Sewing Patents (Class 156/93)
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Publication number: 20140099483Abstract: A method of producing a reflection transfer for transferring a motif onto a substrate includes providing an adhesive-repellent base medium, applying a transfer adhesive to the base medium, creating a colored print image by offset printing or digital printing, and applying at least one reflection layer which contains a multiplicity of reflection particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Holger Weber, Harald Kaufmann
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Publication number: 20140096891Abstract: An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Publication number: 20140090770Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles and golf clubs. Grips preferably include a multi-layered gripping member and an inner sleeve or mounting body. The gripping member can include an outer layer with a fabric layer coated and preferably saturated by polyurethane. The outer layer can be bonded to an inner layer to form the gripping member which is then attached to the sleeve. The sleeve can be ground from a starting block of material or may be injection molded. Also disclosed are handles including a connector configured to couple to a portion of a fishing pole. Such handles may include a multiple layers and can be selectively removed from the article. Methods are also provided for selectively coupling exchangeable handles to articles including fishing poles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Ben Huang
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Publication number: 20140084045Abstract: Cloth electronic product, by which physiological information can be examined through cloth, includes a packaging cloth or a heat melt adhesive film as circuit, at least an electronic component, such as resistors, microprocessors and sensing assembly, etc., at least a transmission line to be connected with the conductive region of electronic component. Method of producing a cloth electronic product includes sewing the electronic component on packaging cloth or heat melt adhesive film after being connected with the transmission line, or connecting electronic component with the transmission line during the process of jointing of transmission or sewing of packaging cloth or heat melt adhesive film, and then sewing the packaging cloth on the clothing cloth or integrating the heat melt adhesive film into the packaging cloth or clothing cloth. Original structure of the heat melt adhesive film cannot be viewed and miniaturization effects can be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Chang-Ming Yang, Chunmei Chou
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Publication number: 20140069570Abstract: A method for sheathing a light guide with a flexible layer of sheathing. The method includes providing a light guide and a sheathing strip. The sheathing strip is made of a flexible material. The method also includes joining the light guide and the sheathing strip using a forming aid to form a light guide-sheathing composite. The forming aid places the sheathing strip about the light guide, leaving two excess ends of the sheathing strip extending from the light guide. The method further includes feeding the light guide-sheathing composite to a connection unit and connecting the two excess ends to produce a mounting tab for the light guide-sheathing composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Strasser, Rudolf Aichner, Anna-Maria Rauch, Elena Justus-Bischler
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Publication number: 20140072375Abstract: Strong nonwoven fabrics can be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier. The fabrics can be without reinforcements. Enhanced features of these strong nonwoven fabrics can enable them to be used as a sheet in a silt screen fence or other temporary silt screen barrier without adding additional processing steps. A strong nonwoven fabric without internal or external reinforcement that does not tear easily and has excellent light stability can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: CEREX ADVANCED FABRICS, INC.Inventor: ALBERT E. ORTEGA
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Publication number: 20140072755Abstract: Exemplary appliques and methods of making the same are disclosed. An exemplary applique may include an adhesive layer having a first contour, and at least one fabric layer defining a second contour. The first contour may be inset from the second contour, with the second contour defining an outer perimeter of the applique. Exemplary appliques may further include a stitching securing the fabric layer to the adhesive layer along a third contour, where the third contour is inset from the first contour. Exemplary methods of making an applique may facilitate creation of a distressed outer edge of the applique.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: STAHLS' SCSInventor: Fred Ciaramitaro
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Patent number: 8663770Abstract: A method of forming a composite structure can include providing a plurality of composite panels of material, each composite panel having a plurality of holes extending through the panel. An adhesive layer is applied to each composite panel and a adjoining layer is applied over the adhesive layer. The method also includes stitching the composite panels, adhesive layer, and adjoining layer together by passing a length of a flexible connecting element into the plurality of holes in the composite panels of material. At least the adhesive layer is cured to bond the composite panels together and thereby form the composite structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Zin Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bart F. Zalewski, William B. Dial
