Patents Issued in May 11, 2017
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Publication number: 20170129152Abstract: A process for generating a non-spherical shaped particles comprising the steps of: extruding a material through an extruder nozzle orifice along an extruding axis, and. slicing the extruded material into extruded elements having a predetermined length (L). Wherein the temperature at the nozzle is kept at a temperature Tn, where Tn=Tm?T, and T is greater than about 20 C, Tm being the melting temperature of said material. Where said extruder nozzle orifice has a predetermined cross-sectional shape on a plane perpendicular to said extruding axis, said predetermined cross-sectional shape being the inverse image of the predetermined cross-sectional shape of the extruded elements, wherein said non-spherical shaped particles comprise elements having a longitudinal length (L) where the ratio of said length (L) to a perimeter-equivalent diameter of said predetermined cross-sectional shape “ECD PHull” is between about 0.5 and about 5.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Michael Leslie Groombridge, Michael McDonnell
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Publication number: 20170129153Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for constructing comprising at least feeding means for providing construction material in layers. The apparatus comprises at least first feeding means for hardening material, second feeding means for insulating material wherein said feeding means are configured to operate substantially concurrently so that a construction layer comprises materials from each feeding means. The apparatus may also provide reinforcement substantially concurrently with the other materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Arto Koivuharju
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Publication number: 20170129154Abstract: The purging agent of the invention is for use in purging a resin to be purged which includes an ethylene/vinyl ester copolymer saponification resin, the purging agent being a hydrocarbon-based resin composition that contains a relatively large amount of at least one metal salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts and salts of alkaline earth metals, the shear viscosity ratio as determined with the following equation satisfying a specific range. Shear viscosity ratio=?(X)/?(Y) [In the equation, ?(X) is shear viscosity (Pa·s) at a temperature of 230° C. and a shear rate of 12.2 sec?1, and ?(Y) is shear viscosity (Pa·s) at a temperature of 230° C. and a shear rate of 1,824 sec?1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicants: THE NIPPON SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD., THE NIPPON SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Shintaro USUI
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Publication number: 20170129155Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic resin tape. The apparatus includes a resin impregnating device discharging a fiber bundle impregnated with a thermoplastic resin through a nozzle having an opening of a rectangular slit to form the fiber bundle into a tape shape, and a main cooling roller making contact with the fiber bundle having passed through the nozzle at a contact position to feed and cool it. With T (mm) being the dimension of the short sides of the slit and L (mm) being the distance between a tip of the nozzle and the contact position, the dimension T and the distance L satisfy either one of Expression (A) and Expression (B) below: L?1000×T?35; T<0.08??(A) L?785.7×T?17.9; T?0.08?? (B).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha Kobe Seiko Sho (Kobe Steel, Ltd.)Inventors: Naoyuki TASHIRO, Takayasu FUJIURA, Yasuhiro SAKURAI
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Publication number: 20170129156Abstract: An Extruder for providing a flow of viscoelastic material such as rubber is disclosed herein. The extruder includes several zones (A, P, H, S), each assigned to a particular rheological function and arranged axially from an upstream end to a downstream end of the extruder and having an endless screw of given diameter (D). In each of the zones, at least one helicoidal flight extends radially from a central shaft of the screw over a height (h1), in a direction and with a pitch which are defined for each of the zones, and which is rotationally driven about an axis (XX?) in a barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicants: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE, S.A.Inventors: Arnaud LETOCART, Bernard CAPPA, Christophe OUGIER, Philippe LAMOINE, Gérard CROSSNIER, Josian GOURDOUZE
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Publication number: 20170129157Abstract: A method of analyzing preforms for potential bursting during forming and filling by injecting an incompressible liquid to shape the successive heating preforms into containers and fill the containers. The method defines at least one stress parameter correlated to the internal stress of the thermoplastic material of the preform and defines a range of acceptable values for the stress parameter. The method includes analyzing each successive initial preform and each successive heated preform, determining a value of the stress parameter, comparing the determined value to a range of acceptable values, and emitting an output signal when the determined value is outside the acceptable range of values.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Mikael DERRIEN, Pascal HABOURY
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Publication number: 20170129158Abstract: A hollow container manufacturing method comprises; an injection molding step of forming a preform having a neck portion and a barrel portion, at least a part of the barrel portion being solid, by injection molding; an intermediate product formation step of inserting a boring rod 134 from the neck portion side into the barrel portion 23 to form a space pare of at least a predetermined depth in the barrel portion, thereby converting the preform into an intermediate molded product; and a final blow molding step of blow-molding the intermediate molded product within a final blow mold to form a hollow container which is a final molded product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: NISSEI ASB MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiki MIYAZAWA, Yoichi TSUCHIYA
