration resistance, solder heat resistance and adhesiveness to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: NAMICS CORPORATIONInventor: Yoshiaki YOSHII
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Publication number: 20170129059Abstract: A mobile-unit station dedicated to pipe cutting is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Erik Haakon ULMER, Donald Martin ULMER
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Publication number: 20170129060Abstract: A method for improving the surface of an aluminum alloy article includes manufacturing the aluminum alloy article using an additive manufacturing technique, wherein the article as-manufactured includes one or more of cracks, roughness, or porosity at a surface of the article; coating the surface of the aluminum alloy article with a diffusion element, the diffusion element being capable of diffusing at least 0.2 mils into the article; heating the aluminum alloy article coated with the diffusion element to cause the diffusion element to diffuse the at least 0.2 mils into the article, thereby forming a diffusion layer of at least 0.2 mils in thickness comprising both aluminum alloy and diffusion element; and removing the diffusion layer from the aluminum alloy article, whereby upon the removing, a resulting improved surface of the article comprises fewer or smaller cracks, reduced roughness, or reduced porosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Andy Szuromi, Steve Starr, Donald G. Godfrey, Mark C. Morris
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Publication number: 20170129061Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement 1, comprising a first turbomachine element 10 with a first turbomachine element through-opening 12, a second turbomachine element 20, a sliding element 30 with a sliding element through-opening 32 that is arranged, at least in part, in the first turbomachine element through-opening 12, a sleeve 40 that engages through the sliding element through-opening 32 along a through-axis D, and a fastening member 50 that engages through the sleeve 40 for fastening the sleeve 40 to the second turbomachine element 20. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for fastening the first turbomachine element 10 to the second turbomachine element 20, a turbomachine with the above-mentioned arrangement 1, and use of this arrangement 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Alexander Kloetzer, Manfred Feldmann
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Publication number: 20170129062Abstract: A work piece processing device includes a tool piece, a work piece holder and a servo-elastic actuator system having simultaneous precision force and position control that moves one of the tool piece and the work piece holder to the other of the tool piece and work piece holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Branson Ultrasonics CorporationInventors: Scott CALDWELL, Thomas GABRE, Hugh PLUMLEE, Aare TALI
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Publication number: 20170129063Abstract: A machine tool system is provided that includes at least one machine tool for machining workpieces. A workpiece holding device is provided that holds one or more workpieces during machining using an adapter. A positioning device positions workpiece blanks on the adapters. An adapter loading and transporting device, which has an adapter gripping device that acts on the adapters and moves adapters that are provided with workpiece blanks from the positioning device to the at least one machine tool, loads the at least one machine tool and unloads adapters that are provided with machined workpieces from the at least one machine tool. A workpiece transporting device is provided which has a workpiece gripping device that acts on workpieces. After machined workpieces have been unloaded by the adapter loading and transporting device, the workpiece transporting device takes the workpieces up from the adapter loading and transporting device and removes them.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Hubert Bruder, Ralf Haug
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Publication number: 20170129064Abstract: A nozzle used to clean a cutting tool held by a turret in a position different from a spindle position (cutting tool exchange position) is provided. When a cutting tool exchange command is issued, the turret is caused to pivot so that a cutting tool to be attached to the spindle next is located in a cleaning position. The nozzle ejects a coolant or air toward a cavity in a tapered section of the next cutting tool held by the turret. Since chips and other foreign matter are removed from the cavity, occurrence of clamping failure that may occur when the next cutting tool is attached to the spindle can be avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Daisuke UENISHI
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Publication number: 20170129065Abstract: A mist removal system includes an observation unit that observes a situation related to the mist concentration in a factory, a first mist countermeasure unit that reduces the mist concentration in a machine tool, a second mist countermeasure unit that reduces the mist concentration in the factory, and a control unit. The control unit controls observation by the observation unit and interlocking operation of the first mist countermeasure unit and the second mist countermeasure unit. Furthermore, the control unit determines the control details of interlocking operation of the first and second mist countermeasure units based on the observation results of the mist concentration obtained by the observation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Takashi Masakawa
