Patents Issued in February 29, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240066624
    Abstract: A bonding method for bonding two substrates (W1, W2) includes: a heat treatment process of heating a bonding surface to be bonded to each other of each of the two substrates (W1, W2) to a temperature higher than 60° C. in a reduced-pressure atmosphere; an activation treatment process of activating the bonding surface of each of the two substrates (W1, W2) in a state of maintaining the reduced-pressure atmosphere after the heat treatment process; and a bonding process of bonding the two substrates (W1, W2) in a state of maintaining the reduced-pressure atmosphere after the activation treatment process. In the heat treatment process, the state of heating the bonding surface of each of the two substrates (W1, W2) to a temperature higher than 60° C. may be maintained for 30 seconds or more in a state of maintaining the reduced-pressure atmosphere. The gas pressure in the heat treatment process may be 10?2 Pa or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicants: BONDTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akira YAMAUCHI, Tadatomo SUGA
  • Publication number: 20240066625
    Abstract: A mill scale removal system includes adjustable stands including vertical arms, horizontal arms coupled to the vertical arms, and rollers coupled to the horizontal arms and configured to support a tubular by contacting engagement with an inner radial surface or an outer radial surface at or near terminal ends of the tubular; a laser ablation system that includes at least one laser sub-assembly mounted to a rod and a first motor driveably coupled to the rod; and a rotation assembly including a second motor, a drive rod coupled to the second motor, and a rotation roller coupled to the drive rod and configured to contactingly engage the outer radial surface of the tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Mishal M. Alashrah
  • Publication number: 20240066626
    Abstract: A laser cutting light spot control system. The system includes an upper computer (1) and a laser cutting light spot control apparatus (2), wherein the upper computer is in communication connection with a main processor (3), and the upper computer is used for acquiring a light spot track parameter inputted by an operator, and transmitting the inputted light spot track parameter to the main processor; and the main processor fits the inputted light spot track parameters by means of a graphics processing module (4), so as to form light spot track graphics data, i.e., a cutting coordinate set. A storage module (5) is used for storing the light spot track parameter inputted by the operator, and the cutting coordinate set. The present application further relates to a laser cutting light spot control method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Gaoling Lin, Mingjie Sun, Mandun Niu, Qinming Zhang, Chengshun Zhang, Peng Liu
  • Publication number: 20240066627
    Abstract: A method and system for including a microwave anneal combined with a nanosecond laser pulse are provided. The method may include applying continuous electromagnetic energy from a first electromagnetic energy source to a substrate, wherein the substrate has a major surface. The method may further include exposing the substrate to laser pulses from a second electromagnetic energy source while applying the continuous electromagnetic energy, wherein exposing the substrate to each pulse of the laser pulses occurs in phase with the continuous electromagnetic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Wolfgang R. ADERHOLD
  • Publication number: 20240066628
    Abstract: Laser cutting systems and methods are described herein. Systems may include a laser, an optical component, a fixture for holding a dental appliance, and a controller. A cut path for trimming excess material from the dental appliance may be derived from a virtual cut path in a virtual version of the dental appliance. The excess material may be trimmed from the dental appliance along the cut path with the laser while adjusting a laser energy applied to the dental appliance to reduce a brittleness at an edge of the cut path. Adjusting the applied laser energy may include adjusting one or more of: a power of the laser, an optical component of the laser to adjust a focal length of the laser, and a relative orientation of the laser with respect to the dental appliance in at least three axes of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: James C. CULP
  • Publication number: 20240066629
    Abstract: A system includes an ultrashort pulse laser for providing a laser beam, a hollow core fiber, an input coupling optical unit configured to input couple the laser beam into the hollow core fiber, a lens device on which an output coupled laser beam from the hollow core fiber is incident, a beam shaping element on which the laser beam emerging from the lens device is incident, and a focusing optical unit. The lens device is configured to adjust a divergence angle of the output coupled laser beam for adjusting a beam diameter of the laser beam on the beam shaping element. The beam shaping element is configured to impose upon the laser beam a quasi-non-diffractive beam shape with a focal zone that is elongated in the beam propagation direction. The focusing optical unit is configured to set a penetration depth of the focal zone in or on the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Flamm, Jonas Kleiner
  • Publication number: 20240066630
