Patents Issued in February 21, 2019
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Publication number: 20190054716Abstract: Provided is an outer plate of a refrigerator. The outer plate of the refrigerator include a steel plate made of a metal material and having an outer surface on which a hairline is processed, a film layer made of a resin material and attached to a surface of the steel plate on which the hairline is provided, and a primer layer allowing the film layer to adhere to the steel plate. The primer layer includes an adhesion promoter for the adhesion between the steel plate and the film layer and a nano pigment for realizing a color while maintaining transparency of the primer layer, and when viewed from the outside of the refrigerator, the hairline that is visible through the primer layer and the film layer is visible together with the color of the primer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Youngwoo KIM, Suhyun LEE, Hyesun JUNG
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Publication number: 20190054717Abstract: Principles and embodiments of the present disclosure relate to unique asymmetric laminates and methods that produce the laminates that have improved damage tolerance, where the laminate includes a first strengthened glass substrate having a first central tension value bonded to a second strengthened glass substrate having a second central tension value by an interlayer, where the first central tension value is less than the second central tension value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Thomas Michael Cleary, James Gregory Couilard, William Kenneth Denson
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Publication number: 20190054718Abstract: Disclosed are a laminate having two or more layers formed from at least one primary sheet, the at least one primary sheet containing a resin and a particulate carbon material with a content of the particulate carbon material being 50% by mass or less, and the at least one primary sheet having a tensile strength of 1.5 MPa or less, a method of producing the same, a secondary sheet that contains a resin and a particulate carbon material with a content of the particulate carbon material being 50% by mass or less, where the particulate carbon material is aligned in the thickness direction, and that has a curl index of 0.33 or less, and a method of producing the secondary sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: ZEON CORPORATIONInventors: Toyokazu ITO, Keisuke ITO
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Publication number: 20190054719Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a stretchable structure that has stretchability together with high stress relaxation properties, and provides fit feeling with less tightening by recovering slowly after stretching. The object is achieved by a stretchable structure having the following characteristics: a tensile permanent set (PS 10M) of 1% or more and 50% or less, wherein the tensile permanent set (PS10M) is a value obtained 10 minutes after 150% elongation at a tension rate of 200 mm/minute in accordance with JIS K7127, and a ratio PS1M/PS10M of 1.10 or more, wherein the PS10M is the tensile permanent set obtained 10 minutes after the elongation and the PS1M is the tensile permanent set obtained 1 minute after the elongation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.Inventors: Takayuki UEKUSA, Yoshisada TAMO
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Publication number: 20190054720Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for creating a textured or patterned surface on elastomeric extruded film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Don Davis, David Nevins, Tom Mickey, Mark McManus, Doug Brownfield, Linda Carroll
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Publication number: 20190054721Abstract: A multilayer plastic film or sheet having a series of component layers and optional bonding layers tying said component layers together is provided. The multilayer film or sheet comprises a central barrier layer comprising first and second layers of polyvinylidene chloride polymer bonded together with a tie or bonding layer, an outer layer adjacent to an outer side of the first PVDC layer, and a sealant layer adjacent to an outer side of the second PVDC layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Miroslav Planeta, Harinder Tamber
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Publication number: 20190054722Abstract: The invention discloses a high performance plastic magnetic material, comprising a low surface energy layer, a magnetic layer and a printable layer, wherein the magnetic layer and the printable layer are arranged successively on a first side of the low surface energy layer; the low surface energy layer is an organic silicon pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The invention further discloses a preparation method, comprising the following steps: pretreating a magnetic powder with a coupling agent; mixing the pretreated magnetic powder with matrix components and auxiliaries to gain a mixture; extrusion compositing the gained mixture with a printable layer to gain composite paper having the printable layer and a magnetic layer; and applying a low surface energy layer on a side of the magnetic layer, opposite the printable layer. As no UV layer and no adhesive residue, the material of the invention is environmentally friendly and highly reliable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Xiaoming Wang, Ronggen Ye, Guoming Wu, Zhiqiang Chen
