Patents Issued in August 22, 2017
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Patent number: 9737922Abstract: An explosion forming apparatus (10) that preferably utilizes a shock wave (42) directed along a work piece (12) to progressively conform the work piece to a contour die cavity (44).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Alexander Zak, Seetarama S. Kotagiri, Frank A. Horton
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Patent number: 9737923Abstract: A stock ejector assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a stock ejector with a large spring and a ring-style stripper. The ring-style stripper provides a larger surface area for contacting the stock. The large compression spring is preloaded and when a load is applied, the stripper retracts and the spring pressure increases. When the dies separate, the stock ejector pushes the part off flat surfaces, separating surfaces sealed by adhesion, including, but not limited to, oil or lubricant adhesion.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: STANDARD LIFTERS, INC.Inventors: Scott M. Breen, Joel T. Pyper
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Patent number: 9737924Abstract: An exterior décor panel for a home appliance includes a metal sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The metal sheet includes a first patterned portion having successive recesses formed in the first surface, where each of the successive recesses have a prescribed depth, and a second patterned portion having successive protrusions formed at the second surface, where the successive protrusions correspond to the successive recesses. The successive recesses are formed by applying a force to the first surface, thereby transferring the force to the second surface to form the successive protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Dongjin Kim, Taihun Lim, Seonkyu Kim, Bonghyang Kim
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Patent number: 9737925Abstract: A method for crimping and a crimping tool, such as an automaton, to crimp a ring on an attachment rod extending along an axis of the attachment rod from a panel. The tool involves moving a movement clip of the automaton to grip the ring so that the attachment rod is introduced into the ring and moving a crimping nose of the automaton so as to prevent the removal of the ring from the attachment rod. Once crimped, the ring is released and the crimping nose is moved so as to ready the crimping tool for subsequent crimping of rings on attachment rods.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: AeroliaInventor: Philippe Hauw
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Patent number: 9737926Abstract: A ball screw is provided in which an outer circumferential formation is formed at a portion facing a ball circulating passage out of outer circumferential surface of a nut. The ball screw includes: a screw shaft having on its outer circumferential surface a screw groove; a nut having on its inner circumferential surface a screw groove facing the screw groove; a plurality of balls rollably loaded in a spiral ball rolling passage formed by both screw grooves; and a ball circulating passage to return the balls from a start point to an end point of the ball rolling passage for recirculation. The ball circulating passage is a concaved groove formed by concaving a groove on a part of the cylindrical inner circumferential surface of the nut by plastic working. Then, a flange is integrally provided at a portion facing the ball circulating passage and the screw groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: NSK Ltd.Inventors: Toru Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuyoshi Ito, Tomofumi Yamashita, Naoya Aoki
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Patent number: 9737927Abstract: The invention relates to a method for regenerating used foundry sand, which is contaminated with soluble glass, wherein: used foundry sand is provided, which is tainted with a binding agent made of the soluble glass, to which a particle-shaped metal oxide is added; and the used foundry sand is subjected to a thermal treatment, wherein the foundry sand is heated to a temperature of at least 200° C., thereby obtaining regenerated foundry sand. The invention further relates to regenerated foundry sand, as that obtained from using the method.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ASK Chemicals GmbHInventors: Diether Koch, Jens Müller, Marcus Frohn
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Patent number: 9737928Abstract: The invention provides a neck-down feeder of unitary construction for use in metal casting. The feeder comprises a body portion integrally formed at a first end thereof with a tapered base portion for mounting on a mold pattern. The body portion and the base portion are defined by a continuous sidewall having one or more regions of weakness arranged such that the feeder is breakable in use whereby at least a part of the base portion detaches from the body portion and is received therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: FOSECO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Sylvain Lemarchand, Philippe Leclerc
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Patent number: 9737929Abstract: A brake caliper adapted for use in a vehicle disc brake assembly and method and apparatus for producing the same. The apparatus for producing the brake caliper comprises a mold member and a core member. The mold member has two mold sections meeting at a vertical interface, the first mold section having an extension from the vertical interface into the second mold section to form an integrally cast lug on the brake caliper. The core member has three extensions operative to form three integrally cast locating surfaces on the cast brake caliper, the extensions defining datum surfaces for subsequent machining of the cast brake caliper to predetermined tolerances using the three locating surfaces as the datum surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes CompanyInventors: Antonio Eduardo Morais, Harry D. Miller, Anthony Schmandt, Sky Lintner
