Patents Issued in October 12, 2017
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Publication number: 20170291358Abstract: An intake manifold for an additive manufacturing system includes a body defining a flow channel therein. The body includes an inlet end defining an inlet configured to intake gas and/or particles from a build area of the additive manufacturing system, and an outlet end defining an outlet that is fluidly connected to the inlet through the flow channel. The outlet is configured to be in fluid communication with an uptake manifold of the additive manufacturing system. The intake manifold also includes at least one mount extending from the outlet end of the body that is configured to rotatably mount the body to the uptake manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Matthew Donovan
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Publication number: 20170291359Abstract: Disclosed herein are anatomical simulators produced using three dimensional (3D) printing to produce interior components of the simulator. The method of producing void structures in an anatomical phantom, includes 3D printing one or more structures of one or more desired sub-anatomical features using a dissolvable material; supporting and enclosing the one or more structures in an interior of a mold of the anatomical phantom; filling a remaining internal volume in the interior of the mold between an outer surface of the one or more structures and an inner surface of the mold with a liquid precursor of a matrix material selected to mimic anatomical tissue and processing said liquid precursor to form a tissue mimic matrix material; and dissolving the one or more structures with a fluid selected to dissolve said dissolvable material to produce one or more internal cavities within the tissue mimic matrix material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Fergal KERINS, Gregory Allan WHITTON, Joshua Lee RICHMOND, Timotheus Anton GMEINER
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Publication number: 20170291360Abstract: A method of making an adhesive is provided, including obtaining an actinic radiation-polymerizable adhesive precursor composition disposed against a surface of an actinic radiation-transparent substrate and irradiating a first portion of the actinic radiation-polymerizable adhesive precursor composition through the actinic radiation-transparent substrate for a first irradiation dosage. The method further includes irradiating a second portion of the actinic radiation-polymerizable adhesive precursor composition through the actinic radiation-transparent substrate for a second irradiation dosage. The first portion and the second portion are adjacent to or overlapping with each other and the first irradiation dosage and the second irradiation dosage are not the same. The method forms an integral adhesive having a variable thickness in an axis normal to the surface of the actinic radiation-transparent substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Carsten Franke, Joseph C. Dingeldein, Jay A. Esch, Robert L.W. Smithson, Jayshree Seth, Olester Benson, JR., Karen J. Calverley, Alexander J. Huffman, Serkan Yurt, Setareh Niknezhad, Michael A. Kropp, John P. Baetzold
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Publication number: 20170291361Abstract: Methods for preparing and orientating nanofibers and a composite material including the same. Some methods for preparing a composite material with orientated nanofibers may include providing a nanoporous material; dissolving a natural or synthetic polymer, —in a solvent; pressing or drawing the polymer solution through pores of the nanoporous material whereby nanofibers are formed within said material; mixing the nanofibers with a matrix material; orientating or partially orientating the nanofibers within the matrix material by applying an electric and/or magnetic field; depositing the nanofibers-matrix mixture with the orientated or partially orientated nanofibers onto a substrate surface. The nanofibers may be oriented locally different in various areas/layers of the composite material, resulting in a composite material with locally independent mechanical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Mohammad Raoufi
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Publication number: 20170291362Abstract: A 3D part and a support structure is printed using an electrophotography-based additive manufacturing system. A support layer of the support structure is developed with a first electrophotography engine using a support material and transferred to a transfer medium. A large-particle part layer corresponding to a first portion of the 3D part is developed with a second electrophotography engine using a first part material and transferred to a transfer medium, and a plurality of small-particle part layers corresponding to a second portion of the 3D part are developed with one or more additional electrophotography engines using a second part material and transferred to a transfer medium. An average size of the first part material particles is at least two times that of the second part material particles. The transferred support layer, large-particle part layer and small-particle part layers are transfused to previously-printed layers using a layer transfusion assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Thomas Nathaniel Tombs, Cumar Sreekumar
