Patents Issued in August 20, 2020
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Publication number: 20200262080Abstract: A comprehensive model-based mathematical method for calibration of a gantry robot and a tool via a dual camera vision system may employ an automatic calibration process that includes: (i) Camera Internal and External Calibration (ULC and DLC), (ii) Camera Installation, (iii) Robot Workspace Calibration, and (iv) Tool Calibration. The method may provide an accurate, fast and affordable method for robot calibration which may significantly reduce the commissioning time, such that the time-consuming, cumbersome, conventional trial-and-error method may be reduced to a time-efficient automatic procedure with no human interference.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: InTune Products LLCInventors: Mostafa Ghobadi, Aliakbar Alamdari
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Publication number: 20200262081Abstract: An apparatus such as a robot capable of performing goal oriented tasks may include one or more touch sensors to receive touch perception feedback on the location of objects and structures within an environment. A fusion engine may be configured to combine touch perception data with other types of sensor data such as data received from an image or distance sensor. The apparatus may combine distance sensor data with touch sensor data using inference models such as Bayesian inference. The touch sensor may be mounted onto an adjustable arm of a robot. The apparatus may use the data it has received from both a touch sensor and distance sensor to build a map of its environment and perform goal oriented tasks such as cleaning or moving objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Joseph Ellis Augenbraun, Gaurav Rekhi
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Publication number: 20200262082Abstract: A method includes accessing RGB and depth image data representing a scene that includes at least a portion of a robotic limb. Using this data, a computing system may segment the image data to isolate and identify at least a portion of the robotic limb within the scene. The computing system can determine a current pose of the robotic limb within the scene based on the image data, joint data, or a 3D virtual model of the robotic limb. The computing system may then determine a desired goal pose, which may be based on the image data or the 3D virtual model. Based on the determined goal pose, the computing device determines the difference between the current pose and the goal pose of the robotic limb, and using this difference, provides a pose adjustment that for the robotic limb.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Philipp Schoessler, Thibault Neveu, Dane Mason, Kathleen Sofia Hajash, Brian Thomas Harms
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Publication number: 20200262083Abstract: According to embodiments of the present disclosure is an automatic floor preparation or maintenance system. The system uses a laser rangefinder to map a workspace, while a path planning module uses the map to determine a path for the concrete polishing vehicle to travel. A propulsion system moves the vehicle along the determined path. A user interface allows an operator to remotely monitor the autonomous operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Xiaoyu Abrasive Inc.Inventors: Michael Lawrence, Penglai Guo, Patrick Rowe, Parag Batavia
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Publication number: 20200262084Abstract: A service robot includes a robot body, a main post vertically mounted on the robot body, and at least one service unit provided on the main post to be movable vertically and to be rotatable, and including a service tool. The service unit includes a main plate that is disposed in an inner space of the main post, and a mounting member that is provided to be rotatable along an outer circumferential surface of the main post, and coupled to the main plate. The service tool is mounted on the mounting member, a vertical driving device is disposed in the inner space of the main post to move the main plate vertically, and a rotation driving device is installed on the main plate to rotate the mounting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Hun Keon Ko
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Publication number: 20200262085Abstract: A mobile character control system that includes a platform, a character assembly, a control system, and a transportation assembly. The platform is configured to support an operator. The character assembly is engaged with the platform and includes actuatable features configured to simulate movement of a creature. The control system is configured to control activation of the actuatable features of the character assembly in response to signals received from control features controlled by the operator. The transportation assembly is configured to direct movement of the platform, and the transportation assembly is configured to support the character assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Ricky Recardo Temple, JR.
