Abstract: A surgical instrument including a handle portion, a body portion, a movable handle, a tool assembly, a drive beam and a closure apparatus is disclosed. At least one of the closure apparatus and a contact surface of the tool assembly include a plastic surface. The body portion extends distally from the handle portion. The movable handle is located on the handle portion and is in mechanical cooperation with a drive member. The tool assembly includes an anvil, a cartridge assembly and a contact surface. The drive beam includes a proximal engagement portion and is configured to engage a portion of the drive member. The closure apparatus is configured to engage the contact surface of the tool assembly. At least a partial actuation of the movable handle moves the closure apparatus distally into engagement with the contact surface to approximate the anvil and the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball including the steps of providing a preform including an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a cure-altering material including a hydroquinone compound, a benzoquinone compound, a resorcinol compound, or a quinhydrone compound; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: A method of in-mold coating utilizing an injection molding machine oriented to a horizontal parting line. At the beginning of the cycle the mold opens and a charge of liquid coating solution is deposited onto the lower mold insert. A ophthalmic wafer is deposited on the coating to spread it across the insert surface. The mold is closed and a pre-cure phase elapses before the thermoplastic resin is injected into the mold cavity above the wafer. The process provides coated and functionally enhanced lenses upon ejection from the molding machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a molded trim assembly for a vehicle, which trim assembly has a molded polymeric frame with a bright trim piece integrally molded therein, which integral assembly is molded onto a vehicle window and can thereafter be installed in an opening in the vehicle body.

Abstract: A fluid intake assembly adapted for use with a turbo-machine is provided. The fluid intake assembly provides an efficient fluid inlet assembly including a casing adapted to guide fluid into the turbo-machine. The casing includes an inner wall, the inner wall having a lining of a resin infused composite material. A method of producing a fluid intake assembly for use with a turbo-machine is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an injection molding die used for producing a frame-mounted plate glass by injection molding. The die is characterized in that an auxiliary cavity is provided at a position to exposed a surface of a plate glass and communicated with a cavity for a frame through a communication opening, the cavity for the frame being provided at position facing a vehicle inside surface of the plate glass. When the die is practically used for injection molding, a load applied to a peripheral portion of the plate glass during the injection molding is reduced, so that when the frame is molded onto the plate glass by injection molding, undesired breakage of the plate glass is suppressed.

Abstract: The surface of a moulding tool, for receiving a first aircraft component, for example a spar, is shaped to correspond to the surface of a second aircraft component, for example a wing skin. A gap is defined between the tool and the first component. Resin is drawn into the gap by a suction pump. The resin fills the gap and cures to forma shim. The first and second components, which are in the form of composite material structures, are then joined together without any significant voids being formed therebetween.

Abstract: A method of making an armrest that is mountable between adjacent left and right passenger seats includes: separately forming two receptacle parts by molding a prepreg in a first mold assembly, the receptacle parts being adapted to hold personal objects and each having a looped wall surrounding a slot; forming an armrest frame by molding a prepreg in a second mold assembly, the armrest frame including a lower frame portion having a plurality of downwardly extending legs, and an upper frame portion disposed on top of and bridging the legs; and positioning the receptacle parts within the second mold assembly and combining the receptacle parts with the upper frame portion during the forming of the armrest frame in the second mold assembly, thereby providing a one-piece unitary structure having the receptacle parts and the armrest frame.

Abstract: Small scale and nanoscopic identification features can be fabricated for pharmaceutical capsules. A composition comprising a capsule component, wherein the capsule component comprises a gelled pharmaceutical capsule material and at least one surface, wherein the at least one surface comprises at least one integral feature with a lateral dimension smaller than about 100 microns, or less than one micron. Methods of making the same are described by gelation with heating or cooling. The compositions and methods can be used for anti-counterfeiting.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a golf ball having a solid core formed of a rubber composition and a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, which method includes the steps of treating a surface of the core with a solution containing a halogenated isocyanuric acid and/or a metal salt thereof, and covering the treated core with a cover material. The invention also provides a golf ball obtained by such a method. Golf balls obtained by this method have a good feel and a good scuff resistance, and also have a high durability to impact.

