Inserting Of Lamina In Hole, Aperture Or Recess Of Other Lamina And Adherence To Side Walls Thereof Patents (Class 156/293)
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Publication number: 20130224630Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell and a manufacturing method thereof includes a unit cell and a cell coupling member. The unit cell includes a first electrode layer, an electrolyte layer surrounding an outer peripheral surface of the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer surrounding the electrolyte layer so that one end portion of the electrolyte layer is exposed. The cell coupling member is coupled to the unit cell and includes a coupling member. A sealing member including at least two layers having different porosities is coated on at least one portion of the coupling member to seal the unit cell and the cell coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Young-Sun Kwon, Sang-Jun Kong, Hyun Soh, Kwang-Jin Park, Gyu-Jong Bae, Duk-Hyoung Yoon, Tae-Ho Kwon
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Publication number: 20130222794Abstract: A coordinate measurement machine having a feeler whose position is determined optically and a lens for use in such a machine and a method for making a lens for a coordinate measurement machine, having a flexible feeler having a sensing tip, positioned substantially at the focal point of the objective lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: QUALITY VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Edward T. Polidor
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Publication number: 20130220524Abstract: Drive shafts having helical blades and methods of making are disclosed. In one method a helical auger blade is formed by twisting or sculpting a heated polymer tube which has been placed over a cylindrical drive shaft. In another method a drive shaft is placed within a helical winding and heat is applied to melt polymer which has been coated over one or both of the drive shaft and helical winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LPInventors: Jenny Zeroni, Cory David Sills, Victoria Schuman, Marc D. Knutson, Bryan Matthew Ladd, Benjamin Robert Fruland, Lucas Schneider, Alexander J. Rice
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Patent number: 8518198Abstract: A method for connecting a plastic workpiece to a further workpiece. The method includes inserting a pin on the plastic workpiece through a through-opening in the further workpiece and abutting the first and second workpieces against one another. A friction tool, which has a clamping ring and a friction pin, is engaged to the pin and the friction pin is rotated so that frictional heat produced by friction between the friction pin and the pin brings the pin into a plastic state. The rotating friction pin is moved parallel to the axis of rotation toward the working surface so that the pin is plastically deformed.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht Zentrum für Material—und Küstenforschung GmbHInventors: Sergio de Traglia Amancio Filho, Jorge F. dos Santos, André Bastos Abibe
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Publication number: 20130216975Abstract: A dispensing container for dental compound, wherein said dispensing container comprises a housing, on the inside of which a slide surface is formed that is intended for engagement with a plunger. The housing encloses an interior and is provided with an outlet channel. A portion of a needle is inserted into the outlet channel. A gap is present between the circumference of the needle and the outlet channel. An adhesive is introduced into the gap. A method also produces a dispensing container of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Transcodent GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Transcodent GmbH & Co. KG
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Publication number: 20130207131Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device including a substrate; a sealing sheet, which covers the substrate; a getter, which is interposed between at least a portion of the substrate and the sealing sheet; and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive, which bonds the sealing sheet onto the substrate, wherein a getter-housing groove is in surfaces of the sealing sheet and the adhesive layer facing the substrate, and the getter is located in the getter-housing groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Ho-Young Jeong
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Publication number: 20130206465Abstract: An electronic device includes a first member including a reference potential terminal; a second member placed on a first surface of the first member and having conductivity; and a functional element accommodated in a cavity surrounded by the first member and the second member, wherein the second member and the reference potential terminal are electrically connected via a contact portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Seiko Epson Corporation
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Publication number: 20130207383Abstract: In a method for installing a fitting (322; 650; 652) in a containment piping system (320), a closure collar (404) is slid over a first outer pipe (34). An insertion end (402) of a socket coupling (400) is inserted into a socket (82) of an outer member (342) of the fitting. The insertion end of the socket coupling is secured to the socket of the outer member. A first end portion of a first inner pipe (31) which protrudes beyond a first end (52) of the first outer pipe (34) is mated to an inner member (40) of the fitting. The first end portion of the first inner pipe is secured to the inner member of the fitting to form a first inner joint. The closure collar is slid to insert an insertion end (406) of the closure collar into a socket (408) of the socket coupling. The closure collar is secured to the socket of the socket coupling to form a first outer joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GEORG FISCHER LLCInventor: Georg Fisher LLC
