Abstract: A subassembly of a Coriolis flowmeter is fabricated from a single monolithic piece of elastic polymeric material. The subassembly includes two flow-sensitive members and a base integrally connected to the two flow-sensitive members. The two flow-sensitive members include straight sections, and are substantially similar and parallel to each other. Flow passages are drilled along the straight sections of the two flow-sensitive members, and drilled entrances are sealed using the elastic polymeric material. A temperature sensor is fixedly attached to a flow-sensitive member for measuring a temperature of the flow-sensitive member and communicating the temperature to a metering electronics. The metering electronics determines a calibrated flow rate of fluid flowing through the Coriolis flowmeter that accounts for the temperature.

Abstract: In a method for assembling a camera module, a sensor module, a lens holder, and a lens assembly are first provided. The sensor module includes a substrate and a sensor positioned on the substrate. The lens holder is positioned on the substrate and accommodates the sensor. The lens assembly is held in the lens holder. At least one of the lens holder and the lens assembly has a chamfer at an end thereof opposite to the substrate and located between the lens holder and the lens assembly. Then, curable adhesive is applied to the chamfer. The tilt of the lens is adjusted until the lens assembly is optically aligned with the sensor. The curable adhesive is cured.

Abstract: A metal member (3) is bonded with an adhesive (6) to have a bond strength higher than the basic material strength of the metal member (3). A metal insertion coupling has a socket portion (4) in which an insertion hole (2a) for inserting the end portion of the metal member (3) is formed. The socket portion (4) has a tapered outer surface extending from the opening end to the back side. The tensile strength of the socket portion (4) at the deepest position along the center line of the insertion hole is equal to or higher than the tensile strength of the metal member (3) in the direction of the center line. The insertion hole (2a) has a width 0.2 mm-0.6 mm larger than that of the end portion of the metal member (3). The end portion of the metal member (3) is pressed into the insertion hole (2a), and an adhesive exists densely between the end portion of the metal member (3) and the surface of the insertion hole (2a), by quenching or cold working the end portion of the metal member (3).

Abstract: A product, and a method for forming a product, that includes a composite material having a polymeric carrier resin and a shape memory polymer material capable of transformation between a temporary shape and a permanent shape in the presence of an external stimuli, wherein said transformation from said temporary shape to said permanent shape changes at least one property of said composite material.

Abstract: A container is formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region. The container includes a floor and a side wall coupled to the floor to define the interior region between the floor and the side wall.

Abstract: An electrode tape, a solar module and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electrode tape includes an adhesive film and a conductive structure. The adhesive film includes a first adhesive surface and a second adhesive surface which faces an opposite direction to the first adhesive surface. The conductive structure is embedded in the adhesive film with a first contact point exposed on the first adhesive surface and a second contact point exposed on the second adhesive surface. The solar module includes a first solar cell and a second solar cell which are electrically connected with each other through the electrode tape.

Abstract: A process for coupling a polymer component to a metal component forming part of a biomedical joint prosthesis includes the steps of providing the polymer component, providing the metal component having a surface with the same geometry/curvature of the surface of the polymer component to be coated, putting in contact the polymer component with the metal component, and heating only the metal component to a process temperature equal to or higher than the melting temperature of the polymer component to achieve a local softening or melting of the polymer component at the contact surface between the two components.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a crank for a bicycle by bonding structural members to each other with an adhesive comprising; a step for applying the adhesive in a line-like or dot-like form in correspondence with an intervention region of the adhesive; a step for disposing a fabric in correspondence with the intervention region of the adhesive; a step for expanding the adhesive applied in a line-like or dot-like form in the fabric; and a step for bonding the structural members to each other with the adhesive expanded in the fabric, and a crank for a bicycle manufactured by the method. When the crank for a bicycle is manufactured by bonding the structural members to each other with the adhesive, the adhesive can be applied easily at a high accuracy and a good repeatability, variations of application condition and amount of used adhesive can be suppressed, and variation in quality can be suppressed.