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Publication number: 20170291363Abstract: A three dimensional printing apparatus and a printing head module are provided. The three dimensional printing apparatus includes a base, a printing head module and a controller. The base has a carrying surface. The printing head module includes a printing head, a fan and a nozzle guiding cover. The printing head includes a heating element, a feeding channel and a nozzle. The feeding channel connects the nozzle. The nozzle guiding cover is disposed correspondingly to the fan and extended to the nozzle. The nozzle guiding cover includes a nozzle outlet located between the nozzle and the carrying surface. The controller is coupled to the printing head module to control a hot-melt material transmitting to the nozzle, and the heating element is configured to heat the nozzle so the hot-melt material is melted and dispensed on the carrying surface to form a three dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Chia-Hung Huang, Yang-Teh Lee
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Publication number: 20170291364Abstract: A single screw micro-extruder for a 3D printer includes a feed chamber with an opening for receiving solid plastic pellets. An extrusion barrel extends from the feed chamber and has an inner conically shaped bore between input and output ends. The bore has a mouth at the input end and an exit opening at the output end with a melt section therebetween. A rotatable screw is attached to a torque drive of the printer, and extends through the feed chamber and conical bore of the barrel. A constant or tapered diameter of the screw root core, from the input end toward the output end of the barrel, forms a decreasing channel root depth in a helical path for compression between a root core surface and an inner surface of the bore for pressurizing melt in the melt section of the barrel to exit an extrusion nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Timothy W. Womer
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Publication number: 20170291365Abstract: A method of evaluating and validating additive manufacturing operations includes generating a multidimensional space defined by a plurality of bounds, determining a coordinate position of at least one additive manufacturing operation within the multi-dimensional coordinate system, and categorizing the operation as flaw free when the coordinate position is within the multi-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Sergei F. Burlatsky, Dmitri Novikov, William J. Brindley, David Ulrich Furrer
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Publication number: 20170291366Abstract: A method of evaluating and validating additive manufacturing operations includes generating a multidimensional space defined by a plurality of bounds, each of the bounds being defined on a distinct parameter of an additive manufacturing process and each of the parameters being directly related to the occurrence of a horizontal lack of fusion flaw, each of the parameters being a dimension in a multi-dimensional coordinate system, determining a coordinate position of at least one additive manufacturing operation within the multi-dimensional coordinate system, and categorizing the operation as free of horizontal lack of fusion flaws when the coordinate position is within the multi-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Sergei F. Burlatsky, Dmitri Novikov, William J. Brindley, David Ulrich Furrer
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Publication number: 20170291367Abstract: A method of evaluating and validating additive manufacturing operations includes generating a multidimensional space defined by a plurality of bounds, each of the bounds being defined on a distinct parameter of an additive manufacturing process and each of the parameters affecting the occurrence of a keyhole porosity flaw, each of the parameters being a dimension in a multi-dimensional coordinate system, determining a coordinate position of at least one additive manufacturing operation within the multi-dimensional coordinate system, and categorizing the operation as free of keyhole porosity flaws when the coordinate position is within the multi-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Sergei F. Burlatsky, Dmitri Novikov, William J. Brindley, David Ulrich Furrer
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Publication number: 20170291368Abstract: A method of evaluating and validating additive manufacturing operations includes generating a multidimensional space defined by a plurality of bounds, each of the bounds being defined on a distinct parameter of an additive manufacturing process and each of the bounds being directly related to the occurrence of a balling flaw, each of the parameters being a dimension in a multi-dimensional coordinate system, determining a coordinate position of at least one additive manufacturing operation within the multi-dimensional coordinate system, and categorizing the operation as free of balling flaws when the coordinate position is within the multi-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Sergei F. Burlatsky, Dmitri Novikov, William J. Brindley, David Ulrich Furrer
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Publication number: 20170291369Abstract: A method of evaluating and validating additive manufacturing operations includes generating a multidimensional space defined by a plurality of bounds, each of the bounds being defined on a distinct parameter of an additive manufacturing process and each of the bounds being directly related to the occurrence of a downskin roughness flaw, each of the parameters being a dimension in a multi-dimensional coordinate system, determining a coordinate position of at least one additive manufacturing operation within the multi-dimensional coordinate system, and categorizing the operation as free of downskin roughness flaws when the coordinate position is within the multi-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Sergei F. Burlatsky, Dmitri Novikov, William J. Brindley, David Ulrich Furrer
