Patents Issued in August 3, 2017
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Publication number: 20170217126Abstract: A foam structure is provided. The foam structure includes a plurality of resilient elements and a plurality of flexible connecting elements connected between the resilient elements. The resilient element comprises an upper material layer, a lower foam material layer, and an intermediate material layer. Two adjoining intermediate material layer are connected with each other through at least one connecting element provided therebetween, but an interspace is also provided therebetween. The resilient elements and flexible connecting elements may be integrally formed by integral molding with a foam material as a one-piece foam structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventor: Chang Hsin WU
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Publication number: 20170217127Abstract: The resin composite of the present invention has a polyamide-based resin expanded sheet, and a fiber-reinforced resin layer integrally laminated on a surface of the polyamide-based resin expanded sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: SEKISUI PLASTICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hironori KOBAYASHI, Haruhiko MATSUURA, Yusuke KUWABARA
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Publication number: 20170217128Abstract: A composite hollow board structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The composite hollow board structure includes a first plate having a surface formed of a plurality of first conical rings and a plurality of first attachment rings thereon; and a second plate pressed onto the first plate and having a surface formed a plurality of second conical rings and a plurality of second attachment rings thereon; wherein each first conical ring and each second attachment ring are inserted onto each other, each second conical ring and each first attachment ring are inserted onto each other; a hollow cavity is respectively formed between each first conical ring and each second attachment ring as well as between each second conical ring and each first attachment ring. Accordingly, the known bonding or welding step can be omitted to increase deformation capacity with simplified process and reduced manufacturing time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Hsuan-Chih LIN, Chun-Cheng LEE
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Publication number: 20170217129Abstract: A laminated film can be easily used by general users and can prevent entry of foreign substances and air bubbles between the attached surfaces even when the film is manually attached in a typical room environment in which foreign substances such as dust are floating. A film attachment method using such a laminated film is also disclosed. In an embodiment, the laminated film includes: a first surface protective film; a foreign-substance-removing adhesive layer; a foreign-substance-removing film; an integrating adhesive layer; a second surface protective film; a substrate-attaching adhesive layer; and a functional film, the substrate-attaching adhesive layer exhibiting a higher bond strength with the functional film than with the second surface protective film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Nobuaki YAMADA
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Publication number: 20170217130Abstract: A multilayer structure comprising at least one barrier layer, said barrier layer including less than or equal to 12 percent, by weight of the barrier layer, of an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer having a density in the range of from 0.855 to 0.900 g/cm3; and having a melt viscosity less than 50,000 cP at 350° F. (177° C.); and at least 60 percent, by weight of the barrier layer, of EVOH having from 10 to 32 mole percent units derived from ethylene monomer is provided. Further provided are thermoformed articles made therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Lamy J. Chopin, III, Fanny Deplace, Brian W. Walther, Claudia Hernandez, Felipe Martinez Barreneche
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Publication number: 20170217131Abstract: The invention relates to a glazed module comprising a metal framework and an insulating glazing comprising a water-tight barrier, said insulating glazing being cold-bent, the metal framework and the insulating glazing being rendered integral by a holding means which forces the insulating glazing to retain the bent shape conferred on it by the framework. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the glazed module comprising a metal framework and an insulating glazing, the insulating glazing being cold-bent, after it has been assembled with a water-tight barrier, by a force which causes it to take the shape of the metal framework and then held in this bent shape by a holding means.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Fabien LEVASSEUR, Romain DECOURCELLE, Christophe SWIDERSKI
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Publication number: 20170217132Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass making a gap difficult to be generated at an end part of the sheet of laminated glass and enabling an increase in the YI value measured at the end part of the sheet of laminated glass to be suppressed. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is an interlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer structure or a two or more-layer structure, a polyvinyl acetal resin, a plasticizer, a hindered amine light stabilizer and an oxidation inhibitor containing phosphorus are included in the interlayer film as a whole, the first layer has a glass transition temperature of higher than or equal to 32° C. in the case where the interlayer film is provided with only the first layer, and at least one layer among a second layer and a third layer has a glass transition temperature of higher than or equal to 32° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Tatsuya Iwamoto, Shougo Yoshida
