By Separately Molding Different Article Portions Patents (Class 264/250)
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Patent number: 8899453Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing a liquid product from a container containing said product comprises a first chamber and a second chamber. An inlet passage comprising at least one inlet opening establishes a fluid connection between the first chamber and an interior part of a container having the dispensing device mounted thereon. An outlet passage adapted to deliver liquid product being dispensed by way of the dispensing device is fluidly connected to the second chamber. An intermediate wall divides an interior part of the dispensing device into the first chamber and the second chamber. The intermediate wall defines an edge, and the intermediate wall is arranged in such a manner that an intermediate passage between the first chamber and the second chamber is defined at said edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Logidos ApSInventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140339730Abstract: A method is described for producing a footbed for a shoe having an open planar formation (5), which absorbs tensile forces, and which is held freely stretched in a support frame (4), which defines the edge profile of the footbed, with the aid of a cover frame (9). To provide an advantageous bond between the planar formation (5) and the support frame (4), it is proposed that the cover frame (9) be molded in an integrally joined manner through the open planar formation (5) onto the support frame during its production from a plastic melt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Julia Stoehr, Norbert Hessenberger
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Patent number: 8883059Abstract: A single-piece fastener includes a relatively hard clip and a relatively soft seal. The seal can be overmolded onto the clip. A thermal bond is formed between the seal and the clip to inhibit removal of the seal from the clip. The flexible nature of the umbrella of the clip and the seal can accommodate sealing openings in panels of varying thicknesses.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Lewis, Roger E. Pilon, Steven M. Benedetti, Charles K. Fischer
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Publication number: 20140328689Abstract: An impeller in which a plurality of vanes are provided so as to overlap each other back and forth as viewed in the direction of axis has a first impeller part on a front side and a second impeller part on a rear side. A method for manufacturing impeller includes a step of molding a first impeller part, a step of molding a second impeller part and a step of combining together the first impeller part and the second impeller part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Ishikawa, Yoshinori Tsurugai, Yasuhisa Saito
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Publication number: 20140311643Abstract: A molded tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion and an outer circumferential portion. The inner circumferential portion may be configured to be associated with a hub. The molded tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion of the support structure, wherein the tread portion may be formed from a first polyurethane having first material characteristics. The support structure may be formed from a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics. The support structure may be chemically bonded to the tread portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, Kevin L. Martin, Stephen J. Pierz, David J. Colantoni
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Patent number: 8858855Abstract: Composite fiber reinforced balloons for medical devices are prepared by applying a web of fibers to the exterior of a preformed underlayer balloon, encasing the web with a matrix material to form an assembly, and inserting the assembly into a preformed outer layer balloon to form the composite balloon.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Horn, John J. Chen, Ying Xiong, Joe Khammoungkhoune, John Blix, Aaron Khieu
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Publication number: 20140299228Abstract: A cartridge syringe has a housing with an opening for inserting a cartridge having an cylinder filled with a medication and closed at its ends by a piercing membrane and a stopper having a blind hole. A ram is provided for pressing the stopper for injecting the medication in the cylinder after piercing the membrane. The ram has an actuating element and can be attached in the blind hole for aspiration. The ram has an outer sleeve with a core. The outer sleeve is displaceably guided in a rotatable manner and the core in a rotationally fixed manner. A front end of the outer sleeve is provided with at least one fixing hook which is spring-loaded inwardly. A cam is engageable with the fixing hook such that, upon rotation of the outer sleeve, the fixing hook is movable either to the fixing position or the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: CAMO Formen- Und Werkzeubau GmbHInventors: Josef Eidler, André Carnal
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Patent number: 8851341Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing powdered or granular product from a container containing said product comprises a first chamber and a second chamber. An inlet passage comprising at least one inlet opening and establishes communication between the first chamber and an interior part of a container having the dispensing device mounted thereon. An outlet passage adapted to deliver powdered or granular product being dispensed by means of the dispensing device establishes communication from the second chamber. An intermediate wall divides an interior part of the dispensing device into the first chamber and the second chamber, the intermediate wall defining an edge. The intermediate wall is arranged in such a manner that an intermediate passage between the first chamber and the second chamber is defined at the edge for allowing powdered or granular product to pass between the first chamber and the second chamber. The intermediate wall further defines a second passage.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Logidos ApSInventor: Keld Krogh Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140295145Abstract: A lipophilic laminate, including: a substrate made of a resin; and a lipophilic resin layer on the substrate made of a resin, wherein the lipophilic resin layer includes micro convex portions or micro concave portions in a surface thereof, and wherein an oleic acid contact angle of the surface of the lipophilic resin layer is 10° or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: DEXERIALS CORPORATIONInventors: Mikihisa Mizuno, Ryosuke Iwata, Shinobu Hara