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Publication number: 20170129159Abstract: A thermoforming mold trimming system, apparatus, and method of use are disclosed. The thermoforming mold trimming apparatus includes a robot support structure with at least one robot secured to the robot support structure. The apparatus also includes a contact probe removably secured to the robot, the contact probe being configured to generate a trim path for a thermoformed molded part. The robot is programmed to follow the trim path generated by the contact probe. The robot then uses a blade to trim excess material of a finished molded part within the housing by following the trim path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Robert Devlin, Scott Jackson, David Findlay, Adin Kay Goings
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Publication number: 20170129160Abstract: A door safety device generally includes a door attachment portion, a spanning portion, and a door jamb attachment portion. The spanning portion can be operatively coupled to the door (and/or door jamb) attachment portions by one or more living hinges, optionally with tambour portions disposed between the spanning portion and the door (and/or door jamb) attachment portios. The tambour portions can also include one or more living hinges. The living hinges can have a range of motion of less than 180 degrees, for example less than 175, 170, 165, or 160 degrees. A method of manufacturing a door safety device includes creating a score line along a surface of a substantially planar sheet of material, and snapping the sheet along the score line so as to create a hinge. The snapping creates a plastic deformation of the material in the region of the score line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Daniel A. MCROSKEY
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Publication number: 20170129161Abstract: A joining method for joining together a first member in which fiber material is mixed into a first resin, and a second member that includes at least a second resin, includes abutting the first member and the second member together, and softening or melting the first resin of the first member and the second resin of the second member that are adjacent to abutting surfaces of the first member and the second member; and stirring a joint forming portion formed by the softened or melted first resin of the first member and the softened or melted second resin of the second member, and the fiber material included in the softened or melted first resin of the first member, in a direction inclined with respect to the abutting surfaces, and hardening the joint forming portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yasuhiro UENO, Takaaki KIYONO, Hideo NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20170129162Abstract: An ultrasonic welding system includes a motion control system that is coupled to and that causes controlled movement of an ultrasonic welding stack, in accordance with control inputs that are based on one or more control signals that are received from one or more sensors. The motion control system initiates a welding operation, subsequent to which an initial motion delay occurs until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Subsequently, in response to the predetermined condition being satisfied, the ultrasonic welding stack is caused to move in accordance with a weld profile. Subsequently, in response to an occurrence of a predetermined delay initiating condition, the ultrasonic welding stack is caused to stop motion and to maintain a stationary position. Subsequently, in response to an occurrence of a predetermined delay terminating condition, motion of the ultrasonic welding stack is resumed in accordance with the weld profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Leo Klinstein, Paul Golko, William E. Jurkowski
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Publication number: 20170129163Abstract: The device for welding thermoplastic parts includes a matrix for positioning the parts to be assembled, the matrix including an amagnetic insulating insert that defines joining zones in which the welds must be produced, a bladder defining a sealed volume and means for producing a partial vacuum in the sealed volume, and means for moving a magnetic induction head to near the joining zones and without making contact with the bladder. The welding process includes positioning at least one first part, then of placing metal inserts on areas of the first part corresponding to the joining zones that must be welded, and then positioning at least one second part. A bladder is put in place covering the parts and a partial vacuum is created in the volume defined by the bladder. The magnetic induction head is moved to produce the weld bead without contact while the partial vacuum is maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Eric SOCCARD
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Publication number: 20170129164Abstract: A device for fixing an edge material to a narrow side of a panel-shaped workpiece is provided, which has a feed mechanism for supplying the edge material to the narrow side of the workpiece, at least one infrared emitter for activating an adhesive layer, facing the workpiece, of the edge material, and a pressing mechanism for pressing the edge material onto the narrow side of the workpiece. In order to activate the adhesive layer of the edge material by means of infrared radiation using a reliable process without adversely affecting the visible face of the edge material, a radiation exposure zone with a specifiable size is arranged in the feed path of the edge material. In the exposure zone, the adhesive layer of the edge material is exposed to infrared radiation. The device has a guide mechanism for guiding the edge material through the radiation exposure zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Markus Rambacher, Rainer Hummel, Fabian Burk, Denis Lorber, Juergen Leuze, Andreas Kuhlmann