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Publication number: 20170217133Abstract: A floor and wall covering plank includes sequentially, from bottom to top, a waterproof substrate, an adhesive layer, a veneer layer, a paint protective layer, a UV protective layer. The plank may further include optionally one or more of a padding layer and veneer layer below the waterproof substrate. The edges of the planks are routed to form a click locking system, squared or angled edges, or a tongue and groove configuration for assembling different planks together to form a floor or a wall covering. The waterproof substrate includes, in weight percentage, about 20-50% polymer material such as vinyl containing thermoplastics resin, about 20-50% calcium carbonate filler, and about 3-20% of the wood flour. A method is provided to make the floor and wall covering plank. The method includes extruding the waterproof core substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Andrew Jonathan Jordan, Hanping Zhu, Ya Zhang
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Publication number: 20170217134Abstract: Various examples are provided for polymer reinforced composite plywood and laminates. In one example, among others, polymer reinforced composite plywood includes a multilayer polymeric film bonded to a first ply of wood veneer and a second ply of wood veneer. A second multilayer polymeric film can be bonded to the second ply of wood veneer and to a third ply of wood veneer. In another example, polymer reinforced composite plywood includes a monolayer polymeric film bonded to a first ply of wood veneer and to a second ply of wood veneer. A second monolayer polymeric film can be bonded to the second ply of wood veneer and to a third ply of wood veneer. In another example, low pressure laminate includes a polymeric film layer bonded to a base layer that forms a protective lamination layer over the base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Daniel Peter Beuchel, Rustom Sam Kanga
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Publication number: 20170217135Abstract: A concrete curing system and method for maintaining an appropriate amount of moisture along and within fresh concrete for a desired amount of time necessary to ensure the cured concrete obtains its desired properties, that can be used for various environmental conditions and for a variety of structures, that is relatively inexpensive, and provides product and performance consistency and is non-staining.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Palmetto Enterprises LLCInventors: Albert Michael Fischer, Emmett C. Leopardi, II, Daniel Charles Landrum, Joshua Michael Fischer
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Publication number: 20170217136Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative sheet capable of vividly displaying deep-color designs including raven blackness. The decorative sheet includes a base material, and at least a protective layer, a primer layer, and a decorative layer laminated in this order on the base material, wherein the decorative layer contains a black pigment and the primer layer is formed of a cured product of a resin composition containing a resin A having a hydroxyl value of 44 mgKOH/g or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Akihisa Noda, Hiroki Kawanishi
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Publication number: 20170217137Abstract: The invention provides a transparent gas barrier polymer-glass-polymer laminated film comprising a first polymeric film substrate; a silicate glass layer, comprising silica and a salt of a monovalent cation other than Lithium, in combination with at least one additive selected from organo-silanes or an epoxy silane precursor, laminated onto said first polymeric film substrate; and a second polymeric film laminated on said glass layer; wherein the oxygen transmission rate through the laminated polymer-glass-polymer film is lower than 0.2 cc/m2/day and methods for the production thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Asher Vitner, Matti Ben-Moshe, Hila Mizrachi, Michael Keyfetz
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Publication number: 20170217138Abstract: A fluoropolymer composite film wire or cable wrap comprises an outer layer of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and an inner layer of melt processable fluoropolymer film. The inner and outer layers are laminated with each other in tape form, such as by the application of heat and/or pressure thereto. The fluoropolymer composite tape is wrapped about one or more wires or cables, and is heated or sintered after wrapping to bond the tape to the wire or cable, and bond the tape to itself at the seams.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventor: Edward D. Walsh
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Publication number: 20170217139Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composite comprising a conductive elastomer and an isolating elastomer. When a current is passed through the conductive elastomer, its tensile modulus decreases as the elastomer heats from internal Joule heating, changing the rigidity of the composite. When the current is no longer present, the elastomer cools and the rigidity of the composite returns to its original state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, a Pennsylvania Non-Profit CorporationInventors: Carmel Majidi, Wanliang Shan
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Publication number: 20170217140Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous fiber composite including: a continuous fiber layer; a modified polyolefin layer; and a polyolefin resin layer, and a method for producing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Hey Jin HAN, Young Koan KO, Dae Gun KIM, Won Seock KIM, Sang Woo KIM
