Preform Particularly Provided With Means To Provide Interlock With Shaped Material Patents (Class 264/274)
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Patent number: 12251862Abstract: A metal-resin composite, a surface treatment method, and a substrate of a printed circuit board (PCB) for high-frequency and high-speed signal transmission comprise a surface-treated metal, and the surface-treated metal includes a nano-scale pore array that is used for filling of a resin and vertically extends from a surface to an interior of a metal, where nano-scale pillars are provided to extend from bottoms to openings of nano-scale pores of the nano-scale pore array. The pillar-in-pore structure makes a resin entering a nano-scale pore have an ultra-high anchoring effect on a resin body outside the nano-scale pore. Therefore, on the premise of not using an additive such as a T liquid or a coupling agent, the present disclosure greatly improves a tensile bonding strength at an interface between a resin body and a metal substrate, and also eliminates a decline in an interfacial bonding strength of a composite.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2024Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignees: NANJING UNIVERSITY, JIANGSU HHCK ADVANCED MATERIALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Wei Chen, Qi Xue, Huijie Zhuang, Linling Li, Jianglong Han, Dongshan Zhou, Xiaoliang Wang
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Patent number: 12092162Abstract: A bearing ring has first and second cylindrical surfaces, first and second annular side surfaces and at least one compensation element attached to the bearing ring, preferably in a groove at a junction of the first cylindrical surface and the first annular side surface. The bearing ring is manufactured from a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and is configured to be connected to a component that is manufactured from a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, and the at least one compensation element is manufactured from a third material having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is greater than or equal to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the second material. Also a bearing assembly including the bearing ring and the component.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKFInventors: Sebastian Kraus, Maximilian Kuehnlein
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Patent number: 12075892Abstract: Mold-in fastener products are made by forming a longitudinally continuous hook tape having a flexible base and an array of discrete male touch fastener elements extending from an upper surface of the base, forming a layer of flexible barrier material on the upper surface of the base, such that the male touch fastener elements are embedded in the layer of flexible barrier material, severing the flexible barrier material to form a pattern of patches of flexible barrier material spaced apart and surrounded by a continuous lattice of barrier material, stripping the lattice from the upper surface of the base to expose regions of the base between patches, and severing the hook tape along the exposed regions of the base to form individual mold-in fastener products, each having a patch of flexible barrier material surrounded by an exposed base edge region carrying male touch fastener elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Velcro IP Holdings LLCInventors: Paul Joseph Voigt, Victor Horst Kheil, Mark A. Clarner
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Patent number: 12060715Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a support block assembly including a strut and an overmolded support block. The strut may include a base, and the support block may include an anchor coupled to the strut. The anchor includes a tang with the support block overmolded on the tang with the tang extending into and encased within the support block forming a bond between the tang and the support block. In an embodiment, the base may define at least one opening. The support block is overmolded on the strut such that the support block extends through at least one opening to form the bond between the strut and the support block. The strut may include a lower side defining a dovetail-shaped groove with the support block overmolded on the strut and extending into the dovetail-shaped groove to form a bond between the strut and the support block.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2022Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Sayali Shridhar Dhale, Nicholas Robert Grahek, Brandon Michael Tally
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Patent number: 12031518Abstract: A wind turbine blade comprising: a first blade portion having a shell that defines a suction side, a pressure side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge of the blade, the first blade portion further including a first blade portion end surface at one end of the first blade portion; a second blade portion having a shell that defines a suction side, a pressure side, a leading edge, and a trailing edge of the blade, the second blade portion further including a second blade portion end surface at one end of the second blade portion, wherein the first blade portion and the second blade portion are configured to be coupled together at the first and second blade portion end surfaces; and a connection joint for coupling the first and second blade portions together, wherein the connection joint includes: a first insert embedded in the first blade portion; a fitting integral with the first insert and projecting from the first blade portion end surface toward the second blade portion end surface; a second insert embeddedType: GrantFiled: July 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/SInventors: Andrew Hedges, James Smith, Peter Bøttcher, Jens-Jørgen Hansen