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Publication number: 20140053969Abstract: Methods of forming a stitched multi-layer fabric are provided. An embodiment method includes stitching an interior layer to a barrier layer, the interior layer comprising a first non-waterproof fabric and the barrier layer configured to inhibit fluid flow, disposing a face layer over the barrier layer without contacting the interior layer, the face layer comprising a second non-waterproof fabric, and melting a portion of the barrier layer to bond the face layer to the barrier layer and to fill stitch holes formed in the barrier layer during the stitching.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: SWNR DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: William Thomas Woods II, Douglas Stanley Lumb, Daniel L. English
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Publication number: 20140053968Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing inflatable articles, or bladders for inflatable articles, that is time-efficient, simple, inexpensive and permits the uninterrupted manufacture of numerous and even customized article or bladder configurations and sizes, without expensive configuration-specific, metal tooling. The method includes the steps of applying a barrier material to a side of a first film, providing a second film with the first film so that the barrier material is disposed between the first and second films, adhering the first film to the second film so that the films are sealed together in areas except where the barrier material has been applied to form at least one inflatable compartment and sealed peripheral edge, and cutting along the sealed peripheral edge to form an inflatable article or bladder for use in an article of manufacture. The barrier material may be a paint, ink, paper or surface treatment that effectively prevents the first film from adhering to the second.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Reebok International LimitedInventors: Frank MILLETTE, Brian Christensen, Paul M. Davis, Paul E. Litchfield
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Publication number: 20140041126Abstract: An inflatable mattress includes upper and lower air-impermeable layers, upper and lower linings that are respectively attached to the upper and lower air-impermeable layers, and a plurality of threads each of which has two ends respectively stitched to the upper and lower linings so as to permit each of the upper and lower air-impermeable layers to provide a substantially flat surface for supporting a user' s body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: ONGPIN ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.Inventor: J. S. Wang
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Publication number: 20140042767Abstract: A vehicle interior component includes a decorative covering with one or more lines of decorative stitching sewn therethrough. Together with one or more ridge features, the decorative stitching can be part of a simulated seam formed in the decorative covering. A densified portion and/or a reduced thickness portion can be formed in the decorative covering along the intended stitch path and prior to addition of the decorative stitching to help reduce the effect of the stitching on the overall appearance of the simulated seam, such as the shape of the ridge feature(s). The decorative covering can be compressed along the intended stitch path in a thermoforming process, such as an in-mold graining process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: William Filipp
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Publication number: 20140033389Abstract: A polychloroprene-free wetsuit and material is described that uses closed cell thermoplastic elastomer foam. Depending on the wetsuit application, the density of the closed cell thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many wetsuit applications low densities such as less than 0.25 grams/cubic centimeter and preferably 0.10 to 0.20 grams/cubic centimeter are desirable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Robert Falken
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Publication number: 20140010985Abstract: A method is disclosed for processing two different thermoplastic films (F1, F2, F3) in a thermoforming system, wherein cuts (9 . . . 14) of the one or the other film are selectively and variably brought on request in a conveyor means through the thermoforming system, such that different successive cuts (9 . . . 14) are conveyed by the conveyor means to a thermoforming station (18) and processed therein, and two successive cuts (9 . . . 14) are joined into a film strip (12), either edge to edge or with an overlap (15, 16).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: KIEFEL GMBHInventors: Gernold Staemmler, Reiner Huber
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Publication number: 20140007478Abstract: A composite label is described comprising a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may be removeably attached to the first portion. The first portion may have a first attachment portion. The second portion may comprise an identification device comprising an inlay mounted on a carrier material. The carrier material may extend beyond the inlay to form a second attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Danny SMITH, Gianpaolo Stredl
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Patent number: 8623159Abstract: A method for producing a continuous, three-dimensional, closed semi-finished product made of fiber composite from at least one planar, flat fibrous preform. The method is characterized in that the flat fibrous preform is initially placed flat and aligned to produce a load-bearing fiber orientation and subsequently formed into a three-dimensional structure. In a final step, the three-dimensional structure is then closed to form a closed semi-finished product.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Eurocopter Deutschland GmbHInventor: Christian Weimer
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Publication number: 20130333823Abstract: The invention relates to a structural mat for reinforcing a wind turbine blade structure. The structural mat comprises two,or more groups of bonded fibres, the fibres being bonded by a matrix substantially preventing relative movement of said fibres and wherein said groups are connected to each other by connection means limiting the relative movement of said groups. The invention further relates to a wind turbine blade and a method for manufacturing a wind turbine blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/SInventors: Andrew Hedges, Tomas Vronsky