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Publication number: 20140291888Abstract: The invention relates to an inhalation therapy device with a nozzle nebuliser, in particular with a nozzle nebuliser having a nozzle element which is easy to clean and is thereby simple and reliable to handle so that the nozzle is not damaged and the geometry of the nozzle is not affected during cleaning. The aerosol generator comprises a nozzle element, said nozzle consisting of at least a first part and a second part, said first part of the nozzle element being made of a more resilient material than said second part of the nozzle element, and said first part of the nozzle element being attached to said second part of the nozzle element. Owing to the resilient material, the nozzle can deform during cleaning and can return to the original shape without altering its initial geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Pari GmbH Spezialisten für effektive InhalationInventors: Vera KREUTZMANN, Frank KUMMER, Markus MORNHINWEG, Sven ROSENBEIGER, Titus SELZER
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Patent number: 8845944Abstract: A method of forming includes the steps of: placing a first mold member and a second mold member in contact with one another; injecting a first material into a first recess in the first mold member to form a first portion of a midsole while the first mold member is maintained at a temperature below an ambient temperature; removing the first portion of the midsole from the first recess; positioning the first portion of the midsole in the second recess in the third mold member of the second mold assembly; placing a second material into the second recess in contact with the first portion of the midsole; placing the third mold member and the fourth mold member in contact with one another; and subjecting the second material and the first portion in the second mold assembly to heat and pressure to form a midsole.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Craig K. Sills, Hien Cong Le, Nalinrat Charoonsak
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Patent number: 8844116Abstract: A method of manufacturing a harness for a buoyancy control device, and a harness manufactured by such method. There is provided a method of manufacturing a harness for a buoyancy control device for use in a diving application, the method including the steps of: providing polymeric material; molding the polymeric material into separate components of the harness; and connecting the components to one another so as to form the harness. A harness including a plurality of molded polymeric components interconnected is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventor: Rhys James Couzyn
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Publication number: 20140288638Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical device, particularly a vascular graft or an arteriovenous (AV) graft for haemodialysis. The medical device comprises a layer of porous silk fibroin matrix and a layer of knitted silk fibres. The invention further relates to processes of manufacture of such medical devices and methods of use of such devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: David Philip Knight, Stephanie Lesage
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Patent number: 8840825Abstract: An apparatus for cushioning and protecting body parts of a human or animal is described. The apparatus includes a blend of dual durometer resilient flexible materials with a plurality of degrees of hardness to personalize the properties of comfort, proper fit, structure, and protection. The resilient flexible materials comprise thermoplastic, thermoset, casting, curing, epoxy, or resin materials, and a soft part is customizable.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: JD & SW, LLC, (Nevada LLC)Inventors: Jeffrey De Santis, Scot A Wiesemann
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Patent number: 8834754Abstract: The object of the invention is to obtain prefabricated modules of reinforced concrete corresponding to a dwelling with or without compartments, with its six wall structures consisting of single elements, achieving in this way a 100% monolithic structure, which eliminates any vibrations or dilatation and prevents the formation of cracks or humidity in the module. To this end, an internal permanent formwork is manufactured in the plant on the basis of six elements—floor, walls and ceiling, which are fixed along their edges by means of high-resistance putty and provided with distancing pads (9) on the bottom base on the floor or on the selected supporting surface with the service installations (11) mounted on the external face of the permanent formwork (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) and over them the insulation material (12), where it is necessary, then a structural frame (13), and finally an external recoverable formwork (14).Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Francisco Medran-Lopez
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Patent number: 8834768Abstract: A process and a facility for manufacturing foam molded resin articles are provided which facilitate for a secondary material at least partially formed of a synthetic resin to be arranged so as to extend along a curved surface of a mold inner surface, and further to be released from the mold after molding.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Bridgestone CorporationInventor: Masato Oota
