Patents Issued in November 28, 2019
  • METHODS FOR STRENGTHENING EDGES OF LAMINATED GLASS ARTICLES AND LAMINATED GLASS ARTICLES FORMED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20190358765
    Abstract: Methods for strengthening edges of a laminated glass article comprising a glass core layer positioned between a first glass clad layer and a second glass clad layer are disclosed. The methods may comprise polishing the cut edges of the laminated glass article with a slurry of polishing media applied to the edges of the laminated glass article with brushes. An edge strength of the laminated glass article is greater than or equal to about 400 MPa after polishing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Shai Negev Shafrir
  • TOOL GUIDE FOR TIE BAR REMOVAL FROM CASTING CORES
    Publication number: 20190358766
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a tool guide for a tool that shapes a workpiece. The tool guide may include a body having a contact surface configured to contact a surface of a workpiece, a tool holder positioned within the body and configured to hold a machining tool having a tool bit, the tool holder holding the machining tool in a predetermined orientation relative to the workpiece, a guide element attached to the body configured to engage a surface feature of the workpiece, and an upper opening and a lower opening in the body configured to allow the tool bit to extend beyond the contact surface and operate to remove a portion of the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Edward James Balaschak
  • CARRIER HEAD HAVING RETAINER RING, POLISHING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CARRIER HEAD AND METHOD OF USING THE POLISHING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190358767
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a carrier head. The carrier head includes a housing configured to enclose a wafer, wherein the housing includes a retaining ring recess configured to circumferentially surround the wafer. A retaining ring, which includes a first ring-shaped layer and a second ring-shaped layer, is disposed in the retaining ring recess. The second ring-shaped layer is disposed deeper in the retaining ring recess than the first ring-shaped layer and separates the first ring-shaped layer from a bottom of the retaining ring recess. A hardness of the second ring-shaped layer is less than a hardness of the first ring-shaped layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Chang-Sheng Lin, Hsin-Hsien Lu
  • CARRIER HEAD FOR CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING DEVICE, INCLUDING CONTACT FLAP
    Publication number: 20190358768
    Abstract: A carrier head for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus is provided. The carrier head includes a base and a substrate receiving member connected to a lower part of the base. Inside of the substrate receiving member, at least one contact flap is connected to the lower part of the base. The at least one contact flap includes a connecting portion, a side portion extended downwardly from the connecting portion and a contact portion extended sidewardly from a bottom end of the side portion. Adjacent to the at least one contact flap, at least one wall structure is connected to the lower part of the base to limit an expansion of the at least one contact flap for a firm contact of the contact portion with an inner surface of the substrate receiving member by means of fluid pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Joon Mo KANG
  • ELECTRICALLY POWERED TOOL
    Publication number: 20190358769
    Abstract: Provided is an electrically powered tool configured so that a handle section is rotatable relative to a body section, wherein a motor housing is formed in a cylindrical integral structure, and a first drive circuit on which a switching element is mounted is received from a rear opening. The first drive circuit is disposed within a circular cylindrical case open to the rear side. A handle housing is provided with an air flow window, and a gear case is provided with a discharge opening. When a cooling fan rotates, air is sucked into the handle housing from the air flow window. Then, as indicated by the arrow, the air cools, within the motor housing, the switching element mounted on the first derive circuit, then cools the motor, and is discharged to the outside from the discharge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Koki Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken MIYAZAWA, Hironori SAKAI
  • CORE CONFIGURATION FOR IN-SITU ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190358770
    Abstract: An apparatus for chemical mechanical polishing includes a support for a polishing pad having a polishing surface, and an electromagnetic induction monitoring system to generate a magnetic field to monitor a substrate being polished by the polishing pad. The electromagnetic induction monitoring system includes a core and a coil wound around a portion of the core. The core includes a back portion, a center post extending from the back portion in a first direction normal to the polishing surface, and an annular rim extending from the back portion in parallel with the center post and surrounding and spaced apart from the center post by a gap. A width of the gap is less than a width of the center post, and a surface area of a top surface of the annular rim is at least two times greater than a surface area of a top surface of the center post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Hassan G. Iravani, Kun Xu, Denis Ivanov, Shih-Haur Shen, Boguslaw A. Swedek