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Patent number: 8506744Abstract: A method includes providing a first sheet and a second sheet, wherein at least one of the first or second sheet has a portion that is transparent; forming a first groove in a first surface of the first sheet adjacent to an edge of the first sheet; applying an adhesive material to an area of the first surface of the first sheet at least partially along a length of the first groove between the first groove and the adjacent edge of the first sheet; and pressing the second sheet against the first surface of the first sheet to adhere the second sheet to the first sheet. The first groove is arranged so as to substantially prevent the adhesive material from spreading past the first groove when the second sheet is pressed against the first sheet.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Joseph Christopher Puma
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Publication number: 20130200160Abstract: A tamper sensitive RFID tag includes a housing defining a channel that is configured to receive a portion of an object associated with the RFID tag. Included with the tamper sensitive RFID tag is a tamper sensitive RFID label that is adhesively secured to a first portion of the housing, and a second securement means for securing the RFID label to a second portion of the housing in a position between the first and second portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Mark Skoine, Hans Steege, Joel Greenblatt
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Publication number: 20130204206Abstract: A hub assembly is provided for accommodating a medical professional to grip and manipulate two components of a catheter hub and move one component longitudinally relative to the other, then removably engaging the two components of the catheter hub to restrict movement there between. The two catheter hub components include a proximal hub and a distal hub. The proximal hub and the distal hub are configured to removably engage with one another. The proximal hub is affixed to a first catheter member, such as a multi-lumen catheter, while the distal hub is affixed to a second catheter member, such as a sheath. The first catheter member and the second catheter member are cooperatively engaged and concentric with one another. Relative movement of the proximal and distal hubs translates into relative movement of the first and second catheter members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: BiO2 Medical, Inc.Inventor: BiO2 Medical, Inc.
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Patent number: 8500839Abstract: A panel filter including a pleated filter media, a frame and a screen is provided. The pleated filter media is supported by the frame which is a one-piece die cut frame or a two-piece die cut frame with integrally formed webbing and border. The pleated filter media is further supported by the screen on one or both sides.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Clarcor Air Filtration Products, Inc.Inventors: LaMonte A. Crabtree, John Davis, Daniel R. Haas
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Publication number: 20130197563Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols for such procedures is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula, and further including apparatus and methods for wrapping and/or folding the expandable element either before or after a procedure to reduce its profile to fit through the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: ADVANCED POLYMERS, INC.Inventor: Advanced Polymers, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130194046Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved systems and methods for external frit mounted components on a sensor device. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating a sensor device comprises securing at least one component stack on a sensor body over at least one opening in the sensor body, wherein the at least one component stack comprises a plurality of components and applying a frit to the plurality of components in the at least one component stack and the sensor body. The method further comprises heating the frit, the at least one component stack, and the sensor body such that the frit melts and cooling the frit, the at least one component stack, and the sensor body such that the at least one component stack is secured to the sensor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Christina Marie Schober, Jennifer S. Strabley, Bernard Fritz, James A. Vescera, Kenneth Salit, Delmer L. Smith, Terry Dean Stark
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Publication number: 20130195402Abstract: A collimator system comprises a micro lens array and a fiber array. The fiber array has a substrate with a plurality of holes for holding a plurality of optical fibers. The fibers are glued into the holes. Before gluing, each of the fibers is positioned against the same side of a corresponding hole resulting in all fibers being located substantially equally with respect to the holes. The lens array is mounted with an offset to the fiber array resulting in alignment of the fibers and the lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: SCHLEIFRING UND APPARATEBAU GMBHInventor: Gregor Popp
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Publication number: 20130192707Abstract: Apparatus and method of manufacturing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method may include providing a fluid retaining layer; wrapping a plurality of tensile armour elements around the fluid retaining layer; and wrapping a crush resistant elongate body that houses at least one fibre element around the fluid retaining layer and radially between two of the plurality of tensile armour elements. Matrix material provided in the elongate body may be cured subsequent to fitting the pipe body to an end fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Wellstream International LimitedInventors: Geoffrey Stephen Graham, Neville Dodds
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Patent number: 8496775Abstract: A method for attaching a release paper to a backsheet having depressed regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Rong Deng, Steven J. Waas, Gregory J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20130186563Abstract: A jig provided with a holding protrusion is used; a guide is overlaid on an outer circumferential surface of the holding protrusion; the guide ring is compressed toward an inner circumferential side through a decompression hole opened in the outer circumferential surface of the holding protrusion; the guide ring is brought into close contact with the outer circumferential surface of the holding protrusion; an adhesive is applied to an outer circumferential surface of the guide ring; the roller is overlaid on the guide ring; pressure reduction is released to return the guide ring to its original outer diameter and press the adhesive applied to the outer circumferential surface of the guide ring against an inner circumferential surface of the roller; and after adhesively fixing the guide ring to the inner circumferential surface, the roller is removed from the jig.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC FINE POLYMER, INC.Inventor: Daisuke Shoji