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Publication number: 20140257518Abstract: A bioelectronic device and method of making is disclosed. The device includes a scaffold formed via 3D printing. The device also includes a biologic and an electronic device formed via 3D printing, the biologic and electronic device being interweaved with or coupled to the scaffold. The electronic component may e.g., include at least one of hard conductors, soft conductors, insulators and semiconductors. The scaffold may be formed of at least one of synthetic polymers and natural biological polymers. The biologic may include at least one of animal cells, plant cells, cellular organelles, proteins and DNA (including RNA).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITYInventors: Michael C. McAlpine, Manu Sebastian-Mannoor, Yong Lin Kong, Blake N. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140246804Abstract: A first portion of a midsole formed of a first material has a recess in a top surface thereof, and a first aperture positioned within the recess and extending therethrough. The first portion is placed in a recess in a bottom plate of a second mold assembly. A middle plate with a second aperture extending therethrough is placed in contact with the bottom plate. A second material is inserted through the second aperture such that it fills the recess and the first aperture in the first portion to form a second portion of the midsole. A top plate of the second mold assembly is positioned in contact with the middle plate so as to close the second mold assembly. The second mold assembly is subjected to heat and pressure such that the second portion cures and bonds to the first portion of the midsole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventors: Estelle Maranan, Michael Hochdoerffer, Clara Ho, Stanley Chen, Justin R. Taylor
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Publication number: 20140246805Abstract: Process for making golf ball having multi-layered cover having a very thin outermost cover layer comprising: providing first and second substantially hemispherical half shells comprising a thermoplastic composition; dispensing uncured liquid thermoset composition into a hemispherical cavity of first half shell; inserting first half of a core subassembly into hemispherical cavity and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition forms an inner cover layer; dispensing the uncured liquid thermoset composition into hemispherical cavity of second half shell; inserting second half of core subassembly into hemispherical cavity of second half shell and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition forms an inner cover layer and thereby mating the first and second half shells; curing thermoset inner cover layer; and forming dimples in the outer surfaces of mated first and second hType: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Acushnet CompanyInventors: William E. Morgan, Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
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Publication number: 20140243867Abstract: A surgically invasive pointed article for skin penetration and its fabrication method are presented. The present invention comprises a protruding sharp end portion and a body portion, the protruding sharp end portion comprising at least one penetration tip that can be disabled after use. The tip disablement after use is an effective safety measure in eradicating accidental injuries and re-use. The tip disablement can be carried out manually by the user or automatically if the article is used with a custom-made tip-disabling applicator. The skin penetration device can be used as a lancet for blood sampling, a needle for immunization and skin allergy testing, or a skin breaching device for transdermal drug delivery. The second aspect of the invention is a method for preparing the surgically invasive pointed article for skin penetration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2011Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Chee Yen Lim
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Publication number: 20140239705Abstract: A wheel comprising: an inner hub including a first side, a second side being generally parallel to and opposite of the first side, an axle shaft emanating up from the second side, a plurality of inner spokes emanating up from the second side and outward from the axle shaft and engaging an inner circumferential member; an outer hub engaged to the inner circumferential member, a plurality of outer spokes emanating from the inner circumferential member, the outer spokes being engaged to the inner circumferential member at a proximal end of the spokes and engaged to an inner surface of an over mold substrate at a distal end of the spokes, the over mold substrate also having an outer surface being generally parallel to and opposite of the inner surface; and a over mold tread chemically bonded to the outer surface of the over mold substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: ROLL-TECH MOLDING PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Patrice Bertrand
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Publication number: 20140230276Abstract: An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure may include a component with a flange extending in an outward direction from a void within a chamber of the component. A sole may also include a chamber formed from a polymer material and including a plurality of subchambers, each of the subchambers having at least one segment with a width that is less than fourteen millimeters. A sole may further include a chamber having areas with different thicknesses, and an outsole bonded to areas with a lesser thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: NIKE, INC.Inventor: NIKE, Inc.