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Publication number: 20170129165Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus of a display device includes a first jig configured to hold a first member; a second jig located under the first jig and coupled to or separated from the first jig such that the first member is locatable between the first jig and the second jig; fixing parts located at both ends of the second jig and configured to hold a second member between the first member and the second jig, the second jig including a pad; and a stage located under the pad and provided with a groove formed therethrough and having an area smaller than an area of the pad when viewed in a plan view, wherein one portion of the pad, which faces the stage, is configured to be within the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jusuk Lee, Jaeyoung Kim, Yudeok Seo, Dongjin Ok, Sungjin Jang
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Publication number: 20170129166Abstract: A method for manufacturing an automotive interior component may include providing a cover, a substrate, a chute connected to the substrate, heating the cover, forming the cover via a negative vacuum forming tool, and supporting the substrate and chute via a buck. The method may include moving at least of the negative vacuum forming tool and the buck toward the other of the negative vacuum forming tool and the buck such that the cover and the substrate may be in contact with each other. The method may include bonding the substrate with the cover via providing pressurized fluid to a chamber of the buck to force the substrate toward the cover. The chamber may be defined by the buck and the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: GREGG S. EVANS
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Publication number: 20170129167Abstract: A stereolithography system comprises an emitting device and a tank disposed above the emitting device. The tank has a first optically transparent bottom wall and a second optically transparent bottom wall with a space disposed therebetween. There is a linear stage that extends away from the tank and a carrier platform is moveable along the linear stage away from the tank. There is also a wettable material at a bottom wall of the tank within the tank. A fluid cooling system is in fluid communication the space disposed between the first optically transparent bottom wall of the tank and the second optically transparent bottom wall of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Diego Castanon, Raymond Fortier
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Publication number: 20170129168Abstract: An apparatus and method for making a three-dimensional object from a solidifiable material using a linear solidification device and contourless object data is shown and described. A voxel matrix is superimposed over an object model defined by three-dimensional object data to determine active voxels that intersect at least a portion of the object model. The active voxels are related to a path generation reference frame of an apparatus for making a three-dimensional object to generate solidification energy source event data that defines scanning (y) axis locations and/or solidification times at which a linear solidification device supplies solidification energy to a solidifiable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ali El-Siblani, Alexandr Shkolnik, Alexander Nam, Mohamad Janbain
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Publication number: 20170129169Abstract: A continuous liquid interface production system includes a source of optical stimulation. The system includes a vessel configured to retain a pool or film of optically sensitive monomer and a substantially optically transparent plate retained by the vessel. The optical stimulation is directed through the plate and into the pool or the film based upon a sliced 3D model of the part. The system includes source of reaction inhibitor wherein the substantially optically transparent plate allows the reaction inhibitor to permeate through the plate and into the pool or the film such that a sufficient amount of reaction inhibitor is within the pool or the film to create a zone proximate the plate that prevents polymerization therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: J. Samuel Batchelder, Jonathan B. Hedlund, Paul E. Hopkins, Steven A. Chillscyzn
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Publication number: 20170129170Abstract: A method of fabricating composite articles includes supplying electrical current to an electrically conductive filament. The electrically conductive filament may include a first material that is electrically conductive and a polymer second material. The polymer second material comprises at least one of a thermoplastic polymer and a partially cured thermosetting polymer. The heated filament is deposited according to a predefined pattern in successive layers to adhere the polymer material of the layers together and build up a three dimensional article. The article includes strands of the first material embedded in a substantially continuous polymer matrix of the second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jae-Woo Kim, Godfrey SAUTI, John M. GARDNER, Emilie J. SIOCHI
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Publication number: 20170129171Abstract: A method of fabricating (printing) parts utilizing flexible filaments includes anchoring a portion of a flexible filament to a substrate. A length of flexible filament is extended over the substrate while the flexible filament is in tension to thereby avoid buckling of the flexible filament. The flexible filament may comprise a thermoplastic material and fibers or other reinforcing materials whereby composite 3D parts can be fabricated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: John M. Gardner, Christopher J. Stelter, Katherine A. Fotion, Jae-Woo Kim, Godfrey Sauti, Emilie J. Siochi
