Cutting Wall Of Hollow Work Patents (Class 83/54)
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Patent number: 12145187Abstract: A press working method capable of forming a perforated portion with higher accuracy with respect to a workpiece being a ductile material. The press working method may comprise applying a first load to a workpiece being a ductile material with a press member to apply a preload within an elastic region of the workpiece, and then applying a second load exceeding the first load to the workpiece with the press member to provide a perforated portion in the workpiece, wherein the elastic region is larger than 0 MPa and is equal to or less than a limit shear stress value at which the workpiece is elastically deformed, the workpiece is a pipe made of metal, and the first load and the second load are applied in a state where an inside of the pipe is hollow.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: MATSUMOTO HEAVY INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Koichi Yokota, Shinya Shimokawa
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Patent number: 12006781Abstract: A blowout preventer for shearing structures positioned in a bore extending through the blowout preventer, the blowout preventer body having a bore and guideways, first and second rams movably positioned relative the guideways and movable toward the bore, a blade of the first ram having a flat side, a blunt leading contour, an upper inclined surface above the blunt leading contour, and a lower declined below the blunt leading contour, a blade of the second ram having a leading contour and at least one lower declined surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Micah Threadgill
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Patent number: 11802460Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for executing an emergency disconnect sequence in shallow water depth includes unlatching a lower marine riser package (LMRP) of a blowout preventer (BOP) from a lower stack of the BOP. The BOP defines a wellbore fluidically coupled to the subsea wellhead. A tubular is disposed within the wellbore. The method further includes shearing the tubular and sealing the wellbore. In response to an indication that a vessel operably coupled to the BOP has failed to keep station, an unlatch sequence and a shear and seal sequence are initiated, such that each sequence occurs at least partially simultaneously. The unlatch sequence includes disconnecting the LMRP from the lower stack, and the shear and seal sequence includes activating the lower stack to shear the tubular in less than about one second and seal the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: TRANSOCEAN SEDCO FOREX VENTURES LIMITEDInventors: Craig Mccormick, Scott Reynolds, Darrel Pelley
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Patent number: 11351569Abstract: A lightweight applicator system is provided for efficient extrusive dispensing of work material from a cartridge. A body of the system includes handle and cartridge frame portions. The handle portion defines a hub structure, which includes at least first and second retention structures. The cartridge frame portion includes a cage member configured for receiving a cartridge of work material, and is releasably coupled to the hub structure in revolvable manner First and second accessory tools are coupled respectively to the first and second retention structures in detachable manner A drive portion is operably coupled to the body, and includes a drive member passing displaceably into the cartridge frame portion for forcing extrusion of work material therefrom. The handle and cartridge frame portions of the body are formed of one or more predetermined nonmetallic materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Patent & Investment LLCInventors: Albert Lee, Brian Glass
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Patent number: 10752344Abstract: A tool for removing a bushing from a workpiece includes a tool body, a first reference, and a second reference for positioning the tool body on a workpiece. A saw slot is defined through the tool body to provide access to the workpiece for a saw blade. A saw guide is proximate the saw slot, the saw guide arranged to position a saw blade in a cutting plane spaced apart from the workpiece for removing a segment of a bushing fixed to the workpiece relative to the first and second references.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan Lehto, Sven Roy Lofstrom
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Patent number: 10124431Abstract: A wire (12) is wound around multiple processing rollers (11) several times. A holding mechanism (13) and a depressing mechanism (25) are provided above an area where the wire (12) is wound. The holding mechanism (13) holds a workpiece (W) elastically and laterally. The depressing mechanism (25) depresses the workpiece (W) held by the holding mechanism (13) toward the wire (12).Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Komatsu NTC Ltd.Inventors: Hitoshi Shimada, Tomoyuki Kawatsu, Yosuke Yabu, Akira Tanizaki
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Patent number: 9908172Abstract: A method for texturizing a workpiece uses a die assembly installed within a press having a press ram. The method includes (a) delivering the workpiece onto a center die plate; (b) forcing the press ram against an upper die plate mounted above the center die plate to descend a first contact surface associated with the upper die plate and a plurality of blades mounted to the upper die plate toward the center die plate; (c) actuating horizontal movement of the blades; (d) driving the blades down into the workpiece; and (e) contacting the first contact surface to a second contact surface associated with the center die plate to descend the center die plate in unison with the upper die plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Nucap Industries Inc.Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham
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Patent number: 9877491Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the production of portions from at least one continuous strand of a food product, in particular for the production of meatballs. The machine comprises: an extrusion device which can deliver a continuous strand in a vertical direction, and a portioning device that includes at least one cutting system. The cutting system comprises cutting elements (30) which can be moved transversely to the vertical direction between an open position, in which the strand passes between the cutting elements, and a closed position for cutting the strand and forming portions of the food product. In addition, each cutting system comprises ejection means (5) for ejecting the forming portions downwards from the cutting elements. The ejection means include at least one lower channel (5, 105) that is fluidly connected to a compressed fluid such that compressed fluid can be injected into the lower channel when the lower channel is in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: MAREL FRANCEInventors: Jacques Le Paih, Adrianus Van Den Nieuwelaar, Sigebertus Meggelaars, Yohann Pierre
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Patent number: 9873147Abstract: A method for texturizing a workpiece uses a die assembly installed within a press having a press ram. The method includes (a) delivering the workpiece onto a center die plate; (b) forcing the press ram against an upper die plate mounted above the center die plate to descend a first contact surface associated with the upper die plate and a plurality of blades mounted to the upper die plate toward the center die plate; (c) actuating horizontal movement of the blades; (d) driving the blades down into the workpiece; and (e) contacting the first contact surface to a second contact surface associated with the center die plate to descend the center die plate in unison with the upper die plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Nucap Industries Inc.Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham
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Publication number: 20150144629Abstract: The invention relates to a can which, after it is filled, is closed by fitting a cover, and also to an apparatus which is intended to be inserted into an initially open can, and to a method for providing a can. The can according to the invention is characterized in that an apparatus is located in the can, the said apparatus being arranged and designed in such a way that it is moved from a first state to a second state when a cover is fitted onto the initially open can.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Udo Jobges
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Patent number: 8967188Abstract: A shear valve (10) comprises a casing having a first part (12) for positioning on one side of a pipe and a second part (14) engageable with the first part (12) for positioning on the other side of the pipe. A blade (26) is disposed substantially within the first part and is actuable across the pipe towards the second part for cutting the pipe. The blade has a support region for supporting the periphery of the pipe as the pipe is being cut.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Gary Humm, Scott Humm
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Publication number: 20150040736Abstract: Embodiments provide various saw chain links which may be combined to form a utility saw chain. In various other embodiments, cutting system fixtures are disclosed which may facilitate the cutting of pipes and other materials from an axis point.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: James Yancey
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Publication number: 20140360327Abstract: A clamping mechanism for a beverage preparation machine is provided comprising: a support; a holder for a beverage cartridge; and a clamp. The holder capable of being coupled to and decoupled from the support. Wherein the holder is rotatable about a first axis of the clamping mechanism between: i) a first position, in which the holder is able to be coupled to or decoupled from the support and the holder and clamp are relatively spaced apart in the direction of the first axis; and ii) a second position in which the holder is retained to the support and the holder and clamp are relatively close to one another in the direction of the first axis such that a beverage cartridge held in use in the holder is clamped between the holder and the clamp. Wherein the clamping mechanism further comprises an inlet piercer for forming an inlet in the beverage cartridge. Wherein the inlet piercer forms part of or is coupled to, the clamp and is able to rotate with the holder about the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Rebecca Dingle, Oliver Masters
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Patent number: 8904910Abstract: A caulking gun may have a tip cutter mechanism that is supported to the body of the caulking gun and that has a blade with a cutting edge. When the dispensing tip of a caulk tube is properly positioned with respect to the body, the blade may be moved with respect to the body to contact the dispensing tip with the cutting edge and cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube to adjust the amount of caulk material that is dispensed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams CompanyInventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Dennis P. De Renzo, Jr., James E. Szpak, Charles T. Buckel, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140331836Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus includes a pair of cutting tools each having a cutting blade along a tip end of its outer peripheral portion having a mountain-shaped cross section, and cuts a cylindrical material into pieces with a predetermined width by sandwiching the cylindrical material between the cutting blades so the cutting blades are respectively placed on inner and outer peripheries of the cylindrical material, and relatively rotating and moving the pair of cutting tools along an entire circumference of the cylindrical material. A second imaginary line connecting an axial center of the cylindrical material and an axial center of the inner peripheral-side cutting tool is shifted in a circumferential direction of the cylindrical material about the axial center of the cylindrical material with respect to a first imaginary line connecting the axial center of the cylindrical material and an axial center of the outer peripheral-side cutting tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: CVTEC CO., LTD.Inventors: Akihiko Nakamura, Kazuhiro Hanaki, Mahito Nakamura, Hiroshi Uchida, Narihiro Minami
