Cutting And Uniting Cut Parts Patents (Class 264/152)
  • Patent number: 10800128
    Abstract: Composite components having a T or L-shaped configuration that include features that reduce void defects between abutting laminate portions and provide improved mechanical properties are provided. Methods for forming such components are also provided. In one exemplary aspect, a composite component defines a first direction and a second direction and includes a wedged-shaped noodle at a joint interface between an abutting first laminate portion extending along the first direction and a second laminate portion extending along the second direction. The noodle has a first surface that is angled with respect to the second direction. At least one of the plies of the second laminate portion terminate and attach to the angled first surface of the noodle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Brian Gregg Feie, Darrell Glenn Senile, Gregory Scott Phelps, Thomas Samuel Holaday
  • Patent number: 10391686
    Abstract: A mold that: makes it possible to manufacture a molded foam body wherein a reinforcing member extends to a portion of the outer face of the molded body main body that corresponds to a parting line in the inner face of the cavity of the mold; and prevents molding problems stemming from the reinforcing member getting into the aforementioned parting line. Also: a method for manufacturing a molded foam body using the aforementioned mold; and a molded foam body manufactured thereby. The aforementioned mold (1) is provided with a seal member (7) that seals the space between mating faces (2a, 3a) of mold parts (2, 3) when the mold is fastened, and said seal member (7) is designed so as to be able to seal the space between the mating faces (2a, 3a) even if the reinforcing member (22) gets in between the mating faces (2a, 3a) on the cavity (4) side of the seal member (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Kuroki, Teruo Iwai, Taisuke Yonezawa
  • Patent number: 10376912
    Abstract: An apparatus including a first device which moves a first portion of a soft, damp, slightly pressed slab out of alignment with a majority of the slab and thus introduces a first crack in the slab; and a device for spraying a first colored material into the first crack of the slab. The first device which moves the first portion of the slab out of alignment with the rest of the slab may include a first cylinder. The device for spraying the first colored material in the first crack of the slab may include a robotic apparatus. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus may also include a second device which moves a second portion of the slab out of alignment with the majority of the slab and thereby introduces a second crack in the slab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventor: Alex Xie
  • Patent number: 9822253
    Abstract: The invention provides a cross-linkable mixture of thermoplastic polyurethanes and ethylenic unsaturated compounds and thermoset materials that can obtained therefrom. The invention also provides application of the cross-linkable mixtures and processes in a solvent-less coating process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Chris Ian Lindsay, Christina Marinus, Hans Godelieve Guido Verbeke, Rene Alexander Klein
  • Patent number: 9550334
    Abstract: A method of repairing a core stiffened structure can include removing a damaged portion of the core stiffened structure; creating a cutout in a portion of a repair core member; fitting the repair core member onto an existing core member such that the cutout mates with a portion of the existing core member; bonding the repair core member to the existing core member; and placing a skin patch over the repair core member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventors: Suvankar Mishra, Jesse Wrabel, John R. McCullough, Randall Willnow, Carl May
  • Patent number: 9314068
    Abstract: A customizable pointe shoe insert is provided. Such an insert achieves a “perfect fit” that is customized to each dancer's foot by using a moldable material to substantially fill the voids within the box of the shoe, so weight is optimally distributed across a greater percentage of the surface of the forefoot when en pointe. An insert may be constructed from an impression material that when applied, precisely contours itself to the foot and then quickly chemically cures into a rubbery, resilient solid. The design allows a dancer to self-mold the insert and apply the material according to her personal preferences. The insert may further be associated with a fabric covering that serves to hold the moldable material in place during molding and/or to provide structural support in areas of thin moldable material. The insert may further be integrated with one or more spacers for positioning in between adjacent toes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Kelly Susan Schmutte
  • Publication number: 20140352036
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a body made of composite material such as a shell of a helmet. Said body constitutes a multilayer structure where each layer is formed by superposed strata comprising portions of fabrics preimpregnated with thermoplastic resin in which at least some of said layers are formed by woven or non-woven LFRTP-type preimpregnated fabrics. The outer layer is formed by strata of portions of “veil” type or “felt” type fabrics, with non-woven and non-oriented fibers of lengths comprised between 5 and 20 mm. In the method, the multilayer structure arranged in a mold is subjected to the action exerted by a bag that is inflated due to pressure occupying the cavity of the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: MAT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, S.L.