    Abstract: Laser device for generating laser radiation which has an intensity distribution with a plurality of intensity maxima in a working plane (11), comprising a laser light source (1) which, during operation of the laser device, emits a laser radiation (2) which, in a first plane (5), forms a line-shaped or area-shaped intensity distribution (6) with a plurality of intensity maxima (7), the intensity maxima (7) being at least partially at a first distance (d1) from one another in at least one transverse direction, which is perpendicular to the propagation direction of the laser radiation (2), are at least partially at a first distance (d1) from one another, and furthermore comprising a projection device (8) which images the first plane (5) into the working plane (11) in such a way that a linear or planar intensity distribution (6?) with a plurality of intensity maxima (7?) is formed in the working plane (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Aliaksei KRASNABERSKI, Stephan SCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20240066631
    Abstract: A laser processing apparatus includes a stage, a laser element, a light receiving element configured to receive the laser light from the laser element, a moving mechanism configured to change a relative position of the laser element and the stage and a relative position of the laser element and the light receiving element, and a control unit. The control unit performs a first process of controlling the laser element and the moving mechanism to irradiate the light receiving element with laser light in a state where the laser element and the light receiving element face each other, and a second process of controlling the laser element and the moving mechanism to irradiate a workpiece with laser light based on a detection value of the light receiving element in a state where the laser element and the workpiece face each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hiroki NISHIOKA
  • Publication number: 20240066632
    Abstract: A shaped metal sheet and a liquid-cooled resistor, which is made up of a plurality of shaped metal sheets, are provided. The shaped metal sheets have a first side which is coated with an electrically insulating layer, an electrically conductive device being applied to the electrically insulating layer or embedded therein, and the shaped metal sheets having a second side through which coolant can flow. By connection of a plurality of shaped metal sheets, a coolable resistor is produced, which is very compact, space-saving and scalable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Stephan HAAK
  • Publication number: 20240066633
    Abstract: A system for finishing a surface of a workpiece. The system includes a laser unit configured to emit a laser radiation. The system further includes an attenuator disposed within the laser unit and configured to adjust optical parameters of the laser radiation. The system further includes a cavitation chamber storing a liquid medium. The workpiece is mounted within the cavitation chamber and is in contact with the liquid medium. The system further includes at least one lens configured to focus at least a portion of the laser radiation and transmit at least one laser beam towards the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicants: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC, ROLLS-ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND LTD & CO KG
    Inventors: Saikat MEDYA, Swee Hock YEO, Arun Prasanth NAGALINGAM, Vijay SANTHANAM, Abhay GOPINATH, Thomas HAUBOLD
  • Publication number: 20240066634
    Abstract: The invention disclose a laser engraving machine with the adjustment and protection device, comprising the laser engraving machine frame, the CO2 laser light source, the Y-axis guide rail, the X-axis guide rail; wherein the Y-axis guide rail and X-axis guide rail are provided fixedly on the laser engraving machine frame, the Y-axis guide rail and X-axis guide rail are provided in the vertical relationship, and the CO2 laser light source is provided fixedly on the frame of the laser engraving machine; further comprising the combined beam and the first reflection combination device, the second reflection combination device, the beam splitting and engraving head assembly, and OR gate device; the combined beam and first reflection combination device is provided fixedly on the frame of the laser engraving machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Alexander Yebo Chen
  • Publication number: 20240066635
    Abstract: A laser machining device includes a pulsed laser generator, an accommodation chamber, a bandwidth broadening unit and a pulse compression unit. The pulsed laser generator is configured to emit a pulsed laser. The accommodation chamber has a gas inlet. The bandwidth broadening unit is disposed in the accommodation chamber, and is configured to broaden a frequency bandwidth of the pulsed laser to obtain a broad bandwidth pulsed laser. The pulse compression unit is disposed in the accommodation chamber. The bandwidth broadening unit and the pulse compression unit are arranged in order along a laser propagation path, and the pulse compression unit is configured to compress a pulse duration of the broad bandwidth pulsed laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yi-Chi LEE, Bo-Han CHEN, Chih-Hsuan LU, Ping-Han WU, Zih-Yi LI, Shang-Yu HSU
  • Publication number: 20240066636
