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20080202670 | Method for making expandable two-color slats for blinds - A method for making expandable slats of two different colors for blinds includes a step of rolling overlapped a first strip and a second strip in a direction to make the first and second strips have flat upper and bottom surfaces; a step of connecting two respective longitudinal sides of the first and second strips to each other by an high-frequency machine; a step of expanding the first and second strips from a center of the combination strip and squeezing the two connection sides toward each other by a second roller set; a step of adding adhesive along one of the longitudinal connection sides to form an adhesive portion; a step of wrapping the combination strip on a polygonal frame and the adhesive portion facing inward to form multiple laminated sections on multiple sides of the polygonal frame, and a step of cutting the laminated sections into sub-sections. | 08-28-2008 |
20080216943 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING STRETCHED PAINT FILMS AND ARTICLES FORMED USING SAME - Described herein is a process for manufacturing a part or a part pre-form, for example, a vehicle part or vehicle part pre-form, as well as articles of manufacture incorporating pre-stretched paint films and substrates such as extruded sheet. Also described herein is an apparatus useful for the process described, which process includes providing a paint film having a length as measured along a longitudinal axis of the paint film; continuously stretching the paint film in the transverse and/or longitudinal directions of the film over the length of the paint film to form a pre-stretched paint film; and applying the pre-stretched paint film to a thermoformable substrate to form a part or part pre-form. | 09-11-2008 |
20080283177 | Tensioning device for composite structures - An apparatus to prepare a preform for fabrication includes a mandrel, anchoring groove, anchoring device, tensioning groove, and tensioning device. The mandrel receives the preform. The mandrel has a first mandrel end and a second mandrel end. The preform has a first preform end and a second preform end. The anchoring groove is disposed at the first mandrel end. The anchoring device is configured and located to urge the first preform end towards the anchoring groove to secure the first preform end therebetween. The tensioning groove is disposed between the first mandrel end and the second mandrel end. The tensioning device is configured and located to urge a portion of the preform into the tensioning groove. | 11-20-2008 |
20100096073 | COMPRESSION OR ARCHED MOUNTING OF SOLAR PANELS - Methods and devices are provided for solar panel installation. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel system for use with a support grid is provided. The system comprises of a photovoltaic panel with at least one layer comprised of a glass layer; a compression mechanism configured to laterally compress the glass layer in at least a first axis in a plane of the glass layer when the panel is mounted to the support grid. In one embodiment, the glass layer comprises of an un-tempered glass material. In another embodiment, the glass layer comprises of a tempered glass material. Optionally, other substantially transparent material may be used with or in place of the glass. | 04-22-2010 |
20100175814 | Method and system for applying an encircling seal to a closure of an opening, in particular of a door, of a motor vehicle - A method and a system for applying a seal to the closure of an opening, in particular to a door of a motor vehicle, is provided. The application takes place in two stages. In a first stage, a seal, which is cut off from a continuous seal strip is placed with a stationary roll-on head on placing and pressing elements of a tensioning plate, which are moved past the roll-on head. In a second stage, the tensioning plate with the seal placed on the placing and pressing elements is guided to the closure of the opening and pressed here by means of the pressing elements on the bonding face of the closure of the opening. In general, this type of application takes place exclusively by mechanical means. | 07-15-2010 |
20100193110 | Method for High-Speed Continuous Application of a Strip Material to a Substrate Along an Application Path on the Substrate - Disclosed are examples of a method for applying a flexible longitudinal strip material, having longitudinal side edges and a width therebetween, along an application path on a substrate, comprising the steps of: continuously drawing the strip material longitudinally from a continuous supply; continuously urging the strip material into a concave shape across its width; and continuously bringing the strip material into contact with the substrate along the application path. | 08-05-2010 |
20100212813 | POST MOLDING APPLICATION OF AN EXTRUDED FILM TO AN INJECTION MOLDED PART - A method of laminating a decorative layer to a molded part comprises molding a part formed of an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin and applying a segment of co-extruded an amorphous or semi-crystalline thermoplastic resin film to the part. The part is loaded into a vacuum forming nest and maintained in a heated state. The film is heated and then positioned over the part in a pressure box. A vacuum is applied through the vacuum forming nest to a first side of the film facing the part at the same time air pressure is applied through the pressure box to a second side of the film. The film is bonded directly to the part without the need for an adhesive. | 08-26-2010 |