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Publication number: 20130330496Abstract: A composite structure includes: a core having a pair of opposed exterior surfaces and having a first density; a composite layup surrounding the core, the composite layup comprising a plurality of layers of fibers embedded in a matrix and extending along the exterior surfaces of the core, the composite layup having a second density; and stitching comprising fibers extending through the core and at least a portion of the composite layup.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Nicholas Joseph Kray, Wendy Wen-Ling Lin, Dong-Jin Shim, Ross Spoonire
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Publication number: 20130295347Abstract: A method for producing a composite sandwich panel wherein a core is inserted between a first and a second sheet of a fibrous reinforcing material, wherein the first and the second sheet and the core are connected to each other by means of connecting fibrous reinforcing material to produce a sandwich structure, wherein the sandwich structure is impregnated with a resin and wherein at least part of the core is removed after the connecting fibrous reinforcing material has been impregnated with resin and the resin has hardened at least partly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: GROEP STEVENS INTERNATIONALInventor: Jan Verhaeghe
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Publication number: 20130284299Abstract: The composite tube comprises a tubular arrangement of knitted fiber having plurality of interlocking loops. The knitted pattern allows for variable electrical, mechanical and geometrical options. A matrix material is applied over the knitted fiber pattern and is allowed to cure. The matrix material may be applied by a vacuum bag molding process. The flexible knitted reinforcing layer allows use of an inflatable bladder to hold the reinforcing layer in the desired shape, thereby facilitating tube constructions of varying shapes and diameters. Continuous application of the matrix material avoids overlapping seams that are prone to delamination. Identification and labeling of the composite tube may be achieved with distinguishing knitted patterns having different types and colors of knitted fibers within the knitted reinforcing layer. A clear or translucent matrix material enables viewing of the underlying knitted patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Nicholas Clancy Schooley, David Ethan Maretich, Jon Wallace Neal, Richard L. Statler, III, Clifton P. Breay
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Publication number: 20130276573Abstract: A method for producing a steering wheel for a vehicle is provided with the method including the following steps: providing a steering wheel rim, providing a first and a second blank, in particular made of leather, for producing a covering of the steering wheel rim which covering is visible after the steering wheel is completed; producing the covering by connecting a first edge section of the first blank to a first edge section of the second blank via a seam; and finally covering the steering wheel rim with the covering in such a manner that the seam, which connects the first and the second blank to each other, continues essentially along an inner circumference of the steering wheel rim and is visible from the outside in the completed steering wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Daniel Henning, Jürgen Kolb, Martin Sauer
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Publication number: 20130266765Abstract: A structural component for an aircraft or spacecraft, comprising: a planar member; a reinforcing member which projects from the planar member and is rigidly connected thereto; the reinforcing member comprising at least a foam layer and a cover layer, a plurality of pins extending at least through the foam layer and the cover layer, and at least the pins and the cover layer comprising a curable matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Wolf-Dietrich DOLZINSKI, Michael KOLAX
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Publication number: 20130260629Abstract: A yarn or thread may include a plurality of substantially aligned filaments, with at least ninety-five percent of a material of the filaments being a thermoplastic polymer material. Various woven textiles and knitted textiles may be formed from the yarn or thread. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be thermal bonded to other elements to form seams. A strand that is at least partially formed from a thermoplastic polymer material may extend through the seam, and the strand may be thermal bonded at the seam. The woven textiles or knitted textiles may be shaped or molded, incorporated into products, and recycled to form other products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Bhupesh Dua, Carrie L. Davis
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Publication number: 20130260087Abstract: A stitched multi-layer fabric is provided. The fabric includes an interior layer, a barrier layer, a yarn, and a face layer. The barrier layer is disposed over the interior layer and is configured to inhibit fluid flow. The yarn is stitched through the interior layer and the barrier layer. The yarn secures the interior layer to the barrier layer and forms stitch holes in the barrier layer. The face layer is disposed over the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer bonds the face layer and the barrier layer together and fills a portion of the stitch holes in the barrier layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: SWNR DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: William Thomas Woods, II, Douglas Stanley Lumb, Daniel L. English