Abstract: A delivery needle apparatus in which a sleeve is fitted over an exterior surface of a delivery needle and methods of manufacturing the same. An elongate medical device may be delivered through the interior of the delivery needle and out of an opening in the distal end of the delivery needle (i.e., the delivery opening). The sleeve may cover a proximal portion of the delivery opening and may align an elongate medical device during insertion and/or withdrawal through the delivery opening.

Abstract: A method for making a fiber reinforcement designed in particular to be incorporated in at least one matrix, characterized in that it includes performing the following steps: preparing a fiber-based material, and depositing on at least one of surfaces of the resulting material an adhesive capable of being reposition. Also, the reinforcement resulting from this method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel for holding liquids and process for vessel assembly. The liquid-holding vessel can be assembled from film parts that have been thermoformed and heal-sealed together to form a closed vessel attached to a closure such as a weldspout fitment.

Abstract: An anastomosis device for avoiding stretching of a catheter body during an extending healing period while reducing scrap costs. The anastomosis device includes a catheter body defining a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, wherein a device body portion is operably attached at the proximal end portion. The device body portion includes a funnel shaped aperture connecting the device body portion to the proximal end portion. The device body portion provides access into the catheter body so as to allow for placement of a tension cable or flexible core tubing within the catheter body following inspection and verification of an overmold between the device body portion and catheter body. Placement of the tension cable or flexible core tubing subsequent to overmolding reduces scrap costs while eliminating stretching of the catheter body.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a nonaqueous electrolytic solution secondary battery in which capacity deterioration associated with a charge/discharge cycle at a high temperature (45° C. or higher) can be prevented. An exemplary embodiment of the invention is a nonaqueous electrolytic solution secondary battery, comprising an electrode element in which a cathode and an anode are stacked, a nonaqueous electrolytic solution which contains at least one of carbonate solvent, and a gel in an outer packaging body; wherein the anode comprises a silicon oxide represented by SiOx (0<x?2) as an anode active material, and the gel comprises a cross-linked unsaturated carboxylate ester polymer and a carbonate solvent which is the same as at least one of the carbonate solvent contained in the nonaqueous electrolytic solution.

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: A construction board comprising: a substrate; a coating layer on the substrate; and a mesh disposed within the coating layer, wherein the coating layer comprises protrusions whose perimeter is defined by the mesh. An apparatus for and method of producing the board are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tool and a method for packaging lens module are provided. The method for packaging lens module includes the following steps. Firstly, a carrier having at least one cavity is provided. Next, a holder is disposed in the cavity. Then, a die is disposed on a surface of a substrate. After that, the substrate is inversely placed on the carrier, wherein the surface where the die is disposed faces the carrier, and the die corresponds to the holder. Then, a cover plate covers the carrier and the substrate, such that the substrate is fixed on the holder.

Abstract: A support panel structure includes at least one panel which extends in longitudinal and cross direction of the support panel structure and essentially forms one integrated structure, which integrated structure is at least partly built up of at least one composite resin laminate building block comprising at least a first and a second face sheet of a fibrous reinforced material with sandwiched in between a sheet of a foamed core material, wherein the first and second face sheet and the sheet of core material are mutually connected by means of fibrous reinforcing material at least part of which extends in height direction of the resin laminate building block, further with the support panel structure including in height direction a multiplicity of composite resin laminate building blocks stacked on top of each other and bonded to each other, at least a first and a second superposed resin laminate building blocks which sandwich between them a layer of a foamed material, the resin laminate building blocks and foame

Abstract: Catheter balloon assemblies (10) for delivering a therapeutic agent to a body vessel are provided, as well as related methods of manufacturing and methods of treatment. The catheter balloon assemblies may include a concentrically disposed dual balloon assembly at the distal portion of the catheter having an inner balloon (44), a porous outer balloon (42) concentrically arrayed around the inner balloon and a catheter shaft (30) adapted to deliver a therapeutic agent to the body vessel through the apertures in the outer balloon. Radial outward expansion of the inner balloon may urge the outer balloon into contact with the wall of a body vessel, where the therapeutic agent may be delivered from the catheter shaft through apertures in the outer balloon directly to the wall of the body vessel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polishing pad. The polishing pad comprises a transparent part and a high molecular weight layer. The transparent part has an uneven side surface and the profile of the uneven side surface is selected from a group consisting of a serrated shape, a wavy shape and a toothed shape. The high molecular weight layer encircles the transparent part.