    Inventor: Javier Cadens Ballarin
  • Publication number: 20140339742
    Abstract: A system for fabricating a composite article includes a pre-impregnation station for forming a prepreg comprising a reinforcement impregnated with a resin. The prepreg is provided to a blanking station where a blank is cut from the partially cured prepreg and arranged onto a preforming mold. The blank is then transferred to a forming station, and is formed into the composite article using a compression mold. The pre-impregnation station, the blanking station and the forming station are co-located. During forming of the blank into the composite article using the compression mold, additional prepreg is formed in the pre-impregnation station and passes to the blanking station so as to form a next blank for being formed into a next composite article during a subsequent molding cycle. Optionally, the prepreg is partially cured prior to being cut in the blanking station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Maximilian Amtmann, Boris Shulkin, Aldo Van Gelder, Todd Deaville
  • Patent number: 8852486
    Abstract: A molded discrete low stress gasket is constructed of restructured filled PTFE for use in corrosive or severe chemical environments under relatively low bolt loads. The gasket has a gasket surface and includes a raised outer sealing ring and a raised inner sealing ring. The gasket may constructed from a restructured filled PTFE material, with the sealing rings deforming at lower pressures than the remaining portions of the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: T. Scott Tanner, Stefan Pitolaj
  • Publication number: 20140271077
    Abstract: A composite material structure and a method for making the composite material structure are provided. The composite material structure includes a first stack of fiber panels arranged with fibers parallel to a loading axis to accommodate a first tension load in a first plane. The composite material structure includes a second stack of fiber panels arranged with fibers parallel to the loading axis to accommodate a second tension load in a second plane. The composite material structure includes a pre-consolidated fabric structure between the first and the second stack arranged with fibers plied perpendicular to the fibers of the first stack of fiber panels and perpendicular to the fibers of the second stack of fiber panels, the fibers further being orthogonal to the loading axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron K. Amstutz
  • Publication number: 20140237728
    Abstract: A symmetrical zoned foam mattress includes an upper foam layer with a wavy lower side and a lower foam layer with a wavy upper side. The lower layer has top, middle and bottom lateral valleys. The wavy lower side of the upper layer is glued to the wavy upper side of the lower layer. The top lateral valley has a minimum located within eighteen inches of the top head end of the lower layer. The bottom lateral valley has a minimum located within eighteen inches of the bottom foot end of the lower layer. A center plane intersects the lower foam layer at a minimum of the middle lateral valley. The minimum of each of the top and bottom lateral valleys is about fifteen inches from the end of the mattress regardless of whether the consumer chooses to use the top or bottom end as the head of the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Zinus Inc.