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Patent number: 8882026Abstract: A method and a device for deflating an inflated wall (1), wherein the inflated wall (1) is cut by using at least one cutting member adapted to cut the inflated wall (1) along a cutting line with the effect of causing a deflation opening of the inflated wall (1). The invention applies in particular to the inflated envelope of an aerostat balloon.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (C.N.E.S.)Inventor: Thomas Huens
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Publication number: 20140311308Abstract: A method for producing an energy-absorbing profile for a motor vehicle includes: providing an extruded hollow profile, the extruded hollow profile having outer walls and at least one inner wall which connects two of the outer walls; inserting a cutting tool into the hollow profile; actuating the cutting tool and cutting an inner wall section out of the inner wall; and removing the cut out wall section and the cutting tool from the hollow profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbHInventors: Kathy Hansen, Edwin List Clausen, Borge Holm, Sigmund Roe
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Publication number: 20140261841Abstract: A fluid conduit includes a flexible member having a tubular wall for conveying a fluid and a circumferential structural member positioned adjacent to the tubular wall. The structural member is disposed about a central axis of the conduit so as to form a plurality of spaced segments along the wall. The segments are spaced apart relative to each other to define a gap therebetween. The gap is sized to be closed by contact between adjacent segments upon a predetermined flexure of the flexible member. A method of forming the fluid conduit includes forming a flexible member with a tubular wall and forming a groove about a central axis of the conduit in a portion of the tubular wall. The groove is formed by removing material from the tubular wall or compressing material on the tubular wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool CorporationInventors: Timothy J. Orow, Lawrence P. Heren
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Publication number: 20140261977Abstract: Vascular treatment and methods include a plurality of self-expanding bulbs and a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Joints between woven structures and hypotubes include solder. Woven structures include patterns of radiopaque filaments measureable under x-ray. Structures are heat treated to include at least shapes at different temperatures. A catheter includes a hypotube including interspersed patterns of longitudinally spaced rows of kerfs. Heat treating systems include a detachable flange. Laser cutting systems include a fluid flow system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Insera Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Vallabh Janardhan, Vikram Janardhan
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Publication number: 20140246522Abstract: A device for distributing a fluid in a controlled manner, in particular for distributing a gas loaded with particles, the device comprising a pipe (1) provided with at least one inlet orifice (2) and with a series of outlet orifices (3) spread along the pipe (1) and cut in a side wall of this pipe, wherein at least one section (4) of the side wall, located downstream of at least one outlet orifice and limited by a section (5) of the edge of the outlet orifice (3), has a concave shape such that this section (5) of the edge of such outlet orifice (3) is positioned inside the pipe so that, when the device is in service, the flow direction of a fluid exiting such outlet orifice (3) and travelling along such deformed concave wall section (4) of the edge of this outlet orifice (3) is controlled by the shape of such section (5) of the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SOLVAY SAInventors: Thierry CARTAGE, Olivier Jacques F.J.G. BODSON, Marc THIJSSEN
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Patent number: 8813618Abstract: The motor (50) transmits its rotation to the main shaft (1) through the first transmission gear train (9) while transmitting rotation at a rotating speed ¾ as high as the rotating speed of the main shaft (1) to the eccentric shaft (2) through the second transmission gear train (10) and the offset shaft coupling (7). As the motor (50) is driven, an eccentric axis (30) moves on a circle decentered by a predetermined length L while the inner blade (3) moves in the same direction on a circle further decentered by the predetermined length L from the eccentric axis (30). The inner blade (3) rotates and moves while exposing part of its outer peripheral surface exteriorly of a tube (W) at plural positions on the outer periphery of the tube (W).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Fuji Machine Works Co., Ltd.Inventor: Teruaki Kawakami