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a laser protection system including a laser source configured to sequentially radiate a laser beam to two or more work targets that are discretely supplied, a plurality of protective lenses disposed between the laser source and the work targets, the plurality of protective lenses each allowing the laser beam to pass therethrough at different times, and a drive mechanism having the plurality of protective lenses movably mounted thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Hyun Jun Yoon
  • Publication number: 20240066637
    Abstract: A friction weld plug includes a gasket and a stud. The stud includes a nose configured to be inserted into a first hole formed within a wall. The nose includes a cavity having female threads. The stud also includes a shoulder extending radially from the nose and including a groove configured to contain the gasket. The friction weld plug also includes a spacer including a second hole and a fastener including male threads. The fastener is configured to be inserted through the second hole, into the first hole, and into the cavity such that the male threads and the female threads form an attachment that presses the spacer against a first side of the wall and presses the gasket against a second side of the wall that is opposite the first side, thereby forming a seal between the gasket and the second side of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Weathers, James B. Weathers
  • Publication number: 20240066638
    Abstract: A solder alloy includes 45 mass % or more and 63 mass % or less of Bi, 0.1 mass % or more and less than 0.7 mass % of Sb, 0.05 mass % or more and 1 mass % or less of In, and a balance including Sn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: TAMURA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takanori SHIMAZAKI, Daisuke MARUYAMA, Genki OCHI, Masaya ARAI
  • Publication number: 20240066639
    Abstract: An aluminum-alloy, fin material is composed of a brazing sheet containing a core material and filler material(s) disposed on both sides of the core material. The core material is an aluminum alloy containing 0.02-0.80 mass % Si, 0.02-0.80 mass % Fe, and 0.8-2.0 mass % Mn. The core material has a crystalline-aggregate structure in which: the orientation density of one or more of brass orientation, copper orientation, and S orientation is 20 times or more that or those of a randomly oriented sample; and the orientation densities of cube orientation, CR orientation, and P orientation are each 10 times or less than those of the randomly oriented sample. The filler material(s) is (are) composed of an Al—Si series alloy that contains 6.0-13.0 mass % Si and 0.02-0.80 mass % Fe. The clad percentage of filler material(s) is 6-16% of the total thickness of the brazing sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Kazushige NORIKANE, Makoto ANDO
  • Publication number: 20240066640
    Abstract: A tab welding device, including a mounting base, a welding assembly, a swinging member and a driving assembly. The welding assembly is rotatably arranged on the mounting base. The swinging member is connected with the welding assembly. The driving assembly is provided with a moving end capable of reciprocating in a first direction, and the moving end is movably connected with the swinging member and is for driving the swinging member to swing to make the swinging member drive the welding assembly to rotate. With the tab welding device, the driving assembly drives the swinging member to swing, and the swinging member drives the welding assembly to rotate, so the angle of the welding assembly can be adjusted until the welding assembly is adjusted to an angle allowing a tab to be welded easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: WUXI LEAD INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiaofei YANG, Er CAO
  • Publication number: 20240066641
    Abstract: Provided is a turning device for turning pipes with a large diameter about their longitudinal axis. The turning device includes a base body and two supporting devices that are arranged on the base body. Each supporting device includes a pedestal and at least one rocker element that is pivotably mounted in a receptacle of the pedestal. The pedestal is connected to the base body. The rocker elements each include one or more rollers. The turning device adapts to different pipe diameters as a result of the rocker elements, so that no exchanging of the turning device is necessary and multiple turning devices do not need to be kept on hand for different pipe diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: EEW SPECIAL PIPE CONSTRUCTIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Robert STASCHKO, Ulrich SITZ, Johannes BAUM, Max LINDE
  • Publication number: 20240066642
    Abstract: A gearbox may include a gearbox case with a wear sleeve disposed within a shaft bore, and a gear assembly mounted on a shaft and disposed within the shaft bore. The gear assembly may include a bearing that engages the wear sleeve. A method of repairing a gearbox case may include uncoupling a top piece and a bottom piece of the gearbox case, forming an oversize bore in a shaft bore of the gearbox case to remove a damaged area, and installing a wear sleeve in the oversize bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: John Floyd Bossa
  • Publication number: 20240066643