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Publication number: 20170217141Abstract: A multi-layer direct blow bottle in which a metallic layer containing a metal pigment having an average thickness of not more than 1 ?m dispersed in a resin is formed at a position where it is visible from the outer surface side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicants: Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd., TOYO ALUMINIUM KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuuichirou KATOU, Yusuke ANZAI, Tetsuya FUDABA, Akihiko IKEYA, Satomi OZAWA
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Publication number: 20170217142Abstract: A method for bonding a fabric to a polyolefin elastomer. The method comprises applying to the fabric: (a) from 10 to 90 wt % of an aqueous dispersion of a thermoplastic polymer; and (b) from 90 to 10 wt % of an aqueous dispersion of a rosin, wherein percentages are based on total dry weight of thermoplastic polymer and rosin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Yong Chen, Yongchun Chen, Weichao Gu, Yongfu Liang, Xiao Yi Pang, Haiyang Yu
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Publication number: 20170217143Abstract: A transparent protective layer and an electronic device including a transparent protective layer are provided. The transparent protective layer includes a first transparent plate having a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and an adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the first transparent plate. The adhesive layer includes a first adhesive layer having a first adhesive force, and a second adhesive layer having a second adhesive force, which is less than the first adhesive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Young-Gyun KIM, Minjung KIM, Jeeyoung OH
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Publication number: 20170217144Abstract: Disclosed is a stretched laminated film 30 having a heat-sealable layer 10 composed of a resin composition which contains 50 to 97 parts by mass of a propylene-based polymer (A) having a melting point (Tm) of not lower than 120° C. but not higher than 170° C. and comprising more than 50% by mol of a structural unit derived from propylene, 3 to 50 parts by mass of a 1-butene-based polymer (B) having a melting point (Tm) of lower than 120° C. and comprising 10 to 90% by mol of a structural unit derived from 1-butene and 10 to 90% by mol of a structural unit derived from an ?-olefin having 3 or 5 to 20 carbon atoms, and optionally 3 to 30 parts by mass of an ethylene ?-olefin copolymer (C) comprising 50 to 99% by mol of a structural unit derived from ethylene and 1 to 50% by mol of a structural unit derived from an ?-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, wherein the sum of the component (A) and the component (B) is 100 parts by mass; and a base layer 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Tatsuya OKU, Tomohiro ABE, Satoshi IKEDA, Kiminori NODA, Makoto EGAWA
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Publication number: 20170217145Abstract: A method for producing a decorative sheet includes the steps of: (a) pressing a thermoplastic resin film (a) on a preheated rotating heating drum, and then pressing a transfer film (b) having a hot-melt adhesive layer, a resin coating, a release coating layer, and a film base material in order such that the hot-melt adhesive layer is positioned in the film (a) side; (?) feeding/supplying a pressed body obtained in the Step (?) between a rotating design-imparting roll and a rotating receiving roll such that the transfer film (b) is positioned in the design-imparting-roll side; and (?) sequentially passing a laminated sheet obtained in the Step (?) through a first chill roll whose temperature is set to 50° C. to 90° C., and a second chill roll whose temperature is set to a temperature of 20° C. to 70° C. which is lower than the first-chill roll temperature to cool the laminated sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventor: Kazutaka YUFU
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Publication number: 20170217146Abstract: The present invention relates to a peeling bar, apparatus, and method for peeling a polarizing film from a panel. This invention can minimize friction between the peeling bar and the polarizing film since the peeled polarizing film is in contact with a front part of the peeling bar. Also, in order to equalize tension applied to the polarizing film in a peeling process, this invention makes both ends of the polarizing film closely adhere to the peeling bar. According to this invention, fracture of the polarizing film is prevented, and thereby the polarizing film can be stably peeled from the panel without fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: San PARK, Bong su JEUNG, Jea han RYOO, Cheon ho PARK, Sukjae LEE, Kyoung sik KIM
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Publication number: 20170217147Abstract: Provides is a seal surface carving apparatus capable of carving a seal surface using only a single attachment irrespective of a size of a stamp. A porous impression die having a seal surface to be carved is set on a dedicated attachment, and is loaded in a seal surface carving apparatus. A fitting projection fit to a bottom portion of the impression die is formed on the attachment, and impression dice having various sizes may be set. In addition, a slit hole extending in a conveyance direction is formed in an impression die setting portion of the attachment. Impression die size determination means of the seal surface carving apparatus determines a size of the impression die by detecting a position at which the impression die blocks the slit hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: SHACHIHATA INC.Inventors: Eiji ABE, Takayuki MITSUYA