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Patent number: 8535470Abstract: A mold for shaping a baseball or softball is constructed from two identical figure of 8 shaped mold pieces which correspond to an outside shape of a ball. The two mold pieces are made from flexible materials such as rubber, silicone or plastic resin, fit onto each other to form the outside shape of the ball. Joining areas of the two mold pieces have joining edges, and on inside sides of the joining edges on interior surfaces of the two mold pieces grooves are set which form a raised sewn section on a surface of the ball cover, and a material inlet and air outlet are formed where the two mold pieces join.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Shyi-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20130231626Abstract: An improved tampon 20 has a tampon body 22 and a removal string 30, having a length (L) between a first end 35 and second end 36 permanently affixed at or along at least one first end 35 of the string 30 to the tampon body 22 and wherein the second end 36 is looped back into the tampon body 22 and attached thereto to form a shortened single loop 30L. The second end 36 can be permanently attached or removably attached to the tampon body 22 and the single loop 30L extends from the tampon body 22 a distance (D) less than half the length (L) of the removal string 30.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: Robbin Field Riordan
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Patent number: 8524023Abstract: Methods and systems for an armor system are provided. The system includes a first face sheet and a shaped preform extending from the first face sheet. The preform includes a first edge proximate the first face sheet, a sidewall extending from the first edge to a flange extending substantially perpendicularly from the sidewall. The preform circumscribes an area of the first face sheet. The system also includes a tile of armor material complementarily-shaped to fit within the area circumscribed by the preform. The tile is positioned within the preform such that at least a portion of the tile is between the first face sheet and the flange. The system includes a second face sheet covering the preform and the tile on a side opposite from the first face sheet.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Roger W. Engelbart
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Publication number: 20130225721Abstract: The invention relates to a fixed and/or stabilized fiber structure from a fibrous material as well as from an agent for its fixing and stabilizing. The agent for fixing and stabilizing is a statistical copolyester which is formed from the diacid components terepththalic acid and, optionally, isophthalic acid as well as the diol components butanediol, diethylene glycol and triethylene glycol. A method of manufacturing this fiber structure is also provided. The fiber structure is used as a reinforcement material for polymer matrices, in particular epoxy resins. A fiber composite material containing at least one thermosetting resin as well as the fiber structure in accordance with the invention is furthermore provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: EMS-PATENT AGInventor: EMS-Patent AG
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Publication number: 20130224420Abstract: A liquid-proof seamed article including an elastic laminated panel and a corrugated elastic laminated panel joined at the sealing regions of the laminated panels is provided. In exemplary embodiments, both of the laminated panels are corrugated. The laminated panels each include a textile layer and a protective layer. At least one of the textile layer and protective layer is elastic. An adhesive pre-treatment may be applied to the elastic laminate panel and/or the corrugated laminate panel along respective sealing regions prior to forming a seam. Additionally, the laminate can be stretched to substantially flatten the corrugations prior to forming a seam. By substantially flattening the surface of the corrugated laminated panel(s), an adhesive may be applied such that there are no gaps in the adhesive. The corrugated laminates may be used as material for making garments. An apparatus and a method for making a liquid-proof seamed article are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Francis E. McCann, III, Andrea Biro, Michael V. Edwards
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Publication number: 20130213685Abstract: A composite structure comprising a matrix and a reinforcement. The matrix comprises a substantially nonconductive material. The reinforcement comprises a conductive material. The reinforcement is located within the matrix to form a composite layer. A portion of the reinforcement is exposed at a surface of the composite layer such that electrical conductivity of the composite layer is increased in a direction substantially perpendicular to the composite layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventor: Kevin O'Brien Gaw
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Publication number: 20130216767Abstract: In order to produce a part (16) from a composite material, which is conductive at least on one of the surfaces thereof, the method consists of: the conductive overstitching (30) of a preform (20) of the part using electrically or thermally conductive threads (31, 32) with substantially parallel stitch lines (34) oriented in at least two intersecting directions. The parts obtained are adapted for the production of aircraft structures that may be subjected to lightning strikes and allow return currents from the electrical or electronic aircraft equipment and/or the discharge of heat by conduction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company Eads FranceInventor: Jacques Cinquin