    Abstract: Embodiments of the apparatus relate to a template used to assist in the removal of broken bolts from an intake manifold mounting fasteners. The apparatus includes a template having a plurality of apertures. When the template is used with a cylinder head, one or more of the apertures is designated as an insertion aperture and one or more of the apertures is designated as a connection apertures. Insertion apertures align with bolt holes of the cylinder head containing broken bolts, and connection apertures align with empty bolt holes of the cylinder head that may be used to secure the template to the cylinder head. The template is used to guide a drill bit or other tools through the insertion apertures as the drill bit or other tool performs work to remove a broken bolt within the cylinder head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Jeffrey Del Rossa
  • Publication number: 20240066644
    Abstract: A method is provided for designing and producing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) pistons. Pistons made with FRP have a lower mass than prior art metal pistons conferring advantageous engine efficiency and stability. FRP pistons also increase the thermal efficiency of engines by having a lower thermal conductivity, with tighter piston-to-bore clearance, and/increased air-fuel ratio than pistons of metal. The technical parameters of the piston are identified, and a piston body blank is produced. The blank is then machined, a bearing surface for the pin bore is created, the piston blank is optionally coated, is optionally subjected to Heavy Metal Ion Implantation (HMII) treatment and is subjected to sodium silicate impregnation to produce the final pistons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: AWA FORGED COMPOSITES, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Gill, Brennan C. Lieu, Aaron Guo
  • Publication number: 20240066645
    Abstract: A separation tool for a liquid gasket adhesive unit is configured to separate two members from each other by detaching the two members. The two members include respective end surfaces adhered to each other with the liquid gasket adhesive unit interposed therebetween. The separation tool includes a wedge member and a rotary sawing cutter. The wedge member is configured to be pressed by a pressing part into a gap between the end surfaces of the two members between which the liquid gasket adhesive unit is interposed. The rotary sawing cutter is held inside the wedge member, and is configured to be moved separately from the wedge member in a direction toward the liquid gasket adhesive unit in the gap between the end surfaces of the two members pressed apart by the wedge member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: SUBARU CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shinya TANIMURA, Masahiro KIDA, Saki SHIRATORI
  • Publication number: 20240066646
    Abstract: Provided is a wheel alignment adjusting device which manages a plurality of kinds of cam bolts with one device. The wheel alignment adjusting device includes a supporting table and a moving part which moves the supporting table; the supporting table has a plurality of adjustment rotating parts which can rotate a cam of a cam bolt and a tightening rotating part which can rotate a locknut of each of the cam bolts; an adjustment arm member having the plurality of adjustment rotating parts is provided in a manner rotatable with a rotational axis as a center; by rotating the adjustment arm member with the rotational axis as the center, one to be used, of the adjustment rotating parts, is made changeable; and a distance between the adjustment arm member and the tightening rotating part is made changeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Takashi KAMOSHITA, Akihiro NAGASAKI
  • Publication number: 20240066647
    Abstract: An end effector is presented. The end effector comprises a torque wrench and a first vacuum source. The torque wrench is configured to hold a collar and apply a single-sided clamp-up to a structure. The first vacuum source is pneumatically connected to the torque wrench and configured to supply a vacuum for the single-sided clamp-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Hwangyu Shin, Gi Jun Hong, Youngwoo Koh
  • Publication number: 20240066648
    Abstract: A method and system temporarily holds a workpiece, most suitably an aero engine turbine blade element during manufacture. The workholding system includes a support body with a contoured body surface, complementary to a workpiece surface, formed of a transparent material to define a bonding zone. The support body is supported by a base to form a workpiece shuttle, and a bond station receives the workpiece shuttle. Complementary zero-point locating elements on the shuttle and station assure accurate positioning. The bond station further has workpiece locating elements configured to accurately position the workpiece on the shuttle in a predetermined position relative to the zero-point locating elements of the shuttle, thereby compensating for shuttle-to-shuttle variance. An adhesive, such as a UV curable adhesive, is applied to the bonding zone and cured by UV through the transparent material, thereby fixing the workpiece in the predetermined position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Danial Billings
  • Publication number: 20240066649