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Publication number: 20170217148Abstract: The invention relates to a method (100) for producing an image structure (12) according to an image specification (20), in particular for a letterpress process and/or intaglio printing process, characterized in that the following steps are carried out: a) providing a base (10) for receiving the image structure (12), b) producing an image structure (12) on the base (10) so that an image layer (11) is formed on the base (10) by means of the image structure (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Martin KRÜMPELMANN, Frank GUNSCHERA, Björn WEIDMANN
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Publication number: 20170217149Abstract: A negative-working infrared radiation-sensitive lithographic printing plate precursor can be imaged and developed on-press to provide a lithographic printing plate. Such precursor has an initiator composition that contains compound A of Structure (I) and one or more compounds collectively as compound B of Structure (II) or Structure (III): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently alkyl or alkoxy groups each having 2 to 9 carbon atoms; at least one of R3 and R4 is different from R1 or R2; the difference of total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 and the total number of carbon atoms in R3 and R4 is 0 to 4; the difference of total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 and the total number of carbon atoms in R5 and R6 is 0 to 4; and X1, X2 and X3 are the same or different anions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Koji Hayashi, James Matz, Satoshi Ishii, Yoshiaki Sekiguchi, Masamichi Kamiya
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Publication number: 20170217150Abstract: An apparatus and method for printing directly onto print media including smooth non-absorbent media substrates (e.g., polymer films) inks having a wide range in viscosity, so that flexographic, gravure, and lithographic inks can all be contemplated. The proposed method is able to print with variable data/imaging. Dampening fluid may be patterned onto an imaging roll by coating the imaging roll with a layer of the dampening fluid and selectively evaporating off a patterned portion via a laser imaging device. The imaging roll then contacts the print substrate and transfers the patterned dampening fluid onto the substrate via film splitting. The substrate then passes through an inker station where ink is deposited directly to the substrate for attachment thereto except where rejected by the dampening fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Steven R. MOORE, Peter J. KNAUSDORF, Chu-heng LIU
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Publication number: 20170217151Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatuses for screen printing on a surface of a three-dimensional substrate comprising a substantially rigid, substantially planar frame having a perimeter defining a region within the perimeter having a given surface area; and a screen attached to the frame and extending across at least a portion of the surface area, wherein the screen comprises a first portion through which a liquid printing medium can pass onto a proximate three-dimensional substrate; and a second portion coated with an emulsion substantially preventing the liquid printing medium from passing through the second portion of the screen, wherein the screen has a fixed tension of less than about 20 N/cm. Methods and systems for screen printing on a surface of a three-dimensional substrate are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Thomas Cutcher Jr., Christopher Paul Daigler, Christina Marie Laskowski, Kevin Ray Maslin
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Publication number: 20170217152Abstract: Disclosed herein are squeegee apparatuses and methods and systems for screen printing on a surface of a substrate comprising the disclosed squeegee apparatus and a framed screen. Also disclosed herein are methods for screen printing a 3D substrate comprising creating a 2D test framed screen. Methods for predicting the distortion of an image printed on a 3D substrate are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Matthew John Cempa, Christopher Paul Daigler, Jason Scott Stewart, Christina Marie Laskowski, Kevin Ray Maslin
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Publication number: 20170217153Abstract: A transfer device and a coating machine are disclosed. The transfer device includes a transfer plate and a printing roller. A projection is formed on a first surface of the transfer plate; a first recess corresponding to the projection is formed on the printing roller; and when the transfer plate covers a surface of the printing roller, the projection and the first recess are matched with each other to fix the transfer plate with the printing roller. The transfer plate in the transfer device will not be subjected to extended deformation and sliding even under an action of external force during printing process, so that the production quality can be maximally guaranteed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Yangkun Jing, Mancheng Liu, Shengguang Sang
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Publication number: 20170217154Abstract: Disclosed is a pocket multifunctional electronic experiment device, comprising a thermal transfer printer (2), a control box (1), a solder bath (4) and a board holder (3). The thermal transfer printer (2) is composed of two halves folded together; wherein an upper heat resisting sponge (12) is stuck onto an upper heating board (11) while a lower heat resisting sponge (13) is placed on a lower heating board (14) and removable; the heating boards (11,14) are connected to the AC power supply via the control box (1); an upper metal support (9) is connected to a lower metal support (16) via an axis of rotation (91), an upper handle and a lower handle (5,19) are respectively configured on the sides of the metal supports opposite to the axis (91); the upper handle (5) is provided with a clasp (6) while the lower handle (19) is provide with a toggle correspondingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventor: Rongchang Li