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Publication number: 20170291370Abstract: A method of evaluating and validating additive manufacturing operations includes generating a multidimensional space defined by a plurality of bounds, each of the bounds being defined on a distinct parameter of an additive manufacturing process and each of the bounds being directly related to the occurrence of a vertical lack of fusion flaw, each of the parameters being a dimension in a multi-dimensional coordinate system, determining a coordinate position of at least one additive manufacturing operation within the multi-dimensional coordinate system, and categorizing the operation as free of vertical lack of fusion flaws when the coordinate position is within the multi-dimensional space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Sergei F. Burlatsky, Dmitri Novikov, William J. Brindley, David Ulrich Furrer
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Publication number: 20170291371Abstract: Techniques for improving flexural strength in 3D-printed object. The techniques generally include identifying a portion of a 3D model corresponding to the 3D-printed object to which one or more support posts should be added and adding support post descriptors to the 3D model within such a portion. The support post descriptor defines a position and at least one dimension of a support post cavity and a position and at least one dimension of a support post, both having a height corresponding to at least two layers of 3D-printable material. The model, including the support post descriptors are transmitted to a 3D printer to print the 3D model, which includes a support post cavity and a support post having a height of at least two layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Ryan Michael SCHMIDT
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Publication number: 20170291372Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing methods, apparatuses, systems and software that comprise rotating a partially formed 3D object during the formation of a requested 3D object. The requested 3D object may comprise a cavity, an intrusion, or a protrusion. The rotation may be along an axis other than a vertical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Erel MILSHTEIN, Benyamin BULLER
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Publication number: 20170291373Abstract: A three-dimensional object manufacturing system includes a three-dimensional structural object manufacturing device, a packing material manufacturing device, and a control device. The three-dimensional structural object manufacturing device manufactures a three-dimensional object based on molding data of the three-dimensional object. The packing material manufacturing device manufactures a shock absorbing material that is disposed at a periphery of the three-dimensional object and that is detachably attached to the three-dimensional object. The control device calculates the shape of the shock absorbing material based on the molding data of the three-dimensional object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventor: HIROFUMI HARA
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Publication number: 20170291374Abstract: A system, methods, and chemical compositions for removing a support structure material from a printed material during 3D printing are described. The printing material may include polyetherimide or polyetherimide alloy. The support structure material may include polysulfone or polyethersulfone. A solvent for dissolving the support structure material may include one or more of N-propyl bromide, 1,2 butylene oxide, and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Brent C. Mosher
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Publication number: 20170291375Abstract: A hybrid reinforcement material (18) is disclosed that includes a plurality of reinforcement fibers (12) and a plurality of carbon fibers (14) comingled with the reinforcement fibers (12). The reinforcement fibers (12) are selected from natural fibers, organic fibers, and inorganic fibers and form a single hybrid assembled roving with the carbon fibers (14). The carbon fibers (14) are post-coated with a compatibilizer. The hybrid assembled roving (18) may be formed using a hybrid of glass and carbon fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: David R. HARTMAN
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Publication number: 20170291376Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite part having a curved or radiused corner to avoid wrinkling or bridging of outer-most composite plies during consolidation and cure, including laying up composite material on male or female tooling to form two flanges extending at a first angle relative each other and a curved or radiused corner extending between the two flanges. Then the method may include changing an orientation of one or both of the flanges of the composite material, such that the two flanges extend at a second included angle relative each other. The second included angle is smaller than the first angle. The method may also include a step of consolidating the composite material before, after, or during the step of changing the orientation of the composite material to the second angle, as well as a step of curing the composite material oriented at the second angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.Inventor: Mark Anthony Wadsworth
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Publication number: 20170291377Abstract: A reinforcing fiber sheet manufacturing apparatus configured to place a reinforcing fiber bundle on a table includes a fiber bundle supply mechanism configured to feed the reinforcing fiber bundle and equipped with a fiber bundle pressing portion that is configured to press the reinforcing fiber bundle against the table; and a cutting blade located independently of the fiber bundle supply mechanism and configured to cut the reinforcing fiber bundle that is pressed by the fiber bundle pressing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Haruhiko Tsuji, Tamotsu Suzuki, Yasumoto Noguchi, Yasuhiro Sato
