Combined Manufacture Including Applying Or Shaping Of Fluent Material Patents (Class 29/527.1)
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Publication number: 20110113615Abstract: A method for forming a reinforced toolbox includes the step of: injection molding step: injection molding a toolbox with plastic material; extruding step: extruding a protector strip with aluminum; cutting step: cutting the protector strip into a plurality of protectors; assembling step: assembling the protector with the toolbox.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Yao-Lin Cho
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Publication number: 20110115258Abstract: In a structure for mounting a subframe, located under a vehicle body, to the vehicle body via an elastic assembly, the elastic assembly includes: a first mounting member located under the vehicle body and over the subframe; a second mounting member located immediately above the first mounting member; and an elastic member disposed between the first and second mounting members. The first mounting member is mounted to the vehicle body, while the second mounting member is mounted to the subframe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Shosuke OHHAMA, Tetsuya MIYAHARA, Daisuke FUKUNAGA
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Patent number: 7941925Abstract: There is disclosed a member for sealing, baffling and/or reinforcing components of an automotive vehicle. The assembly generally includes a carrier, an expandable material and at least one fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Zephyros, Inc.Inventors: Douglas C. Larsen, Thomas D. Kleino, Abraham Kassa, William J. Barz, Matthew Harthcock
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Publication number: 20110107586Abstract: A method of making an earth-boring rotary drill bit comprising a bit body configured to carry a cutter for an earth formation includes providing a plurality of hard particles in a mold to define a particle precursor of the bit body; wherein the particle precursor is configured for infiltration by a molten matrix material, the resulting particle-matrix composite material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. The method also includes disposing an insert within the particle precursor, the insert having a second coefficient of thermal expansion that is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion. The method further includes infiltrating the particle precursor of the bit body and insert with the molten matrix material and cooling the molten particle-matrix mixture to solidify the molten matrix material and form a bit body comprising a particle-matrix composite material having a plurality of hard particles and an insert disposed in the matrix material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Heeman Choe, Andreas Mortensen
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Publication number: 20110112436Abstract: A distraction pin for aspiration of a bone fluid and marrow. The pin includes an elongate metallic shaft of generally uniform diameter having a proximate end. The proximate end of the shaft includes an adaptor (attachment means) and a longitudinal bore extending from the distal end to the proximate end. The distal end of the shaft includes threading adapted for screwing the shaft into bone. The distal end also includes at least two fenestrations transverse to the longitudinal bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Robert J. Jones, Richard Kana, John B. Rossman
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Publication number: 20110099815Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a lubrication box includes a first portion, a shaving aid material, and a second portion. The first portion of the lubrication box has a skin-engaging surface and at least one sidewall that, together, form a cavity. The skin-engaging surface includes at least two holes therethrough. The shaving aid material, which is optionally distributed in the cavity in a series of layers, is ultrasonically compressed into the cavity such that it at least partially fills at least one of the holes in the skin-engaging surface and at least a portion of the cavity. The second portion of the lubrication box is attached to the first portion such that the cavity is substantially closed. A gap exists between in the cavity between the shaving aid and the second portion of the lubrication box to permit the shaving aid material to expand during normal use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Paul Burgio, Gordon Krauss, Janet Coope-Epstein, Wayne Hobson, SR.