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Publication number: 20170129066Abstract: A machine tool of the present invention includes: a visual sensor that takes an image of unworked workpiece; an unworked workpiece shape information storing unit that stores unworked workpiece shape information obtained by the visual sensor; a worked workpiece shape information storing unit in which worked workpiece shape information is stored; a burr information calculating unit that recognizes a burr by comparing the unworked workpiece shape information with the worked workpiece shape information; a burr determining unit that determines the burr based on conditions including at least one of the location and the direction of the burr in the workpiece; a working method judging unit that decides whether or not to perform burring with a tool of the machine tool based on the determination result concerning the burr; and a working path generating unit that generates a working path for removing the burr judged to be a burr on which burring is to be performed with the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Shinji OKUDA
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Publication number: 20170129067Abstract: Floor stripping and buffing methods and apparatus including a circular drive board, at least one pad operationally attached to the circular drive board, and at least one abrasive media embedded in the at least one pad, where the at least one pad has at least one raised pad portion. Other aspects include at least one foam layer between the circular drive board and the at least one pad, where the at least one pad is made of the at least one abrasive media, at least one foam layer between the circular drive board and the at least one pad, at least one mounting adapter formed through the at least one pad, a rotary stripping machine connected to the stripping apparatus via the mounting adapter, at least one heeling weight connected to the stripping machine, and where the at least one media is removable and rechargeable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: David Young
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Publication number: 20170129068Abstract: A lens processing system used for removing a lens blank (98, 110) from an edging block (40). The system includes an elongated collet (22) that engages the mating edging block (40). The block (40) includes an enlarged groove (41) that receives a pair of blades (65, 66) extended upwardly from the floor (75) of the collet (22). Each lens blank (98,110) is formed to include a series of surface markings (191,192) to verify proper functioning of the edging machine that forms a finished lens. Each lens blank also includes a series of circular markings (117,133) arranged in diagonal rows to verify the accurate drilling of bores with the lens blank (98,110).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: JAMES GREGORY GOERGES
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Publication number: 20170129069Abstract: A finishing belt device includes a pressure apparatus having a pressure roller that applies a pressing force to the rear side of a finishing belt that, when viewed in the running direction of the finishing belt, an active side of the finishing belt is pressed against a peripheral surface to be finished of a workpiece in a linear contact region at the level of the pressing force. A pressure roller support is provided with the pressure roller arranged as a first pressure roller and another pressure roller is arranged as a second pressure roller. When viewed in the running direction of the finishing belt, the active side of the finishing belt is pressed against the peripheral surface to be finished of the workpiece in two spaced-apart linear contact regions via the two pressure rollers. The invention also relates to a method for finishing a peripheral surface of a cam surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Alfons Haas, Johannes Herrmann
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Publication number: 20170129070Abstract: A honing tool has a tool body and shells disposed on the tool body. Honing stone sets each provided with two or more honing stones are provided. The shells each support one of the honing stone sets. Guide bars of the honing tool are placed against the bore and a portion of the bore is conically honed with decreasing stroke of the honing tool, wherein a lower reversing point of the honing tool remains substantially unchanged. Honing is terminated as soon as an upper reversing point has reached a predetermined terminal value. Alternatively, a portion of the bore is conically honed with a constant stroke of the honing tool, wherein reversing points of the stroke of the honing tool remain substantially unchanged and a feeding force pressing the honing stones against the bore is controlled as a function of a position of the honing tool in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Gerhard Flores, Erwin Baumgartner, Manuel Waiblinger, Andreas Wagner
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Publication number: 20170129071Abstract: A disc containing copper for sapphire polishing; the annular surface of the disc is provided with a spiral grinding groove or concentric circular grinding grooves thereon; and stepped grooves are provided at the edges along both the outer ring and inner ring of the annular surface of the disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: LENS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Qunfei Zhou, Qiaobing Rao, Liang Fu
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Publication number: 20170129072Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a porous polishing pad including pores formed by a reaction between a prepolymer and a saccharide material, and a method of preparing the porous polishing pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Pal-Kon Kim, Sub Kim, Jong Ho Park