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Publication number: 20130186562Abstract: A composition including at least one curable structural adhesive, and at least one chemically cross-linked elastomer, wherein the chemically cross-linked elastomer is present in the structural adhesive as penetrating polymer network. Such a composition constitutes a so-called shape memory material and is suitable for reinforcing cavities in structural components, such as, for example, in automobile bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AGInventor: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
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Patent number: 8491690Abstract: A panel filter including a pleated filter media, a frame and a screen is provided. The pleated filter media is supported by the frame which is a one piece die cut frame or a two-piece die cut frame with integrally formed webbing and border. The pleated filter media is further supported by the screen on one or both sides.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Clarcor Air Filtration Products, Inc.Inventors: LaMonte A. Crabtree, John Davis, Daniel R. Haas
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Patent number: 8491748Abstract: Provided is a gluing method for assembling an optical transceiver module. In the gluing method, a substrate, a lens and a lens barrel are provided. The lens barrel is mounted on the substrate and includes a top surface and an inner surface. The lens includes an upper surface. A rotatable platform is provided to hold the substrate. The lens is positioned in the lens barrel, with the upper surface being lower than the top surface relative to the substrate. A gluing syringe containing glue is positioned above the upper surface. The gluing syringe is moved toward the lens such that a syringe needle of the gluing syringe is closer to the substrate and is yet spaced from the upper surface. The syringe needle is then moved to contact the inner surface. The rotatable platform is rotated and the glue is output to glue the lens to the inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Chen Lai
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Patent number: 8491742Abstract: A method for embossing an absorbent article using a segmented anvil and attaching a release paper to a backsheet having depressed regions.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Steve J. Waas, Gregory J. Wilson, Rong Deng, Valerie J. Henderson
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Publication number: 20130181436Abstract: An injection joint for a socket and pipe end pipe joint, which includes a socket, a pipe end inserted into the socket with a gap therebetween, and an flange ring capping the socket. Flange rings are disclosed which include an injection port and/or a slit. Injection joints may provide a recess in the pipe OD into which the flange ring is received, the recess functioning to stop travel of the flange ring during injection and widening the gap to facilitate adhesive travel. The split in the ring facilitates mounting the ring into the recess and functions as exit port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: IPS CORPORATIONInventor: IPS Corporation
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Patent number: 8486215Abstract: A two-piece washing tank for a dishwasher and a method for manufacturing the two-piece washing tank for a dishwasher. The dishwasher includes a washing container and an assembly base made from plastic. The washing container has a base formed from a substantial portion of the top side of the plastic assembly base and side and rear walls formed substantially of stainless steel.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete GmbHInventors: Klaus Amann, Helmut Jerg, Cengiz Kücük, Anton Oppel, Manfred Seeβle, Ernst Stickel, Wilhelm Thibaut
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Publication number: 20130174974Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a thru-hole through a composite structure having a plurality of internal compartments. An insert ring is connected to the composite structure to create a protective layer around the periphery of a penetration formed within the composite structure. An adhesive is disposed between the composite structure and the insert ring to create a fluid-tight seal between the insert ring and the internal compartments. In this regard, the fluid-tight seal mitigates fluid flow between the internal compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATIONInventor: NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
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Publication number: 20130174952Abstract: A tyre tread includes a cellulose-based filler material placed in a cavity of the tread. The filler material includes a blend of a degradable cellulose-based thermoplastic and an unsaturated thermoplastic elastomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicants: MICHELIN RECHERCHE ET TECHNIQUE S.A., COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELINInventors: Vincent Abad, Emmanuel Custodero
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Patent number: 8480837Abstract: The seamless edge-sealing method of fluorine resin coating comprises following steps: (I) Putting the raw material of fluorine resin into a mold to obtain a cylinder (1) through one of the below ways: First, pressure maintaining and demolding, finally sintering the mold formed casting; Second, mechanical injecting; Third, mechanical vulcanizing; (II) Cutting the cylinder (1) into rings (3) and cutting each ring (3) to form an annular slot (31) on the inner wall of each ring; (III) Cutting a piece of base fabric of fluorine resin coating (2) into the shape adapted for the ring (3), and then stuffing the edge of the cut fabric of fluorine resin coating into the slot (31) of the ring; (IV) After hot-pressing, obtaining a piece of fabric of fluorine resin coating (4).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Ningbo Superbright Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yanyan Xue