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Patent number: 9737930Abstract: A method to manufacture reticulated metal foam via a dual investment, includes pre-investment of a precursor with a diluted pre-investment ceramic plaster then applying an outer mold to the encapsulated precursor as a shell-mold.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Ryan C Breneman, Steven J Bullied, David R Scott
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Patent number: 9737931Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a platinum group-based alloy capable of producing a sound molten ingot of a platinum group-based alloy in a large amount.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ISHIFUKU METAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshinori Doi, Daisuke Kon
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Patent number: 9737932Abstract: A method of fabricating a part covered in an abradable coating (55), the method comprising the following steps: a blank (10) for the part, the blank having a housing (20) opening out into the surface (15) of the blank (10); filling the housing (20) with an abradable material in powder form; and hot rolling the blank (10) and the abradable material together so as to sinter the abradable material and cause it to adhere to the blank, in order to obtain an abradable coating (55).Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SNECMAInventor: Laurent Ferrer
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Patent number: 9737933Abstract: A process of fabricating a shield, a process of preparing a component, and an erosion shield are disclosed. The process of fabricating the shield includes forming a near-net shape shield. The near-net shape shield includes a nickel-based layer and an erosion-resistant alloy layer. The nickel-based layer is configured to facilitate secure attachment of the near-net shaped to a component. The process of preparing the component includes securing a near-net shape shield to a substrate of a component.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Theodore William Fandrei, II
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Patent number: 9737934Abstract: An object holder for a lithographic apparatus has a main body having a surface. A plurality of burls to support an object is formed on the surface or in apertures of a thin-film stack. At least one of the burls is formed by laser-sintering. At least one of the burls formed by laser-sintering may be a repair of a damaged burl previously formed by laser-sintering or another method.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.Inventors: Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Lafarre, Sjoerd Nicolaas Lambertus Donders, Nicolaas Ten Kate, Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina, Yogesh Pramod Karade, Elisabeth Corinne Rodenburg
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Patent number: 9737935Abstract: A turning insert includes a top surface, an opposite bottom surface, side surfaces connecting the top surface and the bottom surface and two opposite nose portions. Each nose portion includes a convex nose cutting edge, a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge. The convex nose cutting edge connects the first and second cutting edges. A bisector extends equidistantly from the first and second cutting edges. In a top view the first and second cutting edges on the same nose portion form a nose angle (?) of 70-85° relative to each other. Each nose portion includes a third convex cutting edge adjacent to the first cutting edge and a fourth cutting edge adjacent to the third cutting edge. In a top view the fourth cutting edge forms an angle (?) of 0-34° relative to the bisector.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ABInventors: Ronnie Lof, Adam Johansson
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Patent number: 9737936Abstract: Provided is a process for drilling a tunnel (11) in which to place a sensor, in particular a temperature sensor, in a cooking vessel (1) comprising a bowl (2) with a bottom (3) having a thickness (e), said process comprising a step for drilling said tunnel made in the thickness (e). The drilling step comprises a pre-drilling step using a drill bit with a diameter of D1, and a deep drilling step using a drill bit with a diameter of D2, D1 being greater than D2.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SEB S.A.Inventors: Benoît Linglin, Sylvain Perreal, Stephane Charvin
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Patent number: 9737937Abstract: A tool support is disclosed including-a fixed part, a moving part that is movable relative to the fixed part, a first crossmember linked to the moving part and a second crossmember. A tool includes a tool axis linked to the first and second crossmembers by pivoting links including articulation axes. A pointer is provided with a pointer axis parallel to the tool axis, the pointer being linked to the first and second crossmembers by pivoting links including articulation axes, with the articulation axes being parallel to one another. The tool support includes an immobilizer of occupy a first immobilized state in which it prevents a rotational movement on at least one articulation axis and a second released state in which it allows rotational movement on the articulation axes.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: AIRBUS (S.A.S.)Inventor: Mickaël Matignon