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Publication number: 20170129073Abstract: A part processing apparatus and method is disclosed that includes a media-blasting apparatus and a cleaning apparatus. The media-blasting apparatus is configured to blast a stream of media against a surface of a part, and the cleaning apparatus is configured to clean debris or particles from the surface of the part. The cleaning apparatus includes a first spray-and-wash unit, a first ultrasonic wash unit, a second ultrasonic wash unit, and a second spray-and-wash unit, which may be arranged in the listed order. Each of the units may be configured to utilize hot liquid or water to clean the part being processed. The first ultrasonic wash unit is configured to ultrasonically vibrate a liquid in the first ultrasonic wash unit at a first frequency, and the second ultrasonic wash unit is configured to ultrasonically vibrate a liquid in the second ultrasonic wash unit at a second frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Michael J. Wern
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Publication number: 20170129074Abstract: A system and method for grit recycling includes a first stage and a second stage. The first stage includes a first apparatus adapted to coarsely separate reusable grit from waste material. The second stage is positioned adjacent the first stage such that the coarsely separated reusable grit from the first outlet of the first stage is automatically input to the second stage. The second stage includes a second apparatus adapted to finely separate the reusable grit from the waste material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Tom J. Sulkowski
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Publication number: 20170129075Abstract: An abrasive article comprises abrasive particles adhered to a substrate by a binder material comprising an at least partially cured resole phenolic resin and an aliphatic tack modifier. The amount of resole phenolic resin comprises from 60 to 98 weight percent of the combined weight of the resole phenolic resin and the aliphatic tack modifier. A method of making the abrasive article is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ernest L. Thurber, Rebecca A. Putans, Scott R. Culler, John T. Boden, Brian G. Koethe, Brant A. Moegenburg, Thomas J. Nelson, Aaron K. Nienaber, Wayne W. Maurer, Ibrahim A. El-Hedok, Albert I. Everaerts, Joseph B. Eckel, Mahfuza B. Ali
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Publication number: 20170129076Abstract: A process for mechanically anchoring a shaped particle on a fibrous substrate, the process comprising steps of: providing a fibrous substrate comprising at least one fibrous layer; depositing the particle onto the surface of at least 1 fibrous layer of the substrate; and vibrating the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Michael Leslie Groombridge, Michael McDonnell
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Publication number: 20170129077Abstract: This disclosure is related to an adjustable wrench for engaging work objects. The adjustable wrench has a handle having a handle end and a flat serrated jaw surface. The adjustable wrench also has an L-shaped movable jaw having a lever arm and a serrated jaw, the lever arm having a terminal end and an extension element extending from the terminal end having an opening therethrough. The adjustable wrench further comprises a projection extending from the handle having a tunnel therein for accepting the lever arm of the L-shaped movable jaw and a grip enhancing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Brock Watson, Roger Schultz, Greg A. Kliewer, Andy Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170129078Abstract: An eye bolt or screw eye wrench that engages an eye bolt or screw eye fastener, wherein the wrench includes a handle, a shank, and a wrench end. The handle allows ease of use with regard to rotation of an eye bolt or screw eye fastener, and the shank and wrench end provide a stable and secure contact surface and functionality for enacting the rotational force needed to secure these types of fasteners in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: C3, LLCInventor: Charles Gatling
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Publication number: 20170129079Abstract: [Problem] To provide a screw cutting mechanism that can stably feed screws to a driver bit by stabilizing the position of the screws, and that has an accurate and smooth cutting action.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: OHTAKE ROOT KOGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshitake OTA, Hirofumi OIKAWA
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Publication number: 20170129080Abstract: Torsion control device and method for an electric impact power tool are provided. The electric impact power tool includes a motor, and the torsion control device detects an actual rotational speed of the motor to make the electric impact power tool output a preset torsion value accurately. In the torsion control method, a compensating time is calculated according to a difference between the actual rotational speed value of the motor and a preset rotational speed value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Chih-Wei HU
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Publication number: 20170129081Abstract: Installation tools and methods for installing a sprinkler within an opening or through hole in a wall or ceiling of an area to be protected. The tools include a reference surface and a gauge to be contacted by a sprinkler frame. The reference surface locates the gauge to define an operative position for the sprinkler frame and its operational components within a through hole of a wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventors: Luke Stevenson Connery, Jeffrey Martin Brighenti, Bharani Kannan, Manikandan Krishnaswamy, Kenneth Robert Brown, Joseph W. Beagen
