Abstract: A pipe attachment assembly for attaching a pipe to another structure so stresses are reduced within the assembly includes a sleeve positioned either within or outside the pipe which is composed of a material stronger than the pipe material, and an elastomeric bonding material which fills a gap between the pipe and the sleeve. The elastomeric bonding material transfers forces which are externally imposed on the pipe to the sleeve. This reduces bending, compression, tension, or torsion of the pipe in response to external forces, which in turn reduces the risk of a pipe failure at or near the termination or a breach where the pipe forms a joint with other pipes or containers. Various configurations may further improve the transfer of shearing stresses from the pipe to the sleeve, for example varying the width and/or the shear modulus of the elastomeric bonding material along the length of the pipe.

Abstract: A structural member includes one or more walls that define a cavity. A system for reinforcing the cavity includes a substantially rigid carrier configured to reside in the cavity. The carrier includes a pathway disposed in the carrier that provides an aperture between an exterior surface of the carrier and an interior surface of the carrier. An adhesive is disposed in a gap between at least a portion of the exterior surface of the carrier and the wall of the structural member. The adhesive is disposed proximate to the pathway.

Abstract: A capsule-like dosage form, method for producing such dosage form and apparatus are disclosed. Such dosage form is achieved by applying a sleeve over the caplet to provide a coating which is smoother and easier to swallow than an uncoated caplet. The production of the capsule-like dosage form is readily facilitated by simple and inexpensive modifications to existing empty gelatin capsule making equipment.

Abstract: A housing assembly includes a first housing and a second housing adhered to the first housing. Protruding from the first housing or the second housing are one or more hot-melt posts, the other of the first housing and the second housing defines one or more hot-melt holes; each hot-melt post is hot-melted in one of the hot-melt holes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a hollow composite structure by forming a prepreg product using a plurality of prepregs, forming a soft coating layer on an inner surface of the prepreg product, and compressing the prepreg product by applying pressurized air to the coating layer and, at the same time, applying heat to the prepregs.

Abstract: A process for assembling data storage components in which a cylindrically shaped first structure of a data storage device is inserted into an aperture of a second structure, the first structure having a circumferentially extending outer surface and the aperture of the second structure having an aperture sidewall. An annular gap is formed between the outer surface of the first structure and the inner sidewall of the aperture of the second structure, and a plurality of discrete dots of adhesive are placed to span the annular gap following which the adhesive is cured by exposing the adhesive to ultraviolet radiation to attaches the first and second structures into a sub-assembly.

Abstract: An assembly including a first wafer, a second wafer, a spacing wafer configured to be positioned between the first wafer and the second wafer, and a plurality of spacing elements configured to be positioned within the spacing wafer and to contact the first wafer and the second wafer, the spacing elements sized to define a first spacing distance between the first wafer and the second wafer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for applying a patch to an interior surface of a tire, the apparatus comprising a patch holder having the top surface shaped to a contour of the interior surface of the tire, the patch holder comprising a patch receptacle and a plurality of orifices extending there through in fluid communication with a vacuum source, and, an adhesive barrier surrounding the patch receptacle. The steps of a method include placing a patch into a patch receptacle in a tire patch holder, the patch holder having the top surface shaped to a contour of the interior tire surface, directing the patch holder to obliquely contact the interior surface of the tire, and, pressing the patch into substantial adhesive contact with the interior tire surface.

Abstract: An implant includes a substrate and a carrier coupled to the substrate. The carrier including a plurality of objects configured to reflect energy emitted by an ultrasound device. In some embodiments, the carrier includes a plurality of air bubbles that are configured to reflect energy emitted by an ultrasound device. In one embodiment, a method of forming a bodily implant includes forming a substrate, disposing a plurality of air bubbles within a carrier, and applying the carrier to the substrate.

Abstract: Composite fiber reinforced balloons for medical devices are prepared by applying a web of fibers to the exterior of a preformed underlayer balloon, encasing the web with a matrix material to form an assembly, and inserting the assembly into a preformed outer layer balloon to form the composite balloon.

Abstract: A liner for repairing damaged pipes, such as underground sewer or gas pipes is disclosed. The liner comprises a TPU coating on a fibrous mat of non-woven fabric. The TPU coating is a high heat resistance polyester TPU which allows an epoxy resin/amine to be saturated in the non-woven fabric and the cure initiated by the use of steam or hot water. The cured epoxy resin converts the liner from a flexible state to a rigid state as the liner is cured in place inside the pipe. The TPU containing liner may also be used with thermoset resins other than epoxy resins, such as polyester resins and vinyl ester resins.