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Publication number: 20170129172Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing onto a curved surface of an article are disclosed. An embodiment of a method may include receiving the article and extruding a composite yarn from a nozzle. A method may include attaching the composite yarn to the curved surface by moving the nozzle in a direction aligned with a first axis and a direction aligned with second axis along the curved surface. The first axis may be approximately normal to the print surface and the second axis may be approximately normal to the first direction. The article may be repositioned during printing to accommodate nozzle movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Todd A. Waatti, Yoav Sterman
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Publication number: 20170129173Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object is disclosed. The method includes operating a first ejector of a three-dimensional object printer to eject a first material towards a platen to form an object. The method further includes operating a second ejector of the three-dimensional object printer to eject a second material towards the platen to form support for portions of the object, the support being configured to provide support for portions of the object during the operation of the first ejector to form the object, at least one portion of the support having a body with at least one fluid path that connects at least one opening in the body to at least one other opening in the body. The method further includes connecting a fluid source to the at least one fluid path of the support to enable fluid to flow through the at least one fluid path to remove at least an inner portion the support from the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: David A. Mantell, Andrew W. Hays, Linn C. Hoover, Ron E. Dufort, Erwin Ruiz, Patrick J. Howe
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Publication number: 20170129174Abstract: Thermally cross-linkable photo-hydrolyzable inkjet printable polymers are used to print microfluidic channels layer-by-layer on a substrate. In one embodiment, for each layer, an inkjet head deposits droplets of a mixture of hydrophobic polymer and cross-linking agent in a pattern lying outside a two-dimensional layout of the channels, and another inkjet head deposits droplets of a mixture of poly(tetrahydropyranyl methacrylate) PTHPMA (or another hydrophobic polymer which hydrolyzes to form a hydrophilic material), cross-linking agent, and a photoacid generator (PAG) in a pattern lying inside the two-dimensional layout of the channels. After all layers are printed, flood exposure of the entire substrate to UV radiation releases acid from the PAG which hydrolyzes PTHPMA to form hydrophilic poly(methacrylic acid) PMAA, thereby rendering the PTHPMA regions hydrophilic. The layers of these now-hydrophilic patterned regions together define the microfluidic channels. The cross-linking agent (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Dylan J. Boday, Joseph Kuczynski, Robert E. Meyer, III
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Publication number: 20170129175Abstract: Three-dimensional objects are formed by photo-curing a liquid polymer by exposure to a radiation in a space between a sheet transparent to the radiation and a supporting plate. On a side of the sheet facing towards the photo-curing liquid polymer, a membrane is arranged. The membrane is transparent to the radiation and covered by a layer of liquid lubricant. The membrane is displaceable with respect to an area in which said liquid polymer is undergoing curing by exposure to the radiation, which radiation (e.g., at 410 nm) may be provided by a collimated light source composed of an array of light emitting diode (LED) sources, an array of baffles, and an array of lenses. The baffles limit beam widths of each individual LED source in the array of LED, and the array of lenses is located one focal length from said array of LED sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Gianni Zitelli, Avi N. Reichental, Luciano Tringali
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Publication number: 20170129176Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed. A method of printing onto a base includes providing a yarn from a material source disposed in a printing system. The yarn is an elongated continuous piece including a tagging segment and a reel segment. The reel segment is disposed proximate the material source. The tagging segment extends from a nozzle of the printing system. The method further includes attaching the tagging segment to the base and moving the nozzle away from the tagging segment after the attaching the tagging segment to the base. The nozzle is moved by an actuating system of the printing system. The moving the nozzle along the base increases a tension between the tagging segment and the material source. The tension in the yarn pulls the reel segment from the material source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Todd A. Waatti, Yoav Sterman
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Publication number: 20170129177Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of thermoplastic polyurethane powders in powder-based additive manufacturing methods for the production of elastic articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Jürgen Hättig, Peter Reichert, Marcus Rechberger
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Publication number: 20170129178Abstract: A method and system are disclosed. A method of printing onto a base having an upper surface spaced from a lower surface by a base thickness includes dispensing a yarn from a nozzle of a printing system and selectively attaching the yarn to a first attachment region. The step of dispensing the yarn includes dispensing a heat-moldable material and a melt-resistant material. The step of selectively attaching the yarn to the first attachment region includes moving the nozzle into the first attachment region. The step of moving the nozzle into the first attachment region reduces the base thickness by a prodding distance. The heat-moldable material bonds to the first attachment region.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Todd A. Waatti, Yoav Sterman