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Patent number: 11786971Abstract: A high precision Interface Node is disclosed. The Interface Node includes an integrated structure including one or more complex or sophisticated features and functions. The Interface Node may connect with another component or a Linking Node. The Interface Node is manufactured to achieve high precision functionality while enabling volume production. Current additive manufacturing technologies allow for the printing of high precision features to be manufactured, but generally this is performed at a slower rate. Consequently, in one aspect, the size of the Interface Nodes is reduced in order to overcome at least part of the slower production volume caused by creating the high precision Interface Nodes. The components and Linking Nodes to which the Interface Node is connected may only have basic features and functions. Accordingly, this latter category of components may use a high print rate and thus high production volume.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Kevin Robert Czinger, Broc William TenHouten, Antonio Bernerd Martinez, Steven Blair Massey, Jr., Narender Shankar Lakshman, William David Kreig, Jon Paul Gunner, David Brian TenHouten, Eahab Nagi El Naga, Muhammad Faizan Zafar
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Patent number: 11781814Abstract: A tapered groove width heat pipe is disclosed, including a tube having an internal surface, a first end, a second end, and a central axis. A plurality of groove walls on the internal surface define a plurality of trapezoidal grooves. Each groove wall has a proximal width closest to the central axis and a distal width furthest from the central axis, the proximal width of a portion of each groove wall tapering gradually between the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kawthar Kasim
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Patent number: 11420106Abstract: A multi-degree of freedom ice skate post that connects an ice skate blade to the sole of an ice-skating boot generally comprises a plurality of adjustable elements that include a pronate/supinate platform, a bi-directional module and a side/side module. In some configurations, the pronate/supinate platform is configured to move the ice skate blade in a pronate and supinate direction. In some configurations the pronate supinate platform is connected with the bi-directional module providing movement of the ice skate blade in the fore and aft position. In some configurations the side/side module is connected with the bi-directional module providing movement in a side by side direction. Additional configurations can include vertical adjustments as well.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Inventor: Edward L. Altshuler
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Patent number: 11357635Abstract: An orthopaedic implant includes a patella component having a metal base with a polymer bearing molded thereto. A method for making a patella component is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited CompanyInventors: Anthony J. Webb, Nicholas A. Miltner, Evan P. O'Mahony, Fionnan A. McNamara, Edward P. Kavanagh
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Patent number: 11342690Abstract: A fixing structure of a splice part includes a plurality of electrical wires each having a splice part and mutually connected and a sheet material to which the splice part is fixed. The fixing structure of the splice part is considered to have a portion of the plurality of electrical wires fixed to the sheet material in addition to the splice part.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventors: Daichi Fukushima, Housei Mizuno, Miyu Aramaki, Tetsuya Nishimura
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Patent number: 11211732Abstract: A plug-in connector part for plug-in connection to a mating plug-in connector part includes: a housing part which has at least one receiving opening and at least one electrical contact element disposed in the at least one receiving opening; and a staking element arranged on the housing part and which in a preassembled state of the connector part is movable along a staking direction to the housing part and by moving in the staking direction is brought into interaction with a staking section of the housing part so that, in an assembled state, the at least one electrical contact element is staked to the housing part.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Manuel Tuenker, Cord Starke, Valentin Janson
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Patent number: 10427063Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a plastics product (1) and a plastics product (1), which plastics product (1) comprises a first (2) and a second (3) component that are both manufactured completely or partially from molding plastics, and which first component (2) is manufactured by molding in a mold, such as by injection molding, and which second component (3) is made by a process in which it is built in a layer-by-layer fashion, such as by 3D-printing, and having a mounting surface (7); and wherein the first component (2) is ready-molded and ejected from the mold prior to it being joined with the second component (3) to form the plastics product (1).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: LEGO A/SInventors: Rene Licht Bøtcher, Christina Hansen
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Patent number: 10208656Abstract: A supercharger rotor with reduced rotational inertia may result in increased performance of a supercharger. The rotor may include composite material and may be extrusion molded, injection molded, or otherwise molded or laid-up. In certain embodiments, the rotor may include a core with a central portion and one or more radially extending portions. The core may be extruded or formed of stacked sheets. A molded portion of the rotor, including one or more lobes, may be molded over a corresponding one of the radially extending portions. In other embodiments, a main portion of the rotor includes one or more lobes but no central hole nor a corresponding shaft extending between ends of the main portion. Instead, stub shafts are attached to the ends of the main portion. The increased performance may include decreased noise, decreased cost, increased reliability and/or durability, increased thermal efficiency, an increased power-to-weight ratio, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Martin Dale Pryor, William Nicholas Eybergen