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Publication number: 20200262086Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and storage media associated with surface traversing by robotic apparatuses using capacitive sensing are described herein. In some instances, the apparatus comprises a body having at least one edge that faces a direction of traverse of a surface by the apparatus, and at least one capacitive probe disposed on or in proximity to the edge, to detect, during the traverse of the surface, a change in a dielectric property of a portion of the surface proximate to the edge. The dielectric property change indicates an obstacle associated with the surface portion. The apparatus further comprises circuitry configured to process the readings provided by the probe, such as to identify the obstacle, and generate instructions to adjust the traversing of the surface by the apparatus, based at least in part on a result of the probe readings processing. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Nizan Horesh, Tal Levi
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Publication number: 20200262087Abstract: A dual-material vacuum cup for a vacuum-based end effector includes a bellows having a proximal end configured for connection to the end effector and a distal end. The bellows also defines a pathway for a flow of air. A lip is connected to the distal end of the bellows, the lip defining an opening in fluid communication with the pathway for the flow of air. An insert is then connected to a distal end of the lip, and the insert is in fluid communication with the opening defined by the lip. To engage parcels of various dimension and construction, the lip is composed of a first material (such as silicone rubber or another elastomeric material), while the insert is comprised of a second material (such as a foam material).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Josiah Douglas, Derek Robert Sturm, David W. Caldwell, II
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Publication number: 20200262088Abstract: An apparatus including at least one emitter configured to emit energy; at least one receiver configured to receive the emitted energy, where the at least one emitter is mounted on at least one of: a robot arm, an end effector of the robot arm, a substrate on the robot arm, or a substrate process module, where the at least one receiver is mounted on at least one of: the robot arm, the end effector of the robot arm, the substrate on the robot arm, or the substrate process module.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Scott WILKAS
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Publication number: 20200262089Abstract: A robotic gripping device is provided. The robotic gripping device includes a palm and a plurality of digits coupled to the palm. The robotic gripping device also includes a time-of-flight sensor arranged on the palm such that the time-of-flight sensor is configured to generate time-of-flight distance data in a direction between the plurality of digits. The robotic gripping device additionally includes an infrared camera, including an infrared illumination source, where the infrared camera is arranged on the palm such that the infrared camera is configured to generate grayscale image data in the direction between the plurality of digits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Bingham, Taylor Alexander, Bianca Homberg, Joseph DelPreto, Alex Shafer
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Publication number: 20200262090Abstract: System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Yehuda BINDER
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Publication number: 20200262091Abstract: System and method for improving the shaving experience by providing improved visibility of the skin shaving area. A digital camera is integrated with the electric shaver for close image capturing of shaving area, and displaying it on a display unit. The display unit can be integral part of the electric shaver casing, or housed in a separated device which receives the image via a communication channel. The communication channel can be wireless (using radio, audio or light) or wired, such as dedicated cabling or using powerline communication. A light source is used to better illuminate the shaving area. Video compression and digital image processing techniques are used for providing for improved shaving results. The wired communication medium can simultaneously be used also for carrying power from the electric shaver assembly to the display unit, or from the display unit to the electric shaver.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Yehuda BINDER
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Publication number: 20200262092Abstract: Electric shaver provided with at least one cutter unit, a drive unit for driving said at least one cutter unit and a display device for displaying information, wherein said drive unit, when being active, is operable in different operation modes, wherein a mode input element is provided for switching the drive unit into different operation modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Cirilo Javier Perez Lopez, Andreas Erndt, Gerd Laschinski, Wolfgang Stegmann
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Publication number: 20200262093Abstract: A razor blade having an improved lubricious material deposited thereon and a method of making a razor blade for a razor cartridge having such a material disposed thereon are described herein. A novel printing process and printing material are provided where at least one printing material is deposited on one or more razor blades via a printing process which includes one or more print heads for printing the at least one printing material and forming at least one printed object on a tip or one or more sides of the razor blade. The printing material may comprise about of about 0.25% solid to about 50% solids by weight of composition of telomer and further desirably comprises glycerol and/or an antifoam material. Optimizing coverage of the printing material may be achieved by changing materials, print heads, the firing frequency of the print head or angling or rotating the print heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Marco Fontecchio, John Chadwick, Andrew Charles Nicholas, Jeffrey Richard Holley