Abstract: The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis.

Abstract: A protection sleeve includes a heat shrinkable tube and an adhesive tube and a reinforcing rod housed inside the heat shrinkable tube. The heat shrinkable tube, the adhesive tube, and the reinforcing rod are adhered together in a section spanning across a lengthwise section of the heat shrinkable tube. A protection sleeve manufacturing apparatus includes a jig for securing protection sleeves and a heating device. The jig is contrived to hold a plurality of protection sleeves (each including a heat shrinkable tube, an adhesive tube and a reinforcing rod housed inside the heat shrinkable tube) in a parallel arrangement with spaces in-between. The heating device includes a plurality of hot air vents, means for setting a first distance between the jig and the hot air vents, and a means of setting the jig and the hot air vents to a second distance that is closer than the first distance.

Abstract: Multilayer plastic fuel tank, comprising a sulphonated part closing off an opening in the wall of the tank. The sulphonated part was manufactured independently of the tank. Process for manufacturing a tank comprising such a sulphonated part by molding a tank wall by blow molding or compression molding, the wall having an opening, and welding the sulphonated part to the wall of the tank surrounding the opening.

Abstract: A process for the bonding of a fiber-reinforced material to an injection-molding material and an article produced by the process. The process improves the bond between a fiber-reinforced starting material and a material applied by injection. A further plastics material is inserted under pressure into a fiber-reinforced plastics material. This results in interlock bonding between the further plastics material and the fibers of the fiber-reinforced plastics material. This type of bonding is substantially more stable than known bonding.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite structure including a plurality of sheets and a radius filler. The radius filler is adapted to fill a gap at least partially formed by the sheets of the composite structure. The radius filler includes a plastic material with a first curing temperature. The sheets include a plastic material with a second curing temperature. The method includes arranging the sheets in a desired shape, applying the radius filler material into the gap, exposing the sheets and the radius filler material to the first temperature, whereby the material of the radius filler cures, and exposing the sheets and the radius filler to the second temperature, which exceeds the first temperature, whereby the material of the sheets cures. A radius filler for filling gaps between sheets of a composite structure. The material of the radius filler has a curing temperature which is below the curing temperature of the sheets of the composite structure.

Abstract: Tapes comprising (A) a first ribbon comprising (1)(a) a polyolefin containing at least one silane functionality, and (1)(b) a hydroxy-terminated silicone polymer, or (2) a blend of a vinyl silane, polyolefin, organic initiator, e.g., peroxide, and a hydroxy-terminated silicone polymer, and (B) a second ribbon comprising a catalyst masterbatch, the second ribbon carried on the first ribbon, allow for the delivery of a consistent mixture of resin and catalyst to an injection molding machine.

Abstract: A method for assembling a corrugated double-walled pipe section from pipe segments, having the steps of: providing an inner wall segment which is curved in circumferential direction and straight in longitudinal direction, providing an outer wall segment which is curved in circumferential direction and corrugated in longitudinal direction, connecting the inner wall segment to the concave side of said corrugated outer wall segment, providing a longitudinal profile at the longitudinally extending edges of the wall segment so as to provide a pipe segment, and connecting the adjoining longitudinal profiles of at least two of the pipe segments to each other.

Abstract: According to one representative embodiment, an exhaust aftertreatment component that includes a housing that defines an interior cavity through which exhaust gas is flowable. The housing includes an inner body, an outer body, and a space defined between the inner and outer bodies. The component also includes an insulation pack that is positioned within the space. The insulation pack includes insulation media encapsulated by a flexible fabric. The insulation pack further includes an at least partially rigid member that has a rigidity greater than a rigidity of the insulation media and flexible fabric.