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Publication number: 20170129082Abstract: A tool is provided for the effective removal of a broken plug from within a jack of an electronic device. The tool can have two handles at a base end that a user squeezes together to grip objects within a jaw portion located at a distal end. The jaw portion of the tool is sized and shaped to be able to be inserted inside a typical jack, such as an industry standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. The jaw portion can be part of the tool or can be provided by bits that are fit onto the tool. An alternate embodiment tool uses a screw and nut assembly on a “T” shaped cylindrical tool that clamps jaw members together as the screw and nut are tightened.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Michael Frankovic
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Publication number: 20170129083Abstract: A device and method of extracting a broken extractor are provided. The fastener extractor includes a shaft with a pre-formed center hole situated longitudinally and interiorly in the fastener extractor. An extractor removal tool is provided that is pre-formed to engage the pre-formed center hole in the extractor for removing a broken extractor and debri.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
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Publication number: 20170129084Abstract: A fastener-driving tool includes a housing and a workpiece-contacting element movable between a rest position and an activated position. The tool also includes a trigger connected to the housing and movable between a rest position and an activated position, a control valve including an actuating pin, an actuation lever movably connected to the trigger and movable between a rest position and an actuating position adjacent to the actuating pin, and a trigger control mechanism associated with the actuation lever and configured for moving and holding the actuation lever in the actuating position. In a powered mode, the trigger control mechanism causes the-actuation lever to move and remain in the actuating position such that the tool is actuated each time the workpiece-contacting element contacts a workpiece and moves to the activated position causing the actuation lever to contact the actuating pin and initiate an actuation of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Stephen P. Moore, Murray Z. Weinger, Daniel J. Birk, Hanxin Zhao, Ricardo Segura, Ryan L. Francis
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Publication number: 20170129085Abstract: In a rack and pinion mechanism 80, a driving-side pinion gear 83 and a driven-side pinion gear 86 are provided to be coaxially rotatable relative to each other within a predetermined angle range. Because of this construction, in a case where a time when a driver 3 reaches an advancing end position and contacts an advancing end damper 19 deviates from a time when a weight device 5 reaches a retracting end position and contacts a moving end damper 7, an excessive external force is not applied to engaging teeth 81a and 82a by relative rotation of the pinion gears 83 and 86. Thus, due to this construction, durability of the rack and pinion mechanism 80, where end impacts are absorbed through elastic deformation, is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventors: Isao MIYASHITA, Kenichi MIYATA
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Publication number: 20170129086Abstract: A fastener system comprising a tool and fastener is contemplated. The tool comprises an elongated member having a longitudinal bore that receives the fastener. The fastener is driven by the tool into a working surface whereby first and second vents capture a portion of the propellant gas to optimize penetration of the fastener and reduce the sound level. The fastener typically has a first diameter and a second diameter that meet at a step. A washer can receive the first diameter of the fastener. It is contemplated that the alignment of the fastener as it penetrates the work surface is maintained by at least one of (i) the head of the fastener and the longitudinal bore, (ii) washer, and (iii) a clip to reduce failures and spalling.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: William D. Armstrong
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Publication number: 20170129087Abstract: Improved bits for removal of staples and fabric for re-upholstering, one bit having an elongated shaft, proximal end, and distal working end. The proximal end is for insertion into a power tool. The working end includes a blade wider than the shaft and a plurality of beveled teeth. The bottom section of the tool has a longitudinally cambered bottom surface curved upwardly optimizing the striking, removal action. The blade end is transversely cambered, and converging in depth. The designs create tangential application of forces as opposed to only direct linear application. Another embodiment provides a non-symmetrical bit having a distal working end and chisel-type head that transitions into a curved side section, and an opposing straight angled side section. The bit is longitudinally cambered on the bottom surface, for separating legs of the staple without severing them, or snapping legs off from the staple crown.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Camberstrike LLCInventors: Brant Lewis, Janet Bruce, Richard Bruce