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Publication number: 20200262094Abstract: A cutter is provided for cutting through obstructions disposed in the interior of pipes ranging in size from approximately 8? to approximately 15? in diameter or from approximately 12? to approximately 24? in diameter. The cutter has been reduced in size relative to known root cutters to be capable of being used with smaller-diameter pipes, but is sufficiently powerful to cut through obstructions, such as mineral deposits, for example, that known flexible cutters capable of being used with these smaller-diameter pipes are incapable of cutting through.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Uli Sempfendoefer, Simon Simpfendoefer, Martin Hurlebaus, Manual Schwab
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Publication number: 20200262095Abstract: Tools for replacing knives in cutting machines. The tools include a clamping body having a base, bracket, clamp, and knife support tab(s). The bracket has a flange portion spaced apart from an upper surface of the base. The clamp is coupled to the base for translating in translation directions transverse to a longitudinal axis of the base. The clamp has a lift tab on the same side of the base as a rear surface thereof, and a handle is secured to the flange portion of the bracket and located on the same side of the base as the lift tab. The support tab projects from the front surface of the base, and the clamp is biased toward the support tab so that the clamp and support tab create a knife gripping mechanism for clamping an edge of a knife against the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Dustin Joseph Gereg, Scott Alan Klockow
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Publication number: 20200262096Abstract: A method for producing a knife assembly for a food cutting apparatus includes providing a clamp, by use of a grinding process, with an inwardly corrugated shape which is complementary to that of a knife blade of the assembly, and which forms a clamping surface which, when the knife assembly is in a clamped state, tightly fits over the knife blade, the fit being such that particles of food product being cut by means of the knife assembly are prevented from entering in between the clamp and the knife blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: FAMInventor: Brent Bucks
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Publication number: 20200262097Abstract: A quick-change device for a rotary power tool, such as a circular saw, comprising: a grip hub; a threaded bolt; a bolt key; wherein the bolt key is connected to the threaded bolt, such that the bolt key has at least an extended position and a collapsed position; wherein the threaded bolt is configured to pass through a bolt hole of the grip hub and threadably connect to a spindle of a circular saw; wherein the bolt key is configured to be able to be unscrewed from the spindle when in the extended position, such that an external tool is not needed to remove the threaded bolt from the spindle; wherein the bolt key is configured to matingly stow next to the grip hub when the bolt key is flipped down into the collapsed position; and wherein the threaded bolt may be quickly and safely removed and reengaged for the purpose of switching one or more saw blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: James Nassios
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Publication number: 20200262098Abstract: A hand-operated planer provided with both a fixed workbench and a lifting mechanism with a locking function is combined with a hand-operated planer, which includes a base, a movable workbench, a fixed workbench and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is composed of a connecting seat, a position-limiting member, an operating rod and a positioning block. When the handle of the operating rod is moved, the operating rod will actuate the position-limiting block of the position-limiting member to operate and drive the driven plate of the connecting seat to rotate via transmission of the connecting rod and thus, the movable workbench assembled above the axis of the connecting seat can be adjusted in height.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Bor-Yann CHUANG
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Publication number: 20200262099Abstract: A method of forming a composite material includes: a) providing a substrate with fibres, lignin and hemicellulose; b) partially removing the lignin and hemicellulose from the substrate; and c) compressing the remaining substrate to form a compressed substrate. A composite material formed by the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Yang Lu, Rong Fan
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Publication number: 20200262100Abstract: Pellets and a process for producing pellets are disclosed. The process includes recovering spent coffee grounds from a coffee production facility. The coffee grounds are then subject to a drying process to remove moisture from the coffee grounds to form dried coffee grounds. A mixture of about 0.5-10% dried coffee grounds and wood material is then formed. The mixture is then compressed in a pellet mill to form wood pellets including about 0.5-10% coffee grounds. The coffee grounds in the wood material acts as a lubricant for the pelleting machinery and eliminate the need for other lubricants in the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Gregory Campbell, Connor Gingrich, Peter King, Jason Litman
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Publication number: 20200262101Abstract: A method for manufacturing an engineered stone, the method including: providing a mixture comprising at least a stone or stone like material and a binder; compacting the mixture; curing the binder; and further comprising printing a printed pattern on at least a top surface of the engineered stone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Terry ADAMS, Claudio CASELLI