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Publication number: 20170129179Abstract: A three-dimensional object printer includes a controller that operates at least one ejector to place a layer of photopolymer material on a substrate. The controller is configured to cure the ejected photopolymer layer partially and position fiber on the cured layer before continuing to eject photopolymer material onto the fibers. The fibers can be loose or organized into a mesh. The pieces of mesh position on a cured layer can be pre-cut or a cutting device can be operated to cut pieces of mesh having a shape that corresponds to the shape of the layer of photopolymer material. The fibers reinforce the layers of photopolymer material and add strength and durability to the overall part being formed with the photopolymer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Barry P. Mandel, David A. Mantell, Chu-Heng Liu, Mandakini Kanungo
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Publication number: 20170129180Abstract: The application describes a machine tool adapted and arranged to carry out removal and addition of material on a work piece located in a work station, the machine having a first head arranged to remove material from the work piece and at least a second head arranged to process the work piece, each of the first and second heads being arranged to be moveable in at least two axes and preferably in 3, 4 or 5 axes and wherein the machine is arranged to control an environment of the work station. The work station is at least partially sealable. The machine has a clean side and a dirty side. Novel processing heads particularly adapted for use in the new machine tool are disclosed. These may also be retrofitted to CNC machines. The novel heads include heads adapted to carry out two processes simultaneously. Heads adapted to carry out heat and pressure treatment are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Peter Coates, Jason B. Jones
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Publication number: 20170129181Abstract: A three-dimensional fabricating apparatus includes a processing-space heater, a fabrication unit, a heat generator, a heat radiator, and a heat-transmission switching unit. The processing-space heater heats a processing space. The fabrication unit fabricates a three-dimensional object in the processing space heated to a target temperature. The heat generator generates heat to heat a heating target in a fabrication process of fabricating the three-dimensional object with the fabrication unit. The heat radiator radiates heat in the processing space. The heat-transmission switching unit causes the heat generated in the heat generator to be transmitted to the heat radiator in a preheating process of heating the processing space to the target temperature. The heat-transmission switching unit switches transmission of the heat from the heat generator to the heat radiator so that a transmission efficiency in transmitting the heat to the heat radiator is lower in the fabrication process than in the preheating process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Satoshi KUNIOKA
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Publication number: 20170129182Abstract: A cutting mechanism includes electrodes that are utilized to cut or score a non-conductive outer material of a filament or sheet. The electrodes contact a conductive reinforcing material of the filament or sheet to complete an electric circuit. Electric current flows through and heats the conductive material to oxidize or otherwise separate/cut the conductive material and any remaining non-conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Godfrey Sauti, Jae-Woo Kim, Emilie J. Siochi, John M. Gardner
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Publication number: 20170129183Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object facilitates the removal of support material from the object. The method includes forming at least a portion of a support for the object with support material containing nanoparticles of a material that readily converts microwave energy into heat. The object and support are moved to a position opposite a microwave radiator and the microwave radiator is operated to begin a change of the phase of the portion of the support material containing the nanoparticles before beginning a change of the phase of a portion of the support made from the support material alone. A controller either monitors the expiration of a predetermined time period or a temperature of the object to determine when the microwave radiator operation is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ron E. Dufort, Linn C. Hoover, Erwin Ruiz, Patrick J. Howe, Andrew W. Hays
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Publication number: 20170129184Abstract: 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, Evgeni LEVIN
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Publication number: 20170129185Abstract: 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, Erel MILSHTEIN
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Publication number: 20170129186Abstract: A method of controlling an additive fabrication process includes providing a primary substrate and a test substrate. Polymer test material is extruded onto the test substrate utilizing an extrusion head. The extrusion head is moved relative to the test substrate, and a force required to move the extrusion head relative to the test substrate is measured to thereby generate test data. A part is fabricated by extruding polymer material onto the primary substrate utilizing the extrusion head. The test data is utilized to control at least one process parameter associated with extruding polymer material onto the primary substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Godfrey Sauti, Jae-Woo Kim, Emilie J. Siochi, John M. Gardner, Christopher J. Stelter