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Publication number: 20170291378Abstract: Disclosed is a filler-raising device that raises a filler upright to couple the filler with a bead core. The filler-raising device includes a balloon that raises the filler upright toward the bead core and an air controller that supplies air into the balloon and draws air out of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: SHIGEAKI NOMURA
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Publication number: 20170291379Abstract: Provided are a pneumatic tire in which the attachment start portion of the sealant does not easily peel off, and a method for producing the pneumatic tire. The present invention relates to a pneumatic tire including a generally string-shaped adhesive sealant, the sealant being continuously and spirally attached at least to the inner periphery of the tire that corresponds to a tread portion, the sealant having a wider portion at at least one of the longitudinal ends thereof, the wider portion having a width larger than that of the longitudinally adjoining portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Naoki YUKAWA, Satoshi YAMADA, Mutsuki SUGIMOTO
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Publication number: 20170291380Abstract: A process for building tyres provides for building a carcass sleeve around a forming drum having an application diameter and two lateral half-portions axially moveable relative to each other. The carcass sleeve comprises at least one carcass ply coaxially engaged around each of the axially opposite end flaps thereof to an annular anchoring structure defining a fitting diameter smaller than the application diameter. The building of the carcass sleeve comprises: applying and stopping a leading end of a semi-finished product in form of continuous strip cut to size against a continuous surface of the forming drum; winding the semi-finished product in form of continuous strip cut to size circumferentially around the forming drum; joining a trailing end of the semi-finished product to the leading end at said continuous surface. The continuous surface is extended only partly around the forming drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.Inventors: Maurizio MARCHINI, Gianni MANCINI
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Publication number: 20170291381Abstract: A dual tire buffing apparatus includes a turntable having a first end and an opposite second end. The turntable is rotatable about a central axis between first and second positions. A first expandable hub is rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the first end. The first expandable hub is configured to receive a first tire casing. A second expandable hub is rotatably coupled to the turntable proximate the second end. The second expandable hub is configured to receive a second tire casing. A rasp head is positioned to operatively engage the first tire casing on the first expandable hub when the turntable is in the first position to perform a buffing operation on the first tire casing, and to operatively engage the second tire casing on the second expandable hub when the turntable is in the second position to perform a buffing operation on the second tire casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: John S. Lindsay, Jeremy D. Gray, James A. Kendall, JR.
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Publication number: 20170291382Abstract: A modular recycling apparatus, means for and article of manufacture are disclosed. The various embodiments solve the inherent problems with recycling consumer items such as plastic bottles, aluminum cans and the like, The device enables a bottle or container to undergo a quasi-state change, thereby occupying much less space in its recycled form. As a result, the volume needed for storage is optimized and as such the energy required for transport is reduced by at least an order of magnitude.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: John Labiak
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HONEYCOMB CORE, METHOD OF PRODUCING A HONEYCOMB CORE, AND SANDWICH PANEL COMPRISING A HONEYCOMB CORE
Publication number: 20170291383Abstract: A honeycomb core having a lattice structure which includes a resin-impregnated matrix, a method for producing such a honeycomb core, a sandwich panel having such a honeycomb core, and use of such a honeycomb core or such a sandwich panel in automobile construction. The matrix is impregnated inhomogeneously with the resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Wolfgang DIETZ, Christoph KRAMMER -
Publication number: 20170291384Abstract: An underlayment material has a fiber mat partially infused and/or coated with asphalt and coated with silicone coating. A selvedge edge, may be coated or uncoated. The back of the underlayment has a self-adhesive coating, which is protected before use by a siliconized release film. The upper surface of the underlayment is coated with silicone composition providing waterproofing and radiation control. When unsaturated, the selvedge edge of fibrous material establishes a reinforced bond with an overlying sheet. When saturated with asphalt, the bond at the selvedge edge between adjacent sheets is between the asphalt layer of the selvedge edge and the adhesive on the bottom of the adjacent sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: Gardner-Gibson, Inc.Inventors: Sean Hyer, Robert Hyer, Amir G. Khan
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Publication number: 20170291385Abstract: Disclosed is a concrete curing blanket including a film layer, a differential hydrophobic/hydrophillic layer and a gel layer interposed therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Michael E. Carroll, Richard D. Jordan, Ronald C. Norris