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Patent number: 10067476Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a watch glass, in which at least one diamond or jewel, or other gemstone is embedded, the method comprising the steps of providing a carrier glass, providing a cover glass, introducing at least one recess into the carrier glass, providing at least one diamond, jewel, or other gemstone, inserting the at least one diamond, jewel, or gemstone into the at least one recess of the carrier glass, placing the cover glass on the carrier glass, and connecting the cover glass to the carrier glass such that an airtight connection point between the cover glass and the carrier glass is formed, which is subject to a suction cup effect. The invention further relates to a watch glass that is produced according to the method of the invention. The invention further relates to a watch having a watch glass according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Levitation AGInventor: Michael Bonke
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Patent number: 9782905Abstract: A slitter for slitting a guide catheter is assembled from a handle, a blade assembly coupled to the handle, and a holding mechanism coupled to the handle. The blade assembly includes a shroud for receiving an elongated body of a medical device and a slitting blade having an exposed cutting edge to slit the guide catheter.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ron A. Drake, Stanten C. Spear, Johnson E. Goode, Beth C. Bullemer, Les Stener, Gary R. Fiedler, Kendra Yasger
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Patent number: 9615946Abstract: A prosthetic device includes a first place including a first end portion arranged for attachment to a foot member of a prosthetic foot. A second end portion is arranged to extend freely over at least a portion of the top surface of the foot member. A second plate includes a first end extending over a heel member of the prosthetic foot and a second end extending over and attached to the second end portion of the first plate. The second end portion of the first plate situated between the foot member and the second plate. A pump mechanism includes a housing secured to the second plate and a membrane operatively connected to the first place and the housing. The pump mechanism defines a fluid chamber between a bottom surface of the housing and a top surface of the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Olafur Freyr Halldorsson, David Sandahl, Bjarni Gunnarsson, Egill Sveinbjorn Egilsson
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Patent number: 9387612Abstract: Methods and apparatus for applying internal features or complex mechanical structures to a surface of a metal part are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for creating an assembly that includes a substrate and a molded piece involves obtaining the substrate, and forming at least one binding feature on a surface of the substrate. The method also includes molding on a surface of the binding feature and the surface of the substrate. Molding on the surface of the binding feature and the surface of the substrate mechanically binds the molded piece to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Douglas Weber, Stephen P. Zadesky, Stephen Brian Lynch
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Patent number: 9345294Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative part (1, 3, 5) including several stones (2) and a device (7, 7?, 47, 47?) for securing the stones (2) in relation to each other. According to the invention, the securing device (7, 7?, 47, 47?) includes a single electrodeposited base (9, 9?, 49, 49?) whose shape matches one part of the stones, thus allowing all the stones (2) to be attached in relation to each other without any stress, and the girdles (6) of the stones (2) are mounted edge-to-edge in relation to each other so that the single base is concealed. The invention also relates to the method for manufacturing a part (1, 3, 5) of this type.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: DRESS YOUR BODY AGInventors: Pascal Grossenbacher, Julien Meier, Michel Caillaud, Stéphane Lauper, Arlette-Elsa Emch
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Patent number: 9337569Abstract: A fluid-tight contact implementation includes a plastic body and a flat contact(s). The plastic of the plastic body is composed of a non-shrinking, duroplastic material. The flat contact has a region encapsulated by the plastic body. The encapsulated region of the flat contact has a cross-sectional width which varies along an axial direction of the flat contact. Longitudinal edges of the encapsulated region of the flat contact along the axial direction are rounded.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Kostal Kontakt Systeme GmbHInventors: Gerd Kindermann, Uwe Pitzul, Uwe Raschke, Marek Ciezarek
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Publication number: 20150129063Abstract: A cover of a fuel supply module is adapted to disable a flow path through a designated port. An element is press-fit into the designated port to plug the designated port, and thermoplastic material is molded over an interface defined between the element and the designated port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Paul Mason, David Toutant, Daniel E. Smith, JR.