Abstract: The invention concerns a piston (1) for positioning a food pot decoration in a mold, a positioning device comprising this piston, and an associated positioning method. The piston (1) comprises at least one means (10) for prefolding or folding the decoration over its full height.

Abstract: Composite bodies, processes for making them, and their uses are disclosed, the composite bodies comprising a polyacetal portion and a modified thermoplastic vulcanizate portion bonded together, wherein the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate portion comprises a modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer having a hardness of 30 to 90 Shore A and wherein the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer comprises: (a) 2 to 75% by weight of an at least partially crosslinked ethylene-propylene-diene rubber in from 1 to 50% by weight of a polyolefinic matrix further comprising 0.05 to 10% by weight of an ingredient selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, crosslinking aids, and mixtures thereof; (b) 1 to 30% by weight of a compatibilizer; and (c) 10 to 70% by weight of a non-olefinic thermoplastic material, all percentages by weight based on a total weight of the modified thermoplastic vulcanizate elastomer.

Abstract: A grommet for sealing the wires extending through the wall of a fuel tank is formed by first removing a portion of the covering exposing the strands of wires within. A liquid sealing agent is applied to the strands and the strands are compressed to displace the strands. A hardener is then applied and then the strands are encapsulated in the body of the grommet.

Abstract: A method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The method includes placing a golf ball precursor product with a thermoplastic polyurethane cover in a solution containing an isocyanate functionality reactive material. The precursor product is then removed from the solution and heated to remove solvent. The precursor product is then placed in an isocyanate solution. The precursor product is then removed and heated to remove solvent to prepare the precursor product for finishing.

Abstract: A bonding method for hetero-materials includes the steps of: a) preparing a ceramic substrate having opposite first and second surfaces; b) micro-structurizing the substrate to form a plurality of micro-structures and a plurality of indentations on the first surface of the substrate; c) preparing a mold including a first mold part having a mold cavity, and a second mold part; d) disposing the substrate in the mold cavity; e) closing the first mold part so that a molding space is defined between the second mold part and the first surface of the substrate; and f) insert-molding a polymeric material in the molding space so as to form a polymeric layer bonding to the first surface of the substrate by filling the polymeric material into the indentations. A composite shell body including a ceramic substrate and a polymeric layer is also disclosed.

Abstract: An injection mold includes a female mold and a male mold corresponding to the female mold. The female mold includes a first joining surface, a concave cavity, a receiving slot, and a angled portion. The concave cavity is defined in the first joining surface. The receiving slot is defined in the first joining surface surrounding the concave cavity. The angled portion is formed at a tip of a joint of the receiving slot and the concave cavity. The male mold includes a second joining surface, and a stationary cutting portion is directly fixed on the second joining surface. The cutting portion interdigitates with the angled portion when the injection mold is closed.

Abstract: A method of enhancing adhesion of a molding material with a substrate is provided. The method includes forming one or more perforations on a substrate, forming a coat of an affinitive material on at least one of the perforations, and filling the molding material in the perforations. The affinitive material has an affinity for the molding material. Therefore, the molding material adheres to the coat of the affinitive material.

Abstract: A mine support includes an elongate metal member and a coating comprising post-consumer recycled thermoplastic disposed on the member. The thermoplastic may include post-consumer recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate), and the coating may be an injection molded coating. A first layer of the coating may be provided with a thickness at least about 0.1 mm and a crystallinity between about 16% and about 30%, and a second layer of the coating may be provided with a thickness at least about 0.1 mm and a crystallinity between about 6% and about 14%. Either the first layer or second layer may contact the elongate metal member.