    Abstract: A door device includes a door slidable between a first position and a second position; an air cylinder having a first air chamber to which air is supplied to apply a first assist force to the door in a first direction from the first position toward the second position; a fluid passage connecting the first air chamber and an air supply source; a switch valve provided at the fluid passage; and a manipulation switch to switch the switch valve between a first state and a second state. The door, in the first state, is movable in the first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction without the first assist force. The first assist force is applied to the door in the second state. The door at the first position closes an opening a machine tool. The door at the second position fully opens the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Yamazaki Mazak Corporation
    Inventors: Tomohiro KINTOKI, Kenji ARISUE, Kenji HIROSE, Reiji MAEKAWA, Yuki KANEDA
  • Publication number: 20240066650
    Abstract: A dental drilling device for manufacturing a dental prosthesis by processing a material made of ceramic or the like includes a spindle including a spindle shaft rotatably mounted inside a drilling device housing and a spindle shaft fan formed in a wing shape on an outer surface of the spindle shaft; a fixing socket fixedly mounted to one end of the drilling device housing and surrounding one end of the spindle at a predetermined interval; a processing drill mounted on a front end of the spindle to process a workpiece; and a driving motor coupled to the other end of the spindle to rotate the spindle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Byung Woo KYON, Weon Joon LEE
  • Publication number: 20240066651
    Abstract: A machine tool includes a rotation indexing device and an abnormality determination device. The rotation indexing device including a clamp device configured to maintain a rotary shaft at an indexed angular position and an air purge device configured to supply compressed air to a space within a frame. The abnormality determination device includes a pressure sensor configured to output a pressure signal according to a pressure in a supply pipe conduit of the air purge device, and a determinator configured to determine presence or absence of an abnormality, based on the pressure signal from the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: TSUDAKOMA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Junichiro ISHIZAKI, Hikaru ISHIDA
  • Publication number: 20240066652
    Abstract: The objective of the present disclosure is to provide a means capable of performing clamping and unclamping operations at appropriate times. In a machining system 1 provided with a rotary table device 10, a numerical controller 30 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure controls the rotary table device 10 in accordance with a machining program including a plurality of statements, said rotary table device 10 including a table 11, drive mechanisms 12, 13 that rotate and position the table 11 around an axis, and clamping mechanisms 14, 15 that restrain the rotation of the table 11.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryo KINOUCHI, Shingo TACHIKI
  • Publication number: 20240066653
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and predicting wear of a cutting tool used for machining a workpiece is disclosed. The system includes a cutting tool having a shank and a cutting head. The system also includes a split, modular and wireless wear detection system including one or more sensors mounted to the cutting tool for providing a data signal representative of a physical condition of the system, and a data recording and data transmitting device for recording the data signal from the one or more sensors and for generating and transmitting a data signal to a processor. The processor applies a machine learning data processing technique in real time to monitor and/or predict a condition of various components and/or parameters of the system during a metal cutting operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Shuangyuan Zhang, Christoph Gey, Patrick Kuhlemann, Ruy Frota de Souza Filho
  • Publication number: 20240066654
    Abstract: Provided is a measuring device which, with respect to a measuring instrument for measuring the length of a cutting tool, measures the distance from a reference position of a machine tool to a tool detection position of the measuring instrument. The measuring device comprises: a movement control unit for controlling movement of a standard tool attached to the machine tool; a detection unit for detecting a detection signal indicating a tool detection position output by pressing-down of the measuring instrument; and an identification unit for identifying the tool detection position of the measuring instrument, on the basis of the position of the tip of the standard tool at the timing of detecting the detection signal. The detection unit detects the detection signal indicating that the tip of the standard tool is present within a tool detectable range including the tool detection position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kenji KAIHARA
  • Publication number: 20240066655
    Abstract: A cylindrical protective device is disclosed for the polished rod and packing of an oil well pumping system. The protective device is constructed with abrasive sandstone material, wraps around the polished rod, and is positioned on top of, or anchored to, the packing. The device has two symmetrical parts, each part having semicircular structure, the parts when joined together form a circular cavity to accommodate the polished rod therethrough. As the polished rod undergoes cyclic motion driven by a horsehead, the device smooths rough edges and oil chips, extending the polished rod's lifespan. By reducing friction and minimizing wear on the packing, the device prevents oil and natural gas leaks during the pumping process. Using the protective device, pump systems can operate more efficiently, ensuring a smoother and safer oil extraction process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Aaron Richens