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Patent number: 9023264Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the production of an article enclosing built-in fitment components in the form of a hollow body of thermoplastic material. The hollow body is preferably in the form of a fuel tank. The process includes the extrusion of one or more preforms in web or tube form of plasticized material between the opened portions of a mold tool forming a cavity, wherein at least one built-in fitment component to be enclosed by the finished article is placed between the portions of the mold tool and the tool is closed around the preforms and the built-in fitment component, wherein the preforms within the cavity enclosed by the tool acquire the external configuration of the article. The built-in fitment component is pressed during or directly after the shaping operation against the inside wall of the article while still plastic so that the plastic material of the hollow body penetrates through at least one recess or opening of the built-in fitment component and flows therebehind.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Kautex Textron GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Matthias Borchert, Timo Kramer, Klaus Gebert, Dirk Eulitz, Gerd Wolter, Harald Lorenz, Deniz Bienhuls, Christoph Mehren, Robert Lower
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Publication number: 20150118479Abstract: A composite of metal and resin is provided. The composite of metal and resin includes a metal piece and a resin piece, and the surface of the metal piece includes a number of micropores. Each micropore includes a first inclining hole and a second inclining hole, and the first inclining hole and the second inclining hole are disposed inclined with the surface of the metal piece. The first inclining hole and the second inclining hole are disposed symmetrical around an axis perpendicular to the surface of the metal piece, and communicate with each other on the surface of the metal piece. The resin piece is embedded to the micropores to combine with the metal piece. The bonding strength of the composite of metal and resin is increased. A method of manufacturing the composite of metal and resin is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: KAR-WAI HON
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Patent number: 9003624Abstract: A gangable composite clip for attaching decking. The clip includes a bottom and a top. The bottom is made of a first material. The top is made of a second material. The first material of the bottom is different than the second material of the top. The first material of the bottom engages in the second material of the top during manufacturing so as to attach the bottom to the top and form the gangable composite clip without a need for any other means to attach the bottom to the top.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Wadsworth
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Publication number: 20150076733Abstract: A method for making teat unit including providing a support body and a securing part, the support body including a plurality of recesses, forming a teat by overmolding the teat over the support body and over the recesses of the support body so that the teat covers the recesses, and overmolding the teat over an upper edge of the securing part, thereby forming a connection between the securing part and the support body which connects the securing part to the support body. In another method, the support body and the securing part are already one single piece and the teat is overmolded at least over the support body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: René FISCHER, Etienne FURRER, Bernhard EMMENEGGER
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Publication number: 20150060574Abstract: A component having an insert part and an overmold that extends at least partly around the insert part, the insert part having at least one groove and the groove having an undercut at at least one edge, and the overmold at least partly filling the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Robert Bodch GmbHInventor: Ralf Kromer
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Publication number: 20150056089Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a diaphragm assembly through the use of injection molding. The method can avoid the use of PTFE as a chemically resistant coating. Further, the method can increase overall adherence of a polymer diaphragm to an insert through the use of an interference surface on at least the surface of a head of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Robert E. Gledhill, III, John T. Nguyen, Steve L. Smith
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Patent number: 8940215Abstract: A reduction of the multiple costs of manufacture, assembly use, and upkeep connected with the assembly of window frames on aircraft fuselages. To this end, the invention provides a particular shape for the frames connected to the fuselage skin according to a specific assembly method. The shape enables, among other things, the window frames to be fitted onto the skin by means of adhesion and also frames to be dispensed with between the fuselage and the window. In one embodiment, composite material window frame has a wall totally in the shape of a crown that is connected, through co-adhesion, to the inner surface of the fuselage skin, also made of composite material. The skin is cut into a window-receiving opening, and the frame has a T-shaped cross section, wherein the bar of the “T” that forms the crown includes two portions having substantially equal lengths “T.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Airbus Operations SASInventor: Jerome Milliere