  • CONDITIONING WHEEL FOR POLISHING PADS
    Publication number: 20190358771
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a chemical mechanical planarization system that includes a pad on a rotating platen, a wafer carrier configured to hold the wafer surface against the pad and apply pressure to the wafer, a slurry dispenser configured to dispense slurry on the pad, and a conditioning wheel configured to condition the pad. The conditioning wheel further includes a base and one or more flexible structures attached to the base with each flexible structure having an elastic body configured to exert a downforce on a feature of the pad, where the downforce is proportional to the height of the feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chun-Hsi HUANG
  • CONDITIONER AND CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190358772
    Abstract: A conditioner of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) apparatus includes a conditioning part to polish a polishing pad, an arm to rotate the conditioning part, and a flexible connector connecting the conditioning part with the arm, the flexible connector being moveable to allow relative movements of the conditioning part with respect to the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Yong-Hee LEE, Seung-Chul HAN, Hui-Gwan LEE, Jong-Hwi SEO
  • FORMED ROTARY DRESSER AND DRESSING METHOD
    Publication number: 20190358773
    Abstract: Provided is a formed rotary dresser that has regions in which diamond abrasive grains are scattered and arranged on an outer circumferential surface thereof brought into contact with a grindstone, and slit regions in which the diamond abrasive grains are not arranged on the outer circumferential surface thereof. The plurality of slit regions are provided to be inclined with respect to a rotational axis. A plurality of octahedral diamond abrasive grains are arranged along downstream edges of the slit regions in a rotating direction such that any face of an octahedron is parallel with the outer circumferential surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: NSK LTD.
    Inventors: Susumu NAKANO, Masashi YANAGISAWA, Sadao SAKAKIBARA
  • ANGLE GRINDER AND SHIELD ASSEMBLY THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190358774
    Abstract: An angle grinder includes a housing, an output shaft at least partially extending out of the housing and being rotatable about a first axis relative to the housing, a sleeve fixedly connected to the housing, a first shield surrounding the output shaft and detachably connected to the sleeve, a second shield surrounding at least a part of the first shield and detachably connected to the first shield, and a connector configured for connecting the second shield to the first shield. The second shield is formed or connected with a mounting element for cooperating with the connector, and the connector and the mounting element are separately formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Guoming Tong, Xiang Zhao, Shaojun Wang
  • ABRASIVE FLUID JET CUTTING SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS FOR CUTTING SENSITIVE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20190358775
    Abstract: Fluid jet cutting systems, components and related methods for generating relatively low load abrasive fluid jets that are particularly well suited for cutting fragile, brittle or otherwise sensitive materials are provided. An example method includes supplying fluid at an operating pressure of at least 60,000 psi to an orifice having a circular cross-sectional profile with a diameter that is less than or equal to 0.010 inches to create a fluid jet that leaves a fluid jet cutting head through a jet passageway having a circular cross-sectional profile with a diameter that is less than or equal to 0.015 inches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Steven J. Craigen, Mohamed A. Hashish
  • ABRASIVE PARTICLES HAVING PARTICULAR SHAPES AND METHODS OF FORMING SUCH PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20190358776
    Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprising a backing, an adhesive layer disposed in a discontinuous distribution on at least a portion of the backing, wherein the discontinuous distribution comprises a plurality of adhesive contact regions and at least one shaped abrasive particle is disposed on a majority of each of the discrete adhesive contact regions, wherein at least 50% of the shaped abrasive particles comprise a predetermined side orientation and have a tilt angle of at least 45 degrees, wherein the shaped abrasive particles comprise a polycrystalline material and are free of binder, wherein the first plurality of discrete adhesive contact regions comprise a predetermined two-dimensional shape as viewed from above, and wherein each of the discrete contact regions comprises a length, a width, or a combination thereof that substantially corresponds to a dimension of the at least one abrasive particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Anuj SETH, Darrell K. EVERTS, Vivek CHERUVARI KOTTIETH RAMAN