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Patent number: 8808600Abstract: A method of manufacturing a barrier assembly includes: forming a barrier inside a mold using a polymeric material; removing the formed barrier from the mold while the barrier is still warm; inserting an elongated coupler into a passage on the barrier while the barrier is still warm, the coupler including a shaft and a securing member outwardly projecting from the shaft, the passage having a constricting portion, the warm constricting portion of the barrier pliably bending as the securing member passes throughthrough; and allowing the formed barrier to cool and harden, the hardened constricting portion of the barrier preventing or limiting the securing member of the connector from passing back through the constricting portion of the passage.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Off the Wall Products, LLCInventors: Marc E. Christensen, James Schaffner
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Publication number: 20140225306Abstract: An apparatus according to the present invention provides a bundle tie including a head dampener. The tie generally comprises a strap and a tie head coupled to the strap. The tie head is adapted to engage a free end of one strap, thereby forming a loop, which may be formed or placed about one or a bundle of elongate articles such as conduit, wires, cables, ropes, and pipes, for example. The tie head is provided with a head dampener which serves to cushion what otherwise may he damaging force placed upon the one or more elongate articles by the tie head. The dampener may also serve to limit movement of the one or more elongate articles through the loop formed by the tie.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Hellermann Tyton CorporationInventors: Edward P. Dyer, Gerard G. Geiger
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Publication number: 20140225305Abstract: A molding apparatus has a first top assembly which includes a first, a second, and a third top molding station; and a bottom assembly which includes a first, a second, and a third bottom molding station. The top and bottom assemblies may be repositioned relative to one another so that in a first configuration the first, second, and third top stations are engaged with the first, second, and third bottom stations; and in a second configuration the first top and second bottom stations are engaged, the second top and third bottom stations are engaged, and the third top and first bottom stations are engaged. Further disclosed is an injection molding process carried out utilizing the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: WINDSOR MOLD INC.Inventors: Patrick Martyn, Bradd Maisonville
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Publication number: 20140210132Abstract: A system for manufacturing a two-part fastener may include a fastener-molding housing and an actuating assembly. The fastener-molding housing may include a fastener mold having a first mold section connected to a second mold section through a flash connection mold section. The fastener mold is configured to receive fastener-forming material to form a pre-engaged fastener having a first fastener portion within the first mold section and a second fastener portion within the second mold section. The first fastener portion is temporarily secured to the second fastener portion through a flash connection portion formed within the flash connection mold section. The an actuating assembly includes a stripper plate, a connecting member, and at least one ejection member. The connecting member is configured to securely retain the first fastener portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: James S. Tisol, JR., Brock T. Cooley, Benjamin H. Moerke
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Publication number: 20140209602Abstract: A flexible plastic packaging box includes a lid and a box body having an opening at one end. The lid includes a lid body and an annular ring surrounding a periphery of the lid body. The box body is provided with an outer flange at a rim thereof adjacent to the opening surrounding an outer wall of the box body. The annular ring may be engaged with the outer flange such that the lid is detachably attached to the box body and seals the opening of the box body. The annular ring surrounding the periphery of the lid body forms a latching groove surrounding the lid body, the annular ring is capable of engaging the outer flange, and because of the elasticity of the flexible plastic, the lid is more reliably fixed on the box body and seals the opening of the box body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventor: Jingmin Yang
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Publication number: 20140206942Abstract: A hybrid cannula may comprise a rigid portion overmolded with a flexible portion. The rigid portion at its proximal end may comprise a rigid flange for preventing the proximal end of the hybrid cannula from being pushed through the portal. The flexible portion may comprise a dam within the passage of the hybrid cannula, the dam defining interior spaces thereof between the proximal and distal ends of the hybrid cannula. The flexible portion's distal end may comprise a variety of features extending therefrom, including a flange and/or a cannulated tip. The flexible portion's proximal end may further comprise a membrane to prevent liquid from projecting during insertion of a tool into the dam and/or removal of the tool from the dam. The hybrid cannula can be useful in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including arthroscopic and endoscopic surgeries.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Hybrid Cannula LPInventor: Hybrid Cannula LP
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Patent number: 8784714Abstract: Methods of manufacturing implantable medical devices with one or more undermolded features are disclosed. An example method includes injection molding an annular-shaped member onto an inner surface of a sacrificial mold insert, and then undermolding an elongate medical device body directly to the member. The member is directly coupled to the device body without the use of adhesives or bonding agents, thus eliminating the presence of gaps or surface irregularities that can affect device performance.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Benn Horrisberger, Joel T. Eggert, Kimberly A. Morris