Abstract: An electronic component for an integrated mechatronic system has at least two housing parts with at least one housing base, a housing cover, and an electrical connection between the components disposed in the interior of the housing and components located outside the housing. The electrical connection is fixed on the housing base. The housing cover is glued directly to the electrical connection and/or the housing base and, in this manner, enables lasting hermetically sealed protection for the sensitive electronic components.

Abstract: A method for making curved panels including the steps cutting curved subunits to the appropriate size required to form the curved panel, applying adhesive to and assembling the plurality of curved subunits into a predetermined a unitary curved panel, and clamping the curved panel to a mold conforming in shape to curved panel. The mold and clamping provide for a flush curved surface upon bonding of the adhesive.

Abstract: An electrophoretic display device has at least a laminate including a transparent substrate, a transparent electrode layer, an electrophoretic display layer, a drive electrode layer having drive electrodes for driving the electrophoretic display layer, and a back substrate laminated sequentially from the display surface side, and a protective sheet that covers and seals the laminate from both sides. The transparent electrode layer is formed as a common electrode to the electrophoretic display layer. A through-hole unit is formed passing through the thickness of the laminate. An inside ring member that has substantially the same thickness as the laminate is disposed substantially flush to both sides of the laminate with a specific seal width sealing the inside circumference edge of a first through-hole formed at a specific position through the thickness of the laminate.

Abstract: A composite member is joined to another composite or noncomposite member, using liquid or paste adhesive resin that cures in the joint. The joint is configured in such a way that the adhesive forms an interlocking key within recesses in the joined members that prevents joint disassembly once the adhesive has cured and hardened. Both of the members are provided with recesses extending along their lengths in the joint. The recesses register with each other to define a cavity and may undulate. The recessed are designed in such a way as to take the full load capability if the joint, even if there is no adhesion to the joined members. Adhesive is injected into the cavity through injection ports spaced periodically along the length of the joint.

Abstract: A system and method for primarily erecting curvilinear buildings using a plurality of interconnected structural tubes/sandwich panels is provided. Fabricating a structural tubing comprises: connecting a fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a flexible outer membrane, wherein the lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam material when cured; and curing the curable material. Fabricating a sandwich panel comprises: connecting a first fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a first flexible outer membrane, wherein the first lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam when cured; connecting a second fibrous and flexible lining to an inner surface of a second flexible outer membrane, wherein the second lining is saturated in a curable material that forms into a solid foam when cured; and curing the curable material of the first lining and second linings.

Abstract: A packaging container made of plastic has a fixed wall part (W1), produced by injection molding, and a detachable wall part (W2), which are connected by a predetermined breaking zone (20). The predetermined breaking zone (20) is covered by a barrier layer (24) which provides enhanced barrier action against gases, water vapor or solvent. The barrier layer (24) reduces the permeability of the predetermined breaking zone (20).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for covering the blade of a hockey stick. The blade has an exterior surface and a cross sectional area. The apparatus comprises a sleeve having first and second ends and an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a cavity wherein the cavity has a cross sectional area which is less than the cross sectional area of the blade. The inner surface of the sleeve has an adhesive material thereon. The method comprises sliding the sleeve over the hockey blade and applying heat to the sleeve sufficient to melt the adhesive material so as to adhere the inner surface of the sleeve to the outer surface of the blade.

Abstract: An intercooler assembly includes a housing that defines an internal space containing a plurality of tubes. A joint between a tube and a tube plate is created by a laser welding process. A form presses the walls of the tube outwardly to form the flange. The downward force of the form not only creates the desired flange, but also exerts a pressure that holds the flange against the tube plate. The form provides for the transmission of laser energy to that the creation of the flange can be performed concurrently with the welding process.