Abstract: A rotor assembly that includes a shaft and an impeller and/or a rotor core. The shaft is secured within a bore in the impeller and/or the rotor core by an adhesive such that the concentricity of the shaft is smaller than that of the bore. A method of manufacturing the rotor assembly is also described.

Abstract: A method for connecting a catheter balloon with a catheter shaft of a balloon catheter that improves the welding quality of a weld between the catheter balloon and the catheter shaft of the balloon catheter. Preferably, a welding energy absorbing device is arranged, preferably in the form of a coloured tubing, in the area of a fixation site after attaching a pre-fixation and then to irradiate this welding energy absorbing device with the radiation energy to carry out the welding. After the welding the pre-fixation and the welding energy absorbing device are removed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a battery that includes electrode terminals passing through a lid, in which the lid and electrode terminals are securely insulated and sealed while being solidly fixed to each other without using an insulation-forming body or packing. To this end, a lid has upwardly-protruding protrusions formed therein. Through-holes are formed in the protrusions and tapered so as to become narrower toward the top relative to the bottom. Fitting portions forming the middle portions of a cathode terminal board and an anode terminal board are tapered to fit into the through-holes. Heat-welding tape is introduced between the outer faces of the fitting portions and the inner faces of the through-holes. The heat-welding tape is made up of an insulating substrate with heat-welding layers layered on both sides thereof.

Abstract: A method of attaching a first portion and a second portion to each other. An adhesive is exposed to a low temperature in order to obtain a non-tacky adhesive. The non-tacky adhesive is arranged between the two portions. The adhesive is cured. Use of adhesive according to the method.

Abstract: A method for making a radially expandable stent-graft, including positioning a radially expandable stent member concentrically over a first polymeric member, locating a second polymeric member concentrically over the stent member and first polymeric member, and joining the first polymeric member to the second polymeric member through interstices of the stent member at selective locations to form slip planes between the first and second polymeric members. The slip planes accommodate movement of the stent between the polymeric members to facilitate compression of the stent graft to a low profile.

Abstract: An assembly and method for coupling the rotor of a vehicle pedal assembly to the shaft of a vehicle pedal assembly. In one embodiment, the rotor includes a collar with an interior surface defining a plurality of slots and the shaft includes a distal neck which extends into the collar of the rotor. A weld horn is inserted into the collar and into contact with the neck of the shaft for melting a portion of the neck and causing the material of the molten neck to flow into the slots for securing the rotor to the shaft.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods for inserting a non-metallic multi-strand braid through a coil tube. Techniques for bonding one end of a lead line to one end of a multi-strand non-metallic braid are provided. There are also embodiments of steerable instruments described having a plurality of hinged segments; a multi-strand non-metallic braid connected distally to one segment of the plurality of segments and proximally to an actuator; and a steering controller adapted to control the actuator to move the hinged segment using the multi-strand non-metallic braid.

Abstract: There are provided a step of preparing a dummy chip, a step of forming a cavity in a stiffener substrate, a step of providing a second tape base member on one surface of the stiffener substrate, a step of inserting the dummy chip into the cavity to provide the dummy chip on the second tape base member, a step of sealing the stiffener substrate and the dummy chip with a sealing resin, a step of removing the second tape base member and forming a build-up wiring layer on a surface from which the second tape base member is removed, a step of removing the sealing resin; and a step of peeling the dummy chip from the build-up wiring layer.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides an insert that is incorporated into laminated countertops during fabrication of stock countertop material. Once installed, a guide portion of the insert serves as a template for the later removal of a selected cut-out portion of the insert, to leave an opening in the countertop defined at least in part by a remaining portion of the insert. In this way, the insert may for example serve as both a template for cutting a sink opening in a laminated countertop, and as a component of a sink undermounting system in the laminated countertop.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method to install an insert to reduce surface deflection, the method comprising the steps of: apply a release agent to a receptacle in a panel, install an insert in the receptacle, and apply an adhesive around the insert in the receptacle. Where the insert bonds to the panel, and the release agent configured to substantially prevent a bond between the insert and at least one side of a surface in the panel. The release agent, configured to release the surface tension between the insert and the panel surface. In another preferred aspect, a flex agent bonds the insert to the panel, where the flex agent configured to releases the tension between the panel surface and the insert; and the flex agent provides support to the panel surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for forming a composite from a cyanoacrylate composition and a filler within depressions, holes, cracks or spaces in a substrate. The system also allows for the placement of a cantilevered member in the filled depression, hole, crack or space in the substrate to support a load when the cyanoacrylate has cured.