  • PORTABLE WORK HOLDING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190358777
    Abstract: A work holding device includes a first jaw piece having an elongated first connection member for connecting the work holding device to a support. The first connection member defines a first passage. A second jaw piece has an elongated second connection member positionable within the first passage. The second connection member defines a second passage in communication with the first passage. A spindle assembly movably couples the second jaw piece to the first jaw piece. The spindle assembly is configured to move the second jaw piece with respect to the first jaw piece to create a clamping pressure when an object is placed between the first jaw piece and the second jaw piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Onello, Charles Weber
  • VISE WITH MAGNET
    Publication number: 20190358778
    Abstract: A vise for securing a work piece is disclosed which includes a base. A first jaw piece and a second jaw piece can be disposed on the base, at least one of the first and second jaw pieces movable on the base such that the first and second jaw pieces are moveable toward and away from one another. A magnetic assembly can be positioned on the base and configured to produce a magnetic field that extends beyond the base to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface. The magnetic assembly can be operable to alternate between an active mode and an inactive mode. The magnetic assembly can produce a magnetic field when the magnetic assembly is in the active mode to secure the vise to a magnetically permeable or ferromagnetic work surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Micah Coleman, Charles Weber
  • Two-in-One Angle Clamp
    Publication number: 20190358779
    Abstract: Present invention teaches a two-in-one angle clamp where individual angle clamps can be moved and locked to a desired angle on a base plate to work with work pieces set at an desired angle to each other, with supporting magnet rest pieces to provide horizontal support at a height that's either matching the thickness of the base plate or the combined thickness of the base plate and the clamping head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Harry WONG
  • CLAMP FOR USE WITH AN IMPACT TOOL
    Publication number: 20190358780
    Abstract: A clamp for use with an impact tool; the clamp having a nut for use with impact tools includes a screw on top, a safety handle, and a hole for carabiner clip. In use, a user adjusts the top screw to a length option desired, such that it doesn't slide onto object to be clamped. The clamp further comprises a grip on the safety handle. The clamp provides faster and more efficient use when using an impact tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Luke Douglas MacDonald, Damien William Canning
  • HOLE DRILLING JIG ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190358781
    Abstract: A hole drilling jig assembly for drilling holes in a support at a precise location includes a pair of locking pliers that include a pair of jaws and an adjustment screw. An eyebolt is coupled to the adjustment screw and a pulling line may be coupled to the eyebolt for pulling on the locking pliers. A pair of panels is each coupled to a respective one of the jaws. Each of the panels is compressed against a support when the locking pliers are closed. Each of the panels has a pair of apertures extending therethrough to facilitate holes to be drilled through the support at a precise location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Tom Valento
  • DEVICE USED TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES THROUGH MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20190358782
    Abstract: A temporary restraining device is provided that includes a head portion, a central body positioned below the head portion, an upper gap defined between the head portion and the central body, and a base portion positioned below the central body, a lower gap defined between the base portion and the central body. The temporary restraining device maintains a predetermined offset between workpieces disposed within the upper and lower gaps for subsequent manufacturing operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Thomas NORTON, Mikhail MINEVICH, Vladimir BOGACHUK
  • WORK TABLE WITH MAGNET
    Publication number: 20190358783
    Abstract: A work table apparatus is disclosed for supporting a ferromagnetic object, the work table apparatus including a table having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side oriented to support the ferromagnetic object. A magnetic assembly can be positioned adjacent the second side of the table, the magnetic assembly configured to produce a magnetic field extending exterior to the magnetic assembly to secure a ferromagnetic object in a desired position on the table. The magnetic assembly can be configured to alternate between an active mode where the magnetic field is produced and an inactive mode wherein magnetic fields produced by the magnetic assembly are retained within the magnetic assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Micah Coleman, Charles Weber