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Publication number: 20170129088Abstract: A control system for a hydraulic hammer is provided. The control system includes a sensing unit configured to sense position and rebound acceleration of a piston of the hydraulic hammer. The control system further includes an electronic control module (ECM) in communication with the sensing unit, and configured to generate signals based on the sensed position and rebound acceleration of the piston. The control system further includes a selection unit configured to allow an operator to select between a manual mode and an automatic mode. The control system further includes a valve in communication with the electronic control module (ECM). The valve being configured to be operated between a closed position and an open position based on the signals generated by the electronic control module (ECM) to selectively move the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Koushik Kabiraj, Chetan V. Dahiwal, Anuop Udayakumar
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Publication number: 20170129089Abstract: A handheld power tool has a tool socket (2) to hold a tool (4) along a working axis (11), a motor (5) and a slip clutch (21) having a number of blocking elements. A sensor (27) serves to record a measured signal (28) as the measure of vibrations inside the handheld power tool (1). A band-pass filter (29) has a pass range in which a frequency lies that is equal to the product of the rotational speed of the wheel (22) on the drive side and the number N of blocking elements (24). The measured signal (28) filtered by the band-pass filter (29) is fed to an evaluation unit (30). When the filtered measured signal (28) exceeds a limit value, the evaluation unit (30) reduces the rotational speed of the motor (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Erwin Manschitz, Walter Wissmach
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Publication number: 20170129090Abstract: An electric working machine including a motor, an electric-power supply unit, a control unit, and a signal processing unit. The signal processing unit performs a signal control process for sending and receiving a signal to and from the signal processing unit and an external device, and receives at least a stop-command signal from the external device. The control unit stops the electric power supply to the motor in a case where the stop-command signal is received at the signal processing unit when the electric power supply from the electric-power supply unit to the motor is in process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventor: Hirokatsu YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20170129091Abstract: The disclosure is based on a hand-held power tool having at least one switch device which comprises at least one switching element at least for activating a power supply of a drive unit, having at least one quick-change tool holder which is provided for holding an insertion tool which is different from an insertion tool with an SDS® shaft having a maximum transverse extent of 10 mm and/or having at least one accumulator interface. It is proposed that the at least one switching device comprises at least one locking unit which is provided for maintaining, at least essentially independently of an effect of an operator activation force, an active operating mode which can be activated by actuating the at least one switching element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Andreas Schiegel, Christian Lang
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Publication number: 20170129092Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique for rationally transmitting rotation of a motor to a tool accessory. According to the invention, a representative screwdriver 100 having a motor 110 and a driving mechanism 120 is provided. The driving mechanism 120 has a driving gear 125, a transmitting element 140 and a retainer 130. The transmitting element 140 consists of three or more rollers 140a. A tool bit 119 is held by a spindle 160 which is movable in a longitudinal direction. When the spindle 160 is located in a second position, the rollers 140a are held between the driving gear 125 and a spring receiver 150 so that the spindle 160 is rotationally driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATIONInventor: Kazuya KIMURA
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Publication number: 20170129093Abstract: A grip strap providing anti-shock and ventilating effects includes a strap body including a front side and a back side opposing the front side. A cushion layer including a first side attached to the back side of the strap body and a second side opposing the first side. The cushion layer forms a plurality protruded elastic members disposed on the second side and arranged separately from one another. Each of the plurality of elastic members protrudes from the second side of the strap body in a direction away from the front side of the strap body. Each of the plurality of elastic members includes an adhesive layer disposed thereon, which has two opposite attaching sides and includes one of the two attaching sides attaching to a top edge of the corresponding elastic member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Leo Jaw
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Publication number: 20170129094Abstract: Adapters are described which enable a wide array of tools to be secured and/or mounted in a chain pipe vise. Also described are methods of using adapters with chain pipe vises in order to stably mount tools in the chain pipe vise.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: James E. Hamm, Harald Krondorfer, Michael J. Rutkowski, Jeffrey Szucs