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Publication number: 20200262102Abstract: An injection molding apparatus including a mold, an injection device and a gas supply device is provided. The injection device is adapted to inject a ceramic powder material into the mold. The gas supply device is adapted to provide a gas into the mold to form a cavity in the ceramic powder material by the gas. In addition, an injection molding method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Chung Yuan Christian UniversityInventors: Shia-Chung Chen, Kuan-Hua Lee, Che-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20200262103Abstract: An extrusion die (100) for a honeycomb body, the die (100) including: an input surface (102); an opposing output surface (104); feed holes (108) extending from the input surface (102) toward the output surface (104); discharge slots (106) having a slot width (SW) and a slot length (SL), and extending from the output surface (104) toward the input surface (102); and a plenum (130) fluidly connecting the feed holes (108) and the discharge slots (106). The plenum (130) may include chambers (132) connected to the feed holes (108) and including tapered outlets (134) connected to the discharge slots (106). The plenum (133) may include first chambers (132A) connected to the feed holes (108) and including first tapered outlets (134A), and second chambers (132B) connected to the first outlets and including second tapered outlets (134B) connected to the discharge slots (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Thomas William Brew, Tushar Guati, Lee James Parks, Min Shen
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Publication number: 20200262104Abstract: A method of fabricating panels includes providing an insert having an interior portion with a top portion and a positioning stop opposite the top portion, and an exterior portion including a fastener hem. Further, the method includes placing the insert in a mold such that only the fastener hem and the positioning stop contact the mold and centering the insert in the mold with the top portion and the positioning stop. The method also includes filling the mold with a casting material such that the interior portion is submerged in the casting material including the top portion, but some of the positioning stop is not submerged in the casting material, curing the casting material to form a panel on the insert, and removing the panel form the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Stephen W. STEFFES, David J. Stucky, Andrew Clyde Brandt, Robert D. Shaw, Nikki J. Whitney
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Publication number: 20200262105Abstract: A method and system for concrete monitoring calibration using truck-mounted mixer drum jump speed data selectively assimilated from previous deliveries. The method involves measuring energy at a first drum speed and a second drum speed. Slump is calculated using low speed energy/speed/slump curve data, or pre-stored equation wherein slump is derived as a function of slope of the line. The energy, speed, slump relationship in the provided concrete is compared to at least two pre-stored data curves across drum speed ranges of 15 0.5 RPM-6 RPM and 6 RPM-20 RPM, to ascertain whether the provided concrete matches any of the stored curve data; either activating the monitoring system for all drum speed ranges where a match is confirmed or allowing the monitoring system to calculate slump only at low drum speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Nathan A. Tregger, Mark F. Roberts, Kati Hazrati, Greg A. Goldstein
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Publication number: 20200262106Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for mixing parts of a thermoset resin during impregnation of a composite preform. One embodiment is a method that includes positioning a composite preform at a forming tool, flowing a first part of the thermoset resin into a mixing chamber at the forming tool, flowing a second part of the thermoset resin that is chemically distinct from the first part of the thermoset resin into the mixing chamber, mixing the first part and the second part to form the thermoset resin within the mixing chamber, and infusing the thermoset resin from the mixing chamber into the preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Max Osborne
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Publication number: 20200262107Abstract: A process is provided for forming a pre-consolidated fiber preform for use in a molding process. The process includes layering a plurality of preform sheets on a pre-consolidation mold. Heating the plurality of preform sheets to a first temperature. Applying a first pressure to the plurality of preform sheets using the pre-consolidated mold. Maintaining the first temperature and the first pressure and heating for a first duration of time. A second pressure and a second temperature are then applied to the plurality of preform sheets for a second duration of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: COATS & CLARK, INC.Inventors: Probir Kumar Guha, Gokhan K. Coban
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Publication number: 20200262108Abstract: A method for separating and recycling a waste polyester-cotton textile by a hydrothermal reaction catalyzed by an organic acid, comprising the following steps: dividing a waste polyester-cotton textile into fragments and dispersing in an aqueous solution system of the organic acid catalyst to obtain a mixed system; in a high-pressure reactor, heating the mixed system to 110˜180° C. so that cotton fibers in the waste polyester-cotton textile undergo a degradation reaction for 0.5˜3 h to obtain a mixture; and filtering the mixture by a sieve, washing to obtain a polyester fiber aggregate, and then filtering the remaining portion by a filtration membrane in vacuum so as to obtain cotton fiber fragments after washing. Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide advantages for the separation, recycling and reuse of waste polyester-cotton textiles. For example, the catalyst used during processing is derived from nature and is biodegradable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: THE HONG KONG RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXTILES AND APPAREL LIMITEDInventors: Edwin Yee Man KEH, Lei YAO, Xiao LIAO, Yang LIU, Kevin CHEUK, Alex CHAN