    Inventor: Suk Kan Oh
  • Publication number: 20140225297
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a connecting rod (6) out of composite material using three-dimensional fabric of woven reinforcing fibers, the connecting rod (6) extending in a main direction. The method comprises the steps of: cutting out one or more base pieces (7, 8) from a three-dimensional fabric; cutting out one or more reinforcing pieces (9, 10) from a three-dimensional fabric; installing the various pieces (7, 8, 9, 10) on a support in order to shape them; securing the various pieces (7, 8, 9, 10) to one another by stitching (12, 13, 14, 15) using reinforcing fibers in order to constitute a reinforcing fiber preform; installing the preform on a mandrel; and injecting resin into the preform and polymerizing the resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicants: AIRCELLE, MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY
    Inventors: Masson Richard, Gildas Garnier, Bertrand Desjoyeaux
  • Patent number: 8771567
    Abstract: A process for producing fiber preforms for composite material components makes it possible to directly produce complex geometries in a flexible and low-cost manner by applying a plurality of dry fiber rovings independently of one another even in spatially uneven contours. It is no longer necessary to use cut fabric strips since fiber preforms are produced straight from the dry fiber rovings. This obviates the need to carry out production, transport and order picking processes. It is not necessary to cut fiber strips to size, and therefore a saving may be made on material. In addition, it is possible to increase the mechanical characteristic values in the composite material because it is not necessary to sew fiber webs. The described process can also readily be scaled since the number of dry fiber rovings arranged next to one another make it possible to vary the area which can be covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignees: Airbus Operations GmbH, Toho Tenax Europe GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Piepenbrock, Carsten Barlag, Pierre Zahlen, Bernd Wohlmann, Markus Schneider
  • Patent number: 8721830
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a structural part including at least two wings extending in intersecting planes made of thermoplastic fiber-reinforced composite material including at least two plies of continuous fibers. The fibers extend from one wing to another. The method includes cutting the at least two plies in a fabric and/or a tape of fibers pre-impregnated with a thermoplastic resin; assembling the plies to create a preform; and compacting the preform to a final shape of the part by subjecting the preform to a defined cycle of temperature and pressure. A toolset can implement the method described above. Such a toolset includes a rigid punch and die such that closing the tool creates a sealed chamber in a shape of the part between the punch and the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations S.A.S.
    Inventors: Didier Kurtz, Florian Chotard
  • Patent number: 8668858
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing rigid panels made of a composite material requires a caul sheet having a smooth surface that is formed with a plurality of grooves. A first layer of the composite material is laid on the caul sheet, and is cut to create flaps that extend into the respective grooves. Strips of composite material are then placed along the edges of the groove to extend and overlap each other in the groove. Next, a unidirectional ply is placed along the length of the groove, and this combination is then covered with a second layer of the composite material. Together, the combination of the first and second layers, the strips and the unidirectional ply are co-cured to create a rigid panel with integral stiffening members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Spectrum Aeronautical, LLC
    Inventors: Larry J. Ashton, Michael G. Allman, Troy L. White, Benko S. Ta'ala
  • Patent number: 8663521
    Abstract: A process of manufacturing a looped material band for use as a conveyor belt, a conveyor, a transmission belt or the like in which the ends of the band are assembled by fitting together two serrations that have complementary shapes and are connected by at least one transverse locking rod that is inserted through transverse openings arranged in the teeth of the serrations. The process comprises the steps of producing the transverse openings by machining the ends of the band to remove material in an area corresponding at least to the transverse openings to be produced, placing a transverse core pin in each machined area, overmolding material in the machined areas to restore the ends of the band, and one removing, after polymerization of the material, the transverse core pins that form the transverse openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: TANALS
    Inventor: Pierre-Regis Frey
  • Patent number: 8652374
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing an in-mold decorated molded article, which can eliminate the need for deburring after molding and the need for an extra allowance of the molded article. The process includes: clamping a first mold (1) and a second mold (2) to hold a decorative film (207) between the molds; cutting a transfer layer (302) of the decorative film (207) in the molds; injecting resin (5) into the cavity of the mold; cooling the resin (5); and opening the molds to remove the in-mold decorated molded article on which the transfer layer (302) is disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Kaneuchi, Gakuei Shibata, Shinji Kadoriku, Mitsuhiro Iseri