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Publication number: 20190054723Abstract: Provided is a laminate which is excellent in handleability and exhibits excellent safety performance in the case of being used as an interlayer film for safe laminated glass and in which handleability is less likely to be degraded in the case of being stored for long periods. The present invention is a laminate including a layer (1) and a layer (2) on at least one surface of the layer (1), at least one layer of outermost layers being the layer (1), the laminate having a laminated structure with three or more layers, wherein the layer (1) contains a thermoplastic resin (I), the layer (2) contains a thermoplastic resin (II) and contains 4 to 200 parts by mass of a plasticizer A with respect to 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (II), and in a case where a hydroxyl value of the plasticizer A is designated as HV(A) mgKOH/g, HV(A)?30.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiaki ASANUMA, Takeshi KUSUDOU
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Publication number: 20190054724Abstract: The invention provides a laminated film. The laminated film includes a polyester substrate film, and a coating layer on/over at least one surface of the substrate film. The coating layer includes a resin composition including a resin having an oxazoline group. The laminated film has an inorganic thin-film layer on/over the coating layer, and a protective layer that has a urethane resin and has an adhesion amount of 0.15 to 0.60 g/m2 on/over the inorganic thin-film layer. The laminated film shows a total reflection infrared absorption spectrum having a ratio P1/P2 ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 wherein P1 is the intensity of a peak having an absorption maximum in a range of 1530±10 cm?1, and P2 is that in a range of 1410±10 cm?1. The laminated film further has an oxygen permeability of 5 ml/m2·d·MPa or less under conditions of 23° C.×65% RH.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: TOYOBO CO., LTD.Inventors: Atsushi YAMAZAKI, Kyoko INAGAKI
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Publication number: 20190054725Abstract: A coater configured to manufacture a laminated coated product. The coater includes a first coating station configured to apply an adhesive to a side of a first cellulose based substrate, a first nip assembly configured to press the adhesive coated side of the first cellulose based substrate to a second cellulose based substrate to form a laminate, a first dryer section configured to dry the adhesive in the laminate, a second coating station configured to apply a coating to the second cellulose based substrate side of the laminate, a second dryer section configured to dry the coating on the laminate, and a reel section configured to wind a reel of the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Douglas OSTERBERG, Mark GOCKER, April VAN CAMP, William CASEY
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Publication number: 20190054726Abstract: A method of installing a laminate wood floor over a subflooring is provided. The method includes a layered composition including a foam sheet and a melted portion, the melted portion being a surface polymer layer that provides a smooth surface. The foam sheet being a polymer that provides cushioning, the foam sheet and the melted portion being formed of the same material. The method includes placing the layered melted portion-foam composition over the subflooring. The method further includes laying the laminate wood floor over the layered melted portion-foam composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Alan B. COLLISON
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Publication number: 20190054727Abstract: A process for applying a color pattern or design to a cork tile includes providing a release film, printing a design layer on the release film, applying a glue layer on the design layer so that the design layer is between the glue layer and the release film, and laminating the design layer and glue layer onto a cork top surface of the cork tile using a heated laminating machine, so that the glue layer and the design layer are released from the release film and form the color pattern or design on the cork top surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: José Manuel Martins Brandão
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Publication number: 20190054728Abstract: The present invention teaches a device for lifting a flexible substrate from its glass substrate, including a supply reel, a take-up reel, a lifting roller, and an adhesive tape. The supply reel spins to deliver the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape has a first side and a second side opposite to each other. The lifting roller contacts the second side of the adhesive tape. The lifting roller moves along a lateral direction parallel to the glass substrate and presses the flexible substrate so that the flexible substrate is adhered to the first side of the adhesive tape. The take-up reel spin to retract the adhesive tape and the flexible substrate adhered to the first side of the adhesive tape is lifted from the glass substrate. The lifting device achieves effective and gentle separation of the flexible substrate and the glass substrate through the traction of adhesive tape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Dian Liu