Abstract: An improved design and a method of assembly of end fittings to sucker rods which may be of conventional length or continuous sucker rods is described herein. The end fittings and rods are assembled so as to form wedges which enhance the connectability of the end fitting to the rod, and further, the wedge or wedges approach the rod asymptotically so as to avoid any abrupt discontinuities in the wedge or wedges thus substantially eliminating stress concentration areas and potential failure areas in the rod. The assembly method provides for integrity in the rod to end fitting assembly to promote longer connection life and fewer shop rejections and field failures.

Abstract: Three-dimensional carbon fiber based composite support structures and methods for the manufacture and use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, such a support structure may include a lattice of intersecting support members made of a carbon fiber composite material and a cover of the same carbon fiber composite material as the lattice, fused to at least one side of the lattice and covering at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a planar electronic device includes applying a non-conductive fluid polymer to a lower side of a planar substrate. The substrate includes a hole extending through the substrate. The method also includes curing the fluid polymer to form a solid centering layer on the lower side of the substrate, with the centering layer extending across the hole along the lower side of the substrate. The method further includes loading a ferrite material body into the hole of the substrate through the upper side of the substrate, embedding the ferrite material body in an encapsulating material in the hole, and forming one or more conductive loops around the ferrite material body. The ferrite material body is held within the substrate between the lower side and the upper side of the substrate by the encapsulating material.

Abstract: A beaded composite panel is fabricated using composite plies. An opening is formed in each of plies, and each ply is laid up on a bead feature and drawn down over the bead feature in the area of the opening so as to widen the opening into a gap allowing the ply to conform to the contour of the bead feature. Patches are fabricated and placed on the plies overlying over the openings. The laid-up plies are compacted and cured.

Abstract: A method of creating a positive substance joint between components (1,2) involves the provisioning of the components (1, 2) and placing them at a joining position in relation to one another such that they contact at least one joining point or are kept apart by a narrow joining gap. The components (1, 2) feature a locating device that forces the components (1, 2) to fit and interlock in their relative position at the joining point. The components (1, 2) are then joined by a positive substance joint.

Abstract: Method for joining a rubber mount or a rubber-metal mount (3) to a bearing seat (2) of a chassis mount (1), wherein the rubber mount or the rubber-metal mount (3) is pressed into the bearing seat (2), wherein the rubber mount or the rubber-metal mount (3) is adhesively bonded to the bearing seat (2) after being pressed in, and a chassis mount (1) with a rubber mount or a rubber-metal mount (3) pressed into a bearing seat (2), wherein the rubber mount or the rubber-metal mount (3) is adhesively bonded to the bearing seat (2).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus impregnate a lining module for repairing a pipe. An end area of the lining module provided with a resin-absorbing layer and an air-tight, outer coating, is introduced into an air-tight sleeve, and an auxiliary introduction device is fixed at an introduction area of the lining module. The transitions between the lining module and the sleeve and between the introduction area and the auxiliary introduction device are closed off in an air-tight manner by at least one sealing device. The auxiliary introduction device is closed off with respect to the ambient by a releasable blocking device in an air-tight manner in such a way that the chamber, formed by the sleeve and the auxiliary introduction device and optionally also the lining module, is closed in an air-tight manner and an introduction chamber accessible from the outside is provided for filling with resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catheter for the delivery of fluid medication across an anatomical region. In accordance with some embodiments, the catheter includes an elongated tubular member made of a porous membrane. The porous membrane is configured so that a fluid introduced into an open end of the tubular member will flow through side walls of the tubular member at a substantially uniform rate along a length of the tubular member. In accordance with other embodiments, the catheter includes an elongated “weeping” tubular coil spring attached to an end of, or enclosed within, a tube. Fluid within the spring and greater than or equal to a threshold pressure advantageously flows radially outward between the spring coils. Advantageously, the fluid is dispensed substantially uniformly throughout a length of the spring. In accordance with other embodiments, the catheter includes a tube having a plurality of exit holes in a side wall of the tube.