Abstract: A leather decorative plate comprises a leather layer that is provided with a thermoplastic PU layer on its inner surface. The thermoplastic PU layer is bent to form a space. A method for manufacturing the leather decorative plate comprises the steps of attaching a thermoplastic PU layer to the inner surface of a leather layer, placing the two layers into a mold for proceeding with heating and pressing procedures and softening the thermoplastic PU layer to shape simultaneously the leather layer and the thermoplastic PU layer, forming a space defined by the inner surface of the thermoplastic PU layer for covering directly the surface of a 3C product. In practice, the thermoplastic layer and the leather layer can be heated in advance and then are put into the mold to be pressed to form a faceplate.

Abstract: A method for realising thermoplastic products, comprising: use of a granular material comprising granules of thermoplastic polymers; inserting a dose (M) of the granular material internally of the chamber (11) of a mould (10); compression of the dose (M) of granular material contained in a chamber (11) of the mould (10); heating an internal surface of the chamber (11) of the mould (10) during the compression up to producing a softening of the thermoplastic granules at least of a most external layer of the dose (M) of granular material compressed in the chamber (11); before the stage of compression and heating, the method includes covering at least a portion of an external surface of the dose (M) of granular material with an opaque film, which film comprises at least an opaque portion such as visually to hide the material covered thereby.

Abstract: Various methods for installing an article of fabric to a frame to provide an improved seating product, which can be integrated in essentially any type of seating unit, are provided. These methods include a pre-forming operation that deforms the frame prior to securing the fabric article thereto, and a securing operation that leverages post-mold shrinkage properties of the frame to secure the fabric article thereto. The pre-forming operation generates tension in the fabric article, which spans the frame, by initially deforming the frame utilizing compression mechanisms of an assembly fixture and subsequently loading the fabric article to the frame in a loose condition. Upon releasing the compression mechanisms, the fabric article assumes a taut condition that expresses the tension. The securing operation involves inserting a segment of the fabric article into a groove in the frame and allowing the groove to naturally clamp the segment during post-mold shrinkage.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for retaining a medical device in a container having a perforated wall includes a retainer with a rigid support portion having at least one leg and a flexible, resilient instrument holding portion intimately bonded to the support portion so that the retainer is devoid of cracks and crevices between said portions. Each leg has a free end and an axial passage extending into the leg from that end so that the retainer may be positioned on the container wall with each opening in register with a perforation therein. A fastener extends into the passage of each leg and the underlying perforation from below the wall to anchor each leg to the wall under pressure thereby providing a seal between each leg and the wall. Various retainer embodiments and a method for making same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of producing an embedded recycled container sheet includes: (a) providing a plurality of empty recycled plastic containers; (b) flattening the plurality of empty recycled plastic containers to reduce their width by at least 80%; (c) providing a base substrate of plastic; (d) placing the plurality of flattened, empty recycled plastic containers on the base substrate; and, (e) applying a molten top layer of plastic on the plurality of flattened, empty recycled plastic containers and on the base substrate, and cooling the molten top layer, so as to embed the plurality of empty recycled plastic containers between the top layer and the base substrate. A method of producing product from the resulting sheet involves creating the product using a processing step selected from the group consisting of molding, casting, cutting, machining, and combinations of these.

Abstract: An adhesive agent is uniformly applied to a back surface of a window pane, the application made to an area where a covering member is planned to be adhered and to an area where a positioning fixture and a holding portion are planned to be adhered, the application is also made continuously such that adhesive agent layers of both planned adhesion areas being continuous with an adhesive agent continuous area in between. After that, the window pane and the positioning fixture are set in an injection mold and a polymer material is injected in the mold. This results that the covering member and the holding portion are formed into a shape where they are connected by a connection portion for material flow, which connection portion is formed at a position other than the adhesive agent continuous area. The forming results that the covering member and the holding portion are adhered and fixed to the back surface of the window pane with the adhesive agent layers in between.