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Publication number: 20140234791Abstract: A candle container is provided including a generally hollow cylindrical base having a cavity configured to retain a candle. A lid is removably coupled to the base. The lid has a first portion adjacent a first end and a second portion near a second end. The first portion of the lid is generally complementary to the base. An insert is adhered to an interior surface of the first portion of the lid. The insert extends generally beyond a first end of the lid such that when the lid is attached to the base, a portion of the seal is received within the cavity of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Brian House, Matthew House
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Publication number: 20140209703Abstract: An exemplary plural component heater assembly includes a plurality of heater modules each having a plurality of bores forming at least a first component path and a second component path, and at least one heating element receptacle configured to receive a heating element for heating the first and second component paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: WAGNER SPRAY TECH CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Scott Jerdee, Shawn Cameron Johnson
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Publication number: 20140174269Abstract: A tube cutting device includes a tube holding member that holds a target tube from an inside of the target tube, allowing the target tube to be cut from an outside; and a cutter carrier member that includes a cutter eccentrically pivotable relative to the geometry axis of an elongate body of the cutter carrier member, such that when in a non-extended position, the cutter is positioned within a diameter of the elongate body, and when in an extended position, the cutter extends outwardly and cuts into a wall of the target tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Steven M. GROSVOLD, Nels J. EBBESEN, John A. LOCHEN, Robert R. CRADER, Steven M. OIEN
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Patent number: 8746136Abstract: A banding device includes a frame. A feeding assembly is mounted on the frame for feeding elastic tubing into the frame. A transfer assembly disposed within the frame includes transfer arm and fingers. The fingers receive the rubber tubing as fed. A cutting assembly is disposed between the transfer assembly and the feeding assembly for cutting the tubing into bands. The fingers of the transfer assembly move between a first closed position for receiving the band and a second open position for opening the band. The transfer arm is moveable between a first position for receiving the band and a second position for transferring the band. A banding assembly disposed at the second position receives the band from the transfer assembly. The banding assembly stretches the band and receives an item to be bundled within the band. The banding assembly releases the band about the bundle.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ben Clements & Sons, Inc.Inventor: John Corbin
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Publication number: 20140116214Abstract: A purpose of the present invention is to provide a technology that allows corrugated tubes of various diameter sizes to be easily and reliably cut at a convex portion. In order to achieve the purpose, a cutting device is provided with a feeder feeding a corrugated tube such that an axial direction of the corrugated tube lies along a feeding path; a cutter cutting along a circumferential direction of the corrugated tube being fed along the feeding path; and an imager capturing an image of a planned cutting position of the corrugated tube. A controller performs image analysis of the captured image of the planned cutting position to determine whether the planned cutting position is a convex portion of the corrugated tube and, when a positive determination result is obtained, causes the cutter to cut the corrugated tube at the planned cutting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Kouichi Shibayama, Masayoshi Shinohara
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Publication number: 20140096657Abstract: A method of cutting a polymeric tubular member and apparatus therefor is provided. The method includes moving the polymeric tubular member along a central longitudinal axis into a position to be cut. Further, providing at least one actuator with a cutting blade operably connected to the at least one actuator, with the cutting blade extending lengthwise along a cutting blade axis. Then, actuating the at least one actuator and moving the cutting blade into cutting engagement with the polymeric tubular member along a driven axis that extends in oblique relation to the cutting blade axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN, INC.Inventors: Takahiro Kuchina, Tsubasa Tonooka
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Publication number: 20140096656Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting a polymeric tubular member is provided. The method includes moving the polymeric tubular member along a central longitudinal axis into a position to be cut and providing a cutting blade operably connected to an actuator. The method further includes actuating the actuator to move the cutting blade conjointly along a straight linear axis. Then, bringing a cutting region of the cutting blade into cutting engagement with the polymeric tubular member, with the cutting region engaging the polymeric tubular member extending over a length of the cutting blade that is greater than a diameter of the polymeric tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN, INC.Inventors: Luis Aquino, Jesus Arenivar, Samuel Barron, Jose De La Cruz, Arthur Fong, Steve Warneke