  • Patent number: 8647545
    Abstract: A method, machine and blade of a wind-turbine are disclosed. At least a component of a blade includes at least one layer of a composite structure. The layer is built up by a number of unconnected single roving-bundles, which are aligned unidirectional and which shows a common direction. The roving-bundles are laid down automatically into a forming tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Henrik Stiesdal
  • Publication number: 20140001670
    Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus employs three-dimensional (3D) printing technology and computer numerical controlled (CNC) positioning technology that creates composite structures of any size. The composite structures exhibit predefined characteristics suitable for different applications. The composite structures consist of plastic sheathing melded together to form bladders, as well as fabric impregnated with one or more resin-based compounds. The composite structures assume any of a myriad of predefined shapes. The composite structures exhibit fire-resistance, water-resistance, water containment, phase-change capability, ballistic protection, low weight, and may further be operable as a solar panel or be electrically conductive. The composite structures are optionally constructed with vias or pathways, through which pipes, electrical conduit, and other building materials may be threaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: MICHAEL DREVER
  • Publication number: 20140001748
    Abstract: A fuel line connector assembly that includes first and second connectors. The first connector includes a ramp having an inner core and an outer skin surrounding at least a part of the inner core. The inner core extends through the ramp at a location adjacent a radially extending retaining surface for at least a portion of the radial extent of the retaining surface. The second connector has a hook wherein, when the first and second connectors are brought together and secured to each other, the hook inhibits separation of the first and second connectors by bearing again the retaining surface. The first connector is made by coinjection molding a connector body having the outer skin and inner core with the inner core extending through the ramp to a sacrificial portion, and then severing the sacrificial portion from the ramp leaving the inner core exposed at an apex of the ramp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Brian T. Ignaczak, David Charles Peterson, Jason Earl Dendel
  • Publication number: 20130285278
    Abstract: A patch antenna includes: a dielectric layer made of an insulation material, and having upper and lower surfaces, and a through hole; a radiation metal layer disposed on the upper surface of the dielectric layer, and having a first plate body, a first aperture aligned with the through hole, and a first protruding portion extending from a peripheral edge of the first aperture into the through hole; and a grounding metal layer disposed on the lower surface of the dielectric layer, and having a second plate body, a second aperture aligned with the through hole, and a second protruding portion extending from a peripheral edge of the second aperture into the through hole. The first and second protruding portions contact each other in the through hole so that the radiation and grounding metal layers are electrically connected. A method of making a patch antenna is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Shih-Hong CHEN, Chieh-Sheng HSU, Chang-Hsiu HUANG, Chi-Chung CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130284003
    Abstract: A multi-layer material that provides blast and projectile impact protection is provided. The multi-layer material may include a hard metal layer, a composite layer, an air gap layer, and an innermost layer. An armor layer may also be provided that includes a polymeric honeycomb layer and a ceramic layer. In other aspects of the invention, a vehicle made from the multi-layer material is provided, and methods for making the multi-layer material are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Future Force Innovation, Inc.
    Inventor: Antony Dodworth
  • Publication number: 20130081345
    Abstract: A method for forming a variably sized wall panel by supplying a face panel of a first material, the face panel having a front face and a back face, the back face having a plurality of crosspieces extending therefrom. The face panel is placed in a mold such that the front face of the face panel abuts a bottom of the mold and the back face of the face panel faces away from the bottom of the mold. A flowable second material is layered on top of the face panel and the flowable second material is allowed to harden such that the back face of the face panel and the crosspieces are frictionally bound to the hardened second material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: EXTRUTECH PLASTICS, INC., D/B/A EPI 04 INC.
    Inventor: EXTRUTECH PLASTICS, INC., D/B/A EPI 04 INC.