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Patent number: 8470118Abstract: In a method of assembling a laser probe tip, an optical fiber comprising an optical fiber core and silica glass cladding surrounding the core is provided. A fiber cap formed of silica glass is also provided. Silicone oil is applied to a surface of the cladding at a distal end of the optical fiber or an interior surface of the fiber cap. The distal end of the optical fiber is inserted into the interior cavity of the fiber cap. The silicone oil is then converted into silica glass, which bonds the fiber cap to the optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: AMS Research CorporationInventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Ming Ko
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Patent number: 8470225Abstract: A transport/storage tray is made by injecting molding of plastic an upper floor panel formed with an array of throughgoing holes and a separate lower floor panel with an array of throughgoing holes. Then the upper and lower panels are juxtaposed with each of the holes of the upper panel aligned with a respective one of the holes of the lower panel, and the two panels are welded together.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Fritz Schaefer GmbHInventors: Dietheim Hirz, Matthias Jung, Andreas Nieder
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Publication number: 20130158412Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring a physiological parameter of tissue in a patient are provided herein. In a first example, tissue interface pad for applying optical signals to tissue of a patient is provided. The tissue interface pad includes a first surface configured to interface with the tissue of the patient and further includes a first guide channel disposed generally parallel to a second guide channel. The first guide channel is configured to route an input optical fiber to a first location and optically couple an end of the input optical fiber to the tissue at the first location. The second guide channel is configured to route an output optical fiber to a second location and optically couple an end of the output optical fiber to the tissue at the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLCInventors: Sarah Hayman, Friso Schlottau, Chuck Haisley
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Publication number: 20130155483Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical fiber free space isolator. The optical fiber free space isolator can be used with various laser devices, and includes a magnetic support and an optical subassembly. The magnetic support is mounted at the output port of a laser device, and the optical subassembly is fixed to the magnetic support. The optical subassembly may be housed in a U-shaped slot formed in the magnetic support. The present invention further includes an assembly method for the optical fiber free space isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Near MARGALIT, Leo Ye
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Patent number: 8459880Abstract: Disclosed are fiber optic connectors including a holder for attaching a fiber optic cable to a fiber optic connector along with cable assemblies and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the holder includes a first and a second cantilevered arm that are squeezed together when a sleeve is placed over the holder. Further, one or more of the cantilevered arm may include a plurality of teeth for “biting” into the cable jacket and providing a suitable fiber optic cable retention force. The fiber optic connectors, cable assemblies and methods disclosed herein are advantageous since they allow the craft to quickly, reliably, and easily attach a robust fiber optic cable to a connector, thereby providing a rugged solution for the craft.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Guy J. Castonguay, Howard C. Schwartz, JiWei Sun, Chanh C. Vo
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Publication number: 20130139797Abstract: A ball (100) having a foam core (110) with a channel recess (114) formed on its surface is enclosed by a cover assembly including a rubber channel assembly (120) in the shape of a spherical curve, such as a baseball curve, and fabric panels (132) that are fixed to the channel assembly. The channel assembly is configured to be inserted into the channel recess in the core. In an embodiment, a heat-activated adhesive substrate is disposed between the cover assembly and the core. In an embodiment, a launcher engages the channel assembly to aid in throwing the ball. In an embodiment, a removable insert (220) is insertable to be retained in the channel assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: CANINE HARDWARE INC.Inventors: Mark J. Oblack, Kyle D. Burger, Mark D. Thinnes
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Publication number: 20130140096Abstract: Earth-boring tools comprise a body comprising at least one pocket extending into the body. A first discrete cutting element segment is secured within the at least one pocket. At least another discrete cutting element segment is secured within the at least one pocket. Methods of forming a cutting structure secured to an earth-boring tool comprise disposing at least one discrete cutting element or at least one cutting element segment within a pocket or recess formed in a blade extending longitudinally and radially over a face of a body. At least one discrete wearable element or at least another discrete cutting element segment is disposed within the pocket or recess. The at least one discrete cutting element or at least one discrete cutting element segment and the at least one discrete wearable element or at least another discrete cutting element segment are secured to the blade within the pocket or recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Christopher J. Cleboski, Juan Miguel Bilen
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Publication number: 20130136284Abstract: A method for producing a tube for a hearing aid is disclosed. And more specifically, a method is disclosed for anchoring a fiber to a tube of a hearing aid, the fiber running through the tube. The fiber is positioned within the tube as a reinforcement fiber to improve the pull strength of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Sonion Nederland B.V.Inventor: Sonion Nederland B.V.