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Publication number: 20170291386Abstract: A structural component, in particular for an aircraft, spacecraft or rocket, has a ply of fiber reinforced polymer; a first carbon nanotube mat; and a metallic layer, wherein the carbon nanotube mat and the metallic layer are arranged on the ply of fiber reinforced polymer to form a hybrid lightning strike protection layer. A component for manufacturing such a structural component, a method for manufacturing a component of this type, a method for manufacturing a structural component and an aircraft or spacecraft with such a structural component are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Christian KARCH, Blanka LENCZOWSKI, Johannes WOLFRUM, Yehoshua YESHURUN
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Publication number: 20170291387Abstract: A composite structure having a laminated structure made of fiber reinforced plastic and metallic material comprises a base member(s) made of metallic material; and a reinforcement member(s) made of fiber reinforced plastic, the reinforcement member(s) comprising: a first reinforcement part(s) made of fiber reinforced plastic including reinforcement fibers which are aligned in a uni-direction, and a second reinforcement part(s) made of fiber reinforced plastic including at least reinforcement fibers which are aligned in a crossing direction relative to the uni-direction in which the reinforcement fibers of the first reinforcement part(s) are aligned, and interposed between the base member(s) and the first reinforcement part(s), the reinforcement member(s) further comprising a thermosetting resin included in a bonding site with the base member(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicants: AISIN TAKAOKA CO., LTD., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Yuji YAMASHITA, Kiyohito KONDO, Takeki MATSUMOTO, Hirokazu KAWABE, Yoshiteru INAMOTO
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Publication number: 20170291388Abstract: A method of making a light weight component is provided. The method including the steps of: forming a first metallic foam core into a desired configuration; applying an external metallic shell to a discrete exterior surface of the first metallic foam core after it has been formed into the desired configuration; arranging the first metallic form core to be adjacent to a second metallic foam core also formed into a desired configuration to form a desired pre-form shape, wherein an applied external metallic shell located on a discrete surface of the second metallic foam core is adjacent to the external metallic shell applied to the discrete exterior surface of the first metallic foam core; and applying an external metallic shell to an exterior surface of the desired pre-form shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Gary D. Roberge
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Publication number: 20170291389Abstract: A composite laminate surface covering member in the form of a sheet, panel or mat having an upper layer of bonded, vibration oriented, polymer granules, the upper layer being water permeable and possessing an extensive irregular channeling system formed by the voids between the granules, and a sub-layer of a closed cell polymer that is water impermeable. Additional layers for reinforcing purposes may also be present.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Kent Weisenberg
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Publication number: 20170291390Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite article comprising at least two layers (A) of component a) and at least one layer (B1) of component b). The respective layers (A) and (B1) are alternately linked together. The component a) has a compressive modulus of at least 10 MPa and can, therefore, be considered as a comparably rigid component, which can be also assigned as rigid core element, in contrast thereto the component b) has a compression stress value at a compression of 40% of not more than 20 kPa. By consequence, component b) can be considered as a comparably flexible (elastic) component. Therefore, the composite articles according to the present invention can be considered as semi-flexible materials due to the combination of alternating rigid and flexible segments (layers) within those composite articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Gregor DAUN, Alessio MORINO, Alexandre TERRENOIRE
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Publication number: 20170291391Abstract: A thermal conducting sheet having a high adhesion between layers even if the thermal conducting sheet has a multilayer structure is provided. The thermal conducting sheet including a low-hardness layer and a reinforcing layer laminated on one side or both sides of the low-hardness layer. The reinforcing layer having a hardness greater than a hardness of the low-hardness layer. The low-hardness layer comprises: acrylic polymer, silicon carbide, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and plasticizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.Inventor: Rika OYA
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Publication number: 20170291392Abstract: Provided is an article having a low reflection film, containing a transparent substrate and a low reflection film provided on a surface of the transparent film. The low reflection film contains a first layer provided on the surface of the transparent substrate, a second layer contacting a surface of the first layer at the side opposite the transparent substrate, and a third layer contacting a surface of the second layer at the side opposite the first layer. The transparent substrate has a refractive index n0, the first layer has a refractive index n1, the second layer has a refractive index n2, and the third layer has a refractive index n3, and n0, n1, n2, and n3 satisfy the relationship n3<n1<n0<n2.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventor: Yohei KAWAI