  • Publication number: 20130037508
    Abstract: A preform includes a closed lower portion; a sidewall portion extending upwardly from the closed lower portion; an upper neck portion extending upwardly from the sidewall portion; and an insert ring. In embodiments, a portion of the upper neck portion is formed around at least a portion of the insert ring. Further, with embodiments, the insert ring may be multi-layered, and may include a first layer including a polymer, and a second layer including an additional material. Embodiments of such preforms may be molded into various forms of plastic containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: PLASTIPAK PACKAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Marc A. Pedmo, Robert A. McIntire
  • Publication number: 20120315442
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing an in-mold decorated molded article, which can eliminate the need for deburring after molding and the need for an extra allowance of the molded article. The process includes: clamping a first mold (1) and a second mold (2) to hold a decorative film (207) between the molds; cutting a transfer layer (302) of the decorative film (207) in the molds; injecting resin (5) into the cavity of the mold; cooling the resin (5); and opening the molds to remove the in-mold decorated molded article on which the transfer layer (302) is disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Kaneuchi, Gakuei Shibata, Shinji Kadoriku, Mitsuhiro Iseri
  • Patent number: 8303744
    Abstract: A process of making a multilayered product having an interior honeycomb layer or core. The interior layer is formed by passing a generally flat web of material between rollers to create a corrugated web. The corrugated web is cut and folded to create the honeycomb core. Outer protective skins are applied to exterior surfaces of the interior layer to create a multilayered material which is then cut to size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Bradford Company
    Inventor: Judson A. Bradford
  • Publication number: 20120275752
    Abstract: An insulation pressure-resistant cylinder body of submarine (undersea) cable equipment, submarine cable equipment, and a manufacturing method are provided. The insulation pressure-resistant cylinder body includes: an installation cylinder, an insulation layer, and a pressure-resistant cylinder, disposed sequentially from inside to outside, where a first groove is opened on an outer surface of the installation cylinder, and a second groove is opened on an inner surface of the pressure-resistant cylinder, the second groove is interlaced with the first groove, and the insulation layer is closely adhered to the outer surface of the installation cylinder and the inner surface of the pressure-resistant cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qizhong Li, Fenglong Chen, Ge Jin, Xuguang Yang
  • Publication number: 20120261856
    Abstract: A matched mold curing apparatus defining a molding cavity has two sets of layers of curable, fiber-reinforced, thermosetting composite material laminated on a lower forming tool and upper forming tool. Closed-cell foam core segments are provided and placed adjacent to each other on the layers. The core segments are oversized with respect to the nominal size determined by the molding cavity in the closed condition, minus the thickness of the layers of composite material. A controlled temperature is applied firstly to allow plastic deformation of the core segments, but without closing completely the matched mold. The temperature and pressure are then applied to cause complete closure of the matched mold and curing of the laminated layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: ALENIA AERMACCHI S.p.A
    Inventor: Ruggero Pitzolu
  • Patent number: 8268212
    Abstract: Process for manufacturing a plastic hollow body, said process comprising the following steps: a) a molten plastic parison is extruded, in an extruder, through a die; b) at least one longitudinal cut is made in the parison; c) the parison is introduced into a mold comprising two cavities; and d) the hollow body is molded by conforming the parison to the mold cavities, said die being equipped with a passage for the molten plastic which gradually modifies the shape of the parison so that it is substantially flattened on exiting. Die suitable for implementing this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (S.A.)
    Inventors: Bjorn Criel, Philippe Bournonville, Pierre-Francois Tardy
  • Publication number: 20120144698
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a thermoplastic polyurethane (“TPU”) infused mesh material that is molded to form at least a portion of a shoe. The TPU infused mesh may be formed as an upper, a portion of sole or other components of a shoe. The TPU infused mesh is formed, in an exemplary embodiment, through the application of liquid TPU to a surface of a spacer mesh. The liquid TPU infused spacer mesh is then cured, cut to a pattern, and heat molded to form a desired portion of the shoe. The heat molded TPU mesh is coupled to other portions of the shoe (e.g., sole) to form an article footwear in an exemplary embodiment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: CONVERSE INC.