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Publication number: 20170217155Abstract: Printing machines are provided which include a plurality of printing units, each including a cliché-carrying cylinder rotatably mounted about a respective axis of rotation (x) and a cliché fixed to the cliché-carrying cylinder in a given angular position with respect to the latter. The cliché-carrying cylinder of each printing unit has at least one reference mark (N) intended to be aligned with a given reference direction (z) to ensure correct angular positioning of this cliché-carrying cylinder with respect to the cliché-carrying cylinders of the other printing units. Each printing unit comprises a laser source adapted to generate a light beam directed along the reference direction (z) of this printing unit and towards the cliché-carrying cylinder of this printing unit, so that it is easier to perform the operation of aligning the reference mark (N) on the cliché-carrying cylinder with the reference direction (z).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: OMET S.r.l.Inventor: Amerigo Manzini
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Publication number: 20170217156Abstract: Printing facility for the manipulation of a plurality of sleeve assemblies (52) each composed by a printing sleeve (50) having a cylindrical internal surface (61) with a diameter larger than the diameter of a printing shaft (12) and an independent tubular cylindrical intermediate sleeve (51) inserted into the cylindrical printing sleeve (50), said printing sleeve comprising a printing machine (10) comprising cylindrical printing shafts (12), and a robotic unit (20) comprising a sleeves handling device (21), the facility further comprising a first storage (30) for store a plurality of printing sleeves (50), which include retaining elements (31) for the immobilization of the stored printing sleeves (50) in geometrical interference with the printing cylindrical external surface (60) and/or with at least one of the annular faces (62) of the printing sleeves (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jordi PUIG VILÀ, Jordi SOLÀ FERRÉS
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Publication number: 20170217157Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for connecting a printing plate to a print cylinder or surface. The techniques may be implemented, for instance, with respect to a printing plate, a print cylinder, a print sleeve, or some combination thereof. In an embodiment, a field of mechanical fasteners is provisioned on a printing plate, and a complementary field of mechanical fasteners is provisioned on a print sleeve or cylinder. The mechanical fasteners collectively operate to provide a mechanical bond or interface that inhibits lateral and rotational movement of the plate during printing operations, and can also be configured to manage backlash between engaging surfaces of the interface. In some cases, backlash management includes use of cushion effect integral with the mechanical bond itself and/or unidirectional and possibly angled fastener elements to provide a snugging effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Velcro BVBAInventors: LUIS PARELLADA ARMELA, JOSEP M. SOLER CARBONELL, MARK A. CLARNER, ANDREW P. COLLINS, PAUL R. ERICKSON, CHRISTOPHER M. GALLANT, DAVID VILLENEUVE
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Publication number: 20170217158Abstract: A method is for processing image data for recording by an image forming apparatus that discharges ink droplets from a plurality of nozzles. The method includes reading out image data corresponding to one line constituted by a series of dots aligning in a main scanning direction. The method further includes calculating a faulty discharge error, which occurs at a non-discharge position on a line at which no ink droplet is discharged from a defective one of the plurality of nozzles. The method further includes controlling distribution of the faulty discharge error to a line that is downstream relative to a line on which the non-discharge position occurs according to a limit setting that limits distribution of the faulty discharge error.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Yoshitomo KOBAYASHI, Hiroaki SAGAE
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Publication number: 20170217159Abstract: A controller determines the amount of driving by a sub-scanning driver and the number of nozzles to be used in accordance with a maximum amplitude of vibration of an inkjet head in a sub-scanning direction, where the maximum amplitude is detected by a displacement detecting sensor when the inkjet head is moved in the sub-scanning direction before starting printing. Then, while moving the inkjet head in a main-scanning direction, the controller performs printing by selecting nozzles to be used in accordance with displacement of the inkjet head in the sub-scanning direction detected by the displacement detecting sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: RISO KAGAKU CORPORATIONInventors: Tadashi TAKAKUSA, Mamoru SAITO
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Publication number: 20170217160Abstract: A printing system capable of accurately positioning a lenticular array in registration with a rectilinear raster includes a printer that is capable of printing onto a printable surface. The printer has a main support surface on which the printable surface rests. The system further includes a series of raised parallel relief features being spatially formed along a printable substrate that is supported by the main support surface. The raised parallel relief features are raised to a sufficient height above the printable substrate such that when the lenticular array is disposed upon the raised parallel relief features, each raised parallel relief feature fits and is disposed within a valley formed between two respective adjoining lenticules of the lenticular array.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Stephen S. Daniell, Steven M. Spiro, Daniel L. Lau