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Publication number: 20140354004Abstract: The invention relates to a wear-resistant lining element which is intended for a surface subjected to wear and which has an outwardly directed surface, over which material in the form of pieces or particles, such as crushed ore and crushed rock material, is intended to move. The wear-resistant lining element comprises elastomeric material, and is characterized in that it has a metal profile at least partly embedded along an edge of the wear-resistant lining element by vulcanization or hardening. The invention also relates to a wear-resistant lining, a truck haul body and a method for manufacturing a wear-resistant lining element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: METSO MINERALS (SWEDEN) ABInventors: Anders Burstrom, Jonas Hansson, Henrik Persson
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Publication number: 20140328149Abstract: Timepiece wheel (1) overmoulded onto an arbour (2). The wheel is plastic injection overmoulded onto a washer (3) fitted onto said arbour (2). Said washer (3) is of lower density than that of said arbour (2). Said washer (3) includes at least one plane surface (4) forming a bearing and sealing surface (40) for cooperating in a sealed manner with an injection mould for the overmoulding operation. A particular version is an escape wheel whose teeth are formed during overmoulding onto said arbour (2) and said washer (3), and it includes an escape pinion (5) mounted in abutment on said washer (3) or integral with said washer (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: ETA SA MANUFACTURE HORLOGERE SUISSEInventors: Ivan Villar, Laurent Kaelin, Xavier Tinguely
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Publication number: 20140305366Abstract: A counterweight structure of a traffic cone contains a base pre-molded and placed into a conical mold so as to injection mold a conical post. The base includes a groove for connecting with the conical post, a connecting piece mounted around the groove, and a plurality of retaining tabs arranged on the connecting piece. Each retaining tab has a neck portion coupled with the groove, and between any two abutting retaining tabs is defined an elongated hole communicating with the connecting piece, two orifices are arranged on two sides of the neck of the each retaining tab and communicate with the connecting piece, such that when the conical post is injection molded to cover the base, the connecting piece, the plurality of retaining tabs and a plurality of retaining tabs horizontally retain together, and a plurality of orifices are provided to vertically connect the conical post and the base together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: JING NAN TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CO., LTD.Inventor: Shu-Nan KUO
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Publication number: 20140274501Abstract: A toy projectile and method of making the toy projectile is provided herein. The toy projectile having: an elongated dart body secured to a tip assembly, the tip assembly comprising: a tip insert secured to a forward end of the elongated dart body and a tip secured to the tip insert, wherein the tip comprises a styrene ethylene butylene styrene copolymer (SEBS rubber) tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Kin Fai Chang, Chun Wing Wong, Peter Kit Fan, Him Fung Hau
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Publication number: 20140256487Abstract: A method for producing a tensioning or guide rail with a base body, and a vibration absorber arranged on the base body is provided, comprising the steps of: providing a base body, at least partially embedding the base body into plastic material that is in a flowable state, and hardening the plastic material to obtain a vibration absorber that is captively arranged on the base body. The method also relates to a respective rail and to a continuous drive for a combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Sandra KETTERL, Pia GRULER, Michael WEIKERT, Ralph SCHNEIDER
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Patent number: 8821778Abstract: The invention relates to a method for encapsulating electrical and/or electronic components in a housing, the components being arranged on a printed circuit or a strip conductor in an assembly. Said assembly is positioned in the housing and is encapsulated with a curing, electrically insulating molding compound. The method according to the invention is characterized by encapsulating preferably in a molding chamber at a pressure below atmospheric pressure and by removing the negative pressure after encapsulation and before curing.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Hilmar Kraus
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Publication number: 20140227030Abstract: A frame for a cover for one of a catch basin and a manhole having an inlet, the frame comprising: a frame skeleton having a hollow body having a first end and a second end, the second end being adapted to be inserted into the inlet of the catch basin or manhole, the frame skeleton having at least one flange extending laterally outwardly from the first end of the hollow body and a concrete sleeve disposed around the hollow body on an external surface thereof, the concrete sleeve being adapted to be disposed between the inlet of the one of the catch basin and manhole and the at least one flange, the concrete sleeve having a top surface abutting the under surface of the at least one flange, the under surface of at least one flange covering the top surface of the concrete sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: CANADA PIPE COMPANY ULCInventor: Pierre-Laurent BEAUDOIN