Abstract: A sealing element is formed from a desirably shaped body of a sealant material formulated from a first polymer in a concentration of about 25 percent to about 40 percent, an inert filler material in a concentration of about 20 percent to about 45 percent and a hydrocarbon resin in a concentration of about 1 percent to about 15 percent. The sealant material, when positioned about a first component is overmolded with a material forming a second component. The sealant material, which is heat activated, forms a seal between the first and second components.

Abstract: A method of forming a multi-layered molded article is described. The method includes applying a soft material to a substrate, thereby forming a substrate with a soft layer thereon.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a first cure-altering material; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a cure-altering material comprising an organosulfur compound, an inorganic sulfide compound, or a metal-containing organosulfur compound; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: Polyamide as an encapsulating material for the production of photovoltaic modules.

Abstract: A hybrid stent is formed which exhibits both high flexibility and high radial strength. The expandable hybrid stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, consists of radially expandable cylindrical rings generally aligned on a common longitudinal axis and interconnected by one or more links. In one embodiment, a dip-coated covered stent is formed by encapsulating cylindrical rings within a polymer material. In other embodiments, at least some of the rings and links are formed of a polymer material which provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent. These polymer rings and links are alternated with metallic rings and links in various configurations to attain sufficient column strength along with the requisite flexibility in holding open the target site within the body lumen. Alternatively, a laminated, linkless hybrid stent is formed by encapsulating cylindrical rings within a polymer tube.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a guidewire having a discrete length. The method includes the steps of feeding a first end of a corewire into an extrusion device, gripping the first end of the corewire with a gripping apparatus, and extruding a first extrusion material onto an outer surface of the corewire while the gripping apparatus pulls the corewire through the extrusion device to form an extrusion jacket on the outer surface of the corewire. The corewire has a predetermined length corresponding to a length of the guidewire.

Abstract: A method and a device for mass-production of window glazings using nominal data defining a reference window glazing that is curved, and permissible tolerance bands for these nominal data, in which the mass-produced window glazings are each curved and each includes at least one profiled strip including at least one insert by encapsulation. In a production run, for each window glazing of the production run, at least i) the molding cavity of the mold, or ii) the glazed element, or iii) the insert or inserts, is not of a configuration that corresponds to the dimensions for the reference window glazing. The mass-produced window glazings produced have a curvature that corresponds to that of the reference window glazing within the tolerance bands.

Abstract: [Problem] A composite of a metal part and a resin composition part that is improved so that the metal and resin are integrally joined to have strong bonding properties, and a method for manufacturing the composite. [Solution] A magnesium alloy part is inserted into a mold, a resin composition is injected and joined to the part, and a composite is obtained. A part having, formed thereon, a surface layer of a metal oxide, a metal carbonate, or a metal phosphate in use of a usual conversion treatment or a modification method thereof can be used for the magnesium alloy plate 1. The surface that has a larger amount of crystal-like objects of a nanolevel on the surface layer composed of the metal oxide, metal carbonate, or metal phosphate has a higher level of hardness, microscopic roughness, and good injection joining force, and these parameters can be controlled by a conversion treatment method. A resin composition 4, containing PBT or PPS as the main component, is used as the resin composition part.

Abstract: A method of forming a golf ball is disclosed herein. The method includes placing a golf ball precursor product with a thermoplastic polyurethane cover in a solution containing an isocyanate functionality reactive material. The precursor product is then removed from the solution and heated to remove solvent. The precursor product is then placed in an isocyanate solution. The precursor product is then removed and heated to remove solvent to prepare the precursor product for finishing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a diffusion-tight plastic container with a bottom portion and a side wall portion, comprising the steps of: a) providing a planar, diffusion-tight film material, b) cutting a label out of the film material, the label having a bottom portion corresponding to the bottom portion of the plastic container and at least one side tab extending from it, corresponding to the side wall portion of the plastic container, c) preshaping the label in accordance with an outer surface of the plastic container, thereby forming overlapping areas, d) sealing the film material at the overlapping areas, as a result of which the label is shaped into the form of the film material body, e) placing the label into a mould having an inner surface corresponding to the outer surface of the plastic container to be manufactured, f) closing the mould, thus forming a mould cavity, the thickness of which corresponds to the thickness of the plastic container, and g) injecting plastic into the mould cavity and manufactur