  • UNIVERSAL PART GRIPPER USING 3-D PRINTED MOUNTING PLATE
    Publication number: 20190358784
    Abstract: A generic holder includes a generic holder plate and a 3-D insert plate. The 3-D insert plate contains locating features mirrored to the backside of the part to be printed and vacuum grippers to secure the part in the insert plate. The insert plate is secured in the generic holder plate that includes vacuum couplings. The part is located on the insert plate and vacuum is applied to the generic holder plate and insert plate to hold the part for printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Linn C. HOOVER, Jeffrey J. BRADWAY, Erwin RUIZ, PAUL M. FROMM
  • SOCKET
    Publication number: 20190358785
    Abstract: A socket includes: a main body, having a combination end and working end; and a reflective body, configured on an outside of the main body, where the reflective body is provided with a reflective agent or UV developer, thereby reflecting light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Ming-Fen Wu
  • WRENCH WITH RAPIDLY ADJUSTABLE OPEN END
    Publication number: 20190358786
    Abstract: A wrench includes a first wrench body with a first jaw and a second wrench body with a second jaw movably coupled to the first wrench body and the first and the second jaws include a space therebetween. The first wrench has a first catching portion. The second wrench body defines a cavity and includes a locking device engaged in the cavity. The locking device includes a catch with a second catching portion disposed in the cavity and the second catching portion is selectively engagable with the first catching portion. The locking device includes a controller connected to the catch. The controller is operably movable to lever the catch. The locking device includes a resilient member urging the catch toward the first wrench body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Cheng-Wei SU
  • Ratchet, Ratchet Accessory, and Kit Including the Same
    Publication number: 20190358787
    Abstract: A tool accessory includes a first portion defining a drive end and a second portion defining a working end. At least one flat or planar side surface is defined on the first portion, and a tipping point is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The tool accessory has a center of mass that is defined closer to the drive end than to the working end such that, when the tool accessory is rested on a surface, the center of mass causes the tool accessory to rest on the planar side surface and the tipping point to prevent rolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob Feuerstein, Steven W. Hyma
  • RATCHET WRENCH
    Publication number: 20190358788
    Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes at least one ratchet mechanism. The at least one ratchet mechanism comprises a body, a ratchet wheel, a pawl, a switch unit, a ring and a top clip. The body includes a through hole, a first recess, a second recess and a top recessed area to accommodate the ratchet wheel, the pawl, the switch unit, the ring and the top clip. The ratchet wheel has a first pivotal portion, a top groove, a second pivotal portion and a restricting protrusion. The switch unit is pivoted to control the movement of the pawl in the first recess. The ring is located in the top recessed area and has a fourth pivotal portion connected to the first pivotal portion. The top clip and the restricting protrusion on two ends of the ratchet wheel restrict the ring and the ratchet wheel in the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: CHUN-WEI YANG, ZHE-PING ZHANG
  • Twin Hammer Impact Tool
    Publication number: 20190358789
    Abstract: A twin hammer impact tool includes a hammer spindle, an inner ring hammer sleeved on the hammer spindle, an outer ring hammer disposed around the inner ring hammer, and rolling beads. The inner ring hammer has bead grooves each having a ball half-shape, and angularly spaced-apart hammer projections. The inner ring hammer is reciprocally movable relative to the hammer spindle while rotating together with the hammer spindle. The outer ring hammer has guiding grooves. The bead grooves respectively face and open toward the guiding grooves. Each rolling bead is received within one of the bead grooves and one of the guiding grooves. An output hammer has angularly spaced engagement projections to engage the hammer projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Fu-Hsiang Chung, Hao-Jung Yeh
  • Flexible Wrench
    Publication number: 20190358790
    Abstract: A flexible wrench with an independent and separate wrench handle and an independent and separate wrench head. The wrench head is mounted to the wrench handle with a press-button locking mechanism having a pre-compressed spring that requires pressing both ends of the locking mechanism to release the locking position, improving safety to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Linlin Weng