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Patent number: 9737938Abstract: A face milling tool includes a tool body having a central rotation axis around which the tool is rotatable, and at least one insert seat formed in a transition between a front end and an envelope surface of the tool. The tool further includes at least one cutting insert mounted in the insert seat, the cutting insert having an upper side defining an upper extension plane, a cutting edge extending around the circumference of the upper side, and a lower side defining a lower extension plane directed towards the bottom support surface of the insert seat. A center axis extends perpendicularly through the upper and the lower extension planes. The tool is configured such that a main cutting edge portion is at an entering angle ? smaller than 80° and such that the upper extension plane is at a radial tipping-in angle ?60°??f??25° and at an axial tipping-in angle ?20°??m?0°, such that an angle of inclination ? of the main cutting edge portion is within the range 15°???50°.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AGInventors: Stefan Roman, Per Viklund
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Patent number: 9737939Abstract: A tool for a chip removing machining includes a basic body and a replaceable cutting insert, which is indexable by a cutting edge exchange mechanism. The cutting edge mechanism includes an ejector, which in a front part has an attachment for the cutting insert and interacts with a device for transforming a rectilinear, axial projection of the ejector into a simultaneous turning of the same. The cutting edge exchange mechanism includes a stop collar, which is fixedly anchored in relation to the basic body, and through which the ejector is movable back and forth and a carrier included in a rear part of the ejector. In addition, between the carrier and the stop collar, there is arranged a mechanical compression spring, which spaces the carrier from the stop collar. In addition, an autonomous cutting edge exchange mechanism is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ABInventors: Anders Norstedt, Ulrik Sunnvius
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Patent number: 9737940Abstract: In a circular cutting machine, a main vice unit includes a stationary rear vice and a front vice disposed to be movable back and forth in a range between a position forward of a preset cutting position and a rearmost position where the rear ends of jaws come into contact with the front ends of jaws of the rear vice. The rear and front vices include clamping cylinders that are independently controllable so as to independently clamp and unclamp their respective vices. When photoelectric sensors detect the rear end of work, the remaining length is calculated, which is then divided by the fixed-length feed amount to calculate a remaining number of possible cutting operations. The remaining number of such operations are carried out by using either a combination of the front vice and a transfer vice unit or the front vice alone to pull out the work.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: NISHIJIMA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Mitsuo Ono
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Patent number: 9737941Abstract: A hole saw includes a base member configured to secure the hole saw to a drive device, and a set of blade members extending from the base member. Each of the blade members is attached to the base member at a fixed position, and each of the blade members includes a sawing portion having cutting teeth. The sawing portion has a medial portion connected to the base member where the sawing portion has oppositely extending, freestanding distal ends.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Mark Turner
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Patent number: 9737942Abstract: The invention relates to an interface between a knife and a knife holder, wherein the knife and the knife holder are designed such that the knife can be mounted on the knife holder in such a way that the knife is initially positioned on the knife holder in the axial direction, and then by rotating either the knife relative to the knife holder and/or the knife holder relative to the knife, the knife is locked on the knife holder with respect to the axial direction, wherein the knife has a single central fastening opening which is delimited by a knife edge region, and the knife holder has a fastening section for the fastening opening of the knife, which is delimited by a holder edge region.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: WEBER MASCHINENBAU GMBH BREIDENBACHInventor: Thomas Nispel
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Patent number: 9737943Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade has a first end with a first tang and a second end with a second tang. The first and second tangs are alternatively engageable with the chuck of a reciprocating saw. The reciprocating saw blade defines a substantially uniform cutting edge extending from approximately the first end to approximately the second end of the blade. The first tang is engageable with the chuck of the reciprocating saw for fixedly securing the first end of the blade to the reciprocating saw and forming with the second tang the free end of the saw blade. Alternatively, the second tang is engageable with the chuck of the reciprocating saw for fixedly securing the second end of the blade to the reciprocating saw and forming with the first tang the free end of the reciprocating saw blade drivable in a reciprocating motion by the reciprocating saw.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANYInventors: Charles Kalomeris, Matthew Savarino