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Patent number: 8778250Abstract: A method of manufacturing together a support (10) and frame (20) of a container assembly (1), the method comprising: providing a single mold (100) with a first cavity (110) defining the support (10) and a second cavity (120) defining the frame (20); injecting first material into the first cavity (110); and injecting second material into the second cavity (120); wherein the first and second materials are different materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventor: Stefano Capitani
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Patent number: 8771573Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic housing, where at least one first plastic housing part with at least one guide or bearing for at least one mechanically movable component, in particular a sensor, is produced in a first molding step, the at least one first plastic housing part is overmolded in a second molding step while a second plastic housing part is being formed, in order to form an integral plastic housing. Moreover, the invention relates to a plastic housing with at least one first plastic housing part including at least one guide or bearing for at least one mechanically movable component, where the at least one plastic housing part is entirely or partially overmolded by a second plastic housing part so that the integral plastic housing is formed.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Preh GmbHInventors: Bernhard Knüttel, Annegret Suckfüll
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Patent number: 8758149Abstract: A coupling transmits torque between shafts approximately aligned on a shaft axis. The coupling has a center axis approximately aligned with the shaft axis and a center element formed from an elastomer material. The center element has first and second axial sides. A clamp ring extends axially from each side of the center element along the coupling center axis. The clamp rings may include slots for fasteners for mounting the coupling to shaft hubs. The clamp ring has a flange portion embedded within the center element. Each clamp ring flange portion extends substantially away from the coupling center axis within the center element. An amount of extension away from the coupling center axis is selected to provide the coupling with a desired torsional stiffness characteristic. In accordance with a method, the coupling is formed by selecting the flange portions that will provide the coupling with a desired torsional stiffness characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Baldor Electric CompanyInventors: William Gregory Hewitt, Donald L. Nisley
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Patent number: 8747718Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic hollow part (1) and to a method for the manufacture of a plastic hollow part, wherein plastic material is introduced into a molding tool by means of a blowing or injection molding process, forming a hollow connection contour (10) and the plastic is formed into a hollow part (1), wherein a support ring (4) is molded into the area of the connection contour (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Mann+Hummel GmbHInventors: Thomas Jessberger, Markus Hanselmann, Horst Danneberg, Guido Regener, Maik Hentschel
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Publication number: 20140137727Abstract: Blast-resistant reinforced cementitious panels are disclosed. The panels include reinforcing structures including wire grid assemblies and connecting wires. The reinforcing structures may be pre-formed prior to the addition of the cementitious material to the reinforcing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventor: Michael A. Riley
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Patent number: 8728608Abstract: The invention relates to a profile element, in particular a construction profile, for example a dry construction profile, a profile for facades or a rendering profile, comprising, in particular a metallic profile body (17, 18) and at least one sealing element (9, 10, 11). Said sealing element is fixed. at least to a longitudinal side of the profile body and is made of a plastic. Openings (13) are embodied in. the longitudinal side of the profile body and the sealing element comprises projections (12) that are embodied as a single piece with the sealing elements for fixing to the profile body (17, 18, 20) on the side of said sealing elements that face the profile body (17, 18, 20), said projections protruding through the openings. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of profile element.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Protektorwerk Florenz Maisch GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Christof Maisch
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Publication number: 20140078871Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a method for forming a watch strap part includes the steps of: placing an insert plate within a mold; and injecting a moldable material into the mold around the insert plate so as to at least partially embed the insert plate and form a body of the watch strap part with the insert plate defining a floor of a recessed portion formed in the body of the watch strap part. The recessed portion is configured to receive a decorative insert that is securely attached to the insert plate and provides a decorative appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventor: Pascal Savoy
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Patent number: 8663525Abstract: Drip emitter having a pressure compensating element that does not contact the enclosing pipe. First known drip emitter formed from a two-shot injection mold process that includes a deformable element, membrane, compressible element or pressure compensating element that compensates pressure or flow of water against a stiff injection molded surface that is part of the drip emitter body. In addition, this is the first drip emitter (two-shot or otherwise) that includes a compensating surface that is not parallel to the membrane, i.e., at an angle to the plane of the pressure compensating element. May include fluid retainment valve, ventable/anti-siphon/non-drain or other, as part of second injection with second or third material. Allows for simple injection mold construction and eliminates need for ISO conditioning to properly seat the membrane before testing.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Shay MamoInventor: Shay Mamo