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Publication number: 20200262109Abstract: A plurality of mold sections include end caps and a plurality of inner members, some of which define features, such as projections. Inner members are fastened between the end caps and define an open channel such that the end caps and interposed inner members define a volume and opening for molding a container, i.e., a female mold. Material is placed on inner surfaces of the inner members and end caps to form a container portion, such as a base or lid. The end caps and inner members may be disassembled and reassembled with a different number of inner members and used to form a container of a different size.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Jacob William Miller, David J. Marks
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Publication number: 20200262110Abstract: Provided is an aromatic polycarbonate resin sheet/film which has excellent bending characteristics and surface smoothness. It is found that a sheet having excellent surface smoothness, which cannot be achieved by conventional sheets, can be obtained by adjusting sheet extrusion conditions for a polycarbonate resin sheet/film into which a reinforcing filler is blended. It is also found that a thermally shaped article having excellent appearance can be obtained by using this sheet in pressure molding or in thermal press molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicants: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC., MGC FILSHEET CO., LTD.Inventors: Haruhiko KUROKAWA, Hiroki ISHII, Masatoshi NAKASHIMA
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Publication number: 20200262111Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a foam molded part, wherein a foamable material S comprising a thermoplastic polymer matrix M and at least one foaming agent F is foamed by foam injection molding. The polymer matrix M is preferably based on at least one thermoplastic styrene copolymer, such as ABS and ASA, and wherein the at least one foaming agent F is selected from chemical foaming agents, releasing carbon dioxide, and physical foaming agents, being carbon dioxide or nitrogen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Bastian RAITHEL, Norbert NIESSNER, Achim BERNHARDT, Stefan ROETTEL, Pierre JUAN, Andreas POPP
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Publication number: 20200262112Abstract: To provide a composite molding and a method of manufacturing the same, capable of preventing insufficient filling of a rubber member and improving a product yield, the composite molding has a resin member and a rubber member molded to cover upper and lower faces of the resin member. A plurality of holes communicating with the resin member are provided in at least one of faces of the rubber member. The holes are loopholes of pins that support the resin member during molding of the rubber member while being spaced from a mold die.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2017Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Kahori Matsuda, Toshikazu Shirose
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Publication number: 20200262113Abstract: A fluid device composite member includes: a silicone member that includes a body part which is made of silicone and which has a flow-path-defining section for defining a flow path on one surface of the body part, and that includes barrier layer having hydrophilicity or hydrophobicity disposed in at least a portion of the flow-path-defining section; and a resin substrate disposed on another surface of the body part opposite to the one surface. This method for manufacturing the fluid device composite member includes a layered body manufacturing step in which a liquid silicone material is placed on a surface of the resin substrate, and the liquid silicone material is cured at a temperature of 100° C. or less to obtain a layered body in which a silicone cured product is bonded to the resin substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Sumitomo Riko Company LimitedInventors: Katsumi OKASHITA, Shota HAYASHI
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Publication number: 20200262114Abstract: A conductive member module has a pair of conductive members formed in a plate shape and facing each other, and a sealing part. The conductive member module is produced by performing an accommodation step, a sealing step, and an extraction step. In the accommodation step, the two individual conductive members are sandwiched in the facing orientation thereof by outer support members abutting outer surfaces of the conductive members, and inner support members abutting inner surfaces of the conductive members. Outer recesses are formed in the outer surfaces by the outer support members, and inner recesses are formed in the inner surfaces by the inner support members. The outer recesses are deeper in the Z direction than the inner recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Akifumi KURITA, Yohei YOSHIMURA, Ryota TANABE
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Publication number: 20200262115Abstract: Performed are an accommodation step of accommodating a pair of conductive members in a die, a sealing step of injecting a resin to seal the conductive members, and an extraction step of extracting a conductive member module. In the sealing step, the conductive members are sealed while a force is applied by the resin injected into the die to the individual conductive members in directions away from each other, and the individual conductive members are supported by support members disposed outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Akifumi KURITA, Yohei YOSHIMURA, Ryota TANABE, Tsuyoshi ARAI
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Publication number: 20200262116Abstract: A tool for driving a threaded fastener includes a driver head, a motor, and an injector. The driver head includes a spindle rotatable about an axis. A distal end of the spindle defines a plurality of drive surfaces configured to engage mating drive surfaces on the fastener to rotate the fastener about the axis. The driver head defines a fluid passage having an outlet proximate to the distal end of the spindle. The motor is drivingly coupled to the spindle to rotate the spindle about the axis. The injector is coupled to an inlet of the fluid passage and configured to feed a liquid insulator through the fluid passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Christopher William Coyne, Samuel Jeffrey Tomlinson