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Publication number: 20110093997Abstract: An article is provided and includes a first ballistic particle impenetrable material, which is formable into a pack and a second material, which is formable into an enclosure for the pack, the enclosure having an interior facing surface in abutment with a substantial entirety of an exterior of the pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: VIBRAM SP.A.Inventors: Christopher D. Favreau, Linda B. McGinley, Zenon Smotrycz
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Publication number: 20110097177Abstract: A novel ball mount assembly having a semi-spherical mounting ball formed of a material which renders the mounting ball relatively radially compressible; an insert formed with a stand-off positioned to extend from an outer spherical surface of the mounting ball, and a counter-bore communicating with an outer spherical surface of the mounting ball substantially opposite from the stand-off, and further having an internal bore communicating between an opening in an end of the stand-off distal from the mounting ball and a seat of the counter-bore; and a fastener formed of a threaded shaft and a head positioned on one end thereof, wherein the threaded shaft is sized to extend from the opening in the distal end of the stand-off of the insert when the head thereof is seated against the seat of the counter-bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Publication number: 20110094085Abstract: A method for producing a contour strip includes a rough rolling step for rolling a plate material to form a contour molding material, a slitting step for slitting the contour molding material at the middle position in the width direction of a thick portion or a thin portion at both side edge portions thereof to form a contour slit material, and a stretching step for stretching the contour slit material to obtain a contour strip. Rolling is carried out in the rough rolling step so that ?t is 0.01 or less, e is 0.15 or less, D1 is 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: Mitsubishi Shindoh Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Sakurai, Shunroku Sukumoda, Shinya Koike
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Publication number: 20110088483Abstract: An ultrasonic measuring arrangement (1) for the flow, speed of sound, density, viscosity and/or temperature measurement of flowing media, including a measurement tube (2) having a measurement section (3), with the tube being disposed in an area of a measurement housing (4). At least two ultrasound transmitting receivers are spaced apart as sensors for sound transmission through the measurement section (3) in the direction of flow of a medium, and opposite thereto, and for signal recording. In order to provide an ultrasonic measuring arrangement (1) that is simple and inexpensive to produce, has a small nominal diameter and permits direct sound transmission through the measurement section (3) at as low a transmission output as possible, the measurement tube (3) is configured together with the measurement housing (4) as a one-piece housing part (5) free of seals and seams, and the sound path form an acute angle with the flow direction of the medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: MIB GMBH MESSTECHNIK UND INDUSTRIEBERATUNGInventors: Thomas Will, Martin Deutscher
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Publication number: 20110091164Abstract: A fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic network having at least one predetermined operating wavelength is provided. First housing contains at least one optical fiber. The optical fiber has a free end forming a physical contact. The physical contact is coated with a protective film. The optical thickness of the protective film is at least 0.10 of the operating wavelength of the fiber optic network. Preferably, the physical contact is thermally shaped. Also preferably, the optical fiber is attached to a quick connect device forming a termini. The physical contact of the optical fiber can be readily coated with the protective film by placing the termini in a vacuum chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATIONInventors: Teddy W. Leonard, Neil D. Wilkin, JR.
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Publication number: 20110089797Abstract: A strength-enhanced lightweight cabinet system that employs a combination of lightweight composite materials is disclosed. The materials employ a combination of different processes to create a lightweight cabinet system that is structurally sound and functional. In aspects, the combination utilizes two reaction injection molding processes, and one conventional injection molding process. One of the reaction injection molding processes is IVCR (Improved Vinyl Clad Rigid) while the other is T-RIM™. The combination of these materials and processes results in a cabinet system that reduces the weight considerably over a conventional steel and/or combination of steel and other materials that is used in heavy truck sleeper cabs today.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: CVG Management CorporationInventors: Adrian Ronald Simms, Albert Stephen King, Matthew Allen McCarthy, Gary Hamberg
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Publication number: 20110089181Abstract: The present invention provides a tank including an O-ring 34 between a cylindrical mouth portion 18, which is formed in a resin liner 12 forming a tank body which is to be filled with gas, and a ferrule member 20 which is mounted on an inner peripheral side of the mouth portion 18. An insert ring 36 which is insert-molded at the time of molding the resin liner 12 is provided within the mouth portion 18. The insert ring 36 includes a plurality of communication holes 38 which communicate between the inner peripheral side and an outer peripheral side thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Yoshinori YAMAMOTO