Abstract: The process comprises insertion of an element in tiles by cementing, the element being obtained by sinking organic or inorganic objects into a transparent matrix made using polyester trivalent, acrylic, or epoxy resin, and a subsequent hermetic crystallization of the organic or inorganic element in the transparent matrix. The system for fixing the element in the tile can be done using a paper lattice and glass fibre with silicone glue or hot-gluing done on the back of the tile, or by simple cementing between the lateral surface the transparent element and the lateral surface of the recess made in the tile. The fixture can comprise a further stage of decorative and fixture-coating on the visible side of the tile. The invention can be applied on colored two-faces tiles so that the insert, thanks to the fact that it is transparent, can be visible on both sides.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device as well as methods for forming the housing are disclosed. The housing can be formed from a substrate having perforations to assist in adhering components internal to the housing. The substrate is typically a multi-layer substrate having at least two layers. In one embodiment, an inner layer of the multi-layer substrate can be provided with perforations. The perforations can them be used to adhere internal features to the multi-layer substrate. The internal features can be used for attaching parts or components to the multi-layer substrate, thereby securing the parts or components to the multi-layer substrate and thus the housing.

Abstract: A pressure sensor for connecting to a detector is provided. The pressure sensor comprises: an optical fibre, having a distal end with a distal plane for sensing pressure, a proximal end for communicating with a patch cord, and an In-fibre Bragg grating (FBG) therebetween; a housing, having a distal aperture, a proximal aperture and a bore therebetween, and sized to accept the optical fibre; an annular ring, forming a flexible seal between said optical fibre and housing at least distal to the FBG and a holder for retaining the housing. The FBG is housed in the housing such that in use, axial strain is transferred to said In-fibre Bragg grating housed within said housing by pressure exerted on the distal plane.

Abstract: The present invention includes devices and methods of forming a structural component of a transportation vehicle and preferably an automotive vehicle. The invention includes a hybrid structure, preferably formed of two or more components that are bonded together with an adhesive to form a structural component that is lighter in weight than that of traditional components formed out of metal. The hybrid component is also substantially free of an over-molding process. Advantageously, one or more snap-fits or the like may be used to position and maintain spatial relationship of the two or more components during assembly, and compression and curing of the adhesive.

Abstract: A method for building a three-dimensional object containing an identification-tag insert, the method comprising performing a build operation to form layers of the three-dimensional object using a layer-based additive technique, placing the identification-tag insert on at least a portion of the layers during the build operation, and reading information from the identification-tag insert.

Abstract: A press pad for bonding substrates into a radio-frequency and/or intermediate-frequency module. The module has a plurality of channels, each of which has an adhesive film for bonding the substrate. The press pad has a pad body conformal to the substrate and pairs of lateral protrusions extending from central axes of opposing surfaces of the pad body. The protrusions are in the forms of semicircular bumps or fins extending perpendicular to the opposing surfaces. Therefore, the lateral extent of the press pad within the channel is minimized, such that the misalignment and inclination of the press pad is minimized. Further, the lateral protrusions are fabricated from material operative to resist lateral pressure, such that deformation of the press pad caused by lateral pressure is also prevented. Therefore, pressure gradient and pressure loss are prevented.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a method of producing thermally fused synthetic resin members for medical use which makes it possible that, in the case of thermally fusing synthetic resin members for medical use, for example, a relatively soft thermoplastic tube constituting an AVF needle with another part being harder than the tube such as a needle base (hub) of a wing needle, or a part provided with a fitting connector being harder than the tube (for example, a blood circuit, an extension tube, an infusion set or the like), the connecting parts of the thermoplastic tube member and the other member harder than the thermoplastic tube member can be quickly and uniformly thermal-fused and the production process can be automatically and continuously performed while keeping a high productivity; and a production apparatus therefor.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method of a composite product, a first resin part and a second resin part are prepared. The first resin part has an opening of which inner diameter decreases in an axial direction thereof. The second resin part is inserted into the opening of the first resin part. An outer surface of the second resin part is pressed to an inner surface of the opening of the first resin part. Then a laser beam is radiated to a contacting area between the outer surface of second resin part and the inner surface of first resin part, with pressing the outer surface to the inner surface.