  • Publication number: 20240066656
    Abstract: A dedicated concrete surface polisher comprises a frame and powered chassis substantially resembling a twin rotor riding trowel, equipped with a plurality of diamond polishing pucks, and mounting apparatus for maintaining flat puck contact with the lower concrete surface. Each rotor supports an intermediate drive plate driven by a hydraulic motor. The intermediate drive plate comprises a circular ring plate that is reinforced by a substantially rigid, winged drive collar. Each drive plate supports a plurality of radially spaced apart polishing rotors that project into contact with the concrete surface being treated. Each polishing rotor is secured to the ring plate. The polishing rotors support a plurality of radially spaced apart, downwardly projecting, diamond-equipped pucks that frictionally bear against the concrete surface for polishing and abrading in response to rotor rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Allen Engineering Corporation
    Inventor: Timmy D. Guinn
  • Publication number: 20240066657
    Abstract: Provided are a control method, a control apparatus, a training method, and a training apparatus based on thickness estimation of a wafer substrate. The training method includes generating a training spectrum signal according to a thickness of a wafer substrate using an optical model, generating a training spectrum signal having a noise by applying a noise based on a noise parameter to the training spectrum signal, calculating a similarity between the training spectrum signal having the noise and an actually measured spectrum signal, and when the similarity satisfies a set condition, training a noise reduction model using the training spectrum signal having the noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: KCTECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Hoon SON, Jeong Heon HAN, Ki Hyuk YANG
  • Publication number: 20240066658
    Abstract: A polishing-head system capable of precisely controlling a polishing rate for a substrate, such as a wafer, and more particularly a polishing rate at an edge portion is disclosed. The polishing-head system includes a polishing head, a head shaft, a head rotating mechanism, a multi-path rotary joint, a fluid supply line, and a pressure regulator, wherein the polishing head has a substrate pressing surface, a retainer ring, and pressure chambers arranged along a circumferential direction of the retainer ring, the head shaft has shaft flow-passages communicating with the pressure chambers, respectively, and the multi-path rotary joint is configured to sequentially provide a communication between the fluid supply line and the shall flow-passages each time the head shaft makes one revolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Osamu NABEYA
  • Publication number: 20240066659
    Abstract: A processing apparatus includes a holding table and a processing unit. The processing unit includes a spindle unit having a spindle and a housing in which the spindle is rotatably supported. The processing unit is connected to a spindle temperature adjusting unit for adjusting the temperature of the spindle unit to a predetermined temperature. The spindle temperature adjusting unit includes a circulation route through which a cooling liquid to be introduced into the housing circulates and a heat exchanger connected to the circulation route. The heat exchanger is supplied with a processing liquid, to lower the temperature of the cooling liquid flowing in the circulation route with the processing liquid and increase the temperature of the processing liquid with the cooling liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Tomoya OGANE, Miki YOSHIDA
  • Publication number: 20240066660
    Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing system includes a platen to support a polishing pad having a polishing surface, a source of coolant, a dispenser having one or more apertures suspended over the platen to direct coolant from the source of coolant onto the polishing surface of the polishing pad; and a controller coupled to the source of coolant and configured to cause the source of coolant to deliver the coolant through the nozzles onto the polishing surface during a selected step of a polishing operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Haosheng Wu, Hari Soundararajan, Jianshe Tang, Shou-Sung Chang, Brian J. Brown, Yen-Chu Yang, You Wang, Rajeev Bajaj
  • Publication number: 20240066661
    Abstract: The embodiments provide a process for preparing a polishing sheet, a polishing pad using the same, and a process for preparing a semiconductor device using the same. The process for preparing a polishing sheet comprises forming a pattern on the surface of a polymer sheet and winding the patterned polymer sheet to form a wound roll in a cylindrical shape. Thus, there are great advantages in that it is possible to control the size and distribution ratio of a fine and uniform pattern at a desired location in an economical and efficient way and to freely design the type, size, structure, physical properties, and the like of the polishing sheet according to the purpose, whereby the application field can be expanded, and a bulk structure can be manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Joonho AN, Jangwon SEO, Chang Gyu IM, Jong Wook YUN, Kyung Hwan KIM