    Inventor: Sean M. McDowell
  • Patent number: 8182643
    Abstract: In a process for fabricating large structures, a composite material panel is continuously pultruded in a pultrusion die assembly and cut transversely to the process direction to provide panel sections. The panel sections can be sufficiently long to extend from one end to an opposite end of the structure. The panel sections are assembled with a joint along adjacent edges using steel-to-composite and composite-to-composite joining technology. The joints can be integrated into the panel longitudinal edges, or separate joint assemblies can be fabricated. In this manner, fewer joints are required. A variety of in-plane and out-of-plane joint assemblies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: KaZaK Composites, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerome P. Fanucci, Michael McAleenan
  • Patent number: 8162200
    Abstract: A portion of compliant material includes four walls defining a slot. The slot has a relatively large cross-section end in fluid communication with a solder reservoir, and also has a relatively small cross-section end opposed to the relatively large cross-section end. The slot has a generally elongate rectangular shape when viewed in plan, with a length perpendicular to a scan direction, a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively large cross section end, and a width, parallel to the scan direction, associated with the relatively small cross section end. The slot is configured in the portion of compliant material such that the relatively small cross-section end of the slot normally remains substantially closed, but locally opens sufficiently to dispense solder from the reservoir when under fluid pressure and locally unsupported by a workpiece. Methods of operation and fabrication are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen L. Buchwalter, Peter A. Gruber, Paul A. Lauro, Jae-Woong Nah
  • Patent number: 8070995
    Abstract: A system and method for establishing plumbing kit specifications for kits containing plastic hose or tubing for installation on boats, RVs or other uses where ruler markings are imprinted longitudinally along the outside surface of stock hose. The ruler markings can be spaced approximately one inch, or other distance, and can include a series of numerals such as 1-12 or 1-11 followed by a repeat symbol. The sequence can repeat indefinitely along the length of the hose. The method allows a length specification for a particular hose segment to be generated by cutting a piece of stock hose at a particular starting ruler mark, clamping or connecting it in place, and then completing the installation of the segment by cutting the second end to the correct length and clamping or connecting it in place. The length can then be computed by reading the ruler marks on the installed hose. This information can be entered as part of the specification for a hose kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Flow-Rite Controls, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel N. Campau, Roger C. Miller
  • Patent number: 8066921
    Abstract: A method of producing a container and a closure comprises blow molding a body comprising a container portion and a closure portion joined together, and separating the closure portion from the container portion. A container and/or a closure produced according to the method are also disclosed, as well as an intermediate product for producing a container and a closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Sheldon Yourist, David W. Cargile, Edward V. Perone
  • Publication number: 20110272845
    Abstract: A process of manufacturing a looped material band for use as a conveyor belt, a conveyor, a transmission belt or the like in which the ends of the band are assembled by fitting together two serrations that have complementary shapes and are connected by at least one transverse locking rod that is inserted through transverse openings arranged in the teeth of the serrations. The process comprises the steps of producing the transverse openings by machining the ends of the band to remove material in an area corresponding at least to the transverse openings to be produced, placing a transverse core pin in each machined area, overmolding material in the machined areas to restore the ends of the band, and one removing, after polymerization of the material, the transverse core pins that form the transverse openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: TANALS
    Inventor: Pierre-Régis FREY
  • Publication number: 20110254192
    Abstract: The structural component and fabrication to form a cable, cords or other structural component may be formed by mechanically cutting, waste-reinforced used tires, waste-reinforced used fan belts, waste-reinforced used conveyor belts into strips and attaching them end to end with metal staples or a bonding agent to create a reinforced rubber cable or cord. To be used as structural strength when encapsulated with virgin and or recycled thermoplastics, or rubber. Said strips would be used as reinforcement in concrete, cement, adobe or asphalt. The process when used with thermoplastics or rubber will incorporate an extruder to obtain a molten state of the thermoplastics or rubber to form the structural component thru a crosshead die or molds for injection molding. The process when using concrete, cement, adobe or asphalt to create a structural component will use the waste-reinforced rubber strips placed into forms, or molds for reinforcement when drying has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph Alfred Leon
  • Publication number: 20110257345
    Abstract: A process for producing a synthetic fiber composition with reclaimed post consumer carpet yarn, wherein face yarn is shaved from post consumer carpet using a shaving device to provide shaved face yarn, the shaved face yarn is reduced in size, contaminants are removed using mechanical screeners, the shaved face yarn is melt filtered, and spun into fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSAL FIBERS, INC.