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Publication number: 20200262117Abstract: An injection molded article of the present invention comprises: a first color resin part with one end having a first thickness, and the other end having a wedge shaped core layer of which the thickness becomes thinner; and a second color resin part with one end having a second thickness, and the other end having a surface layer surrounding the core layer, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface of the surface layer surrounding the core layer has a gradation due to the core layer thereinside. According to the injection molded article having color gradation, it is possible to adjust the size and location of a color gradation section, and it is easy to adjust the thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Soo Hyun CHAE, Jun Hyouk KYOUNG, Min Ji JU, Eun Young CHAE
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Publication number: 20200262118Abstract: A photosensitive assembly includes a circuit board and a photosensitive chip, as well as a molded base. The molded base is integrally formed on the circuit board and the photosensitive chip, and forms a light window for providing a light path for the photosensitive chip. For a portion of the molded base corresponding to a first end side of the molded base adjacent to a flexible region, a distance between outer and inner edges thereof is a; for a portion of the molded base corresponding to an opposite second end side of the molded base away from the flexible region, a distance between outer and inner edges thereof is c, wherein 0.2 mm?a?1 mm, and 0.2 mm?c?1.5 a. The dimensions a and c enable a corresponding forming groove in a molding process to be filled with molding material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Ningbo Sunny Opotech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takehiko TANAKA, Zhen HUANG, Bojie ZHAO, Zhewen MEl
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Publication number: 20200262119Abstract: A conductive member module has a pair of conductive members formed in a plate shape and facing each other, and a sealing part for sealing the pair of conductive members. The conductive member module is produced by performing an accommodation step, a sealing step, and an extraction step. In the sealing step, the conductive members are sealed with a resin injected into a die while a force is applied by the resin to the individual conductive members in directions to approach each other in a facing orientation of the pair of conductive members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Akifumi KURITA, Yohei YOSHIMURA, Ryota TANABE
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Publication number: 20200262120Abstract: A method for producing a well or a well strip made of plastic, as used in the pharmaceutical industry in microtiter systems is presented. The wells typically have undercuts and the well strips are connected to each other by connecting ribs. In order to produce a well with a larger undercut height or a well strip with higher connecting ribs, as the case may be, the method provides that the plastic, which is initially still liquid, is pressed through a portion of a runner which is arranged in a slider and out of the slider into a cavity of an injection mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: SARSTEDT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT & CO.KGInventor: Mark Weinstock
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Publication number: 20200262121Abstract: A hot runner nozzle includes a nozzle body, an annular outlet channel in the nozzle body, a source channel upstream of the annular outlet channel in the nozzle body, and a flow transition channel in the nozzle body. The flow transition channel interconnects the source channel with a part-annular segment of the annular outlet channel. The flow transition channel widens in a downstream direction and has a non-uniform cross-sectional channel thickness in either or both of the longitudinal (downstream) and transverse directions. The geometry of the flow transition channel may promote at least one of a uniform velocity profile and a uniform temperature profile in a generated annular or part-annular melt flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Adam Christopher ULEMEK, Stephen Daniel FERENC, Maciej BRELSKI, Wesley GROVE
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Publication number: 20200262122Abstract: A method of manufacturing bulked continuous carpet filament which, in various embodiments, comprises: (A) washing a plurality of flakes of recycled PET; (B) providing a PET crystallizer; (C) after the step of washing the plurality of flakes, passing the plurality of flakes of recycled PET through the PET crystallizer; (D) at least partially melting the plurality of flakes into a polymer melt; (E) providing a multi-rotating screw (MRS) extruder having an MRS section; and a vacuum pump in communication with the MRS section; (F) using the vacuum pump to reduce a pressure within the MRS Section; (G) after the step of passing the plurality of flakes through the PET crystallizer, passing the polymer melt through the MRS Section; and (H) after the step of passing the polymer melt through the MRS extruder, forming the polymer melt into bulked continuous carpet filament.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Thomas R. Clark
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Publication number: 20200262123Abstract: Annular manifold for an extrusion parison head for manufacturing a tubular moulding from a thermoplastic material includes an accommodation body with a first accommodation chamber with an inner surface, a first distribution sleeve with an outer surface, which has a distribution groove, wherein the first distribution sleeve is accommodated in the first accommodation chamber, as well as an annular first distribution chamber, which is formed between the inner surface of the first accommodation chamber and the outer surface of the first distribution sleeve, and which ends in an annular gap opening, wherein the outer surface of the first distribution sleeve has a single helical distribution groove with more than one winding and less than 1.25 windings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: W. Muller GmbHInventors: Farid BAKRI, Ulrich WALTER