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Patent number: 9737944Abstract: A thread-cutting tap includes: a thread portion having an external thread, and including a chamfered portion and a complete thread portion that is axially adjacent to the chamfered portion; a flute extending from an axially distal end of the tap toward an axially proximal end of the tap; a rake face defined by one of widthwise opposite end portions of the flute; and a cutting edge defined by one of widthwise opposite edges of the flute, so as to be adjacent to the rake face and extend along the flute. The cutting edge is provided with a protrusion portion at least in a radially outer end portion of the chamfered portion, such that the protrusion portion protrudes from the rake face forwardly in the rotation direction and extends along the cutting edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: OSG CORPORATIONInventors: Fuminari Koide, Katsuto Kawada, Takayuki Nakajima
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Patent number: 9737945Abstract: An electrical discharge machining apparatus includes: a surface plate; a machining tank that surrounds the surface plate, retains a machining liquid, and has at least a part that serves as a substantially box-shaped vertically moveable ascent/descent machining tank, the ascent/descent machining tank having an outlet in an ascent/descent inner wall of the ascent/descent machining tank; an ascent/descent device that raises and lowers the ascent/descent machining tank; a sub-tank that receives the machining liquid that overflows from the machining tank; a slit that is provided in an end wall of the sub-tank for allowing a connection member to pass through, the connection member connecting the ascent/descent machining tank and the ascent/descent device; and a seal that is arranged in a gap between the ascent/descent machining tank and an inner wall of the sub-tank and prevents the machining liquid in the machining tank from leaking out into the sub-tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Yoji Nakajima, Tatsuya Abe
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Patent number: 9737946Abstract: It is an object to provide a small-hole electrical discharge machining device to discharge the machining debris efficiently and to drill a small hole by electrical discharge machining at a high speed.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ASTEC CO., LTD.Inventors: Eiji Suzuki, Yuta Shimoda
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Patent number: 9737947Abstract: Microfeature workpieces having alloyed conductive structures, and associated methods are disclosed. A method in accordance with one embodiment includes applying a volume of material to a bond pad of a microfeature workpiece, with the volume of material including a first metallic constituent and the bond pad including a second constituent. The method can further include elevating a temperature of the volume of material while the volume of material is applied to the bond pad to alloy the first metallic constituent and the second metallic constituent so that the first metallic constituent is alloyed generally throughout the volume of material. A thickness of the bond pad can be reduced from an initial thickness T1 to a reduced thickness T2.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Warren M. Farnworth, Rickie C. Lake, William M. Hiatt
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Patent number: 9737948Abstract: A method is disclosed for connecting two components by TIG welding, the components consisting of an air-hardening steel alloy and, for example, of the material T23 or T24. A joint is produced between the components that are to be connected, said joint widening, in particular, from an inside toward an outside. First, a root layer is welded in the region of the inside. Subsequently, a fill layer adjoining the root layer is welded, so that the joint is at least 90% filled. Finally, a cover layer is welded onto the fill layer, whereby the welding parameters are prespecified in such a manner that a temperature in an optimizing temperature range is adjusted on the inside in the region of the root layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY GMBHInventors: Andreas Helmrich, Andreas Kopp, Keyfo Yildirim, Torsten Baumgarten
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Patent number: 9737949Abstract: A hybrid vehicle including a welder that is adapted to be powered off a direct current (DC) bus generated by the electronics of the hybrid vehicle is provided. A variety of exemplary placements of the welder on or in the hybrid vehicle are provided. Additionally, a parallel hybrid configuration, a series hybrid configuration, and a series-parallel configuration including welding converter circuitry that is adapted to utilize the DC bus from the hybrid vehicle to generate welding power are provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Richard Beeson
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Patent number: 9737950Abstract: A welding power supply including power conversion circuitry adapted to receive a primary source of power, to utilize one or more power semiconductor switches to chop the primary source of power, and to convert the chopped power to a welding output is provided. The provided welding power supply includes a pulse width modulated (PWM) digital controller including gate drive circuitry that generates a PWM output signal that controls the switching of the one or more power semiconductor switches. The PWM output signal includes a duty cycle term corrected for one or more sources of error in the welding system.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Bernard J. Vogel
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Patent number: 9737951Abstract: A welding wire feeder having a multiple motor drive standard is provided. The welding wire feeder may be coupled to one of a plurality of electric motor assemblies, and a user may select the electric motor assembly to be used from a menu of electric motor assemblies on a user interface or may enter customized configuration parameters for the electric motor assembly on the user interface. The control circuitry of the welding wire feeder may then be properly configured backed upon which electric motor assembly is selected or based upon the customized configuration parameters entered.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Brandon John Speilman, Peter Donald Mehn