  • Publication number: 20240066662
    Abstract: A mandrel assembly may be used with a rotary power tool to provide a reliable and stable connection between the rotary tool and a tool accessory. The mandrel assembly provides a quick-connect/quick-release connection between the tool output shaft and the accessory via a clamping action. In particular, the mandrel assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the accessory may clamped tween a clamping element formed on one end of the mandrel and a collar which surrounds the mandrel and a second configuration in which the accessory may be loaded onto or detached from the mandrel assembly. Movement from the first configuration to the second configuration, and from the second configuration to the first configuration each include axial motion in combination with a rotation of the mandrel in the same direction relative to the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy Rubens, Caitlyn Miklasz, Alexander Hills
  • Publication number: 20240066663
    Abstract: A power tool includes an electric motor including multi-phase windings; and a control circuit for controlling the electric motor to rotate. The control circuit includes a driver circuit including multiple switching elements having multiple driving states to drive the electric motor to rotate; a parameter detection module for detecting an electrical parameter of the control circuit; and a controller for outputting a pulse-width modulation (PWM) control signal to control the driver circuit to change the multiple driving states. The controller is configured to change the absolute value of the variation of a duty cycle of the PWM control signal according to the electrical parameter to control a steady-state error of the electric motor running in a constant speed to be within a preset range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Zhen Xu
  • Publication number: 20240066664
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pad surface cleaning system to be used with a conditioning module to condition a polishing surface of a polishing pad. The pad surface cleaning system may be used to spray the polishing surface with a high-pressure fluid spray to loosen debris from the polishing surface. The pad surface cleaning system may also be used to remove the loosened debris. Further, the pad surface cleaning system may isolate a conditioning disk from a polishing fluid to protect the conditioning disk from reacting with the polishing fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Shou-Sung CHANG, Hui CHEN, Haosheng WU, Jianshe TANG, Sidney P. HUEY, Jeonghoon OH, Chad POLLARD, Chih Chung CHOU, Sameer A. DESHPANDE
  • Publication number: 20240066665
    Abstract: A grindstone includes abrasive grains and a binder for fixing the abrasive grains, and the binder contains a spherical filler for reinforcing the bonding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Hidenori NAGAI, Takashi YAMAGUCHI, Naruto FUWA
  • Publication number: 20240066666
    Abstract: Abrasive material, characterised in that the abrasive material (1) includes a double layer of fabric (2) with connection (3) cut in the middle to form hairs (4) or fibres (4) on the first side (5) of the abrasive material (1), where the hairs (4) are post-treated so that the shape of the hairs (4) is permanently changed, and where the hairs (4) are equipped with abrasive particles (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Johan Jozef F. Maris
  • Publication number: 20240066667
    Abstract: An extendable pronged pair of mandibles device for removing animal nests includes a handle base having a top surface, a bottom surface, a pair of side surfaces, a shaft surface, and a button surface. A handle protrudes out from the bottom surface of the handle base. Additionally, a shaft protrudes out from the shaft surface of the handle base. The shaft has a tubular body for nesting an arm with a pair of mandibles having a plurality of teeth for providing grip upon an animal nest. The pair of mandibles further includes a non-magnetic variation for engaging with the animal nest and a magnetic variation for engaging with a plurality of magnetic elements. A trigger is positioned proximate to the handle of the handle base and is a lever being an actuator for the pair of mandibles when pulled towards the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Eric Smith
  • Publication number: 20240066668
    Abstract: A mandrel for holding and positioning an intraocular lens blank during manufacturing includes a shank portion having a central axis and a lens blank holding section configured to hold the lens blank. The holding section includes a central cavity formed concentrically with the central axis of the mandrel. Projections are formed on a surface of the central cavity and are configured to support a first surface of the lens blank at a fixed distance from the surface of the central cavity. A ring fits within a peripheral portion of the central cavity to hold a second opposing surface of the lens blank. A method for making an intraocular lens using the mandrel includes filling the space formed under the first surface of the lens with a liquid, such as water, freezing the liquid, and then machining and/or milling the second surface of the lens blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Benz Research and Development Corp.