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Publication number: 20130213554Abstract: A fitness auxiliary roller fabrication method includes the steps of: a) providing a sleeve defining therein a through hole, b) providing a first tube member of a flexible material defining therein a tube hole and an outer diameter approximately equal to the inner diameter of the through hole of the sleeve, c) press-fitting the first tube member into the sleeve, d) providing a second tube member of a hard material, e) inserting the second tube member into the tube hole of the first tube member to expand the first tube member against the sleeve, and f) injecting a bonding adhesive in between the second tube member and the first tube member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: SING PONG INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventor: SING PONG INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
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Publication number: 20130206321Abstract: Method and assembly for manufacturing a green tyre using a building drum (1) and a transfer device (3). The method comprises a step of arranging and forming a first tyre component assembly for the green tyre on a building drum (1), a step of placing the transfer device (3) around the building drum, a removal step of the first tyre component assembly for the green tyre being removed from the building drum (1) by the transfer device (3). After the removal step second tyre components for the same green tyre are arranged on the building drum (1), followed by a step of placing the transfer device (3) around the building drum (1), and a step of placing the first tyre component assembly on the second tyre components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: VMI HOLLAND B.V.Inventors: Jan Kornelis Grashuis, Martin De Graaf, Fredrik Jaap Wemerman
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Publication number: 20130200679Abstract: The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat having a head restraint body and at least one support element, wherein a covering is provided at least in sections on the outside of the head restraint body, which forms a surface of the head restraint. According to the invention, the cover is formed from at least one front section and one rear section which can be coupled to each other in a balloon or bag-like manner by means of at least one connecting seam, wherein a profile element is incorporated in the at least one connecting seam at least in sections in a force-fit and/or form-fit manner, forming a recess, protrusion and/or edge on the surface of the head restraint. The invention further relates to a method for producing a head restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS GMBHInventors: Christophe Fritsch, Eugenie Geisinger, Michele Plozner
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Publication number: 20130186553Abstract: A tire component that has no defect caused by air insertion in an uneven portion and gives no defective external appearance caused by the uneven portions through laminate molding a belt-shaped rubber. A molding device has a rubber extruder having a mouthpiece with a rhombic cross-section, and upper and lower rollers, rolling a belt-shaped rubber with the rhombic cross-section extruded through the mouthpiece into a hexagonal cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventors: Yosuke Kimiya, Jun Takizawa
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Patent number: 8491740Abstract: The invention relates to a method of fabricating a structural part comprising a tubular portion from which there projects a structural element made of composite material, the method comprising the steps of: shaping a plane preform comprising a stack of a plurality of superposed fiber plies such that over at least a fraction of the preform that is to form a structural portion, the plies are secured to one another, and over at least another fraction of the preform that is to form a portion for connecting to the tube, the plies are separable so as to form two facing sheets; inserting a tube between the sheets of the connection portion so that the sheets surround the tube at least in part; and bonding the tube to the preform such that the tube forms the tubular portion and the preform forms the structural element of the structural part.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Messier-Bugatti-DowtyInventors: Jean-Pierre Serey, Patrick Dunleavy
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Patent number: 8480842Abstract: A low-cost contour cuff for surgical tourniquet systems comprises: a sheath containing an inflatable bladder, the sheath having an arcuate shape, an outer surface and a centerline equidistant between first and second side edges; a securing strap non-releasably attached to the outer surface and formed of substantially inextensible material having a shape that is predetermined and substantially flat, wherein the strap includes a bending portion near a first strap end and a fastening portion near a second strap end, and wherein the bending portion is adapted to allow twisting of the bending portion out of the substantially flat shape to facilitate positioning of the fastening portion into any of a plurality of positions in the substantially flat shape; and fastening means for releasably attaching the fastening portion of the securing strap to the outer surface whenever the sheath is curved into a position for surrounding a limb.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Western Clinical Engineering Ltd.Inventors: James A. McEwen, Michael Jameson, Kenneth L. Glinz, Allen J. Upward
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Publication number: 20130153122Abstract: A vehicle interior component including decorative stitching along a stitch path includes a seam filler located between a component substrate and an overlying decorative covering. The seam filler lies along the stitch path and supports the decorative covering directly beneath at least a portion of a line of decorative stitching, where the covering may include a reduced thickness portion. The seam filler can have any number of configurations to prevent visual defects along the stitch path and/or to cause the appearance of simulated seams to be more realistic. The seam filler may be deposited along the stitch path as a curable filler material that cures, or it may be provided as a pre-formed piece for attachment to the decorative covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William Filipp, George Grzywacz, JR.