  • Carry Tool with Dynamic Ratchet Feature
    Publication number: 20190358791
    Abstract: An improved multitool features a wrench with a dynamic ratchet feature that contacts an inserted tool bit at two flat surfaces, allowing the tool to rotate the inserted tool bit. The ratchet feature ideally is provided by a cantilever beam which bends when rotated opposite the driving direction so that the inserted tool bit remains stationary while the tool is reset to its original position. A preferred embodiment features a cavity in which a tool bit is stored for convenience to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Filko
  • GEARLESS SPRING WASHER HIGH TORQUE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190358792
    Abstract: Disposable torque-limiting mechanisms with upper shank component with a torque-limiting interface, a lower shank component with a torque-limiting interface, and a washer assembly biasing element. Torque-limiting interfaces having a plurality of undulations arranged around an axial bore or drive socket and separated by a plurality of transition regions, with each undulation having an upslope, a peak, and a downslope. The torque-limiting interfaces are configured to engage and disengage to provide torque transmission with predetermined torque limits at various rotational speeds and for amounts of actuations while remaining within a specified operational range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: ECA Medical Instruments
    Inventors: John Nino, David Ivinson, David Tory
  • A HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCH
    Publication number: 20190358793
    Abstract: A hydraulic torque wrench is disclosed and includes a nut engaging portion with ratchet teeth on an external surface thereof. There is also a support member which can rotate relative to whilst retaining the nut engaging portion. A ratchet mechanism cooperates with the ratchet teeth to apply a rotational force to the nut engaging portion as a result of the pushing force from a hydraulic ram. Side plate cover a junction between the nut engaging portion and the support member with the side plates having a noncircular aperture through which a nut and bolt can extend when the wrench is in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Colin BILLIET, James HOLCROFT
  • Signal-Carrying Fasteners
    Publication number: 20190358794
    Abstract: Improved connection techniques are provided. In some embodiments, specialized connectors are provided with both physical fastening and signal-conducting attributes. In some such embodiments, signals related to conditions of a connector are passed through the connector. In other embodiments, multiple-section connectors are included, which may be self-actuating and create remotely-detectable conditions and signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher V. Beckman
  • Multiple-Slope or Multiple-Offset Tool Mechanism
    Publication number: 20190358795
    Abstract: Use of multiple-slope and/or multiple-offset mechanism or equivalent to address the issues with current mechanical clickers that have single-slope spring mechanism. The varying-slope can be a continuously varying-slope non-linear spring, or a combination of discretely varying multiple-slope springs. This inventior is useful for clicker type torque wrenches, clicker type torque screw drivers, beam type torque wrenches, beam type torque screw drivers and shock absorbers. The present invention is equally applicable to clickers that click in both the CW (clockwise) and CCW (counterclockwise) directions or clickers that click only in one direction. The invention is generally characterized by placing a non-linear spring or combination of springs in the tool body to achieve multiple slope operation rather than using one single slope spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Anjanappa Muniswamappa, Si Li, Muneer Baig, Ashwini Anjanappa
  • REPAIR TOOL FOR DRUM BRAKE
    Publication number: 20190358796
    Abstract: A repair tool for a drum brake contains: a base, a first engagement member, a second engagement member, and a screw rod. The first engagement member is connected with the base, the second engagement member is movably fixed in the base, and the screw rod is rotatably connected with the first engagement member and the second engagement member. The first engagement member includes a first raised portion, a first extension, and a first locking portion, wherein the first locking portion has a first groove and a first notch. The second engagement member includes a second raised portion, a second extension, and a second locking portion, wherein the second locking portion has a second groove and a second notch. The screw rod inserts through the second raised portion and includes a coupling stem and a rotatable portion connected with the coupling stem and located outside the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: PI-LIANG WU
  • TENSIONING DEVICE FOR TENSIONING A HELICAL SPRING
    Publication number: 20190358797