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Publication number: 20110083989Abstract: Apparatus and methods to permanently attach fuel delivery system components to fuel tanks are described herein. An example apparatus includes an insert material integrally formed with at least a portion of the fuel tank. The insert material includes a first layer material having a low permeation characteristic and a second layer material adjacent the first layer material having a relatively lower melting point than a melting point of the first layer material to enable permanent attachment of a coupling apparatus to a surface of the fuel tank by melting at least a portion of the second layer material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Sean Whelan, Robert Tate, Brian Scott
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Publication number: 20110083353Abstract: A buttstock shoulder stabilizer includes a locator ball having a radially-projecting threaded cylindrical stud that screws into the sling mount of the buttstock endplate of assault rifles, and a socket assembly that mounts on a soldiers flak jacket near his shoulder. The ball can be machined from a structural metal or made of thermoplastic injection molded about the cylindrical stud. The socket assembly has an oblong horizontally-disposed socket connected to a lower approach ramp. A wall surrounds upper and side portions of the socket and the side edges of the approach ramp. When the soldier brings his weapon to firing position, the ball slides up the access ramp an into the oblong socket. The socket assembly is preferably injection molded from a tough structural thermoplastic resin. The socket assembly is provided with slots which enable it to be strapped to a soldiers flak jacket near his shoulder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventor: Alex Rowley Mitchell
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Patent number: 7918010Abstract: A pharmaceutical pig is used to transport a syringe containing a liquid radiopharmaceutical from a radiopharmacy to a medical facility for administration to a patient. The pharmaceutical pig includes an elongate polymer cap that is removably attached to an elongate polymer base. The elongate polymer cap includes a cap shell that completely encloses a cap shielding element and the elongate polymer base includes a base shell that completely encloses a base shielding element. Preferably the polymer utilized for the cap shell and the base shell is polycarbonate resin, e.g., LEXAN®. An inner liner is not utilized and the cap shielding element and the base shielding element, which are preferably, but not necessarily, made of lead, are completely sealed and unexposed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Matt Bantly, David W. Wilson
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Patent number: 7918009Abstract: A pharmaceutical pig is used to transport a syringe containing a liquid radiopharmaceutical from a radiopharmacy to a medical facility for administration to a patient. The pharmaceutical pig includes an elongate polymer cap that is removably attached to an elongate polymer base. The elongate polymer cap includes a cap shell that completely encloses a cap shielding element and the elongate polymer base includes a base shell that completely encloses a base shielding element. Preferably the polymer utilized for the cap shell and the base shell is polycarbonate resin, e.g., LEXAN®. An inner liner is not utilized and the cap shielding element and the base shielding element, which are preferably, but not necessarily, made of lead, are completely sealed and unexposed.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Mallinckrodt Inc.Inventors: Frank M. Fago, Matt Bantly, David W. Wilson
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Publication number: 20110072638Abstract: A method of manufacture for an end effector assembly is provided. The method includes providing a pair of jaw members. A step of the method includes forming one or more seal plates positionable on one of the pair of jaw members. Etching a dam along a side of the one or more seal plates is a step of the method, wherein the etched dam inhibits the flow of a plastic on the one or more seal plate such that a height of the plastic with respect to the at least one seal plate during an overmolding process may be controlled. The method includes positioning the one or more seal plates on the one of the pair of jaw members; and overmolding the seal plate to one or more of the pair of jaw members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Kim V. Brandt, Allan G. Aquino
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Publication number: 20110061332Abstract: In one aspect, a method of making a selected structure using composite materials is disclosed, which method in form includes providing a plurality of members each comprising a composite material, wherein each member is configured to be coupled to at least one other member in the plurality of members along a longitudinal side; coupling onsite the plurality of members along their longitudinal sides to form a base enclosed structure; and reinforcing onsite the base enclosed structure to form the selected structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Steven A. Hettick
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Publication number: 20110056066Abstract: A method is provided for connecting two fuselage sections. A less complicated and time consuming method was found by using High-Speed-Drilling (HSD) for a group of final bore holes through the outer skin of at least one fuselage section and/or the coupling using one drilling template preferably without any pilot drilling.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SASInventor: Pierre ALVEZ
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Publication number: 20110050212Abstract: In the case of an actuator having a rotation angle sensor with a magnet, no satisfying solution has yet been found for the attachment of the magnet. The invention relates to an actuator having a rotation angle sensor, the magnet of the rotation angle sensor being provided with a plastic cover. The plastic cover and magnet may be easily connected to a first sensor part of the rotation angle sensor of the actuator. The actuator with the rotation angle sensor can particularly be used in motor vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Daniel Henning