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Publication number: 20130136893Abstract: Disclosed are ceramic articles comprising ceramic honeycomb bodies and an aqueous composition, for example in the form of a cold-set plug, as well as processes for preparing ceramic articles and processes for making an aqueous composition for use with ceramic articles, for example as a cold-set plug composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Keith Norman Bubb, Anthony Joseph Cecce, Thomas Richard Chapman
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Publication number: 20130136399Abstract: A ferrule for a multilayer waveguide connector includes a face having mechanical alignment slots arranged in a bidirectional lattice structure, the mechanical alignment slots including first slots disposed in a first direction, the first slots configured to respectively receive one end of waveguide layers, and second slots disposed in a second direction different from the first direction, the second slots configured to respectively receive protrusions transverse from a main surface of the waveguide layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: International Business Machines Corporation
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Patent number: 8449713Abstract: A method of making a device by integrally molding. The device includes an inflatable mask comprising a relatively stiff component and a relatively soft compliant flexible component. The mask is insertable, at least when deflated, through a mouth of the patient to an inserted location within a patient. The inserted location is near a laryngeal inlet of the patient. The device also includes an airway tube and an evacuation tube coupled to the mask. The relatively soft compliant flexible component of the mask is integrally formed in a single moulding operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: The Laryngeal Mask Company LimitedInventor: Archibald I. J. Brain
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Publication number: 20130126021Abstract: A sealed microfluidic conduit assembly is fabricated by forming a joint through which a first conduit fluidly communicates with a second conduit, by bringing the first conduit into contact with the second conduit. A layer of malleable material surrounding one or both conduits is compressed against the joint to fluidly seal the joint, by applying a radial force to an outer surface of a jacket surrounding the conduits and malleable layer. The respective compositions and/or sizes of the first conduit and second conduit may be different.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: DH Technologies Development Pte. Ltd.Inventor: Steven Edward Hobbs
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Publication number: 20130118247Abstract: Reinforced directional drilling assemblies and methods of forming reinforced directional drilling assemblies are provided. Strengthening materials may be incorporated into a resilient layer and/or a polymer-based composite material within a directional drilling assembly to improve the durability and performance of a power section within the directional drilling assembly. Inclusion of strengthening materials within a directional drilling assembly may provide a method to detect the status of a power section and send a signal from downhole upon detecting status of the power section. Inclusion of strengthening materials also may provide a method to collect data about operating conditions, including pressure, temperature, torque, RPM, stress level, shock, vibration, downhole weight on bit, and/or equivalent circulating density to send to the surface or to MWD/LWD systems. The strengthening materials may collect data by themselves or in conjunction with a sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Hossein Akbari, Geraint Jones
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Publication number: 20130123768Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a fiber optic guidewire having a hypotube with a plurality of openings that provide variable stiffness and tracking characteristics between at least one proximal segment and one distal segment of the guidewire. In some embodiments, the guidewire further comprises a mandrel disposed within the hypotube, the mandrel cooperating with the optical fibers to permit the distal end of the hypotube to be shaped as desired by a user. Methods of manufacturing and using the guidewire are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2013Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: The Spectranetics CorporationInventor: The Spectranetics Corporation
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Patent number: 8440046Abstract: The invention relates to a novel method for fastening at least one plate, such as a glass panel, in a profile, which has an assembly groove for peripherally receiving an edge of the glass panel. The method is characterized in that on at least one of the glass panels and an inside of the assembly groove oriented parallel thereto an assembly rubber seal is disposed, on the surface of which facing the glass panel a double-sided adhesive tape having a cover film that covers the side of the double-sided adhesive tape facing the glass panel is attached, wherein the glass panel is inserted into the assembly groove and is pressed against the double-sided adhesive tape in the assembly groove by at least one counter element disposed on the opposite side of the glass panel, or by the opposite inside of the assembly groove, and wherein the cover film is removed when the glass panel is inserted into the assembly groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Kaba Gilgen AGInventors: Beat Dutsch, Manfred Lehmann