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a composite rubber tire with a polyurethane tread comprise: treating an outer surface of an internal rubber body; preparing a polyurethane pre-polymer; improving the polyurethane pre-polymer; and applying the polyurethane pre-polymer to the treated outer surface of the internal rubber body to mold a polyurethane tread. Thereby, the composite rubber tire with the polyurethane tread is achieved and has excellent characteristics such as low rolling resistance, low oil consumption, excellent durability and low environmental contamination. Additionally, the methods constitute simple manufacturing processes that reduce manufacturing costs of the composite rubber tire with the polyurethane tread.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of thermoplastic resin parts, comprising the steps of: a) introducing a thermoplastic material (2) in a cavity (11) of a mold (1); b) closing the mold (1), compressing and distributing the thermoplastic material (2); c) opening the mold (1) and removing the obtained product. Step a) comprises the steps of a1) depositing the thermoplastic material (2) on a carrier support (4); a2) moving the carrier support towards the cavity of the mold; a3) depositing the thermoplastic material (2) inside the cavity of the mold.

Abstract: A lid component part of an internal combustion engine with integrated elastic seal, such as, for example, is provided to a cylinder head gasket or oil pan and a process for its manufacture. The component part exhibits a circumferential flange area for the arranging of the integrated seal. The component part is based on a plastic-material, while the seal essentially comprises an organic elastomer material. The component part and the seal are chemically bonded with one another. The seal is applied by injection molding onto the component part.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a sheet molded body having a desired three dimensional shape and an excellent quality of the design, which has no crease, by uniformly expanding a decorated sheet prior to molding, and closely contacting the decorate sheet to the surface of a male die. In the manufacturing method, the pressure at the front side of the decorated sheet is lowered relative to that at the back side. An arm means is then moved towards the decorated sheet from the back side of the decorated sheet so that the decorated sheet is inverted by increasing the pressure at the front side relative to that at the back side. The decorated sheet is then three dimensionally formed along the surface of the male die by, while pressing the male die from the back side and moving the arm means backwards, increasing the pressure at the front side.

Abstract: A method of making a golf ball comprising the steps of providing a preform comprising an uncured polybutadiene composition; coating the preform with a first cure-altering material; curing the coated preform at a predetermined temperature to form a crosslinked golf ball core having an outer surface having a first hardness and a geometric center having a second hardness greater than the first to define a negative hardness gradient; and forming a cover layer about the core to form the golf ball.

Abstract: A plastic package for an image sensor or other electronic component which comprises a plastic body, preferably of LCP material, molded around a leadframe and defining a cavity in which the image sensor is to be disposed. A lid assembly is provided having a transparent glass lid retained in a plastic lid frame which is weldable or otherwise bondable to the plastic body of the package to enclose the image sensor mounted in the cavity. The leadframe is usually composed of copper or a copper alloy, or a ferrous alloy having a copper coating. An interfacial layer is formed on the surfaces of the leadframe at least in those portions which are in contact with the plastic body which serves to provide substantially improved adhesion between the leadframe and the plastic material to achieve a hermetic bond between the metal and plastic materials. The interfacial layer is composed of a cuprous oxide base layer formed on a surface of the leadframe, and a cupric oxide layer formed on the cuprous oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a releasable tube fitting that provides secure connection of a tube to the fitting while the fitting is under pressure. Further, the present invention provides a fitting that may be used with a more flexible tube than conventional fittings. The fitting of the present invention also provides for connection of a tube to the fitting when the fitting is under higher operational pressure than conventional fittings. A cartridge including the fitting of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method of forming multi-layer tubes including providing a heat-shrinkable fluoropolymer liner and extruding an elastomeric cover over the heat shrinkable fluoropolymer liner. The disclosure is further directed to a method of forming multi-layer tubes including providing a non-fibrillated, high flex fluoropolymer liner and extruding an elastomeric cover over the non-fibrillated, high flex fluoropolymer liner. The disclosure is further directed to the above-mentioned multi-layer tubes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for production of a composite chassis piece (16, 28) for a motor vehicle, in particular, for production of a roof module in a tool (10), comprising a first (14) and a second tool part (12) which may be adjusted relative to each other. An outer skin (16) is laid in the first tool part, at least one part (24) of the circumferential region (22) of the side of the outer skin facing the first tool part is tightly inserted in a sealing arrangement (18) provided on the first tool part, plastic material (28) is applied to the side of the outer skin facing away from the first tool part, whereby a shaping of the plastic material is performed by the second tool part and the composite chassis piece is released from the seal arrangement and removed from the tool. The invention further relates to a corresponding tool.