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Publication number: 20190054729Abstract: Methods of generating a three-dimensional object with an additive manufacturing system are described. The method includes depositing a build material within a working area, thereby providing a build material layer, selectively depositing a fusing agent onto a portion of the build material layer, applying energy from a bulk-fusion energy source to the working area, thereby fusing at least a portion of the build material where the fusing agent is deposited, and applying energy from a focused energy source to one or more localized areas of the working area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Guy ADAMS, Steven J. SIMSKE, Luis GARCIA GARCIA, Alejandro Manuel DE PENA, Pol FORNOS
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Publication number: 20190054730Abstract: A build material container outlet structure (100) comprises: a connector (107) comprising an interface surface (116) and an adaptor to receive a nozzle structure (202) of an external aspiration system; and a retaining structure (128) to releasably hold the nozzle structure in an engagement position with the interface surface of the connector; wherein the retaining structure comprises one or more retaining elements (118-1, 118-2, 118-3) disposed in the connector to exert an attractive magnetic biasing force on the nozzle structure of the external aspiration system to releasably hold the nozzle structure in the engagement position with the interface surface of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: Ismael Chanclon, Marc Nicolau, Xavier Alonso, Ernesto Alejandro Jones Poppescou
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Publication number: 20190054731Abstract: Techniques for integrating a machine-readable matrix with a component of a mechanical structure using three-dimensional (3-D) printing are disclosed. Such techniques include generating at least one data model representing the component, and projecting a matrix pattern identifying one or more features of the component onto a selected surface portion of the component to produce a modified data model for use as an input to a 3-D printer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Donald J. CHRISTIAN, John Russell BUCKNELL
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Publication number: 20190054732Abstract: Systems and methods for printed multifunctional skin are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a smart device includes providing a structure, placing a sensor over an outer surface of the structure, and placing conductive traces over the outer surface of the structure. The conductive traces electrically connect the sensor to electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Quest Integrated, LLCInventors: Giovanni Nino, Tyler Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20190054733Abstract: A multi-purpose heat foil embossing machine and a heat foil adapter are disclosed herein. According to an embodiment, the heat foil adapter includes an injection molded body, a metal heat plate configured in the cavity of the molded body, a heating element, a temperature control system configured to maintain metal heat plate temperature, and a polycarbonate lid. According to another embodiment, the multi-purpose heat foil embossing machine is of platform and roller type construction wherein platform provides a flatbed working area and roller is moved over it that eliminates need to sandwich folder between plastic mats and push the mat between the rollers. According to another embodiment, the heat plate adapter is configured within a cavity on the platform of the embossing machine with electric connectivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Earl Brohard, Ji Yu Chen
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Publication number: 20190054734Abstract: Techniques for manufacturing a light field print using a printing press. The techniques include: identifying at least one characteristic of the printing press at least in part by printing at least one calibration pattern; obtaining content to be rendered using the light field print, the content comprising multiple scene views; generating, based at least in part on the content and the at least one characteristic of the printing press, a front target pattern and a back target pattern; and using the printing press to: print the front target pattern on a first side of a substrate; and print the back target pattern on a second side of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Thomas Anthony Baran, Matthew Waggener Hirsch
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Publication number: 20190054735Abstract: A transfer printing system includes an ink-jet printer, a transfer-surface, and a transfer-mechanism. The ink-jet printer dispenses jettable-material in a pattern. The transfer-surface accumulates the pattern which is subsequently transferred to a substrate. The substrate is characterized by a non-uniform surface. The transfer-mechanism moves the transfer-surface containing the pattern of jettable-material into contact with the substrate whereby the pattern of jettable-material is transferred from the transfer-surface to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey M. Detrick