    Inventors: Patrick H. BENZ, Andrew A. LARSON
  • Publication number: 20240066669
    Abstract: A high-precision and high-torsion ratchet wrench comprises a handle head. A center mounting through hole is formed in the middle of a top surface of the handle head. A ratchet head is inserted into the center mounting through hole. A first outer tooth part and a second outer tooth part which longitudinally correspond to each other are formed on an outer wall of the ratchet head. Teeth of the first outer tooth part are located right above the middle of corresponding tooth sockets of the second outer tooth part. Teeth of the second outer tooth part are located right below the middle of corresponding tooth sockets of the first outer tooth part. The first outer tooth part and the second outer tooth part are disposed on the outer wall of the ratchet head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Zhejiang Toolking Hardware & Tools Co.,Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-man CHANG, Fong-chi CHANG
  • Publication number: 20240066670
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wrench, which includes a holding rod, a first mounting member and a second mounting member both arranged on the holding rod. The first mounting member defines a first wrench mouth and a second wrench mouth, and a size of the first wrench mouth is different from a size of the second wrench mouth. The second mounting member defines a third wrench mouth, and the third wrench mouth is defined along an axial direction of the holding rod. The wrench of the present disclosure has multi-functionality and is convenient to use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: CHUNHE QIU
  • Publication number: 20240066671
    Abstract: A centering device for guiding a fastener or a drill during a setting operation. The centering device is arranged in or at a passage opening of a component, which forms a fastening point. The component can be a substantially flat metal part, in particular a lug or bracket for a façade element. The centering device is arranged at the plane of the back of the passage opening and includes a collar and connecting elements between the collar and the edge of the passage opening. The collar has a substantially flat to bead-like annular shape and is formed in the component. The central opening of the collar forms a centering seat for a fastener or drill during setting. A fastening arrangement has a component, centering device and matching screw. The screw forms a form fit via its lower head portion in the passage opening after completion of the setting process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: SFS Group International AG
    Inventors: Roland MAIR, Hanspeter KUSTER, Markus ANDERSAG
  • Publication number: 20240066672
    Abstract: A driving tool has a configuration for preventing deviation of a driving posture of driving members from intended position during a use. The driving tool has a guide member supplied to a driving passage and a relief passage for an engagement portion of a driver to pass. The relief passage is therefore blocked by the guide member, stabilizing a driving posture of the driving member. The guide member is then pushed by a lowermost engagement portion of the driver so as to be retreaded from the relief passage, thereby allowing the engagement portion to move downward in the relief passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nobuyuki HOSHIYAMA, Masaya NAGAO
  • Publication number: 20240066673
    Abstract: A power control circuit includes a non-locked power switch, a capacitor, a power connection unit, a power converter and a self-hold control unit. When the non-locked power switch is grounded and the capacitor is fully charged and the self-hold control unit is controlled to be turned off, the capacitor stops being charged by a power supply apparatus through the power connection unit and the power control circuit enters a sleep mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Cheng-En TSAI