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Publication number: 20110049327Abstract: Encasement assemblies, systems, and related methods employing interlocking support components to provide at least a portion of an encasement, particularly for bedding and seating applications, are disclosed. In this regard in one embodiment, an assembly for bedding or seating is provided. The assembly includes a base having one or more elongated channels disposed therein having a first geometry. The assembly also includes one or more elongated support members each having a rail disposed therein and having a second geometry complimentary to the first geometry. Each rail is interlocked with at least one of the one or more elongated channels such that the one or more elongated support members are attached to the base and extend from the base to provide at least a portion of an encasement. The assembly may also include a flip-up support member(s) disposed in the base to form at least a portion of the encasement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: NOMACO INC.Inventors: Julian Thomas Young, Timothy Michael Witherell, Christopher Dean Page
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Publication number: 20110053187Abstract: The subject invention provides silica-based material that has high affinity to chitin, chitin derivatives and chitin-containing microorganisms at an acidic pH. In an embodiment, the silica-based material surface comprises glass. Also provided are methods for preparing the subject silica-based chitin-binding material. In addition, the subject invention provides rapid, specific, sensitive, accurate and convenient methods for detection, isolation and purification of chitin, chitin derivatives and chitin-containing microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: University of South FloridaInventor: My Lien Dao
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Publication number: 20110047780Abstract: An annular core member having an opening portion located at a position rotated by 90 degrees from a reference position, where the opening portion is oriented in the counterclockwise direction, and an annular core member having the opening portion located at the reference position, where the opening portion is oriented in the clockwise direction, are prepared to form an iron core by a rotary lamination apparatus by rotating the annular core members and by a predetermined angle (90 degrees) such that a first end, in the annular core member, which is at the position rotated by 90 degrees from the reference position and has no rotation uneven part, is circumference-positionally identical in the laminating direction with that of a fourth end, in an annular core member, which is at the reference position and has no rotation uneven part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Akita, Kimiyasu Furusawa
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Publication number: 20110048497Abstract: A concentrating solar power generation unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a concentrating lens panel 10 in which a plurality of concentrating lenses 12 are arranged on a light transmitting panel substrate 11; a solar cell mounting plate 21 in which solar cells 20 are mounted corresponding to the concentrating lenses 12; and a first direction side supporting wall 32 that extends in a direction intersecting the solar cell mounting plate 21 and that supports a first direction side 13 of the light transmitting panel substrate 11, wherein a panel positioning portion 15 that defines the position of the concentrating lens panel 10 is formed in the first direction side 13, and a positioning portion-engagement portion 34 with which the panel positioning portion 15 is engaged is formed in an upper portion of the first direction side supporting wall 32.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Chikao Okamoto, Masao Tanaka
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Publication number: 20110047779Abstract: A method for making molds with curved cooling paths includes a step of obtaining a drawing of a mold by using computers and the drawing including the positions of concavities, cooling paths and reference points; a step of manufacturing the mold by way of pour casting according to the drawing so as to obtain a mold having the concavities, the cooling paths and the reference points, and a step of trimming the concavities of the mold according to the reference points and opening two ends of each of the cooling paths to obtain a final mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: SEN YUNG LEE, CHUIH-KUAN WANG, Y LIN CHENG, SHENG-JYE HUANG, NAI-TSUN HUANG
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Patent number: 7895748Abstract: Disclosed is a method of molding a resin coated bearing. When a molten resin is injected toward a substantially central portion of a disk space of forming dies from a sprue formed on an upper die, the molten resin is filled into a cavity through a film gate after the molten resin is led to the disk space from a pin gate, so that any weld is absent on a resin member, which covers an outer race, thus enabling uniformizing a coating member in resin strength and suppressing generation of crack on the coating member even at the time of high loading. Also, since the film gate formed on a whole peripheral edge of the disk space is formed from a lower die and an upper die, there is an advantage that after working suffices to take out a resin coated bearing from the both dies and to cut a runner in the disk space.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignees: Daido Metal Company Ltd., Sunhill Inc.Inventors: Takumi Nomura, Hiroshi Naito, Yoshichika Ito, Hiroshi Ishihara, Shuichi Matsumoto, Terumitsu Tanio