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning device (01) for tensioning a coil spring (02) that is supported on a main shaft (03) and at a fixed end is rotatably fixedly connected to a frame. The tensioning device (01) includes a gear drive (05), having a first gear element (06) that is axially displaceably guided on the main shaft (03) and rotatably fixedly connected to a free end of the coil spring (02), and having a second gear element (07) that is in drive engagement with the first gear element (06) in order to set the first gear element (06) in rotation about the main shaft (03). The tensioning device (01) also includes a retaining element (19) that holds the second gear element (11) in the position of drive engagement with the first gear element (06). Furthermore, the tensioning device (01) includes a drive element that is coupled to the second gear element (12) in order to set it in rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Andreas Heiko GRUNER
  • COMPRESSED AIR NAILER WITH AUTOMATIC OPERATING MODE AND A PLACING SENSOR
    Publication number: 20190358798
    Abstract: A device for measuring absorbent bodies that are spaced from each other on a continuous web comprises at least two microwave resonators configured to measure values of a shift of a resonance frequency and a spreading of a resonance frequency. The continuous web moves through the at least two microwave resonators and the at least two microwave resonators are positioned at an offset with respect to each other in the transverse and transport direction relative to a direction of transport of the continuous web in order to measure the entire width of the continuous web. At least one of a moisture and a density of the absorbent bodies is determined using the at least two microwave resonators to continuously determine the values of the shift of the resonance frequency and the spreading of the resonance frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG
    Inventor: Joachim Bauer
  • POWERED FASTENER DRIVING TOOL
    Publication number: 20190358799
    Abstract: A powered fastener driving tool, and particularly a powder-actuated fastener driving tool including a housing assembly partially defining a plurality of pawl leg pockets, a piston assembly and a barrel assembly removably and partially positionable in a receiver assembly that is partially positioned in the housing assembly, a plurality of attachment pawls including respective legs positioned in respective ones of the pawl leg pockets and configured to maintain the piston assembly and the barrel assembly removably and partially positionable in the receiver assembly,
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: David W. Jablonski, Joey Lee
  • Impact Hand Tool
    Publication number: 20190358800
    Abstract: An impact hand tool which includes an outer sleeve; an impact rod inserted to connect to the outer sleeve; a cushion pad provided inside the outer sleeve at the vertical center axis; a handle connected to the impact rod; an inner hole slot at a second end of the outer sleeve with an inner wall and an internal thread; and a tool head installed to the outer sleeve through the inner hole slot. The tool head comprises a one-piece structure of a working rod portion and a working head, a connecting rod having an external thread for coupling with the inner hole slot, a connecting sleeve connected to the connecting rod to form an integral and stepped hollow body defining a connecting cavity to receive the working rod portion, and a rubber filler to fill a gap between the working rod portion and the inner wall of the connecting rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventor: Changzhi FU
  • POWERHEAD UNIT FOR TOOL
    Publication number: 20190358801
    Abstract: A powered device includes a powerhead unit and an attachment unit selectively attachable to and powered by the powerhead unit. The powerhead unit includes a motor, a first shaft segment having a first driveshaft segment coupled to the motor, and a first connecting portion attached to the first shaft segment. The attachment unit includes an operational unit configured to be driven by the motor, a second shaft segment having a second driveshaft segment coupled to the operational unit, and a second connecting portion attached to the second shaft segment for coupling to the first connecting portion. One of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion defines an axial opening having a keyway and includes a button having a hook portion. The other of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion defines a slot and includes a key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Shane McCue, John L. Whealon, Kyle D. Korn
  • Hand-Held Power Tool
    Publication number: 20190358802
    Abstract: A hand-held power tool, in particular an angle grinder, includes a drive unit, a machine housing, and a user interface unit. The machine housing surrounds the drive unit. The drive unit is configured to transmit a motion to an output unit. The user interface unit is configured to operate the hand-held power tool, and is either (i) positioned on an inner element of the hand-held power tool, in particular a flat outer surface of the inner element, or (ii) connected to the inner element, in particular the flat outer surface of the inner element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Achim Trick, Elmar Feder, Manfred Lutz, Peter Stierle, Thomas Schomisch