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Publication number: 20190054736Abstract: Provided is a printer control device that controls a printer that includes an ink jet head unit that has head arrays, in which three or more ink jet heads for ejecting ink from nozzle arrays are aligned in a nozzle array extending direction, the printer control device includes a head control section that causes an ink jet head unit to execute printing without using a designated head that is an ink jet head designated and all ink jet heads aligned on one side in the nozzle array extending direction with reference to the designated head, in a designation mode, in which inhibition of use of the ink jet heads is designated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Hirofumi Terasawa
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Publication number: 20190054737Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes recording heads and a head base. The recording heads include a first recording head, a second recording head, a third recording head, and a fourth recording head. The first to fourth recording heads each include three segment recording heads. The segment recording heads eject ink on to paper. The head base supports the 12 segment recording heads. One segment recording head among the 12 segment recording heads is selected as a reference head. The segment recording heads other than the reference head among the 12 segment recording heads are arranged such that longitudinal directions of the segment recording heads other than the reference head are parallel to a longitudinal direction of the reference head. The head base is arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the reference head is orthogonal to a conveyance direction of the paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Kikunosuke TSUJI
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Publication number: 20190054738Abstract: A liquid droplet discharging apparatus includes: a first piezoelectric element that moves a head in a first direction; a second piezoelectric element that moves the head in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a movement unit that moves a medium in the first direction in accordance with a predetermined target movement amount; a transport amount measurement unit as a movement amount measurement unit that measures a movement amount of the medium in the first direction; and a drive control unit that controls driving of the first piezoelectric element and the second piezoelectric element. The drive control unit drives either one of the first piezoelectric element or the second piezoelectric element according to a difference B?A between a target transport amount A as the target movement amount and a transport amount B as the movement amount measured from the transport amount measurement unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Yoji KITANO, Junichi OKAMOTO
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Publication number: 20190054739Abstract: An ink-jet printing device according to the present invention includes: first and second nozzles each configured to discharge ink droplets onto a recording medium being conveyed; a calculation unit to calculate a landing position difference on the recording medium being conveyed at a conveyance speed based on first and second conveyance speeds and first and second landing position differences; and a timing control unit to control each of timings of ink droplet discharge from the first and second nozzles based on the landing position difference calculated by the calculation unit. This configuration allows appropriate correction of variance in the landing positions of ink droplets discharged from the nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Tomonori Yasuda, Kiyoomi Mitsuki
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Publication number: 20190054740Abstract: An inkjet printhead including an inkjet configured to eject drops of ink in response to receiving an electrical signal, a memory configured to store image data, and a processor operatively coupled to the inkjet and the memory. The processor receives the image data and determines a period of latency of the inkjet printhead. When the period of latency is within a predetermined timeframe, the processor increases a voltage of the electrical signal to a second voltage for an initial number of drops to eject the drops of ink in a pattern of printed ink drops with reference to at least a portion of the image data and reduce the voltage of the electrical signal after the initial number of drops to eject drops of ink in a pattern of printed ink drops with reference to a remaining portion of the image data, and generates the electrical signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: DOUGLAS DEAN DARLING, REID W. GUNNELL, BRIAN EDWARD WILLIAMS
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Publication number: 20190054741Abstract: The invention relates to a method for actuating an inkjet print head, comprising at least one printing system having a nozzle on the side of an ink chamber which faces a substrate to be imprinted, and which is delimited at least in areas, preferably in its area facing away from the print substrate, by a diaphragm that is movable away from the ink chamber by electrically actuating a piezo element that is mechanically coupled to the diaphragm, so that ink is drawn into the ink chamber from a reservoir, and the diaphragm is movable into the ink chamber so that an ink drop is ejected from the ink chamber through the nozzle, wherein the printing system made up of the ink chamber, diaphragm, piezo element, and the electronic control system thereof represents an oscillatable structure which, when actuated at high energy, is excited to oscillate at a natural frequency fres that exhibits resonance; i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Jan Franck