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Patent number: 8668540Abstract: An apparatus for separating a panel from a cathode ray tube may include a trough, at least one chipping element mounted in the trough; and a vibrator connected to the trough and configured such that actuation of the vibrator causes the chipping element to vibrate at a frequency and at a throw angle selected to cause the chipping element to throw a cathode ray tube placed in contact therewith upward, then move upward subsequently to contact a downwardly moving cathode ray tube with sufficient force to chip away funnel and frit therefrom. A method for separating a panel from a cathode ray tube may include contacting a funnel of the cathode ray tube with at least one chipping element, and vibrating the chipping element with sufficient force to chip at least the funnel from the cathode ray tube, leaving at least the panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: ECS Refining, LLCInventor: Curtis W. Spivey
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Publication number: 20140059827Abstract: A method for cutting to length a piece of tube having an inner tube and an outer tube sheathing, the piece of tube being detached with the aid of a cutting tool at a cutting site in a plane oriented transversely to the longitudinal extent of the tube. The tube sheathing is surrounded by a severable tube fixing element, which covers over the intended cutting site before the piece of tube is detached using the cutting tool at the cutting site, and the tube fixing element completely encloses the outer tube sheathing in the circumferential direction. The tube fixing element is fixed on the tube sheathing and/or the tube enclosed by the tube fixing element is severed with the cutting tool such that a relative displacement of the tube fixing element with respect to the tube sheathing or of the tube sheathing with respect to the inner tube is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: NEOPERL GMBHInventor: Roger Schlitter
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Publication number: 20140033885Abstract: A method of cutting a control line mounted on an outer surface of a downhole tubular that includes providing a cutting tool having a main body, and a cutting head on a lower end of the body that rotates with respect to the body. A cutting blade is on a lower end of the cutting head, which is rotatable by a motor, where the blade is selectively pivoted radially outward from an axis of the cutting head. As the cutting head rotates, the cutting blade orbits within the tubular axially offset from the axis. When the tool is inserted into the tubular, the radial offset of the blade is controlled so it pivots radially outward into contact with the tubular when the blade approaches an azimuthal area proximate the control line. The cutting blade is retracted when its orbit moves it past the azimuthal area proximate the control line.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Karsten Fuhst, Keat Hoong Wong
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Publication number: 20130333537Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing slots (11) in a tube wall (10), wherein a single die plate (2) provided with notches (20) is pushed into the tube (1) and punches (5) arranged in a row pierce the tube wall from the outside and in the process produce the slots (10), whereupon the die plate (2) is rotated about its longitudinal axis out of a working position and into a withdrawal position and is pulled out of the tube (1). Economical production of the slots in tubes having different cross-sectional shapes is achieved according to the invention in that during the slotting operation the tube wall (30) is gripped from the outside and held and is stabilized from the inside against two opposing support strips (25) by way of the die plate (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: MODINE MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Michael Higelin, Daniel Borst
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Patent number: 8602102Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for severing a wellbore tubular, the apparatus, in certain aspects, including: a first member movable toward a tubular to be severed; a second member with a second blade disposed opposite to the first member and movable toward the tubular; a first blade on the first member having a projection projecting from a center of a blade body with point structure on the projection for puncturing the tubular and cutting surfaces on the projection for cutting the tubular; and cutting surfaces, as needed, on the blade body adjacent the projection for cutting the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, James D. Brugman
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Publication number: 20130233139Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting pipe or the like from the inside out includes a housing assembly. A first blade actuating wedge assembly is inside the housing assembly and is movable along a longitudinal axis. The first blade actuating wedge assembly has multiple first tapered blade actuating wedges. Each cutting blade is supported in a manner such that a position of the cutting blade relative to the housing assembly along the longitudinal axis is substantially fixed. Each cutting blade is coupled to a respective one of the first tapered blade actuating wedges such that movement of the first tapered blade actuating wedge assembly along the longitudinal axis causes each cutting blade in the first plurality of cutting blades to move perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Leon Bernard TRUDEAU, Ronald Denis DENNIEL
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Publication number: 20130160621Abstract: A caulking gun may have a tip cutter mechanism that is supported to the body of the caulking gun and that has a blade with a cutting edge. When the dispensing tip of a caulk tube is properly positioned with respect to the body, the blade may be moved with respect to the body to contact the dispensing tip with the cutting edge and cut the dispensing tip of the caulk tube to adjust the amount of caulk material that is dispensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANYInventors: Andrew K. Marsden, Dennis P. De Renzo, JR., James E. Szpak, Charles T. Buckel, JR.