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Publication number: 20110041247Abstract: An allergen-barrier bedding cover made of polyurethane coated cover fabric, which is waterproof yet permeable to water vapor, reduces contamination of bedding, and blocks dust mites and other allergens, and can be washable. The outer face of cover fabric is non-allergic cotton, nano fiber, or Lyocell, and the inner face of cover fabric is coated with polyurethane. The closure is formed with a zipper, of which the back is coated with polyurethane in order to seal the needle holes of the seams sewing zipper tapes and teeth together, and the gap between teeth is less than 0.01 mm to prevent dust mites from passing through it, and the width of the zipper chain is less than 4 mm. A patch coated with polyurethane is attached inwardly at the end of the zipper, where the zipper is closed, to prevent dust mites from passing through the zipper slider. The needle holes of the seams not only between cover fabrics but also between cover fabrics and zipper tapes of the closure are sealed with seam sealing tapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Hyungsang Moon
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Publication number: 20110042945Abstract: This invention relates to sealing HVAC ductwork along its joints in order to reduce air leakage. The ductwork can be sealed by the combination of a gasket and mechanical locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Alvin Coughenour, Vincent L. Bloom, Duane Fetko
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Publication number: 20110036640Abstract: A drill bit includes a crown defining a central axis. The crown includes at least one segment. The segment includes a planar portion and a plurality of surface features continuous with and extending away from the planar portion. The surface features are discontinuous within the segment with respect to a first arced path defined at a first radial distance from the central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: LONGYEAR TM, INC.Inventors: Christian M. Lambert, Michael D. Rupp
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Publication number: 20110030292Abstract: A simulated stone or brick column is fabricated by a method that involves providing a hollow closed mold that has an inner face in the form of a reverse image of the desired stone or brick surface. A liquid casting material is introduced into the mold and in the mold is rotated about two perpendicular axes so that the casting material coats the inner face of the mold and results in the formation of a hollow column having the external appearance of the desired stone or brick surface. The casting material forms a molded column that has a texture and contour that simulate a stone or brick surface. A mailbox and newspaper tube can be installed in the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: William Stephen Oram, Weldin Wayne Oram, JR.
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Patent number: 7882613Abstract: A method of applying at least one magnet to a surface of a component made of a magnetic material includes placing the at least one magnet in a holding apparatus, and positioning the holding apparatus in the immediate vicinity of the component. A holding element applies a holding force to the at least one magnet to hold it in the holding apparatus. The holding element is deactivated such that the holding force is reduced, and the at least one magnet is transferred to the surface of the component. A holding apparatus for applying at least one magnet to a surface of a component made of a magnetic material includes a surface region for supporting the at least one magnet and at least one deactivatable holding element for applying a force on the at least one magnet.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Aufzugswerke GmbHInventors: Frank Barthelmie, Jochen Schulze, Nis-Anton Möllgaard, Uwe Resag
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Publication number: 20110024613Abstract: An instrument for performing measurements downhole, includes: a neutron source; and a neutron moderating material exhibiting high compressive strength and high performance for moderation and shielding of neutrons, the shielding disposed proximate to the neutron source. A method for fabricating the instrument is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventor: Loren P. Roberts
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Publication number: 20110021087Abstract: A plastic housing having an integrated plug interface with a plastic housing, in which at least one electrically contacted plug pin is held, wherein the at least one plug pin is held in an embedment in the plastic housing and is electrically contacted by contacts of a plug housing. The plug housing and the plastic housing are produced as separate components. They are connected to each other by a material connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Marc Koltermann, Reinhold Herrmann
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Publication number: 20110016595Abstract: An article of headgear that has a head-covering article, a lens moveably attached to the head-covering article, and a seal attached to the lens, the seal comprising a first polymeric material and a second polymeric material, the first polymeric material having a greater tensile modulus than the second material. In an exemplary embodiment, the lens is moveable from a first, lowered position to a second, raised position, and when in the first, lowered position, the seal sealingly engages the head-covering article. In some embodiments, the tensile modulus of the first polymeric material is at least about 5× greater or even about 10× greater than the tensile modulus of the second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Thomas J Brace, Sean R. Kilmer, Alan J. Solyntjes, Steven W. Stavos
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Publication number: 20110016698Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the production of hollow bodies of thermoplastic material, in particular a process for the production of fuel tanks of plastic material. In the process according to the invention preforms in web or band form of plasticised plastic material are shaped in a multi-part tool forming a mould cavity by expansion of the preforms and causing them to bear against the internal contour of the mould cavity. The process firstly includes the production of two mutually complementary intermediate products in the form of shell portions. Then respective built-in fitment components are secured to the respective insides of the shell portions, which face towards each other in the installation position, wherein at least some built-in fitment components of mutually complementary shell portions are respectively of mutually complementary configuration, in the sense that they can be joined to provide an assembled component or to provide a functional unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: KAUTEX TEXTRON GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Matthias Borchert, Gerd Wolter, Harald Lorenz, Dirk Eulitz, Timo Kramer, Markus Hutzen