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Patent number: 9737952Abstract: A method for joining studs to workpieces, in particular for the purpose of stud welding, comprising the steps of acquiring a distinguishing dimension of a stud to be joined by the application of a sensing element to the stud and through measurement of a travel distance of the sensing element as it is applied to the stud; and then joining the stud to a workpiece, if the dimension of the stud is within an allowable tolerance range, and the allowable tolerance range is adapted in dependence on the travel distance of the sensing element measured during a preceding method step.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: NEWFREY LLCInventors: Reinhold Broehl, Michael Giesel, Uwe Hett, Markus Isenberg, Udo Schulz, Rolf-Dieter Graf
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Patent number: 9737953Abstract: A torch assembly for cutting or spraying applications. The torch assembly includes a torch connector that connects to at least one cable that communicates with a power supply. The torch assembly includes a trigger mounted on the torch assembly to start and stop torch operations. The trigger electrically communicates with the power supply via the at least one cable. The torch assembly also includes a remote switch mounted on the torch assembly to allow an operator to remotely adjust an output of the power supply to a desired output level. The remote switch is electrically coupled to the power supply via the at least one cable.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.Inventor: Bruce Chantry
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Patent number: 9737954Abstract: A plasma arc torch is provided for use in a plasma cutting system. The plasma arc torch includes a torch body for conducting electrical current. The torch body includes a torch tip configured to pass the electrical current to at least one consumable component connected to the tip. The plasma arc torch also includes at least one antenna positioned relative to the torch tip. The antenna is used to wirelessly detect the presence of the at least one consumable component. The plasma arc torch further includes a detection circuit configured to permit passing of the electrical current from the torch tip to the at least one consumable component based on at least the wireless detection.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Hypertherm, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hoffa, Nicholas A. Sanders, E. Michael Shipulski
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Patent number: 9737955Abstract: In a welded joint manufactured by a method of resistance spot welding thin steel sheets, when the diameter of a nugget formed from the thin steel sheets is denoted by d, on a horizontal plane passing through a nugget surrounded by a corona bond, distribution of an amount of P in a region in the nugget surrounded by a closed curve at a distance d/100 from an end portion of a weld zone toward the inside of the nugget and a closed curve at a distance d/5 from the end portion of the weld zone toward the inside of the nugget is analyzed by area analysis, and the proportion of the region in terms of area in which the concentration m (mass %) of P is more than twice the concentration M (mass %) of P of a base metal composition is 5% or less.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: JFE STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Koichi Taniguchi, Yasuaki Okita, Rinsei Ikeda
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Patent number: 9737956Abstract: Resistance spot welding of a thin-gauge steel workpiece to another steel workpiece is achieved through the combined use of specific spot welding electrodes and a pulsating welding current. Each of the spot welding electrodes has a weld face that is smaller in diameter than a typical steel spot welding electrode. And the pulsating welding current that is used in conjunction with the smaller-sized spot welding electrodes includes at least two stages of electrical current pulses.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: David Yang, Michael J. Karagoulis, David R. Sigler
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Patent number: 9737957Abstract: A method for treating a surface of a wall, that can reduce conductivity thereof, the surface being located in a first area located near a second area in which an electric arc is likely to occur in an electrical protection apparatus, the first area constituting an area for recondensing cutting residue. The method includes micro-texturizing the surface to promote inhomogeneity in recondensation of cutting residue, by growing deposits of the residue on the surface to create islands of residue and thus to restrict conductivity of the resulting deposit.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SASInventors: Michel Rapeaux, Marc Rival, Salaheddine Faik
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Patent number: 9737958Abstract: Laser material processing systems having beam positioning assemblies with fluidic bearing interfaces and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a laser material processing system includes a beam positioning assembly configured to position a laser beam. The beam positioning assembly includes a first linear guide having first guide surfaces and a second linear guide having second guide surfaces. The first linear guide is moveably coupled to the first linear guide via the first guide surfaces. The second linear guide is moveably coupled to a carriage via the second guide surfaces. At least one fluidic bearing interface is positioned to prevent direct physical contact between the second linear guide and at least one of the first guide surfaces and/or between the carriage and at least one of the second guide surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Universal Laser Systems, Inc.Inventors: Yefim P. Sukhman, Stefano J. Noto, Christian J. Risser, Cody W. Petersen, David T. Richter, Matthew R. Ricketts