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Publication number: 20190054742Abstract: A controller of an inkjet printing apparatus is configured to raise a driving voltage to a target voltage, move the cap for an inkjet head from a covering position to a spaced position, and move a carriage, from which the cap is spaced, from a first position to a second position, simultaneously. The controller is further configured to cause the inkjet head to eject the ink toward an ink receiver in response to completion of boosting of the driving voltage and moving of the cap to the spaced position, and cause the conveyer to convey the sheet and cause the inkjet head to eject the ink in accordance with the recording command, in response to receipt of a recording command which instructs recording of an image on the sheet through a communication device, and completion of flushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Tetsunori MORI
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Publication number: 20190054743Abstract: In an inkjet printing apparatus, in response to reception of a copy instruction, a controller causes the scanner to read an image formed on an original, generates image data representing the image on the original, and determines a standby period corresponding to an operation mode. In response to elapse of the standby period since the copy instruction was received, the controller separates a cap and an inkjet head. After the cap and the inkjet head separated each other, the controller causes the inkjet head to eject ink droplets based on the image data. The controller determines the standby period such that the separation of the cap and the inkjet head executed in parallel with reading of the image on the original finishes at the same time or earlier than generation of image data necessary to start to print the read image printing process in reading the image on the original.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Kenta HORADE
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Publication number: 20190054744Abstract: An ink tank for an ink delivery system includes: a first ink chamber having an ink inlet port and an ink outlet port; a second ink chamber positioned above the first ink chamber and having a roof defining a tortuous vent pathway open to atmosphere via a gas port; and a diffusion tube interconnecting the first and second ink chambers. The first ink chamber has a smaller volume than the second ink chamber and the diffusion tube minimizes diffusion of air from the second chamber to the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Patrick McAuliffe, Samuel Mallinson, Geordie McBain
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Publication number: 20190054745Abstract: The disclosure relates to a light irradiation device which can improve curability of photo-curable materials. A light irradiation device includes a first supply section having a porous portion, the first supply section being capable of supplying a gas to a photo-curable material through the porous portion; and an irradiation section disposed in alignment with the porous portion or disposed downstream from the porous portion, the irradiation section being capable of irradiating the photo-curable material with light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: KYOCERA CorporationInventors: Akira TAGUCHI, Masami TAKUBO
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Publication number: 20190054746Abstract: A first feeder contacts a first surface of a first sheet held in a first tray and feeds the first sheet toward a recording unit. A second feeder contacts a first surface of a second sheet held in a second tray and feeds the second sheet toward the recording unit. An inner member is disposed above a standing plate. An outer member comprises an upstream portion opposing the standing plate, and a downstream portion opposing the inner member. The inner member guides the first surface of the first sheet and the first surface of the second sheet. The standing plate guides the first surface of the second sheet. The upstream portion of the outer member guides a second surface of the second sheet, and the downstream portion guides a second surface of the first sheet and the second surface of the second sheet. The standing plate moves relative to the outer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Tetsuo ASADA, Kensuke HIRATE, Yoshiyuki WASHINO
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Publication number: 20190054747Abstract: There is provided an ink-jet recording apparatus including: a platen, a contact portion disposed between a pair of first ribs of the plurality of first ribs with respect to a scanning direction. A lower end of the contact portion is located lower than each upper end of the pair of first ribs. The platen includes a second rib disposed between one first rib of the pair of first ribs and the contact portion with respect to the scanning direction, and an upper end of the second rib is located lower than the upper end of the one first rib of the pair of first ribs and higher than the lower end of the contact portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Tsuyoshi Ito, Yuji Koga