  • Handle Grip and Process for Making Same
    Publication number: 20190358803
    Abstract: A handle grip and process for making such handle grip. The handle grip comprises a cording arranged in a spaced knotted configuration around and along a handle. The spaced knotted cording is first entirely covered with a permeable woven layer. The permeable woven layer is covered with a hardener that permeates the woven layer and secures the woven layer and cording to the handle in water-tight fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: M.J. Huner LLC
    Inventor: Mitchell Huner
  • SYNCING APPARATUSES, PROCESS DOLLIES, AND CONVEYOR ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20190358804
    Abstract: A syncing apparatus for synchronizing a process dolly to a conveyor includes a mounting frame and a sync arm. The mounting frame is configured to be mounted to a frame of the process dolly. The sync arm is coupled to the mounting frame and includes a wheel and a biasing member coupled to the wheel and configured to bias the wheel to an extended position. The wheel is configured to contact a contact feature of the conveyor to synchronize the process dolly to a movement of the conveyor when biased to the extended position. Compression of the biasing member moves the wheel to a retracted position wherein the wheel is configured to traverse the contact feature of the conveyor and the process dolly is unsynchronized from the movement of the conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Meyer
  • KIT FOR TETHERING A HAND TOOL
    Publication number: 20190358805
    Abstract: A kit for tethering a hand tool having a longitudinal portion comprises a base layer, a connector strap assembly, and an overwrap member. The base layer is configured and arranged to wrap around the longitudinal portion of the hand tool thereby forming a wrapped tool region with at least a portion of the base layer overlapping and being substantially aligned to form at least one built-up region relative to a remaining portion of the base layer. The overwrap member is configured and arranged to wrap about at least a portion of the longitudinal portion, the at least one built-up region, and the connector strap assembly to secure the connector strap assembly to the hand tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Ty-Flot, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau
  • HUB SURFACE SCRIBING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190358806
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present disclosure is a hub surface scribing device. Four sets of support rods are arranged symmetrically with each other on right side of a base plate, a set of support blocks are mounted at top of each set of support rods, a first polished rod extends between a set of support blocks on left side and a set of support blocks on right side, a first guide sleeve is slideably connected to the first polished rod, the first polished rod is slideably sleeved with a stop block, a first locking bolt penetrates the stop block, a second polished rod extends through two sets of first guide sleeves, the second polished rod is slideably sleeved with a second guide sleeve, a second locking bolt also penetrates the second guide sleeve, a support block is welded to top of the second guide sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Liqun ZHENG, Jiwei Zhou
  • ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190358807
    Abstract: An assist device includes a body-worn component that is worn at least around a hip of a user, a thigh unit that is mounted on the body-worn component and each thigh of the user, a torque generation unit having an actuator configured to generate assist torque, a control box disposed above the hip of the user on the body-worn component, the control box accommodating the torque generation unit and a controller configured to control the torque generation unit, and a power transmission unit configured to transmit assist torque generated in the control box to the thigh unit. The assist device reduces a load on a lower back of the user by assisting the user with a movement of each thigh relative to the lower back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiromichi OHTA, Kazuyoshi OHTSUBO
  • ASSIST DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190358808
    Abstract: An assist device includes: body gear worn at least around hips of a person being assisted; an actuator unit attached to the body gear and worn on thighs of the person being assisted; an angle detection part configured to detect a forward leaning angle of the hips relative to the thighs of the person being assisted; and a controller configured to control the actuator unit. The actuator unit is configured to generate an assisting torque that assists the person in moving his or her thighs relative to the hips or moving his or her hips relative to the thighs. The controller is configured to execute at least one of first control and second control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: JTEKT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshitaka YOSHIMI, Toshiki KUMENO