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Patent number: 9737959Abstract: The thermal processing device includes a stage, a continuous wave electromagnetic radiation source, a series of lenses, a translation mechanism, a detection module, a three-dimensional auto-focus, and a computer system. The stage is configured to receive a substrate thereon. The continuous wave electromagnetic radiation source is disposed adjacent the stage, and is configured to emit continuous wave electromagnetic radiation along a path towards the substrate. The series of lenses is disposed between the continuous wave electromagnetic radiation source and the stage, and are configured to condense the continuous wave electromagnetic radiation into a line of continuous wave electromagnetic radiation on a surface of the substrate. The translation mechanism is configured to translate the stage and the line of continuous wave electromagnetic radiation relative to one another. The detection module is positioned within the path, and is configured to detect continuous wave electromagnetic radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Dean C. Jennings, Mark Yam, Abhilash J. Mayur, Vernon Behrens, Paul A. O'Brien, Leonid M. Teritski, Alexander Goldin
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Patent number: 9737960Abstract: A method for laser welding first and second components is provided including moving a laser beam across a portion of a surface of the first component at a speed sufficient to generate protuberances on the surface of the first component by means of a humping effect, juxtaposing said first and second components such that opposed surfaces of the first and second components are separated by said protuberances on the surface of the first component, and laser welding said first and second components by scanning the laser beam in a region in which said surfaces are separated by said protuberances. The height of the protuberances can be controlled by controlling a scanning speed of the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Hongping Gu, Boris Shulkin
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Patent number: 9737961Abstract: A boroscope includes a working head having first and second ends. A first optical fiber extends through the boroscope to a position between the first and second ends. A second optical fiber extends through the boroscope to the second end of the working head. A laser optical fiber extends through the boroscope. At least one lens is arranged between the first end and the second end of the working head and a mirror is gimballed to the second end of the working head. The laser optical fiber directs laser light transmitted through the laser optical fiber onto the lens and then onto the mirror. A first LED is arranged at a position between the first end and the second end of the working head and a second LED is arranged at the second end of the working head and an actuator devices adjust the position of the mirror.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plcInventors: James Kell, Clive Grafton-Reed, Dragos Axinte
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Patent number: 9737962Abstract: A pipeline is a pipeline having plural weld zones in which ends of plural steel pipes are joined by welding, the plural steel pipes are produced from plural charges of molten steel having one or more steel compositions; yield point elongation is not present on a stress-strain curve obtained when stress is applied in a longitudinal direction of each of the steel pipes; a thickness of each of the steel pipes t (mm) and an average pipe outside-diameter D (mm) satisfy t/D×100?6; and in the plurality of the weld zones, ?YS which is a yield strength difference between one steel pipe and the other steel pipe that are welded to each other (MPa), and YR representing a yield ratio that is a ratio of the yield strength to tensile strength of a pipe having a low yield strength out of the one steel pipe and the other steel pipe, satisfy ?YS??1.75×YR+230.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL CORPORATIONInventors: Yukinobu Nagata, Eiji Tsuru, Yasuhiro Shinohara
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Patent number: 9737963Abstract: A system for positioning and welding a bracket 30 to a mounting surface, such as a vehicle side rail 40, including using a pivoting tool 20 on a moveable arm 10 that allows the bracket 30 to pivot to minimize the gap between the bracket 30 and its intended mounting surface. The pivoting tool 20 secures, positions near the surface, and allows the bracket 30 to pivot for a precise surface match. A welder 50 welds the bracket 30 to the surface with the gap minimized while the bracket 30 is held in the desired position. The pivoting tool 20 is preferably on an adjustable appendage 12 or combination end 60 mounted on a distal end of the arm 10. The flexible tooling does not require the bracket 30 to be forced with substantial pressure against the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: METALSA S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Juan Villarreal Garcia, Jason Belcher, Marvin Lewis Adams
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Patent number: 9737964Abstract: A process of remanufacturing a component such as an attachment flange used in turbochargers is provided and includes using a steam oxidation process to form an adhesion layer on top of a sealing surface of the component. The adhesion layer is an oxidation layer that a thermal metal spray coating can be applied on top of in order to prevent spalling that can occur at high heat. Once the process is completed, the component can be inspected to ensure that it meets or exceeds the manufacturer's original specifications.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Daniel Sordelet, Thomas Clements, Robert Sharp