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Publication number: 20170129187Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium recorded therein a program that causes a computer to enable functions of a) a three-dimensional object molding apparatus configured to mold a three-dimensional object by sequentially stacking a molding material, or b) a control section for controlling the three-dimensional object molding apparatus. The functions include a data input section to input a three-dimensional shape information of a target to be molded and a molding parameter generating section that calculates a filling rate indicating a degree of density of the molding material, or a mixture proportion of a plurality of the molding materials, based on the information necessary to produce a desired molded object and configured to generate molding information for stacking the molding material in accordance with the calculated filling rate and mixture proportion. The functions also include a molding section to stack the molding material in accordance with the molding information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.Inventors: Yoshiyuki HASHIMOTO, Shigeki TAKENOUCHI
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Publication number: 20170129188Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object facilitates the removal of support material from the object. The method includes moving the object to a position opposite a microwave radiator and operating the microwave radiator to change the phase of the support material from solid to liquid. A controller either monitors the expiration of a predetermined time period or a temperature of the object to determine when the microwave radiator operation is terminated. The microwave radiation does not damage the object because the support material has a dielectric loss factor that is greater than the dielectric loss factor of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ron E. Dufort, Erwin Ruiz, Linn C. Hoover, David K. Ahl, Patrick J. Howe, Andrew W. Hays
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Publication number: 20170129189Abstract: A method for making a slip resistant mat can include assembling parts with predetermined geometries to form a mold that can be used for making slip resistant mats that have channels to account for moisture between the mat and the floor. The unique geometries of the parts which form the mold can be manufactured efficiently and with reduced costs. The mold of this invention can be used to make slip resistant mats with channels that can both dissipate water and offer a high degree of mat to floor surface contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ian S. Malpass, Jeffery L. Cofer, Edin Kurtovic
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Publication number: 20170129190Abstract: A method for making a polymer with a porous layer from a solid piece of polymer is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes heating a surface of a solid piece of polymer to a processing temperature below a melting point of the polymer and holding the processing temperature while displacing a porogen layer through the surface of the polymer to create a matrix layer of the solid polymer body comprising the polymer and the porogen layer. In at least one embodiment, the method also includes removing at least a portion of the layer of porogen from the matrix layer to create a porous layer of the solid piece of polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Wei-Hsiang CHANG, Stephen Lee LAFFOON, Christopher S.D. LEE, David Lee SAFRANSKI
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Publication number: 20170129191Abstract: The present disclosure refers to the manufacturing process of an aperture surrounding frame for an aircraft fuselage. The method includes providing a tubular braiding material (2) with a perimeter equal to the perimeter of the frame to be manufactured, cutting the tubular braiding material (2) to obtain annular-shaped braiding slices (3), providing an annular-shaped inner mold (4) where the annular-shaped inner mold has a surface with a desired shape for the aperture surrounding frame, layering up at least one braiding slice (3) around the inner mold (4), forming the at least one braiding slice (3) around the inner mold (4), and curing the aperture surrounding frame pre-form. The present disclosure also refers to an aperture surrounding frame (1) for an aircraft fuselage formed as a continuous body by at least one annular-shaped braiding slice (3) with a perimeter equal to the perimeter of the desired aperture surrounding frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: David Alfonso Cerezo Arce, Melania Sanchez Perez, Alvaro Calero Casanova
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Publication number: 20170129192Abstract: A method and apparatus is presented. Layers of composite material are laid down on a forming tool. A respective bend is formed in each of the layers to form the composite filler comprising bent layers on the forming tool. The composite filler comprising the bent layers is placed into a gap formed by at least one composite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Michael R. Chapman, Khanh Mai Pham, Derek Paul Vetter
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Publication number: 20170129193Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a composite part. An apparatus comprises a tooling plate, a tab co-bonded with the tooling plate, and a group of alignment features associated with the tab. The tooling plate is configured for use with a tool to form a composite part. The group of alignment features is configured to position the tooling plate with respect to the tool used to form the composite part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Steven D. Bye