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Publication number: 20170129095Abstract: A drill dust collection container system formed in a rectangular configuration having an open top, a lower face forming a closed bottom, a right side, a left side, a front face and a rear face. The rear face is formed with a knife edge. The container may be taped to the wall along the knife edge or held by hand, pressing the rear face of the container against the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Thomas Stanley Duncan
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Publication number: 20170129096Abstract: A toolbox has a casing and a cover. The casing has a top mounting flange, a first strengthening frame, and at least one engaging ring. The top mounting flange is formed on the casing. The first strengthening frame is mounted around the top mounting flange. The at least one engaging ring is mounted on the casing and has multiple ring fasteners mounted through the engaging ring and the top mounting flange via the first strengthening frame. The cover is connected to the casing and has a bottom mounting flange, a second strengthening frame, at least one engaging protrusion. The bottom mounting flange is formed on the cover. The second strengthening frame is mounted around the bottom mounting flange. The at least one engaging protrusion is mounted on the cover and has multiple protrusion fasteners mounted through the engaging protrusion and the bottom mounting flange via the second strengthening frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Kun-Chen Chen
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Publication number: 20170129097Abstract: A storage container can include a bottom surface and one or more sides that extend up from the bottom surface to define a storage area. The storage container can also include a lid rotatably coupled to at least one of the sides and can be moved from a closed position, preventing or limiting access to the storage area, to an open position, allowing access. The storage container can also include a work surface rotatably coupled to a bottom side of the lid. When the lid is opened, the work surface is rotated into a substantially horizontal position providing a planar top surface to work on. The storage container can also include a leg support assembly that is rotatably coupled to one or more of the side walls of the storage container and can be adjusted into a support position to provide vertical support for a portion of the work surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: DAVID P. ENGVALL, STEPHEN PENNINGTON, MICHAEL REEDY, ADAM DUDYCHA, JOSE C. SANTIAGO
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Publication number: 20170129098Abstract: A device configured to collect and dispel pinecones is provided. The device includes a handle, and a collecting head. The collecting head includes a plurality of prongs extending outwardly from an outer surface of the head. A sliding block having a plurality of holes configured to receive a corresponding prong is slidingly attached to the shaft. A biasing member having one end fixedly attached to the shaft and the other end attached to the sliding block continuously urges the sliding block against the head so as to allow the prongs to protrude through the respective holes. Accordingly, the device is configured to stick a plurality of pinecones wherein the sliding block may be pushed so as to displace the sliding block forward of the head pushing the pinecones off the prongs and into the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Phillip Strickland
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Publication number: 20170129099Abstract: A multipurpose robotic system includes a station that has a robot storage area for storing robots. A module storage area stores modules. Each of the modules is configured to be attached to one of the robots, so that robot/module pairs consisting of one module attached to one robot are configured to deliver and perform services. A preparing area is used for readying robots and extension modules to perform the services. A launching area is used for launching the robot/module pairs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Maan Alduaiji, Abdullah Almasoud, Mostafa Abdulla, Cameron Rose
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Publication number: 20170129100Abstract: A robot simulation device for automatically generating a practical interference avoiding motion path, regardless of the level of skill of an operator. The device includes: a motion path obtaining part which obtains a first motion path by simulating a robot motion program; a teaching point specifying part which detects whether a robot interferes with a peripheral object on the first path, and specifies first and second teaching points immediately before and after the interference occurs, respectively; a motion path generating part which automatically inserts a third teaching point between the first and second points and generates second motion paths for avoiding the interference, based on a search direction and distance determined by a random number; an evaluating part which evaluates each second path based on a predetermined parameter; and a motion path selecting part which selects an optimum motion path from the second paths based on an evaluation result.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Toshiya Takeda
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Publication number: 20170129101Abstract: A robot control apparatus that controls operation of a robot that grips a target object includes an acquisition unit that obtains information about a position and orientation of the target object, a selection unit that selects one of a plurality of gripping modes based on a captured image of the target object, and a generation unit that generates, based on the obtained position and orientation and the selected gripping mode, gripping operation data that defines a gripping operation of the robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Tetsuri Sonoda