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Publication number: 20190054748Abstract: There is provided an ink-jet recording apparatus including: a first transporting portion provided in a first transport path; a support member configured to support the sheet; a recording portion; a plurality of contact portions configured to come into contact with the sheet; a plurality of support ribs; a second transporting portion provided in a second transport path connected with the first transport path; and a third transporting portion configured to sandwich and transport the sheet in the first transporting direction or toward the second transport path. On the upstream side to the second transporting portion in the second transporting direction, a projecting portion is formed with the upper guide member to project toward the lower guide member below a virtual line linking a nip position of the sheet due to the third transporting portion with another nip position of the sheet due to the second transporting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Tsuyoshi Ito, Noriyuki Kawamata, Takashi Omura
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Publication number: 20190054749Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, in which a belt driving device, provided in an image forming part, has: plural rollers including a driving roller; an endless belt; a driver, with one roller as a tension control roller to control tension applied to the endless belt, that moves the tension control roller in a vertical direction to an axis of another roller; a position detector that detects the position of the tension control roller; a pressure detector that detects pressure added with the endless belt to the tension control roller; and a controller that controls movement of the tension control roller. To set the tension applied to the endless belt as a predetermined value, the controller controls the driver to bring the detected pressure closer to a target pressure to be added to the tension control roller in the detected position of the tension control roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.Inventor: Ryoichiro KANNO
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Publication number: 20190054750Abstract: A transfer film including a substrate, a protection layer, a metal coating layer, and an ink layer is provided. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface has a first stereoscopic pattern. The protection layer is disposed on the substrate, and has a third surface and a fourth surface. The third surface contacts the first surface, and has a second stereoscopic pattern complementing the first stereoscopic pattern. The fourth surface has a third stereoscopic pattern. The metal coating layer is disposed on the protection layer, and has a fifth surface contacting the fourth surface and a sixth surface. The ink layer is disposed on the metal coating layer. The protection layer and the substrate are separated after transfer to expose the second stereoscopic pattern and reflect out the third stereoscopic pattern. A manufacturing method of the transfer film is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Ju-Chen Chiu, Po-An Lin, Chih-Hua Liu
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Publication number: 20190054751Abstract: Provided is a booklet finishing device including: a frame; a first pressing unit and a second pressing unit which are configured to move relative to each other in a thickness direction of the booklet and configured to press the front surface and back surface of the booklet respectively; a forming roller configured to press the spine portion; and a forming roller moving unit for moving the forming roller along the spine portion. The first pressing unit includes: a first movable component; and a first guide component having a plate-shape. A surface of the first guide component facing the second pressing unit includes: a first guide surface; a first contact surface; and a first corner-forming end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicants: HITACHI METALS, LTD., Hitachi Metals Precision, Ltd.Inventors: Makoto TAGO, Junichi NAKAO
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Publication number: 20190054752Abstract: A notebook is formed by folding up zigzag a continuous web form for every unit form with rouletted fold lines to form a text unit including a preset number of unit forms. After cutting off one folded side to leave the other folded side, the text unit is sandwiched between a front cover and a back cover and is covered with a spine. The spine is pressed against the remaining the other folded side of the text unit together with the front cover and the back cover by the medium of a mesh cloth impregnated with an adhesive so as to cover and wrap the whole a back of the stack of the front cover, the text unit and the back cover. The notebook can be used in a completely spread state (180-degree horizontal state) and conveniently, and retains high security and high functionality. A process for producing the notebook.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: YUGENGAISHA MISATOMIRA121Inventor: Manabu FUKUDA
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Publication number: 20190054753Abstract: An illuminatable assembly, and methods of making and using such an illuminatable assembly, whereby the illuminatable assembly can include at least one page and a support coupled to the page, whereby the support can be configured to support a light-emitting panel provided by a mobile computing device. When in an activated condition, the light-emitting panel can provide light to illuminate at least a portion of the page.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Susan Francesca Hudachek