    Inventors: George T. Hoover, JR., Milton K. Roark, Brendan F. McSheehy, JR., Mathew B. Studholme
  • Publication number: 20110254193
    Abstract: A process of manufacturing a fibrous article includes submerging a fiber substrate in a bath of first thermoplastic resin to impregnate the fiber substrate with the first thermoplastic resin; heating the fiber substrate until the fiber substrate becomes a thick continuous fiber substrate; cutting the thick continuous fiber substrate into units; stacking the fiber substrate units; pressing and heating the stacked fibrous structure units until a stacked fibrous structure is formed; heating a mold; conveying the stacked fibrous structure to the mold to melt; cooling the mold to shape the molten fibrous structure into a half-finished article; removing the half-finished article out of the mold; eliminating burrs and sharp edges of the half-finished article; conveying the half-finished article to the mold; and uniformly applying a molten second thermoplastic resin on an inner surface of the half-finished article by injection molding to produce the finished fibrous article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Ma Shui-Yuan, Ling-Ling Cheng
  • Patent number: 8016922
    Abstract: The air filter element may include an inner metal liner, an outer metal liner, a filter media, an annular end cap, and a composite end cap The annular end cap is formed over the metal liners such that the metal liners are secured and at least a portion of the filter media is sealed. The composite end cap has a foamed urethane portion and a rigid urethane portion. The foamed urethane portion, which has a central aperture and stand-off apertures, is molded about the central aperture and the stand-off apertures such that the metal liners are secured, at least a portion of the filter media is sealed, and urethane flashing occurs proximate one or more of the central aperture and an outer liner periphery. The rigid urethane portion is molded over the foamed urethane portion such that the stand-off apertures are filled, blocked, and/or sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Baldwin Filters, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian T. Ehrenberg
  • Publication number: 20110209338
    Abstract: A patch antenna includes: a dielectric layer made of an insulation material, and having upper and lower surfaces, and a through hole; a radiation metal layer disposed on the upper surface of the dielectric layer, and having a first plate body, a first aperture aligned with the through hole, and a first protruding portion extending from a peripheral edge of the first aperture into the through hole; and a grounding metal layer disposed on the lower surface of the dielectric layer, and having a second plate body, a second aperture aligned with the through hole, and a second protruding portion extending from a peripheral edge of the second aperture into the through hole. The first and second protruding portions contact each other in the through hole so that the radiation and grounding metal layers are electrically connected. A method of making a patch antenna is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Shih-Hong CHEN, Chieh-Sheng HSU, Chang-Hsiu HUANG, Chi-Chung CHANG
  • Patent number: 7976754
    Abstract: Process for manufacturing a plastic hollow body, the process comprising the following steps: a) a tubular stream of molten plastic is extruded; b) this stream is taken up by means of a tensioning device; c) a transverse cut is made in this stream so as to create a parison having one free edge that is not taken up by the tensioning device; d) the parison is moved relative to the tensioning device so that the free edge of the parison is also taken up by the tensioning device; and e) at least one longitudinal cut is made in the parison over its entire length. Equipment suitable for implementing this process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Inergy Automotive Systems Research (S.A.)
    Inventors: Pierre-François Tardy, Bjorn Criel, Philippe Bournonville
  • Patent number: 7968024
    Abstract: A method for forming a molding compound including simultaneously chopping a non-synthetic reinforcement member and a synthetic reinforcement member and forming a hybrid reinforcement member from the chopped non-synthetic and synthetic reinforcement members. The hybrid reinforcement member can be molded into a molding compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Williams, Cynthia Flanigan, Ellen Lee, Dan Houston
  • Patent number: 7951316
    Abstract: Process for forming an annular member by extruding a thermoplastic profiled strip at an elevated temperature. Prior to cooling the strip, the still-molten ends undergo in-line compression molding to form an annular member having a joint section. The cross-section of the annular member is continuous in the joint section and the remainder of the body. Preferably, the extrudate may contain a thermoplastic elastomer, more preferably a thermoplastic vulcanizate formed by a dynamic vulcanization process. During the extrusion and compression molding processes, the extrudate may be supported on a rotatable turntable, or alternately on a rotatable molding cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Smith, Duane E. Peterson, Harold H. Seymour
  • Publication number: 20110104971