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Patent number: 8778248Abstract: An airway device for human or animal use comprising an airway tube having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal and of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff, adapted to fit anatomically over the laryngeal structure of a patient, wherein the device optionally further comprises a buccal cavity stabilizer located on or around the airway tube between the laryngeal cuff and the proximal end of the tube, said buccal cavity stabilizer being adapted to nest with the anterior aspect of the patient's tongue, the size, shape and configuration of the buccal stabilizer being adapted to prevent rotational or side-to-side movement of the airway device in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Inventor: Muhammed Aslam Nasir
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Patent number: 8771580Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of plastic molded skins which are built up by consecutively melting multiple plastics onto each other. The surface of the forming tool is partially covered with a covering or mask during the melting of a first plastic powder and the first plastic powder is applied to the forming tool by a powder spray method. Thereafter, the covering or mask is removed from the surface of the forming tool and the second plastic powder is applied to the surface of the forming tool and to the first plastic powder by rotation sintering.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Johnson Controls Interiors GmbH & Co. KGInventors: André Walter, Harald Dalibor, Michael Heidkamp, Hans-Bernd Jacoby, Zbigniew Parzelski, Marco Sander
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Patent number: 8765041Abstract: A method for producing a weather strip including an extrusion molded extrusion molded portion, an injection molded portion which is formed by a molding device having a plurality of mold members and connects both ends of the extrusion molded portions in a straight line shape, a mounting base portion which is mounted on a circumferential edge of an opening of a body or a circumferential edge of an opening/closing member for opening and closing the opening, and a hollow sealing portion which protrudes from the mounting base portion, and is pressed against an opposite member when the opening/closing member for opening and closing the opening is closed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideaki Minoura, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Yoshihisa Kubo, Tatsuya Kawai
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Publication number: 20140180259Abstract: An adjustable shape abscess irrigation device includes a first tube that is slidably associated with a second tube. The irrigation device includes a retainer that defines a variable shape diameter. The diameter of the retainer is selectively adjustable by the relative positioning of the first tube and the second tube such that, once placed relative to an abscess, the shape of the device can be manipulated to allow desired drainage of irrigation and abscess fluids beyond the confines of the abscess. Upon adequate drainage of the abscess, the cross-section shape of the retainer can be reduced to facilitate more comfortable and less detrimental removal of the device from the patient. Preferably, the irrigation device is formed via one or multi-shot injection molding and is formed of more than material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: MSG MFG. Group Inc.Inventor: Mark G. Sellers
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Publication number: 20140165799Abstract: A process for producing molded products having portions formed with two separate materials is provided. The process involves forming a first component over a structural core in a first step, and forming a second component that is secured to the first component and the core in a second step. The second component can be formed directly over the first component or can be secured thereto after formation. The first and second components can additionally be formed with indicia thereon, or with recesses within which inserts containing the desired indicia can be positioned. Additionally, the first component can be formed with a ridge disposed on a projection formed on the first component that effectively seals off a portion of the first component when the second component is formed around the core and the first component to ensure the portion of the first component surrounded by the ridge remains visible after formation of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Steven S. Landowski
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Patent number: 8753708Abstract: A solventless method for forming a coating on a medical electrical lead is described. The method includes combining particles of a therapeutic agent with a polymeric material in a flowable form in the absence of a solvent to form a uniform suspension. A predetermined amount of the suspension is dispensed onto a portion of the lead and is then cured to form the therapeutic agent eluting layer. Additional layers such as a primer layer, fluoro-opaque layer and/or a topcoat layer can be formed using the solventless method. Employing a solventless method may avoid contraction of the layer being formed due to solvent evaporation during the curing process, and may facilitate greater control over the thickness of the therapeutic agent eluting coating.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: Larry L. Hum, James Q. Feng, Arienne P. Simon, Tolga Tas
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Publication number: 20140159279Abstract: A preformed artificial nail, a nail kit including such a nail, and a method of forming such a nail, the nail including a nail bed portion formed of a first material and a free edge portion having an upper portion formed of the first material and lower portion formed of a second material disposed subjacent the first material, the free edge portion being adjacent to and distal the nail bed portion, and the first material being comparatively more flexible than the second material. The lower portion of the free edge portion may include a generally uniform thickness or a varied thickness such as a wedge shape, thickening toward the distal edge of the artificial nail.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: PACIFIC WORLD CORPORATIONInventors: Jeanine Coppola, Marcelo Foglia