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Patent number: 8440045Abstract: A method of fabricating a conformal deltoid noodle includes providing a composite prepreg material having a predetermined length and a width, the predetermined length being aligned along a longitudinal axis; subjecting the composite prepreg material to a cutting process to form a notched section coextensive along the predetermined length; and rolling the composite prepreg material along its width to create the conformal deltoid noodle.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft CorporationInventors: Jonathan Bremmer, Robert A. Lacko, Jeffrey G. Sauer, Paul H. Denavit, William E. Hovan, Edward J. Fabian
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Publication number: 20130114153Abstract: A camera lens assembly is provided, including a holder, a lens module, and a metal frame. The lens module is fixed in the holder by an adhesive and includes a lens, a substrate connected to the lens, and a plurality solder balls disposed on the substrate. The metal frame is disposed around the lens module and fixed to the holder, wherein the metal frame forms an opening with the solder balls exposed thereto, and the lens module and the metal frame form a gap there between.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventor: Yin-Dong Lu
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Publication number: 20130108830Abstract: A composite plate structure including a fiber composite sheet, a metal layer, and a resin layer is provided. The fiber composite sheet includes a first fiber layer, a core layer, and a second fiber layer. The core layer is disposed between the first fiber layer and the second fiber layer. The metal layer is disposed on the fiber composite sheet and has at least one opening. A portion of the second fiber layer is located in the opening. The resin layer is disposed on the metal layer. In addition, a manufacturing method of the composite plate structure is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Jung-Chin Wu, Po-An Lin, Han-Ching Huang, Chih-Wen Chiang, Yen-Ling Liu
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Publication number: 20130105071Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lead includes pre-forming at least one relief section along a length of an elongated conductor having a first end and an opposing second end. The conductor with the pre-formed relief section is inserted into a conductor lumen defined along a length of an elongated lead body. The lead body has a first end and an opposing second end. An electrode is disposed at the first end of the lead body. The first end of the conductor is electrically coupled to the electrode. A terminal is disposed at the second end of the lead body. The second end of the conductor is electrically coupled to the terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION CORPORATIONInventor: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
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Publication number: 20130099003Abstract: A method for producing a data storage medium body for a portable data storage medium having a core layer and at least one top layer, wherein the core layer contains a chip module. The chip module has a surface which is adverse to lamination and has an adhesive deposit applied on the module surface; a recess is provided in the core layer and the chip module is inserted into the recess such that the module surface having the adhesive deposit is situated towards the open side of the recess; a top layer is applied over the module surface; then the above arrangement is laminated. The adhesive deposit combines intimately with the adjoining top layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Glesecke & Devrlent GmbHInventors: Thomas Tarantino, Walter Ponikwar, Tobias Salzer, Günter Endres, Cristina Schellenberger
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Patent number: 8425706Abstract: A weldable component is described. The weldable component includes a weld rivet attached by a thin portion, which is designed to break during the ultrasonic welding process. The weld rivet is driven through a complementary void pocket which extends through the part and is positioned under the weld rivet. The weld rivet is embedded in the base component to form the weld. A welded joint and a method for ultrasonic welding using the weldable component are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Jason M. Hayslip
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Publication number: 20130096360Abstract: Methods of forming a low-dose-rate (LDR) brachytherapy device include depositing a solution comprising a soluble form of a radioactive material on a substrate. A water-insoluble form of the radioactive material is formed on the substrate by chemical precipitation and/or thermal decomposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Civatech OncologyInventor: Civatech Oncology
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Patent number: 8419887Abstract: A composite structural member is provided. The structural member includes a tubular shaft having a mating region of stiffness, and possibly thickness, greater than another region of said shaft. The shaft defines a lumen, and a fitting is disposed in the lumen. The fitting has a coupling region that defines at least one recessed portion bounded by one or more non-recessed portions, and the mating region mates with the coupling region of said fitting. As such, the shaft and fitting are mechanically restrained from at least some relative movement due to interference of the shaft and the fitting. A sleeve may be coupled to said shaft, for example, by including a tubular inner surface that proximately surrounds at least part of said shaft and mating region, for discouraging expansion of the mating region of said shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Dennis K. Kennedy