    Abstract: A fibrous article having a fabric-like surface and process of manufacturing same are provided. The fibrous article includes an outer fabric substrate; an intermediate fiber substrate; and an inner thermoplastic resin layer. A first thermoplastic resin is formed between the fabric substrate and the fiber substrate. The first thermoplastic resin is further formed between the fiber substrate and the thermoplastic resin layer. The thermoplastic resin layer is formed by injection molding by causing a second thermoplastic resin to react with the first thermoplastic resin. A person may have the feeling of touching fabric when touches the fibrous article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Shui Yuan Ma, Ling-Ling Cheng
  • Patent number: 7905974
    Abstract: A method for making a pocket filter assembly is provided. Two side and two end header elements each having a pair of longitudinally extending side walls and a longitudinally extending bottom wall forming a longitudinally extending channel are joined at ends forming a rectangular header with two opposing sides and two opposing ends. The bottom wall and side walls of each of the opposing sides and the bottom walls and said side walls of each of said opposing ends become adjacent forming a rectangular header with a continuous bottom wall and continuous inner and outer side wall having a continuous channel therein. An upstream perimeter portion of a pocket filter element is inserted in the continuous channel and a liquid polymeric material is placed therein. The polymeric material is solidified forming a header frame having the upstream perimeter portion of the filter element unitary therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: AAF-McQuay Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Langlands, Wim Fekkes
  • Publication number: 20110057347
    Abstract: A process of manufacturing a plastic product includes selecting natural or synthetic fiber as a material; adhering a thermoplastic resin onto surfaces of the material to form a thin film thereon by soaking or heating; heating the thin film; forming two releasable films on upper and lower surfaces of the thin film respectively; cutting the thin film into thin film units; heating and pressing the thin film units to form cured thin film units; applying one of the cured thin film units onto an inner surface of a first mold; further heating and pressing the cured thin film unit to form a thin film structure; placing the thin film structure inside a second mold; and injecting a thermoplastic material into the second mold to adhere onto an outer surface of the thin film structure to produce the finished plastic product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Shui Yuan Ma, Ling-Ling Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110037190
    Abstract: A method, machine and blade of a wind-turbine are disclosed. At least a component of a blade includes at least one layer of a composite structure. The layer is built up by a number of unconnected single roving-bundles, which are aligned unidirectional and which shows a common direction. The roving-bundles are laid down automatically into a fanning tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Henrik Stiesdal
  • Patent number: 7879278
    Abstract: Methods for manufacturing panel units may include applying a cover tape to a surface of a panel in such a way as to substantially extend along a periphery of the panel. An extrusion molding die may be moved relative to the panel in such a way that the extrusion molding die moves along the periphery of the panel while at least partially contacting the cover tape applied to the panel. At the same time, a molten molding material may be extruded from the extrusion molding die, thereby integrally forming a molded article on the periphery of the panel. The cover tape may be then removed from the surface of the panel in order to produce a panel unit having the molded article disposed along the periphery of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Tokai Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Naotaka Hanai, Tomohiro Sakagami, Toshiaki Kakuto, Takanori Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20100244304
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating a polymeric stent from a polymer sheet with improved strength, modulus and fracture toughness are disclosed. The methods include stretching the polymer sheet along one or more axesto increase the strength, fracture toughness, and modulus of the polymer along the axis of stretching. The methods further include forming a tubular stent from the stretched sheet. The stent can include a slide-and-lock mechanism that permits the stent to move from a collapsed diameter to an expanded diameter and inhibiting radial recoil from the expanded diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Yunbing Wang
  • Publication number: 20100230847
    Abstract: A golf club grip includes a first grip member and a second grip member. The first grip member has a dark color and a first material density. The second grip member which has a light color and a second material density which is greater than the first material density, wherein the first grip member is integrated with the second grip member in an edge-to-edge manner to form an elongated tubular structure. When the first grip member and the second grip member is heated to integrate with each other, particles of the second grip member crosses over the first grip member to form a predetermined amount of light color at the first grip member, while the light color formed at the first grip member is adapted to be overlaid by the dark color so as to render the light color and the dark color sharply distinguishable on the gold club grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Yung Hsiang Chen