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Publication number: 20190054754Abstract: A foldable card assembly for creating an envelope includes a panel that is selectively manipulated. The panel has a plurality of fold lines. Moreover, the panel is selectively folded along the plurality of fold lines such that the panel forms an envelope and the envelope may be mailed. The panel has a plurality of tabs and each of the tabs engages a card thereby facilitating the envelope to contain the card when the envelope is mailed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Steven Peredo
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Publication number: 20190054755Abstract: A greeting card and associated techniques for storing audio tracks corresponding to definable touch zones of the greeting card is provided. In one aspect, the greeting card includes a body for securing a photograph thereon. A sensor array can be disposed within the body of the greeting card to detect touch gestures through the secured photograph, among other things. The greeting card can include a microprocessor that enables touch zones to be defined via the sensor array, such that a touch zone can correspond to various objects depicted on the card or a photograph secured thereon. Among other things, the greeting card can include a microphone for recording an audio track corresponding to each generated touch zone, a speaker for playing back an audio track corresponding to a selected touch zone, and a memory for storing touch zones and/or associated audio tracks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: JENNIFER R. GARBOS, TYLER JAMES RICHMOND, CHRISTOPHER JASON SHIELDS, NICHOLAS PEDERSEN, DANIELLE M. CALDWELL
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Publication number: 20190054756Abstract: A mechanical pencil according to an embodiment includes: a barrel; a cushion spring that has a rear end supported by the barrel; a sleeve that is biased forward in an axial direction by the cushion spring and movable in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction by an impact applied from outside of the barrel in an elastically supported state; a chuck spring that has a front end supported by the sleeve; a chuck that chucks a writing lead for a mechanical pencil; a writing lead tube that is fitted to the chuck and biased rearward in the axial direction together with the chuck by the chuck spring; and a contact sliding part that suppresses movement of the sleeve in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Tadao Odaka, Yoshio Noguchi
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Publication number: 20190054757Abstract: A tactual finger grip device and method provides increased tactual and visual sensory awareness of finger pressure and alignment especially for the left-handed user. The grip device provides a conically shaped finger sleeve of resilient material having two open ends for inserting and adjustably securing a writing implement. A plurality of raised surface projections positioned about the outer surface provide tactual friction between the device and grasping fingers when pressure is applied to the writing implement. The device provides visual indicia for the forefinger, index finger, and thumb placement forming a natural hand position. Alternatively, the device with a plurality of raised surface projections positioned about the inner surface creates tactual friction between the device and received finger when pressure is applied by the user's finger to a surface. The grip device provides corrective alignment indicia guidance for repeated motions of the fingers, hand, wrist, and arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: NANCY SOMERS
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Publication number: 20190054758Abstract: A framing tool includes a pair of slotted beams that are affixed together at each end using an end spacer of a thickness selected to maintain the two slotted beams at a separation that allows a framing square to slide easily but snugly therebetween. Then, a user can cause the slotted beams to clamp down on the framing square using two sliding clamps so as to trap the framing square between the two slotted beams. The first sliding clamp is slidable along a slot of the pair of slotted beams, and the second sliding clamp is slidable along a slot of the pair of slotted beams. The framing tool also includes: a pair of end-fixed spacer assemblies, a first end-fixed spacer assembly configured to squeeze together the first ends against an end spacer, and a second end-fixed spacer assembly configured to squeeze together the second ends against an end spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Earl Anthony Mullins
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Publication number: 20190054759Abstract: A water tray assembly with storage functions is suitable for use in combination with a plant pot and a stationery product, and includes: a water tray, a lateral wall and an annular catchment wall, a catchment basin defined by the bottom surface and the annular catchment wall, and a storage space, wherein the storage space includes an opening, and a positioning protrusion protrudes from the catchment basin. A storage tray is mounted on the water tray to seal the opening, and includes a catchment hole in communication with the catchment basin. The storage tray includes holding apertures in communication with the storage space, the plant pot is inserted through the catchment hole and placed on the annular catchment wall, the positioning protrusion is pressed against the plant pot, and the stationery product is inserted through the holding apertures into the storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Shou-Te CHEN