20100269977 | FLEXIBLE JOINT - A flexible joint, specifically a flexible joint for radio frequency or DC links between microwave products. A method for connecting two substrates including the steps of: i) bonding an end of a tape to a first substrate, wherein there is a gap formed between the two substrates and the tape is bonded facing away from the gap; ii) bending the tape towards the gap such that the tape is curved back on itself; and iii) bonding the other end of the tape to a second substrate. | 10-28-2010 |
20100319838 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURE OF PULTRUDED NON-METALLIC DAMAGE-TOLERANT HARD BALLISTIC LAMINATE - A lightweight and highly effective armor in which engineered ballistic broad goods are encased in exacting alignment within a specialized housing, composed of a polymeric composite, which is simultaneously formed around the dry broad goods by a pultrusion manufacturing process. The product finds use as protective armoring for vehicles, personal armor, siding and roofing for existing structures, and structural panels for construction of ballistic resistant structures. | 12-23-2010 |
20110000606 | METHOD - Method for applying a reinforced composite material, such as a fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) laminate or a steel reinforced polymer (SRP) laminate or a steel reinforced grout (SRG) composite, to a structural member. The method comprises the steps of: applying a curable adhesive to a surface of the structural member and/or a surface of the reinforced composite material, and bringing said surfaces into contact. A pre-stressing force, P | 01-06-2011 |
20110056615 | ADHESIVE TAPE JOINING METHOD AND ADHESIVE TAPE JOINING APPARATUS - A nipper formed of a pair of nip blocks in an open state suction-holds on nip surfaces thereof a front end of the adhesive tape that is folded back with an edge member and separated from a separator. Then, the nip block on a front end side pivots to unite the nip surfaces of the nip blocks to each other. As a result, the adhesive tape is bent inwardly and adhesive layers thereof are adhered to each other to form a tab. The nip block on a rear end side suction-holds a rear end of the cut adhesive tape. Then, the nip block on the rear end side pivots to bend the adhesive tape inwardly for forming a tab. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061790 | METHODS AND KITS FOR ATTACHING ARTICLES TO SURFACES - Herein are disclosed methods and assemblies for mounting an article to a surface by a double-faced adhesive. At least one spacer is used that is deflectable upon the application of sufficient force. When in a first, undeflected condition, the spacer provides sufficient space between the mounting surface and the double-faced adhesive such that the double-faced adhesive does not contact the mounting surface, thus the position of the article can be adjusted. When in a second, deflected condition, the spacer allows the double-faced adhesive to contact the mounting surface such that a bond can be established between the double-faced adhesive and the mounting surface. | 03-17-2011 |
20120186730 | REINFORCEMENT FABRIC LAMINATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - Provided are a reinforcement fabric laminating apparatus and a method for the same in which wrinkles that occur when a sheet-like reinforcement fabric is laminated on a curved or bent mold can be prevented, the workload can be reduced, and the operating efficiency can be improved. A reinforcement fabric laminating apparatus including a sheet feeding unit that feeds out a reinforcement fabric to be laminated on a mold and a pressure contact unit that pressure-contacts the reinforcement fabric onto the mold, wherein the pressure contact unit has a narrower width than the reinforcement fabric, and the sheet feeding unit supplies the reinforcement fabric while applying tension between the sheet feeding unit and the pressure contact unit. | 07-26-2012 |
20130032274 | METHOD OF WRAPPING A BATT, BLANKET OR MAT IN AN EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT OR ACOUSTIC DEVICE - A method is provided for wrapping a mat ( | 02-07-2013 |
20130126070 | Nonwoven Composite Containing an Apertured Elastic Film - An elastic nonwoven composite that contains an elastic film laminated to one or more nonwoven web materials is provided. The composite is formed by passing the film through a nip to bond the film to the nonwoven web material(s). Concurrent with bond formation, apertures are also formed in the elastic film. The apertures are of a size sufficient to provide a desired level of texture, softness, hand feel, and/or aesthetic appeal to the composite without having a significant adverse effect on its elastic properties. Aperture and bond formation are accomplished in the present invention by selectively controlling certain parameters of the lamination process, such as film content, bonding pattern, degree of film tension, bonding conditions, etc. | 05-23-2013 |
20130213563 | Process of Preparing Composite Structures - The present invention relates to a process of making composite structures comprising applying an adhesive composition comprising a protein component, an azetidinium functionalized polymer component and a viscosity modifying component to one or more substrates. | 08-22-2013 |
20130306224 | Method of Shaping an Optical Element That is Elastically Deformed by an Adhesively-Bonded Ring - A method of shaping an aspherical optical element is provided that includes the steps of fastening an optical element blank to a ring, the blank presenting an optical surface that is to be shaped and a surface referred to as a rear surface; applying forces and moments to the ring in order to deform the optical element and its optical surface, which element is fastened to the ring; using abrasion to shape said deformed optical surface so as to restore a spherical or planar shape thereto; and extracting the blank from the ring so as to release the stresses deforming said shaped optical surface so as to allow it to acquire the desired aspherical shape. The method also includes the step of fastening the blank to the ring is performed by bonding the optical surface or the rear surface to a surface of the ring with a layer of adhesive. | 11-21-2013 |