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Publication number: 20170217161Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control a heater associated with a printing nozzle are disclosed. A method comprising controlling a heater associated with a printing nozzle to reduce a heat output of the heater based on a determination that the printing nozzle is outside a print area and printing an image on a substrate using other printing nozzles while the heat output of the heater is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Wagner, Ronald Albert Askeland, Maria Magdalena Martinez Ferrandiz, Marian Dinares Argemi, Francisco Lopez Moral, Xavier Bruch, Chandrasekhar Nadimpalli, Xavier Gasso Puchal
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Publication number: 20170217162Abstract: An ink jet head includes first side walls including two piezoelectric elements, second side walls, a first electrode, a second electrode, an ink chamber containing conductive ink, and a control unit. The second side walls alternate with the first side walls to provide side surfaces for driving pressure chambers and dummy pressure chambers. On one of the first side walls, the first electrode is on the side wall surface of a driving pressure chamber and a second electrode is on the side wall surface of a dummy pressure chamber. The control unit applies a voltage having a first waveform to the first electrode, and a voltage having a second waveform, a portion of which is inverted with respect to the first waveform, to the second electrode to cause ink to be ejected, and cause the second electrode to electrically float such that ink is not ejected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Teruyuki HIYOSHI, Noboru NITTA, Syunichi ONO
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Publication number: 20170217163Abstract: A method for modifying color density values in a dot-based printing system uses a control unit. The control unit implements the modification of the color density values after a raster image has been created and modifies the number and/or size of print dots to be applied to a printing substrate in order to attain pre-defined color density target values.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: ILIAS TRACHANAS, GERD JUNGHANS
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Publication number: 20170217164Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment, an ink circulation device comprises a pressure chamber including at least two flow holes through which ink flows; a piezoelectric vibration plate constituting a part of a wall of the pressure chamber and to be driven to increase or decrease an inner volume of the pressure chamber; a valve for opening and closing at least one of the two flow holes; a heater affixed on the piezoelectric vibration plate; and a connection section connecting the pressure chamber to an inkjet head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Yoshiaki Kaneko, Shinichiro Hida, Tetsuya Sato, Kazuhiro Hara, Kazuhiko Ohtsu, Hiroyuki Ishikawa
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Publication number: 20170217165Abstract: An example provides a fluid ejection apparatus including a fluid feed slot to supply a fluid to a plurality of drop ejectors, a first rib at a first side of the fluid feed slot and supporting drop ejection circuitry to control ejection of drops of the fluid from the plurality of drop ejectors, and a second rib at a second side, opposite the first side, of the fluid feed slot supporting a thermal sensor to facilitate determination of a temperature of the first rib and the second rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventor: David Maxfield
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Publication number: 20170217166Abstract: Provided is a liquid ejection device capable of ejecting a minute liquid droplet with stability, in which a capacity of a pressure chamber facing a second partition portion increases, and a capacity of the pressure chamber facing a first partition portion decreases, at a time when a voltage is applied so that a potential of a first electrode becomes lower than a potential of a second electrode, compared to a time when a voltage is applied so that the potential of the first electrode becomes the same as the potential of the second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being included in an electrode formed on each of both side surfaces of partitions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Norihiko Ochi, Koji Kitani
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Publication number: 20170217167Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a printer having a printing area configured to receive distinct mediums, and printer heads arranged relative to the printing area. The printer heads are collectively configured to print independent images onto the distinct mediums. The printer heads include at least one shared printer head configured to simultaneously print portions of the independent images onto each of two adjacent mediums.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Noam RABIN, Brian FUERSTNEAU
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Publication number: 20170217168Abstract: In an example, a printhead includes a memristor, in which the memristor may include a first electrode, a second electrode positioned in a crossed relationship with the first electrode to form a junction, and a switching element positioned at the junction between the first electrode and the second electrode, in which the switching layer includes a via formed in the switching element to reduce an area of the switching element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Ning GE, Jianhua YANG, Minxian Zhang