Abstract: A structure and method of using a reusable master printing plate is described. In one embodiment, the method uses an electric field to control a series of microvalves. The microvalves control a fluid flow that raises or lowers selected regions on a flexible printing surface to create a desired relief pattern. After creating the relief pattern, the pattern is fixed and used for printing. After completion of printing, the relief pattern is removed from the master printing plate and the printing plate may be reused by applying a new pattern.

Abstract: A ceramic article having improved interlaminar strength and a method of forming the article. The article may be a ceramic matrix composite article. The methods of forming the articles increase the interlaminar strength of the article by forming indentations in the article during processing. The indentations may be tabs that are formed such that they provide one or more beneficial features for ceramic articles, such as CMC articles and hybrid structures. The tabs may be any of a variety of shapes, orientations, spacings, and combinations. In an alternative embodiment, the indentations are formed by pulling one or more fibers from one side of the ceramic layer to the other side. The articles have increased surface area, which helps to increase the bonding strength between the ceramic layer and any thermal barrier coating layer and/or ceramic core in the ceramic article.

Abstract: A method for producing a winding conductor (6a) for electrical appliances, in which one or a plurality of thermoplastic insulating layers (60) are applied by an extrusion process to an enameled wire (2) pre-insulated with a functional insulation (22), and in which each of these thermoplastic insulating layers (60) consists exclusively of a high-temperature thermoplastic. Also described is a winding conductor produced according to the method. The thickness of the insulating layer is respectively less than or equal to 25 ?m. The use of a high-temperature thermoplastic as the insulating layer makes it possible to produce winding conductors for thermal classes H and F at low cost in an extrusion process.

Abstract: A method of surface treating a thin titanium foil having a thickness of less than about 3 mils is used to facilitate adequate bonding of the foil with an adhesive. The method includes cleaning the foil with an acid solution and further cleaning the foil using an ultrasonic water treatment. Additional steps that may optionally be performed in between the acid solution and the ultrasonic water treatment include cleaning the foil with a first alkaline cleaner, followed by etching and desmuting the foil.

Abstract: A method of making a silicon rubber product with an adhesive layer on a back thereof includes the steps of: providing silicon rubber in a cavity of a mold, and then providing a solid adhesive film on the silicon rubber. After that, the mold is treated by hot molding to mold the silicon rubber and combine the silicon rubber and the adhesive film together. After hot molding treatment, it will get a silicon rubber product with an adhesive layer on a back thereof.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a vehicle body panel part includes reshaping a transparent sheet that serves as an outer skin, where the transparent sheet has a front side and a rear side, and applying a panel onto some areas of the rear side of the transparent sheet. The panel is made of a transparent or translucent material and has a protective layer on its rear side. A wet application of a paint is provided onto the rear side of the transparent sheet to form a coloring layer. The transparent sheet is provided with a foamed backing on the rear side, at least in areas in which the transparent sheet is not covered by the panel, to form a foamed layer. The invention further relates to a vehicle body panel part and to an intermediate product obtained in manufacturing the vehicle body panel part.