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Patent number: 8438960Abstract: An apparatus for cutting discontinuous apertures in the wall of a corrugated tube moving along an axial path between inlet and outlet ends of the apparatus, the apparatus including a first feeder-cutter wheel proximate to the outlet, a second feeder-cutter wheel proximate to the inlet and spaced axially from said first feeder-cutter wheel, each said wheel being disposed about the outer surface of said tube and having a cutting surface and a helical worm for engaging the tube corrugations, and means for rotating the feeder cutter wheels, wherein the improvement comprises means for axially moving the second feeder cutter wheel axially towards and away from the first feeder cutter wheel wherein to accurately position the feeder cutter wheels relative to tubing corrugations.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Valley Gear and Machine, Inc.Inventor: Richard Booms
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Publication number: 20130097864Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a tube for a heat exchanger, in particular for a motor vehicle, in which a long tube, which is provided with turbulence inserts on the surface thereof, is separated into at least two individual tubes. In order to further reduce the production costs and nevertheless achieve a clean cutting surface, a first part of an at least two-part cutting device is introduced into the interior of the long tube through at least one opening of the long tube and the second part of the cutting device is placed against the outer face of the long tube approximately opposite of the inner, first part of the cutting device, wherein the first part and the second part of the cutting device are pressed against one another in order to dividing the long tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: BEHR GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Steffen Brunner
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Patent number: 8424607Abstract: The invention relates to techniques for severing a tubular. A blowout preventer is provided with a housing having a bore therethrough for receiving the tubular, an actuator positionable in the housing, and a plurality of cutting tools positionable in the housing and selectively movable into an actuated position with the actuator. Each of the cutting tools have a base supportable by the actuator and selectively movable thereby, and a cutting head supported by the base. The cutting head comprising a tip having a piecing point at an end thereof and at least one cutting surface. The piercing point pierces the tubular and the cutting surfaces taper away from the piercing point for cutting through the tubular whereby the cutting head passes through tubular.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Christopher Dale Johnson, Shern Eugene Peters, Eric Trevor Ensley, James Brugman
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Publication number: 20130036885Abstract: An apparatus includes a drive and a blade. The drive is configured to be operatively coupled to a tubular member. The drive is configured to move the tubular member from a first location with respect to the blade to a second location with respect to the blade. The blade is configured to rotate about an outer surface of the tubular member and to cut the tubular member as the drive moves the tubular member from the first location to the second location.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jeff Zerfas, Mohamed Fazni Abdulaziz, Ray Amos
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Patent number: 8338736Abstract: A method for making a test specimen includes machining out a chordal core from an annular forging and machining the specimen symmetrical about a chordal axis of the core. A linear cutting tool such as a wire EDM machine is used for the machining which includes at least a partially cylindrical cutting about the chordal axis with the linear cutting tool. A copper or brass tubular EDM electrode may be used. The chordal core may be machined from fat of the forging. The test specimen may have with a gauge section diameter in a range of 0.1-0.5 inches. The EDM process may include directing jets of machining fluid or dielectric in up and down along a cutting portion of an EDM wire of the EDM machine or performing the EDM process in a tank of machining fluid or dielectric with the annular forging submerged in the fluid or dielectric.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Christophe Jude Day, Mark Douglas Ehresman, Clifford Edward Allen, Jr., Mark Joseph Gleason, Michael Joseph Gambone
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Patent number: 8291902Abstract: A conventional respiratory nebulizer has an emergency medication dose storage system delivering the stored medication dose directly to the nebulizing chamber with a single impulse of force to a simple mechanical delivery system, thereby making the nebulizer useable in two steps: (a) opening the medication capsule with a simple opening action; and (b) inhaling the nebulized medication. The delivery system includes a plunger assembly having a pair of converging blades coming to a point for piercing a medication capsule held within a docking chamber adjacent to a nebulizing mixing chamber and a hollow needle connected to an air power source directing air through said needle, to force liquid medication from said pierced medication capsule into said nebulizing mixing chamber of said nebulizer.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Inventor: Robert Abrams
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Publication number: 20120261360Abstract: Apparatus for opening a can comprising a first handle and a second handle, the first and second handles being pivotally connected to one another at their distal ends; a first partial can enclosure element attached to the first handle and a second partial can enclosure element attached to the second handle, wherein when the first and second handles are brought together, the first and second partial can enclosure elements create a cavity sized to fully enclose a can; a can cutting mechanism having a first portion mounted to the first handle and a second portion mounted to the second handle, wherein the first portion of the cutting mechanism and the second portion of the cutting mechanism are configured so that when the first and second handles are brought together so as to enclose a can disposed in the cavity, the can cutting mechanism engages the can for cutting the can.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Craig Souza