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Publication number: 20170217169Abstract: There is provided a liquid ejecting unit that ejects liquid from a plurality of nozzles, in which the planar shape of the ejecting face on which the nozzles are formed is a shape in which a first portion that passes through the center line parallel to the long side of the rectangle of the minimum area including the ejecting face and a second portion that does not pass through the center line are arranged in the direction of the long side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Takahiro KANEGAE, Hiroyuki HAGIWARA, Katsuhiro OKUBO, Masahiko SATO
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Publication number: 20170217170Abstract: A print cartridge including a cartridge housing having a container body and a lid that encloses the container body. The lid includes a bottom surface and a top surface. One or more air vent openings are formed through the entire thickness of the lid from the top surface to the bottom surface. A hydrophobic coating is disposed on at least one of the top or the bottom surfaces of the lid, with the hydrophobic coating being absent over the one or more air vent openings. The hydrophobic coating is deposited in liquid or gaseous form.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Paul W. DRYER, Christopher A. CRAFT
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Publication number: 20170217171Abstract: A printhead die assembly includes first and second printhead die. Each of the first and second die has a respective first surface including ink dispensing devices constructed thereon, and a respective second surface opposite the first surface. Each of the first and second die includes nozzles for the ink dispensing devices. The first and second die are positioned so that the second surface of the first die faces the second surface of the second die, and the nozzles of the first die are aligned with the nozzles of the second die.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD INDUSTRIAL PRINTING LTDInventors: Ken Vandenberghe, Alan Navon, Ron Tuttnauer
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Publication number: 20170217172Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus may include a flow path forming substrate in which a pressure generation chamber which communicates with a nozzle opening that discharges liquid is formed and a communication plate which has a supply path that communicates with a manifold. A recess portion which configures at least a part of the manifold is open on a side opposite to the flow path forming substrate, on the communication plate. The supply path includes a discharge supply path which communicates with a discharge pressure generation chamber that discharges liquid from the nozzle opening, and a dummy supply path which communicates with a dummy pressure generation chamber that does not discharge liquid from the nozzle opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Yoichi NAGANUMA, Shunsuke WATANABE, Motoki TAKABE, Shingo TOMIMATSU
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Publication number: 20170217173Abstract: A flow path forming substrate has a pressure generation chamber communicating with a nozzle opening; and a communication plate having a supply path communicating with a manifold common to and communicating with the pressure generation chamber. A recess of the manifold opens opposite to the flow path forming substrate. The recess has a first recess, and a second recess deeper than the first recess. Supply paths are open on a bottom surface of the first recess, and are arranged in a first direction between the first and second recesses. An inclined surface inclined toward the bottom surface of the second recess from the bottom surface of the first recess is provided along the first direction. The inclined surface is configured as alternately repeated first and second inclined surfaces with different angles. A pitch of adjacent second inclined surfaces is smaller than a pitch of adjacent supply paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Yoichi NAGANUMA, Shunsuke WATANABE, Motoki TAKABE, Shingo TOMIMATSU
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Publication number: 20170217174Abstract: There is provided a liquid jetting apparatus, including: a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber arranged in a first direction; a first insulating film covering the first and second pressure chambers; a first piezoelectric element arranged to face the first pressure chamber with the first insulating film being intervened therebetween; a second piezoelectric element arranged to face the second pressure chamber with the first insulating film being intervened therebetween; a trace arranged between the first and the second piezoelectric elements adjacent to each other in the first direction; and a second insulating film covering the trace. An end, in the first direction, of a part of the second insulating film covering the trace between the first piezoelectric element and the second piezoelectric element is positioned inside an end of a partition wall partitioning the first pressure chamber and the second pressure chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Taiki TANAKA, Keita HIRAI
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Publication number: 20170217175Abstract: A MEMS device includes a plurality of movable regions, wiring lines extending along a first direction from the movable regions, and electrodes connected to the wiring lines. The electrodes include connection regions for connecting other electrode terminals to the connection regions. A plurality of the connection regions are disposed along a second direction intersecting the first direction. A distance between centers of connection regions that are adjacent in the second direction is longer than a distance between centers of movable regions that are adjacent in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Eiju HIRAI, Motoki TAKABE, Katsutomo TSUKAHARA, Yoichi NAGANUMA, Munehide SAIMEN