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Patent number: 9737965Abstract: An example peening tool includes at least one first roller having a peening surface disposed about and along a first core. At least a portion of the at least one first roller is configured to contact a component to be peened along a length. The length extends along at least a portion of the first core. The at least one first roller is configured to provide line contact on the component along the length. A profile of the at least one first roller is determined based on a profile of the component. The peening tool includes a backer disposed in register with the first plurality of rollers such that the first plurality of rollers moves with the backer during peening. The at least one first roller and the backer are configured to be arranged on opposing surfaces of the component. Peening models may predict peening parameters and controller settings.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Tahany Ibrahim El-Wardany, Daniel V. Viens, Robert A. Grelotti, John F. Zimmerman, Joseph J. Sangiovanni, Lee A. Hoffman
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Patent number: 9737966Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening tool for dynamically fastening parts for machining, said tool being formed by an annular frame (1) which is fastened to a rotary supporting means (2) arranged around the location of the machining tool (4) on a tool-holder head (3). The annular frame (1) incorporates a tamper formed by a rotating ball (5) and, in a diametrically opposite position, a tilting clamp (6) which incorporates a counter-tamper formed by another rotating ball (8). According to the invention, a cantilevered portion (9.1) of a part can be seized between the balls (5) and (8) of the tamper and counter-tamper in order to prevent bending and vibrations in relation to same during machining.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Manuel Torres Martinez
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Patent number: 9737967Abstract: Magnetic table jig assemblies and methods allow workpieces (e.g., aircraft components to be fabricated) on a table top of the table jig assembly to be accurately indexed relative to a robotically operated tool (e.g., a robotically operated drill). The magnetic table jig assembly may include a wheeled frame which is capable of rolling movement across a floor surface, a horizontally planar table top exhibiting ferromagnetic properties supported by the frame and a plurality of magnetic workpiece positioners each including an actuator to magnetically couple and decouple the magnetic workpiece positioner to the table top. The workpiece will therefore be positioning restrained on the table top by magnetically coupling the plurality of the magnetic workpiece positioners to the table top in abutting relationship to a perimetrical edge of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: EMBRAER S.A.Inventors: André Cordeiro Reckevícius, André Luiz Oliveira Amaral Palmeira, Paulo Reiss, Jr., João Marcos Gomes de Mello, Wagner Caraça
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Patent number: 9737968Abstract: A method of detecting machine tool vibration is provided. The method includes receiving, from a sensor arranged in a machine tool, motion data measured along an axis. The method also includes comparing the motion data against a first threshold. The method also includes adjusting a counter if the motion data has a magnitude greater than the first threshold. The method also includes generating an alarm if the counter is greater than a second threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Haas Automation, Inc.Inventors: Razmik G. Petrossians, Joseph V. Soliman, Puneet Gupta, German M. Chistokhodov, Barry D. Johnson
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Patent number: 9737969Abstract: An electric power tool is disclosed. In an embodiment, the electric power tool includes a tool, a tool holder part and a main body with a plurality of rivets integrated with the main body. The rivets include rivet shafts of a cross section for producing a positive-locking rivet joint of the tool with the tool holder part, wherein the tool and the tool holder part have circular openings which are aligned with each other, and wherein the rivet shafts are positioned aligned with the openings on the main body and protrude through the aligned openings.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbHInventors: Fabian Bek, Markus Knecht, Thomas Weber, Rainer Mann
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Patent number: 9737970Abstract: A fixture assembly includes a frame with a tip rail displaced from a main body. A method of polishing a gas turbine engine component includes restricting a flow of media adjacent to a tip of a component with an airfoil to be generally equal to a flow of media adjacent to a sidewall of the airfoil.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Micah Beckman, David K. Masiukiewicz
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Patent number: 9737971Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing pad, polishing layer analyzer is provided, wherein the analyzer is configured to detect macro inhomogeneities is polymeric sheets and to classify the polymeric sheets as either acceptable or suspect.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignees: Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials CMP Holdings, Inc., Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Francis V. Acholla, Andrew Wank, Mark Gazze, Scott Chang, Jeff Tsai, William A. Heeschen, James David Tate, Leo H. Chiang, Swee-Teng Chin