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Publication number: 20200262124Abstract: A method of manufacturing bulked continuous carpet filament, in various embodiments, comprises: (A) providing an expanded surface area extruder; (B) providing a spinning machine having an inlet that is operatively coupled to an expanded surface area extruder outlet; (C) using a pressure regulation system to reduce the pressure within the expanded surface area extruder; (D) passing a plurality of flakes comprising recycled PET through the expanded surface area extruder to at least partially melt the plurality of flakes to form a polymer melt; and (E) substantially immediately after passing the plurality of flakes through the expanded surface area extruder, using the spinning machine to form the polymer melt into bulked continuous carpet filament. In some embodiments, the method may include passing the plurality of flakes comprising recycled PET through a PET crystallizer prior to extrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventor: Thomas R. Clark
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Publication number: 20200262125Abstract: Modular fluid processing apparatuses, modular components and related methods are provided. A fluid processing apparatus for use in fluid processing systems can include a housing comprising first body half and a second body halves that are secured together. The first body half has one or more half bores that extend along a length of the first body half and the second body half has one or more half bores that extend along a length of the second body half with the one or more half bores in the first body half aligning with the one or more half bores in the second body half forming one or more full sleeve-receiving bores. The fluid processing apparatus can include one or more sleeves that are securable between the first and second body halves within the one or more sleeve-receiving bores to form piston pathways within the housing for receiving pistons.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: PSI-Polymer Systems, Inc.Inventor: James Edgar Rosamond, III
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Publication number: 20200262126Abstract: A device for producing and filling containers, in which at least one hose of plasticized plastic material emerging from an extrusion head (2), can be extruded into an opened mold, wherein a filling device (14) can be used to at least introduce the filling material into the relevant container by means of filling mandrels (12), which, at least during operation, extend through the extrusion head (2) along at least one row of passages (40), is characterized in that the extrusion head (2) has a cuboid shell (20, 22) and in that the overall height (H) of the extrusion head (2), viewed in parallel to the orientation of the relevant filling mandrel (12), is smaller than the length (L) of the extrusion head (2), viewed along the pertinent row of passages (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Karl KOEPPEL, Manfred SCHRECKENHOEFER, Sven SCHNEIDER, Dmitri KIRCHMAIER, Klaus-Peter BRENNER
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Publication number: 20200262127Abstract: A system for processing containers with a transport device which transports the containers along a predetermined transport path, wherein a plurality of holding devices for holding the containers is arranged on the transport device, wherein the system has at least one rotating device which rotates the plastic parisons with regard to a rotational position with respect to the longitudinal directions thereof. According to the invention the rotating device has an electrically operated driving device for producing the rotary movement of the plastic parisons with respect to the longitudinal directions thereof as well as at least one measuring device, which at least at times determines at least an electrical characteristic quantity of this driving device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Dieter Finger, Thomas Kitzinger
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Publication number: 20200262128Abstract: A method for producing a container provided with a base, in a mold that includes a base with a base block with a raised molding face and a central opening, and an insert mounted in the central opening. The insert has an end face with the imprint of a central area of the base of the container, movable between: a retracted position with the end face extending in the extension of the molding face, thus completing therewith the imprint of the base of the container; a protruding position with the insert protruding relative to the central opening. A step of boxing the central area of the base of the container includes moving the insert to the protruding position to exert pressure against the central area of the base and increase the clearance of the central area relative to the clearance at the end of the blowing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Pierrick PROTAIS, Mickaël LETESTU, Camille GUITON
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Publication number: 20200262129Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing containers (14) from preforms (12) made of thermoplastic material by means of a blow molding machine (10) comprising at least one temperature control device (26) and one forming device having at least two forming stations (16), wherein the preforms (12) are temperature controlled by means of the temperature control device (26) on the basis of specifiable first control parameters, and wherein one temperature-controlled preform (12) is formed by means of one of the forming stations (16), respectively, on the basis of specifiable second control parameters into a container (14), wherein at least one of the second control parameters is individually specified for each of the forming stations (16). The invention furthermore relates to a blow molding machine (10), designed for executing the method according to the invention, for producing containers (14) from preforms (12) made of thermoplastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Michael LINKE, Rolf BAUMGARTE, Frank BERGER, Deniz ULUTÜRK, Jens-Peter RASCH, Arne WIESE, Bernd ZIMMERING, Thomas HEROLD, André GERKENS, Frank HAESENDONCKX