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Publication number: 20120248225Abstract: A drip irrigation pipe includes a drip emitter and a flap that is formed in the pipe wall by first and second grooves. The first groove is longer than the second groove and the flap remains connected to the pipe wall at two bridges. A pivot region of the flap extends between the two bridges and the flap is adapted to twist about the pivot region as liquid exits the pipe at the flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Netafim, LtdInventor: Ari Baruh Lerner
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Publication number: 20120217005Abstract: A slotted liner having straight-cut liner slots with a wall roughness which does not exceed 1 ?m. A slot cutting method to produce smooth slots using a specified blade configuration, rotational speed, and feed rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Subodh Gupta, Arnoud Struyk, Denis Gilbert, Simon D. Gittins
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Publication number: 20120213937Abstract: An attachment that is configured for attachment to an arm of a piece of construction equipment. The attachment includes a pair of grapple mechanisms mounted on a main beam. Each grapple mechanism includes opposing grab arms mounted to a grab arm housing. The grab arm housings of the grapple mechanisms are each individually adjustable separate from one another relative to the main beam in one or more directions generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main beam. The attachment can fine adjust the positions of the pipe ends relative to one another until the ends align with each other, at which point the pipe ends can be welded or otherwise secured to each other while being held in position by the grapple mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: LaValley Industries, LLCInventors: Jason LaValley, Daniel Larson, Jesse Kilde, Michael Burgess, Lawrence D. Kilpo
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Patent number: 8225701Abstract: The present invention relates to a tire segmenting device capable of cutting tires into two or more segments, the device including: a cutter for dividing the tire into two or more segments; a positioning device on which the tire is mounted, the positioning device positioning a tire mounted thereon in alignment with the cutter; and a moving device operatively connected to the positioning device; wherein in use, the moving device moves the positioning device between a loading position in which a tire can be loaded and unloaded from the positioning device and a cutting position where the cutter engages the tire and divides the tire into the two or more segments.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Inventors: Michael Vainer, Boris Rozenblit
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Patent number: 8220371Abstract: A pipe tool, useful for cutting, removing a weld, and/or truing a pipe, comprises a housing; a drive interface; a gripper selectively insertable into an inner annulus of a pipe and movable independently of the housing, the gripper comprising a selectively expandable grip; a radially disposed cutter adapted to selectively engage a predetermined portion of an outer surface of the pipe, the cutter movable independently of the housing and the gripper; and a motor operatively in communication with the drive interface. In embodiments, a pipe is cut by maneuvering the pipe tool proximate an open end of a pipe, moving the gripper into the pipe; extending the grip to engage an interior wall of the pipe and secure the pipe tool from movement relative to the pipe; advancing the exposed face to a predetermined position relative to the pipe; axially advancing the cutter to engage an outer wall of the pipe; and rotating the housing until the cutters perform the desired cutting operation on the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.Inventor: Dan Thomas Benson
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Patent number: 8201428Abstract: A novel multipart punch and system allows apertures to be formed in hydroformed members with the slug which would otherwise result being divided into two or more smaller slugs. These smaller slugs can be folded back into the hydroformed member and held captive therein or removed if desired. The multipart punch and system provides a flush surface in the hydroforming mold when the punch is in its initial position to allow easy loading and unloading of the mold and to allow additional blank to be fed into the mold during the hydroforming operation, if desired. Also, the hydraulic ram used with the multipart punch need develop less force than an equivalent prior art stepped punch.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Magna International Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Wilkes, Pascal P. Charest
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Publication number: 20120042759Abstract: A cutting tool is described. The tool engages with a standard press tool and is used for cutting brittle pipe such as cast iron soil pipe. The tool features a cutting chain assembly that is tensioned about the pipe by a pair of pivotally moveable arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventor: Brian A. Mitchell
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Publication number: 20120011976Abstract: The motor (50) transmits its rotation to the main shaft (1) through the first transmission gear train (9) while transmitting rotation at a rotating speed ¾ as high as the rotating speed of the main shaft (1) to the eccentric shaft (2) through the second transmission gear train (10) and the offset shaft coupling (7). As the motor (50) is driven, an eccentric axis (30) moves on a circle decentered by a predetermined length L while the inner blade (3) moves in the same direction on a circle further decentered by the predetermined length L from the eccentric axis (30). The inner blade (3) rotates and moves while exposing part of its outer peripheral surface exteriorly of a tube (W) at plural positions on the outer periphery of the tube (W).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2009Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: FUJI MACHINE WORKS CO., LTD.Inventor: Teruaki Kawakami