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Publication number: 20190054760Abstract: The present invention relates to: an ink-receiving layer composition for a decorative member, the composition comprising an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and organic particles or inorganic particles; a decorative member comprising a base layer, a printing layer formed on the base layer, and an ink-receiving layer disposed between the base layer and the printing layer and formed of a composition comprising an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and organic particles or inorganic particles; and a method for manufacturing a decorative member, the method comprising a step for preparing a base layer in a flat state, a step for coating a composition comprising an acrylic emulsion, a metal salt, and organic particles or inorganic particles on the base layer, a step for drying or UV curing the coated composition to form an ink-receiving layer, and a step for forming a printing layer on the ink-receiving layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Ji-Yeon SEO, Heon-Jo KIM, Sam-Hun YUN
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Publication number: 20190054761Abstract: A heat transfer sheet assembly and method is disclosed for improving the process of removing the carrier layer from a facestock layer. The heat transfer sheet assembly may include a heat transfer facestock layer and a carrier layer. The facestock layer may be attached to the carrier layer and include an indicia receptive surface along a side opposite the carrier layer. The carrier layer may include at least one peel line that extends from opposite edges of the assembly wherein the peel line assist to remove the carrier layer from the heat transfer facestock layer once indicia is printed on the facestock layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Sharis Krekian, Gerardo Veyna, Francisco Romano, Le-Hoa Hong, Doug Wilson, Ram Santhanam
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Publication number: 20190054762Abstract: A drive mechanism for transposition and stirring by single disc single motor includes a rotating transposition disc, wherein the transposition disc is a single-layer transposition disc, at least one gear set in which a gear ring is engaged with a planetary gear is arranged successively from inside to outside with the rotating shaft of the single-layer transposition disc as the center, the gear ring of each gear set is fixed on a rack, and the planetary gear engaged with the gear ring is rotationally installed on the transposition disc to serve as a driving gear of a stirring shaft of a color matching paint bucket. By adoption of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the structure is reasonable, the parts and components of the color mixing machine are reduced without reducing and decreasing the functions of the color mixing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Kunkun ZHANG
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Publication number: 20190054763Abstract: A film three-dimensional mesh fabric and its manufacturing method is first to prepare a base cloth orderly stuck thereon with a mesh fabric and a hot-melt film to complete a first semi-finished product. Then, the first semi-finished product is heated and compressed to make portions of the hot-melt film, corresponding to the grids of mesh fabric, sagged into the grids and stuck to the base cloth, thus completing a second semi-finished product. lastly, the base cloth is torn off from the second semi-finished product, and a part of the hot-melt film, which is sagged into the grid and stuck to the base cloth, is removed, letting the mesh fabric formed thereon with the hot-melt film, which is formed with plural insert holes at locations corresponding to the grids, thus completing a finished product of a film three-dimensional mesh fabric.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Ya-Ling CHI
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Publication number: 20190054764Abstract: A wheel-nut locking clamp for locking neighboring wheel-nuts to prevent them from turning, said wheel-nut locking clamp including a first portion, a second portion and an intermediary portion. The first portion and the second portion are each provided with a flange located at the perimeter of respective through holes, the flanges being arranged at an angle relative to the first and second portions, respectively, so that the flanges extend away from said wheel-facing side, and the flanges being provided with a plurality of protruding elements extending towards a center axis of the through holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: SAFETY SEAL EUROPE ABInventors: Bengt-Åke NILSSON, Mark MCCULLOUGH
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Publication number: 20190054765Abstract: A bicycle cassette comprises a clampstyle connection for connecting the bicycle cassette to a bicycle hub driver body. The bicycle cassette is attached to a bicycle hub driver body by incorporating a clamp structure into one portion of the cassette, which then rigidly clamps onto the driver body of the bicycle hub. In addition, when combined with a bayonet style attachment structure between two parts of the cassette, it allows for the use of a smaller sprocket on one segment of the cassette. Specifically, it allows a small 9 or 10 tooth sprocket to overhang the cassette driver body on a bicycle hub, by attaching the small cog assembly to a larger cog assembly using a bayonet style attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventor: Greg Thrash