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Patent number: 7874072Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a bearing support, particularly for a fan casing. The method includes the step of placing a bearing assembly in correspondence to a matrix die of an injection mold. The method further includes the step of abutting a punch of the injection mold on the bearing assembly to coaxially align and axially clamp the bearing assembly. The method further includes the step of injecting a plastic material into the mold to form an assembly sheath over-injected on outer surfaces of the bearing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.Inventor: Roberto Mazzocco
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Patent number: 7866024Abstract: A method of manufacturing is disclosed for a motion transmitting cable assembly having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit. The method includes the steps of securing a conduit abutment fitting to an end of the conduit, inserting the core through the conduit, placing an end of the core into a mold while the core is extending through the conduit, injection over-molding a core attachment onto the end of the core, removing the core attachment from the mold. Finally, at least a portion of a guide tube over the juncture of the core and the core attachment.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Dura Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Donald Gene Gordy, Gregory Phillip Ruhlander
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Patent number: 7866025Abstract: The invention provides a rotary wing aircraft helicopter vehicle rod end and method of making a rod end. The rotary wing aircraft rod end includes a nonelastomeric inner member having an outer bonding surface segment and an axial bore with a center bore axis, a nonelastomeric outer member having an inner bonding surface segment and an axial bore center bore axis, and molded in place alternating elastomeric shims and nonelastomeric shims connecting the nonelastomeric inner member to the nonelastomeric outer member. The rod end includes a first inner elastomeric shim bonded to the nonelastomeric inner member outer bonding surface segment and to a first inner nonelastomeric shim and a second outer elastomeric shim bonded to the nonelastomeric outer member inner bonding surface segment and to a second outer nonelastomeric shim. The nonelastomeric inner member has a molded misalignment rotary wing aircraft rod end orientation with the outer nonelastomeric outer member.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: LORD CorporationInventors: Frank O. James, Christopher F. Rajecki
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Publication number: 20110003649Abstract: The present invention provides a composite club head and a fabrication method thereof. The fabrication method for a composite golf club head includes steps of: preparing a head shell part having an opened front, a flange around the opened front, and a trench on the flange, and a front plate part made of a first material containing a metal and having a protrusion; connecting the head shell part with the front plate part by engaging the trench and the protrusion; drilling a hole passing through the flange and the front plate part; screwing the head shell part and the front plate part through the hole by a second material containing the metal; and welding the first and the second materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventor: Cheng-Kung Liu
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Publication number: 20100326429Abstract: A cylindrical shaped solar cell having a water vapor transmission rate of 10?4 g/m2·day or less is provided. The cylindrical shaped solar cell unit comprises a substrate that is either (i) tubular shaped or (ii) rigid solid rod shaped, a back-electrode circumferentially disposed on the substrate, a semiconductor junction layer circumferentially disposed on the back-electrode, and a transparent conductive layer circumferentially disposed on the semiconductor junction. A transparent tubular casing is circumferentially disposed onto the cylindrical shaped solar cell. A first sealant cap is hermetically sealed to a first end of the transparent tubular casing. A second sealant cap is hermetically sealed to a second end of the transparent tubular casing. In some instances, the solar cell unit is a monolithically integrated arrangement of solar cells. In some instances, the solar cell unit is a solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2006Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Brian H. Cumpston, Benyamin Buller
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Publication number: 20100320214Abstract: Container assembly comprising a container and a chime fixed to each other, the container having an end part and a peripheral side wall, characterized in that the fixation between the chime and the container is situated at the end part of the container and at a distance from said peripheral side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Albert Wauters, Iain McDerment
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Publication number: 20100314305Abstract: An underdrain apparatus includes one or more underdrain blocks and an anchor assembly that includes one or more support members. Each of the underdrain blocks includes a top wall, a bottom wall, a pair of opposing side walls, a pair of opposing end walls, and a center separation wall that extends between the pair of opposing end walls. The center separation wall of at least one of the underdrain blocks may have one or more apertures formed therein, the apertures configured to receive at least one of the support members. One or more of the side walls of the pair of opposing side walls of the underdrain blocks may have one or more side clips. At least one of the side clips defines an aperture for receiving a support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: SEVERN TRENT WATER PURIFICATION, INC.Inventors: Navin Kadakia, Edward Kuchtjak, Keith Baker