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Publication number: 20130146211Abstract: A method for preparing a support apparatus including a gel layer and a second layer, such as a foam layer is provided. In particular, the invention provides a method for making a mattress. The method generally includes preparing a gel layer and affixing the gel layer to a second layer. In certain embodiments, where a foam layer is used as the second layer, the foam layer may have a surface having a cavity formed therein for receiving the gel layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: TECHNOGEL ITALIA SRLInventor: TECHNOGEL ITALIA SRL
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Publication number: 20130149512Abstract: There is described a nonwoven material comprising a multilayered stack, the multilayered stack comprising discrete interconnected layers, each of the layers, which may be the same or different, comprising a composite fibre of from about 80 to 100% w/w leaf or stem fibre and from about 1 to 20% w/w of a polymer, wherein the polymer is fusible at a temperature of about 180° C. or less. There is also described a novel method of enzyme degumming leaf and/or stem fibres.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: ANANAS ANAM LIMITEDInventors: Carmen Hijosa, Anna Ribé Gallart, Javier Jiménez Romero, Roshan Paul, Marolda Brouta-Agnésa
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Patent number: 8444792Abstract: Method of manufacturing aerogenerator blades that avoids or reduces some formation deficiencies existing in the traditional methods of manufacturing aerogenerator blades. The method comprises: positioning at least one support plate (2) on a plug (3) corresponding to a predetermined shape of at least a portion of the blade; removably fixing the support plate (2) to the plug (3); stacking a plurality of layers (1) of at least one material over the support plate (2); stitching the plurality of layers (1) to the support plate (2); displacing the plurality of layers (1) stitched to the support plate (2) into a mold (4), the mold (4) having a shape corresponding to the counter shape of the plug (3).Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Tecsis Tecnologia E Sistemas Avançados LtdaInventor: Leo Ossanai
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Patent number: 8440036Abstract: A method of joining first and second stretchable fabric portions to one another in a desired configuration comprises the steps of sewing a first thread through at least one of the first and second fabric portions to define a first stitch formation looping a second thread within the first stitch formation such that the second thread and the first thread overlap one another to create a sewn seam, one of the threads being a fusible thread and the other of the threads being a non-fusible thread; positioning the first and second fabric portions relative to one another in a desired configuration; melting the fusible thread; and forming a plurality of discrete bonding element portions extending along a bonding path. The discrete bonding element portions retain the first and second fabric portions in the desired configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Montfort Services Sdn. Bhd.Inventors: Richard Sturman, John Hales
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Publication number: 20130112339Abstract: A method and machine for producing a tyre component part by gradually depositing a strip of elastomeric material on a toroidal surface of a support rotating about its axis; the machine incorporating an applicator roller and a pressure roller for respectively applying and pressing the strip on the surface, and which are moved simultaneously crosswise to a deposition path of the strip, so that a contact point between the applicator roller and the surface moves in a radial plane of the support, and a contact point between the pressure roller and the surface moves on a surface generally parallel to the radial plane; the pressure roller being mounted to oscillate about an axis, which is moved simultaneously with the two rollers so as to translate parallel to the radial plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Marangoni Meccanica S.p.A.Inventors: Edoardo Salaorni, Manuel Cont
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Patent number: 8431647Abstract: The present invention relates to a cross-linkable adhesive silicone composition, having a very short cross-linking time and capable of providing an adhesive having mechanical properties sufficient so that it can be used as an adhesive joint and provide waterproofing of a seam joining two substrates. Such a composition comprises: (A) at least a polyorganosiloxane (POSA) having, for each molecule, at least two alkenyl groups, preferably, C2-C6 linked to silicon; (B) at least one polyorganosiloxane cross-linking agent having, for each molecule, at least two hydrogen atoms linked to silicon; (C) a catalytically efficient amount of at least one catalyst containing at least one metallic compound, preferably platinum; (D) a reinforcing mineral filler; and is characterized in that it also comprises at least one polyorganosiloxane (POS A?) gum having a weight content of alkenyl(s) group(s), preferably vinyl(s), between 0.001% and 0.2%, and having a consistency of between 300 and 1200 at 25° C.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Bluestar Silicones France SASInventors: Laurent Dumont, Bertrand Bordes