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Publication number: 20170291393Abstract: A composite article includes an inorganic non-metallic article, a resin article, and a connecting layer located between the inorganic non-metallic article and the resin article. The connecting layer is configured to connect the inorganic non-metallic article and the resin article together. A surface of the connecting layer connected with the resin article includes a plurality of microstructures, a portion of the resin article fills in the plurality of microstructures. A method for making the composite article is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: HSIN-PEI CHANG, WEN-RONG CHEN, HUANN-WU CHIANG, PING CHANG, YUNG-CHING HUANG, YANG-JIA LIU, JUAN ZHANG
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Publication number: 20170291394Abstract: A composite article includes an inorganic non-metallic article and a resin article. The resin article is connected to the inorganic non-metallic article. The inorganic non-metallic article includes at least one connecting surface. At least a portion of the connecting surface comprises groove-peak like microstructures. At least one of the microstructures comprises a rough and/or porous surface having at least one of a roughness element and a porous structure. The inorganic non-metallic article and resin article are combined together through the microstructures. A method for making the composite article is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: HSIN-PEI CHANG, WEN-RONG CHEN, HUANN-WU CHIANG, PING CHANG, YUNG-CHING HUANG, JUAN ZHANG, YANG-JIA LIU
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Publication number: 20170291395Abstract: To provide a baseless double-sided adhesive sheet or tape that is configured such that adhesive does not exude during storage, or moreover during slitting to a predetermined size, or the like, and that is also capable for exhibiting the desired performance of having a cohesive force that resists peeling, without sacrificing the initial adhesive strength, and to provide a method for manufacturing the same. In the baseless double-sided adhesive sheet or tape, an adhesive layer formed from an adhesive serves as a center layer, and adhesive layers and formed from an adhesive are layered onto a front face and a rear face of the adhesive layer serving as the center layer. Fibers are least dispersed in the adhesive layer serving as the center layer, and the adhesive layer serving as the center layer between the adjacent adhesive layers has a relatively high fiber density and relatively low flowability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Hisashi Hamano, Fumiko Watanabe
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Publication number: 20170291396Abstract: The present invention relates to a lid film for packaging of e.g. human or pet food. The lid film has a multi-layer structure and comprises a sealing layer, a barrier layer, a print primer layer, a print layer, an optional print protection layer, and a relief layer. The sealing layer, the barrier layer, the print primer layer, the print layer and the optional print protection layer are essentially flat. The relief layer is arranged at least on a part of the print layer and comprises at least n three dimensional structures per cm2 projecting at an essentially right angle from a surface of the adjacent print layer or the optional print protection layer and said three dimensional structures forming an non-continuous elevated surface, wherein the total of said elevated surface area formed by the three dimensional structures equals at least m % of a total surface area of the lid film and wherein the three dimensional structures have a minimal height of 5 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: AMCOR FLEXIBLES SINGEN GMBHInventor: Susanne MAYER
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Publication number: 20170291397Abstract: A copper heat dissipation material having a satisfactory heat dissipation performance is provided. The copper heat dissipation material has an alloy layer containing at least one metal selected from Cu, Co, Ni, W, P, Zn, Cr, Fe, Sn and Mo on one or both surfaces, in which surface roughness Sz of the one or both surfaces, measured by a laser microscope using laser light of 405 nm in wavelength, is 5 ?m or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Hajime MOMOI, Satoru MORIOKA, Toshiyuki ONO, Hideta ARAI, Ryo FUKUCHI, Atsushi MIKI
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Publication number: 20170291398Abstract: A wired glazing is disclosed comprising a ply of interlayer material, having a first busbar and an auxiliary busbar and heating wires between them. An adhesive layer is arranged between the first busbar and the ply of interlayer material. An auxiliary adhesive layer is arranged where an edge of the auxiliary busbar extends beyond an edge of the first busbar. The auxiliary adhesive layer bonds the auxiliary busbar to the ply of interlayer material. A corresponding process for manufacturing a wired glazing is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: PILKINGTON GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Mark Andrew CHAMBERLAIN, Leigh Francis MELLOR