  • Exoskeleton and Method of Using the Same
    Publication number: 20190358809
    Abstract: An exoskeleton designed to be worn by a user is generally configured to support and transfer the load supported by the head, the neck and/or the torso (shoulders, chest and/or back) of the user down to the ground. The exoskeleton is generally passive and includes at least three interconnected sections: torso, hip, and leg sections. Each of the sections generally includes of a plurality of interconnected rigid members which form the load-bearing structure of the exoskeleton. When a user wears the exoskeleton, load normally carried by the head, neck and/or torso of the user is at least partially supported and transferred to the ground by the exoskeleton, thereby reducing the load effectively supported by the user itself. The leg sections of the exoskeleton are designed to ensure that the load is entirely transferred to the inner side of the feet, in accordance with human biomechanics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Mawashi Protective Clothing Inc
    Inventors: Alain Bujold, Jean-Marc Sheitoyan, François Tremblay, Patrice Paquette, Aleksander Pohl, Simon Forget, Anis Ouanes, Alain Vary
  • Training robotic manipulators
    Publication number: 20190358810
    Abstract: Methods and systems for training a robotic manipulator. The system may include one or more sensor devices and a robotic manipulator for executing an item grasping strategy to grasp an item. The system may further evaluate the item grasping strategy to determine whether the strategy was successful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Lael Odhner, Leif Jentoft, Yaroslav Tenzer, Mark Keck, Robert Howe
  • Control Apparatus And Robot System
    Publication number: 20190358811
    Abstract: A control apparatus includes a processor that is configured to control a robot including an arm and a force detector detecting a force applied to the arm, wherein the processor is configured to control the arm in a first control mode in which the arm is moved in a first direction when a direction of a force detected by the force detector is the first direction and a second control mode in which the arm is moved in a second direction different from the first direction when the direction of the force detected by the force detector is the first direction in teaching of the robot, and select the first control mode or the second control mode according to input by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Daisuke SATO, Yukihiro UNNO
  • CONTROL DEVICE AND ROBOT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190358812
    Abstract: In teaching of a robot, a control device controls a movable unit in a first control mode in which the movable unit continuously moves according to a force detected by a force detector and a second control mode in which the movable unit moves by a predetermined movement amount according to the force detected by the force detector. A controller selects a first control mode or a second control mode according to a temporal change in the force detected by the force detector and a magnitude of the force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Masaki MOTOYOSHI, Hiroki ADACHI, Yoshihito YAMADA
  • System and Method for Controlling a Robotic Arm
    Publication number: 20190358813
    Abstract: A robotic arm assembly includes a robotic arm, a base, and a utility member, the robotic arm extending between a root end attached to the base and a distal end including the utility member. A method for controlling the robotic arm assembly includes: determining a position of the base, the root end, or both relative to the environment; determining a task position and orientation for the utility member within the environment; determining a three-dimensional constraint of the environment; and determining a path for the robotic arm through the environment based on each of the position of the base, the root end, or both relative to the environment, the task position and orientation for the utility member within the environment, and the three-dimensional constraint of the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew Crispin Graham, Herbert Chidsey Roberts, David Scott Diwinsky, Julian Matthew Foxall
  • ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM COMPRISING SAME
    Publication number: 20190358814
    Abstract: A robot according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a road guidance service and includes a driving driver configured to move the robot, a receiver configured to receive a road guidance request from a user, and a controller configured to set a path to a destination on basis of destination information included in the received road guidance request, generate guidance information including the set path, transmit the generated guidance information to each of other robots to communicate with the robot, and perform a road guidance operation corresponding to at least one path of the set path, and the at least one path is a path provided in the certain region where the robot is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Hyunwoong PARK, Haemin CHOI, Hyoungrock KIM, Jongjin WOO, Miyoung SIM