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Publication number: 20130102983Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a fluid-absorbing member that can include a plurality of layers. In one embodiment, the plurality of layers can include a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. Further, the first layer can be made from a bamboo-containing material and can be configured to be positioned immediately adjacent to a user's skin. Moreover, the third layer can be made from a fluid-impermeable material and can be configured to be positioned immediately adjacent to the user's clothing. In addition, in some embodiments, the plurality of layers can be coupled together at a position substantially adjacent to an edge of the plurality of layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Inventor: Karen Wynne Gilmartin
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Patent number: 8424474Abstract: An apparatus including a first surface configured to attach the apparatus to a second surface of another object, and a plurality of elongated nanofibers. Each nanofiber has one end connected to the first surface and an opposite end extending away from the first surface. The plurality of elongated nanofibers is configured to adhere to the second surface by nanoadhesion when brought into contact with the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventor: Jason Berns
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Publication number: 20130095898Abstract: A form-fitting case is comprised of two major components: 1) a structure for carrying mobile communications devices, and 2) a pocket for carrying of credit card sized devices. The pocket may be fabricated of fabric or leather. The pocket and structure are permanently adhered to create a single carrying case for both mobile communications devices such as cell phones and for items such as credit cards or paper money.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: CM4Inventors: Matthew Timothy Altschul, Michael Martin, Scott Dolin
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Publication number: 20130041272Abstract: A sensor apparatus adapted to be incorporated in a garment, said apparatus comprising one or more sensors, one or more fasteners to which an electronic device can be attached for receiving data from said one or more sensors, a first textile layer which in use is on the inside of the garment, a second textile layer which in use is on the outside of the garment, and a third intermediate layer provided between said first and second layer along at least a portion of said tube, wherein said first and second textile layers are made from a substantially elastic material, and said third intermediate layer is substantially more rigid than said first and second textile layers. The sensors may be ECG and respiration sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: WEARABLE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, S.L. (WEARTECH)Inventors: Javier Guillén Arredondo, Sergio Guillén Barrionuevo
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Publication number: 20130025159Abstract: An article of footwear or other product may include a material element having a first layer, a second layer, a third layer, and at least one strand. The second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer, and the second layer is formed from a thermoplastic polymer material. The strand is located between the first layer and the second layer, and the strand lies substantially parallel to the second layer for a distance of at least five centimeters. In this configuration, the thermoplastic polymer material may join the first layer and the third layer to the second layer. The thermoplastic polymer material may also join the strand to the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: NIKE, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130025769Abstract: A method of repairing delaminated plies of a composite includes drilling a plurality of holes in the plies, stitching one or more tows into the plurality of holes, and tensioning the tows. The holes are disposed across an area of the plies that is delaminated. The method introduces a resin into the area of the plies that is delaminated and cures the resin. Curing of the composite can be performed prior to the stitching and the tensioning of the one or more tows and can be performed by the tensioning of the one or more tows. Optionally, one or more additional plies can be applied to the repaired area and/or a portion of the one or more tows that extends above a surface the plies can be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Daniel M. Stadtlander