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Publication number: 20170291399Abstract: Liner having an induction heat sealable layer for sealing to a rim of a container, and a pull tab for ease of removal of the liner from the container rim. A folded insert disposed between multilayer upper and lower components, has a heat bondable polyolefin layer that is thermally laminated to polyolefin layers of the upper and lower components, forming a pull tab between the integrated polyolefin layers. The resulting composite resists delamination and can be formed in a single thermal lamination step, avoiding the multiple lamination steps, associated high equipment costs, and complex layer constructions of the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20170291400Abstract: The invention relates to trims for motor vehicle glazing systems, comprising a base layer and a coating and having glass-like optical properties at least in some subsections, composites consisting of such trims for motor vehicle glazing systems, and car body parts, as well as preferred embodiments which comprise suitable combinations of materials. Said trims comprising, at least towards the front side thereof, an edge rounding having a variable radius which allows a more uniform layer thickness for the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: ROLAND BRAMBRINK, Florian DORIN, Alexander MEYER, Peter CAPELLEN, Manfred NAWROTH
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Publication number: 20170291401Abstract: An multi-layer coating film 12 includes: a luster coat 15 containing a luster material; a color coat 16 applied on the luster coat 15, containing a pigment 21, and having translucency; and a coloring flake 22 included in the luster coat 15 and acting as the luster material to color a surface of a luster flake with a coloring material in the same type of color as a color type of the color coat 16.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Takakazu YAMANE, Keiichi OKAMOTO, Kouji TERAMOTO
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Publication number: 20170291402Abstract: There are provided herein polymeric films and sheet structures comprising treated latex paint and one or more water-insoluble polymer component, methods for producing such films using a continuous film-making process, and articles thereof. Methods provided herein allow recycling of waste latex paint into thin films and sheets using continuous film-making processes and/or while controlling levels of toxic or volatile contaminants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Fadi EL CHEIKH ALI
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Publication number: 20170291403Abstract: A multi-ply absorbent product having a wet scrubbing resistance greater than 120 revolutions and a basis weight of between 30 and 50 grams per square meter. A heated adhesive is applied between two single plies/webs, the multiple plies are embossed according to particular parameters, and the embossed webs are compressed with a marrying roll. The adhesive is heated to a temperature of between approximately 32 degrees C. to 66 degrees C. for application between the multiple plies. For each ply, the embossed area generally occupies between approximately 5 to 15% of the total surface area of a surface of the ply, the depth of embossment of the surface is generally between approximately 0.28 and 0.43 centimeters deep, and the embossment of the surface is generally between approximately 0.04 to 0.08 square centimeters in size.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Byrd Tyler Miller, IV, Justin S. Pence, Karthik Ramaratnam, James E. Sealey, Courtney E. Kessling, Chris B. Anklam, Shannon Gahan, Taras Z. Andrukh
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Publication number: 20170291404Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for forming composite parts. One embodiment is an apparatus that includes a forming tool. The forming tool includes a body, which includes an exterior that defines a shape for forming a laminate that will be cured into a composite part. The body also includes elements of phase change material that provide rigidity to the body below a threshold temperature, and that exhibit a phase change above the threshold temperature causing the body to become pliable. Further, the body includes flexible material that encloses the elements of phase change material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Justin H. Register
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Publication number: 20170291405Abstract: Provided is a method for favorable bonding between an adherend and an adhesive body, which is capable of suppressing an ink layer, which is formed by an ultraviolet-curable ink, from being smudged while increasing convenience of a bonding operation between the adherend and the adhesive body, and the like. The method for bonding a medium to a foil body includes an ink layer formation process of spotting an ultraviolet-curable ink, which is ejected from an inkjet head, to a medium and irradiating ultraviolet ray to the ultraviolet-curable ink to cure the same, thereby forming an ink layer; a lamination process of laminating the medium and a foil body with the ink layer being sandwiched therebetween; and a bonding process of heating the ink layer, enabling the ink layer to function as an adhesive, and bonding the medium to the foil body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventor: Nobutaka Matsunaga
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Publication number: 20170291406Abstract: One aspect of a process of forming an aircraft component includes bonding a first end of a honeycomb structure to a surface of an aircraft skin member, the honeycomb structure including multiple connected cells. Foam is sprayed on a second end of the honeycomb structure opposite the first end. The process also includes curing the foam on the second end of the honeycomb structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: James Donn Hethcock, Dave Carlson, Paul K. Oldroyd
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Publication number: 20170291407Abstract: An analog method of making a patterned flexographic printing plate, the method comprising impressing a flexible patterned substrate into an uncured soft photopolymer plate to form the patterned flexographic printing plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Edward Daniel THEISS, III, Scott David HOCHBERG