20140083599 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF APPLICATION - A protective cover for a golf club, such as a driver or wood, is disclosed that remains in place during play to prevent scuffing, scratching, and the like of the surface finish. The golf club includes a head having a striking face portion and a non-planar body portion, and a shaft extending from the head. The protective cover includes a one-piece continuous polymeric film that closely conforms to the shape of at least a portion of the non-planar body portion of the golf club head, such as the entire crown, and a layer of adhesive adhering the polymeric film to the club head. The polymeric film preferably does not cover the face portion of the golf club head so that it has minimal impact on the performance of the golf club. A method of applying the protective cover to the club head is also disclosed. | 03-27-2014 |
20140216635 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING ELEMENTS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR AIRCRAFTS, WITH STRESS RELAXATION IN THE ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a method of assembling composite material parts ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140338819 | FILM TREATING APPARATUS AND FILM TREATING METHOD USING THE SAME - A film treating apparatus includes a film feeder configured to feed a film having first and second surfaces, a film processor configured to process the film fed from the film feeder, a film collector configured to collect the film processed by the film processor, a fixed support unit configured to support at least one of the first or second surface of the film and to guide the movement of the film, and a variable support unit configured to apply tension to the film while moving from the first surface of the film toward the second surface of the film. | 11-20-2014 |
20150020955 | ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - An adjustable mechanism for a motor vehicle is used to adjust an adjustable element in a motor vehicle, especially a seating part. Said mechanism comprises a spindle nut comprising an axis, said spindle nut co-operating with a thread spindle and comprising external toothing on the external surface thereof which is in contact with an additional drive element. The external toothing of the spindle nut is formed by recesses in the external surface of the spindle nut which are inwardly turned in a radial manner, the teeth depths thereof diminishing in the direction of at least one axial end of the spindle nut. | 01-22-2015 |
20150096666 | STRETCH FRAME FOR STRETCHING PROCESS - An apparatus comprising a frame and a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to at least a portion of the frame, where the pressure sensitive adhesive is arranged to bond a pre-strained film to the frame is disclosed. A method of making the apparatus also is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a stretch frame for manufacturing electroactive polymer devices thereon. | 04-09-2015 |
20160089273 | Waistband for an Absorbent Article - A waistband for an absorbent article having a waistband with differential extensibility and/or contraction along the circumference of the waist opening. The waistband may provide a uniform appearance along the circumference of the waist opening. The waistband may have a central zone and at least two outboard zones. The outboard zones of the waistband may be less contracted than the central zone, when the absorbent article is in a relaxed state. | 03-31-2016 |
20160136940 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A RELEASABLE ADHESIVE IN SUCTION DEVICES - A releasable adhesive system, for securing a suction device to an attaching surface. The releasable adhesive comprises a primary material having a first portion including at least one first-portion molecule that is configured to be positioned parallel with at least one molecule of the attaching surface, and a second portion, opposite the first portion, that is configured to permanently attach to an interior surface of the suction device. The first-portion molecule positioned parallel with the molecule of the attaching surface is configured to maintain a bond between the first portion and the attaching surface up to one or more pre-determined forces on the attaching surface, such as a pre-determined shear force, pull force, and peel force. Also provided is method for using the suction device on the attaching surface, wherein the suction device contains the releasable adhesive. | 05-19-2016 |
20160375665 | THERMO-COMPRESSION BONDING TOOL WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE ELASTIC ELEMENT - A thermo-compression bonding tool with a high temperature elastic element, and methods of bonding a metal sheet to a substrate using a thermo-compression bonding tool are described. In an example, a system for bonding a metal sheet to a substrate includes a stage to support the substrate and an elastic roller located above the stage. The elastic roller includes a high temperature material. The system also includes a heated backing plate located above the elastic roller. The backing plate is configured to apply pressure and heat to the elastic roller as the elastic roller rolls across a metal sheet disposed above the substrate. | 12-29-2016 |