Abstract: A method of visually verifying the application of a primer or adhesion promoter to a surface for optimizing the adhesion of a bonding tape to the surface. A fluorescing agent is mixed with the primer and a light source is emitted on the surface causing the agent to fluoresce when the primer is applied. The technician can then visually verify coverage of the primer. The fluorescing agent does not affect the bonding properties of the bonding tape or affect the aesthetic appearance of the surface or the material being bonded to the surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an identity booklet cover provided with a radio frequency identification device having an antenna and a chip (12) connected to the antenna, the method including the following steps: producing an antenna (12) having contacts (13 and 14) on a support (10), creating a recess (20) between the contacts (13 and 14), placing adhesive dielectric material (25, 26) near the contacts of the antenna, positioning an integrated circuit module (19) on the support so that the groups of contacts of the module are opposite the contacts of the antenna and the encapsulation of the module is in the recess (20), placing on the face of the support featuring the antenna at least one layer of thermo-adhesive film (40, 50, 60), placing a cover layer (70) on the layer (or) layer(s) (40 or 50 and 60) of thermo-adhesive film, laminating all the layers.

Abstract: A composite gear part (4) for a gear arrangement is disclosed. The composite gear part (4) comprises a shaft part (3) adapted to be rotationally mounted in a gear arrangement, an inner part (5) made from a first material, and an outer part (6) made from a second material, said outer part (6) being fixed circumferentially to the inner part (5), and said outer part (6) having a plurality of gear teeth formed therein. The outer part (6) must be made from a material which is sufficiently durable and hard to fulfil requirements to gear teeth. The material may be a surface hardened high-alloyed steel or a high-alloyed cast iron. The material of the inner part (5) need not fulfil such requirements and may, e.g., be cast iron. Accordingly, the required amount of the more expensive and possibly scarce material is reduced. The inner part (5) is formed integrally with the shaft part (3).

Abstract: A method for connecting a rubber bearing or a rubber-metal bearing to a bearing seat of a vehicle bearing includes applying a bonding agent on a surface of the bearing seat facing the rubber bearing or the rubber-metal bearing, and performing vulcanization after the rubber bearing or the rubber-metal bearing has been pressed into the bearing seat.

Abstract: A wafer level lens module includes a first optical layer, a spacer layer and a second optical layer. The spacer layer is disposed upon the first optical layer, having a hole through the spacer layer for light passage, wherein a surface of the hole substantially avoids light reflection. And the second optical layer is disposed upon the spacer layer.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention a thermoplastic element for the protection against corrosion in the thermofused splicing of a thermoplastic tube to a thermoplastic connection, which element has the shape of a fully thermoplastic tubular sleeve, able to be introduced into a socket mouth formed by the expansion of the tube end, said splice element bearing only one internal diameter and two external diameters which define a cylindrical external portion of larger diameter and a tubular projection which diameter is smaller than the former, and which is introduced into the thermoplastic tube, a lateral wall of the external portion defining a front butt of said thermoplastic element against the end of the thermoplastic tube. Said splicing element also exhibits an auxiliary ring which operates as a reference point for the assembly thereof.

Abstract: An electro-optic display is produced using a sub-assembly comprising a front sheet, an electro-optic medium; and an adhesive layer. An aperture is formed through the adhesive layer where the adhesive layer is not covered by the electro-optic medium, and the sub-assembly is adhered to a backplane having a co-operating member with the aperture engaged with a co-operating member, thus locating the sub-assembly relative to the backplane. In another form of electro-optic display, a chip extends through an aperture in the electro-optic medium and adhesive layer. In a third form, the aforementioned sub-assembly is secured to a backplane and then a cut is made through both backplane and sub-assembly to provide an aligned edge.

Abstract: An optical connector includes a fiber-support block configured to couple cores of a plurality of optical fibers, and a lens-support block including a contact surface provided with a plurality of openings, the contact surface contacted to a contact surface of the fiber-support block, the cores of the optical fibers projecting from the contact surface of the fiber-support block insertable into the respective openings, the lens-support block having pairs of collimate lenses and convex lenses in the respective openings, each of the collimate lenses and a corresponding one of the convex lenses being spaced apart from each other in an optical-axis direction, the collimate lenses being movable in the optical-axis direction and being pressed by elastically deformable members, respectively, in the optical-axis direction and toward the contact surface of the fiber-support block.

Abstract: A method of applying a flexible, biodegradable sheet of starch-based material to mask a surface to be coated is described. The sheet is a solid, flexible, expanded, close-celled foam. The sheet is dispersible in water.