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Publication number: 20170129194Abstract: A process and installation for producing a composite material part in which plies of continuous and electrically conductive fibres are deposited to form a stack of piles on a substrate. At least the face of the substrate bearing the stack is electrically insulating and the following steps are carried out a) an electrical terminal is inserted between the ends of at least two plies placed directly one on top of the other in the stack, and on at least two opposite sides of these plies b) when the fibres are dry, introducing a resin in order to impregnate the fibres and c) making a current flow between the electrical terminals through the plies in order to set the resin by resistive heating.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Jacques CINQUIN
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Publication number: 20170129195Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for curing composite products. One exemplary embodiment is an edge breather for composite manufacturing. The edge breather is formed of a rigid material and includes an elongated body having a top open structure with a cross section that defines an arch. The edge breather also includes hollow passageways within the elongated body that are underneath the top structure and travel along a length of the elongated body. The top open structure defines multiple openings forming an open mesh through which air may enter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Benjamin Jeffrey Stephenson, John R. Aubin, Jake Adam Reeves, William Stahl Hollensteiner
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Publication number: 20170129196Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a quick tire repairing nail. The quick tire repairing nail includes a tire repairing screw made of hard materials, at the front end of the tire repairing screw is provided with a sharp portion and at the rear end of the tire repairing screw is provided with a screw head, and a surface of the screw head which is far away from the tire repairing screw is provided with a concave-convex matching structure. The tire repairing nail further includes a sealing sleeve wrapping the outside of the screw head and/or the tire repairing screw, the sealing sleeve is made of soft materials and has a taper structure with a small front end and a bigger rear end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventor: Guochao Zhu
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Publication number: 20170129197Abstract: A method of producing a long polarizer by which a polarizer serving as a final product that can achieve the multi-functionalization and high-functionalization of an electronic device, such as an image display apparatus, and that is free of any variation in quality can be produced at low cost and with high productivity. A method of producing a long polarizer having non-polarization portions according to an embodiment of the present invention includes; laminating, on one surface of a long polarizer, a long surface protective film having through-holes arranged in a lengthwise direction and/or a widthwise direction at predetermined intervals to form a long polarizing film laminate; partially decoloring the polarizer through the through-holes of the surface protective film to form the non-polarization portions; and removing the surface protective film.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiro Yaegashi, Daisuke Ogomi, Yuki Nakano, Yuji Saiki, Kota Nakai
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Publication number: 20170129198Abstract: A tire building drum (10) is used to build a large green tire. The tire building drum (10) comprises: a cylindrical drum main body (12) haying an outer peripheral surface (14) a diameter of which is capable of being increased and reduced; and a coating (16) formed on the outer peripheral surface of the drum main body. The coating (16) includes a silicon layer (26) defining a surface of the coating (16), and the silicon layer has a surface roughness Ra of 10 ?m or greater. The tire building drum (10) requires no application of stearic acid onto the surface thereof in release of the green tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventor: Tatsuya ITOH
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Publication number: 20170129199Abstract: The method includes the step of passing an electric current through at least one wire that is situated between a carcass of a tire casing and a tread. The method also includes the step of calculating a value of a temperature of the wire as a function of a relative value of the current. The method proceeds with the step of controlling the current as a function of the temperature value calculated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicants: COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN, MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE, S.A.Inventor: Gregory MARCET
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Publication number: 20170129200Abstract: Processes and systems for thermoforming articles of wear are disclosed. The process can include utilizing a negative pressure generation system to seal an article in a forming material thereby compressing the forming material onto the outer surface of the article. The process can also include exposing the sealed article to an increased temperature followed by exposure to a decrease temperature, while maintaining the compressive force of the forming material on the outer surface of the article. A positive pressure can also be applied to the sealed article while undergoing the heating and/or cooling steps, which can facilitate the removal of bubbles from the article during thermoforming as well as apply additional compressive force to the outer surface of the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Giovanni Adami, Sam Amis, Sergio Cavaliere, Meng-Chun Hu, John Hurd, James Molyneux, Thomas J. Rushbrook, Timothy J. Smith, I-Hsien Tseng, Mirko Bianconi, Federico Zecchetto
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Publication number: 20170129201Abstract: To produce a seat cushion body, at least one yarn is cut to produce a fiber material. The fiber material is transported from a cutter system which cuts the at least one yarn to a mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Darko KRISTO, Georg KÖNCZÖL, Jan PETZEL