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Patent number: 8747712Abstract: During the manufacture of slabs of stone or stone-like material using the technology which envisages preparation of a mix formed by a granular product and by a binder consisting of a hardening synthetic resin, vacuum vibrocompression of a layer of said mix and hardening of the resultant rough slab by means of a catalytic action and by heating, the slab is cooled to room temperature by directing onto both its surfaces a flow of cooling fluid, in particular air at room temperature, while controlling the flowrate of the air, so as to ensure gradual and controlled cooling, and supporting the slab in a static and perfectly flat condition. The device consists of a flat structure provided with a plurality of spacers (20) which keep the slab in a perfectly flat condition and allow the flow of cooling fluid to perform its action.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Luca Toncelli
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Patent number: 8747716Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for making a golf ball having a multi-layered cover including a very thin outermost cover layer, the process comprising for example: forming first and second substantially hemispherical half shells having a thickness and comprising a thermoplastic composition, each half shell further having an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface forming an hemispherical cavity; dispensing an uncured liquid thermoset composition into the hemispherical cavity of the first half shell; inserting a first half of the core subassembly into the hemispherical cavity of the first half shell and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition forms an inner cover layer having a thickness; inserting a second half of the core subassembly into the hemispherical cavity of the second half shell and displacing an amount of the uncured liquid thermoset composition such that the uncured liquid thermoset composition formsType: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Acushnet CompanyInventors: William E. Morgan, Michael J. Sullivan, Mark L. Binette, Brian Comeau
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Patent number: 8747717Abstract: A material includes a frame having at least one elongate member formed of a first polymer. At least one link is formed of a second polymer, with a portion of each link co-molded about a portion of at least one elongate member, and at least one link movable with respect to a corresponding elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Nike, Inc.Inventors: Pamela S. Greene, David Brack
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Publication number: 20140147347Abstract: A method for producing a microfluidic device includes: a) forming a carrier plate in an injection compression molding tool; b) arranging at least one functional element on one side of the carrier plate; c) forming a cover plate in an injection compression molding tool, wherein the injection compression molding tool is the same or different than that used to form the carrier plate; and d) arranging the cover plate on the carrier plate to cover the at least one functional element and to seal the fluidic device in an airtight manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Stephan Geise
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Publication number: 20140147605Abstract: A method is provided for producing a decorative part that has a closed cross-section having an external visible side and that has at least two support parts to be connected along a connecting joint. The support parts are held spaced at a distance from one another such that a gap is formed between the edges of the support parts which adjoin one another at the connecting joint. The support parts are inserted in at least two halves of a molding tool. A reaction plastic is injected into the molding tool, such that the reaction plastic penetrates the gap. The support parts are moved toward each other such that the gap closes while the reaction plastic is still liquid. The support parts are fixed against each other in this position at least until the plastic has sufficiently cured so as to form a bond seam in the connecting joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: QUIN GMBHInventors: Klaus Bieniek, Norbert Zwiessler, Rudi Artem, Thomas Weisser, Manfred Link, Uwe-Joachim Friedrich
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Publication number: 20140139011Abstract: An integrated type spoke structure, a wheel assembly for a bicycle having the same, and a manufacturing method thereof, the integrated type spoke structure for a spoke coupled to a rim, the spoke including a reinforcing member provided at an end portion of the spoke formed of plastic, and a hub provided at a center of the spoke, wherein the reinforcing member and the hub are formed of material having rigidity larger than a rigidity of the spoke, and are integrally formed with each other through an injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MANDO CORPORATIONInventors: Chang Bok KO, Jeong Rae KIM
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Publication number: 20140138872Abstract: A production method and a production device are capable, in producing at least two products including a fiber reinforced resin, of easily impregnating a resin material into a fiber base material even if a volume of the product to be produced is large, by using a molding tool having a simple structure, and of easily performing control and management of a temperature and time for curing the resin material, and which enable easy cleaning of the molding tool. In order to produce a plurality of flat-shaped products including a fiber reinforced resin at the same time, first, a molding tool is prepared, which is formed so that a plurality of cavity portions having the flat shape of the plurality of products is overlaid with each other via a foundry core.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Hidetaka Hattori, Akihisa Watanabe, Noriya Hayashi