Abstract: Method forming an oral hygiene device with corresponding germicidal receptacle is disclosed; wherein the device can be used to produce transitory oral hygiene devices; wherein the methods entails a toothbrush, a walled center closure, a disk gasket, a corresponding receptacle, a metal filament; wherein the toothbrush handle upper end is inserted through the disk gasket and closure from the bottom, away from the closure top vale, while the lower handle, neck, head and bristle end protrudes downward away from the closure bottom; wherein the toothbrush and closure with disk gasket are perpendicularly aligned where heated glue directed into the vale fuse the surfaces; the metal filament is affix to corresponding receptacle interior creating the germicidal receptacle; wherein practicing the method and a transitory oral hygiene-device structured from the glue-bond, toothbrush, closure, disk gasket, corresponding receptacle with metal filament are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for joining fluid containers and fluid ejectors in a fluid ejecting device are provided. The fluid container includes one or more heat stakes and a substrate includes one or more apertures for receiving the heat stakes and one or more three-dimensional features in the vicinity of the one or more apertures. The fluid ejector and optionally an elastic member are interposed between the fluid container and the substrate. Thermal energy is applied to the one or more heat stakes so that the one or more heat stakes soften to occupy the apertures and three-dimensional features of the substrate and pressure is applied to maintain contact between the fluid container, elastic member, fluid ejector and substrate. The present invention is also directed to substrate including one or more apertures for receiving heat stakes and one or more three-dimensional features in the vicinity of the one or more apertures.

Abstract: A resilient structure having a fiber batt with coil springs disposed therein and respective coil spring paths. Each of the coil spring paths extending from a respective coil spring and having a profile similar to a cross-sectional profile of the respective coil spring taken in a plane parallel to a length of the coil spring. A method is also provided for heating the coil springs and inserting the coil springs into a side wall of the fiber batt to produce the coil spring paths that have a profile similar to a cross-sectional profile of the respective coil spring taken in a plane parallel to a length of the coil spring.

Abstract: An in-machine assembly technique uses revolving mold sections that rotate perpendicularly to the clamping axis of the injection-molding machine to increase usable mold area and to provide improved access to molded parts before and after assembly.

Abstract: While clamped by a clamping jig 100, polarization-maintaining fiber cables 11 and 12 are automatically oriented with an orientation adjusting unit 200 and then heated by a heater 105 for curing thermoset resins.

Abstract: A joining pin (3.2) with which two parts (1 and 2) made from a porous material, particularly wood or a wood-like material, are to be joined together, is anchored in the porous material at predetermined anchoring points (31, 33). For this purpose, a bore (4.2) with a closed inner end (41) is made in the parts (1 and 2). The shape of this bore (4.2) is so matched to the joining pin (3.2) that it can be introduced substantially without force expenditure into the bore and is positionable in a first position. At least one predetermined anchoring point (31, 33) between the joining pin (3.2) and the wall of the bore (4.2) is formed when pressure is built up by pressing the joining pin (3.2) with a pressing force (F) more deeply into the bore to a second position. Energy is supplied in a planned manner to the joining pin (3.2) so that at the predetermined anchoring points (31, 33) the thermoplastic material of the joining pin (3.2) is plasticized.

Abstract: A method is provided for using a three-dimensional, Pi-shaped, woven preform to assemble first and second composite components. The preform is infused with resin, and at least one surface of the preform is adhered to at least one surface of the first component using a film adhesive. The preform is cured while an oversized tool coated with non-stick material is located within a clevis formed by two legs of the preform. A removable peel ply is located between the tool and the clevis, and semi-rigid over-presses are used during curing. After curing, the tool, over-presses, and peel ply are removed, and adhesive is injected into the clevis. The second component is inserted into the clevis, the adhesive adhering to an inner surface of the clevis and to at least one surface of the second component for retaining the second component within the clevis, the second component having a smaller width than the tool.