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Patent number: 8658072Abstract: A support gasket for use with a concrete panel mold system comprises an inner stiffener bar and engagement structure, attached to or formed integrally with the stiffening bar. The engagement structure is operable to engage an adjacent material. A pliable gasket material is disposed about the inner stiffening bar and is positively engaged with the engagement structure to secure the gasket material to the stiffening bar.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Verti-Crete, LLCInventors: William Brent Baker, Mike Sharp, Daniel M. Balls, Laurie Balls
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Patent number: 8656588Abstract: Disclosed is a flange for a fuel pump module, which includes an adhesion enhancing member so that there is no gap between a power supply terminal and a resin material for forming a flange, thus further increasing injection efficiency and sealing performance. A method of manufacturing such a flange is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: CoavisInventors: Ha Young Cho, Jae Won Choi, Jin Seok Kim
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Patent number: 8652383Abstract: To provide an insert part weld molding method for reliably welding an insert part to a blow molded object while preventing an unwelded portion from being created at a circumferential edge of the insert part in a thickness direction thereof. An insert part weld molding method welds a blow molded object to an insert part 3 set in a mold 7, wherein a molding surface 7a of the mold 7 is set higher than a front surface 6d of a portion to be welded of the insert part 3, and an entire surface of a circumferential edge 6b of the insert part 3 in the thickness direction thereof and a parison 11 of the blow molded object are brought into a gapless welded state.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hidesaburo Gotsu
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Patent number: 8641955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Gauthier Biomedical Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Steven S. Landowski
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Patent number: 8636936Abstract: A method for fabricating a laminated composite body including a metal foil and a plurality of fiber plies. The method includes perforating a sheet of metal foil, stacking the perforated metal foil sheet and the plurality of fiber plies in face to face relation in a predetermined order and orientation, and infusing resin into the stacked sheet and plies so that resin flows through the perforations in the metal foil sheet and intersperses between the plurality of fiber plies to form the laminated composite body.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Andrew E. Modin, Robert D. Hawkins, Robert G. Albers, Jack A. Woods
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Patent number: 8623254Abstract: A method for producing a magnetic field sensor for use in drive train of a motor vehicle includes encapsulating an electrical assembly and an end of a connecting cable via injection molding and integrally extruding a fastening tab. After a first injection step in which the electrical assembly and the connecting cable are encapsulated in a core-type first molded part, a second injection molding step in implemented in which a fastening tab is integrally formed via injection molding on the core-type insertion part in a specifiable longitudinal and/or angular position. The core-like insertion part is held in the injection mold in a longitudinally displaceable and/or rotatable manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Rolf Goetz, Steffen Schulze, Daniel Matthie, Markus Kny, Frank Weishaeutel
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Patent number: 8623263Abstract: A process for curing a porous muffler preform defined by a plurality of glass fibers and a heat-curing thermoset or thermoplastic materials applied to the plurality of glass fibers is disclosed herein. The process includes the step of enclosing the muffler preform in a chamber. The process also includes the step of surrounding the muffler preform with steam. The process also includes the step of causing steam to enter the muffler preform from multiple directions.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: Norman T. Huff, Janakikodandaram Karra
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Patent number: 8617670Abstract: An emblem assembly configured for attachment to a vehicle includes a first element configured for attachment to the vehicle and a second element configured for attachment to the first element. The first element has a first surface and a second surface recessed from the first surface. The second element has a third surface, a fourth surface spaced apart from the third surface, and a fifth surface extending between the third and fourth surfaces. The emblem assembly further includes a coating disposed on the third surface, and a molded resin disposed adjacent and in fixed contact with each of the fifth surface and the coating to contiguously encapsulate the coating and at least a portion of the fifth surface, wherein the molded resin is bondable to the first element. A method of forming the emblem assembly is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Michael A. Szymberski