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Publication number: 20140134366Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for producing plastic moldings from at least two different sub-elements (15; 16) that includes first and second mold halves (3) and a rotatable center block (6) with center and third mold halves (8; 17) interposed therebetween. The center and third mold halves define first and second parting planes with the first and second mold halves. First cavities are defined in the first parting plane, into which a first plastic component is introduced to produce preforms (12). When the first parting plane is opened, the performs (12) remain on the center mold halves (8) and are brought into the second parting plane when the center block (6) is rotated, in which second parting plane second cavities are at least partially defined by the preforms (12), into which a second plastic component is introduced and first sub-elements (15) are produced. Second sub-elements (16) are produced in the additional cavities.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: FOBOHA GmbHInventor: Rainer Armbruster
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Patent number: 8714197Abstract: The present invention provides a valve for water faucet including an outlet pipe seat having a connecting seat via a first injection molding, an outlet pipe connector assembled to the connecting seat, and a hot water valve seat and a cold water valve seat integrally wrapping around the outlet pipe seat and the outlet pipe connector via a second injection molding. Each water valve seat includes a copper pipe sleeve secured to a water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe seat is formed with leak-proof rings on an outer surface thereof. Each water valve seat is formed with a water inlet pipe having a positioning post thereon and an annular wall set around the water inlet pipe. The copper pipe sleeve defines a positioning hole for receiving the positioning post when the copper pipe sleeve is positioned in the chamber between the annular wall and the water inlet pipe.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Dahata, Inc.Inventor: Jeffery Tzeng
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Patent number: 8709249Abstract: A filter has a filter medium (10) during operation clears fluid, particularly in the form of hydraulic fluid. The filter medium (10) is made of a material such that the potential difference to the fluid to be cleaned is low. The parts of the filter medium (10) have different potentials with respect to each other and/or the fluid to be cleaned such that they cancel each other at least partially, specific dissipation is aspired, or a return of electric charge to the associated filter medium (10) is provided, using a charge equalization situation.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Hydac Filtertechnik GmbHInventors: Andreas Schmitz, Edwin Koch, Matthias Schwender, Claudia Brocker
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Publication number: 20140113110Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure describes a surface protector comprising a mat and a nib array. The mat includes a first material having a first hardness value. The nib array includes a second material having a second hardness value greater than the first hardness value. The nib array further includes a plurality of nibs connected by a lattice. In another aspect, the disclosure describes a method for making a surface protector. The method includes forming a nib array including a first material having a first hardness value. The nib array further includes a plurality of nibs connected by a lattice. The method includes attaching a mat to the nib array, the mat including a second material having a second hardness value less than the first hardness value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Winfield Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Douglas Johnson, Robert D. Tyler
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Publication number: 20140110058Abstract: The present invention relates to a polishing pad comprising a polishing surface. The polishing surface comprises a first polishing area and a second polishing area. The first polishing area comprises a plurality of first foaming holes, and the second polishing area comprises a plurality of second foaming holes, and an average pore diameter of the first foaming holes is less than an average pore diameter of the second foaming holes. The polishing pad according to the present invention uses the polishing areas with the different pore diameters of the holes to avoid unevenly removing the edge and central part of a substrate when polishing, so that a thickness of the substrate becomes uniform.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SAN FANG CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHUNG-CHIH FENG, I-PENG YAO, YUNG-CHANG HUNG, KUN-CHENG TSAI
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Patent number: 8696964Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head and a plurality of tooth cleaning elements for enhanced cleaning of the teeth. The tooth cleaning elements include cleaning elements that define a radial array arrangement for better retention of the dentifrice. A radial array may be strategically disposed in an off-axis arrangement within other cleaning elements on the head.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Douglas J. Hohlbein, Thomas Mintel, Bruce Russell, Kenneth Waguespack, Urs Troxler
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Publication number: 20140098437Abstract: An adjustment assembly for adjusting the reflecting surface of a glass assembly in an external rearview vehicle mirror, where two linear adjusting motors act on two points of the glass assembly, where the adjusting motors are positioned between the glass assembly and a mirror carrier in the mirror head. The adjusting motors are connected to the glass assembly and/or the mirror carrier via at least one elastomeric connecting piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: Andreas Herrmann