Abstract: A reinforcer includes a carrier conforming generally to one or more inner walls of a cavity, and an adhesive arranged in one or more beads between the carrier and the one or more inner walls of the cavity, such that when the one or more adhesive beads is cured, the carrier is adhered to the one or more inner walls defining the cavity.

Abstract: A mobile wireless device and method are disclosed. A circuit board is located in a housing, and antenna element means is adhered to an internal surface of the housing by an electrically conductive rubber member comprising adhesive agent means. A power input terminal is located on the circuit board and electrically coupled to an end of the electrically conductive rubber member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer.

Abstract: A barrier of foamed phenolic resin is provided for a barrier connector. In use, the barrier temporarily holds cables in place while a potting agent is used to permanently secure said cables within the barrier connector.

Abstract: A method for making a composite magnetic-dielectric disc assembly includes forming a dielectric ceramic annular cylinder, forming a magnetic ceramic rod, assembling the magnetic ceramic rod coaxially inside the dielectric ceramic cylinder, joining the magnetic ceramic rod to the dielectric ceramic cylinder using an adhesive comprising a ceramic material to form a rod-and-cylinder assembly, and slicing the rod-and-cylinder assembly to form a plurality of composite magnetic-dielectric disc-shaped assemblies. The magnetic-dielectric disc assemblies can be used as components of, for example, circulators, isolators, or similar electrical assemblies.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a blade spar for a wind turbine blade includes positioning a first spar segment having a first adhering portion; positioning a second spar segment having a second adhering portion at the first spar segment such that the first adhering portion and the second adhering portion are at least partially overlapping, wherein an adhesive is at least partially provided between the overlapping adhering portions; providing at least one fiber layer impregnated with an uncured resin on the outer surfaces of the first and second spar segments at least in the joint region of the first and second spar segments; and simultaneously curing the adhesive and the resin, thereby fixating the first and the second spar segments to each other.

Abstract: Inserts such as screw threaded receivers are provided with an activatable adhesive so they can be inserted into a cavity of an article of manufacture and the adhesive activated to secure the insert within the article.

Abstract: A stackable equipment container includes at least one reinforcement panel made of a composite material attached to the container on an interior surface proximate an arrangement of stackable elements. The panel is attached to the container using spin-weld plugs installed at a high rotation rate. Through the installation of the spin-weld plugs, the panel becomes fused or welded to the container. In one embodiment, the rotation rate of the spin-weld plugs during installation is sufficient to cause the panel and container to locally vulcanize with each other and with the spin-weld plugs. The panel provides the container with increased strength and operates to minimize or eliminate distortion of the stackable elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of more precisely and easily realizing cooling channels constituting a ceramic brake disk rotor. In order to achieve an object of the invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a ceramic brake disk rotor having internal cooling channels, comprising the steps of: (a) producing loading portions 110, 210, frictional surfaces 120, 220, and vanes 300 of the disk rotor respectively through separate processes using a carbon fiber reinforced carbon-carbon composite; (b) fabricating the loading portions 110, 210, frictional surfaces 120, 220, and vanes 300 respectively produced through separate processes into one structure and (c) performing a liquid silicon-melt infiltration process for the fabricated one structure.

Abstract: A method of bonding a capillary tube made of a thermally deformable material to a passage in a glass wafer comprising the steps of treating the surface of the capillary tube to render the surface bondable and wettable by a conventional epoxy resin; inserting a support inside the capillary to prevent inward deformation of the capillary during subsequent fabricating steps; inserting the supported capillary inside the port on the wafer; heating an end of the capillary proximate a bottom portion of the port to effect melting of a portion of the heated end of the capillaries; moving the melted end of the capillary into contact with a wall of the port at a desired location for the capillary in the port, thus forming a temporary seal between the capillary and the wall of the port; and introducing an epoxy around the capillary to bind the capillary to the wafer.

Abstract: A method of mounting a grip jacket to a handlebar includes the steps of sleeving an elongated detachable bagging onto a handlebar, the detachable bagging having a closed first end and a closed second end for preventing the handlebar from entering an inside of the detachable bagging, by making the first end be stopped against a distal end of the handlebar and then gradually pushing the detachable bagging toward the handlebar until the detachable bagging fully covers the handlebar; mounting a grip jacket onto the detachable bagging in such a way that the detachable bagging is located between the grip jacket and the handlebar and the second end is exposed outside; and finally drawing the detachable bagging to remove it from the handlebar.