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Publication number: 20100316840Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for positioning and assembly of two or more parts wherein at least one of which is of a creep sensitive material. The method and apparatus enable very precise positioning of parts during assembly by holding a rough alignment with free play permitting finer alignment. Creep resistant annular inserts are molded into the part and provided with flow apertures to conduct plastic material into the annular insert bore. A spindle defined the geometry of a centering hole within the bore during molding. The annular inserts are operable as compression limiters to prevent deformation of the creep sensitive material under the action of heat or tightening stresses.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: MANN+HUMMEL GMBHInventors: Stéphane Warnery, Guy Tremblay
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Publication number: 20100307369Abstract: The present invention provides a travelway structure for maglev transportation comprises: a travelway girder having a concrete girder plate extending from two sides of the travelway girder; a pre-embedded member pre-embedded in the concrete girder plate; and a detachable member installed on the pre-embedded member via a fastener, wherein the pre-embedded member is machinable, and a position for installing the detachable member on the pre-embedded member is formed by a machining process after the travelway girder experiences deformations which lead to errors. A method for manufacturing a travelway structure for maglev transportation is also provided according to the present invention. Specifically, after a period of time, during which the travelway girder experiences most of the deformations caused by pre-stressed tension and gradual contraction and the like, the travelway girder along with the pre-embedded pieces are moved to the machine tools for machining the functional pre-embedded member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2007Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: Shanghai Maglev Transportation Engineering R&D CenterInventors: Xiangming Wu, Jingyu Huang, Hongjun Zhang, Jin Shi, Shaozhi Hong
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Patent number: 7836573Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for total profile machining of a part, such as from a block of thermoplastic polymer. A first side of the part is machined together with an encircling recess. A registration/potting fixture is placed into the encircling recess. The registration/potting fixture is used to evacuate air from the machined side of the part and to pressure pack degassed fluid potting compound against the machined side of the part. The registration/potting fixture is cooled such as with a coolant to solidify the potting material. Then the registration/potting fixture is used to fixture the block in a new orientation for CNC machining another side of the part. Upon removal of the potting material from the part, the total profile machined part is freed for shipment to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Proto Labs, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence J. Lukis, Gregory M. Bloom
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Publication number: 20100288724Abstract: An overpack for a beverage bottle comprising a housing which includes at least one side wall element and a base element, the side wall element and the base element being a common extruded part formed during an extrusion process. A method for manufacturing an overpack for a beverage bottle is also provided that comprising a housing, the housing being formed by at least one side wall element and a base element. The side wall element and the base element are produced together as an extruded part produced in an extrusion process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Andreas Jahn
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Publication number: 20100287759Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for setting a core, a molding machine, and a method for setting a core where the configuration of the apparatus and the machine is simplified and the accuracy of the core-setting is high.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Minoru Hirata, Koichi Sakaguchi
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Publication number: 20100289187Abstract: Disclosed herein are a film for insert injection molding and an insert injection molding method using the same. The film has a symmetrical structure about a thin metallic base film. Such a structure realizes superior appearance and reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Ah Hyun BAE, Yong Seung SHIN, Ki Yul LIM, Young Min KIM, Geun Ho LEE
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Patent number: 7832075Abstract: A method comprising: a) providing sheet or format metal; b) swaging said metal by means of a swaging lubricant, so as to form a swaged blank; c) degreasing said swaged blank, so as to typically remove the remains of the swaging lubricant, to form a degreased blank capable of being lacquer coated; d) lacquer coating said degreased blank, said resulting lacquer coated blank being then optionally decorated; e) an optional finishing step. The method is characterized in that during the degreasing at step c), said swaged blank is subjected to an energetic radiation emission treatment of selected intensity and duration to eliminate or decompose said remains of lubricant, said treatment being wholly carried out at a metal temperature less than 150 degree C., and for a duration typically less than 1 second, so as to obtain, following said treatment, a surface tension not less than 34 dynes/cm.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Alcan Packaging CapsulesInventors: Jean De Guerry, Raymond Guicheney